In a few days I will be 10 weeks pregnant with our 3rd baby. 3rd baby!!!! I still can't believe I'm going to have three kids. This pregnancy was a HUGE surprise. To be honest, I was still on the fence as to whether or not I was having more kiddos, and then one "oops" and we're pregnant! It took me 4-5 months of "trying" to get pregnant with Jordan and Iris, and then one oops this time around and we're having another baby?! I love God's sense of humor:) When I saw that positive pregnancy test I really, truly couldn't believe it. I have been a basket case of emotions ever since....excited, nervous, and scared out of my mind! Every single day I feel like I have my hands FULL with Jordan and Iris, so the thought of juggling an infant while taking care of my toddlers seems impossible. But, I keep telling myself that it must be possible, because women do it all the time. I just need to figure out how. No doubt that I will be getting tips from those mommas of multiple children out there.
So far this pregnancy has been the most difficult of the three. I have been completely exhausted and have had an awful bout of sickness. I wasn't very sick with Jordan or Iris, but this time around I am sick all day long. My stomach just feels queasy all the time. I'm starving, yet nothing sounds good. I eat and I eat and I eat because if I don't my stomach hates me, and for that reason, this pregnancy is bound to have the most weight gain of all....yikes! I have already put on some weight and my clothes are definitely "snug," to put it nicely. For my other pregnancies maternity clothes were exciting and cute. This time around, I have no desire to step into a single maternity store. I will wear my same shirts until they can't stretch anymore. As for the pants, well, there's no way around that one. It looks like I will be supporting the attractive stretchy waistebanded pants in no time.
So my due date is Jan. 3.....a New Years baby? Mike is hoping for a 2011 baby, and if you know my husband, then you know why. Tax deduction! Many have asked if I'll be finding out what I'm having this time around since I have both a boy and a girl already. My answer? Definitely! The suspense would kill me...I am the world's biggest planner. Many have also asked which gender I'd prefer, boy or girl. To be honest, I love how different Jordan and Iris are and I think both are so much fun, so whatever this baby is will make no difference to me! My gut says I'm having a boy, but we will see. I can't wait to find out. Mike and I feel so blessed that God has given us another baby. Each and every one is such a little miracle!
So that is the scoop so far. I will keep you updated. Thanks for reading!! :)
