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4:28 pm Tuesday, August 18, 2009

Counting my 'little blessings'

By Staff
Melissa Cason
For the past few months, I have been asked the same question over and over again, "What are you having?"
When people would ask me this question I always replied, "I don't know yet, but I think it's a girl."
Ten weeks into my pregnancy I became convinced I'd be the proud mother a new baby girl this January. I was so convinced I referred to my unborn child as a she whenever the baby was discussed.
I figured if I were wrong, I'd find out eventually, but until then I'd enjoy thinking I was having a girl.
At my last doctor's appointment, I begged Dr. Gams to do another ultrasound to see if I am right about having a girl. It's needless to say I was getting really impatient. At that point, I think I wanted to right more than I wanted the baby to be a girl. After all, I always felt that both Jordan and Cameron were boys early on in my pregnancies.
So when I crossed the four-month mark, I called Angelique at Little Blessings to find out if I was right about having a girl this time.
Jimmy and I went in for the ultrasound last Friday. I'll be honest, I fully expected her to tell my I was having a baby girl.
But, what I found out was that I am going to be the mother of three little boys. Yes, you heard that right. I am having a boy.
When we first got there, I was afraid weren't going to see what he was because he had his legs crossed and it was hard to see.
But, with a little work and patience, we discovered the baby I am carrying Gavin not Peyton as we had thought.
I was blown away. I didn't cry or even get upset. I just laughed because I was fooled, and I found it humorous.
While we were at Little Blessings, Angelique also showed us a 3D image of our baby's face, and I saw an image that looked just like my Jordan.
I couldn't help but fall in love with him right then.
I know that God puts an instinct in a mother to love her child moment she sees his face.
During my first two pregnancies, I had to wait until they were born before I fell head over hills in love. But, this time, I already have.
We are all very excited about getting to meet Gavin in a few more months, but for now, I am thankful to have all three of my little blessings. Even if they are boys.

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