Tuesday, December 18, 2007
IT'S A GIRL!My husband and I have learned that we are having a girl. While having a healthy baby is the most important thing, a girl in the family will be a change. My husband's side of the family has lots of boys, and he has two sons, so this will be a new and exciting experience for all of us!
Now I'm noticing dollhouses and paying more attention to stories about baby names. We just ran the top ten list for 2007 on our newscast the other night. For girls they are: Sophia, Isabella, Emma, Madison, Ava, Addison, Hailey, Emily, Kaitlyn, and Olivia. They're all so pretty.
I really don't think I'll be giving the name a whole lot of thought until May draws closer! I am also holding off on decorating a nursery and buying any of those unbelievably cute baby girl outfits. I've got to worry about maternity outfits right now - anything that fits. (I popped two buttons on a jacket last week, fortunately it happened 2 minutes after the news ended!).
I am very close with my mother who I am hoping will volunteer for babysitting 5 days a week (joke to see if she reads this) and also my grandmother who is 87 (she's off the hook.) The thought of another girl in the generations is exciting for us. My sister-in-law and mother-in-law are also as close as can be. There can be a certain bond between mothers and daughters.
I know lots of people like the gender to be a surprise and I think that would be fun too, I just couldn't wait :)
Posted at 1:02 PM
15 Comments:
Congrats to you and your entire family! It's quite an exciting time and you will cherish every second of it - even the not-so-good ones! I have three daughters all grown up now and two grandsons - it's very nice to have some boys around the house for a change. All of my girls are close by which is wonderful - I can see my family all the time! The only advice I will dare to give you is this - don't pass up offers of help - those that love you want to help so let them...end of lecture. Good luck, Lisa!
A baby girl is such a blessing, when there are a few more boys in the family than girls. If you need a babysitter, hey call on me. Been through bringing up kids and proud to say, I am a pro. You're such a sweet person, don't know your huband, but, if you married him, he has to be nice. Congrats Lisa!!
How exciting! I have 2 girls myself. I couldn't bear to find out early, so we were surprised both times. I had heard so many stories from people about the ultrasound being wrong (both ways--sometimes the umbilical cord is mistaken) that I didn't want to chance it. However, with my second one I did have an amnio, so we would have had the actual genetic make-up of the baby. By that point, I just couldn't do it. I wanted to be surprised.
Congratulations and have fun "girly" shopping!
Congrats on your baby girl! Girls are so much fun! They have the prettiest outfits for girls. Best wishes!
Congrats! Prayers for a smooth pregnancy and delivery to you.
Oh you must be soo excited!
i saw your 5pm news cast and you looked wonderful! Hope all is going well.
Congradulations!! You will find there are so many more cute clothes for girls than for boys! I have two boys and when shopping for clothes, nothing ever hits me as a "great" outfit. But, when looking at the little girls clothes, everything is adorable!! Of course only until she becomes a teenager and only wants to wear whatever the "in" thing happens to be at that time!! You have plenty of years before that though!!!
just think a chance to be a president's mother.just think she may change the world or win the nobel peace prize.stay healthy eat your veggies and get your rest and be careful not to fall bet of luck
OH How Awesome Lisa!!! I'm so incredibly Happy for you and you Husband...a little girl...I ran into a person in Stop & Shop yesterday with a BEAUtilful little baby girl..from the first moment I looked at her you could tell she was a baby girl..such a delicate little face with incredible blue eyes. Oh my!! I don't have children myself..I've surrounded myself with "furry children" instead..but I love to see happy families!! BTW - I love the names: Madison, Kristen, and Kaitlyn for little girls!!...Hmm..Kristen Madison Carlberg....hee hee
Might I make a suggestion - even though they said it's a girl, don't always believe the ultrasound technician. I was adamant that I was having a boy from the moment that I first found out that I was pregnant, but the tech told me that I was having a girl. I even asked twice, "are you SURE?" And she replied, "oh yes, most definitely". I went home from that check-up in tears.
Needless to say, after two more ultrasounds "confirming" that it was indeed a girl, When June rolled around and they pulled out a healthy 7 lb., 14oz. baby boy, you could imagine everyone's surprise.
how about naming the girl JANET?
I'm so happy for you! My husband and I narrowed down our three favorite names. Once we saw his beautiful little face we knew what name was right for him! Best of luck!!!!
Congratulations!
May your pregnancy and delivery be smooth and your beautiful little girl happy and healthy!
Oh congratulations lisa! I always look forward to hearing about your baby. I'm really happy that you're having a baby girl. when i'm older (i'm only 18) i would like to have a baby girl too. i am looking forward to hearing more about your baby girl. Oh and don't worry about the clothing aspect-women who are pregnant glow and look good anyways.
Lisa, I'm a constant viewer from Farmington, and I wanted to wish you and hubby the VERY best. Spring is right around the corner, too! Be well.
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