Becoming a Dad – The First Ultrasound
13 weeks and 1 day passed. 26 weekss and 6 days left.
Yesterday we hit 13 weeks! It was also our second OB Visit with Dr. Ramos and we got to hear the baby’s heartbeat for the first time! The little’s ones heart is definitely going strong at 160 beats per minute, which they say is very good! An old wives’ tale says that the faster the baby’s heartbeat is, the more likely it is to be a girl. Truthfully, I’d be happy with whatever sex our child ends up being. Yet still there is a part of me that is dreadfully scared of having a daughter.
I’m not sure how other men in my situation feel but I’ve got plenty of questions swirling in my mind. How will I raise a girl? What is the difference in how I treat her versus how I would treat a boy? After all, I have a little better knowledge on that since I grew up a guy my whole life. Will I worry too much all the time for my daughter? I can’t even fathom how I’d react when she starts dating… And will I be wrapped around her little finger like everyone says I will be? All these thoughts have been racing through my head but I’m proud to say I’ve managed to avoid the obligatory panic attack… so far.
Guess the suspense will continue until we find out the sex on our July 7th visit. Until then, I’m happy to report that mom and baby continue to be healthy and the nest is finally a little more settled after the move. As for me, everything is still my fault but I’m charging ahead. Ha.
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DNC Worldwide 
May 27, 2009 at 2:03 pm
I’ve got money on it being a girl. Although I’m sure you will be fine either way. ha.
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June 1, 2009 at 12:44 pm
I have my money on it will be a girl as well. By the way, worry about changing diapers and becoming a pack mule first before you go off on a tangent about 10 yrs down the road. :~) Over planner
June 12, 2009 at 1:13 pm
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Thanks,
Joe