Tuesday, January 12, 2010

Gender Scan

The gender ratio in my household is decidedly skewed. There's the husband, our artist in residence friend who is also male, 2 male cats, 1 male dog, me and our girl dog. Me and girl dog are out numbered unless you add the 6 chickens in the yard, in which case, the boys are outnumbered. If you only count the warm and fuzzy house animals (dogs, cats, humans), it's just me and girl dog vs. 5 males. Our house is all testosterone, all the time.

In spite of knowing the increased chance of male offspring with IVF, I thought maybe our family would buck that trend. Contribute a female or two for the magenta team.

Mais non. No ma'am. Oh no. My destiny, which I should have guessed since I have nearly always been surrounded by overly much testosterone, is to have two sons. We're having 2 boys.

We went straight to Target and bought all kinds of blue-hued baby stuff on clearance, because now that we know they're boys, it's time to lift the baby shopping embargo.

Everyone, including me, is really excited to just know the genders. I am not disappointed, but I really, really, really thought they were girls, and had gotten used to the idea of girls, and had some really cool girl names picked out and, although I never thought I'd think or say this, girl clothes are just so much more interesting. Maybe at least one of the boys will be fashion forward. I mean, next in my knitting queue is a pair of purple pants.

Gregg is just excited that we are now more likely to build skateboarding or BMX ramps and buy drum kits. Not that we wouldn't have done these things with girls, it's just more likely now. I'm glad that they will get good crafting and gardening exposure. I hope they will be gentle people. I hope at least one has curly hair so that he can wear big crazy curly baby hair.

The ultrasound tech (the same one who dubbed the boys "circus children" because they move so much) said, prior to seeing their boy stuff, "Oh! This one has Angelina Jolie lips!" then after seeing the goods, "make that Mick Jagger!". She's funny and I like her. Gregg thinks she's funny and likes her too.

Two Boys! Oh! My!


13 comments:

  1. Boys! Your hands are going to be full! Yippee!

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  2. Congratulations, boys are great, VERY LOUD but great.

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  3. Well, yes, I will agree that girl clothes are much more fun.

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  4. Good stuff! Any ultrasound pics for our viewing pleasure?

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  5. Congrats! I too am hoping for/expecting at least one girl, but I will be happy either way. Two boys - that's great!

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  6. Congratulations! Start hiding the breakables now. ;)

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  7. I have twin boys - almost 2 years old. Before we knew the genders (at 12 weeks!!) I was really hoping for at least one girl. It took me a while to get used to the idea of 2 boys.

    I have to say that almost 2 years in with twin boys and I am in love. Love love love. These boys are my heart and soul.

    I get excited whenever I read about someone else pregnant with twin boys because I know how much fun they are in for.

    Strap yourself in - it's a wild ride - but it's THE best ride you will ever be on.

    That's a promise.

    Carrie

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  8. Twin boys are great! And you can get really cool boy clothes if you look off the beaten path :)

    Congratulations! And make sure you duck and cover when changing their diapers ;) My husband and I have been doused more times than we can count.

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  9. Congratulations! One of my favorite bloggers wrote about when she found out she was having a boy. Its such a sweet post.

    http://www.amalah.com/amalah/2007/04/on_having_a_boy.html

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  10. Congratulations on such exciting news! How much fun to lift the spending embargo with zeal!! Here from LFCA :)

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  11. hello - just found you from the LFCA.. Yay for twin boys! I am also having twins - one boy and one girl. I look forward to following your journey.

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