This is the first time I am posting about my 3rd pregnancy! Oh boy.. time gets away from me these days. Now, it certainly doesn't mean we are any less excited about this pregnancy than the other two! We are just a lot busier (major understatement).
On July 5th we found out we were expecting. It was a little bit unexpected. And after telling Rustin and getting over the initial shock that a sweet baby was on its way - we decided it was all a part of God's plan. We were certainly planning on having a third child but we hadn't quite decided when were we were going to be ready for that. Well I am certain God's timing is much more perfect than ours could ever be because ready or not - HE is on his way! On October 15th we were also surprised to find out that our little one is a BOY! I thought I had all of the classic signs of a girl pregnancy. I felt terrible during the first trimester, the baby was stealing my beauty, I was extremely fatigued for the first few months, craving citrus and sweets etc - It had to be a girl! But he's not! Afterall I have had both a boy and a girl previously so I should know these things by now? I have decided you never call tell until you see for yourself. Surprises certainly seem to be a theme so far. I can't wait to see what other surprises he will bring along the way.
We were so blessed to learn that he is healthy. I have had no complaints thus far in this pregnancy. I cannot believe how lucky we are. I just keep thanking God, honestly. I have slight swelling in my calves and ankles but otherwise that is it at this point. I am still chasing the kids around without issues. Although I will admit it is getting harder to get up off of the floor than it used to be. :)
Emmett and Hattie are very excited to meet their baby brother on or around March 13th! Yes, he does happen to be due on Friday the 13th. We have been busy preparing our guest room for his temporary residence along with celebrating Thanksgiving and now preparing for Christmas. We plan for him to be in the guest room until he's around the age of two and then the boys will be sharing a room once we can transition him with (hopefully) minimal problems.
We have also officially decided on a name. I'll tell you - naming boys is not easy. However, there is a name that had been speaking to me since before I was pregnant with him. I did really struggle with it for many weeks. I just adore it and I already can't imagine him being anything else other than:
Felix Dillon Nelson
Baby boy - we are so looking forward to your safe arrival in March so we can admire, hold and adore you. You are going to be one of a kind, so very loved, and ours!
