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Life at Full Speed

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Life seems to be going at warp speed right now.

And as I type this, crazy wonderful things are on the horizon, coming in the near future. But also daunting things. Things that I have never experienced before but knew I probably would someday. Yes, I’m still being somewhat cryptic but I have to be. But soon, very soon, it will all be out in the open.

Other things are not so good. I try my best to keep my blog full of the positive in my life so I will not go into details, but please just know that where my family is concerned, continued prayers are strongly appreciated and NEEDED. If you are the praying type, please just ask for healing and peace. And thank you… ever so much.

As the tide comes in and goes out, so does my baby baby grow in my belly and so does my current “baby” turn two. Both of them and their oldest brother are blessings in my life that I cannot thank God for enough, or so it seems……….

Little G had a good birthday on Friday (or at least he did from my perspective!) and a fun joint party at a local rec center with our friend James from our playgroup on Saturday. James is my friend Natalie’s little boy and he is just 9 days younger than Little G.

As an aside, it really is kinda hard for me to believe that my G is already two years old. I know I’ve probably said that like a hundred times in the last couple of weeks, but no one ever said I wasn’t repetative. Here are few highlights from the birthday festivities.

Celebrating with a mini-cake after dinner out with the family and Grandma and Grandpa on Friday.

Hangin’ ‘with James at the party (a.k.a put in the same chair together so Mommies could take pictures…)

Mommy and Daddy with the birthday boy! (p.s. party had a “sports” theme)

Devouring his own LARGE cupcake after eating all the icing first.

The party was a little crowded because we weren’t able to go outside for our planned nature walk since it rained ALL DAY Saturday. But we made do and the kiddos had cake and goodies so really, what more could they want?

AND! This Thursday is the BIG day for baby news! Part of me can’t believe I’m almost 20 weeks (half way there!) and part of me can’t wait any longer to find out. Yes, it’s time to belly up (couldn’t resist) and find out if this little one is going to wear pink, or all the same clothes that the big brothers did!

I’ve put a poll up on the left sidebar asking what you all think I may be having. Please take a sec to vote because I’m curious to see what most of you think. Here are just a few details to possibly help you with a more educated guess…

* I was REALLY sick at night in the first trimester (meaning nauseated and felt like it also heartburn at times).

* I’ve only thrown up once and that was at 18 weeks (weird, I know.) I NEVER threw up at all with the boys.

* Early on I craved fruity things, especially citrusy things like lemon and lime flavored stuff. Now it’s just sugar and then some sugar topped with a little more sugar. Oh and I went from gagging at the thought of chocolate in the first trimester, to wanting milk chocolate now (instead of my standard dark).

* I’ve gained 14 pounds so far and hearbeat has always been above 155 bpm.

* The Chinese Lunar calendar says it is a girl which was correct withThe B Man but wrong with Little G.

And here’s a 19 week belly pic for your viewing pleasure! : )

So, vote away and stay tuned for the the big news in a few days…

elaine

Comments

  1. As a mother of 3 boys, pink is not in my vocabulary . . . I vote BOY!! Praying for peace in your family. Love you all.

  2. Praying for peace and healing for your family. Extended family issues are tough, we battle a few too. Glad your little guy had a good birthday and can not wait to hear what you have been so cryptic about, and what you are having.

    Blessings,

    Elaine

  3. I totally understand the “I can’t believe he’s 2” statement, my oldest just recently turned 7 and I really don’t know where the time has gone, too fast for sure.
    Regarding your next bundle, I vote girl! The lunar chart wasn’t correct for one of yours but for mine it was bang on each time!

  4. I’m hoping girl for you, since we’re getting another boy. But it’s all good as long as the baby is healthy.

    Hugs to you, I pray for all my bloggy friends.

    p.s. you look beautiful!

  5. First i want to say i will be praying for you and your family. I hope that all will be fine with time but also know that prayers always get answered just not always the way we want them to be.

    On to more happy topics. Baby time!!!! I am saying girl just because as a pregnant mommy of 2 boys you are my hope that i might be able to get a girly pink dress to bring home an adorable baby girl in lol.

    You look adorable and i love love love that dress. I have found this time around my belly got big fast although i have only gained 1 pound in 15 weeks of pregnancy. I hope all is well with little baby in the belly.

    I so understand that feeling of where did the years go. My MJ just turned 3 and i cant seem to find how my baby got this old before y eyes. I am glad he had a good birthday.

  7. You are finding out, yay! That is great!! I want to find out with these twins but hubby says no..he likes a surprise. So do I but not when there are 2 coming!!!
    I am voting for a girl, not because of anything, I have been so wrong before, just cause it would be nice to have a girl thrown into 2 awesome boys lives. Good luck! I cannot wait to hear!

  8. I love your pregnant picture- you look fantastic! I swear you could have written the beginning of that post and stuck it on my blog, seems we may be in a similar situation. I will pray for your family.

  10. I am praying and praying hard for you and your family, sweetie. I hope everything is okay and just know that lots of prayers are coming y’alls way.

    Now…I think you are having a….girl!! I LOVE fruit (loved it with Bella Mella, too!) and sugar? Say hello to my little friend 🙂 Hehe! It’s so bad sometimes…that is all I want. What did you crave with with your boys?

    And LOVE the birthday pics! Now I am craving cupcakes…why do I always crave cupcakes when I read your blog??

    Hugs and prayers to you, hon!!

  11. Cute picture of the boys! I still need to download my camera…

    Still praying for your family and the things on the horizon.

    I love that dress you are wearing! Very pretty colors on you. And just because everyone needs a little girl drama in their life I am going to vote girl!

  12. Looks like he had a wonderful party. My favorite pictures are the one of him taking a bite of that big cupcake and the one of you. What a cute pregnant mommy you are! Looking forward to finding out your news on Thursday!

  13. Dude, it’s a girl. Even though I don’t trust that Chinese Lunar calendar farther than I can throw it…both my boys were supposed to be girls according to it 🙂

    And I am praying for you on both fronts, well actually 3 fronts!

    Love the dress! Hot pregnant momma alert 🙂

  14. You are too cute!! You look adorable in your picture! I can’t wait to find out what you’re having!! I voted girl, not really for any reason though! So excited to hear the news! 🙂 I’ll keep your family in my thoughts & prayers.. sorry to hear you’re going through a rough time!

  15. love the baby belly – soooo sweet! can’t believe it’s time to find out!!

    sending lots of peace and prayers friend…hoping everything levels off soon 🙂

  16. Praying for you and your family…remember God never gives bad gifts!

    I am POSITIVE it is a girl simply because there is not a single person online or in person I know that is preggers right now with a boy–ALL girls so I am thinking it’s something in the water 😉

    Take care–rest and enjoy the peace the Lord brings you this week 🙂

  17. Had to stop by your blog since my middle name is Elaine…hehe! Coming over from MegRyan’s Mom. 🙂 Praying for peace for you and how exciting to find out the news of your little bundle. 🙂 XOXO

  20. Your family is in our prayers.
    Now for the good stuff…I say girl because you’re not pooking out in front like a boy and the sweet tooth thing.

  23. Did it really rain all day Saturday?? I didn’t even realize since I was stuck inside at work anyway!
    Regardless, those two little men were some seriouly cute birthday boys, and you look terrific Mama! While you’re saying prayers, please add my family in too.

  24. I will pray for your family, Elaine.
    I’m glad Little G had such a nice birthday, cute photos!
    And YOU look great!

  27. I can’t believe it is time to find out what you are having.
    How exciting!
    I think you are having a girl.
    I craved fruit with Claire and then it turned to hamburgers and sugar of course.
    Loved the photos of little G…he is getting so big.
    Sending lots of ((hugs)) and prayers for all the things life is throwing at you right now.
    Hang in there.

  28. hmmmm, i craved fruit with my daughter (especially oranges) but i craved sugar (give it to me NOW! no meal is complete without SUGAR!) with my son. so i just don’t know… and i’m horrible at guessing. but i wish a girl for you, so that you can experience the other side. 😉

    and the lunar calendar was right with about my daughter but wrong about my son.

  29. I’ll pray for peace and comfort as you go through this time.

    And I think you are having a girl. Who knows. I thought I was having a girl, but all my friends said the signs seemed like a boy. They were right!

  30. Sounds like you have a LOT going on!! I will keep you in my prayers and I can’t wait to hear about that baby!!! So exciting – Sorry if you’re hopin’ for that girl, but, I’m guessing boy…But, that may just be that I’m positive if I ever had a 3rd it would be a boy…

  32. My initial thought was girl, because I’m sure you would love to add a girl to the mix (and a boy would still be very welcome), but I’m feeling boy!

    I’m pretty sure if/when there is a third for me, it will be another girl!

  33. I’m thinking you’re having a girl! Your little boy is so beautiful… happy birthday to him! Looks like a fun party!

  34. I super curious about your Crypticness…not gonna lie

    If you announce you’re gonna have 2 babies I just might fall over…heck you might too 🙂

    You look lovely in your dress!

    I’m praying for your family.

    I get more excited about BlogHer everyday.

    Love ya girlie!