Introducing...

Our very healthy, ultrasound compliant, little girl!



I still cannot believe that we have been blessed with a daughter. And although I would have been very happy with another baby boy, way, way, way in the deep down place of my heart I loved the idea of having a little girl. A daughter. I think it has something to do with being one...a girl, and a daughter that is. You know, knowing what girls are like, how they think. Something I'm still trying to figure out when it comes to the "Y" chromosomes in our house. All three of them. That being said, I feel so honored to be the mother or two sons. To experience the unique relationship that mamas have with their boys has been awesome, eye opening, hilarious, even when at times I just don't get them. I wouldn't trade it for anything.

I am so looking forward to meeting our baby girl and developing a totally new kind of relationship; the mother-daughter kind. I'm pleased as punch that she has two older brothers to protect her (when they aren't beating up on her of course). I'm excited for the pink that has already invaded the house, and the thought of all the girly things that are yet to come. I love you sweet one; your daddy and brothers do too. We pray for you each day and we are so glad you are part of our family!

Oh Baby!

I'm having some technical difficulties loading my video. I really wanted the cute little box with the play button instead of a link, but I can't figure it out. So a link it is. If you have a spare 4 minutes, watch the following video before you continue reading.

Engbers Family Video

We cut tape right before the tears started. Big sad eyes and a trembling chin were not what I expected to see from Jackson. He just kept saying, "But I don't want to have a baby." WHAT??? He's only been asking "when do we get to have 3 children in our family?" for about 6 months. He even asked a few weeks ago if we could maybe have a baby next summer. Too funny. He seems to have rallied from the initial blow and even called Nanny and Mema and the Papa's to share the good news...in case they had forgotten! Will just wanted to keep the baby's paci. He has no idea what's coming and that's probably best.

So, the word is out. I'm just over 12 weeks, and quite glad to have turned the corner as far as nausea and tiredness go. Even though we have had two ultrasounds, it was great to be able to hear the heartbeat from the outside at my appointment yesterday. My official due date is June 14 but we'll keep you posted as we move along.