Pink or Blue?

Well, I'm going to break the rules and post this before the polls close.  Enquiring minds want to know - and I'm in charge so I can break my own rules, I'd say.

Without further ado, it's time to start spreading the news...

Today made it official - and the news was officially awesome.

We're having one of these: 

Yes, that's right, folks - a baby!

And Dave got to witness the proof this time, which was loads of fun.  As baby squirmed & jived inside me and the ultrasound tech made notations on each image, Dave asked a lot of questions and seemed fully-engrossed in the whole ultrasound thing.

While still a little surreal, it was captivating to see the miraculous images and wild movements.

 

Those tiny hands, which were crossed defiantly over its face - like it was exclaiming, "Dude, a little privacy here!".

Equally prim and proper, the baby's long legs were modestly crossed and begging for a mode of decorum.  (Ms. Tech kindly left the little one's nether regions for a bit, as to record the standard measurements... but she was hopeful that our little one would be less shy on the second try.)

The round, adorable abdomen with the presence of a thundering, strong heartbeat.

A hungry mouth and tongue that were already well acquainted with the act of swallowing.

A beautiful head, filled with a very smart-looking brain.

Little fingers and toes that writhed about, yearning to set foot on some solid ground.

Finally, the tech swept back for a second view.  As the wand searched and came into focus, that final and much-anticipated image left not a shadow of doubt.

As one of Dave's sisters watched the ultrasound DVD afterwards, she exclaimed:

"Hey, HE looks just like you!".