IT'S A..................

GIRL!!!!!!!!!!!!! All 11oz of her!

I still can't believe it! I thought FOR SURE this baby inside of me was a boy. Everything about this pregnancy has been completely different from Kennedy. I know that really means nothing, but I don't know, I just really thought it was a boy. As you can imagine, I was shocked when I heard GIRL. I didn't cry though... I actually giggled! I was giddy with excitement. I love raising my girl! And we have EVERYTHING for a girl, so I was looking forward to using it all again. But aside from my excitement, Jon sat there disappointed. He's getting 'fixed' after this one, so this was our last chance for a boy. Unless the Lord miraculously intervenes :) After the ultrasound tech checked three times and actually showed us the three lines on the baby (which means 'girl parts') I was convinced. Since my mom and Kennedy went for a walk during the last part of the ultrasound, they missed the big news. We came out to tell them and Kennedy exclaimed, "But I wanted a BOY!" Last week she also mentioned how Daddy needs a boy because there's already three girls (Riley was included in the count - lol) ...so I think she was a little sad. But after I explained that she'll be able to play dolls and color with her, she was convinced :)

Right now, there's just one problem with having a girl. Names. We only have one I like so far and Jon just said it was 'ok'. So I need your help! Start sending names our way as you think of them!! We like unique, but not trendy ...and it has to go with Mae, as it will be her middle name (after Grandma's middle name). Another great thing about having a girl... I can incorporate her name into the baby's name! :) I just wish I could've called grandma today to tell her the big news. I know she'd be so excited that we're expecting another girl :)

So... 20 weeks down, 20 to go! Seems like a lot and I know I have to be patient! But I'm not ready for a newborn. I'm going to enjoy the next 4-5 months of sleeping through the night! ;)

Picture: Our ultrasound tech wasn't the friendliest and only printed this shot of her for us to take home... the creepy alien position. haha! I wish I had more to show everyone, but all-in-all, baby measured perfectly for 20 weeks and is right on track. Praise the Lord!