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Just kidding.  We'll be able to answer that question 2 weeks from today.  In the meantime, I'd like to add my two cents on the subject, for what it's worth.

First, I think it's actually quite hilarious that just after the big reveal of "IT'S A BOY!" or "IT'S A GIRL!" the reaction is exactly the same.  There is extreme jubilation and hugging and crying and shrieking and even some "I can't believe it!" 's.  Well, there was a 50/50 shot so you knew it was going to be one or the other!  I do get that it's a big surprise and I assure you that my family (and my) reaction will be exactly what I've just described.  There is nothing wrong with it.  It's not a bad thing.  It's just always been funny to me.  I also wonder how many in that joyous crowd are secretly disappointed that they either predicted wrong or just wanted whatever they aren't getting.

Which brings me to my next point.  Most of you probably know that two years ago when James and I started trying for a baby I was dead set on having a boy.  It was to the point that I really felt like I'd cry for days if I heard the words "it's a girl".  I am one of three sisters.  We have all grown up with female friends.  Girls are mean to their moms and mean to each other.  Mean to each other in a different and more callous way than boys are mean to each other.  I know this isn't a universal trend but it's what I experienced (sorry mom).  Plus, we've never had boys around.  And I wanted one.  I genuinely believe that part of the reason we were made to wait was to teach me to stop being a jerk.  You'll get what you get and you'll be happy about it.  Until a few days ago I really thought I was in that place.  Sure I'd still PREFER a boy but my heart has softened considerably and I think I'll be okay even if it IS a girl :-)  But the "I REEEEEALLLLYY want a boy!" thoughts are creeping back up.  I don't want to be sad if it's a girl.  I don't want there to be an obvious look of disappointment if we cut into the cake and see pink.  I unfortunately can't assure you that I won't be disappointed.  So, if that happens and it turns out we are having a girl I will simply have to make a list of why little boys are terrible and no one would ever want one (I kid, I kid).  The good news is I can actually come up with reasons now why having a little girl would be fun.  That was not the case 2 years ago.  I'm making progress but the ultimate progress test might come in two weeks if that cake is pink.  The reveal will be on video so I'll be able to check my face before I show it to anyone else ;-P  Until then, think boy thoughts people!!