Eli and I are hanging out in the kitchen eating breakfast. This has been a long week as far as Eli has been concerned. First a virus then four molars poking through, he hasn’t been himself, has hardly eaten and only wants his Mama.
Our new bed arrived yesterday and it’s truly heaven on earth.
And we had THE ultrasound on Wednesday.
If you recall, with Eli, we had the ultrasound tech write down the gender of the baby on a piece of paper and place it in an envelope. We then hung it on our Christmas tree for a few days, finally opening it after opening gifts on Christmas day.
Remember this photo? When Brian read “IT’S A BOY!“
This time, when we finally announced to the kids that we were pregnant, Anna said “can we not play any games, can we just go into the room and find out if it’s a girl?”
We laughed and sighed and said okay.
I had the ultrasound scheduled for four weeks. The kids counted down. I knew it was a boy and so did Brian. It wasn’t until two weeks before the ultrasound that I started to have other thoughts and it only happened when I felt movement. I would lay in bed and feel the baby move and I’d instantly think “oh! She moved!”
But still, I felt deep down that this was a boy. I think. Or maybe I had convinced myself it was a girl and I didn’t want to get Anna’s hopes up. And it’s not that I hoped it was a girl but I did love the idea of giving Anna a sister.
We entered the doctor’s office on Wednesday. Noah put his hands together, did the sign of the cross and said “please God. Please make this baby a boy. Amen.” I reminded him that our prayers should be for a healthy baby and he did the sign of the cross again and said “please God, Please make this baby healthy but mostly make it a boy.”
We entered the room with so much excitement. I couldn’t wait to catch a glimpse of the baby. It was then that a million emotions hit me. I just wanted this baby to be healthy, I needed to see a heartbeat, I had to see the feet and the legs and a profile and nothing else mattered.
She started with a profile shot. The instant reaction in the room by our sweet little family was so awesome. All of us ooohing and aaahing over how beautiful that baby was and it was at that moment, that we all forgot about genders. We just watched and marveled and okay, maybe the kids got a little bored with the measurements, but still, it was wonderful.
And I sat there surrounded, fully aware that this would be the last time in my life I’d hear “it’s a girl!” or “it’s a boy!” (at least for my own children) and how blessed I’ve been already. It was a little more than my pounding heart could take.
She moved to the legs and measured bones. (the kids loved that) And then she moved to that area. And I knew, instantly. I said “look at that.”
And the tech confirmed exactly what I already knew.
It’s a baby sister.
Isn’t she beautiful?
And even now, two days later, sitting next to my coffee, having just laid Eli down for his morning nap, my tears fall because I AM SO VERY BLESSED.
HAPPY Friday, friends.
Congrats!! It is definitely ‘girl season’! I’m having a little girl too
And, tears are dripping into my coffee.
So good. So happy for you!
Congratulations! She is beautiful
Oh my goodness my heart is swelling for you! I’m so so excited Anna got a little sister
So many congrats! 2 boys and 2 girls, what a blessing
congrats! you have a nice even little family…3 boys and now 3 girls!! Yay for frilly frills.
How wonderful! Congratulations on your precious little lady!!!!
And a quick prayer for you:
Lord, I pray that Beth continues to feel the joy, the excitement, and the peace she feels today every day until she gets to hold her baby girl in her arms. Amen.
I think it’s so awesome that you were all there together for this amazing news. Congrats Beth! So excited for you all!! xo
Congrats!!!
I’m glad your daughter gets a sister!!! Sisters are awesome
(I’m sure brothers are too but we don’t have any in our family!)
Oh, Beth! Yippee! Yippee! Your baby girl is just perfect! Congrats!
How wonderful!!! As you know, having a sister is the greatest thing in the world. I’m so glad that your two daughters will get to know that. When I was pregnant with M, I prayed most of all for a healthy baby – this baby that we had waited and prayed for – but I secretly hoped for a second girl so that A would have a sister. I love watching them grow and bond together.
Wooohoo! Congrats mama
Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Seeing your kids with their little sister will just MELT your heart. I am so excited for your family! I am sending positive thoughts and love to your family. So happy for you all!! You KNEW it and actually when you were sitting at dinner that night I had a total vibe there was a girl in there! Hope you had a blissful night’s sleep in your new bed too! You will have lots of fun times cuddling with your new precious baby girl this fall in that awesome adjustable bed! Yay!!! So happy! This post made my day!!!
So happy for you! I bet Anna is over the moon happy! My daughter Macie keeps asking me for a baby sister and I keep warning her that she could be left with another brother! Congratulations!
SO HAPPY!
I’m smiling for Anna today.
{sniff}
Oh, congrats! Your post brought tears to my eyes. I’m so happy for you and your family. Good luck through the rest of your pregnancy!
I am so very thrilled that Anna got her wish.
I can’t wait to meet this baby girl, love and hugs to you all.
congrats on your new baby GIRL!
SQUEE!!!! VERY excited for you
Congratulations!! This was a really beautiful post and I am so moved and so happy for your family – this beautiful family whom I have never met. Thank you for sharing it all with us. May you feel the hand of God in your lives as you step into the future. Blessings!
SO very exciting!
Healthy and a GIRL.
Congrats to you all and we can’t wait to meet her.
My tears are falling too at this beautiful post. It says everything and more about your wonderful family and you. I too prayed that the ultrasound would show us a healthy baby and I knew that whether it was a boy or a girl didn’t matter. A close brother for Eli or that sister that Anna always wanted – win/win. But I was SO happy to hear that you will have two boys and two girls and especially that she looks perfect! We are all so blessed!
Yay! Congratulations!
Just wanted to say congratulations to you and your family. I’ve been following your blog for a little while now and really teared up at your post. Even though I don’t know you personally, you write so beautifully and I really enjoy visiting your site. Congratulations again.
Aw, how perfectly sweet!! Congratulations!!
I’am so excited she is a girl!! Anna will bond with her like no other
Hell yes it’s a girl!! Woo hoo. Our kids are gonna pair off perfectly.
Congrats, Beth and family!!!
Congratulations! So very happy for you and your family!
This is the BEST news!!! I am so thrilled baby is healthy…and the icing on the cake is that she’s a GIRL. Happy for Anna and all of you. Congratulations, mama!!
Yay! I totally thought it was a boy. I bet Anna is just thrilled
congratulations! I just found out today that I’m having another boy (#2). our momma instincts are so right on!
And as I wipe a tear from my eye, may I just say congratulations baby sister! You have no idea what a wonderful family you are going to be joining. XOXO
wow!!! just, wow!
YAY! i’m so glad to hear healthy!!!:) And a Girl, but a boy is good too.
That is the best thing I have heard since you announced the pregnancy- Congrats Beth! So very happy for you!
Best news I’ve heard today. Congrats !!!
i read your post very carefully…scrolling down line by line. i didn’t want to spoil the surprise for myself by accidentally scrolling too fast and seeing BOY or GIRL until i got the end of your post. I’m excited for your whole family. how fun! congrats to all of you:)
Oh my gosh, she looks adorable!!!
I’m having a girl, too!
Congratulations!
Such, such beautiful news! xoxo
such beautiful news!
This is such great news! Congratulations on a healthy baby girl! Can’t wait to hear what you will name her. Already anticipating the adorable newborn shots to come.
Yeah…a sister for Anna!! Congratulations!!!
Awesome news! Congratulations!!
A HUGE congratulations!!! HUGS!
My heart is swelling with happiness for you! She is beautiful!
Congratulations!!!!
Yippee!! I have two of each as well! So fun!
This is *so* so wonderful. You are all beautiful, and we can’t wait to smooch on her! I may have to smooch on your belly before then…
Congratulations!
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Beth,
Just popped back to let you know we opened our gender envelope last night and it revealed…. GIRL! We are thrilled! I feel like a creepy blog stalker with your same due date, ultrasound date, and now gender! I promise we didn’t plan it that way