Tuesday, August 23, 2011

Answers:

When telling people about baby number three, I get a lot of questions. I thought I'd just answer them all in one post and be done with it.

When am I due? January 6th. But if he is as early as Peter was, he'll come Christmas day. That better not happen. I swear I'll refuse to push until midnight.

Are you sad it's not a girl? No. I did take ten minutes to mourn the dress I saw at Gymboree, but I really, truly, and honestly am excited about having three little boys. And this way, I get to spend some money on fun extras instead of girly basics.

Are the boys excited for another boy? No. Charlie is heartbroken. Actually he just told me he is mad. In his words, "But mom! You're the only girl and we need another girl in our family for you!" 

Are you going to keep trying for a girl? No. We may have another child, but we wouldn't do it specifically hoping to get a girl. That's a set-up for disappointment if I ever saw one.

Have you been sick? Yes, very. And I didn't start feeling better until about 18 weeks. You know those people who look at pregnant people and start talking about how much they miss being pregnant? I want to hit them. Not that I'm not grateful to be pregnant, but people who miss being pregnant not for the end result, but just because they loved being that way . . . they worry me.

Are you worried about having a baby during RSV season? Seriously what kind of question is that? And I've gotten it more than once. Weird. And no. 

I think that's it. And just for fun . . . here's a picture of the grandkids on my side taken this weekend. :)


6 comments:

Julie said...

Congratulations!!!! We are so happy for you guys and for your new little guy!

~ m said...

Your friends ask weird questions. ;)

Mindy said...

Glad to know the answers to these "basic" questions. And I can't wait to see all three of your little boys together! January was a great month to have a baby. There is a whole lot of snuggling because it's cold outside, and it's sort of nice to have a little wiggly heater to warm you up! And then the baby is big enough to play and have some fun just as the weather starts warming up in the Spring. You're going to love it.

Shelley said...

Hi! :) I'm sort of a blog stalker! Hope that's okay! :) Can I just say I totally understand the whole sickness thing! I had morning sickness the whole time! People would tell me, "oh you look so good and you're so small. You're so lucky that you didn't get huge!" And I'd say Thanks, but think to myself...They have NO idea! I'd rather be huge then throw up every day for 9 months!
BTW...you look great!

Kirsten said...

I don't mind not one bit Shelley! And I'm so sorry that you were sick for that long! Pregnancy is the worst. Worth it, but the worst!

And thanks. Charlie misses you guys. And your baby is one of the sweetest little things I've ever seen! Do you have a blog too?

Katie Pettey said...

I love your answers! Congratulations on another boy!!! I've never needed to commiserate about not having girls. Boys are great and BROTHERS are even better. We're excited for you!