Baby _ _ _ _ _

It has been drawn to my attention (and rightfully so) that you are all still wanting pictures. So...I am posting our 24 week ultra-sound pictures so you can get a good profile of our baby girl. I am currently ending my 26th week and will officially be in my third trimester next week. In the past three weeks...since the ultra-sound...I have grown much, much bigger, a bit more uncomfortable, and my desire to spend all of my time in my favorite sweatpants is almost more than I can overcome! You are all wishing I was posting a picture of me! Honestly it's tough to get the camera out and say, "honey, take a picture of me." It's not the first thought on my mind...but I'll try to do better this trimester! Here she is:



Somehow, the timing of everything has been perfect. My first trimester ended exactly as basketball began. Basketball is ending exactly as my third trimester begins. So, you see, the energy level that everyone said I would have during my second tri was sapped and drained by many situations that are common the the world of girls basketball. Needless to say, there were many times that I asked God, "are you sure about this girl thing? Are you sure I can handle raising a little girl? What will I do if she whines or cries when she gets a paper cut? Will I have compassion and sympathy when she sprains her ankle? God...are you sure????"

Trust me...growing up with four brothers and zero sisters was good for me. Really good for me...but this season of basketball has made me realize I don't understand the world of wimpy, girly girls. And therefore, I have been drawn to my knees as I seek wisdom and advice on how to raise this little girl growing inside me. Coincidence? I think not...and I have to trust in the truth that there are no accidents when it comes to the sovereignty of God. :)

We're having a.....

So, the exciting news is that we had our ultrasound on Monday. Brian met me at the doctor's office and we got to sit and watch our little baby on a flat screen television. The technician showed us the kidneys, the stomach, the nose, the mouth, the ears, the eyes, the hands and feet of our baby. She took measurements once, twice, and three times! For about 20 minutes Brian and I sat there watching our little peanut try to hide its face with a hand and a foot. Nevertheless, we were able to see the profile...and I thought it was the most beautiful sight I've ever seen. It is a miracle of miracles that we are able to tangibly experience! Oh...and we saw one more thing! IT'S A GIRL!

What a blessing to now be able to pray for this little one by name. God already new her name, but now we can intercede by name for her as we pray that He forms her and knits her together to love and honor Him.

Sorry...for those of you who would also like to pray for her by name, you'll have to wait until her sweet little face reaches this world. For now you may just call her peanut. God will know who you are talking about!