our second baby, due in less than two weeks, and not even a mere mention in this neglected space of mine... the woes of the second, i suppose.
but because i never want this baby to feel like he or she was any less celebrated or loved, here is my attempt at documenting this exciting time for our little family.
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the last picture i took, not yet knowing i was expecting.
after months of hoping, and after quite a few disappointing negative tests...finally, two pink lines!! i gasped, cried and laughed - all at the same time.
how we told daddy.
first family park day after knowing we were expecting #2. and when i see this picture, i remember feeling the weight of the moment. this fleeting moment in my life.
first picture.
shouting from the rooftops that our finn was going to be a big brother!
christmastime during the first trimester. requires caffeine.
bump.
20 weeks. halfway there.
our sweet, darling baby.
ryan has been so excited since we found out. its the cutest.
my fall, winter and spring uniform. the second i got home, i wanted to be in these jammies. even after i could no longer button the buttons.
beginning to understand that there is a baby in there.
library visits with nearly two.
growing...
i discovered the wonder of baths this time around. i have really been missing out.
showery spring saturday
pregnancy makes me feel pretty powerful.
sisters make pregnancy better.
so do patient husbands and funny toddlers.
wondering if this is the last...
soaking it up either way.
four generations. these ladies mean the world to me.
growing still. and more.
and...nesting. and waiting. and nesting some more.
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i also treasure these pictures taken of me and my first...just when he was stating to understand what was happening in my tummy. my sweet boy.
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so even though we haven't taken pictures every week or documented every kick...please forgive us, we are just a little busier and a little more tired, but rest assured, we are beside ourselves with your impending arrival.
and we couldn't love you more.
