I'm pregnant!!!!! On October 22nd at around 4:00, I waited and watched for a positive sign!
Pregnancy test said PREGNANT!!!
So much excitement...
So much excitement...
joy...
bliss....
A little brother or sister for Luke and Nicholas....
Suddenly Nicholas seems to have grown up...
AND NOW YOU'RE ALMOST HERE!!!!!
It's been quite a journey...
but one I've tried to stay in each moment
by moment, by moment!
The test said "Pregnant!" Well...all 4 said "Pregnant!"
We couldn't wait to tell the boys!
And our familiy's!
And our friends!
And our co-workers!!
4 days later....
Early Friday morning...
With Nicholas WIDE AWAKE and
With Luke sleepy with only one eye open....
We shared the your news!!!
THEY WERE THRILLED!
I don't remember exactly what they said...
I just remember their faces!
Their smiles!
Their joy!
Luke jumped up and down on the bed!
Nicholas asked
"where in your belly is the baby? I don't see it"
and
"what's the name of the baby in your belly?"
and
"when can I have a baby in my belly like you?"
and
"why did you make me a mummy when I was a baby?" (swaddling pics)
Luke answered most of his questions
with his usual humor and charm!
He was amazing!
And then added "I am going to have a big, fat mommy!"
Ahem. Thanks Luke.
Later that afternoon and that weekend, we told our families!
Everyone was so excited!
The boys told everyone our news.
They took turns...
Both times it went something like this.....
We have news....
our mommy has a baby in her belly......
WAIT! WHAT! REALLY! HOORAY!!!
And it was wonderful!
November brought many feelings and emotions...
the good and the not-so-good...
You had been causing me to feel like I was on a bit of a roller coaster! Not the emotional kind...well, yes! That too! But also in the literal way! I felt like I was literally riding a roller coaster ALL DAY! I was excited but I was feeling very pregnant! I was thrilled when this little phase ended!
December brought our 1st ultrasound!
We saw your tiny but very strong, very fast heart beat!
You are such a little bean!
February brought another ultrasound where we decided to find out if you would be a little brother or a little sister for Luke and Nicholas!
It was Valentine's Day!
Daddy and I went to the appointment but asked them not to tell us at the appointment. Instead, we asked them to write it in a note and planned to bring it home and open it as a family.
We followed the plan....as terribly hard as it was to hold that envelope with such big news!
We picked up the boys from Nan and Pop's and got ready for bed together!
With extreme excitement, Nicholas opened the envelope and Luke read the message!
IT'S A BOY!!!!!
We all began to yell and cheer!
Then we noticed, Nick was yelling and not cheering!
He yelled that he was sad because he wanted a sister!
We hugged him and Luke began explaining that
he could be a big brother just like him.
He would need to teach him about
video games,
disney movies,
and super heros.
Nick asked, "Will I be able to teach him about CARS?"
Luke nodded!
And an enormous smile stretched across his face!
At that moment, he never turned back!
He was so excited to have a little brother!
We all slept together in Mommy and Daddy's bed that night thinking about how lucky we were to be adding another brother to our family!
For the months that followed, we had some extra tests and ultrasounds done to make sure that both you and I were as healthy as can be! While it was not always easy to be so confident, Daddy and I knew all along that you and I would lean on each other and keep each other healthy and strong!
Some of my favorite moments from this past 9 months
have been feeling you move inside me.
It never gets old and always feels miraculous!
As I write, your rolling around in my belly
and letting me know you're preparing to meet us!
I've loved having everyone hold and tap on my belly to feel your amazing body move!
Nicholas asks me daily..
....multiple times per day....
"What's the baby doing right now?"
"Is the baby sleeping/eating/pooping!" :)
"Is the baby playing video games?"
"What does the baby want to eat?"
Some of my favorite times are when he talks to the baby,
"Hi baby! How are you?"
And then answers in a baby voice,
"Hi Nicky! I'm happy!"
I love how into picking your name Luke is!
We're having a very difficult time deciding a name!
Daddy and I love the names Gabe, and Trey (Domenic)!
Luke and Nick have their own favorites!
Luke likes Max and Jake!
Nick likes Donnie, Raph, Leo, Mikey (Ninja Turtles),
Cubbie, Mater,
(and many other of his favorite cartoon characters!)
You're room is almost ready
and while I want you to meet you
more than anything in the world,
I want you to wait 2 more weeks!
There will be many moments of heartfelt wishes
but as you prepare to come into this world
know that from the moment we saw the sign that said
PREGNANT
You were loved by all of us!
We can't wait to meet you!
