We debated for a long time on whether or not we were going to find out the gender of this baby. For both Kayla and Isaac we did not want to know. We really wanted to be surprised in the delivery room. And we were SO happy to find out that way, it was really special. However, this 3rd pregnancy was a surprise, and I kind of wanted to find out the gender on this one. It seems like these days most people find out what they are having. And it seemed fun to me that they knew what gender they had in the womb, and they could start to plan for that gender and start to relate to that gender before they were born. At the same time, I had enjoyed the surprise, so I was really torn. David's preference would have been to wait until delivery. But he was open to finding out as well. I decided in the end, that I wanted to know. I wanted to know what it was like to know before they are here. So, we did! At our ultrasound my mom, my MIL and my SIL Laura all came. The office has some 3D ultrasound capabilities and it was pretty cool to see the baby in that form. To me, this baby looked very similar to Isaac. And since I'd been sick like I was with Isaac, I guess I was thinking it would be a boy. We asked that the tech not let us know in the actual ultrasound, that she write it on a piece of paper and seal it in an envelope for us. She also included a gender picture for us. David was ok finding out the gender, but he really wanted it to be a special moment for the 2 of us, with no one else around. So, that night we went out and had a little time to ourselves. We picked up some yummy desserts and headed to a park and sat alone on a park bench. We prayed and we debated if we should really open that envelope! And then we did! And we are having a little girl! I think we would have been shocked either way, but we were both really shocked! How exciting! Kayla will have a little sister! How scary, we are going to have 2 teenage girls one day! Also, I found out that I'm a little sad for Isaac that he'll be the only boy (not sad enough to have another child, though!!!). So, we are pretty excited, and still in a little bit of shock. I am enjoying knowing that it's a girl, and referring to it as “she”. I am glad that we found out, and I don't think I will be disappointed in the delivery room that I already know the gender. I am so excited to meet her! Now… if only we could find a name for her!!
