We had our ultrasound on Saturday. From the looks of it, we're having a girl!
I really didn't want to care what we were having. I wanted a girl because I already have a boy and it would be fun to have one of each. Also, have you seen the totally cute clothes they have for little girls? And there's just something about the relationship between a mother and daughter that's so very special---I wanted to experience that.
BUT, I knew what to expect if it was a boy. I would know how to care for him, physically and emotionally. And I've heard so many times that boys are easier.
With that said, have you seen the totally cute clothes they have for girls nowadays? ;)
And I get to buy them!
We finalized the name pick: Bella Vera
One of my co-workers said it sounded like a pasta, but I don't care. I like the way it sounds with our last name. Very old world. I've also been doing some studying on dominate and recessive traits. I'm postive she'll have dark hair like me and Mr. Jen, but I'm pretty sure she'll have Mr. Jen's curls. Freckles are also dominate---those she'd get from me. I'm really hoping she'll have my nose (Mr. Jen has a VERY masculine Roman nose), but Mr. Jen's lips. He has big, puffy lips that I think would look absolutely adorable on a girl. Plus he has these big, midnight blue eyes. It doesn't matter what traits she has, I just know she'll be adorable and I can't wait to meet her! We got a very cute profile pic of her during the ultrasound. It's amazing how clear the pictures are nowadays.
Anyway, I know I said early in the pregnancy that I was terrified of having another one only because I had decided we were done. Nothing like having your plans change completely around, but now that I've accepted it, I'm getting excited. There are still things to worry about and fear (like health issues, which Son had) and getting frustrated at 3:00 a.m. because I can't sleep, but I know there will be many, many fun/happy times.
As a matter of fact, we're considering having another one. I know, crazy! This one isn't even out yet! But I told Mr. Jen that a) I'm not having anymore kids after 30 and b) he needs to be making enough money so I can stay home and be a mom and write. Those are my rules. He better get moving on that college degree!
All of that said---all of that baby talk---I think I finally (Maybe!) might have found a tiny writing spark this weekend. I got a lot done on an old manuscript I really want to finish. Maybe that's why I'm so happy? It could also be that I have tomorrow off since it's Veteran's Day and the bank is closed. And also possibly that I got a new book in the mail that I've been dying to read. All-in-all, it's a good day (except for the fact that Mr. Jen is still on strike. *sigh* How am I going to buy the baby an adorable pink pea coat if we have no money? I need to get started on that book writing...)