In early September, we found out we're expecting our third baby! We were definitely ready to add to our family of four, but once it became a reality, I think both Steven and I were in a little bit of shock, especially since it happened so fast! Karlee wasn't even two years old when we found out, but we just had the overwhelming feeling that there was another little baby waiting to come to our family. Before I got pregnant with each of my kids, I always had the feeling that I was missing something or someone. I would be leaving someone's house or a restaurant and look around like I was missing something, when both of my kids were right in front of me...kinda weird, but kinda neat.
My friend Katie set up an early ultrasound for me with a friend of hers to find out the sex of the baby. We found out at 13 weeks with Karlee, so I knew we'd have a good chance finding out early with this one too. We had the ultrasound when I was 14 weeks and were able to have both girls in the room with us too.
Original due date: May 17, 2012-which also happens to be my mom and both of her siblings's birthdays!
The room got really quiet and we looked up on the screen as she typed...
I was honestly shocked and Steven got really really quiet. We were/are both SO excited though. I secretly wanted another girl since we were having another one so close in age to the other two, but I knew Steven might want a boy. After the appointment, he told me he knew it would be another girl and he is very happy about it. He loves the sweetness of little girls and the cute bond they all have with their daddy. Mackenna and Karlee started waving to the baby on the screen and saying "hi little sister." I think both of us went into the appointment not sure if we'd be able to tell this time and neither of us had any intuitions of what sex it would be. I still can't imagine what she's going to look like since my other girls look so vastly different!
At my 20 week ultrasound, it was confirmed that our baby is indeed a little girl and she looks so cute, I think she has Karlee's exact profile, so we might be having another little petite brunette!
I was exactly 12 weeks along on Halloween, so that was when we broke the news to our families . It was really fun to get to announce it at a family party and the news spread like wildfire:)
Right now I'm 22 weeks along, feeling great, still teaching two zumba classes a week and doing pilates 1-2 times a week. I was a little nauseous for the first couple of weeks, but after changing prenatal vitamins, the nausea went right away! I have the same round ligament pain as last time, but I know how to manage it, so it's not too bad. I just pulled out my maternity clothes and got a bunch of new outfits for Christmas, so I guess it's time to make the transition from regular clothes!
So far, we no names in mind and I'm thinking we'll probably wait until we see her to name her. I think she'll be here early May and I'm thrilled to have a spring baby and not have to go through the summer being pregnant like I did with the last two! Yeah!!
On New Years Day, we were able to spend the day at the beach in Laguna in the perfect 80 degree weather. My kids love love love the beach and had so much fun playing with their cousins all day. This is by far one of my favorite pictures of all time:
My sweet friend Jolisa gave me this darling Valentine banner and I love it! Mackenna is so into decorating for each holiday so I've been trying to add to my decor this past year. Thank goodness for crafty friends who like to share their talents!
