Friday, March 5, 2010

Hey Baby!

My tenderhearted son, who loves his trucks and trains, was playing with this baby doll today. He was helping the baby to suck his/her fingers and saying, "It's ok, you can suck your fingers," (which you may have noticed is a habit of my son's) and then hugged the baby and said, "it's ok, it's ok." He's sweet.

And, yes, we are expecting another baby!

I might have said something on here sooner, but I have learned that people aren't as excited for you when you are having your third baby versus your first. I had to take my two little ones to my first OB appointment and the nurse midwife kept asking me if I really wanted to be having another kid, like she couldn't believe it.

Umm, yes, and yes, I know it seems like I have a lot of kids (as they swirl around in the small exam room), but there are only two of them. Actually they were very good at the doctor and sat on the couch like good little children.

Anyway, we are expecting our new little one to make an appearance in early September. I've been feeling pretty sick, but I think it's starting to get better. Hopefully that's the case.

So, we're excited, even if my midwife isn't.

14 comments:

Jennifer said...

Hey Emily! It's Jennifer Hinds (formerly Birrell) from California! I found your blog from Melissa. I am so excited for you! Congrats! We are also expecting our 3rd in about 5 weeks. Be sure to check out our blog. I see it's on your blog site already. Wow! I can't believe that you are so far away. What an adventure! I'm glad to hear you are safe after the earthquake. Your kids are way too cute! It's so good to see you doing well. It brings back memories from so long ago even though it seems like yesterday.

Grandma's Cookie Jar said...

Congratulations! You might want to remind the midwife that it was 'your choice' not hers. I think they should instruct the medical field that they are there to 'help' their patients feel good about themself and be encouraging, not be a pessimist. We're excited for you! ♥

Lisa said...

Congratulations you guys! I think babies are always exciting, whether it's your first, third or seventeenth! Okay, well maybe if it were your seventeenth I wouldn't think it was quite so awesome. But it seems like I noticed some of that too when we were expecting our third. Oh well, silly midwifes, what do they know:) Anyway, yay for babies!

Jodi Reeve said...

Congrats! That is exciting and don't worry, I have had kids in Dc offices too, they get used to it.

MaryAnn said...

Yay! Congratulations you guys!!

Unknown said...

Congrats, Em! That's great news!

sreeve said...

Super exciting, Emily! Pretty impressed that you've been able to keep up with blogging and all that you've done while feeling sick with the little one. And I'm totally in support of growing families. :-) Great news!

Ivy & Mae said...

Congrats! Move to Idaho--3 ain't a thing, you'd be part of the crowd!

Cindy said...

Congratulations! I've been waiting to see this announcement :)
How many weeks along are you know? So this one is going to be a boy, right? :) I hope you're feeling better! It's gotta be hard when you're sick and have two kids to keep up with. I'm still amazed at how much you do with the kids, not to mention the fact you're expecting! Can't wait to hear more about it.

*julie* said...

Yay! This world needs more of your cute babies in it!
Thanks for sharing the news! Hope you're feeling better soon. Does Okinawa have any special treats that satisfy your pregnant woman cravings? (That is, if you are having any cravings...)

Balm4th said...

Congrats! Congrats! Congrats!! I'm so excited for you! When I was expecting my third one annoying person asked, "Are you trying to populate the world?" I answered very sweetly, "Not the world, just Fullerton." hahahahaha

Anonymous said...

Congrats....we still can't decide if we are going to have #2....lol....Take care.

Angie

I'm the Mommy, That's Why! said...

We are so excited for you!! Can't wait to have another Gup running around. And three, pooey shmooey, that's just gettin' started around here! I feel like a quitter at 4! Lauren, my resident baby gender guesser, is guessing another girl for you. Can't wait to hear what your having! Congrats!!

emily said...

Ooh, I hear Lauren is pretty good at guessing the gender, so I better pay attention to that. :)