I can’t even begin to explain the excitement in finding out that we’re having a GIRL!! We are pretty sure it’s our last pregnancy so a healthy baby girl is the ultimate blessing! I think I am still in shock that my prayers were answered…AHHHH!!!! We were actually all team girl and have been talking about it since the very beginning, even little Sebastian! He kept saying he wants a baby sister and we could call her “goo goo gaga.”

I took the whole gang to my prenatal ultrasound. I really want the boys to be involved and understand everything that is happening. Sebastian actually thought we were going to take the baby out already, so we had to explain to him a few times that we were only going to see the baby in my tummy. Alex was just happy he was getting candy so that he could stay still and be quiet, toddler life…you know.

At the ultrasound, we first checked on our baby’s health and were relieved when told everything was looking healthy. We heard our baby’s fast heartbeat and saw her move around playfully. It was actually pretty cute; she would move her hands around and even looked up at us for a second, long enough for us to “oooh” and “aaaa” about it.

The last thing we looked at was our baby’s gender. It was pretty obvious to hubs and I that it was a girl from the very beginning of the ultrasound. We glanced at each other and whispered “girl” but we still hadn’t officially heard the words so we had to wait anxiously. Finally, when we were told it was a girl, I completely and unexpectedly balled my eyes out. The sonologist kept asking “Do you see it, do you see what I am looking at” and I just couldn’t speak…only cry! I had the happy ugly cry look all over my face and I just couldn’t help it! I glanced over at hubs and he looked so confused…HA…sorry hubs, emotional preggo over here!

Sebastian instantly blurted out “You see!!! I told you!!” He has been saying from the very beginning of my pregnancy that he wants a baby sister, so we are pretty sure he is pretty thrilled himself too. We started spreading the word to close friends and family and were again greeted with celebratory excitement. To make things even more exciting, it was my birthday the very next day!!! I received the absolute best birthday gift ever!

So my dearest baby girl, you see, you have been longed for, prayed for, and yearned for – for a very very long time. We are so happy that we get to call you ours and only anxiously wait to meet you. Daddy aches for the kind of love that only you can give him. Sebastian can’t wait to hold you, kiss you and call you “goo goo gaga.” Alex is learning all about being a big brother and I am beyond ecstatic to be your mommy and become bestest of friends together. We so cant wait to meet you and welcome you to our loving family. See you soon my baby girl.

Thankful, grateful, blessed

-Mama Bear Mimi-

19 weeks