Knocked Up.

Pregnancy FAQs

Q: How are you feeling?
A: I'm feeling okay. I had a few weeks where it was rough but I'm managed to hold all my food down and keep up with running so I consider myself pretty lucky. Mostly I'm just tired all the time. And hungry but nothing sounds good. And nauseated. Basically, I'm pregnant.

Q: One baby?
A: We actually found out that there were two babies. Unfortunately, one stopped developing (very early on) and while it's still there my doctor says it will take care of itself soon. They would have been fraternal twins. I guess the medical term for it is "vanishing twin syndrome." We are still sad about it but are extremely grateful for the healthy baby that IS still there.

Q: Do you think it’s a boy or a girl?
A: I'm convinced it's another boy. My pregnancy feels almost identical to the pregnancy I experienced with Owen.

Q: Are you going to find out the sex before the baby's born?
A: Absolutely. Tim teased me with the idea of waiting but said that HE would be the only one to know. This obviously would not work because I would break and get him to tell me so we're not even going to try.

Q: Were you trying, or was this an "oops!" baby?
A: We were trying. I've wanted this baby for a long time and we finally felt like it was the right time.

Q: Are you going to give birth naturally?
A: I don't really have a choice. Saipan's hospital doesn't offer epidurals unless you're having a c-section and those are only for emergencies. I have to admit I'm a bit nervous about this.

Q: Are you going to continue running while pregnant?
A: Yes. I've been running for a year so my doctor doesn't think it's any problem. I've slowed down a bit and am no longer doing long distances. I did my 10k for the year and now I'm sticking to 3-5 miles.

Q: Have you thought of names for the baby?
A: Yes. And for the first time we have names for both genders that we truly like! Haleighluyah!

Q: Are you scared?
A: Yes. I'm scared of losing the baby, I'm scared of not being a good mom to three kids, I'm scared of not getting enough sleep, I'm scared of giving birth without medicine, I'm scared of lots of things. But mostly I'm insanely excited. We love this baby so much already and I'm so ready for all the ups and downs of pregnancy.

Q: When are you due?
A: I'm due October 15th. I'm not very far along yet but I knew I'd be showing really early so I spilled the beans already. Plus, I was just too crazy excited.

Funny Story:

June was actually the first to know. Out of nowhere she walked up to me, patted my belly and said, "Bebe!" and did the sign for baby. At first I thought she was just calling me chubby but found it strange because she had never done this before and hasn't even seen a pregnant woman. After about a week of her doing this my curiosity got the better of me and I tested a full 3 days early and STILL got a positive reading! I was so excited I was jumping up and down, giggling and screaming. 

Needless to say, we are over the moon about this baby. 

boo-yah.

And we are beyond thrilled..



{B, A, B, Y!}
{Fall 2013}
{Bebe!}

picnic magic.

It was sunny, the humidity was down and we needed a change of scenery. Our solution? A picnic at the park. Simple enough of an idea but it was heaven. We found a nice shady spot on top of a hill and under a tree and let them wind fly gloriously through our hair. We stuffed ourselves full of PB & J, bananas and tortilla chips and I loved every moment of it.

And then we went home. And the kids wouldn't nap. And the magic was over. 

But we still had our picnic. 

Not every moment of everyday is amazing but this moment was. 

And it carried me through every tantrum for the rest of the day.

bike.

A friend of ours is moving back to the mainland and graciously gave us their daughters old bike. Tim put it together today and the kids were so enthralled. I brought Owen's small bike over for him to "work," on so Tim could avoid disasters. It was the sweetest thing to watch. The kids are learning and growing so much and so fast these days. I get so excited about it and then immediately feel sad because it means these moments are happening but passing as well. They are growing up and soon they will have better things to do than hang out with us. But until then I'm going to relish in all the moments we do have. I will take a million pictures of them a day and capture every single one of them that I can (without disconnecting myself). I want to remember it all. 

I want to remember the way he loves to learn and be independent. 

I want to remember how much he idolizes his Father.

 

I want to remember how excited he got while riding his "new," bike and how eager he is to help.

How Tim will get his hands dirty in the hot sun just to put a smile on their faces.

How she tries to copy everything her brother does and those tiny reminders that she still is a baby. (aka: teether that she won't give up.)

How she just loves to be around her Father and tries so hard to be helpful.

How interested she in in "boy stuff."

How he trusts me completely to never let him fall.

I want to remember everything. The good (like today), the bad (like two nights ago at 3am) and even the ugly (because I'm sure it will be hilarious to me later--that's how it works, yes?)

These are the moments that are special to me. I don't need elaborate vacations or pictures of us in formal wear, I just need these moments. And I vow to be grateful for every.single.one.