I still remember the butterflies in my stomach—not just because of the baby (or the pregnancy cravings!), but because we were about to find out one of the biggest surprises of our lives: Were we having a boy or a girl? 💫
Honestly, we went back and forth for weeks trying to decide how we wanted to find out. Should we open an envelope privately? Throw a big party? Cut into a cake? Pop a balloon?
Here’s how it all went down—and why it turned into one of the most special days of our pregnancy journey.
🎀 The Build-Up: Waiting Was Harder Than I Thought
I always thought I’d be the type to wait until birth to find out. Surprise in the delivery room? Sounds magical, right? But let me tell you—once that 20-week anatomy scan hit, I folded. 😂
We asked the ultrasound tech to write the gender on a card and seal it in an envelope. I handed it to my best friend, who instantly became the keeper of the secret. (Seriously, how did she not spill it for a week?!)
🎈 The Reveal Plan: Simple & Sweet
We decided on something small—just close family, snacks, and one big moment.
My friend baked us a cake with colored filling inside—either blue for boy or pink for girl. She wrapped it in the most adorable white frosting with “He or She? What Will Baby Be?” written on top.
And I’m not going to lie—we stared at that cake for a solid hour before cutting into it. 😅
✂️ The Moment: Cue the Tears (and Cheers)
With everyone gathered around, phones out and hearts racing, we made the first slice… and saw a burst of blue! 💙
It’s a boy!!
There were laughs, a few tears (okay, mostly from me), and the most overwhelming wave of joy. Even though I swore I didn’t care either way, in that moment, it just felt right. I saw my little boy in my mind—muddy shoes, wild hugs, trucks and dinosaurs—and I couldn’t stop smiling.
💬 Reactions: From Family & Friends
The reactions were the cherry on top. My mom shrieked, my dad fist-pumped like we just won a championship, and my sister (who was 100% Team Girl) laughed and said, “Welp, I was way off.”
We FaceTimed a few close friends who couldn’t be there, and let’s just say the video call included a lot of “OMG!!” and “Can I shop for baby clothes now?!”
💡 Looking Back: Would I Do It Again?
Absolutely. The joy, the surprise, the connection we felt with everyone there—it made the journey feel even more real. Seeing that little pop of color made it feel like we could finally picture our baby in a new way.
Of course, the gender doesn’t define who our child will be, but in that moment, it gave us something to hold onto, something to dream about. And that felt beautiful.
📝 Final Thoughts
Whether you go big or small, public or private, there’s no “right” way to do a gender reveal. The magic is in making the moment yours. 💖
Thanks for sharing in this little piece of our story. I can’t wait to tell Baby Boy all about it someday—and show him the video of his mommy sobbing over a blue cake. 😅
