We’re having GIRLS!!!
Okay – I have to confess – I have been keeping it a secret. But only because we weren’t totally sure yet and I wanted to be really sure before I made the big announcement.
My regular 2D ultrasound eight weeks ago showed that I was having a girl. When I told Jackson he was devastated! He burst into tears, screaming and bawling for half an hour with his overwhelming disappointment. (He has been begging God for a brother since he was two!)
Susan’s ultrasound, two weeks later, was more inconclusive and the report said it only might be a girl…
Jackson has being going through many of the stages of grief and is firmly stuck in denial. He keeps insisting that they will be boys when they come out.
So – off to the 3D ultrasounds we went to get some rock hard evidence that these growing bellies are holding girls and to help prepare Jackson for when they arrive. (We learned our lesson with Julia. Jackson was in tears after Julia was born because she wasn’t a boy. He had been praying for a baby brother – he was three at the time and insisted that this was his sibling not cousin – and I think he thought God brought the wrong baby! For these babies, we want to help him accept it ahead of time, so that he can enjoy the arrivals of his new sister and new cousin.)
Today was the big day. I don’t think the ultrasound techs will soon forget us twins and our big entourage. (Susan’s scan was first and her husband Rob, as well as Julia, Jackson and I were all in to see the big show. Then it was my turn and Rob left and my husband Phil came in.)
The moment the screen lit up with the 4D pictures of Susan’s baby, Jackson declared, “This is the best movie ever!” Although, he soon grew restless and thankfully the room came equipped with toys for the kids once the novelty had worn off.
It was such a fun experience – but I had been really nervous about this day.
Susan and I are thrilled to have girls. We are so close and love being twins, so we are excited for these cousins to both be girls and get the chance to hopefully experience a bit of the “twin” life we have had.
But, I know that Jackson is crushed. At the very least, he was really hoping that Susan would have a boy. To get two girls out of this deal must seem too cruel to him. (Although he adores his cousin Julia – he really wants the brother experience.) So as his mother, I want to give him the brother he so desperately wants.
And after the first meltdown when I told him we were having a girl, I was picturing quite a scene in the ultrasound office when he found out that the babies really were girls.
But he did ok! He was a bit disappointed and said they still might come out boys, but he was thrilled with seeing his new babies.
Now the only problem is that he is begging me to have another baby after this one so he can have another chance at getting a brother.
Here is a picture of Susan’s baby. (My baby was covering her face with her arms and so we couldn’t see her face. But the ultrasound office will let us come back and try again. So hopefully in a couple weeks I will have a picture of my little girl’s face to show you.)
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I think she looks just like Susan (and a lot like Julia too.)
ps. This is Susan here now… I just had to add something funny that Jackson said during the ultrasounds… I said to him, “Do you think the baby gets bored in there? She hasn’t got any toys.”
And he replied very seriously, “No, they play with the blood supply.”
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What a neat picture! Congratulations! Once the baby comes he won’t be able to keep his hands off her.
When I was pregnant with my 3rd child, my oldest, a girl was wanting a sister VERY MUCH!, she already had a brother in my 2nd child. When she found out that I was having another boy, in her words she was “Absolutely MAD!” That lasted for about 6 months until she found out my sister was having a girl — What she didn’t get in a sibling she got in a cousin.
OMG congrats.
WOW what a great experience – and WOW what a WONDERFUL picture – here in the us you gotta pay BIG to get a 3 D ultrasound!
CONGRATULATIONS ladies – what a Blessing from God!
OMG… Jackson is too cute. The blood supply. That has to go in the baby book for memories.
Congrats to you both Janice and Susan on your new baby girls. I can’t wait to see pictures of them both and how exciting you both are pregnant at the same time and can experience this together. That is priceless.
Please keep us updated. *hugs* to you both!
LOL.. I just had to comment. There sure must be a lot of “Jennifer’s” out there. I submitted my comment and seen Jenny, Jenn and Jen. Hehe… to funny!
OK that cracks me up, Jackson’s comment. CONGRATS ON THE GIRL!
Do you have a name picked out?
Girls, I am so happy for you both! What fun. I definitely agree with Jackson. You must have another right away! LOL
Cuuuuuuuuuute!
I love the 4D thing – we don’t have those up here. Can you imagine how far down the abortion rate would go if all women had those done before their decision?? Incredible!!
Congratulations to the both of you!
how exciting
LOL Jackson is funny with his last comment
Im praying he gets over having a little sister
Id emphasis how special it is to be a big brother I always wanted a big brother
CONGRATULATIONS
Oooh, that’s so beautiful! I could cry! She’s soooo pretty
My sister had the 3d also and her baby’s picture didn’t come out as clear as yours. Congrats!
I LOVED this post. Thank you for sharing.
Congratulations to the both of you!! And Jackson’s comment sounds so smart and cute. He deserves a baby brother, eventually. LOL!
Oh this is such fun news! CONGRATULATIONS!!!! How blessed you are as sisters and how blessed these baby girls will be. Poor Jackson, but he’ll get through it. He’ll suddenly become the best big brother and cousin when the girls arrive. He’ll be so protective over them. His comments were just too cute. What a great family you both have. I’m so very excited and happy for you.
That is AWESOME! Congrats!!
“No, they play with the blood supply.” BWAHAHAHA I l LOVE kid funnies!
LOL (“play with the blood supply” — too cute)
Congratulations to you both! These girls will be best friends!
And she’s a beauty!
My daughter, the oldest, desperately wanted a baby sister. I tried, I tried again, and I tried a third time. She has three little brothers….
She begged me to try again.
Instead, I bought her a doll.
Awww, how sweet! My baby is coming along in January – I can’t wait for the ultrasound!
Sweet, sweet picture. I wish they would have had that technology when I had mine. We don’t have any kind of picture in utero.
How much fun is that? My daughter is the only granddaughter on both sides of our family. She was the first female in my husband’s family in 60 years. It’s funny how many men seem to either make all girls or all boys.
wow!!! both of you having girls!!!!! congratulations!! we find out next week what we’re having. but all of my friends and family have boys, including me, so i’m thinking the chances of a girl are slim for me! we’ll see!! congrats to both of you!! i just love finding out, it gives me a chance to bond, not to mention, plan out that cute nursery. yayyy!
Whoa, that 3D ultra sound is waaaay cool. And playing with the blood supply just cracked me up. You might remind Jackson that he is going to be a prince among women. They will all think he’s the cat’s meow.
Blessings,
~Toni~
Congratulations to you both!!! You know, I can see Julia in that precious baby’s face, too. How exciting!
Congrats ladies! I am still laughing about the BLOOD SUPPLY LOL
Congratulations!!!
What a blessing for you and Susan to share pregnancies and daughters to grow up together. Your families will continue to be close, and even Jackson will be fine. He’ll discover (a little later) that being the boy amidst females isn’t so bad.
The related females will ultimately spoil him.
With our family it is reversed…one lone niece, she-cousin, sister, granddaughter amongst the boys.
I’m tickled pink for both of you. I have baby girl on the brain right now too. We just found out we’re getting our second grandbaby next March and you can bet I’m hoping for a girl. I wouldn’t be disappointed if it’s a boy – I’d love another little boy around here – but my goodness, we’ll all be over the moon if it’s a girl. Congratulations to you both!
Congrats to you both!! This is wonderful news!!
I am jealous I have three boys!! maybe I’ll be lucky next time and have a girl. Don’t get me wrong I adore my boys.