This past week, we had the all important anatomy scan, where we anxiously entered the darkened room and hoped that all was well with our baby. Thankfully, it was, and we breathed a sigh of relief to know our little one was growing and developing as it should. And then, it was time to discover the gender.
I’ve never hesitated when deciding whether or not to find out the sex of the baby. Not only because 40 weeks seems like a extraordinarily long time to wait, but it allows the excitement to build, the conversations with each other to begin about what life might be like if we had a boy or girl, to slowly ponder over names and carefully select tiny items of clothing and lovingly decorate the nursery. Before the whirlwind of a newborn enters our world and there’s no time for anything else. But above all, I like to know the gender as it helps me bond with the baby. Knowing the sex, and being able to refer to baby as ‘he’ or ‘she,’ rather than ‘it.’ And if the worst was to happen, and we lost another baby, I would be thankful that I had that time knowing who our little one was when they were still alive inside me.
We had no preference for gender. I loved to imagine having another boy, a little brother for Henry, and picturing the brotherly bond they’d develop, that we never got to know after losing William and Noah. Yet at the same time, I’ve always imagined myself having a little girl and it would be lovely to have both a boy and a girl. When we were told I was carrying a baby girl, it didn’t come of as much of a surprise, in a way I was expecting it, after already having three boys. It was a treasured moment, discovering that we have a daughter. Three boys and a girl. Just as my parents have.
We had no problems picking names for boys, we chose three we love and still have more on our list should we have had another one. Girls names we’re finding a little trickier. We love feminine, soft names, but agreeing upon one is proving difficult. With all the boys, we waited until they were born until we finally selected a name from our shortlist, wanting to see their sweet little faces to see which they suited, so perhaps we’ll do the same with our baby girl.
Congratulations on your little girl, she will have a lovely big brother to look out for her at school now. Congratulations! xxx
Congratulations on your little girl! I have three girls. Girls are lovely, emotional, but lovely. she'll be thoroughly adored and cared for by her big brothers I'm sure.
Congratulations, Amy! I'm so happy for you, and am looking forward to all the updates. Hope you're enjoying it across the pond – your house looks absolutely beautiful!
Aww congratulations!! I had a little girl 13 weeks ago and it's been so much fun buying girly clothes for her 🙂
Helen x
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This is so adorable! I am so happy for you and am wishing you all the best! <3
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Congratulations! What an adorable way to reveal it!
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Congrats on your baby girl! Wishing you all the best.
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Congratulations!! How exciting! Looking forward to all of your updates! xx
Aw congratulations xx
Congratulations!
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Amazing news Amy! Congratulations – she's going to be so beautiful. xo
PS, I'm the opposite to you – I have a long list of girls names I love but really struggling on one for my little boy! I have one in mind but we haven't completely agreed on it yet. xo
Congratulations Amy! She'll be the most wonderfully treasured little princess, I'm sure. It's so special being able to read about your pregnancies. (:
Awww congratulations! I have a boy and a girl; the boy is the older one of the two and he is such a good big brother to his little sister. It's such a lovely relationship to watch grow. Names are so tough. We had a few for my daughter but there were ones I loved that husband hated such as Poppy, Lilly, Daisy, Rosie…Such an exciting time!
Congratulations Amy, I'm so happy for you all 🙂 Can't wait to follow the rest of your pregnancy x
Oh Amy I am so beyond pleased for you! I have to keep reminding myself to check for your updates now – I miss you being on our time so much, but then I'm so pleased I still get to have a peek at how life is for you over the pond. I'm so happy for you! xx
Congratulations! Wonderful news xx
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Congratulations! How exciting you're having a girl!! I actually waited and really thought I was having a boy. When the baby arrived it was a beautiful little girl and now I can't imagine having a boy!
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Congratulations Amy! I'm so pleased for you! xx
Congratulations! I just stumbled upon your blog and I can't wait to hear more about your pregnancy and beautiful family! <3
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Massive congrats Amy- a little girly will be a perfect addition to the family. xx
Congratulations on your little girl. It is so much fun buying girly clothes xx
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Congratulations – a little girl! You must be so excited, wishing you all the best!
Lauren
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Oh my goodness, I completely missed this. So many congratulations xxx
It has obviously been a long time since I've checked this blog! I didn't even realize you were pregnant! That is so amazing. Congratulations and so many well wishes your family's way. There's something very beautiful about the way a brother and sister bond, and I'm so happy you'll be able to experience that. So much love! Can't wait to see all the beautiful pictures when she's here. x
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sweet baby drese. love it.
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