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We had our sonogram in December. The sonogram tech wrote the gender down on a paper and taped it shut - we then mailed it in a card to my father in law. He brought the card to Christmas gift opening... it was the last gift that was opened that day. We all found out together and it was very much a surprise. (We have a girl!) We then announced the name, which was special as the middle name was a multi-generational name of her grandmother and great great grandmother.

If we have another baby, we'll probably find out the gender the same way - it was fun after all!

Some people say that they don't want the surprise of the gender to be ruined by finding out early - for us, we had all of the fun of the surprise and the ability to plan ahead, too.

As far as this party goes - I think it is great! Why not have a little fun in life? A simple little party for friends and family who love and care for you... We all need to celebrate more and enjoy the little things. This is no more extravagant than going out for dinner with friends...