Just to make it an official McBlog announcement, we’ll be having a baby GIRL around September 15th, 2011!
The baby looked completely healthy in the ultrasound. I always see this as nothing short of a miracle, and feel so grateful. The placenta is against the back wall of the uterus rather than the front (which is fine), so I can feel this baby’s every move!
Pace is alright with it being a girl, possibly because sweet Charlotte has him wrapped around her finger, so she’s basically softened him.
Chase is thrilled to have another sister on the way! I was surprised that he actually preferred this over having a baby brother. He remembers how much he loved holding baby Charlotte & he just loves to snuggle babies. (Unfortunately for Chase, Charlotte just screams at him & pushes him away whenever he tries to hug or kiss her. I feel bad for him!)
I am doing well. I’m happy to be having a girl; we would’ve been happy with a boy too, because Chase would have had a brother! But I absolutely loved having the whole “sweet baby girl” experience with Charlotte, and I will love having this one, too.
The “nursery” is actually ready to go, because I didn’t take down any of Charlotte’s bedding/décor! I’m glad that we weaned Charlotte off her binkies, transitioned her to a big bed, & potty trained her well before this little one’s arrival. (Major feats!) Hopefully this will help Charlotte feel like the big girl, and that she’s not being replaced as the baby girl of the family… BTW “girl” is one of those words that become really weird when you stare at it or say it too many times. Anyway.
In case anyone is wondering where the above outfit can be found, it’s on the Janie & Jack website. Absolutely the cutest baby & kid clothes ever! Never mind the prices.…