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Baby #3 is a GIRL

Isabel to be exact!

And Atticus new she was coming. Before Isaac was decided upon, Eric and I sat down with Atticus and asked him if he wanted to be a big brother and if he wanted a baby brother or a baby sister. Without any hesitation he said, "A sister. And her name is Isabel." It was very matter of fact and pretty spiritual. Up to that point in Atticus' life he had never met an Isabel or heard the name Isabel. But he knew. He knew then just like he did 1.5 yrs later.

Two months before Atticus passed away, my friend Sammy came from out of state to visit. The last time we had seen her she was pregnant with her 4th child and 3rd baby girl. When Sammy got to the house I said, " Atticus, do you remember Sammy? Last time we saw her she had a baby in her tummy. She had a baby girl."

Those of you who knew Atticus well know his "matter of fact" personality. And in his "matter of fact voice," said, "I know. I have a sister too." Sammy looked at me a bit blindsided and I quickly assured her that I was NOT expecting nor did I plan on it any time soon, if ever.

The rest of that day is a bit of a blur, but my sweet friend Sammy has the day memorized and later told me the twice more that day, while it was just her and Atticus, he told her, "I have a sister" and "I have a sister too." She said the spirit was so strong that she knew the Heavenly veil was thin for my sweet Atticus. (I tear up every time I think about it).

Atticus knew she was coming. He knew before we did. And he is getting her ready for our earthly chaos.

This little girl already has a big piece of our hearts and just an intense bond with her older brother Atticus. 

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Knowing that....

I was so SO sure the baby was a boy. Like went through the baby clothes sure. I had it set in my mind that, because everyone thought the baby was going to be "Isabel" Atticus was going to play a little trick and send us another brother forcing me to have more! 

I have always thought I would be the mom of all boys. I don't know why but I always have. Plus, at my ultrasound at 10 wks ( I had some bleeding issues which are now resolved) the tech said that she "thought she saw and 'extra' leg" but that the baby is still so small to not take it for fact." So that combined with my thinking that Atticus was going to play a trick on us made this baby GIRL's announcement such a shock.

The ultrasound tech (different from the previous one) asked again if we were sure we wanted to know the gender. Which we of course did. I was anxiously waiting for her to announce a baby BOY, my heart racing. 

Then she said... "I am 100% sure it's a GIRL!"

No joke, I flipped. Shot straight up from the bed and started happy screaming and kept yelling, "Oh My Gosh! Oh My Gosh! Oh. My. Gosh!!!" I was SOO shocked. Like blown away. I could see Eric smiling from ear to ear. We hugged and then I cried. My sweet Atticus told me she would come and she did. Baby Isabel is coming. I was immediately filled with gratitude for my amazingly spiritual Atticus. My cheeks hurt from smiling so hard. 

Eric and I hugged again then I hugged the technician, Eric thinks I am probably her most dramatic response she's ever had! He's probably right! After I kind of calmed down :) I asked her if she was really sure and she said, "1,000%" then proceeded to show me why she was so sure and that HER gender was definitely NOT in question. And by golly, she's right. It's a GIRL!!!

We cannot wait to meet you baby Isabel! Give your big brother Atticus the biggest hug from us. We love you both and are so happy to be an eternal family!!