First off, my thoughts on ultrasounds. NO ONE is more giddy than me when a couple doesn’t know what they’re having. I think it’s SO exciting and thrilling, much more than usual. I love to announce it and see their reactions to the big news, and hear their calls to family. Oddly enough, I think I’ve had more lately who’ve wanted to make it a surprise. But we found-out today and the reasons are 2 fold.
1. I have access to an ultrasound machine 24/7 at any point I want it. That means my will has to last until the end of April, and what are the chances of that. Low, at best — fyi.
2. In a situation where you might have some inkling of disappointment when you find out, I think it’s best to find out when your baby is just a peanut instead of when it’s crying on your chest. Just my own personal opinion, but I have seen the disappointment, and it breaks my heart.
BUT, without further adieu….
Hilary will be shabily dressed, because this baby’s gonna need some new clothes. We’ll be welcoming a baby girl into our home in the end of April (she put my due date on April 24th — which is what I have suspected, but Kaiser will keept it at April 17th — which is fine, because I will go on maternity leave earlier). I made her make SURE she was sure. We saw all the girl parts (both sides, I don’t want some labia confused with a penis). Anyway, she was pretty sure, and she even made me pretty sure — and heavens knows I’m a skeptic. I will most likely have another one at work where we all gather round and see if we see anything. So, the wait is over, and I am happy to have that done with. Now bring on the isles of pink stuff. 🙂 Oh, and for all the rest of her body it seemed to check out. Of course, the ultrasound tech can’t tell us anything but I didn’t notice her being bothered by anything, and I didn’t see anything (but let’s say my ultrasound skills are limited, I thought I saw a penis at least 3 times — I’m guessing it was probably a foot or something upon further evaluation).
Lara says
YAY! She’s as beautiful as a baby can be on an ultrasound.
So excited for you. 😀
Denise says
Congratulations. Can’t wait to see a mini Hilly.
Melissa Miller says
That is so exciting!!! I have been waiting all day for your results.
Brit says
Hooray! Congratulations! You give me hope that there might be a girl in our future someday! Bring on the pink!!!!
Allison says
Oh yeah! I’m so happy for you!
Life is what you make it says
CONGRATULATIONS!! Very exciting..
Bryce's Ramblings says
Is the world ready for another you? 🙂 Congratulations!
Sarah says
Oh yay!!! What a relief that everything seems okay. It’s hard to imagine you as the mom of a GIRL!! Congratulations!
Sarah
Bringhurst Family says
Bring on the DRAMA!
Maryanne says
Congrats! Girl clothes are so much more fun to buy than boy clothes. 🙂
Anonymous says
Congratulations! You will enjoy having a girl. I haven’t had the time to read blogs much lately so it was fun to catch up on yours for a few minutes. What a fun surprise to hear about your pregnancy. Hope all goes well and you endure the not so fun parts. It’s sounds like you have already endured a few with the glucose test. I’ve been there and done that-not fun. I’m glad you haven’t been to sick. It was fun to read your blog about you cravings. Pizza is always on my list of things I hate. Something to do with vomiting a lot when I’m pregnant.Anyway take care. If you lived closer I would give you all my girl clothes-Kara
Rochelle says
Congrats!! Having 2 boys and 1 girl…what can be better???!
Shirley says
This is great news! Drew, being the only boy in his family, but with lots of sisters, should be great with a daughter, huh?
Unfortunately, I didn’t keep much in the way of baby girls clothes to pass on to you. After 3 girls, they were pretty worn out/damaged. Well I can at least pass on advice. lol