I'm finally going to be a Mom

Well, it's been so long since I've posted, but my prayers have finally been answered.
We are going to be parents. I'm going to be a Mom. We are having a baby boy. I am happier than I have ever been.
I know I can't put into words the over whelming feel of joy, excitement, gratitude and true blessing that I have been feeling the past months.  Our little miracle is due February 20th and everything has been going really well.  All the tests and ultrasounds have been normal and our surrogate is truly the most thoughtful and giving person I have ever met.
Marcio and I were able to go out for the big 20 week ultrasound, which ironically was scheduled on our anniversary. It was so special to be there and to find out together that we are expecting a son. That is a feeling I will never forget. We left the room and sat in the waiting room and called our Moms and told them the exciting news as they were hanging out together awaiting our call.  We then shared the news with the rest of our family and friends. We spent the rest of the weekend enjoying time with our surrogate Katie, her children and her boyfriend and his family.  Jays parents invited us over for dinner and we had the nicest visit.  We went to church with Jay, Katie and her children and then went to a Game place for some fun.  What a great time we had.
Marcio and I had always had our girl named picked out so when we found out we were having a son we talked for a long while about different names. I've always loved the name Marcio, but Marcio did not want a Jr. it's too confusing. I love the name Jake, I like Jacob too, but I really like Jake and I've always liked the fact that I'm just a Beth. My Mom and Dad liked Beth and wanted me to be just a Beth. I guess that's part of why I want Jake to be just Jake. So we agreed on Jake Marcio Mardones. Jake for the reason I just explained and Marcio after Marcio and his Dad's middle name was Marcio. I think this is a nice way to honor Marcio's Dad. He had such a love for children and I know he is watching over us and is so proud that is son is going to be a Dad. We love and miss you Fernando.