Baby #2

I have a lot of thoughts, excitement and emotions about adding another baby to our family… I am so excited about this baby but also of course a little worried it will be crazy having kids a year and half apart. But in the end we continually had strong promptings to have our first two kids close together, and couldn’t ignore those feelings. So yes, to all the people who have asked me what this planned, are you crazy, etc.—this was planned.

Right after I gave birth to Emerson—literally just after he was born and they placed him on my chest—I had the strongest feelings that I needed to have our next child quickly after him. In my mind I thought, “that is crazy” but at the same time I felt peaceful about it. Of course your body isn’t really back on its womanly cycle right after you have a baby and things like pregnancy don’t just happen quickly, so we tried to follow our promptings when my body was able and let the Lord take it from there.

When we started trying it was a bit hard to have faith that this was the right thing to do, with Emerson being so young, but we’ve repeatedly received assurance and blessings that we are doing the right thing. When I first found out I was pregnant, at first I was scared I might have another miscarriage. Then after our ultrasound showed us the heartbeat, I realized it was real but felt like I was cheating on Emerson as a mother! Can you imagine having another little person to love so much? Overall though I feel like I’m doing what’s best for him. He is so social and loves other kids, I just know this will make him happy. He also loves to give hugs and always hugs his little friends… I can’t wait for him to be a great big brother. I’m now 13 weeks and especially can’t wait to be done throwing up every day. I am just one of those people that gets really sick in the first trimester.

Now, here’s to hoping Emerson doesn’t kill or hurt the baby with some large toy or stick. He’s already making me nervous when we walks all over my stomach.

When we told my in-laws at dinner we had Emerson wear his I’m the big brother shirt—when my mother-in-law took off his coat she saw the writing and said, “WHAT??!” Then she squealed with excitement.

Then she said, “I thought it was weird when I saw writing on Emerson’s shirt; he never wears shirts with writing.” True. As everyone knows I like my boy in plain tees or preppy stripes and plaids.

And lastly, here’s the picture of the baby from my 10 week appt. Even though it was the size of a bean it was kicking its legs throughout the whole ultrasound—I guess we just make active kids.

My sister and I (5 years apart) always wished we were closer in age, so maybe I’m subconsciously trying to create that for my kids. I’m sure it will be crazy when they’re young, but hopefully fun at the same time.