All The Details

Thanks for your patience.  You will soon find out why me and computer time are far and few between these days.

Okay, so three.  Are we crazy?  {it does rhyme, maybe for a reason??}.  But, actually don't answer that.  What's done is done.  So only looking forward from here on out, just as Clay reminds me on a daily basis.

In all seriousness, I am excited, actually ecstatic.  I literally acted like a giddy school girl when I saw the results of the first positive test.  It's just this was a hard decision for us.  We sat on the fence for a loooong time.  We waited and hoped for a sign, a definite answer to fall from the sky and unfortunately, our rear ends got tired before either of those things happened.  But, I knew deep down that the answer wasn't 'no', so if it wasn't 'no', it had to be 'yes', right?  I also knew that I would never regret having a third, but I would always regret not having a third.  So here we are...welcoming number three and ONLY looking forward.  Three's a charm.  That's my new motto.

I have lots of fabulous details, only they aren't so fabulous.  If you are debating number three or even two, my details may make you change your mind.  But, this too shall pass {my other new motto}.  Get ready, we are going bullet style on this one...

• I have been super sick.  No actual puking, just lots of nausea.  And I love how mine starts around 4:00.  The worse time of day.  So here I am, grumpy {very grumpy} and sick and my kids wake up from naps, my poor husband walks in the door, and I am supposed to cook dinner.  Awful timing.  But, the worst of it is it lasts until about 1:00 a.m.  So no sleep for the already weary.  
• I am on an anti-nausea medicine which doesn't work.  Just though I'd throw that in.
• I am exhausted, like never before.  Or maybe I just forgot about before.  I am talking seriously fatigued.  I nap every day and have no energy to move after the kids are in bed at night. 
• I am officially 13 weeks pregnant and have gained at least a pound a week.  Yes, you read right.  I'll let you do the math...it's not pretty.  
• I have a tiny little baby pooch, just enough to make people who know me, take a second look.  But my rear end wins the award.  Again, it's not pretty.
• When I am not nauseated, I am starving.  I can eat double portions without a wince. So basically I am eating 24 hours a day, either due to starvation or due to calming the nausea.
• I have the weirdest cravings...smoked salmon, cottage cheese, pizza, green tea, lots of salty foods. {please don't think I am wondering why I've gained so much weight-it's as clear to me as it is to you}
• I think it's only fair to note that I am still exercising as much as I'm allowed to .  Cosby and I try to take up to two power walks a day and I do yoga. {that's my disclaimer in case you see me and think, "what the ???"}
• I live in yoga pants and leggings.  If I'm feeling frisky, I put on my maternity skinny jeans.  I am really looking forward to sun dresses and drawstring shorts.  I am running out of extra long tees.
• I am considered high risk again.  Only this time, it's not only due to the previous miscarriage, but to my age.  Apparently, since I will be 35 when I deliver, I must be watched carefully.  Watched carefully equals lots of extra ultrasounds and DRs visits.  I love my baby already.  You should see baby on the big screen.  Baby is way cute and has already stolen my heart!
• Baby Cibula's due date is August 26th! Baby will be a C-section so expect a few days earlier than that. I love the idea of a summer baby...my fave time of year.
• Grandma thinks it's a boy {she is two for two as of date}.  Clay started out with an adamant girl guess and has slowly waivered into a boy guess {he is also two for two}.  I am on the fence.  My gut says boy, but the nausea, big rear, and bad skin say girl to me.  But, then I've got an extreme appetite and cravings for salty food which says boy to me {I was insanely hungry when I was pregnant with Jack}.  Your guess?
• We have lots of room rearranging ahead of us {hence the addition to the house}.  One of the kids will be moving to the old master.  It will be the odd gender out so they will have their own bathroom.  The other two kids will share a bathroom.  And no matter what, Mags needs a big girl room.  So much to do!
• Of course, we have two girl names that we are happy with.  But, when it comes to a boy name we aren't quite settled.  Clay refuses to discuss it anymore until we know the gender for sure. 
• We will find out the gender March 2nd. And yes, we are finding out, I don't like surprises and I love to plan. 
• I am trying to soak in every ounce of this pregnancy because it is my last one {did you hear that God?}.  Every moment of blah and bliss I mentally record and slightly grin to myself.  This is truly miraculous.
• I pray for baby everyday.  If my prayers are answered, baby will be happy and healthy with no acid reflux and no hemangiomas.  Baby will fit into our family perfectly and be calm and wise.  And big brother and big sister will welcome baby with lots of love.  It's a lot to ask for I know, but I'm pretty sure God is listening, look what he has given me so far.
• The best part of all is when we made the announcement to the kids.  We got it all on video!  Jack was thrilled and immediately asked for a "baby bother this time so they could share toys".  And Maggie ran over with a giant smile, lifted up my shirt, and said, "Me see da baby".  She was a bit disappointed only to see a round tummy in her face.  We clarified that she was going to be a big sister which meant being a big girl {you see she argues that she is the baby anytime we call her a big girl}.  So she stood on a chair, stretched her torso, and said, "me sooooo big".  Cute, but I think we still have a lot of prep work to do with her.

So there you have it...all of the details.  I hope I didn't scare you, it's just the truth and I always write the truth.  We are excited, a little nervous, giddy, overwhelmed, anxious, and beyond blessed.  Thanks for riding along the next six months with me.  It should be eventful, in a wonderful way.

Party of five...ready or not, here we come.

{Look at those sweet hands and feet.  I can't wait to kiss all over them.}