Pink or Blue?!?

Tomorrow is our 'big' ultrasound. For me, the 19 week ultrasound used to just mean finding out the sex of the baby. Now I feel like it's more of an afterthought, although still ultra-exctiting. I cannot wait to know if another baby boy or girl will join our family, but oh how I want to see a healthy baby on that screen!! I want to hear that everything is measuring perfectly and that the heart has 4 beautiful functioning chambers. I want to see them and count them. And then I might finally let go of that tugging worry that I've been trying to dismiss for 19 weeks. I'm so nervous, but I'm ready.
I've started to feel some good movement this last week.. I just LOVE that part of pregnancy! I've been waiting {not so patiently} for those first movements.. It has been reassuring to me, and I'll take it..
Wish us luck! :)

Comments

grandma debi said…
boa sorte Girtinha. Can't wait to talk to you tomorrow and hear all the news. I say "blue".
September 7, 2010 at 4:28 PM
The Simmons Family said…
Good luck!!! Can't wait to hear the results!
September 7, 2010 at 5:27 PM
Angie Milne said…
we already put our votes in! we're shooting for a baby brother for bens :)
September 7, 2010 at 7:52 PM
Auburn said…
oh - I'm thinking boy . . . so fun! I'll say a prayer for you guys and I hope that all goes well!
September 7, 2010 at 8:35 PM
La said…
Can't wait to hear the news!! seriously so excited for you!
September 7, 2010 at 10:51 PM
Matt and Jennae Porter said…
I'll be checking your blog tomorrow for the big news! So exciting!
September 8, 2010 at 9:41 AM
cait said…
YAY!!!!!!!!!!!! Ave...I'm so excited for you. Such a wonderful blessing to have 2 darling girls in your family. love you & miss you always. kisses to bela.
September 19, 2010 at 11:38 PM
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