The 2nd blue line has spoken...I'm pregnant! It was planned, but it's still a little scary for me. Don't get me wrong- I'm really excited too, but all I've heard from other mothers is that baby #3 is by far the hardest. So I'm just trying to let my joy out weigh my nerves and have faith in the Lord that he'll help me survive those early infant stages with 2 other kids at my feet!
I haven't decided what kind of birth I'm doing this time. My first I did in the hospital with dr. and an epidural. The second was in a hospital with a midwife and NO epidural. I'm thinking about trying a birthing center this time or possibly a home birth, but I'm leaning a little more toward the first. I loved having a midwife and will definitely do that again, it's just the where I have to decide on I guess. We're not going to find out the baby's sex this time. I'm excited about having a surprise at the end! We can get away with it because we've had one of each so we're prepared either way now. I also like that I get to pick a boy and a girl name!
I guess I better start knitting! Those baby booties sure are cute aren't they? You can get the pattern here. I think I'm going to make a pair. I don't think I'll attempt a blanket this time! Too much else to do, but booties sound like the perfect quick project.
Hooray! And how fun to be surprised! I'm sure #3 will be just as adorable as #1 & #2...
ReplyDeleteCongrats! That's exciting. Good luck!
ReplyDeleteGASP! That's what I did. I didn't feel this one coming. You totally shocked me- and that's hard to do! I have a pregnancy radar or something. CONGRATS!!!!!
ReplyDeleteAHHHH! This is wonderful! You should have said something when you were here (I mostly want to give you a hug right now)! Congrats--you two are wonderful parents; what a lucky baby.
ReplyDeleteThanks everyone! We're excited too.
ReplyDeleteYAYA laura and kart! that is great! Laura I just read a great book about birth that you should read. you and are on the same vein babywise, so I know you'd enjoy it and find it informative.
ReplyDeleteLaura! Yay, congrats! So when are you due? I'm so thrilled for you- the surprise sounds way fun. I don't know if I could be that patient! Keep us all updated on how things are going.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Laura and Kart. I found your blog from Hillary's blog, I hope it's okay, I added you to my blog list. Congrats again, that is exciting news!
ReplyDeleteCongrats. There are quite a few women in my neighborhood who have ventured into the world of homebirth lately (MOSTLY happy stories resulting). One of my favorite neighbors has had 2 of her 5 at home and will have #6 at home here in just a few weeks. You can read her last birth story here http://summerspics.blogspot.com/2007/11/naomi-colleen-michaelson-detailed-birth.html
ReplyDeleteI'll find out who her midwife was and let you know.
hooray and congrats! three does seem intimidating, doesn't it? if i survive burt #3, i'll tell you how it is:)
ReplyDeletewhen are you due?