Jen is almost 16 weeks along so the doctor had mentioned at their last checkup that they could come back at 16 weeks to see the gender if they wanted to. Gwen and Blake would accompany Jen but the ultrasound tech would only reveal to Jen the gender of the baby. It would be a surprise to everyone else. When they arrived at the doctor's office they told the nurse of their plans for a gender reveal party so that the tech would be informed to send Gwen and Blake out of the room before looking for gender. They would be able to hear their baby's heartbeat and stay for measurements to make sure all was okay.
As they waited in the room Gwen teased Jen.
"Now are you sure you can keep this secret from me? You know I wouldn't want that information to suddenly slip!"
"Gwen don't even try it...I am going to be like Fort Knox...I am going to guard this information with my life...there is nothing you or your damn husband's dimples can do to get it out of me" Jen says laughing
"Hey don't bring me into this" Blake replies laughing at Jen "I don't want to know yet because I definitely couldn't keep the secret!"
Dr. Park walks in and greets the trio. "Good afternoon everyone...how are you feeling Jen?"
"I feel great doc....excited to be able to see the gender today hopefully."
Before we proceed "Mr. and Mrs. Shelton do you have any questions as to how this is going to go today?"
Blake speaks for the couple "no sir...Jen was able to explain it all to us."
Okay then...I am going to do my part then I will send Camila in to do the ultrasound. The doctor proceeds to measure Jen's belly and listen for heart beat. He checks over all of her vital signs and informs her as to what to expect in the next phase of the pregnancy. He excuses himself and lets the tech in.
"Afternoon you guys" Camila greets them with a smile "are we ready for this? The nurse explained to me that when it is time for me to look at gender mom and dad will be leaving the room...is that correct?"
Gwen speaks up "yes ma'am it is..we plan on finding out the gender at the reveal party with everyone else."
Camila nods in agreement "okay then let's begin. First I will be looking for heartbeat." As she moves the wand all over Jen's stomach they all begin to hear the whooshing sound that is their baby's heart beat. The tech tells them that the baby's heart rate is perfectly normal; nice strong beats. She then begins to measure the baby. She points out the arms and legs that are continuing to grow; shows them the nose and head. It is time though to try to get the baby to reveal its gender.
"Okay..mom and dad...this is where you exit. I will try to get the baby to move into a position to reveal the gender. As soon as Jen here gets changed she'll be out with the envelope containing a picture with the gender on it" Camila says with an amused look on her face. Blake and Gwen tell Jen they will be right outside in the waiting room as they exit. Jen is excited to be able to share the news with her family. She is so grateful she is able to do this for Gwen.
"Okay Miss Camila...let's find out the gender!" Jen says
Camila starts moving the wand while rubbing on Jen's belly to get the baby to move a bit. As she does so the baby decides to stretch their little legs and voila! She sees it...."Do you see Jen the baby is....."
