It's a BOY!!

Yep, it's another boy for the Riddle household! We couldn't be happier. While we would have loved this baby no matter if it had been a girl, we REALLY wanted another boy. We are so thankful and blessed that God saw fit to grant us another child, and that He even gave us the desires of our hearts by allowing it to be another boy.

I went to the doctor on Friday for a regular visit. When the md asked if I was having an ultra sound that day, I told her no. I told her that I had even called over to make sure I wasn't going to have one because I wanted one. She asked if I was wanting to know the gender. I said yes. So she said let's go see if they are busy back ultrasound.... and they were not! I was a little hesitant because Aaron had not gone to the appointment with me. They were gracious enough to do the ultra sound and seal the gender in an envelope so that we could open it together as a family. Briggs was with me because he was out of school, and he begged all day to open it. We went to a friend's house later that evening and allowed him to open it in the midst of some of our closest friends. When he read, "it's a boy," he then said, "yes! now we can wrestle together!" I thought it was so sweet. Aaron and I breathed a sigh of relief because we weren't quite sure what we would do with a girl! We would love whatever gender baby we have, but we are certainly grateful for another little boy!

For Fun: Boy or Girl

I'm not a superstitious person or believe in "old wives tales," but I thought this would be fun to share!

Here are some old wives' tales that determine the sex of your baby:

1. Sleep Position
Pay attention to which way you lay down in bed tonight. If you prefer sleeping on your left side, you’ll have a boy. Right side? You're pregnant with a girl.

I prefer to sleep on my left side = boy.

2. Upset Stomach
Little girls aren’t always sweet. Extreme nausea means you are having a daughter.

Have not been extremely nauseous, although snot really gets to me = boy?

3. Soft or Dry Hands
If your hands are dry during pregnancy, you are having a boy; soft—expect a girl.

My hands are always dry = boy

4. Food Cravings
Your favorite pregnancy foods may tell you what sex the baby is. If you’re craving citrus while pregnant, you’re having a girl.

Have been craving lemonade a lot, but I think that's because of my co-worker, Maxine :) = girl

5. Adult Acne
If altering hormones makes your skin break out, expect a girl.

this is always a problem for me so it doesn't really count.

6. Sugar and Spice Food Cravings
Craving salt during pregnancy? Potato chips, pretzels, and popcorn means a boy is on the way. Need a little something sweet? Ice cream, chocolate, and candy means you’re having a girl.

love lots of salty things during the day, but have to have something sweet every night = boy & girl (OH NO!!!)

7. High or Low Pregnant Belly

If you’re carrying the baby low on your stomach, expect a boy. If it’s high, you’re having a girl.

not showing yet

8. Pendulum Test

Dangle a chain with a charm over your palm. It swings back and forth: boy. In a circle: girl.

held over right hand went back & forth = boy

held over left hand went in a circle = girl

9. Model Your Hands
“Show me your hands.” If you would hold your hands palms up, it’s a girl. Down? You’re having a boy.

I would show my hands palm down = boy

10. Even and Odd Numbers

If your age and year of conception are both even or odd, it’s girl. One even and one odd means a boy.

year of conception was 2011, age was 32 = boy

11. Baby’s Heartbeat
If the baby’s heart beats more than 150 times per minute, you’re pregnant with a girl. Less than 150, it’s a boy.

first heartbeat we heard was 164 (have only heard it once since and I can't remember what it was) = girl

12. Stress Test
A child tends to be of the same sex as the parent who is less stressed at the time of conception.

Aaron is always less stressed than me = boy

13. Dream Meanings
If you dream about having a girl while pregnant, you will wind up having a boy and vice versa.

have had crazy dreams, but none about the sex of the baby

BOY = 6

GIRL = 2

INDIFFERENT = 5

Looks like there's a 50/50 chance!! HA HA!!