If you haven't heard the good news...We're pregnant! We are so excited about this sweet "new baby," as we've been calling him/her in our prayers. We can't wait to see Grayson as an older brother and are thrilled to be blessed in growing our family of 3 to 4!
Our first doctor's appointment went well and the baby measured right on time at 7 weeks, putting our due date at January 30th, 2014. This time, I am using a new Obgyn and loving him already- Dr. White. I will be delivering at a different hospital as well- Baylor Grapevine...much newer, nicer, and bigger than the hospital we delivered Grayson in. Since I have toddler-sized babies (remember...Grayson came out weighing 10 lbs. 9 oz. and didn't even fit into a newborn size diaper!), Dr. White said we will plan on delivering the "new baby" a week early. Hey! I remember how miserable I was feeling in those last few days and week of being pregnant last time...the earlier (within reason of course!) the better!! So I guess we'll expect to meet the "new baby" around Jan. 23rdish.
So many things are different this pregnancy so far. For one, I have felt nauseous a lot more often. Nothing to even complain about- I just have to keep crackers nearby and eat regularly to keep it at bay. Second, I for some reason am dying to have a girl this time! Every time I make something for Trey and Katie's baby, Madeline, or look at Pinterest and see cute girl nursery themes I just can't help pining for a GIRL! Don't get me wrong, I'll of course be super happy for another sweet baby boy- Grayson would have a brother, I could use all of Grayson's cute clothes, boys are in general easier than girls (at least to dress!), etc. But, I am realizing more and more that my heart desires a girl this time. Let's just say that if this "new baby" is a boy, I'll be doing my best to twist Drew's arm into having a 3rd (and watch me end up with 3 boys!)! Ultimately, though, I really do trust in God's plan for this "new baby," for our family, and for my heart. I will be blessed beyond measure with a healthy baby, no matter what "new baby's" gender.
And now, recent Grayson pics...
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| Grayson being Grayson...wanting to play his harmonica and wear two different right foot shoes first thing in the morning! |
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| He insists on wearing his sunglasses like this. |
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| Grayson loves him some "pop"...this bag of kettle corn from the Haslet Farmer's Market was as big as he is but he wanted to hold it anyway. |
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Confession: Bad Mom Moment. Usually when Grayson wants to try some of my soda , I just let him try it rather than fight with him about it because so far every time he gets this disgusted look on his face after one sip (doesn't like the carbonation) and I don't have to worry about him mooching any more of my drink after that. Well, this one time, at Target, he wanted a sip of my Starbucks Frappuccino and...he loved it. :(
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So very excited for you, Tara, and your growing fam. :) Here's hoping this little one gives you what your heart desires: lots of PINK!!!
ReplyDeleteUh yea I let Lexi have a drink of my caramel iced coffee the other day thinking she'd be disgusted. Nope- loved it. Oops.
ReplyDeleteAlso- in my head I refer to your baby as a girl & had to stop myself the other day realizing we don't actually know its a girl yet!