The appointment went well. Our baby looks a little small, but still within the acceptable range (Cooper measured small too). The baby has two arms, two legs, a strong heart, and an active tongue (we actually saw it stick it's tongue out during the ultrasound).
After our appointment I took a sealed envelope that the technician had prepared to the grocery store. I asked them to fill a box with pink or blue balloons and then seal it closed. I was alone with that box for several hours. The tape wasn't that secure. I could have peeked at any time...but I resisted.
Once everyone got here at 7:30 PM we opened our box. The Facebook predictions were pretty split between a boy and a girl. Dave and I were going to be happy with whatever little spirit was sent to us, but we really loved the idea of having a little sister for Cooper.
A quick rip of the tape revealed PINK!
We feel so blessed to be having another baby and we are so excited for this (what is sure to be DARLING) little girl to join our family.
The one and only time we'll be showing this angle on our blog:
Her little profile with her arm up by her head.
Let the pink-ification begin!
YAY!!! Congrats! The balloon idea is so fun....I'm impressed with your restraint! She most definitely will be adorable and she is one lucky baby to come to your family! Looks like it certainly is the year of the girl round here!
ReplyDeleteHow cute--and congratulations! We never did anything cute to find out...just had the tech tell us :)
ReplyDeleteCONGRATS!!!! I can't wait to do something like this someday :) I can't wait for her to get here - she will be BEAUTIFUL, that's for sure!
ReplyDeleteCongrats! How exciting :). I don't know that I would have been able to exercise your patience! When we went to find out the gender of our little boy, his legs were crossed and we had to wait another four weeks to find out. It was the longest four weeks ever! What a fun idea to share with your friends and family :). You'll love having a little girl!
ReplyDeleteWhat a creative way to find out the gender!! I love it! Really, I cannot believe you waited all day. I don't think I could've done it.
ReplyDeleteAww congrats! Love how you found out!! Cute idea!
ReplyDeleteCongrats Brandy, Dave and big brother Cooper! You're going to love having a little girl in your home. Brandy, perhaps we should save all the pink decor we're making for Megan's shower...it just might come in handy in a few months!
ReplyDeleteP.S. I'm sure glad those ultrasound technicians know what to look for...it all looks the same to me!
I'm with you Kelly. If the picture hadn't been labeled I would have had no idea what I was looking at!
DeleteSo happy for you! We're glad we were invited to be there when pink or blue came out of the box! That little girl is going to be a cutie and a special spirit to be joining your little family!
ReplyDeleteSo happy for you- regardless of boy or girl- but only to say having both is so much fun!! Let the pink-ification begin?! Let the craf-tification and all other mommy-daughter things begin!! Prayers for a continued safe pregnancy.
ReplyDeleteWhoo hoo! I was getting a girl vibe from you. How exciting! Maggie gave a strong kick when I read this, so she must be excited, too. I suspect she's found a new little playmate already. ;) I'm very happy for you and your family. Planning for a little girl is so much fun. Enjoy this happy time!
ReplyDeleteCongrats Brandy!!!
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