Our Little Announcement

39...and pregnant...

I definitely never thought I'd be having a baby when I was 40. But here I am and it's exciting! I never thought I'd have a near 6 year gap between kids. But there will be and it will be just fine! There are so many things about having another baby that might not seem to make sense, but Steve and I are simply trying to walk in faith and trusting God as we follow Him. And, no, this baby was not a surprise, an oops...just in case you were wondering.

Steve is very excited and the girls are happy too. The girls are already negotiating with me about jobs and wondering about diaper changes. Bella has agreed to handle poopy diapers if I pay her...I'm sure we'll be able to work something out :) Sophia is hoping for a boy because "if it's another girl, Daddy will be so outnumbered"...those were really her words. Bella wants another sister. Thankfully both say they will be fine if they don't get what they want :)

Steve and I just want healthy. It would be so nice to have another son, but that is not why we decided to have another baby. God has done much healing in our hearts concerning Elijah and we knew that if we every had another baby it would not be to try for a boy. For some reason I can see us with another girl. Maybe it's simply because I've been raising girls and that's what I'm used to. Maybe it's because we have a beautiful girl's name already picked out. And another girl could make use of all the sweet pink, flowery, ruffled clothes we still have :) Oh, there's just something about little girl clothes that melt my heart and make me smile! But it would be fun to start checking out the little boys section too. God knows exactly who will best fit into our family...we are trusting.

How do you feel, Rachel? Thanks for asking...

I am tired...tired, tired, tired. Thankfully I am not sick and rarely nauseous. I had a few weeks where I was kind of not feeling so well regarding food, but it was short lived and not too bad. The fatigue, though, has felt pretty overwhelming at times. I often go to bed when the girls do. Naps or rest time have become pretty common for me too. I have not slept well since I was about 3 weeks along simply because I have to get up and use the bathroom every 2 hours...all night long...every night...every single night. I have also greatly reduced my caffeine. And since I consider myself a Lover of Coffee, I am sure this has affected my energy level. It is funny though, because coffee barely appeals to me now...and the thought of a mocha turns my stomach.

I am still trying to get to the gym, although my workouts are not what they used to be. I have reduced my weights in Body Pump...that's when I have the energy to even consider taking the class. I am still spinning...again, when I have the energy. Last week I didn't manage to take any of my regular classes and only walked the track...but something's better than nothing, right? I really am determined to have a healthier pregnancy than I have in the past concerning weight gain, so to the gym we go.

Well, that's the little update about our little announcement...God bless~

Rachel