Thursday, May 29, 2008

Big Surprise!!

We were very surprised at the end of our doctor's appointment today, because we found out what we're having!!!  We're 98% sure we are having another boy!!!!!!  We are so excited to add another precious little boy to our family!  Here's the story of why we found out today... 

We weren't scheduled for an ultrasound today, but the doctor couldn't find the baby's heartbeat (for what seemed like an eternity).  He said he was going to do an ultrasound down the hall, since he couldn't find it.  Immediately he found the baby, and the baby was very active, jumping the whole time, and thankfully looked normal and healthy (and a bit like an alien!).  I asked him if we'd be able to see any boy/girl parts and he said, "Probably not at this point."  THEN, we got a perfect shot, and he said, "Oh, well nevermind!"  I said, "Are we having a boy?" because it was clear as day, and he said, "Yes!"  Josh asked him how sure he was, and he, being very conservative, said he was 98% sure.  I was shocked!  We were in disbelief and couldn't wipe the smiles off our faces!!  

I am soooo thrilled that we are going to have a house full of boys.  Josh is so proud to have another Satterfield boy, and I've loved seeing the wheels turning in his head of all of the fun this will be!  

Oh, and we already have his name picked out, too!  His name is Jack Michael Satterfield!  I love how James and Jack sound together, and we had to go with the "J" tradition on the Satterfield side.  Michael is my dad's name, Josh's dad's middle name, and my brother's name, and JMS will be his initials, which is the same as Josh's dad (Joe Michael Satterfield).  



Anyways, couldn't wait to share the news!  Here are his ultrasound pictures!

I rotated the pictures to where it you get an upright position (like he's standing up). In the first picture, you can see his face...two eyes, a nose, and a mouth, with his abdomen underneath. In the second picture you can kind of make out his body, seeing his shoulder, arm, and a little bit of his legs. I saw a better picture of his whole body right off the bat (when I saw him jumping, his knees bending, arms flailing, etc), but we he didn't go back to that for the picture.


32 comments:

Charla (SHar-la) said...

Congrats, Lauren! You know what I love? That you are SO excited about having another boy and didn't even mention any disappointment in not having a girl. You are awesome! AND, I have a friend I taught with in Bryan who has twin boys named...James and Jack! Yay! So exciting! Can't wait to see the baby bump update! ;)

Corrie said...

Lauren this is SO exciting! Jack and James...two peas in a pod! I'm so excited for your family!

Meredith said...

How fun! I love the name Jack! James is going to make a great big brother. Congratulations!

Emily said...

How wonderful! I am so excited for you and I love the name! Congratulations!

Tiffany said...

Wow..congratulations! I was able to find out at 12 weeks and felt it was such a blessing. I love the name and what a perfect addition to your family!

Suzanne said...

i LOVE JACK! (jack was high on the steece list!) i LOVED seeing his little face! could totally see the eyes and mouth...oh lar- i am SO excited for you! i don't know if the world is ready for another charmer, heart breaker, with crystal blue eyes! SHEESH! lady killaz, those satty boys!!! i'm open to arranged marriages! (one boy for adalie, one for savannah) deal? love you...xoxo

Nicki W. said...

i am so jealous!!

elizabeth said...

You know I am TOTALLY excited about having another nephew!

Watching a close brother relationship has been such a blessing in my life, and I can't wait to share that experience with you!

Natalie Church said...

Congratulations Lauren! Two boys...they will keep you busy!
Hey, do you mind emailing Kim Hall for me? She invited me to view her blog a while back, but I lost the email somehow. Thanks!

lauren said...

Charla,
I LOVE hearing that!! I've never heard of any other James and Jack combo! So neat!

Suz,
I'm definitely up for that!!! Can we get this in writing?

Eliz,
I think it's so cool we have the same first two kids. That makes it that much sweeter!

Natalie,
I think I will be very busy in a couple of years! At least they'll be 2 years and 8 months apart...that will help. I will email Kim and let her know.

Brittney said...

Hey Lauren! That is such fun news! I really think you will love having two of the same sex! It just makes for such fun matching and outfits...and they will just be the best of friends! Congrats!

Mittig family said...

Congrats Lauren! I LOVE the name Jack-I ws convinced Maggie was going to be a boy and that was going to be her name. Jack and James do sound so cute together! You're going to love having two!

Anonymous said...

Lauren and Josh,
We are so excited and couldn't be happier!!!! Think of all the fun that is going to take place in the Satterfield house.... plus, Lauren, you will still be the queen.
Congratulations!!
Lots of love,
Suzanne and Larry

Anonymous said...

Love Jack! We liked it too, but not so much for a girl now!

Kimberly said...

The same thing happened to us when we were expecting Creighton and even though the doctor warns you the heartbeat could be difficult to detect, there is nothing like a brief panic of worry. I'm so glad everything turned out with wonderful news! Two boys!!! I love your little ones name and I'll start praying for him specifically.

School's out, so let's play.

Allyson said...

Lauren,
I am so excited for you, Josh and James! Jack will be a little charmer just like James (how can he help but be)? We CAN'T WAIT to see all of you in a few weeks and then again for the wedding.

Love to all!
Aunt Ally

SG said...

WOW! That is wonderful! I have never heard of anyone finding out this early but what a blessing! I'm so excited for you!

Prince Edward said...

I am so excited for you guys!!! You know I have an extra special place in my heart for families with two little boys! You are going to have so much fun with them.

Shelly said...

What exciting news! Congratulations:)

Page said...

Oh, congrats! I absolutely LOVE the name you picked out and will certainly keep y'all in my prayers!

Kimberly said...

I love the name Jack!!! I can't tell you enough that i am SOOOO happy for you guys!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2 boys is 2 much fun!

laura said...

Congratulations! What a precious name! We have three nephews and I just LOVE watching them play together...there is nothing like the bond of brothers!

Anonymous said...

We loved that name too and were FOR SURE going to use it...until I got preg and changed my mind! James and Jack sounds so cute together! I really thought you would be having another boy...too fun!!!

Max's Family said...

Congratulations! I cannot believe you were able to find out at 12 weeks. Boys are so wonderful!!! I love the name you have picked out. That is adorable. You must have been so scared when they couldn't find the heartbeat. I'm so thankful everything is okay!

Anonymous said...

Yea! I've always loved the name Jack. :)

Jennifer C said...

Congratulations, Lauren!!!!! There's just something so special about brothers! and I love the name Jack!
I know that was scary when they couldn't find the heartbeat---it happened to me when I was expecting Julia, but wow, how awesome that they were able to tell he/she was definitely a he!

Audrey T said...

Hello, Jack! How exciting that you decided to get introduced a bit early.

Keeley White said...

Congrats! That is so exciting. I always wanted to have 2 boys first then a girl. James will love having a little brother close in age to play with later on. I bet it will be nice to not have to buy all new stuff too. That is crazy that you found out so soon. We found out at 15 weeks what one of the twins is but have to wait for the other. Tell Satty that I said hello!

Lindsey Eason said...

Awww - how exciting and I love the name and initials...sounds great together!

Michael Ann said...

CONGRATS GUYS!

What fun news...we absolutely love having our two boys and I know you will too. It's so much fun! So glad that you are feeling good and all is well there. Miss yall! James is such a cute little boy in those pics by the way!

Whitney said...

Congratulations! And how fun that you found out when you weren't even expecting it!!!!

Aubree said...

Congratulations on finding out that you're having a little boy! Jack is sooo cute. James and little Jack are going to have so much fun toghether! Hope you guys are doing great!