When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; And through the rivers, they will not overflow you. Isaiah 43:2



Monday, February 1, 2010

It's a...

Well, I suppose by now, the cat's out of the bag. We know what gender Haner baby #4 is.

But, let me say this before I share the gender, I was surprised by my reaction. Armed with the conviction that it really didn't mattter what it was, no prior premonitions or preferences, I was startled by the tears that came on the way home from the blessed ultrasound that not only revealed the gender, but the apparent good health of this baby. My eggs are getting old after all, so it was nice to see all four limbs, ten fingers and ten toes, and a cute little face and intact spine.

Perhaps I was just tired from the night of no sleep. Bad dreams for Kya last night. I don't mind being awake to cuddle my girl through her fear, but it does make for a rough next morning.

Perhaps I had to mourn the loss of that other gendered child...the fact that I will never again have another of the opposite gender...

I don't know what it was, but I was really really sad.

UNTIL...


I started thinking...


ABOUT...


...all the bows and dresses and skirts and tutus I get to make!

IT'S A GIRL!!!

14 comments:

Lynette said...

Oh, yay! Kya will have a sister. I am so happy for you. It would have been awesome if it were a boy too, of course. But you have to know that I love that she will be close enough in age to be friends with Livvie. I am so glad that you decided to tell, I have been wondering all day!

Raquel said...

YAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY! i am SO excited!

R. Hansen said...

Congratulations...I was going to guess boy just so that you could have another after this. hehe

Terra said...

Congratulations Haner Mom! That is very exciting and of course we all know either way is a good way but dreaming in pink for a few months will be nice!!!

Lift Up Your Hearts said...

Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa! It's a GIRL!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm so excited!!!

Rossie said...

AAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!
I knew that was a hint on my blog about even numbers!! I knew it...I knew it!! I know you make the most beautiful things ever, but please please please let me make some things too...I am going through baby girl withdrawl!!!
I love you my friend and I am so excited for you and your family!!

Dani said...

Yippeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee! Congratulations, amiga!

Unknown said...

I am soooooo HAPPY!!! for you!!!

Mandee said...

Congrats Tara! Sisters are the best! I don't know what I would do if I didn't have mine.

Dana said...

YAY!! I am SO excited! I love boys, but girls are so much fun to dress up!!

brooke said...

Congrats!!! That is sooo exciting. I have to admit I'm a little jealous your daughter will have a sister! I'm so happy for you especially that she is healthy.

Too Many Kids In The Bathtub said...

Oh Congratulations!!!! You are going to go crazy matching them!!!!!! SOOO happy for you1

Carly Smoker said...

Congratulations! I just came over to see how your family is doing and found the good news.
We are leaving on the 17th, do you need any laying hens?
You can find us these days on carlysmoker.com

Cheryl said...

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

SO happy for you, Tara! Can't wait to meet this little sweet GIRL!!!!