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So here we go!  We had our 20 week ultrasound this morning and everything looked perfect - organs, hands, feet, brain - all the goodies are just as they should be at this stage.  I am so grateful that this is a healthy little one.  For some reason I got really worried this morning that something would be wrong.  God has blessed us in a huge way by keeping our baby safe and thriving in there.

Guess what else...we were able to find out the gender!  Baby bug was cooperative in that as well.  :-)

Most of you here and on Facebook guessed that Asher would have a little brother.

Well.......




























{you were wrong}

Introducing, our baby GIRL!

Can you believe it?  Our bug is a ladybug.  Honestly, I can't believe it.  Drew comes from a family of 4 brothers and we only have nephews on both sides of our families.  I thought we'd have all boys for sure. 

This ultrasound photo that I "dressed up" is actually from my 13 week NT scan.  Did I ever tell you all our tech guessed she was a girl way back then?  I decided not to tell hardly anyone because I was convinced that she would become a he over the next few weeks.

We did tell our immediate family though.  Neither Drew or I could keep the secret from them for over a month.  We were especially excited to tell my mother-in-law since she's been hoping for a girl for about 35 years now.  Here's the little package I put together for her {and Grandpa} to open for the reveal.

Everyone is very excited for us and thrilled that we'll have a little lady in the family!  I promised myself that I would NOT buy anything until we got the 100% proof today.  I made a small exception for the outfit for Grandma's gift and for this...

When I saw it, how could I say no?  Too perfect for our bug, I mean ladybug.  :-)

Here are a few photos from today...

sweet little profile

feet {she had her legs crossed at the ankles the whole time - very ladylike already}

and in case you're a skeptic like me, here's the $$ shot - little girl all the way.

Funny little thing from my appointment - when I laid down on the table and the tech put the gel on my belly Asher immediately pulled his shirt up and asked for "lotion" as well.  Ha ha - can you tell he helps me get ready in the morning?  :-)

Thanks for sharing in our joy, friends.  We are so thrilled to be welcoming another precious life into our family.