It is a GIRL!

This morning at 10:30 our lives changed forever! We found out we are having a GIRL!!! Can we say pink, pink, and more pink? The whole family was with us as the lady announced, “It’s a Girl!” All I could hear were screams and Chris saying, “I told you so!” Cade also said, “I knew it!” I could not see Michelle but her and my mom were jumping for joy! Really Jumping! Claire told them to quit jumping on the furniture! Just to make sure the lady didn’t make a mistake Michelle asked her three different times if she was sure! The room was filled with joy and love. We could not have asked for a better day or a better moment. We were so blessed to be able to share this wonderful experience with our family. So the tradition continues…

My Mom was 17 when Michelle was born.
Michelle was 10 when I was born.

I was 17 when Claire was born.

Claire will be 10 when our daughter is born.

What is our lovely daughter’s name you ask…

Mary Madelyn Thiem

Mary is in honor of my grandmother (Mary Ann McGuire)

MARY

Gender: Feminine

Usage: English, Biblical

Pronounced: MER-ee (English), MAR-ee (English) [key]

Usual English form of Maria, which was the Latin form of the New Testament Greek names Μαριαμ (Mariam) and Μαρια (Maria) - the spellings are interchangeable - which were from the Hebrew name מִרְיָם (Miryam). The meaning is not known for certain, but there are several theories including "sea of bitterness", "rebelliousness", and "wished for child". However it was most likely originally an Egyptian name, perhaps derived in part from mry "beloved" or mr "love".

This was the name of several New Testament characters, most importantly Mary the virgin mother of Jesus, and Mary Magdalene. Due to the Virgin Mary this name has been very popular in the Christian world, though at certain times in some cultures it has been considered too holy for everyday use. In England it has been used since the 12th century, and it has been among the most common feminine names since the 16th century. The Latinized form Maria is also used in English as well as in several other languages.

This name has been borne by two queens of England, as well as a Queen of Scotland, Mary Queen of Scots. Another notable bearer was Mary Shelley (1797-1851), the author of 'Frankenstein'. A famous fictional character by this name was Mary Poppins, from the children's books by P.L. Travers.

Madelyn is a name Chris and I both have loved for years even before we were married.

MADELINE

Gender: Feminine

Usage: English, French

Pronounced: MAD-ə-lin (English), MAD-ə-lien (English), ma-də-LEEN (French), mad-LEEN (French) [key]

English form of MAGDALENE. This is the name of the heroine in a series of children's books by Ludwig Bemelmans, first published 1939.

She will go by her middle name (like my grandmother). Madelyn was ranked # 6 in 2009 for most popular names.

I will post a video of the sonogram and the home video we took today at a later time.

Thank you for all of your love and prayers! Please continue to keep us and baby Madelyn on your prayer list!