to my sweet Nathan

I can't believe I'll be meeting you face to face for the first time, in a matter of weeks, maybe even days. I can't get you out of my mind. You're all I think about, fantasize about, and dream about. I am so excited to......

See your sweet face...
Your little nose......
Look into your eyes.....
See your little mouth and smell your sweet breath.....
Rub your soft cheek and kiss it for the first time.....
Hold your hands and kiss your fists.....
Rub your belly.....
Squeeze your little thighs.......
Rub your little feet and count your toes....

I am just overwhelmed with love and anticipation to see you. I've got your room all ready for you. Your clothes are all washed, your bassinet ready to go. All we need now is you.

I have to admit, I'll miss a little, feeling you move inside me. After all, you are my last little one, and it's just such an incredible blessing to experience this.

I love you, more than you could ever know.
Now and Forever,
Mommy

It's a........

BOY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! No surprise here! :) I just knew it was a boy. God truly answered my prayers though. There was absolutely no disappointment in my heart when I heard the news. How could I be disappointed looking at the beautiful little creature God placed in mine and Ronnie's care? He looks wonderful, and I really am thrilled about a 3rd boy. The more I think about it, the more excited I get. Three boys....three little guys to spoil their Mommy for the rest of their lives!!! :) lol. Boys love their Mommas, right?!! And, a little baseball team for Daddy! :)

The ultrasound looked great, everything measuring correctly, everything looking healthy. The doctor talked in depth about the antibody in my blood, just giving more detail. He said that they'll need to watch for anemia and low blood in the baby. They can do that through ultrasound, and would only take the next step to amnio. if my levels were to rise, and the baby show a true threat. I will go back for another ultrasound in 4 weeks. He did say that this positive antibody that I have hardly ever affects the baby. 90% chance it never will! Good news! Like I've said before, I truly believe in my heart that this will never become an issue, and the baby will remain safe and healthy until full-term.

I am feeling him move more and more daily. It's so cool! Ronnie thinks he may have felt him with his hand on my belly a few days ago. I love it when he can feel it too, so that he becomes closer to the baby physically. Ethan is so funny talking to my belly-- he lifts my shirt and says, 'hi, baby! bye-bye, baby!' So funny! Jacob wants to know now what we'll name him. He said, 'how about two Ethans, Mommy?!' haha! Don't think so, buddy!

Guess that's about it for now. So nice to finally know, so that we can name him, and get things ready. I told Ronnie we have to change up the nursery a little-- it's been the same for nearly 5 years now!!! Needs a makeover! :)

Flutters

Just had to share-- I started feeling little flutters today. I was beginning to worry a little, since I felt both boys before 19 weeks. But, I can feel this little angel now!!!! I LOVE this part!!! What a miracle God has blessed us with!!!! And, what an honor to be a Mommy and feel this presence!!! Thank you, God, for making me a Mom!!!

bloodwork results

Got the results today on the bloodwork done Monday, to check for the antibody level. No change-- levels are the same!!!!!!!!!! Thank you, God, for another good report!!!!!!

And, to top it off, Dad got another great report from the doctor this morning!!!!!

Blessings are just pouring in!!!!!!!!

baby update

Both appts. went great! The ultrasound showed a baby that looked 'perfect' according to the ultrasound tech. The baby looked so sweet, and we got several great pictures. I'll have to get someone to scan them for me to post. He/she is precious. No, we don't know what it is yet, but by the looks of it, you'd say a boy. But.......the ultrasound tech. said this early both sexes look alike and it's very hard to tell. I think Ronnie's convinced it's a boy, but I'm holding out hope for a girl. We'll see in 8 weeks at our next ultrasound. Most importantly, the baby looks great, and is doing well.

Our OB visit went great too, and we heard a precious heartbeat! Bloodwork was done on me to check the antibody level. I should have those results in a few days.

We've been gone all day with appts. a few hours apart, and several miles. Boys are hungry- better run! :)

Praising God for a healthy baby!!!