IT’S A GIRL!!!
Life is so good. Two days ago my husband Sam and I found out that we will be having a baby girl! Since the day we found out we were expecting, we have hoped and prayed for just a healthy baby. With so many people asking me what I wanted, I could never quite say, because all I knew is that this little miracle forming inside me would be just what God had planned for us. And boy or girl, this would be one of the greatest blessings I would ever know.
Sunday night before our ultrasound appointment the next morning, I asked Sam what his final guess was, boy or girl? He surprisingly got kind of serious and turned to me and said “A baby girl, hopefully just like her mom”. Tear! He knew from the beginning, but I wasn’t so sure. My mom came along with us to the ultrasound. I wanted her there to share with me in this special moment. She has been the most incredible mother, supporter and friend…and if I am just the half of what she was for me, I would be doing something right. She and Sam stood by my side as the doctor spread goo all over my belly and motioned around until she found a clear picture. ”Girl” she said…..and then came my bout of tears and laughs and kisses. It is one of the most amazing things to actually see her squirming about inside of me on the screen (God knows I can FEEL her!). The doctor assured me that although I am small for 5 months, that the baby seems to be growing healthy and strong, actually measuring a little big for where I am at! Such comforting news! The last time I saw her this way was at 12 weeks when she was just a tiny thing, the size of a lime. Now, at just over 20 weeks, she weighs almost 11 ounces and measures about 10 inches from head to heel. I got to see her tiny hands and feet and her big round belly. Looks like she might have daddy’s full lips too! We are so thrilled! Now I just need to force myself to control my spending, because shopping for a girl comes a little too naturally!
If anyone knows of any great baby websites (for clothes, decor, furniture steals, ect) ….do tell! I would love to add to my ever growing list! The hunt begins….
These beautiful photographs were taken from the blog Thoughts From Alice W. She too is expecting a little one, and I imagine her nursery will be just perfect…perfectly vintage.
April 13th, 2011 at 3:33 pm
ADORABLE!!!!!! congrats! i am loving following your journey into becomming a momma!
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April 13th, 2011 at 3:54 pm
Congratulations!!!!! What wonderful news! I can’t wait until me and my fiance have children!!!
I love childrenswear, so you should defo check out these links!!
http://www.smallable.com/ not sure if they send to the US but got the most gorgeous clothing/accessories/toys etc!!
Check out the scandinavian brands as well, as the scandinavians know how to design childrens clothing!!!!
Also Babylady Inc, make gorgeous clothing for girls!
Also a few blogs! http://planetawesomekid.com/, is a kids street style blog which is full of cute children! Also I love http://www.thebabyblackbird.com AND you must look at Papier Mache Magazine.
I could go on!!!
April 13th, 2011 at 4:16 pm
That is oh so exciting! Congrats to you, daddy and the wee one. *squealing with delight*
April 13th, 2011 at 4:23 pm
ahhh i was so so excited when i saw the title of this post! i’m so happy for you guys
you’re going to make amazing parents!
April 13th, 2011 at 4:24 pm
congratulations!!!!
April 13th, 2011 at 4:34 pm
Congrats!!!
April 13th, 2011 at 4:50 pm
Congrats!
April 13th, 2011 at 5:45 pm
eeek! congrats! i started tearing up reading your beautiful story, and i don’t even know you!! hehe
i found this nursery a few months ago, and thought it was gorgeous! he did a pretty mural. i know you’ve got some talent in you as far as murals go…so i’m SURE you could create something even more adorable! here’s a link (just copy and paste!):
http://grayhood.com/?p=332
ps. this guy designs for anthropologie & urban outfitters. so he’s pretty legit
April 13th, 2011 at 6:00 pm
Aww that’s lovely news! Congrats!
I came across these e-mags a while ago & they’ve got the most darling inspirations for kids clothes, nurseries, etc.
http://www.smallmagazine.net/index.asp?issue=17&page=34
http://lapetitemag.com/
http://issuu.com/byfryd/docs/1._by_fryd
http://www.papier-mache.com.au/
Hope this helps! (:
April 13th, 2011 at 6:26 pm
Congratulations!!
This is so exciting… she’s going to be one loved little girl. <3
April 13th, 2011 at 6:51 pm
Congratulations!!!
<3
April 13th, 2011 at 7:53 pm
Wow thanks Celina! I am going to check them out now
April 13th, 2011 at 8:10 pm
What a beautiful post Kelli! A huge congrats from all of us at The LANE! xx
April 13th, 2011 at 8:34 pm
I’m so excited for the both if you. God is good.
April 13th, 2011 at 9:51 pm
That is so exciting, congratulations!!
April 13th, 2011 at 9:51 pm
We loved giggle.com but you really should keep an eye on zuilly.com and gilt.com. They have amazing sales on beautiful clothes and stuff for the baby room.
April 14th, 2011 at 2:26 am
Congratulations!! I’m sure that the baby will be as beautiful as you. :–)
April 14th, 2011 at 4:17 am
Kelli,
These are beautiful news!
Much love and God bless for the following weeks.
Love, Maci
April 14th, 2011 at 6:32 am
congratulations! I had predicted would be a baby girl ^_^
April 14th, 2011 at 7:34 am
squeeeeeeee!!! so exciting! congrats. loving all your baby post
April 14th, 2011 at 9:31 am
Congratulations! I guess, your princess will be very beautiful
April 14th, 2011 at 10:32 am
YAY!!!!congrats!!!! i am so happy for you! I cannot wait to see a little blonde hair baby girl in your arms!!!!!
April 14th, 2011 at 10:45 am
Congrats! I just love the pictures that you’ve posted. Have a wonderful, healthy pregnancy. <3
-Karina Love
April 14th, 2011 at 11:28 am
I am just so excited for you guys I can hardly stand it! I can’t wait to see pics of all your purchases. =)
April 14th, 2011 at 3:01 pm
congratulations!
it was today in the morning while i was trying to wake up (school, you know) and my sister was telling me how she cant wait to know if your baby is a girl or a boy. and right now she just came home and screamed (she really did!) its a girl!!
congrats, congrats, congrats
xx
April 17th, 2011 at 4:52 pm
congratulations this is so beautiful it’s making me feel all tearie,
so pleased for you both she’s going to be a beauty! xxx
April 18th, 2011 at 7:11 am
a girl!! how exciting!! congrats
April 19th, 2011 at 2:20 am
That is so exciting! Congrats (:
April 20th, 2011 at 6:07 pm
Congratulations! That is so exciting! May your family be blessed through this process.
April 20th, 2011 at 8:44 pm
How wonderful!! I pray that I can have a baby girl someday!
April 21st, 2011 at 4:02 am
Wow, that’s amazing. Best feeling in the world
big congratulations!
April 22nd, 2011 at 10:51 pm
Awww, that is so exciting!!! Congratulations & have a lovely weekend!
April 24th, 2011 at 4:02 am
Congratultions, you and Sam will make the perfect parents!
April 25th, 2011 at 10:07 pm
check out threeleafdesigns – cutest hats ever!
April 27th, 2011 at 2:25 am
oh how precious! a baby girl
congratulations, sorry I’m so late
April 30th, 2011 at 7:42 pm
oh what a beautiful post Kelli! Sam sounds like the swellest of dudes and you both will make miraculous parents to your little orb angel. exciting times, things they are a changin’.
many blessings to you all! and thanks a whole lot for the wishes you left for me about my new job, it’s most appreciated lades. such a nice surprise!
May 8th, 2011 at 11:15 pm
Oh how lovely!! A little princess on the way.
Congratulations!! x