another girl

Can you believe we're having another girl! So crazy! But I really am so excited! As most of you know, we didn't find out what we were having with our first two which is actually really fun. There's nothing like delivering your first baby and just waiting to hear if it's a boy or girl! However, it was really fun finding out too! Ryan was convinced it was a boy and thought we better find out so we can prepare by buying clothes and blankets and whatever else we may need. Well, was he in for a shock! It was so funny 'cause the ultrasound tech knew we already have two girls, so when she went to look she just looked at us and I just knew. I said "is it a girl?" and she said "it's a girl!" And after a split second of wishing we would have just waited I started to feel a connection, one thing I never really felt with Sara or Della during my pregnancies with them. Which is kind of sad. But- when I thought Sara was a boy for the majority of my pregnancy, then I was sure Della was a boy the entire time, always referring to the baby as a "him" I just never felt that great of a connection just 'cause you never know. But with this baby it was the craziest thing, during the whole ultrasound she was saying "there's her leg" and "these are her hands" and I had to try really hard to hold back the tears. I could just picture her in my arms the day she was born, and see her big sisters wanting to hold and kiss her. I just imagined three girls crammed in the back of our car, three sisters playing in the tub. I already started thinking of her as our little Lia. (Which is the name we've chosen for her.) So, as much as I love waiting 'til the birth to find out what it is, I can't deny how special it is to find out during your pregnancy. I'm guessing Ryan and I will find out with our next one as well, and maybe have our last one be another surprise at birth.

. . . 19 weeks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . 21 weeks

This pregnancy hasn't been much different than the others. Pretty easy, besides the fact that my tummy has gotten bigger faster. It's funny, now that I know what I'm having, all I want to do is prep and plan. I'm already looking for an outfit to take her home in, and I want to make her a baby blanket, I also want girl crib bedding then I just can't stop thinking about that box of baby girl clothes downstairs that I want to wash and have ready for little Lia. I need to remind myself that I'm only half way and I still have a lot of time to prep and plan. Especially because Della is still using the baby room so I can't really do anything 'til we move her. I'm hoping she and Sara can share Sara's bed, but...we'll see how that goes!

I really can't wait 'til we get to meet our precious baby girl. Right now it seems like forever away but I know it will be here before we know it. We love you already baby Lia!