My Mom and Dad are close to the middle, my oldest sis next to them (having her baby 6 weeks before me), my second sis and her hubby hiding behind them, and my "little" bro and his wife are next to me! I purposely wore non-maternity clothes so my belly could be seen! :) Click the pic to make it bigger, then click Back on the browser to come back! (Did anyone spy that my cute niece put her flag in the hole in my shoe?)
He was squirmy and extremely active, but we got great measurements, and everything looks healthy, and we're all really happy! The Big Sister is not entirely aware of the impact of the situation on her own life, but I know she'll be a gem when it comes time to be Mommy's little helper!
The hubby is excited, but wants everyone to know he would not be one stitch less excited to have another girl! He is the sweetest Daddy ever!
We got some boyish fabric on the way home from the ultrasound for a blanket, we already have some construction themed fabric (to honor his Daddy) for making bibs, and I have some boy clothes and books I've been saving "just in case." I'll be able to shop some clearance racks for clothing with trucks and puppies on them from now until Nov. We're "ready enough," although lots will still change before he gets here! :)
Oh yeah... I guess he will need a name! :)
After my daughter's shower (at 2.5 yrs. old, she will only shower, no more baths), she was having a snack, and telling me how yummy it was and thanking me for making it for her. I had one of those moments where I realized she's growing up so fast, and won't always pay so much positive attention to me. It almost won her a late-night showing of Curious George, but instead she ended up crying in her room by herself until she was tired enough to sleep. (After I warned her I wouldn't be putting up with any bedtime shenannigans, and she did it anyway) She knows I love her, and we'll be friends again in the morning. :)
In about a week, we'll know whether we'll be having a boy or girl, assuming the baby cooperates. I got to see my little brother's newborn baby this week, and it made me very excited to have another one at our house! We are so blessed that all has gone well so far, and that we get this blessing in our lives at all! :) Paul just got called to work in the Young Men's Presidency, and I have a new calling in the Relief Society, so that sure helps the time seem to go by quickly! Now if only my belly would get fatter, so I feel like I've really earned the privilege of parking in the Expectant Mother's parking space at the grocery store!
We're thankful for all our friends and family that care to read this and leave notes of love!
