Well this time... the old wives' tale proved true! The other thing that proved true was my neighbor's dream. Remember these kids? They had since moved away but dropped by right after thanksgiving. After some hugs and small talk, one of the oldest girls (11yrs old) said to me, "the real reason we had to come by was because I've been having dreams about you. I've been dreaming that you are pregnant and that it is a baby girl!" Our chins dropped! We were only about 6 weeks (?) pregnant at that time and NO ONE knew! Pretty cool huh!
We are so thrilled to be having a little girl. David's and my gut had been telling us this is what we would be having from the beginning. I woke up yesterday before the doctor and thought to myself, "there is just no way this isn't a girl. I know it is a girl." Sure enough... the tech told us she was 100% sure it is a beautiful, healthy, little girl!
The name... She will go by Magnolia. Magnolia is a name that we just came up with. I'm not quite sure how, but I do know that we wrote it down a couple years ago as a leading contender. She might eventually go by Maggie, but we are going to try to make Magnolia stick. Catherine is a family name... my mom's name! But it is also my grandmother name and my first name. Although the spelling always alternates between C and K. So my grammie is a K, mom is a C, I'm a K, and now little one will be a C!
I'm going to try to control myself from buying cute little girl things until the time comes closer... but it will be a challenge!!
WE ARE SO EXCITED!!
I'm adding a quick P.S.(several hours after first writing this post)... the more I think about it, I'm somewhat convinced that we got the name Magnolia from this beautiful song by Ellie Holcomb. It's a song about God calling out to one of his daughters, wanting her to dwell in his love and be his "sweet companion." Such a beautiful reminder of how God loves us and desires our hearts. I am so excited to watch our Magnolia grow strong in the love of such a precious savior.
{Speaking of which, you should buy the new album by Drew Holcomb and the Neighbors, Chasing Someday!}
54 comments...:
Congratulations to you and your family :)
eeeeekkkk!!!! so exciting!!!! congrats, sweet friend. :)
Awww..Congrats, darling and I love the name:) Hugs and kisses...Im so happy for you both! Muah
aw congrats on your baby girl! they have so much cute lil clothes :)
Congrats! I love the name you picked...Magnolia is gorgeous!
I wish I knew you in real life, I would totally buy you cute girly things!
Congratulations! Love the name. Beautiful.
How sweet! A lil princess!! congratulations Momma! =)
Melanie's Randomness
wonderful news. congrats. what a pretty name :)
Congrats to you guys! Happy for you
Congratulations Blair!! That's wonderful! I know she'll be just as beautiful as her mom! :)
What a pretty name! Congratulations!
Awe! Congratulations! Little girls are just the sweetest! Beautiful name you chose - I especially love her middle name!
So excited for you!
xx
Joanna
Congratulations!! So excited for you :)
that is such a beautiful name!
Congrats! I LOVE the name Magnolia! Beautiful~
Oh Congrats!! I love the name!
I'm grinning from ear to ear - congratulations! Magnolia is a beautiful name, simply beautiful and my mother's name is also Katherine so I'm partial to that as well :)
ooooh congrats to you and your family!! what a beautiful little girl she will be! love the names :)
i'll have to try the wives' tale test to see what we *might* be having!
what a great blessing on valentine's day!! happy tuesday, friend!
CONGRATULATIONS! I love the story about your old neighbour!
Beautiful naame too!
HUGS
Char.x
congratulations!!
congrats on finding out the gender! im sure it will be hard not to buy cute baby girl clothes, there's so much out there!!! love the name!!
Congrats! That is such a beautiful name and I know (because of her genes) that she will be beautiful inside and outside.
YAHOOOOOOOOOO soosososososos excited for you guys :) cant wait to see lots of fun girly inspiration :)
Congratulations!! Magnolia is a beautiful name :)
Yes!! Blair this put the biggest smile on my face. You and your hubby are going to be the absolutely best parents in the entire world. And Magnolia is already stunning just like her mommy. I am so happy for you girl. Hope you are feeling amazing!! Love you Blair! xo
Congrats!!! So excited for you guys!
This is really amazing and I love the little girl's name!
oh yay! how exciting that you are having a little girl! can't wait to "meet" her!!
xo,
cb
i was so excited to get your text yesterday!!! woohoo!
How exciting, baby girls are the best! what a wonderfully sweet name. I just love it.
aw, so exciting!!! just thinking of all the sweet little girl clothes! Magnolia is a beautiful name! I'm so excited for you both! I know you can't wait to "meet" her!
little girls are the best! Magnolia...oh my, what a treasure of a name!
Wonderful news! you're going to love her to pieces. congrats!
what a sweet name!
congrats!
I, too, am excited for you both! Or, you three!!!!???!!!! Magnolia is so lovely. So southern. So sweet. Many blessings sweet friend.
Yay! How exciting!!! Huge congratulations to you, I can't believe the old wives tale worked!
Let the clothes shopping begin!!
Congratulations! I adore the name Magnolia- it is so strong & beautiful. I've long hoped I could name a baby girl that but I don't think my hubs would go for it. Enjoy~
Congratulations! When my mom was pregnant with my 5 sisters and I...she always used that same method! Magnolia is a lovely name and I love how you can shorten it to Maggie. Wishing you and your family the very best!
YAAY! I was right I was right I was right! ;)
Congratulations. Enjoy the news--your'e having a GIRL! ;)
What fun.
yay! so exciting! congrats! magnolia is so unique and so sweet!
YAY!!!!!!!! So happy for you!!!! Congrats and LOVE the name!
Congratulations! That is so special! How cute is it that your old neighbor not only had the dream but also felt the need to share it. Maybe she is a prophetic dreamer. :)
I am so happy for you! Congratulations. What a sweet, sweet name.
Woohoo! Congrats, that is soooo exciting :) Little girls just make my heart melt <3
Congratulations for the baby girl! :D
I hope the pregnancy goes well and you have a successful birth to a healthy pretty baby girl :D
YURI
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Fantastic! Having been the parent of a girl for just over a year, I can tell you it's been a fun and wonderful ride.
What a beautiful name... LOVE it! Little girls are amazing and daughters have such a special bond w/their Mom! Congrats, pretty lady!! xo
Congrats! I couldn't be more happy for you.
Congrats, your blog is so lovely!
Congratulations...so exciting!!!
Liesl :)
Congratulations to you and your Hubby once again! Baby girls are the cutest – and I absolutely love the name. I wish lots of happiness for your growing family. :)
So excited for you and david! Maggie is a great name!!! But I may be a little biased :)
Congratulations! Magnolia is such a lovely name!
Congrats! I bet you can't wait even more now! :)
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