Most people have a "lucky number." More often than not, it's the date on which they were born. It's true for me as well. My lucky number has always been 12, born on the 12th. But as I get older, I'm realizing nothing is really about being lucky, it's about being blessed.
And, I am truly blessed.
In an entire century, a triple number date will only occur 12 times. Two of those twelve times in this century are now significant dates to me. The first, 10-10-10 was my very last day as an expectant mother. The next day I would lay eyes on my sweet boy for the first time, and fulfill my dream of becoming a mom. It was a day filled with anticipation, a little anxiety, but mostly joy, great joy.
Now, 12-12-12 is also a date I will never forget. When it comes to anatomy ultrasounds, there are two schools of thought. Some couples choose not to find out what they are having and be surprised when their child is born. Others choose to find out whether they are expecting a boy or girl at the ultrasound. We have found out our babies' gender both times at the ultrasound, and I wouldn't change those decisions. The first time around, we were able to build our excitement for the sweet baby boy that was on his way. And now, on this day, we are able to celebrate and anticipate the arrival of his baby sister. A girl! We are having a baby girl! Another triple number date that will go down in my books as a day filled with anticipation, a little anxiety, but mostly joy, great joy!
Meet baby Lucy...
