...boy! We're thrilled - God is good! It was pretty surreal to see the ultrasound on Thursday and have the technician point out his "stem" (you can't see it in this picture - that's the umbilical cord). He was very energetic during the appointment - it took longer than usual because the lady had to keep chasing him around the womb (that's my boy!). Erin was crying for joy despite the fact that she's going to have to wait a little longer for her little princess. I KNEW it was going to be a boy (although I started second-guessing myself watching the poll results come in thinking everyone else knew something I didn't - the results were 40-23 in favor of a girl). It was a very sweet "I told you so!" moment. :)
So now the naming process begins - we've been waiting until we knew whether it was a boy or girl so that we could eliminate half the work. Sorry - you don't get any input on name selection and we won't be announcing it until our son is actually in our arms, so you'll just have to be patient for the next big reveal. Thanks for your prayers throughout this time - we're almost at the halfway point so there's lots of growing and developing to do yet (both for our baby and for Erin!), so please continue to pray for us all. Thanks so much!
congrats...Amazing how the baby looks on the ultrasound...
Posted by: Ally Sal | October 04, 2008 at 05:18 AM
After hearing the meanings of your names at the concert yesterday, I'm sure you'll pick the perfect one for your little boy! Congratulations again!!!
Posted by: kjones | August 24, 2008 at 09:08 PM
to heck with no input on the naming!
Like I mentioned earlier, I only get so many shots at this. Stephen is a wonderful name, and really speaks to the strength, mystique, and all around awesomeness of the Thiessen name. With a little luck and good uncle-ing, he'll grow up to be just like me. And really, you couldn't ask for much more than that...
Posted by: Stephen | July 30, 2008 at 12:08 AM
Congratulations, Jeremy and Erin!!! We are so happy for you guys!!! :) Lord, please bless this precious child, and may he serve you with his whole heart all of his life!!!
Posted by: Emma Jean | July 28, 2008 at 10:22 PM
Congratulations! Everybody has their opinions about names, whether boys or girls are harder, and everything else that comes after... But God knew just what was right for you and Erin and the little guy, so no matter what, he's going to be a little blessing. Congratulations again!
Posted by: Carla | July 28, 2008 at 06:49 PM
yay for you two!! i mean three!! i agree with whomever mentioned ultrasounds being so much better than they used to be! Amazing. . I was so happy to read of your good news. God IS good!!
Posted by: kathryn | July 28, 2008 at 06:09 PM
The real question...will he be a Red Wing fan or a Maple Leaf fan???
Skins
Posted by: Skins | July 28, 2008 at 04:06 PM
Congratulations! How exciting for you to see your precious baby on the ultrasound! It's amazing how much detail they can see.
Smart not telling anyone the name until he's born. Otherwise, you'd be changing the name 9 times before he gets here, because people would say to you, "I once knew a ____ and he was a real jerk." or "You're calling him ____? Really? Well, it's your kid." and other things like that to make you second guess your choice. This way, whatever you call him, when you introduce him by that name, people will only see him and associate him with that name. Have fun picking out a name!
Posted by: Corrine aka Mama Gomer | July 28, 2008 at 01:40 PM
Congratulations!!!!
Posted by: Heather Beard | July 28, 2008 at 01:37 PM
Hey congratulations!!
He's grown so much. Erin looks fabulous in her expectant momma photos. Enjoy your visit in Invermere!
Love Great Auntie Cathy
Posted by: Cathy | July 28, 2008 at 01:09 PM
Well, I was one of those who was wrong. I know so many people expecting boys right now, I figured there needed to be a girl in the mix to even things out.
Either way, congrats!
Mark
Posted by: Carstairs38 | July 28, 2008 at 12:44 PM
Congratulations!!! Goes to show you that God is smarter than a bunch of people on the web... :-)
Posted by: Bubba | July 28, 2008 at 12:00 PM
Wow, a boy!!! Congratulations!!! I just got home and quickly logged on to read the big reveal. I'm so excited for you! I'm eager to see if you pick one of my favorite boy names. Let me know if you want to borrow any Baby Names books... and check out http://www.babynamesfinder.com!
Posted by: Holly | July 28, 2008 at 11:56 AM
WOW! A BOY!!! Huh-larious! Erin knew it all along too, LOL! And he's already a runner! :)
Congratulations! I'm so happy for you guys!
Posted by: Krista | July 28, 2008 at 11:53 AM
CONGRATS on your little boy!!!!
Posted by: Jen Abbas de Jong | July 28, 2008 at 11:14 AM