And we're having...

By Martha -
another GIRL!!!

We are really excited. She was so cute on the ultrasound--my favorite part was her little foot (measuring 3.5 cm right now). She wasn't doing flips and cartwheels like Mini was on her ultrasound so maybe she'll be a little mellower, more like Emmy. Most importantly, she looks healthy and her growth is right on. The only disappointment is that they didn't move my due date up at all. I was hoping to be moved up a week--away from Halloween. That's OK. The tech said she's actually measuring for November 1 so maybe I'll try to hold out for November 2 or 3.

Seeing her made me so excited to get to meet her! As much as I don't love being pregnant, I'm so excited to have another little bundle to hold!

Comments

Sarah Ewell said…
Congrats Martha! (and the rest of the fam!) That's awesome! It'll be fun to have 3 girls - Sisters! Tons of fun. I love having ultrasounds to see the kids. It makes it more real and exciting.
June 17, 2011 at 4:09 PM
Maggie said…
wahoo! you do girls so well :) I guess you know that the chinese fortunes will always be opposite.
June 17, 2011 at 6:44 PM
Tiffany said…
hey! just like us!!! congrats on having another baby girl.
June 17, 2011 at 7:59 PM
Amber King said…
Yay! Girls are the best! I'm excited for you guys.
June 18, 2011 at 10:47 AM
Christine and Nick said…
congrats!!! your girls are gonna be such good friends! everyone needs a sister! :)
June 18, 2011 at 12:59 PM
Melissa Markham said…
Hooray for another Birk girl!! Can't wait to see your belly in Balboa. :) Love, Aunt Melba
June 20, 2011 at 11:36 AM
MBurt said…
How fun! Another CUTE girl. As for your due date, I have a neighbor girl born on Halloween. She will be 4. She asks everyone, "what are you going to dress up as on your birthday?" it's really quite cute and I'm sure she loves it and thinks it's all for her.
June 20, 2011 at 10:51 PM
*Meg Larsen* said…
yay for Birk girls! you might have to have 7 kids if you want a boy ;o)

and i LOVE baby ultrasounds because it does seem much more real. Congrats!
June 21, 2011 at 9:18 AM
gbrooks said…
wahooo! congrats!
June 21, 2011 at 5:26 PM
Deanna said…
You're on a roll with girls! Why stop now?! :) Sorry that we are playing an endless game of phone tag. I will call you soon!
June 22, 2011 at 12:47 PM
Kendra said…
Congrats!!! I am so excited for you. :) 3 gorgeous little girls... how fun!!! Miss you guys!
June 28, 2011 at 7:13 AM
Lauren vdH said…
Yay, congrats! Claire always asks abt Emmy and mini when we go to the library. Do u ever go to the Wednesday programs? If so what time? Love ya, Lauren
July 1, 2011 at 3:45 AM
Anni Winings said…
Congratulations, Martha and Adam! Another girl! :) Have you guys thought about names?
July 3, 2011 at 1:28 PM
Astyn said…
Congratulations Martha!! That is really exciting. It seems like we have been meeting lots of people here in Iowa that have all girls or all boys in their family. Girls are a lot of fun...they will always have each other.

I am thrilled for you. And I hope you are feeling better.

Astyn
July 7, 2011 at 1:48 PM
M said…
Congrats, Moof. Following in the footsteps of your cute mom. Look how well all the cute Boyer girls have fared.
July 10, 2011 at 8:22 PM
Bekah said…
Hurray and congrats! I always wanted 4 girls so you can only imagine my envy! ;) Love ya and miss you!
July 10, 2011 at 10:41 PM
emily said…
That is so fun marth! Congrats!!
July 17, 2011 at 10:35 PM
Unknown said…
Yea!! Soo exciting! I was going to comment that you of all people should be used to a house of girls, or that you might need to have 7 if you want a boy... but apparently I'm not at all original after reading other comments... so I'll end by saying how lucky you are and hoping that you are staying cool through these summer months! Let us know next time you are up to SLC, I'd love to get together!
July 28, 2011 at 12:45 AM
Robnz Fam said…
That's so exciting!! I bet she looks just like Mini and Emmy. They look so much alike! She'll be so cute. I can't wait to see her, and hear her name! YAY! Congrats you guys!!
August 25, 2011 at 10:42 PM
Robnz Fam said…
That's so exciting!! I bet she looks just like Mini and Emmy. They look so much alike! She'll be so cute. I can't wait to see her, and hear her name! YAY! Congrats you guys!!
August 25, 2011 at 10:42 PM
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