It's a BOY!

Michael and Lindsey went to the doc today and found out that the bun in their oven is a BOY! We're thrilled beyond belief and so are they - it is what they "wanted" and it is always nice to get what you want. It's in their destiny to have a son; after all, they "just look like they would have a boy" (quote from Lindsey's ob/gyn). I know he'll be riding donkeys and four wheelers in no time! It's also a good thing that they're having a boy because now everyone in my family can breathe a sigh of relief since the Scritchfield name will carry on. Whew. Michael was the last Scritchfield from my grandfather's line of blood, so it's really cool to see the name carry on at least one more generation.

It was really fun to talk to Michael and Lindsey today after their appointment, because they both sounded so delighted and happy. Since the baby is due at the end of November (Lindsey is about 18.5 weeks or so), today is the first time they got to see the baby on the sonogram. They said that he was sucking his thumb, pushing, kicking and even yawning (awww). It made my heart happy and light to hear how happy they are. :) He is 10 cm long and weighs 9 oz. Everything looks good!

Another interesting thing about them having a boy is that it puts Abigail in the same family place as me. On my dad's side of the family I have a boy cousin 4 months older than me, and on my mom's side I have a boy cousin almost a year younger than me. When Nicholas is born, Abby will have a boy cousin on her dad's side 5 months older than her and a boy cousin on my side about a year younger than her. Weird how that worked out. But totally cool, too. I always loved hanging out with my cousins, and I hope that she can have a great relationship with both of them (and whoever else may pop up in the future).

Congratulations, Doodlebug and Raisin! (Ha.) We love you both and we love Nicholas already, too! We can't wait until Christmas when we can come out and see him!