A year ago today, Josh and I got to “see” our little baby for the first time and we found out that we were going to have a little girl. When people first find out you’re going to have a baby, they often ask, “Do you want a boy or girl?” It’s a rather awkward question to answer. If you say you want a girl and then have a boy, will people think you’re unhappy with your new baby? Of course, ultimately what we all want is a healthy baby, boy or girl.

I had always thought I wanted a boy first – boy first and then a girl. In fact, I was going to be happy with six boys and no girls. I remember the night in July I told Josh that I had had a change of heart and wanted a girl. (I felt bad for even voicing what I thought I wanted, since I knew I’d be happy with a boy or girl.) I think God was putting in my heart the desire to have a girl – since he knew. A year ago when the sono tech said we were going to have a girl, we both got teary-eyed – God was blessing us with a beautiful baby girl, our Rebecca Grace Jensen.

Last week Becca, Josh, and I were delighted to attend the NICU annual reunion. We saw both of the doctors and several of the nurses who took care of Becca during her stay in the hospital. We are so grateful for these precious people, who did so much for us when Becca was born. I still remember many of the tips the nurses gave us about taking care of Becca. I still hear Miss Kathy’s voice every time I give Becca a bath.

At the reunion, Becca loved meeting Build-A-Bear (the big live one!). She wouldn’t talk for anyone else, but when Build-A-Bear came by, she would squeal and hold out her hands to touch him. We decided that we need to buy a bear costume to use when Becca is grumpy. We’re looking forward to attending the NICU reunion next year and hope to see more of our nurse friends again.

This week I experimented with making baby food. I have a good friend who is very resourceful with tips and ideas about what to do. My “experiments” turned out well, so next week I’m planning to make a few big batches for the freezer. Becca did a great job eating her green beans and loved having bananas added to her oatmeal – yum, yum!

We’re enjoying the fall weather that arrived in Texas last week. It’s so nice to be able to have the windows open. I “introduced” Becca to grass this week. She’s not so sure what she thinks about standing or sitting on it. Yesterday, we went outside and played in a puddle on the sidewalk. Becca liked that better than standing in the grass.