We are expecting baby #3 August 15th! That makes me 12 weeks along. Despite the unexpectedness that many of you must be experiencing :), this was planned and we are excited! Why is it that we women forget after each pregnancy how awful it is to be so sick! I swore during each pregnancy that I would never do this to myself again because I was so sick! Then it's as if our minds somehow erase all of that after we hold that new sweet little baby in our arms for the first time. I'm thinking now why did I do this to myself?! I already have a boy and a girl! But how do you deny that burning urge when you feel you should have another one! I keep using positive thoughts and statements that this baby is going to be good to me and I'm not going to be sick and throwing up for six months and it's not going to have colic and it's going to sleep through the night and not whine and cry about everything for the first 4 years of it's life! :) I've heard those babies are out there....I'm just hoping one of them gets sent to us! :) Feel free to send wishful, positive vibes our way! :)
We told Gracie and Parker and our families on Christmas. We had the kids open up a present with diapers, a bottle and a binky in it. They were so cute! I think it actually took most of the family a second to get it, but I had to explain to the kids of course. Gracie was exploding with excitement, while poor little Parker didn't seem too pleased. Previously when Phil and I found out (only a week along) I would ask Parker if he liked babies and he'd tell me no because they are too loud and cry too much. I have to laugh because that's pretty ironic coming from the little boy who has mastered crying over everything and nothing all at once! Gracie remains ecstatic about the whole thing and Parker has gotten used to the idea and is getting more excited. It was so cute because one of the first things Parker asked me when he found out was if the baby was going to hurt me. When he asked me that, his sweet little face was full of concern and worry. He is constantly telling me he wants to see my baby. They both actually say they want a girl, but say they're ok with a boy too. Now if I tell you this next part you have to swear you won't take the names just in case we decide to use them! :) My theory is I feel like I surround myself with people I can trust and so if I tell the names then I have dibs....right ya'll?! :) Gracie wants to name it Walker if it's a boy and Whitney if it's a girl. Parker wants to name it Dash if it's a boy and Violet if it's a girl. Parker's names come from 'The Incredibles'! Funny boy! Phil and I are of course totally undecided and both think each others suggestions are terrible! What's ironic about the name Violet that Parker picked is that it's my grandma's middle name. So who knows?! We like Gracie's names, but we need more ideas people! :) We'll keep you posted and let you know when we find out what it is.
We told Gracie and Parker and our families on Christmas. We had the kids open up a present with diapers, a bottle and a binky in it. They were so cute! I think it actually took most of the family a second to get it, but I had to explain to the kids of course. Gracie was exploding with excitement, while poor little Parker didn't seem too pleased. Previously when Phil and I found out (only a week along) I would ask Parker if he liked babies and he'd tell me no because they are too loud and cry too much. I have to laugh because that's pretty ironic coming from the little boy who has mastered crying over everything and nothing all at once! Gracie remains ecstatic about the whole thing and Parker has gotten used to the idea and is getting more excited. It was so cute because one of the first things Parker asked me when he found out was if the baby was going to hurt me. When he asked me that, his sweet little face was full of concern and worry. He is constantly telling me he wants to see my baby. They both actually say they want a girl, but say they're ok with a boy too. Now if I tell you this next part you have to swear you won't take the names just in case we decide to use them! :) My theory is I feel like I surround myself with people I can trust and so if I tell the names then I have dibs....right ya'll?! :) Gracie wants to name it Walker if it's a boy and Whitney if it's a girl. Parker wants to name it Dash if it's a boy and Violet if it's a girl. Parker's names come from 'The Incredibles'! Funny boy! Phil and I are of course totally undecided and both think each others suggestions are terrible! What's ironic about the name Violet that Parker picked is that it's my grandma's middle name. So who knows?! We like Gracie's names, but we need more ideas people! :) We'll keep you posted and let you know when we find out what it is.
