~6 weeks~

I had my first dr. appt today. Here's the run down....

• We officially have a grain of rice with a heartbeat!
• Heartbeat was about 132 which is great!!
• She did an ultrasound to confirm how far along I am (right at 6 weeks).
• Due date is March 14th, which is about what I was thinking.
• There is only 1 baby in there (many of you were wishing multiples on us)
• She gave me meds for the nausea so hopefully that will help.

Everything looks good & I go back in about 5 weeks!!

My kids...

I LOVE MY KIDS

I haven't exactly been at the top of my game this past week. They have been real troopers & hung right in there. They haven't complained that we haven't done much & they have kept their fighting to a minimum. Thanks for making my job a little easier kiddos!!



And so it begins....

I have been fighting it most of the week, but yesterday I finally was "hit" with morning sickness. My stomach has been weird for about a week, but I was still managing to eat pretty normal. Yesterday I just couldn't really get over it. Logically I know I just need to eat but nothing sounds good. Have you ever had to force feed yourself?? It's not fun. I did better today, but still haven't felt great. I go to the doc. Monday so I am hoping I can get some medicine & just nip it in the bud. I know it won't last forever, I just don't want it to ruin our trip home!!

Hadley Faye

I never properly introduced Ms. Hadley. This is my cousin's daughter (Allyson). Prior to this week we haven't had the pleasure of meeting her. This afternoon they came over to visit. The weather was ok, but I wasn't feeling up to swimming so Hadley & I got to cuddle while the others went swimming!!! I had no problem letting her curl up on my belly & nap!! She woke up right before they left & the kids got to visit with her a bit.

bad dreams??

I did put her down for a few...

He was pretty gentle with her. He wanted to make sure she had her paci...at all times!

Look how big Lilly looks??

Cheese!!

There he is....giving her that paci!!

They leave tomorrow, but luckily we will get to see them again next week!!!

1 week!!

This time next week we will be on the road!!! We are all very excited!

 Lori, Ally & Hadley made it to Alabama yesterday morning. We went to Moms & got to meet Miss Hadley!! She is precious!!! They headed to the beach for a few days, but we will get to visit again before the head back. I am happy to report that BOTH kids did GREAT. Granted it was only a couple of hours, but they were both very gentle with Hadley & thought she was just adorable. At one point she was asleep on the bed & started to wake up. Lance must have said, "the baby is awake" 6 times. Ally said he ran up to her & pointed saying it!!

Super Saturday!

So we got started early toda & had a BIG day!! First thing this morning we headed out & I got my hair cut (just a trim) The kids were GREAT!! Next, we headed to Michael's (craft store), they were doing a free craft. The each got to make a crown!! Lunch was next....chick-fil-a of course!!

Barnes & Noble was having a story time & I had mentioned it to them, but we got done early & had quite awhile. I asked if they wanted to head on home or run in Old Navy & then go to story time. Lilly was up for Old Navy, Lance wasn't too excited, but agreed. I am so GLAD we went.

They were having a sale & I found some school pants for Lilly. We also found each of them a pair of shoes, lunchboxes & Lilly a backpack. I AM SO HAPPY....we are pretty much finished with school shopping. I want to get Lance a couple outfits, but that isn't a must. I will have supplies for him &  probably a few more for her, but the BULK of it is DONE!!!  I saved almost $35 today & I was super happy with everything (her pants ended up being like $9.50 a piece for dress pants, WHOHOO)!!!!

We finished with storytime at Barnes & Noble, which wasn't anything exciting but they got to play with the train station & read some books. It was something different & Lance cried when it was time to leave!!

We came home in time to tell Jeff bye & crash. We were all worn out!!! After some rest they started playing blocks. It's funny because they got their blocks out at Mom & Dads the other day & it was like they forgot they had them!! I love when they do that. It has occupied them the past several nights for 45 minutes or so!!

Prince Lance

Princess Lilly

Sorry for the long post, but I was super happy about our day!!!

We have a surprise for you....

As most of you know we are expecting #3 in March of next year!! We are VERY excited!! Jeff & I found out on Monday, but were trying to decided when to tell everyone. It is still very early so we thought it might be a good idea to wait. However, after thinking about it we realized we were too excited & we want our family to share in our joy!!

So we finally told the kids Wednesday afternoon. It was an interesting conversation. We have talked about this in the past just to get their thoughts. They both have been in favor of a sibling so we knew they would be excited.

Initially, Lance wasn't getting it. Jeff said something along the lines of "we have a surprise for you but you have to wait 9 months for it". Then said something about it being in my belly or something. Lilly leaned over & whispered "baby" in Lance's ear. We finally told them that we were going to have a baby. They both were like "ok" & started to get up & walk away. We called them back & talked to them a little bit.

I can't remember everything but here are a few things I want to remember

• Of course, she wants a girl, he wants a boy.
• Lilly immediately said, "we have to name it".
• Lance wants to name it "Jason"
• Lance said it could use his stroller
• At one point Lance said we should have one of each like Tiffy.....
• Lilly can still remember me pregnant with Lance. However, Lance clearly can't so we got out his baby scrapbook & showed him pics.
• There was much discussion of exactly how little it would be.
• They both thought it could sleep in Lilly's baby's crib!!
• They both talked to my belly right away. Lance said, "hello baby, where are you?"

All in all they were SUPER excited & couldn't wait to share the news. They have both made comments here & there since then & it's all positive. I know that Lilly will adjust great. She is a WONDERFUL big sister & such a motherly child. I think Lance will be a GREAT big brother, but will struggle more with sharing me. He has become quite a momma's boy in the past months. However, I am hoping school will help that.

I snapped a few pics during the conversation.....

I think this is when they are realizing what we were telling them.

OH.MY.GOODNESS!!

Telling us something very important I'm sure!!

I think this is when he is telling us that he wants to name it "Jason"

IDK?? Something important though!!

My first dr. appointment will be the 25th & we should have a better idea of due date (right now we thinking very close to Lance's bday)!

 

Just a little note....yes, this baby was planned (as were the other two). We have always wanted more than 2, but life got in the way over the past few years. We are happy to say that while we know it won't be easy, we feel we are ready to face the challenge!!

We are feeling very blessed & excited for this journey!