Mama's Due with Baby #2!! :)

March 1, 2013
That's right, Eliana, you're going to be a big sister! Your daddy and I thought maybe you would become a big sister when you were 3 1/2 but, God had different plans and your daddy and I are very happy about it!

God's timing is always best you know! Remember that! Your daddy and I were nervous about thinking about giving you a sibling.....because we had to go through a lot to have you, and we thought if we had to go through all that pain again maybe we wouldn't want to do it.... But God decided for us...and just like you He has granted us with a little miracle! :)

So, lets compare. When I got pregnant with you little girl...I was very sick. I would lay on the living room floor in the dark watching tv.....I had terrible headaches so I would try to stay in the dark. I would get sick about 3 times every morning....when camp came Dr. C prescribed me zofran...which helped a lot...I would still get sick once every morning but that would be it. I took zofran up until you were born.

So far with this baby I have been sick. Not everyday like with you...sometimes 3 days a week....sometimes every other day....don't get me wrong I throw up at least once every morning....but the days I am really sick...I am really sick! All day...all day....all day...it's terrible. Now, with you I was sick all day but it was summer and I had no responsibilities.....now, I'm super sick and I'm trying to teach and take care of you. Your poor daddy! He has really had to start taking over my jobs too! He is such an amazing guy! :) he gets up with you and gets you ready in the mornings....takes care of the house, and you, and me! You and I are so lucky to have him! :)

We found out we were having a baby on January 15. We saw the baby on January 28....there was a small heartbeat! So, Dr. C had us come back at 8 weeks just to be sure all was going well....we went back February 11 and the baby's heartbeat was 165 and going strong! :) the baby was measuring just a bit big so they moved our due date to September 21....your daddy's birthday is September 23rd! :) looks like we will be busy in September! :)

So, little miss Eliana, you're going to be a big sister in September and I'm very excited! I'm not sue how 4 of us are going to live in this small house! But we will make it! :) can't wait to watch you in your new role!

March 25, 2013
Well, I am now 14 weeks pregnant with your baby sibling. I am feeling better. Still get sick once...or twice...if I'm not lucky 3 times in the morning. But it's not too bad. I went almost an entire week without having a TERRIBLE headache. I take tylenol daily but I can pretty much function. But once in a while I get killer headaches that put me on the couch for the day! The Doctor prescribed me a massage....hoping that helps. I just need to find time to go get one done :) I still have had NO zofran!!

You are SUPER sweet! It's slightly sad that you can associate the tylenol bottle with mommy's head. But, you say - Mama boo boo, head? and I say yes. and you pull my face down with your two hands and kiss my forehead :) You're such a kind, helpful kid. When I get sick in the mornings you say, Mama sick. You have figured out what daddy does to help though. The other day daddy was getting ready, so you came in and sat beside me.. You asked if I wanted a drink (because daddy always gets me a cup of water) and you asked if I needed a towel (because he also gets me a washcloth). You tried to get me those things...but daddy helped. And then you gave them to me! :) You were so proud of yourself!

You know where the baby is....yet, you aren't very gentle when you are jumping all over my stomach! :)

I went back to the doctor on March 11th. All was good. Baby is growing and the heartbeat was strong! I can't wait till May when we get to know if you're having a baby brother or sister! :)

Oh! I should share how we told our families! We were in Iola, on Feb 3, visiting the family. It was a rough time for the family - Grandpa Great was not doing well, and in fact he passed away the day after we told the family. I made a shirt that said "Big Sister Spet 2013" on it. All of our family was hanging out in the kitchen and you walked in. I made the shirt with puff paint, so that was a new feeling for you...so it didn't take long for your Aunt Melisa to notice your shirt because you were playing with the paint. :) She was so excited..then your Grandma noticed. Your Grandpa was very confused and didn't get it for a minute...but then he did! :) They are very excited for you to be a big sister :)

The following weekend we went to Buhler. Friday, Feb 8, we headed, so I put you in your big sister shirt, and we were on our way. It was a little chilly - so I kept your sweater on over for the ride. When we got to Buhler you ran straight to your Mimi and Papa and gave them hugs. Then you heard Bekkah downstairs so you wanted to go find her. So, Mimi said, "Let's take your jacket off then you can go play" She took your jacket off and within 30 seconds she was squealing with excitement....Papa turned around all confused and so Mimi turned you around and showed Papa your shirt...he was jumped up and down and clapped :) All the excitement made you nervous and you kinda ran over to me. Your Aunt Jami and Uncle Matt showed up right after that. It took Aunt Jami about 60 seconds to notice your shirt...she jumped up and down, clapped, and screamed! You got really scared at this and ran to me. Everyone was very excited in Buhler to have a new baby! :) We told Uncle Andrew at your birthday weekend. He was sleeping on the couch and I got sick in the morning....this is how he knew I was pregnant with you - he was living with us at the time and had to listen to me get sick every morning...he never said anything though until I told him :) So, after I got sick on your birthday weekend he knew we were having another baby!! :)

I still haven't posted our news on facebook. I think I'm enjoying just knowing we're having a baby and our families and friends knowing. I'm not ready to share with the world. Maybe I'll share in May. But, I'm pretty sure everyone who reads this already knows :) So, I'm not too concerned about posting on our blog. :)
Love you little girl!
Mommy