Are we ready for this?

Yesterday was a big day in our family. Tiny Tornado had to spend an extra day with the babysitter so that her Daddy and I could go to the doctor. We are 20 weeks pregnant and got to discover whether Peanut 2 (P2) was going to be a girl or boy. Both of us were pretty sure P2 was a girl but we still had doubts of course. The best part is getting to see that tiny baby moving around on the screen and knowing that everything is healthy.

Sitting in the dark room, we both got the giggles. The ultrasound technician started the scan and the first thing she says is "baby is curled up and we will see how much we can do". A few minutes later as we watch the tiny baby on the screen spinning, bouncing, waving and kicking the technician says "this baby is very active". As the ultrasound continues on we hear "this baby is making me work for everything, I don't know if we will get everything we need, I am going to have another technician come in for these last few to see if they can't get them". All of these exact words and phrases we had heard once before in August of 2012 when we were 20 weeks pregnant with Tornado. That time we had to have a second ultrasound done because it was not going to happen. This time at least we got all of the required pictures, it only took 20 minutes longer than usual per the technician. After 3 times of checking, P2 finally allowed a look and gave us the answer we were waiting for. Another little girl will be joining our family in September. As we watched the antics on the screen a small measure of concern filled us. Tornado has earned her nickname on a daily basis and doesn't stop moving unless she is sleeping. Can we handle 2 little girls that are that active?

Now that we are on the downhill slide of growing this baby we will make ourselves ready for a second little girl. If she has half the joy and smiles that Tornado has we will survive and flourish. Our family is growing and what an amazing blessing for us to have 2 tiny girls growing and changing every day. Now, however, Tornado is sleeping and I should do the same for shortly naptime will be a thing of the past.