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It's a girl!!!

I guess my instincts were correct, we are having a girl. Needless to say, we are both a bit shocked. Everyone kept telling us it was a boy--the Chinese prediction calendar, Chris, my Dad, his parents (on the basis of familial history). Anyway, it is a girl and in true fashion, our child refused to turn over during the ultrasound, so they were unable to examine her heart or her face. As a result, we have to back for another ultrasound in two weeks. I also received some troublesome news that I have placenta previa. Supposedly, this is very common early in pregnancy and often self-corrects. Hopefully, such will be the case with me. Until another ultrasound at 24 weeks to determine progress, I am to do no physical activity. Should be rather easy since I am not a faithful gym goer as it is, however, kind of ironic as a colleague asked today if a group of us wanted to work out together. I agreed with an abounding "yes." I guess someone has other plans for me. Sad. All in all, we have pleased few. Jessica has her baby with "no penis" and Olivia has her first girl cousin. Not bad. Bring on the pink!

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Lisa said…
Kara
Congrats on the Girl! I look forward to a niece!!
Lisa
Lauren said…
Hey!
I guess I was right after all! YAY! I am soo excited to have another niece! I hope I wasn't the last one to be called though!

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