Whoops We Did It Again...

I never thought I'd write the words again- in fact, I think during my last pregnancy I told Jon many times- pray for twins... I'm only doing this one time. Yet here I am, pregnant, unexpected but I have so much joy in my heart. It's almost surreal. Actually, I almost believed my mind and body were making up pregnancy symptoms. For a week now, I've felt pregnant. Convinced myself on and off again that it was very possible- just not likely that I could be. I took two pregnancy tests a week ago (one expired... whoops) and both came up negative- yet something in me (my baby I suppose) told me differently. Yesterday, for Ruthie's 18 Month Birthday- Jonathan told me if by the end of the day I didn't have my period I could take another test so... after some quiet time with God, I met Jonathan in the bathroom and peed on the famous stick... and within seconds, I saw the most beautiful pink line... and I knew. I didn't even have to wait for the second line (which appeared moments later) to look up at my amazing guy with tears and my eyes and say "here we go again!"



Jonathan and I are both very excited. We know some will find our pregnancy "bad timing" but God's timing is far more perfect and even though we didn't plan everything out- we've been praying about the thought of a second baby for a few months now. Don't get me wrong, I'm terrified. There is a lot of unknowns, but I know I'm not alone. I have an incredible family who loves us and supports us and my husband who I love dearly. I am actually asking some pretty amazing women tomorrow to pray over me and this pregnancy. That I could experience a totally different pregnancy and enjoy the next 9 months. :) No matter what, I know that when I'm holding our precious baby, I'll look up at my husband and repeat "I'll do it again!"

Due Date: February 11th 2011
Week 5

18 Months ... That's a Year and a Half!!

My 18 Month
1 and a Half Year Old
Sweet Girl <3>

Dear Ruthie, the joy you bring to my life cannot even begin to express the deepness of my love for you. I have loved every moment of these last 1 and 1/2 years of your life. And I know, without a doubt, that the I will continue to love the next years to come just as much. You bring smiles to other peoples faces just by glancing at you. I love watching people notice you and just know that you bring those people delight. I want you to always know you are precious to me, even though, in a few months, all our lives are going to change drastically... and we're not going to have as much one on one time (for now!) I love you and cherish you. Mommy and Daddy just found out that you're going to be a big sister in February. I know you're going to love your little baby brother or sister very much- but I know the sacrifice it's going to bring to the entire family. Love you Ruthie Ru.

Love, Mommy

Here are her 18 Month Stats:

26 lbs 13 oz (82%)
31 3/4 inches (59%)

You are a growing girl with a sparkling personality. I love you so very much. I can't believe how big you are. You are learning your ABC's. You will repeat "A" "B" and then we'll say "C" and you'll shout out "D" :) :) :) It's soooo precious! One of your new favorite words is "pool" but I think that mostly has to do with the fact that I take you to the pool any chance I can get!! You have a shape ball that you're amazing at. You rarely get frustrated as you move the ball and shapes around. You are repeating words... oh my, are you repeating words. It has become aware to your mommy and daddy that we need to be very careful what we say around you. :) You have also begun putting your toys away and listening sooo much better when mommy tells you to do something.


I wanted to start off this post a little different then all the rest. Because today is different then all the rest. Today starts a new process of getting ready for another little Stube. To compare pregnancies (praying for a comparison) I have loved each and every moment leading up to this point, and although life is about to get just a little more complicated... I'm excited for this next chapter.