Guess who is going to be a BIG SISTER!?
It was nearly a month ago that we publicly announced the exciting Baby #TWO news to our family and friends. If you're reading my blog, then chances are you already know because you also stalk my facebook profile! ;) What most of you don't know is the story behind this "surprise" pregnancy.
It's no secret that John David and I have always said we would like to have four kids. I've had baby fever since Khloe was around 8 or 9 months. It's never been the thought of a second baby that put a second pregnancy on hold, it was just the fear of pregnancy again. It took alot of prayers and some convincing, but in March John David agreed to start "trying" again. We figured we would have a new addition sometime around March or April of next year.
Three weeks later, I packed up and headed to the backwoods of Louisiana ;) to visit with my BFF, Tabatha. The ladies at her church were hosting a baby shower for her sweet baby boy and I was so excited to be able to attend. After a five hour drive, a trip to the mall and Slinkies (a big fun inflatable place for kids) I was EXHAUSTED. She was 36 weeks pregnant and I was convinced I was more tired than her. We both went to bed at 9pm. HA! Old fogies!
The next day, we got up bright and early and started getting ready for her baby shower. {I should have taken a pic of the ADORABLE handmade gifts I made her. I made a nursing cover, fabric covered wipes case, diaper holder, and matching burp cloths.} It was nearly time to leave and I suddenly got the worst migraine. Within minutes, nausea hit. Later that night, on the way to dinner, I got extremely car sick. "Tab, I haven't been car sick since I was 12 years old......... there's no way I would be having pregnancy symptoms this early, right??" We both laughed... but I knew it had only been three weeks.. That's just silly.
A week later, I was home cleaning and the migraine returned. Since being pregnant with Khloe, it's not uncommon for me to get multiple migraines a month, but after a couple days of having some weird symptoms, I decided mid-day to just get up and go take a pregnancy test..... minutes later... BAM.
It's no secret that John David and I have always said we would like to have four kids. I've had baby fever since Khloe was around 8 or 9 months. It's never been the thought of a second baby that put a second pregnancy on hold, it was just the fear of pregnancy again. It took alot of prayers and some convincing, but in March John David agreed to start "trying" again. We figured we would have a new addition sometime around March or April of next year.
Three weeks later, I packed up and headed to the backwoods of Louisiana ;) to visit with my BFF, Tabatha. The ladies at her church were hosting a baby shower for her sweet baby boy and I was so excited to be able to attend. After a five hour drive, a trip to the mall and Slinkies (a big fun inflatable place for kids) I was EXHAUSTED. She was 36 weeks pregnant and I was convinced I was more tired than her. We both went to bed at 9pm. HA! Old fogies!
The next day, we got up bright and early and started getting ready for her baby shower. {I should have taken a pic of the ADORABLE handmade gifts I made her. I made a nursing cover, fabric covered wipes case, diaper holder, and matching burp cloths.} It was nearly time to leave and I suddenly got the worst migraine. Within minutes, nausea hit. Later that night, on the way to dinner, I got extremely car sick. "Tab, I haven't been car sick since I was 12 years old......... there's no way I would be having pregnancy symptoms this early, right??" We both laughed... but I knew it had only been three weeks.. That's just silly.
A week later, I was home cleaning and the migraine returned. Since being pregnant with Khloe, it's not uncommon for me to get multiple migraines a month, but after a couple days of having some weird symptoms, I decided mid-day to just get up and go take a pregnancy test..... minutes later... BAM.
My first reaction? Well, it had been awhile since I had taken a test and for the life of me I could NOT remember what a double line was. I frantically dug through the cabinet searching for the box. I tore open the box, flipped through the instructions, and found the double line. Time stopped. Just like in the movies, I was moving in slow motion. "Oh...........................my...............GOSH!" Khloe was standing in the bathroom with me (because she follows me around the house 24/7) and that's when the truth of the test hit me... "Khloe... I guess you are going to be a BIG SISTER!!" Right then and there, I texted the picture to John David. No caption... Just the picture. A minute and a half later, he called. "Ummm...." "Yeah, that double line means positive.." I said. There was a moment of silence, and we then both started laughing.
Remember my first post announcing we were pregnant with baby K? (Click the link to read more). It took us six long months, more pregnancy tests than I could count, and buckets full of tears to finally conceive. You can't even imagine the disbelief and excitement when I realized it only took ONE time (TMI sorry!), and ONE test for baby #2.
I bet you are wondering why I just texted him the picture and didn't do some fun presentation. Well, #1 I was dying. There was NO way I could hold it all day without telling him. #2 The second John David knows I am going to take a test, I'm pretty sure his heart stops. He doesn't catch a breath until he knows the results. I knew he was about to start operating, so I thought I'd spare him the heart attack by saying "I just took a pregnancy test". I wanted his reaction to be as stunned as I was.
We wanted the announcement to be fun for our family, so I ordered a special "Big sister" shirt and we let Khloe walk around until they finally caught on. Here's two of the reactions we caught on tape: Click the image to watch.
First up: John David's parents. We had just arrived in Gatlinburg, TN for a family vacation with my sister and brother-in-law. We had to edit the over 10 minute video and doesn't seem to be the best quality, but it's still fun!
Next is my baby sister, Kelli. Her reaction was the best of ANY!
(I was extremely sick when we announced it to my family, hence the laying on the couch)
A few days later, we made it Facebook official with a status update of, "Guess what Khloe is getting for Christmas?!!!!" with this pic attached:
Our official due date is December 28, 2012. Due to the previous HELLP syndrome I developed with Khloe, I will have to have a second cesarean, and we doubt my doctor will risk waiting until my due date to deliver since the chance highly increases for developing it again. We expect to have baby #2 sometime between December 10-20.
It has been so much fun announcing our second pregnancy, and are so thankful for everyone's loving reactions. Most of all, I would like to say a huge THANK YOU for all your support, and willingness to go out of your way to help me during this crazy time in my life. You are all so amazing and I thank Jesus everyday for my amazing friends and family.
Stay tuned. I'm positive there will be many updates to follow on Baby NUMBER TWO!! :)
