Woah.... pregnant

For the first few weeks of this pregnancy I just felt in shock and had no symptoms. For the last two weeks all I feel is nauseous... soo nauseous. I remember being sick with Jake, but not like this. I have saltines by my bed because the second I lift my head off the pillow I feel like I am gonna toss my cookies! I feel like I am in a rough season right now. Caring for and keeping up with a toddler and newborn while feeling so sick has been rough. I'm feeling overwhelmed, but know that this too shall pass. With Jake, I felt better at about 12 or 13 weeks so I am almost there. I am 9 1/2 weeks now. I just keep trying to remember how lucky we are to have not only have two beautiful, amazing boys but the hope of having a third little one running around. It is a crazy thought and such an exciting one! I can't believe this year my family will expand to five. My little family. I feel soo lucky and un-deserving of such love from God. I know I can get through this and be strong with His help. For now... it is ginger ale... saltines... and tums for mama!

Shocker....

I don't exactly know how to say this but.... I'M PREGNANT!!! It is unbelievable even as I type the words. Will is 9 weeks old and I am 8 weeks pregnant. How amazing! We are still in shock.

The story

So, as you all know we adopted our sweet baby boy Will on December 20th and he is now 9 weeks old. He is truly the most amazing baby in the world. I have never been a fan of baby's being labeled,"good," just because they are quiet and easy... but he is sooo good. He is calm, sweet and has such an easy going little temperament. Being number two, I truly appreciate it.

When he first came home, I was exhausted. There was no warm up. Full nights sleep then no nights sleep. I also think the entire adoption experience in general wore me out. It was a roller coaster. Between, the months of fertility and years of trying to get pregnant then chances at adoption and meeting birth parents. My emotions were tapped out. I finally felt nothing but joy. Fatigue, but immeasurable joy. However, the initial fatigue faded a day or two into having a newborn and I was adjusting. A week or so went by and I felt tired again... then again... then again. I couldn't kick it. My body felt like a thousand pounds. The holidays came and went and we were quickly approaching Jake's third birthday. Wait a minute... Jake's birthday is on the 24th.... hmmm... after doing some quick math, I took a little drive to CVS. I never once thought I would see a positive. I have taken test and test after test these last few years and wow.... I was blown away! I sent Jake downstairs to tell Daddy that we were going to have another baby. (not realizing he was on the phone!) He quickly came upstairs and asked me if this was a joke. I laughed and we just starred at each other. Sheer shock. After a few minutes we hugged and rejoiced, but it took a few days for it to truly sink in. We had a few ultrasounds because they initially did not see anything. I was concerned at first, but we came to find out that I was just very early. Last week, we finally saw the heartbeat and a little white speck that is our newest addition. Unreal... and seeing that first ultrasound will never get old. My due date is October 3rd. So, Will is going to be one school year behind our newest. I am relieved because that way they will feel a little more spaced out.
Both Jake, Will and baby number three have all had their special way of arriving. This has made it very clear to us that it is God's will that we have these special gifts. I feel so undeserving of such amazing children. Here is a picture of our latest suprise arrival!

DC Weekend

This past weekend, we went to DC. Jon has a health care conference there every year. It's perfect because Nikki lives in Alexandria and my dad and Carol live in Baltimore so we get to see them and have a mini vacation. My brother in law, Eko, works for the Four Seasons and always takes care of us. The service and accomodations there never cease to amaze me. From the minute you walk in the door, you are treated like a celebrity. I felt so special the whole time. We brought the boys and Jake LOVED it. Will even had some special attention too! We also celebrated Jon's b-day with the fam and he even had a little cake. While Jon attended his conference throughout the day, the boys and I had some fun on our own. Last year, Jake was still a little young to enjoy DC. This year he loved swimming in the hotel pool, walking around Georgetown, eating out and checking out some of the museums. Our favorite museum was the museum of natural history. We saw dinosaurs and sea creatures of all kinds. The second Jake saw a fossil he yelled,"Mommy.... DINOSAURS!!!!!!" Everyone around us started laughing as his voice echoed throughout the museum. We also loved the building museum. Jake had a chance to see Lego structures at least twenty feet high. Jon and I had a special treat of our own when Eko and Nikki offered to watch Jake and Will for a few hours on Valentine's so we could go on a date! Woohoo! Overall, it was nice to get away, see family and get a taste of the fancy lifestyle of the Four Seasons. Jake thought riding in a cab without a carseat was the coolest thing ever
Jake and I had room service for breakfast... we were both REALLY excited.

A special arrival gift for Jake with a juice box.

Cousins strollin' together

The boys hitting the streets
Enjoying the warm weather
GG and baby Will having some Q time
Had to blow out the candles with Daddy

Our hotel room foyer
Our family room

More special touches from the hotel...

Will enjoying our comfy bed

Crib and Johnson's products for Will AND even diapers!

Hmmm.... what could be behind the curtain?

Jakes Third Birthday Party Pictures

Love this New Song