The couple was expecting baby number four. The ultrasound indicated a girl! They already had two boys, and a second daughter would round out their family perfectly!
The nursery was decorated in feminine colors and her name, Ava Elizabeth, was embroidered, framed and hanging on the wall near the crib.
When it was time to deliver, Grandma came to stay with the three older children. Late that night the expected call came, but the message was unexpected! “Mother and baby are doing fine…but it’s NOT a girl! We have a perfect seven-pound boy!”
Early the next morning the kids came running into Grandma’s room. “Is our sister here yet?”
“Yes, the baby is here, but it’s not a girl. You have a baby brother.”
“What? Oh No!” The boys had disappointed frowns. Their sister was fighting back tears.
“Listen closely. We expected a girl. We wanted a girl. But God knows what is best. God has decided the best thing for this family now is a wonderful baby boy. God knows what He is doing. Let’s go to the hospital and see your new brother!”
An hour later they were all smiles as each took a turn sitting on the sofa holding their new brother. During the drive home the six-year-old said, “Baby Alex doesn’t know anything about Jesus. We will have to teach him!”
Addendum: The family DID eventually get their girl. Her name? Ava Elizabeth, of course!
- I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth. 3 John 1:4
- Children are a heritage from the Lord, offspring a reward from him. Psalm 127:3
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I am a mother of 4 – 1 boy 3 girls. The 4th was a surprise – I did want a boy, but I really wanted a girl. The sonogram showed a girl and a girl was delivered. My quiver was full.
God knew what He was doing when he brought her into the family.
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Yes He did! It sounds as if you have a perfect family–and a big brother to protect his little sisters. God is good!
Interesting. I thought the doctors were pretty good at knowing the sex of the unborn, certainly by the third trimester. Of course, the most important thing is that the child was born healthy.
Usually that’s true, but mistakes sometimes happen nevertheless. She only had one ultrasound, which was during her second trimester.