Tuesday, May 12, 2009

IT'S A........

GIRL!!!!
(See? There's nothing sticking up between those legs. That's a little foreign to me.)



I'm actually having a girl. It's somewhat surreal to me. I don't know what to do with a little girl, and I'm actually slightly nervous. I only know how to sword fight and wrestle; I don't quite remember how to play house and barbies.

It will be good to have a little girl around our home, though. She'll soften things up a bit. I have two very excited boys. Jace was adamant that she was going to be a girl all along. When I showed them a picture of their baby sister, Jace grinned from ear to ear, bounced up and down, and shouted "yay, yay, yay" over and over. Cole yelled, "Yay! High five!"

The ultrasound technician said she is a little one. She's about 6 inches long and 8 oz. so far. She is measuring a week later than my actual due date of Oct. 6. So she should come somewhere around Oct. 6-14. We'll see what happens.

It's going to be a little bit more expensive than if it were a boy, I'm going to have to start from scratch. But don't worry, I'll have fun shopping.

Speaking of which, my cute husband surprised me today. As we left the doctor's office and were saying goodbye, he pulled out a Visa giftcard . "Here's a giftcard for you to go out and buy your little girl an outfit," he told me. Could he get any sweeter? I love him. He's going to be a fantastic dad to a little girl.

26 comments:

Ty and Masha said...

YES. YES. and YES. Good choice of a baby. :-). No truly congratulations. I knew how badly you wanted a girl. That is very exciting. Girl are awesome and Yes it's coming from me that did NOT want a girl. Congratulation to you and your family. Go celebrate!

Shannon said...

I'm so excited for you! Everyone needs at least one little girl. Shopping for clothes is more fun for girls (not that I have much experience with boys!). That does definitely look like a girl picture. I have lots of those! Have fun getting everything ready for her. You'll love it!

Luke and Kellie said...

Congrats! Girls are so fun! Constantly pulling all my necklaces out of my jewelry box, insisting on wearing tutus over her pajamas, and always needing her purse and several hats when we go out! They are high maintenance (but that could just be mine) and I love it!

jessica said...

How fun!!! I'm so excited for you! You will have so much fun with a little girl.

TURNER TALES said...

YYYAAAAAAYYYYYYYYYY!!!!!!!! I'm prob'ly just about more excited than you are!! j/k, but I AM really excited for you guys!! I'm so glad Jace changed his tune to having a sister too!! Yippee!!!!

Kara said...

YAY!! How exciting!! That is so much fun! I hear they are way funner to shop for! Congrats!! We are so excited for you guys!!

Lins said...

Congratulations! It will be fun to see those cute little boys of yours and Brian get wrapped around her little finger!

Kristin said...

I'm stunned, and I think a little jealous. I hope that giftcard is already used up. I can't wait to see what you do with her bedroom. The pressure is on, we expect big things. CONGRATS!

Kristin said...

So exciting....the ultrasound is the best day! I am so excited for you guys!

Turners said...

Way to break the trend!!!! CONGRATULATIONS! She is going to be one beautiful little girl! how fun!!!

Anonymous said...

I am so excited for your family! Girls are great.....and different from boys. I have about a bajillion barbies in the basement that I'm lookin' to get rid of, maybe I'll send them your way. Happy shopping for all things sweet and pink.

Jodie said...

Um, hello! I had NO IDEA that you are pregnant!! I am so excited for you guys! I LOVE that you are having a girl. Girls are very fun. I also love that you think she will soften things up a bit. Hehehehe! I hate to spoil it for you but I really think my boys are easier. LOL Seriously, though, we are so happy for you guys. Any names yet? Congratulations and yes, Bryan will be an awesome girl dad!

The Ceder House's said...

I am SOOOO excited for you. If you have any trouble shopping for baby girl clothes just let me know and I will buy them for you ha ha! I LOVE to pick out girl stuff.. oh and the headbands.. and bows... and tutus..and dresses.. and little tights... and mary jane shoes... You just gave me hope that one day I could have a girl.. I am deep down a little worried:) CONGRATS!!!

LindaLou said...

Ashlee, I am so excited for you. We need more pigtails and much more pink in this family. Congrats from AZ! Linda

The Birds said...

Congrats! I think there is something in the water....everyone is having a girl. That will be so fun. If you need help in the Barbie department I might be able to help you out!

Hafen Crew said...

Holy Crap!!! Your 4 year-old is out of control! He had me rolling with his quotes of the week! Ahh...miss him!

Hafen Crew said...

miss ALL OF YOU!!!!

The Incredible Bulks said...

Yes, yes, yes!!! I'm so excited for you!! And for Marley, now she will have another friend! So fun for them!!! Congrats!

The Howards said...

oh..I thought I left a comment a few days ago and now I don't see it! Sorry, I really did say congrats! Maybe this girl will kick all the rest of us into gear. If nothing else, it gives us hope that its possible! Congrats again!

Karlee Turner said...

Those have got to be two of the greatest Jace quotes of all time!! Travis and I are dying! Seriously, who is this kid? You couldn't write something that funny!!

Ashley Preston said...

So exciting! Congrats! I'm sure it won't take you long at all to be comfortable in the world of pink!

Gingerlylizzy said...

YEY!!!! Girls are so much fun to shop for! And what a sweet, sweet gesture from you hubby! So excited for you!

Wilson said...

I'm so excited for you! It will be so much fun to go pick out girl outfits the girls sections in stores are always twice as big as the boys.

Hafen Crew said...

NEW QUOTES PLEASE!

Heath and Brandie said...

How Cute. She will be adorable like her mom! We are so excited for you!!!!

Karlee Turner said...

Travis says write a new post already...he'll even take an update of Jace's quote of the week. Don't be so boring.