Wednesday, May 17, 2006

 

Preferences: Boy/Girl, SED/average-size

Since announcing our pregnancy, Brian & I have been asked if we have a preference for a boy or girl. I’m not sure what Brian’s preference is or even if he has one. My standard response has been that I’m lucky to even be doing this (given that I was told for many, many years that it either wasn’t possible or was far to risky to do so), and that I just want a healthy baby.

But the SED/average-size baby question is a little more involved. Only close friends and family have asked me this question. Many assume one way or another would be easier for me to care for. I look at it this way: if Baby has SED, that means Baby will not sit, crawl or walk as soon as an average-size baby would and will need to be carried around for a longer period of time. But, Baby will stay smaller for longer because SED babies don’t grow as fast (a trend that will continue for their entire childhood). With an average-size baby, the baby will get bigger faster, but the baby will be more mobile more quickly. So, to me it’s a mix. There are advantages and disadvantages for each.

In the end, with both questions, I figure I don’t have a say-so in the matter. These things have already been decided. Therefore, Brian & I will figure it all out when Baby gets here.


# posted by Jen the Funny Hen @ 9:17 AM
Comments:
Hey Jen this is a GREAT idea. I am going to put the link on my desk top so I can check it frequently! I am glad to hear the morning sickness is gone! Have you guys got a theme for the baby room? Cassidy and I are dying to go shopping but we don't know what theme or if it is a girl or boy so we CAN"T shop - Cassidy is miserable she needs to shop!! Is there anything special you need or want? I also want you mom/sisters numbers so in case mom and I think of something special/surprise we can call them and not ruin it for you and Bri!
# posted by Anonymous Anonymous : Wed May 17, 09:43:00 AM MDT
 
The theme for the nursery & the scrapbook/baby book I have already started for Baby is Suzy's Zoo.

As far as gender, Brian and I will probably find out the gender at some point, but we will not be making it public until Baby is born. We don't want a sea of pink or blue! There are lots of wonderful outfits and toys and everything else that are gender-neutral.

Thanks for asking!
# posted by Blogger Jen the Funny Hen : Wed May 17, 11:52:00 AM MDT
 
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