Answered prayers

One little girl's prayers have been answered...

John and I were able to have an in-depth ultrasound yesterday in Des Moines. "Do you want to know the sex of the baby"? the woman helping us complete paper work asked. "Yes" we said. So, 45 minutes and lots of belly-jelly later, there it was.

People are always asking me "Do you have a feeling"? And I reply back with a simple "no idea". I suppose I'm just not one of those mom's who have that "thing". That internal motherly "thing" that gives them the littlest inkling of what's growing inside of them--a little boy blue or a sugary sweet little girl. Well...now that I think about it, maybe I did. No wonder I was always referring to the baby as one specific anatomy the whole time. And maybe there was a reason I was never able to come up with any other baby names? Maybe I did have an inkling, and via the ultrasound, that inkling was something I shouldn't ignore!

Our prayers: Let us all be healthy and well throughout the pregnancy, especially that new life growing inside of me. And please, let's get this "morning sickness" (why do they call it that, anyway? I'm changing it to "you-just-never-know-when" sickness) thing over with already! As far as we were told and were able to see yesterday during the ultrasound, all is well. The baby is growing quickly now. Almost 7.2 oz--still smaller than a can of pop, but big for her age of 16 weeks, 6 days old. Yes, we were a little behind as I wrote last time that we were at 16 weeks. But, it looks like we are just now passing that point. So, we'll add another two weeks to the count down.

Avery's prayers: "Jesus, please, let me have a little sister because I don't want a boy". Now, I just laugh at this as it seems so simple of a request to her. She says "mom, it's not FUNNY"!--man, she's serious. And it looks as though her prayers have been answered...we're having a GIRL! I have to say it truly didn't matter to John and I, but I was extremely excited to hear this. I just picture bed time giggles and girl talk and am so grateful that Avery and her baby sister will have each other always. I have a very close friend who has a sister nearly 5 years younger and they couldn't be better friends. And they got to borrow (well, I suppose Linds would call it "steal") each other's clothes and talk about girl stuff and giggle together--they still do. I believe they talk to each other on the phone every day even though there are many miles between them. And, I have a wonderful sister, Codi, who I remember wanting to be just like growing up--she had the best hair, cutest boy friends, best make-up, was and is still a very genuine woman. She is the most amazing individual, mother, and wife I know. She sets a great example for us all and I still want to be like her in many, many ways. I so want this for my children. I know it's probably not time to think about all that now, but I must say, it's already in my prayers.

We told Avery the news last night. Boy, she was so happy she just didn't know what to say. We're all happy. And prayer time before dinner last night was peaceful for all (if we had to share the news that we were having a boy to Avery...well, let's just say, it probably wouldn't have been so peaceful at first).

Will be back soon,
Britt