I'm surprised we were able to get any sleep last night with such big news so few hours away but I slept fairly well! We got to the clinic and went straight on back for the ultrasound. The tech asked us if we want to know the sex and we of course said yes. It didn't take long before we were staring at a little "hoo-ha" on the screen!!
My first thought was "It's Ava!!" (Josh and I are still in discussion over her name, although Ava is the top contender at this point.) He and I were both grinning from ear to ear the whole time while we watched her wiggle around in my belly. She weighs 9 oz and is measuring 19 weeks. I forgot to ask how many inches long she is. All the other measurements and heart rate are good!
When we left the clinic Josh asked me what my thought was when she said it's a girl. Other than thinking "I was right all along!" it was just surreal- I felt so much more connected to her! I asked Josh what his thoughts were. He said his mind immediately went to Caroline- how she's not even 13 yet and she looks 16 and what Rob is probably going through right now!! So after much grinning and giggling we called Momma C on speakerphone in my car to tell her. That was funny! Then we went to my mom's office to tell her- I shouldn't have done that! Poor mama wasn't able to concentrate much for the rest of the day :) She was so cute when we told her. Mom and I were hoping Josh and I would have a girl first! We called and text messaged the rest of our fam and friends... and then, of course, the big news got posted on facebook! You know it's news when it goes on facebook.
So anyway, now we get to paint the nursery and pick out the bedding and decor. I cannot wait!
We hope y'all are doing well. Please keep us in your prayers- you're always in ours :)
Love,
josh and sara
Profile at 18 weeks
Waving :)
