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Is it a boy or a girl? Our big news - FIND OUT RIGHT HERE! (Photos, too)

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with Austin Texas Homes, LLC 453249

Whenever you are considering reading a post on ActiveRain, there is some "preview" text which appears there. I think it's about 50 words or so. At any rate, if I give it away too soon, some may choose not to click on the headline and read the actual post.   Instead, I decided to draw it out a little bit first.

Okay, I can't stand it anymore.

IT'S A GIRL!!!

We took our two older kids along with us to find out, and they were very excited to see the baby moving. It always makes it seem more "real" for the rest of us. Perhaps more important than finding out the gender was the fact that our baby girl checked out as 100% normal based on the stuff that they look for at this point. That was truly a relief, since there were a couple of small issues last time that required approximately 197 additional ultrasounds (read as: thousands of dollars).

Here is the quote of the day from my wife, Pam, about this topic:

Well, at least we don't have to see the fetal cardiologist again. "Hey guys - we need you to see this doctor that makes umpteen gadzillion dollars per minute. He is here to tell you that everything is just fine. Please pay at the front.".

The pictures on the right are authentic, and taken this afternoon:

  1. Sucking her thumb or chewing fingers
  2. Just chilling out
  3. Waving?

Needless to say, this was a terrific pre-Thanksgiving present. We are blessed beyond belief, and we have so much to be thankful for this year.

On a side note, we haven't spent much time on names yet, so we are open to your suggestions for interesting girl names.

Our tastes tend to go to less common girl names - we have Aleah and Abrielle so far.  Also, since we are constantly confusing their names with each other, we have definitely decided NOT to have another "A" name. 

I can't really promise you anything other than giving you credit, but we are all ears!

Thanks so much for reading about our special day. I really appreciate those of you who have kept us in your prayers.  Have a very happy Thanksgiving!

     

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Roland Woodworth
Blue Cord Realty - Clarksville, TN
Blue Cord Realty

Jason... CONGRATULATIONS on the new baby Couch ! I know you must be so proud !

Nov 30, 2008 01:01 PM
Judi Morgan
RETIRED - San Antonio, TX
San Antonio, TX Real Estate

Jason, haven't been here much the past week so I missed the big announcement!!!

Congratulations on a new baby girl.   She's beautiful.  Judith is a biblical name (and no longer a common name)   :)

Nov 30, 2008 03:22 PM
Jennifer Lew
DocuSign, Inc. - Seattle, WA

Jason, congratulations!!!  I know you're trying to stay away from A's, but my absolutely favorite girl name is Aria.  That's what I'm planning to name my daughter (if I ever actually have one). 

Dec 01, 2008 03:45 AM
Brian Foxworth SC, GA, FL, & TN Mortgage Loans
Palmetto South Mortgage - Columbia, SC

Congratulations! -daughters rock - until they want you to play Pretty Pretty Princess 50 times in one day..... Except that one thing -they are awesome -nothing like coming home and your little girl running to you while screaming "Daddy's home!!!!!!!!"

Dec 01, 2008 05:43 AM
Kathy Riggle
STAGING SMART N SOLD - Houston, TX
Houston Home Staging

Hi Jason-

My daughter waited to tell us on Thanksgiving that she & her husband are expecting a daughter,(their first child) too! Due date is June 8th and she picked an "A" name-Alyson.  Best wishes to your family!

Dec 01, 2008 01:57 PM
John March
Charisma Media Group, LLC - Bluffton, SC
"Engage, connect, prosper" (Matt 6:33)

Congratulations jason. You must be so excited! My family was blessed with our first granddaughter in july.

 

 

Dec 02, 2008 12:03 AM
Marie Westerman
Blanchard and Calhoun Real Estate/ Wilson Parker Homes - Evans, GA
New Homes Sales Specialist Evans GA REALTOR

Congratulations Jason! My first 6 children all have M names, Michael, Mitchell, Mickale (I thought he was a girl and only had the name Mickala picked), and Mason, my girls are Montana, Makinizi, and then my hubby couldn't pick a M name so I finally have a Cheyenne (middle name Marie). Good Luck and I'm so glad everyone is healthy and happy!

Dec 04, 2008 10:45 AM
Marie Westerman
Blanchard and Calhoun Real Estate/ Wilson Parker Homes - Evans, GA
New Homes Sales Specialist Evans GA REALTOR

Congratulations Jason! My first 6 children all have M names, Michael, Mitchell, Mickale (I thought he was a girl and only had the name Mickala picked), and Mason, my girls are Montana, Makinizi, and then my hubby couldn't pick a M name so I finally have a Cheyenne (middle name Marie). Good Luck and I'm so glad everyone is healthy and happy!

Dec 04, 2008 10:49 AM
Deb Brooks
Brooks Prime Properties Wichita Falls Texas - Wichita Falls, TX

Jason, as I mentioned before, Melody Crouch is pretty. She will be your Swan Song. Unless of course, you and Pam keep the (mom)entum going! Melody. I vote for that. Your greatest love is music.

Later my friend, Deb

Dec 04, 2008 12:39 PM
Tony Orefice
NorthGroup Real Estate/www.TonyORealtor.com - Concord, NC
Realtor- Cabarrus County, NC

Cingratulations Jason!!! Always love to hear good news. My daughters names are: Annalisa Rose and Katrina Scarlett. How about those for a name for your baby?

Dec 15, 2008 02:24 AM
Ginger S
Wilkinson & Associates, Wilmington NC - Wilmington, NC
Wilmington NC Real Estate & Relocation~

Jason, I missed this when it was hot off the press. Congrats on your soon to be beautiful daughter. How about Bella? I met a little girl the other night with this name.. Lovely!

Dec 21, 2008 02:56 PM
Terrie Leighton
Ferrari-Lund Real Estate - Reno, NV
Reno Real Estate Agent ~ Selling Homes in Reno

Very exciting Jason. Congratulations to you and your family! My girl's name is Kenna. I love it.

Dec 28, 2008 02:14 AM
Alan Kirkpatrick
Austin Texas Homes - Round Rock, TX
Alan in Austin

Jason:

Great news and great pictures. I know you are excited. Congratulations on your Anniversary as well.

Jan 02, 2009 02:09 AM
Harrison K. Long
HomeSmart, Evergreen Realty - Irvine, CA
REALTOR , GRI, Broker associate, Attorney

Jason ... congratulations on the news about the birth of your baby girl.  That's great.

What about ... "ILEAH".  Beautiful name.

Harrison

 

Jan 14, 2009 12:24 PM
Rob and Camille Di Maio
San Antonio Real Estate - Keller Williams Legacy - San Antonio, TX

Congratulations!  We are having our first son in 11 weeks, after three daughters.  We are all so excited.  I can't believe when I open his closet that there is no PINK in there!

Jan 18, 2009 12:42 AM
Alan Kirkpatrick
Austin Texas Homes - Round Rock, TX
Alan in Austin

Jason: 90 comments, fearless leader you are amazing. Hope you are having a great week.

Jan 19, 2009 11:37 PM
Jason Crouch
Austin Texas Homes, LLC - Austin, TX
Broker - Austin Texas Real Estate (512-796-7653)

ROB & CAMILLE - It sounds like you are due around the same time that we are, since we are about 11.5 weeks away ourselves.

ALAN - Thanks, buddy.  Still no lunch plans on the calendar with you!  What's up with that?

Jan 20, 2009 02:07 AM
Jeff&Grace Safrin
F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real Estate - Valparaiso, IN
SpousesSellingHousesTM

God Bless you all Jason! thats awesome!

Sincerely,

Grace

Feb 18, 2009 03:32 AM
Sharon Alters
Coldwell Banker Vanguard Realty - 904-673-2308 - Fleming Island, FL
Realtor - Homes for Sale Fleming Island FL

Jason, I just wandered over here from Missy's post. How cool to see your baby! My daughter was clearly sucking her thumb during her sonogram and the proof positive was when she was born, that's what she did until she broke the habit around 4-5.

Feb 20, 2009 03:22 PM
Melissa Corman Sieg
Corman Home Sales & Property Management - State College, PA

Hi Jason - I don't know if I'm too late to add my two cents.  However, I wanted to throw out my experience with names.....  I don't think it matters that your other two kids names begin with an A.  Confusion can happen anyway - for instance....my name is Melissa - I grew up being called Missy.  I have two older sisters, Kathy and Sharon.   For years when I was young, I thought my name was Kath-Shar-Miss as my parents would mean to call me (or probably yell at me for something or other) and would start with "Kath-Shar-Miss".....

Good luck to you and your family while you enjoy the experience of another child!

Mar 27, 2009 12:22 PM