I think we are having a girl

Annabelle41415
Annabelle41415 Member Posts: 6,742 Member
edited March 2014 in Colorectal Cancer #1
My daughter (and her husband) finally made it in on Thursday. Since she is in the army I have seen her only once in two years and finally met her husband for first time. We had the ultrasound yesterday and although the legs were crossed our other daughter (ultrasound technician) said she thought it was a girl. We go back on Tuesday to see if this modest little baby will uncross it's legs so we can see the "plumbing." I saw the baby opening and closing it's mouth for about 25 seconds. Looked like the baby was talking up a storm (takes after her mommy). She is 5 months. I am so excited. If that isn't something to fight this battle for, I'm not sure what is (however I can still think of surviving for lots of reasons) :)

I get my daughter for 10 days and look so forward to spending quality time with her. It is so wonderful how children can bring such pleasure at any age. I am fortunate to have 8 wonderful children and blessed. We had the baby shower today and had a wonderful time. I was actually able to enjoy myself without hurting so bad all day. It took my mind off a lot and I was glad for that.

Kim

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  • tootsie1
    tootsie1 Member Posts: 5,044 Member
    #2
    Woohoo!
    Kim,

    I'm so happy for you! This is, indeed, something to live for big time. Enjoy your time with your daughter and look forward to the BEST thing in life, being a grandmother.

    *hugs*
    Gail
  • Patteee
    Patteee Member Posts: 945
    #3
    ahh a baby! Congrats
    ahh a baby! Congrats grandma! :)

    On May 16th 2008 I became a grandmother for the first time :) Then 4 days later I was dx'd with cc :( It was this little baby that got me through the tough times and yes, he gave me something worth fighting for.

    I took care of him last night- 15 months old- he was so cute tottling up to me, with his blanket in one hand, a book in the other, pointing to my lap and saying *Uhejoilpth* (which I think meant UP, lol) I squeezed him, kissed him, breathed him and the overwhelming joy that life and living does not get any better than this!
  • lizzydavis
    lizzydavis Member Posts: 893
    #4
    Kim, Congratulations on the little one!
    Your post was heartwarming. I am very happy for you and your family. Eight wonderful children are fortunate to have a wonderful mom!
  • kristasplace
    kristasplace Member Posts: 957 Member
    #5
    Wow, Kim!
    It sounds like you have an amazing family! Eight kids?? No wonder you're tired! lol!

    I'm so glad you had a pain-free day to enjoy with your family. There are small blessings everywhere, and sometimes we do get a break.

    Many hugs,
    Krista
  • Janet3
    Janet3 Member Posts: 59
    #6
    Congratulations!
    Nothing brings more happiness into our lives than love and a baby! Luck you! Enjoy!
  • Buzzard
    Buzzard Member Posts: 3,043 Member
    #7
    Janet3 said:

    Congratulations!
    Nothing brings more happiness into our lives than love and a baby! Luck you! Enjoy!

    That is just wayyyyy to cool........
    Nothing like the little ones to bring the smiles back to us....congrats sweetie....glad ya had a good day...
  • lisa42
    lisa42 Member Posts: 3,625 Member
    #8
    smiles
    Kim,

    It's so nice to hear happy news like this :)
    Wow- eight kids- I'm impressed!
    Enjoy your daughter's visit!

    You take care-
    Lisa
  • PhillieG
    PhillieG Member Posts: 4,866 Member
    #9
    Congrats Kim
    That is great news about the upcoming baby.
    Eight kids, wow.
    Kids can be such a wonderful distraction from what we are going through as well as an inspiration and motivation to keep on truckin'.
    -p
  • Julie 44
    Julie 44 Member Posts: 476 Member
    #10
    PhillieG said:

    Congrats Kim
    That is great news about the upcoming baby.
    Eight kids, wow.
    Kids can be such a wonderful distraction from what we are going through as well as an inspiration and motivation to keep on truckin'.
    -p

    All right
    Kim,
    That is GREAT news...Enjoy your family to the fullest cause thats what its all about FAMILY.....................JULIE
  • lmliess
    lmliess Member Posts: 329
    #11
    That is awesome!!!
    Enjoy your daughter and the time together. Glad you are feeling good.

    How are your counts?
  • Nana b
    Nana b Member Posts: 3,030 Member
    #12
    lmliess said:

    That is awesome!!!
    Enjoy your daughter and the time together. Glad you are feeling good.

    How are your counts?

    Very Awesome!
    Nana Bryant..........of 11.
  • Annabelle41415
    Annabelle41415 Member Posts: 6,742 Member
    #13
    Nana b said:

    Very Awesome!
    Nana Bryant..........of 11.

    11
    Wow 11 in family - that is amazing. Never a dull moment though :)

    Kim
  • Annabelle41415
    Annabelle41415 Member Posts: 6,742 Member
    #14
    lmliess said:

    That is awesome!!!
    Enjoy your daughter and the time together. Glad you are feeling good.

    How are your counts?

    Counts
    Linda: I'm taking the neuopogen shots and my white count was up this week but my platelet count went down 60 points. I go in Wednesday for blood test so I'll find out how white count/platelet is doing then. I took two weeks off of chemo to spend time with daughter. How are your counts and your chemo going?

    Kim
  • kimby
    kimby Member Posts: 797
    #15
    WooHoo!!
    Enjoy every, single minute!

    Kim
  • mommyof2kds
    mommyof2kds Member Posts: 519
    #16
    kimby said:

    WooHoo!!
    Enjoy every, single minute!

    Kim

    so exciting, so happy for
    so exciting, so happy for you and your family.
  • Fight for my love
    Fight for my love Member Posts: 1,522 Member
    #17
    Congratulations!This sounds
    Congratulations!This sounds great!My mom is looking forward to a gradchild too,but for the time being,to us,it's not on the schedule yet...
  • donnare
    donnare Member Posts: 266
    #18
    Congratulations!
    Hi Kim,

    Congrats on the new baby - nothing like a new little "angel" to put a smile on your face! Glad you enjoyed the shower and happy you get to be with your daughter - enjoy!!

    Be well,
    Donna

    PS - wow - 8 children - awesome!!

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