Thursday, April 01, 2010

Baby #4

My tears flowed freely as I stood in front of the monitor at The Wife's Level II ultrasound yesterday.  Ten fingers and ten toes, spine perfect, fully formed lips and facial features, and-- thanks to the unusual abilities of our beloved sonographer-- a four-chambered heart with aortic arch evident.  And when I stepped back away from the details, I saw a gorgeous baby who looks just like her big brother and sisters.  My beloved.

That's right...  it's a girl.  It should be a fun ride with a house full of girls, and I couldn't be happier or more relieved. 

16 Comments:

At 1:04 PM, Blogger Mrs. said...

a healthy baby! I love this news.

 
At 1:29 PM, Blogger s_gamma said...

aww, how sweet!! Glad to hear everything looks good. She will be another beauty!

 
At 1:55 PM, Blogger Mike Croghan said...

This moved me to tears too, Mike. So happy for you guys!

 
At 1:58 PM, Blogger flippin said...

Wow, good news Mike.

 
At 2:17 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

Praises to God! This is truly another miraculous event! xoxoxoxoxox Nana of now FIVE!

 
At 2:39 PM, Blogger Danielle said...

Hoorah!! Better build another bathroom while you're at it!! :)

 
At 2:55 PM, Blogger Paige said...

Congratulations! I can relate to feeling outnumbered :)

 
At 2:55 PM, Blogger kate said...

Oh Mike, I'm so pleased that you and Stacy decided to find out! Congratulations on your houseful of pink. We can't wait to meet the little sweetheart.

 
At 3:12 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

excellent

Abby Andrusko

 
At 3:44 PM, Blogger Greta said...

My tears are flowing freely too! Hooray for another Stavlund sweetheart. Can't wait to meet her.

 
At 4:43 PM, Blogger Lori said...

Fantastic news! Thanks for sharing the joy.

 
At 12:16 AM, Blogger Randy Buist said...

So excited for you! I recall the two of you announcing your pregnancy with the twins, and we were filled with joy... Christ is Risen Indeed!

 
At 3:49 PM, Blogger hsy said...

Wow. Happy tears from me, too.

 
At 7:06 PM, Blogger Moff said...

I just saw this... I can't wait to meet her, too, and am so very grateful that she appears to be developing normally. Prayers for her, her Mommy and Daddy, and *all* the little Stavlunds.

 
At 10:56 PM, Blogger Lisa said...

Girls are wonderful! Congratulations!

 
At 1:58 PM, Anonymous Kim B. said...

Congratulations Mike and Stacy! Wonderful news. Keep us posted on the baby's development and how Stacy is feeling.

 

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