Earl's face with hand and thumb near mouth
Face shot
Earl "kick'n it"
Earl's first fist bumpObviously we had our official ultrasound today and it turns out that Earl is a girl! All looks healthy. The doctor said there is not reason to do any further testing or follow up ultrasounds. I have to be honest I have been on an emotional roller coaster today. I didn't really expect that. I guess it's a smoothie of relief, guilt, anticipation and disbelief.
When Brady was 3 months old I had a conversation with my Mom about having another child. At that time Jeff and I had decided that Brady was going to be our one and only. I told her that another baby just wasn't in the cards for us. We were scared and in the thick of Brady's medical issues. Rolling the dice again just wasn't something either of us wanted to do. I broke down and said to my Mom "it's really too bad because if we did have another baby it would be a girl and she would be fine." For TODAY my insight is correct.
Here comes the hard part... telling Brady that we were indeed having a girl, a human girl! He was totally disappointed. He had his heart set on it being a puppy even though I explained that evolution was an amazing thing, but it's not that powerful. As a consolation prize Bill let him pull his tail. The perfect band aid to mend his disappointed soul.
Now let the name games begin!
12 comments:
When I was little I had a Cabbage Patch Kid named Earl the Girl. It's got a nice ring to it don't you think....?
Congratulations...so glad everything looks good!
YEA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm shopping allover San
carlos for my little girl. This is soooooooooooooooo cool. See you soon, hugs to my bear and tell Clair to be gentle. gram lou
Congrats, Mom called and told me she told me so. I guess the Shannon tradition continues. I'm going to have so much fun shopping!
We are so excited for you guys! When I told Brooklyn she was so excited about having a little girl cousin! Let the fun begin! :)
xoxo, Scot, Brandi & Brooklyn
We are so happy for you!! Brady will now be officially outnumbered by girls, but I know he can handle it!!
Yay!!!! I am so excited for you. Girls are so easy! She will be awsome. Brady will be a great big brother. Congrats to you guys!
Thanks all! We are very excited. Name war: Jeff- Emily Christine
Jen-Ivy Christine
Congrats, you three!!! (and Bill) So happy for your family. She look great in the pics!
Steve, Beth, and Tyler
Yahoohooray!
Brady has an award at our blog today!
Happy Monday and the biggest and brightest of congratulations on your exciting pinkety news!
I just found you via Pudge and Zippy! Is it wrong that I'm giggling at the disappointment of the baby not being a puppy? lol. But congratulations on your girl!!!
Aunt Lori said it should be Avery Renea because it's Grandma Robin's middle name, my middle name, and Kylee's middle name. That's a story for you to tell.
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