FIRST IMPRESSIONS ON THE FIRST...

our FIRST IMPRESSIONS of YOU...

little baby, the rooster, the rooskie, the tiebreaker, MCIII

on the morning of april 22nd, evan woke up to get ready to go to church early and set up.

i couldn't go back to sleep, but was wide awake wondering if i was pregnant.

so while he was in the shower i quickly wrote a note saying i went to get more cereal,

then went to the store to buy two pregnancy test (and multi-grain cheerios).

i am not known for my patience or having a large bladder,
and both reasons would explain why i took the tests immediately in the store bathroom stall.
they both declared positive!
MY FIRST IMPRESSION:
i stared at the tests in my hand for a few minutes grinning from ear to ear,
then excitedly/prayerfully drove home with them in my purse.
still trying to let it soak in that you were really growing in me.

when i walked back in the house ev was in the kitchen making coffee
so i casually told him there was something beside cereal in the grocery bag.
EVAN'S FIRST IMPRESSION:
he opened the bag to find the box of tests and looked at me grinning.
once he opened them, he asked several times, "are you serious?!"
then hugged me, laughed, and prayed for you to grow strong and healthy.

it felt like christmas eve, knowing such a fun surprise but not telling anyone quite yet.
i called my doctor and made an appointment for almost a month later,
and we did our normally scheduled things the rest of the week.

thursday night, we had already planned to take your sister and brother to the zoo.
after we saw the special dinosaur exhibit and walked around a bit,
they asked for cotton candy and we said after dinner.

the only place in town we knew to get cotton candy (other than the zoo)
was amazon grille so we headed there.
we sat at a fun circle booth and as we were eating dinner we told them there was a surprise.
of course they thought we were just talking about cotton candy surprise,
but we told them the fun news of you too.

ADELAIDE'S FIRST IMPRESSION:
your sister was soo excited and wanted to know
if she was going to meet you right away or tomorrow.
she prayed for her baby sister before bed that night,
and we told her again you might be a brother.
i woke up the next morning to her checking to see if my belly grew.
every time she prays for you and talks about you, she refers to you as "our baby."
and she now clarifies that you might be a her or a he.

GRAHAM'S FIRST IMPRESSION:
your brother was initially more concerned about eating his chips and dip when we shared the news,
and we weren't sure he understood right away, although he declared you were a boy.
when his teacher at church told me, "graham said the funniest thing today!
he said you have a baby in your tummy. does he know what he's talking about?"
we then knew it sunk in.

 

adelaide took her job versy seriously of informing some people over the weekend.
she told some out-of-town family and friends over facetime, and in person at your dad's 29th birthday party.

she understood we weren't telling everyone until i went to the doctor a couple of times,
and in public she would squeeze my hand and whisper in my ear,
"i am so excited! but i remember, family secret!"

i have felt better and worse this go around then the other two.
less nauseous, more cranky.
less food aversions, more constant hunger.
less sane thoughts, more worries/nightmares.
less normal clothes that fit, more maternity wear already.
but without a doubt the same overwhelming thankfulness and joy that God created you.

dear sweet baby,

i am so thankful for your precious life.

i am thankful for each and every day of you.

xoxo,

your momma