Pink!

I can't seem to wipe the smile off my face or find the ground.. I am elated! We are having another precious baby GIRL. More pink it is!!

A baby girl with a beautiful, healthy heart with 4 chambers that I did count out loud. And then I cried.

I realized as soon as I laid down on the table that I was extremely nervous. All the sudden I realized I was about to find out if there was something wrong and I didn't want to go thru with it. What if? I wasn't ready to handle it. But we had the same tech that did Bela's ultrasound and found her heart defect and she knew how I was feeling. So she went straight for the heart and right away up popped the most BEAUTIFUL thing I have ever seen. 4 chambers and a nice, big left ventricle. I don't think until right then I realized how much I'd worried I wouldn't see that, and it felt amazing to see it so clearly.

I want to remember this.. The tech said on a little 8 ounce baby it is extremeley difficult to get as great of pictures of her heart as we were able to get. She said our little girlie was in the perfect position right from the start to get perfectly clear images of her heart. She must've known I needed to be comforted today. It was a tender mercy.

Then I met with Dr. Huish who further told me it was perfect and that all other measurments were too. He told me to stop worrying and enjoy the rest of my pregnancy. Feels soooo good!

Comments

Cason and Marie said…
This post made me teary eyed! Avery I am so happy for you!! Another cute baby girl. Congratulations!!
September 8, 2010 at 5:55 PM
Dana said…
CONGRATS!!!! I am so excited for you. I had goosebumps as I read this and your text. I am so thrilled for you and Tanner and your adorable family. I feel like the worst friend ever because I haven't talked to you in forever - I'm going to call you soon. I miss you. Congrats.
September 8, 2010 at 6:04 PM
Victoria said…
Oh wow... that made me teary-eyed too!!! Congratulations, and so happy for your family:)
September 8, 2010 at 6:47 PM
Auburn said…
I'm about to cry I'm so happy for you! That is such sweet news! Another girl! Yeah!
September 8, 2010 at 7:05 PM
The O'Neils said…
I totally cried :). I am SO excited for you!!! Congrats on another girl!!!!!
September 8, 2010 at 7:30 PM
The B Family said…
YAY!!!!! So thrilled for y'all!

God is so good!!!!

ENJOY IT!
September 8, 2010 at 7:35 PM
Wendy said…
I've been checking constantly throughout the day to see how the ultrasound went. I am SOOOO happy that all is well with this pregnancy! Here's to another girly! Congratulations!
September 8, 2010 at 8:11 PM
Evie's Story said…
I have goosebumps....what a joyous relief.
CONGRATS!!
September 8, 2010 at 8:27 PM
The McBrides said…
You totally brought me back to when we found out our new little guy had a healthy heart. I've been whining because I'm tired of being pregnant, one week to go! So thanks for reminding me of that wonderful, grateful feeling! Congrats to your family, that is so good to hear!
September 8, 2010 at 8:57 PM
Anonymous said…
What a relief! :) Congrats! SO exciting!
September 8, 2010 at 9:02 PM
The Simmons Family said…
Congratulations!!! Enjoy every second of this pregnancy!!
September 8, 2010 at 9:32 PM
The Ridgway Family said…
Avery, I thought of you today as I remember just how nervous I was as well to find out if Kanyon was healthy. I know the relief you are feeling and it is so wonderful. Your tender mercies will not end as I see the Lord's love for me every day through Kanyon. He is truly a light for me and our family and such a blessing. Enjoy your pregnancy now and get ready for a fun baby experience. Kanyon will be one soon and Im not ready to let him go as my baby, he is just so easy!

I think of you often. We finally have Eden's marker complete and being installed and we will be inviting you to the unveiling as it gets closer. She would like her kindred sister there :)

Love, Keisa
September 8, 2010 at 10:28 PM
Ann said…
Avery, I had to tell you how much I appreciate you sharing this on your blog and giving us a peak into your own heart. I too was extremely touched by your words. The Lord knows us better than we know ourselves and blesses us accordingly. Thank you so much for sharing.
September 9, 2010 at 8:43 AM
Carrie said…
Yeah!! I'm so excited for your healthy baby girl! Won't it be fun having our baby girls as neighbors & friends!
September 9, 2010 at 12:23 PM
Joe and Megan Karlsven said…
Congratulations. I am so excited that everything is ok.
September 9, 2010 at 7:22 PM
Andrea said…
Congratulations!! That is so exciting! Glad that everything went well and that you'll have another little baby girl!
September 10, 2010 at 5:46 PM
The Joslyn Family said…
Wonderful, wonderful news!!! I am so thrilled for you guys to have another darling little girl. I hope you are feeling better. You are amazing!
September 10, 2010 at 6:19 PM
life of lex said…
ave! yay! im soo exited for another cousin! congrats
<3
September 11, 2010 at 7:25 PM
Matt and Jennae Porter said…
Note to self: Apply waterproof mascara before checking Avery's blog. Bring on the PINK!! We love little girls!
September 11, 2010 at 10:34 PM
Anonymous said…
Oh Avery, I'm so glad!! How fun to have another girl. Nothing better than sisters.
September 12, 2010 at 2:11 PM
Nicole said…
Yay! I am so excited to read this post. A healthy baby girl. Congrats!!!!!
September 15, 2010 at 7:51 AM
Anonymous said…
Teary with excitement for you and Tanner!
September 17, 2010 at 2:35 PM
jill said…
congrats avery!!!

what a beautiful blessing! more pink!
September 19, 2010 at 10:19 PM
cait said…
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September 19, 2010 at 11:40 PM
cait said…
i just commented on the wrong post...but just want to tell you how excited i am for you! such GREAT news! i really miss you right now. i love all your beautiful thoughts...reminds me how much i admire you and wish you were my next door neighbor. love you.
September 19, 2010 at 11:42 PM
ashley said…
woo-hoo! congrats ave! i am so happy for you guys!
September 21, 2010 at 1:20 AM
Mimi said…
That last post was fabulous... and so is THIS one!!

Again, i can't tell you how happy I am for you. That appointment (for me) was soooo scary. Don't you feel like you've won the lottery? I did. I immeditely saw the four chambers and let out a huge sigh of relief!

How exciting that Bela is going to be a big sis... do you have a name picked out?

Congrats!! Can't wait for more fabulous news!
October 28, 2010 at 12:15 AM
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