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So we had our ultrasound today and the baby finally stopped being modest and showed us some parts! We are expecting a little GIRL! Check out the ultrasound image. Yes, yes, we know that it is hard to tell what you are looking at. Imagine that we took the baby and sat her, naked, on a photocopier. You'd basically be looking at a copy of her bum and the bottom of her legs. OK. Now, look at the black area that is to the right of the word "labia." You'll see two vertical highlights. These are the baby's femur bones. So now look in between the two femurs and you'll see, well, little girl parts.

Of course, with an ultrasound you only have somewhere around 85% accuracy in determination of sex--especially with girls. So there is always a chance that a little boy pops out in the end (which would really tickle Breyten, who is still hoping for a brother). But the doctor seemed pretty confident that these were indeed girl parts, and we're pretty comfortable with her assessment.

We'll let you know when we have a name!