Both the fates and science agree. It's a Boy!

Now just over twenty weeks into her pregnancy, the much anticipated ultrasound appointment had arrived. However, prior to letting the science take all of the guesswork out of it, Lindsay's sister Maren and her husband Rikki insisted that we see what the fates had to say about the gender of our first child. All it would require was a box cake, some food coloring, and a little bit of baking know-how. We agreed and thus began what we hope becomes a long running family tradition. Maren and Rikki made the cake, a layered round, with half dyed pink and half dyed blue. They then expertly frosted it rendering the different sides indistinguishable. Next the moment of truth. The mom-to-be spun the cake and then proceeded to cut a slice with eyes closed. To both of our pleasure the slice came out blue (and only blue so there will be no ambiguity there) and our feeling that our first child would be a boy was confirmed leaving no room for doubt.

The next day we anxiously went to our appointment, especially me, as I had not been present for the first ultrasound or to hear the heartbeat. I don't think I fully grasped how much there was to worry about with a developing fetus (spina bifida, down syndrome, cleft palate, right number of limbs, fingers, and toes, not to mention proper organ development). Luckily all was well as the technician took twenty minutes locating every organ and limb and giving us every view possible of our little one. About five minutes into the session she pointed out an extra appendage and told us It's a Boy! We of course told her we knew that already because the cake told us so. So here are a few of the pictures we got to take home with us. The baby is totally cute, but you can't help but think he looks a little like a creepy alien with his big head and being able to see his full curled spine. He was also very shy as despite twenty minutes of poking and prodding he refused to turn toward us and give us a good face shot.
Needless to say both parents are very excited and we appreciate all the support we have received from family and friends. In response to the most commonly asked question, no, we do not have a name yet nor have we yet to really narrow it down. However, we will keep you all up to date.