Yup, it’s true. We’re having another one, ahhh!! We were hoping to have a third gift sometime at the end of the year. Looks like I’m due sometime in the fall. Earlier this week, I took a pregnancy test, two to be exact:) Both were positive. We’re pretty excited, and yes, a girl would be great, as everyone is hoping for. Yet, I will be just fine with another boy, too. As if we have a choice, ha ha!
Sometimes, I wonder how is it done, having three? I mean, some days I’m just barely trying to handle two, be patient with them, give them love. How in the world am I going to do this? I get a little scared thinking of coming home from the hospital, and Shaun going back to work, because I will be totally on my own. Would love to have a mom or mom in law stay with me to help for those first, few days, but that’s just not our reality. Yet, we love our boys so much. The little moments they share with us, the things that matter most to them such as their trains and blankets. I love that. Yes, daily family prayer lately has been a huge battle each day. Seriously, it’s like pulling teeth. Yesterday, I was ready to quit, but I’m trying to be consistent and pray that something will show them how very important prayers are. It’s a work in progress:)
For now, the pregnancy is in the back of my head, while I take care of the boys each day. I am so very, very blessed to not have morning sickness, so there are no physical reminders to me of my condition, until I get big! I try to remember to snack and drink lots of water, but I’m just taking care of the boys. Yet, I am also giddy with excitement to have another addition to our crazy family. True, I don’t look forward to losing sleep again, but oh well. I just hope I can be worthy of these children. It’s such a huge deal! Heavenly Father entrusts us with His children. He loves them with a perfect love, and strengthens us to do the same. It’s so huge to think about, and so humbling.
19 comments:
Congratulations, Erin! That's wonderful! The first few things I felt after I found out a third was on the way were anxiety, overwhelmed, a little terror, and of course excitement behind all the others. I felt exactly how you described-- having two was beating me up and I didn't think there was any way I could handle three!
But we're six weeks into the adventure, and it's been great. The first few days home from the hospital are hard, as they are with any newborn, but I kept asking Heavenly Father to bless me with more strength than I had. And I feel that He did. I think the transition from two to three has actually been easier than the transition from one to two. Jeffy and Katelyn help distract each other. :)
Just know that you're not alone. Three kids is a big, overwhelming responsibility! I think we're all nervous about it. But just keep doing what you're doing and things will work out great. You'll be blessed.
Again, congrats! I'll be crossing my fingers for a girl! ;)
A HUGE congrats to you and your family! I know you will do great with three. You are such a great mom. I wish I could come and be there for you after the baby is born. But throwing my 2 kids in the mix probably wouldn't help! :-)
Transition to three is a big jump I will admit, but it is very do-able! For me, I just plan on some crazy weeks/months where I am in survival mode after the baby is born. My expectations of what I can get done are VERY low! If your house isn't perfect, it's okay, if your kids don't get dressed for the day, no big deal, if YOU dont get dressed...who cares? Take care of basic needs, get sleep with you can and take people up on their offers to help out, let your boys go play so you can nap or get a shower! You will survive and that baby will make all the craziness worth it!
YAY! I'm so happy for you guys! Congrats Erin, you're a great mom :)
Wow, that is wonderful news!!! Congratulations Erin...you are such a wonderful mother!!
Yay for you! I totally agree with everything Cheryl said. Three's a big jump, but just give yourself time to adjust and don't sweat the small stuff! You're doing a wonderful job....this new little one is sooooo lucky to have you as a mom!
congrats erin! fingers crossed for a girl! or another healthy boy. :) i'm still scared for whenever #2 comes along, so i don't know what to tell ya about adding a third! that's great about not having morning sickness, i didn't have it really either so nice. congrats again!
Congrats! That is so exciting. Very happy for you.
Congrats Erin! How exciting! You will be just fine someone told me that after 2 its easier and easier. :)
YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Yeah! I am so excited for you and your family! Three is hard but you will do great! Some thing that keeps me going in knowing that Heavenly Father won't give us more than we can handle. Somedays I think that I cannot handle any more but we make it to the next day! Some stages are easier that other but nothing lasts forever! Just try to remember to not be everthing to everyone all of the time. You will go crazy. I have learned to not stress so much about my house being totally clean all the time and only focus on a few things to accomplish everyday. One bite at a time! It will be great and don't stress about what you cannot control! You will be great. Just be grateful you don't have nine! ;) I hope that makes sense!
Congrats Erin - how exciting for you!
yay! We're excited for you!!
Congratulations! I'm very happy for you and Shawn.
Yeah Erin! Congratulations! How far along are you, do you think? I'm 11 weeks, so you can't be far behind me. I don't think we've ever been preggers at the same time before! This will be so fun!
Try not to stress too much about having three. Remember that your oldest is older, and you are a more experienced mother than you were before. Remember that you know shortcuts that you didn't know before. And remember that it's an adjustment, and you'll have to redefine "normal" life again, but things will indeed settle back down into family life, and you'll wonder how you ever did things without this new little one around. I agree with what's already been said; going from one to two was waaaay harder than going from two to three. (here's to hoping that three to four is a cake walk!) When Logan came, it's like his transition into our family was seamless. he just belonged. Anyway, so happy for you! I'd love to chat with you sometime! Keep going strong! Love ya!
Congrats you guys.. You have us not to far away so if you need anything just give me a holler..! We love you guys.
I love this kind of news! I am so happy for you! Congrats and hope the pregnancy continues to go well. And as far as having another one added to your family, you will be blessed to be able to be a good mother to three. It won't be without its challenges, but then those are what help us to see the happiness in life, right? Yay for you guys!
Ditto to Cheryl and Venessa's comments! In the end, everything will be okay and you'll wonder how you ever lived without your new little one! Your kids are so lucky to have you. You'll do great!
How exciting! Congratulations!
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