#3

Well, I have a big announcement to make.  Baby #3 is due to arrive in December.  Since I have to have another c-section I'm going to take full advantage and see if I can schedule the birthday for 12/12/12.  :) I'm a couple of days shy of being 8 weeks.  I wouldn't normally like to announce this so early (or through a blog post), but I don't mind family knowing, since I think that's all who reads my blog.  One of my main symptoms of this pregnancy is forgetfulness and I wanted to share my feelings before I forget them.  So, you lucky readers get to hear it.  I've had a different experience this time around then my other two.  With Nolan, it being my first, I was just excited to soon be a mommy.  With Annika, I was so grateful to FINALLY have another baby, since I had a harder time getting pregnant.  This time around, up until about 2 weeks before I found out I was going to have another baby, I kind of felt like I was at my max for the moment.  Life was so busy and a little crazy.  But then one day out of the blue, I suddenly got this strong feeling that there was someone missing from our family.  This child was waiting patiently and would be a part of our family soon, so I needed to prepare myself.  I felt it wouldn't be easy, but I could handle this.  I felt like a burst of strength was given to me.  Well, I didn't realize exactly how soon this was actually going to happen.  Little did I know, I was already a good 4 weeks along.  So, when I found out for sure a couple of weeks later, I was happy, but a little in shock.  I had been so busy, I completely lost track of time.  It even took me a few days to pinpoint how far along I was.  It will be fun to have this one a little closer in age to Annika.  I am very excited now! We've told the kids.  Nolan is really good at keeping secrets now.  He hopes it's a boy.  :) And Annika asks to see my tummy every now and then.  I don't think she totally understands, but she seems excited too!