That was our front-runner name for a girl. Cecilia Mae because we liked it or Cecilia Maureen in honor of my late Nana, whose actual name was Gloria Darlene, but we were going with Maureen because it's the name of my grandmother's sister, so it was still using a name from her side of the family without burdening the child with a fuddy-duddy throwback like Gloria. Though I actually did like Gloria and would have seriously considered it for a first name except that Luke was not. on. board. Darlene was, well, never an option.
Anyway, it's a moot point now. We're having a boy.
And not a shy one, apparently. I could tell before the ultrasound tech finished typing the first word what our little guy was sporting down there.
Kara and Nathan weren't much impressed by the news, but Luke and I both had tears in our eyes, and I couldn't stop smiling. I can see our future so clearly now -- birthday parties, graduations, treks through the Grand Canyon, room-sharing arrangements, tossing out casual phrases like "The boys are in the yard" -- all of it. This tiny new person, my youngest son, our new Baby Brother, feels so right for our family, and for the first time since learning I was pregnant, I sincerely CANNOT WAIT for him to get here. We love him so much, already.
To read my pre-appointment ramblings from last night, click here.
That's awesome! We kinda wanted a boy this time, but its another girl for us. Not sure how I'm gonna make it through three girls, but life has.its own thing sometimes. Congrats!
Posted by: Jess | February 07, 2011 at 12:50 PM
Yay! Kara will have many protectors now. And she won't have to worry about having to share her makeup.
Posted by: Carrisa | February 07, 2011 at 01:05 PM
Aww, congratulations! :) I don't know about girls, because I only had boys, but boys are fun... exponentially so when there's 2 of them. :)But I guess that's true for children period. :)
Posted by: Trilby | February 07, 2011 at 01:05 PM
YAY for BOYS!
And I'm not sure if you've felt this way but one of my only pet peeves with having one of each (besides not being able to share clothes) is that I can't say "the girls" or "the boys". Silly I know, but there ya go :).
And I LOVE LOVE LOVE Cecilia. It was a front runner for Keaton until Bill shot me down. and then he had a penis so it didn't matter. Boys names are HARD. Happy bickering!
Posted by: rkmama | February 07, 2011 at 01:16 PM
You now have the awesome sibling makeup that I had growing up, congrats! We STILL say "the boys" are doing [whatever]. It has such a nice ring to it, even when "the boys" are both in their 20s.
Posted by: Operation Pink Herring | February 07, 2011 at 01:44 PM
Boys are so much fun! They will definitely look after their sister one day! However, she may not like that. Congratulations!
Posted by: Amanda | February 07, 2011 at 01:48 PM
Congratulations! So exciting!
xox
Posted by: heidikins | February 07, 2011 at 02:03 PM
Oh Boy! Totally exciting. :)
Posted by: Blanche | February 07, 2011 at 02:46 PM
Yippee! So exciting! Congratulations. :)
Posted by: Julie | February 07, 2011 at 03:27 PM
TWO! BOYS! Well, you know my opinion of boys and that they RULE! Wow, what a day, Bree. So happy for you and your family, truly. I want to hug you and squee a little.
Posted by: Christina | February 07, 2011 at 03:46 PM
Woo hoo!!! He's a cutie already. Boy names really are much harder. Can't wait to see the newest little Dunscombe and watch your family grow.
Posted by: Jen L. | February 07, 2011 at 07:27 PM
Congratulations! The "finding out" is so exciting and made me cry each time!
Posted by: Bren | February 07, 2011 at 08:14 PM
Congratulations! I'm excited for your guys having another baby boy! It's funny, I had a lot of similar feelings (with regard to your previous post about what sex you hoped for) with my first pregnancy. My second is turning out sort of similar to your experience. I like the idea of more girls, but I'd also like to have a son. And I only just found out that we are pregnant with number two. (October baby) Hopefully, I'll follow suit and be overjoyed whatever happens. Congrats again!
Posted by: Maggie | February 07, 2011 at 08:31 PM