We didn't find out what we were having when we were pregnant with William and I loved it!! It made labor and delivery so much better! (As good as 61 hours of such can be!!) it also helped me to be so much more grateful for the precious gift my Heavenly Father was giving us. I wasn't focused on colors, or names, or themes, etc. (not that those are bad).
I was focused on healthy and happy! I think my 8lb 3oz, 22in long baby was just that. I can tell you when he was born the room was quiet as he laid on my chest for the first time. It was a good 30 seconds before the dr asked Michael what it was and he got to say "it's a boy!!" To me this was especially special! I told Michael when we were pregnant, I told him when it was time to go to the hospital, I carried the baby, I delivered the baby, but Michael got to tell everyone what we were having. I will cherish that moment for the rest of my life. It is a special bond between Michael, William and myself.
Because we didn't find out the first time Michael wanted to find out for this one. I think that's fair. And since we could find out around his birthday it was even more special.
We had the ultra sound Thursday. The tech put it in a sealed envelope that then went to my grandma. She wrapped a gift and two candy bars telling us what it was. We had a small party Saturday with family to find out what we were having. Michael helped William open the present and we found a blue rattle and Hershey's bars that just said "HE" on them.
Excitement and nervousness all hit me at once. Another boy will be so nice! William will have a buddy to get rowdy with. I already have all the clothes and things I will need. But it also means another Elder Way.
I am a baby when I think about letting my sons leave for two years to serve our Heavenly Father, I just get emotional. Maybe it's these hormones, maybe it's the fact that I have sent off a brother-in-law on a mission and welcomed another home in the last 6 months. But that is hard for me to do. Especially right now when William is so small, teachable, precious, loving, etc. How will I say good bye for two years? Now will another boy they will overlap in their missions by a few months.
All good things welcoming this precious boy into our family. William will be a great big brother, they will get in trouble with one another and be rowdy together. I look forward to those times, as silly as that is.
Michael is a great dad to William. Their bond has pulled at my heart strings since they first met. Michael calmed William down minutes after his birth. He held his finger and didn't want to let go. He asked for daddy every morning. He knows when daddy is home and will run to find him. They have such a special bond and I couldn't have asked for a better father and example for my children.
I am excited for another boy. All I hope for is happy and healthy. I have loved feeing this precious one move around a lot earlier than I felt William. This baby was rolling around during the last ultra sound. It's so fun to carry a baby, know you are growing a precious soul from Heavenly Father is a gift. I love all my boys! And I will gladly welcome as many as Heavenly Father will bless us with!
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