The genetic counselor called yesterday with the amnio results. And everything looks normal! Our little one is fine and healthy. And the sprite is a girl. A girl!
I started crying when she told me, and she patiently waited until I caught my breath enough to thank her for calling with the good news. And then I sat on the couch and cried some more. Big fat tears of joy.
I went for a walk afterwards, and nothing has ever looked quite like it did yesterday. The trees were greener than I'd ever seen them. The lake sparkled and shone and lapped the shore contentedly. The sun was gold and new. I felt like I was walking through a cloud of light. I don't think I've ever been as happy as I was yesterday. Not even on beta day. I am filled with gratitude and wonder. A healthy baby girl. Thank you world for this gift.
I am so happy for the good results and the news that you're having a girl! This is simply wonderful!
Posted by: dish | March 15, 2005 at 10:20 AM
Hot damn and hallelujah! wonderful news.
Posted by: Susan | March 15, 2005 at 11:02 AM
What beautiful news! Congratulations!
Posted by: Jen | March 15, 2005 at 11:18 AM
Congratulations!
Posted by: Amanda | March 15, 2005 at 12:43 PM
so v v happy for you, wonderful news
xxoo
Posted by: Tertia | March 15, 2005 at 01:08 PM
That is just super. Congratulations!
Posted by: Angela | March 15, 2005 at 04:26 PM
Lovely news, and a little girl. Wallow in the sheer pleasure. And please hurry up with the Box I have arm loads to send already and can't wait to find something pink.
x
Posted by: Meriel | March 16, 2005 at 01:07 AM
HEALTHY has to be one of the prettiest words there are, in every language. I'm very happy for you all.
Posted by: Lioness | March 16, 2005 at 05:34 AM
Sitting here so very happy for you and so very teary! What wonderful news...I'm so relieved to hear that all is well with the sprite and thrilled to learn that she's a girl. Your post brought me back to the day I received that phone call myself and heard the most beautiful words in the world. So glad you did too. And you're right...everything did look more beautiful that day...including 46XX.
Posted by: Dee | March 16, 2005 at 07:48 AM
Congratulations! That's amazing news. I'm so happy for you.
Posted by: Monica | March 16, 2005 at 02:02 PM
Congratulations on your daughter! :-)
Posted by: Milenka | March 16, 2005 at 10:03 PM
Congratulations--I hope everything goes swimmingly until you bring her home, and then, too!!
Posted by: Tracy B | March 17, 2005 at 03:55 PM
Late with catching up with you but congrats on your small femal lobster baby. I am so glad the news was good.
Posted by: B Mare | March 17, 2005 at 04:16 PM
Congrats...Im so so happy for you...woo hoo a little girl.. how nice...I can find out what mine is in 4 days.. maybe we will both be on the pink team.. again... congrats =-)
Posted by: chrissy | March 18, 2005 at 06:36 PM
Beautiful news!!!
Posted by: Menita | March 19, 2005 at 10:43 AM
A girl! Congratulations!
Posted by: Jen/VintageUterus | March 20, 2005 at 10:56 AM