My Girl

 I will always remember this day, February first, as the day my greatest wish was given to me - a girl!  From the moment I found out that February 1 would be the date of my ultrasound I was so excited.  When I first found out I was pregnant I thought I was having a boy.  I loved growing up with an older brother, and I just pictured myself with a little boy.  Before the ultrasound I did my homework.  I looked at tons of ultrasound pictures online, so I would be able to tell right away if it was a boy or a girl.  The day of the ultrasound finally came!  I could hardly contain my excitement.  The ultrasound tech zoomed in on the parts and said, "Guess what you're having?"  Thankfully I had done my homework because I could tell immediately - IT'S A GIRL!  I was delighted!

I had moments of major anxiety before this ultrasound.  I kept thinking to myself, "What if I never get my girl?  What if I have a boy and then for some reason don't or can't have any more kids?  I have to have my girl!"  I knew that deep down I would never feel complete if I didn't have a daughter.  I have such a special relationship with my mom, and I wanted to have that with my own daughter.  I remember laying in bed that night on February first.  I breathed a deep sigh of relief and thanked God for my girl.