It's A Girl!!!...

Yes, you are reading that correctly. No, we are not playing any jokes. It really is a girl. Yes, they are absolutely sure, this is the 4th time we've been through this and we are pros at spotting the 3 lines that tell us it is a girl. Sorry, to make you all wait so long. Had to get used to the news ourselves. Sydney was/is disappointed. She really wanted a baby brother. I'm sure it will pass. Reagan said, "It's a girl!" with a big grin on her face. When the sonographer asked us if we could tell what it was (took her 5 minutes to get a good look....this baby is active), Dave and I immediately said a girl...the lines were pretty clear. Then we started laughing. Ellie was the only sibling in the room with us and she started cheering and clapping. Apparently, she wanted a little sister. Dave and I were so relieved to see a stomach, a 4-chamber heart pumping blood and every other thing that indicated that this is indeed a healthy baby. Yeah!!!!! And did I mention that this kid can move? She didn't sit still for any good pictures.

Monday my doctor's office called to let me know they were concerned about something they saw on the sonogram. Yes, my heart rate went way up...been there, done that, not anxious to do it again! They scheduled an appointment with a specialist to check my cervix (same one I saw with Ellie). Long story short: They were concerned that I might not be able to hold the baby well and go into premature labor. This would mean bedrest or possibly surgery to help keep the baby in. They needed a second opinion. Soooo...Tuesday I had another sonogram and am relieved to share that everything looks fine. My cervix looks good and I'm showing no signs of early labor. The doctor did question me on what my normal routine is and asked me to tone it down a bit (no picking up Reagan, not a lot of stairs, Dave gets to vacuum, be careful picking up Ellie) and wants to see me in 4 weeks, but he says it's all precautionary. So for those few who knew the situation, thank you for the prayers. For those who didn't, we really did not want you to worry. Oh, and I did have them double check the gender, you know, for those who really can't believe it's a girl.....and it's STILL a girl!:-)