It’s impossible to not get caught up with her excitement. She’s gushing to Bethany that she can’t believe she’s going to have a little brother, but she also keeps saying that it would have been better to have a little sister. I wonder whether or not she’ll be as enthusiastic when our boy is keeping her awake at night. Maybe then she won’t be telling me that I need to have a little girl next time. I laugh at her mile-a-minute chatter. Jase has been quiet since the appointment. He seems distant. I’m not sure what’s wrong. I thought for sure he wanted a boy, but maybe not. “You okay?” I ask him as soon as Jenny and Bethany leave the room. Jase looks at me. “Yeah, I’m fine.” I’m not convinced, but maybe I should let it go. I don’t want to burst my happy moment. Today actually calls for celebration. Pizza will help nicely, but I have a better idea. I send Bethany and Jenny to pick up some movies while I call and order the pizza. As soon as they walk out the door, I grab Jase’s hand and pull him to my room. I pull my shirt off as we are walking through the door.
