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Christmas in July



(I'm not going to lie, I still can't read ultrasound pictures very well.)

It felt like Christmas to me and Eric when we went to the doctor's office to get our ultrasound done this morning. Except Eric said- Christmas where you X-ray what's inside and find out what it is, but then you have to wait a few more months to play with it. :) I like that analogy. I seriously had no feelings either way boy or girl, and neither did Eric.

The ultrasound tech went through all the standard head, kidney, stomach, leg, etc measurements and all the other things she checks to make sure the baby is healthy first- which the baby is doing great and is right on track for December 8th still! And then at the very end said well.... it looks like you're going to have a GIRL!!!

We are absolutely thrilled! I will be able to buy the cute girl clothes now! And Jack will learn how to be a gentleman to his little sister, which Eric is happy about. And if she's anything like me, I am definitely ready to get my work cut out for me. Although my chill Jack is starting to make screaming a regular part of his communication, especially during meal times. But alas, he is still so cute, and I think he's teething right now so it's a little understandable.

I think knowing now that I'm having a girl is going to make this whole pregnancy thing more real to me, and the baby more real to me. Happy early Christmas to me and Eric!

Comments

emiflute said…
Oh! That is so exciting! I can't wait to meet the little Stevenson girl(even if it has to be through blogs at first). She'll be adorable and just like Jack, lucky to have such rockin' parents. Good luck with everything Brooke and Eric!
July 23, 2009 at 12:50 PM
Andrea said…
Yeah! Congrats on the great girl news! They are so sweet to have around. I am very happy for both of you!
July 23, 2009 at 1:18 PM
Mandi said…
I am so happy for you guys!! My heart is bursting with excitement. awwww, a cute little niece---can't wait!
July 23, 2009 at 1:42 PM
Jessie said…
Yay for a girl! We love girls over here. And you are such a good mom--I know you'll do great! Congrats!
July 23, 2009 at 2:42 PM
Maxmomma said…
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! How wonderful! You two will be wonderful parents to a little woman! We are so excited for you! And Jack will be a great big bro for his sis.
July 23, 2009 at 2:57 PM
Becca said…
*does a dance* I'm more excited than all ya'll! I've been waiting through SIX little boys to get this girl. Woooot!
July 23, 2009 at 7:14 PM
Jared and Lindsey said…
YEAH!! I am so excited for you! Girls are so fun to dress up!!
July 23, 2009 at 9:07 PM
Unknown said…
Wow! Congrats Brooke & Eric! How special. I bet she'll be a beautiful little red head like mommy, daddy and big brother! Jack and baby sister will be best buds for sure!
July 24, 2009 at 8:40 AM
Anna said…
yay a girl! can't wait to go pick out something girly for her...so exciting.
July 24, 2009 at 9:28 PM
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