It's an exciting time. Time to decorate the nursery. To buy cigars (of the candy variety). To announce to the world that a new baby is on the way.
But, before you pick the color of paint, buy the blue cigars or determine a name for your new addition...you may want to have a backup plan...In case your 'Patrick' turns out to be a 'Patricia'.
I was in the doctor's office the other day and as I pretended to be interested in a magazine from Spring 2006, I 'accidentally' overheard a family's discussion as they too, waited for the doctor.
The young (very young) couple was obviously expecting a baby and they were there to find out the sex. It looked like grandma and grandpa were there too (a true family affair). The nurse called the girl back - boyfriend and grandma went with her. About 20 minutes later - I was still enjoying the outdated magazine article - the boyfriend and grandma came back out.
"It's a girl" the boyfriend stated in less than happy tone.
Grandma and grandpa tried to console him.
"Well, maybe you could call her 'Joshette'?"
"I'm sure you can still coach the girls basketball team."
When the girlfriend came out, she showed the picture of the ultrasound to her parents...and her significant other.
"Look, she looks just like you."
"We can teach her to fish, play ball, race cars..." (grow a penis? I wanted to chime in.)
When they left, the boyfriend took the picture of the ultrasound and folded it enough times to fit in his pocket, creasing his daughter's first image. I imagine there will be many more image destroyers in the future.
Apparently 'proud' papa had his heart set on a little boy. Someone he could teach all of his loving ways to. But, now (the horror of it all) he has to settle for a girl.
So let's learn a lesson from Josh Sr.: Before confirming a name, the room color and what sports your child will fail miserably at when they get older...confirm the sex. Growing up a 'Joshette' is NOT the same as being a 'Rockette'.
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