{ It's a... }

You know, there are many things that run through your mind in those moments that lead up to the birth of your child...one of the most life changing moments is the power of technology! Oh I know, I know, some people choose not to find out...or if you're like my mom's generation, didn't have the opportunity...and some would like to actually pre-determine the gender if they could, I think...but J and I have always been of the thought that we didn't care one way or another what is was, and we won't keep 'trying' for another just because we want something different! If God saw it in His plan to give us this child, who are we to determine the outcome or gender for that matter...but it sure is fun to be in that sonogram room and wait for the words "OK kids, you want to know?"

I'm a 'planner'...so it is in my makeup to want my so-called ducks in a row...and finding out the gender sure does help me decide; Do I need to have another Pre-Baby Garage Sale? Should I go ahead and take out another 'wedding loan'? Should I plan for sky-rocketing car insurance? These are the kinds of things that keep me up at night...along with indigestion!

We've waited and prayed for this child for so long and have been through so many tests and medications that the whole pregnancy thing has been a little surreal...until yesterday. Miss Emma accompanied us to our appointment so she can feel like she has SOME control and participation in the soon-to-be chaos, and even though she lost interest almost immediately after finding out...and thought ALL of the women in the waiting room were there to get their hair cut (too funny!)...I'm so happy to announce that Miss Emma will have a BABY SISTER to call her own!

SO, in the parting words of Mis Em (because she came, she found out, she was done)..."OK dad, It's a girl...Let's get outta' here!" :)