Never in a million years would I have guessed it. Carl and I both cried right there in the ultrasound room! I feel exactly the same as I did with the girls (wonderful) so I did not expect anything different. But in keeping with this conception of this pregnancy...we found ourselves delighted by a totally unexpected surprise! The girls are thrilled, and we have decided that this tiny guy will be well loved by many "little mothers".
So, even though this is our 4th baby, we are off on a brand new adventure!
Now for a name....
Hah! It pleases me to know that I was write when I wrote it was a boy when you annouced you were expecting!!!
So excited for you both!!!
And thank goodness you posted... was so worried where you've been, not to mention... MISSED YOU!!!!!
Posted by: LisaInCT | December 11, 2009 at 07:53 AM
make that right... and not write!
Posted by: LisaInCT | December 11, 2009 at 07:54 AM
I usually lurk but I LOVE your blog. I have been following it for over a year. CONGRATULATIONS on the boy. We have 2 daughters so when we had a boy we were in shock too. It is SO different but SO wonderful too.:)
Posted by: oceans5 | December 11, 2009 at 08:22 AM
woohoo!! congrats! how fun...a new adventure for you and your family:)
Posted by: heidi | December 11, 2009 at 08:41 AM
Lol- I know that feeling, but with us the "totally unexpected" was to find out I was having TWINS. Lol- God is good.
Posted by: c | December 11, 2009 at 08:51 AM
That's absolutely beautiful surprise!!! This boy will be completely proud for taking part in such fantastic loving family!!! Wonderful Christmas for you, the girls and boys!
Posted by: Juliana | December 11, 2009 at 09:02 AM
Wow, how exciting!! Congratulation. This new little man is in for a treat. God Bless!
Posted by: grace | December 11, 2009 at 10:17 AM
Congratulations... what a wonderful surprise!
Posted by: julie | December 11, 2009 at 10:32 AM
Congrats! What a great edition!
Posted by: Courtney | December 11, 2009 at 10:57 AM
Another lurker coming out to say congratulations! I am so pleased you posted, I've been checking more and more compulsively over the last few weeks, worried that something had happened...
Posted by: Ruth | December 11, 2009 at 11:12 AM
Congratulations!!! How exciting
I had a girl first then two boys. They are totally different creatures but oh do they love their momma!!! they are the most loving little things ever and so full of life!
Posted by: Lisa | December 11, 2009 at 01:03 PM
Wow, what a surprise! Congrats, that is so awesome! My kids go Girl, boy, girl, and my son is the sweetest, snuggliest of all three. :) At age four he still climbs up onto my lap for a good thumb-sucking snuggle every day. So special...
Posted by: Roxanne Pearce | December 11, 2009 at 02:02 PM
Lucky boy. Lucky family. Congratulations!
Posted by: Jill | December 11, 2009 at 02:51 PM
boys really do rock! I always wanted 5 girls!and have 2 girls and 2 boys....LOVE, LOVE, LOVE them....they are super fun and loveable! I reckon you'll feel the same x
Posted by: Briar | December 11, 2009 at 05:51 PM
Congrats, Libby & family))
Posted by: inga | December 11, 2009 at 07:26 PM
I had three girls....never thought I would have a boy...then, my sweet sonny arrived #4. He is delightful. He is well "mothered" to say the least even today at 9 years old. Congrats!
Posted by: Tina | December 12, 2009 at 09:54 AM
So there is hope after all! I am pregnant with my 3rd girl who will be here in a few weeks...I guess we will have to try one more time :) Maybe I should get through this one first!
Posted by: jennifer seawright | December 12, 2009 at 12:48 PM
Oh, and Congrats! God is sooo Good!
Posted by: jennifer seawright | December 12, 2009 at 12:49 PM
oh wow, what wonderful news!
I recently had a girl after two boys and the difference is amazing and it brings such a lovely change into a family. Bless you!!
Posted by: itto | December 12, 2009 at 03:10 PM
congratulations! when you wrote and said you were having a fourth i was secretly hoping for you that it would be a boy. i'm sure carl is happy to be no longer outnumbered in a house of ladies! would have been happy for you either way of course but what a great and brand new adventure for your family!
Posted by: Rachel | December 13, 2009 at 08:33 AM
congraulations...little boys truly are a adventure. but such a sweet precious one.
Posted by: Leslie | December 14, 2009 at 09:16 PM
Congratulations!!!
Posted by: AJ | December 15, 2009 at 09:03 AM
What blessed news!! How excited you all must be about your new adventure:)
Posted by: Nicole | December 15, 2009 at 10:37 AM
I was just thinking of you today while I was folding laundry and wondering if you had found out yet if it was a boy or girl. Libby...I am so pleased for you!! Finally a little boy for all you girls to lavish attention on and a Dad who will finally stop being outnumbered. This is wonder news. I think your little family is adorable and how handsome this little son of yours is going to be. Congrats, dear one.
Posted by: cathleen | December 15, 2009 at 08:54 PM
TOLD YA! I congratulated you when you first announced the pregnancy - I had three girls and then the huge surprise of a boy. :-) They are fun, (and busy). So excited for your family. My three girls are wonderful doting sisters and I'm sure yours will be the same.
Posted by: Courtney | December 17, 2009 at 11:09 PM