So, bring on oversized bows, smocked dresses, and all things pink and frilly…
WE’RE HAVING A GIRL!!
She looks perfectly healthy.
She was moving like crazy on ultrasound.
My due date of October 12th looks right on.
And her name will be Mary Grace Allison.
Now, for a quick tutorial on her name (Matt requested this)…
Our daughter will go by “Mary Grace”, not “Mary”. It’s a double name… you know, it’s how they do things in the South. š No hyphen. Matt plans on nicknaming her “Gracie” but forbids anyone from calling her strictly “Mary”.
As for the origins of her name, my great-grandmother’s name was Mary, and I have the most wonderful memories of her sweet nature (and darn good cooking). And Grace is just classic and, well, downright Biblical (Ephesians 2:8).
We are beyond thrilled to be welcoming a sweet little girl in to this world, and most of all, that she looks healthy.