April 10, 2008!!

The day finally arrived! Today Heather and I are going to find out if we're having a boy or a girl!

Her appointment was scheduled at 3:00 in the afternoon at the Parkview North location (as opposed to the branch located on Carew St. where we had been going) and it is very nice inside the office. The nurse (Jill) did not waste anytime getting us into one of their ultrasound rooms (I think we were in the room at 3:05!). Jill told us right up front that she had been doing ultrasounds for over 20 years now and that she would tell us anything that she could about the baby and the ultrasound images.

Her first question, and most important, was if we wanted to know whether the baby was a boy or a girl and of course we said YES! She started right in and began showing us the head area. And by the way since this office is very new we got to view the entire ultrasound on a 42" widescreen! She showed us the legs, arms, fingers, heart (we could see all 4 ventricles!), bladder (was full!), spine, it was all so amazing!

Then came the most critical area of all and we saw that are baby had HIS kickstand! Heather and I were so happy as you could imagine! Another Pedersen boy to carry on the name!
We have decided on the name Taylor and are still deciding on a middle name which will be revealed in the hospital after his birth!

After the ultrasound room, Heather and I were taken to a normal exam room where we met with Dr. Blackmon to go over the results of the ultrasound. She told us that everything was progressing perfectly and that the due date is still correct. We also found out that Heather has gained back all the weight she lost from her previous sickness!

Heather and I want to thank everyone who has kept us in their thoughts and prayers and we ask that you continue your wonderful support. We are looking to register at Babies R Us and Target soon.

Wishing everyone a great spring!