And Then There Were Three!

Baby number three is due in April :) :) :)

 
Boy? 

Girl? 

It doesn't matter.

 

I guess I have always seen myself as a "boy mom"....er, because I have boys.  So adding a third little man to our testosterone packed house sure would be easy.

For a fleeting moment I did allow myself to think this baby MIGHT be a girl.  That's because the baby's heart was beating at a quick 164 bpm during our last ultrasound. 

 

But all thoughts of a baby girl have now left my mind. 

Why?  Because I feel the exact same way I did when I was pregnant with the boys!  No nausea, a few headaches and a massive craving for ANY type of bar-b-que....pulled pork, ribs, bbq chicken, etc.

But, and this is a big BUT, bbbbuuuuuttttttt if this baby is a girl...

1. I would pick my jaw up off the floor

2. Chris and I would start arguing over girl names (oddly, we have agreed upon many, many boy names but we've never once agreed on a girl name)

3. I would begin planning a MAJOR nursery makeover

4. Chris would have to learn how to change girl diapers

5. I would eagerly await the reaction of the "it's a girl" moment from all the people who have recently told me they hope we have a girl

6. Shopping, shopping and more shopping

7. Inform the boys that their new mission in life is to protect their little sister

8. Ask Granny to knit me a pink baby blanket  

On the other hand, if this baby is a boy (which I'm sure it is)...

1. Set up crib

2. Buy diapers

That's it.  Set up the crib and buy diapers. 

I want a boy because I pretty much have this whole boy thing mastered. 

I want a girl because it will be something new and exciting. 

I really just want a healthy baby, so #3 is in God's hands and we'll take whatever He gives us.

Until then, we'll be waiting patiently for his/her arrival.  The second trimester is almost here!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Comments

[Rachael]

CONGRATULATIONS!! I'm sending you a huge hug from Milwaukee. I'm absolutely thrilled for your family. :) XOXO

[jen]

congrats gretchen!! so excited for you :)

[Allison]

Gretchen--CONGRATS to you and your husband! This is great news for you guys. I know you will continue to be a great mom no matter what gender this baby is! Keep us posted on how things are going.

[Nicolle]

I can't wait to meet the little peanut!
xoxox