SURPRISE!

Yes, that's right. You're looking at a positive pregnancy test taken by me on Sun. morning! Looks like we're going to be having our third baby in February! It came as quite a surprise, but we are absolutely thrilled. Steven and I knew we wanted to have another one, but would've liked to have waited just a few more months until we got settled into our new house. You know, moving in the heat of July and being nauseous-not so fun. But that's okay, God knows and His grace is sufficient. Sun. morning it hit me that you know, my monthly visitor had not arrived as it does on time every single month. So, at 5:30 in the morning I went to Wal-Mart to buy a pregnancy test because I knew I would not be able to go back to sleep for thinking about it. Steven was a bit confused, since I had not even mentioned any possibility of being pregnant to him. Sure enough, that little pink line popped right up. Praise the Lord! It really is such a blessing. Especially since I have several friends who have quite a hard time getting pregnant on their own, it makes me so thankful that it is so easy for us. It truly is humbling to know that God has seen fit to bless us with another life. It makes me think, "God, really? Sometimes I don't feel as though I'm doing a very good job with the ones I have." I know you other moms know exactly what I am talking about.

So, I am also very excited to experience this pregnancy in the South, with family around. It hit me last night that all my family can be there this time. Ellie seems to really get it. (I mean, as much as she can) When I first told her, I explained that my belly would get big and when it was time, I would go to the hospital and the doctor would take the baby out. She didn't like the idea of me going to the hospital, it upset her a little. But now she seems excited and will ask me a few times a day "Mom, do you still have a baby in your tummy?" She also refers to the baby as she; "She will grow up and play with me", "Is she sleeping right now?" If I could pick, I would pick a boy, mainly for several different convenience purposes. But, we'll be thrilled with whatever the Lord chooses to give us. Also, I've been wrong with both of my pregnancies, I thought Ellie was a boy and was convinced Luke would be another girl. I'm pretty sure we will find out what we're having. I like the idea of waiting since we already have one of each. But again, I am the type who likes to have things organized and ready, so I think when it comes down to it, we will find out. That's about it. Oh, and I'm feeling really good for now, but it usually hits me around 8 weeks. I kind of think of it as the calm before the storm. So, stay tuned. I'll keep you updated on everything as our family (and my belly) continues to grow.