tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post8658338136876338828..comments2024-03-26T19:48:49.664-04:00Comments on Brooklyn Limestone: Let's talk about sex, baby...Mrs. Limestonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06159249562273770481noreply@blogger.comBlogger69125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-59237396028478804362012-08-28T04:13:15.581-04:002012-08-28T04:13:15.581-04:00Hey, just checked in again, congratulations on fin...Hey, just checked in again, congratulations on finding out! Cute idea with the cocktails :) Looking forward to your nursery plans, but don't stress too much, babies don't know if their room is picture-perfect magazine-pictures looking or a work in progress :) Moreover I find that some things I had prepared before having baby living in there were not as practical as I thought, so I've been changing some things around already a few times, and he's only 9 months :) Greetings from Brussels!Indiananoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-24048955374985242022012-08-20T09:34:56.969-04:002012-08-20T09:34:56.969-04:00Technically you have it backwards. Sex refers to ...Technically you have it backwards. Sex refers to the genatalia, gender refers to the personality traits - so a baby has sex, not gender. Mrs. Limestonehttp://www.brooklynlimestone.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-32140085783676345302012-08-16T15:48:33.259-04:002012-08-16T15:48:33.259-04:00Babies have gender not sexBabies have gender not sexDonnanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-89751706519286791082012-08-13T14:50:38.603-04:002012-08-13T14:50:38.603-04:00 Ah I get it - well looks like what you went with ... Ah I get it - well looks like what you went with was perfect :) the cocktails were a fun touch!Lisnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-41083599785661458322012-08-10T01:09:40.364-04:002012-08-10T01:09:40.364-04:00We did not find out the sex of any of our 3 childr...We did not find out the sex of any of our 3 children beforehand BUT our obstetrician asked the names we had chosen and when he was delivering our baby he and the nurses starting singing "Happy Birthday" and paused when the got to the name...then told us the it was a boy or girl with the name we had chosen! It was a really fabulous thing he did...made my C-section not so clinical!<br /><br />Exciting that you will find out!barbara@hodge:podgenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-48901485686227608962012-08-08T22:57:57.019-04:002012-08-08T22:57:57.019-04:00Congrats Stephanie! I'm so excited for you bot...Congrats Stephanie! I'm so excited for you both :) I think you should have the tech write it down in an envelope and after your appointment, go open it together in your car :) Maybe quickly drive somewhere peaceful if the parking lot is busy :) I think (for me at least) so many great talks happen in the car so why not discover your baby's gender in the car! Then you can share your true emotions; scream, cry, hold each other, bounce up and down, turn on your favorite song, make out, etc! Don't forget to snap a pic of both of you with the card (preferably the arm extended, slightly off centered cell phone pic)! Except maybe you don't have a car because you guys are seriously so cool and don't need a car because you live in the city! In that case, I have been no help :) Either way - sending best wishes your way! Jenna Mikkelsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-53271326852916619562012-08-08T21:56:51.229-04:002012-08-08T21:56:51.229-04:00Our 20 week ultrasound ended up being way more str...Our 20 week ultrasound ended up being way more stressful than I hoped for...they identified several markers for concerns, which ended up being nothing after all, but we left there with our envelope with "girl" inside, and the weight of the possible issues heavier on our minds. I posted above that we went to the site we were married at to open the envelope, and even in tearful, worried moments following the u/s, we were able to have a special moment removed from the u/s room that had just been the place we were given concerning news. I agree that separating the two can make it more special :) Mamatotsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-49453688770550697262012-08-08T21:45:24.461-04:002012-08-08T21:45:24.461-04:00We had the tech write it and put it in an envelope...We had the tech write it and put it in an envelope and we went to the spot we were married (a historic theater in Ann Arbor, MI) and stood at the very place we said our vows on our wedding day to open the envelope and find out we would have a daughter! I think however you choose to find out, it is such a special moment...the gravity of knowing you will have a son or a daughter in one instant changes the bond (at least for me) with the baby immediately to something deeper. Can't wait to hear what you do! Tanyanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-44909623866984105742012-08-08T18:04:33.238-04:002012-08-08T18:04:33.238-04:00On our first we had the nurse write it down in an ...On our first we had the nurse write it down in an envelope, and we went out to dinner with our immediate families that night. My husband proposed a toast to our new baby.... (open the envelope) boy! It was a great was to share the special moment with our whole family. On the second my cousin who is also a photographer took the envelope from me and planned this entire photoshoot- which was so much fun for our three year old. http://oneprojectatatime.blogspot.com/2012/05/our-next-big-project.html<br /><br />If it's just the two of you, I definitely recommend hearing about it later... even if you just go out to dinner the 2 of you and open the envelope there. A friend of mine brought Pink and Blue sprinkles to their favorite restaurant, handed an envelope to their server and kindly asked him to sprinkle their dessert with one or the other depending on what was in the envelope. All the servers at the restaurant got caught up in the excitement, and the whole restaurant ended up cheering with them as they opened their eyes and saw their dessert. If you could ask someone to take your photo as well, it will give you a story to tell for years to come. <br /><br />Anyway you do it- it's such a rare and exciting moment in your life. Celebrate it! Good luck!Erin @ One Project at a Timehttp://oneprojectatatime.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-36371323047793296172012-08-08T17:42:08.990-04:002012-08-08T17:42:08.990-04:00This isn't quite so exciting as those reveals ...This isn't quite so exciting as those reveals but we loved it...I made a pretty little card on sweet cardstock for the midwife to write the sex on. My husband and I went out to dinner that night, just the two of us and opened it at dessert. There were no photos, just a moment between my husband and I. It was very special and I will always remember it. We had a boy, he's almost three now. When my daughter was born (one year ago) we didn't find out until she was born. That was pretty special too. No way I could have done that the first time around though! <br /> <br />Congratulations!!!!Jennifer Kolarnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-778828199481173412012-08-08T16:40:30.615-04:002012-08-08T16:40:30.615-04:00We wanted to do something fun and cool too, but en...We wanted to do something fun and cool too, but ended up saying "yes", when the tech asked us if we wanted to know. She typed "It's a GIRL" across the screen. We had decided to go get cupcakes (pink) to celebrate. You can take the piece of paper to a bakery and have them make a 6" cake (color the batter) and frost in white so it is a surprise when you cut into it. Or go to a baby store and ask them to pick out a blanket or onesie in pink or blue, have it wrapped.Shannonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-73893324500003486072012-08-08T15:49:13.171-04:002012-08-08T15:49:13.171-04:00That is super cute :) You are right - I can alway...That is super cute :) You are right - I can always use the blogger excuse. hehehMrs. Limestonehttp://www.brooklynlimestone.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-29137775383782837892012-08-08T13:03:33.967-04:002012-08-08T13:03:33.967-04:00Ultrasound rooms, especially at my OB's office...Ultrasound rooms, especially at my OB's office, are some of the most stressful places in the world for my husband and I. We found out the worst news of our lives in one, and every appointment we had in on for my daughter (and there were several), was fraught with fear and tension. <br /><br />We went for sushi after our (early - 17w) anatomy scan - mine was cooked, and I wish we had opened an envelope there. I was a mess in the room itself; I was so focused on making sure that my baby was healthy that by the time the tech revealed the sex I just lost my composure completely and started sobbing. Next time we are ordering cupcakes or a cake, or doing something else cute and celebratory, and my daughter will be the one to find out first. We need to separate the experience of being pregnant with the experience of welcoming a new member of our family, and next time we are going to focus all of our energy on doing so.<br /><br />So in short (sorry about the book), I think that you could do anything from getting a cupcake, to buying a gender specific toy or outfit, getting a piece of art for the nursery, or even something simple like buying blueberries or raspberries at a local famers' market. If you feel like it is too contrived, remember that you can share your experience with us, and then all the pomp and circumstance is incredibly necessary. This is one of my favorite reveals I've seen, and it is because it is perfectly them.<br /><br />http://taza-and-husband.blogspot.com/2012/03/its.htmlRebecca Vandivernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-78072504514158930122012-08-08T13:02:57.965-04:002012-08-08T13:02:57.965-04:00No, not a huge cake. One of those little cakes mea...No, not a huge cake. One of those little cakes meant for 2 people or a cupcake. And you are by no means fat, my dear. And if not, just go someplace special together. Some place in Brooklyn, or Manhattan, wherever, that means a lot to both of you. Place of first date, engagement, place where you just like to spend time together. Maybe the middle of Grand Central Station. Open the news amidst the hustle and bustle of the crowds, while you tune out the noise and the both of you focus on what's in that envelope. Whatever is special to you and the hubs, just enjoy the moment. You can share the story with your little one one day. BTW, I'm thinking pink for you. ;^)Pamnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-25764768646000363042012-08-08T09:19:34.491-04:002012-08-08T09:19:34.491-04:00I think the cake idea is so sweet when you have a ...I think the cake idea is so sweet when you have a crowd but it feels a bit contrived when its just the two of us. Not to mention the very last thing I need right now in my fatty state is a whole cake to feast on :)Mrs. Limestonehttp://www.brooklynlimestone.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-58502793675608959572012-08-08T09:18:13.264-04:002012-08-08T09:18:13.264-04:00I guess I don't feel the ultrasound room is al...I guess I don't feel the ultrasound room is all that intimate. At least not in a good way. I find the ultrasounds or any time at a hospital/doctors office to be very stressful so maybe thats why Im trying to seperate the reveal from the clincal setting of the office? Mrs. Limestonehttp://www.brooklynlimestone.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-20098038508694425522012-08-08T09:16:11.704-04:002012-08-08T09:16:11.704-04:00Ha! As if we have that decision made. Our great ...Ha! As if we have that decision made. Our great nursery debate rages on: http://www.brooklynlimestone.com/2012/07/great-nursery-debate.htmlMrs. Limestonehttp://www.brooklynlimestone.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-29690040449169048412012-08-08T07:54:48.265-04:002012-08-08T07:54:48.265-04:00Take the results home and open it in the room that...Take the results home and open it in the room that will be for the baby.Naznoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-81171823927918155182012-08-08T04:19:33.024-04:002012-08-08T04:19:33.024-04:00First off, my experience: It's kind of dark in...First off, my experience: It's kind of dark in the ultrasound room, you're close to eachother, we were holding hands, looking at that little wonder growing in my tummy and the tech asked if we wanted to find out. I couldn't have waited longer, and being there, seeing the little baby, it was very very special. Our heads were spinning all day, knowing it's a boy/girl makes it so real!<br />As to advice for making it even more special, sitting together by candlelight with a waiter or other restaurant guests around is kind of the same as in the hospital (IMO). I could think something very private like in a ferris wheel, or a rowing boat could be cool, but I just couldn't have waited to get there, and opening the envelope in the car on the way there would've been silly :)Indiananoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-35373304928377215932012-08-08T00:45:07.600-04:002012-08-08T00:45:07.600-04:00Even if you find out from the technician, it still...Even if you find out from the technician, it still will be an earth shattering announcement and you’ll be overjoyed. Well, I was anyway. Congrats again!Angelanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-81921717840405185552012-08-08T00:11:07.957-04:002012-08-08T00:11:07.957-04:00Take the envelope to your favorite baker and have ...Take the envelope to your favorite baker and have them make a cake for two in either pink or blue (white frosting). Don't forget to set up your video camera! enjoy with your husband just the two of you!Theluckyonenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-28140158761316246442012-08-07T22:42:01.902-04:002012-08-07T22:42:01.902-04:00Both times I found out about the baby's sex in...Both times I found out about the baby's sex in the ultrasound room from very nonchalant technicians telling me the baby's sex in a very cold, matter of fact way but the news just made my world rock! so...I would say it doesn't matter how you find out, it is an exciting news, an overwhelming one. Good Luck!Shadinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-80596546564963919852012-08-07T21:39:08.793-04:002012-08-07T21:39:08.793-04:00We did the cake! We had a party but I think that i...We did the cake! We had a party but I think that it would be great (er) cutting into the cake with just the two of you!Megan Gillhttp://pulse.yahoo.com/_TMXD475UZJDSTRPSU4VMOFBY6Unoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-78498082191396006002012-08-07T21:25:16.990-04:002012-08-07T21:25:16.990-04:00I've never even heard of a gender reveal party...I've never even heard of a gender reveal party. The first time we found out during the ultrasound and second time following an amnio. No matter what you decide it will be a very special moment.Tiffanyhttp://www.worthwhiledomicile.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-15176579829561495412012-08-07T21:17:55.163-04:002012-08-07T21:17:55.163-04:00Some friends of mine had the tech seal it in an en...Some friends of mine had the tech seal it in an envelope. Then they took the envelope to a bakery that they went to often. They ask the baker to take the envelope and open it and bake a cupcake with pink or blue filling. That night they had a romantic dinner at home and shared the cupcake for desert. To their delight It had pink filling!!!! They were oh so happy and I thought it was a grand idea that they shared that moment just the two of them togetherSue3354noreply@blogger.com