Our big reveal!

It was the big day!

The day we would get the chance to peek inside and see our little one growing. Our anxiety was high as we painstakingly waited for our afternoon appointment to arrive....seriously who schedules an ultrasound for this late in the day! 

Waiting is hard. 

While waiting, I prayed, the same prayer I had been praying for months, a variation of a common prayer most parents have said I am sure! A prayer for clear pictures of a healthy heart, developing brain, and growing body. I hoped for kicks and movements that I would be able to see and feel. And I excitingly, longed to see a sweet face and find out if we were going to be meeting a boy or girl soon....Are you longing for the same reveal?

 Well hold tight I am almost there, I promise! 

Teaser

 After we finally got into the doctor's office and they lathered me up with "the glue," (as the little guy referred to it) I started to relax. It's amazing to me, that at what should have been the most nerve racking moment, the moment the ultrasound technician isn't saying a word and you are just left to scour between the screen and her face, having zero luck trying to figure out what all those little blobs are or mean,  that I would be calm. All I can say, ladies and gents, is that God is amazing, and he knows when I need his calm and believe me that doesn't come naturally to me. He has provided me with His calm on many stressful occasions. So, in that relaxed moment I silently thanked him and waited, this time patiently. 

After a few minutes of pushing and shaking my belly; finally a few turns from side to side...we got to see our little one clearly. All the waiting was well worth it, but let me tell you...

Girl!

SHE is either very stubborn (my husband's guess) or prefers to be left comfortably, undisturbed (my guess) because getting a clear picture was a very difficult task. I thought my son's ultrasound was difficult having to be rescheduled (almost 2x) because he was curled up so tight, they couldn't get a clear picture of his heart. I was wrong! I am sure most of you have similar ultrasound stories, man it sure can be a high stress situation! Luckily, she looks healthy and the one clear image we got to see, twice actually, was that of her bottom (and perhaps a glimpse into her sense of humor)...and she definitely looks like a she!

"a sister! A SISTER!"

I cannot tell you how excited we are as a family! 

Daddy may already be worrying about his little girl's future too much. Brother is simply over the moon ecstatic. And I, while in shock, I mean I knew it would be one of two outcomes...we weren't getting a monkey after all...still in total shock am blissfully, happy. One of life's great surprises revealed! How special is that?! 

 I feel complete. 

Furthermore, my excitement grows as I get to share the news with you! It means everything to me that, although we are far from home, we have this amazing outlet and are able to let new and old friends experience this milestone right along with us!   

Thanks for reading and being here for us. 

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It's a...proud big brother

And to our little ones, both of you, you are fearfully and wonderfully made and your mere existence means you are loved!   

Baby Girl <3

"Praise the Lord, for each day he carries us in his arms" Psalm 68:19