It's a . . . nother GIRL!

Most people assume that once you're expecting your second child, you automatically want what you don't have. It would make sense that Ben and I would hope for a boy seeing as how we already have our, and I say this very lightly, girlie girl. And of course, what guy doesn't secretly hope for a little boy to pass on all of his wonderfully macho qualities to?! Well, you couldn't be more wrong. I was hoping . . . praying . . . for another girl! Reasons you ask? Here they are:

1. Let's just admit it's less work and money getting ready for another girl.
2. I've never had any sisters, and although I don't regret this for one minute (I don't think I would have done well sharing things or attention with a sister), I think it would be fun for Braelyn to experience.
3. Ben and I already had a girl's name that we both loved and agreed on. Boy's name . . . that was a sore subject.
4. Let's also just admit that the tall genes don't run in my family! I'd rather curse a girl with my height (no big deal) than a boy.
5. Almost everyone else that I know, and there's about 16 of us, are having boys. I like to be different!

Well, with that explained my prayers were heard and answered! Hallelujah! Sorry little brother but you'll have to hold off until next time . . . maybe. =)

Sweet little profile. Ben thought every view of the ultrasound was her face. One time he said, "Oh Braelyn look! There's her eyes and nose." The ultrasound tech responded with, "Not quite. That's actually her umbilical chord." Haha! And Braelyn, as soon as the screen came on and she saw the baby she squealed, "Look Mommy! It's Kicky (Mickey) Mouse!"

Sorry Ben but there's nothing in between those legs! Okay let's admit even though Ben was totally stoked for another girl, he was excited of the thought of a little Ben mini me. Not this time!

Growing belly at 20 weeks and 2 days! I actually have another ultrasound scheduled this week with a specialist because the baby is smaller than average. Really??? You think? My mom was able to come to the ultrasound and the doctor looked at her who is 4' 11" then looked at me and back at my mom. Then she tells us that she's chalking it up to genetics but just to be on the safe side she's going to schedule another ultrasound. Baby girl is between the 3rd percentile and 15th percentile for head and limbs, but don't worry her hungry little belly is in the 28th percentile! Get your grub on!

Well all in all I'm feeling great and baby is doing well. I can't wait until she gets here to see what she is like. Hopefully big sister can teach her a thing or two! Who wouldn't want to learn from this cheezer?!