I was thinking tonight as I perused around on the world wide web. Imagine that: thinking. Sometimes I feel like Pooh - very little brain and I have to tap my head and say think, think, think! I guess I'll blame that one on the pregnancy.
Anyhoo . . . back to what I was thinking about. My baby boy! My second one, that is. My first baby boy is no longer a baby and is sleeping upstairs in a very big boy bed. He is curious, asks amazing questions (even in his sleep! In the middle of last night, he woke up and asked, Do we have a rainbow? I said, No, God makes the rainbows and puts them up in the sky. That seemed to satisfy him, and he rolled back over into peaceful slumber. My big boy also is such a great helper and is often my motivation to get things done. I constantly talk to myself, saying things like, I need to clean the bathroom. Well, do it! he tells me. Like, duh.
But, soon I'll have a baby boy once again - which is what my momentous thought was about. I haven't blogged too much about my pregnancy. I guess the second pregnancy is just whooshing by, and I don't record every milestone and notice every detail. I don't read Your Pregnancy Week by Week, but instead pick it up every couple of months. But, I do often daydream, or lay in bed at night and think about my second baby boy. A small and excited smile fills me up as I try to imagine what this second blessing will look like, what he will be named, what his personality will be like. I pray and hope that the second time around will be easier, so I already have high expectations for this little one - and for myself too. And there are always questions about how Luke will adjust to having a baby in the house. These questions always prompt much prayer. I know my son's tendencies, and I know that he has been an only child for over three years. But, I also know his sweet and tender heart and caring nature. So, I pray that he will feel this baby as his own and take possession of him. And I also pray that this sweet baby boy will also be very, very tough.
Logistically, I am blessed in this pregnancy. The first trimester didn't torture me with nausea, and the third trimester has only brought mild back-aches, a little heart burn and some fatigue so far. Each midwife appointment shows signs of normalcy and health, and the nursery is in order. There are only a few last things to buy.
So, there's my thought of my sweet baby boy, who I can't wait to meet! I'm starting to settle on a first name, (the middle name is decided) which makes my thoughts of him more individual and more exciting. Mum's the word on the name though. There's no telling if we'll change our mind, plus, there has to be some surprise!
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Bummer about the name being a surprise - I'm brimming with curiosity! Seems like there aren't as many cool boys' names out there as there are girls'.
Those new baby thoughts haven't hit me too much yet. I'm sure they will as the due date looms nearer. I bet you'll be enjoying your alone times with Luke that much more these next 10 weeks. And I'm certain that Luke will do fine with the baby transition (that makes me nervy too). He sounds like he'll be a loving big bro.
Wow, you're doing great, girl! I'm so impressed that you have the nursery put together and organized! I've got clothes ready (but they need to be washed) but that's about it.
Al: Finding names - boy or girl - is always hard for us. We're picky and don't like faddish or trendy names, but like more classic names and like it to have some level of significant meaning. And Chris is so noncommittal about names until the very end, it's hard to really decide ahead of time, but I think I have. So, unless Chris comes up with something we both like better, I think I have our winner! :)
I still have to wash all of the clothes too to freshen them up. The nursery is all ready because we just moved, and also it is Luke's room too, so I just got it all ready when I was settling in.
This was very beautiful writing Katie. Thank you for sharing your thoughts.
katie, you are such a good writer. i am laying on my couch and mom is rubbing my feet. (i've been up and running since 7:00). she just agreed that you are the best writer.
i can't wait to meet your baby boy. i love you nanner.
janelle
xoxoxo
awe!!!! all these boys are awesome! I think I hear mine driving up. Gotta go.
Katie,
We've designated our littlest as the "Pacifier Pal" or "Binky Boy" for the newest baby (We've done this during the last two pregnancies.) We talk about how they will have this job when the new baby comes. They seem to get more excited because they have a responsbility for the new little one, and it seems to help avoid jealousy. Maybe that would help Luke. By the way our fifth boy is named Luke, too!
Kitty M.
(Former NBBCer)
i can't wait to see what the next little boy will be like either. it's so exciting!
Your sweet anticipation serves you well!! It is no doubt those "good hormones" flooding through, as well!! :) I just LOVED having a second boy. It flooded back the sweetness of being a mother for me. Jack (my 2nd) had eyes for Drew from the begninning. His first "word" was "goo" which he would point to Drew upon saying. And he was the first that Jack would "follow" (watch) when he saw him walk in the room or hear him. AND, Jack is SO MUCH TOUGHER!!! I walk into our room with him and he is almost out of my arms trying to get on our bed to wrestle!! I think it will come naturally with a big brother! Someone passed this on. When possible, if the baby is crying and your older child is needing you, take a moment to tend to your older child. The baby does not understand as the older child does and taking just a moment to comfort them or get something they need will show them they are important even in the midst of this baby's invasion. There's my 2 cents. Oh, and we didn't settle on Jack's name until a week before he was born!!! HA HA!!
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