The Gender

Despite our common assertion that our baby would be Star Rainbow Happymagic: androgynous child freed from any shackling gender roles, we do in fact want your typical average one-or-the-other type of child (I can already hear some of you breathing sighs of relief). At least one of each. Question is, what do we want more? Well, that’s a tough one. On one hand, I would certainly like me a man-child who can carry on the Williams name and join with me in proud bow tie wearing tradition. On the other hand, any time I would see a cute little girl with a bow in her hair instead of on her neck, my heart would melt. Moral of the story: as long as it’s not a velociraptor we’d be just fine.

Before we get to the main event, a side anecdote: The baby has started to kick. The wife will feel them and so I’ll hurry and put my hand on her stomach. As soon as my hand is in place, the baby stops. I am most definitely the father.

So we get to the ultrasound appointment and the quest with all sorts of Freudian implications began. The good news is everything looks hunky dory. But that’s not what you came here for, is it? Well, scroll on down for the big reveal.

You really thought I was just going to post a naked picture on here? Come on, guys, this is a family blog!

Ok, here we go for realzies this time...

So there you have it. It’s a girl! I will admit we were both a bit surprised. But hey, on the other hand, the majority of you guessed right. So congrats and feel free to send me lotto numbers. We are really excited and can’t wait to cover half her face in giant bow things and put her in cute little outfits. The wife is particularly excited that since she’ll be a winter baby we can get her lots of cute little pea coats. I will start brushing up on all of the latest Pinterest braiding techniques and proper tea party etiquette.

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