Some happy news

Well, I guess it's finally time to share our big news. This is not to say that most of you don't know it already, but I have to make it official sooner or later, and now that I'm officially out of the first trimester, I guess now is as good a time as any. So...with that said, Jeff and I are expecting our 3rd baby!
We don't know what it is just yet and I obviously have my suspicions, but I've been wrong both times before...so I'm resolved to not get my hopes up either way and be happy with whatever we get! I mean seriously, could I not be happy in getting another Garrett? Or Isaac? Ok, maybe the latter has it's reservations :) ...but there is just something about a baby boy that gets me every time. Then again, in theory, I would love to have a girl. I mean the shopping alone would be a dream! So like I said, as long as its healthy, right?

Speaking of healthy, I just went and saw my Dr. on Tuesday and got this ultrasound. They did some specific testing to make sure that everything is on the up and up (my doctor is so protective and proactive...love him!). So far, so good. But the picture doesn't do this little miracle justice. Seeing the little guy (sorry, it's all I know) move about and kick his legs is amazing. And the heart beat!? A miracle. I'm still in awe that I helped make Garrett and Isaac...so seeing this happen again is awe-inspiring. The spine, stomach, and brain all look perfect! And look at the length of those legs! A wonderful Barlow trait!

I'm actually feeling pretty good about 80% of the time now. And at least this time around I have an appetite...although I'm not so sure this will remain a positive in the end! Isaac's pregnancy was very different. I was sick until 19 weeks and even at that point the thought of food made me sick. So I'm grateful for the recent bout of energy and calmer hormone levels (and so is my laundry room!). And yet throughout it all, Jeff has been so amazing. He has stepped up so much the past 3 months...I so appreciate it. With all that we have on our plates right now....selling the house, showing the house, Jeff's job in dealing with a slow mortgage industry, Garrett starting school...I couldn't do any of this without him! So I hope he knows how much I love and cherish him. Ever the empathetic and doting "Love!"

I'll continue to keep you all posted just as soon as we know whether or not Copeland Davis or Lola Tate will be joining our family (note: we reserve the right to change the names...but if you know Jeff and me, that is not highly likely!) in early March 2009.