So, I won’t bore you with the details of me nursing a fever and a sinus infection for most of last week and the weekend (but I will say it was brutal), or the details of packing that I just can’t seem to get into yet (I’m just waiting for that moment when a fire is lit under my butt), so I’ll just get right down to it: Our baby BOY!!!
Yes, those boy bits certainly can not be confused. I saw it before we even got to the peek-a-boo shot, it was just sitting there in all it’s glory. Conner pointed to it and said, “french fry!” which made me die laughing. And his sweet profile, looking very much like his older brother already.
It’s always so surreal at the big u/s - there is a completely formed baby in there, just waiting to grow and fatten up before the birth. And once the doctor gave the thumbs-up on everything, I could really just let it sink in that I’m having another boy. Tim and I were slightly disappointed since we were rooting for the pink team, but I felt an immediate peace about it and just marveled at my youngest son. I do believe pink and ponytails will be in our future, and I trust that the Lord knows what he is doing, so with that I just wait and enjoy being the mom to two boys. I will certainly have my hands full, but it will definitely be fun.
And for more of your viewing pleasure, here is my mondo belly at 19 weeks.
Yes, it’s not really that mondo - someone recently called it a “disappointment”. Could it be that this child will be on the small side and not feel like a semi passing through my va-jay-jay like Conner did? I’ve only gained two pounds so far, so one can certainly hope!
Okay peoples, I have been laid-up for almost a week and my house is in dire need of some TLC. I seriously can’t believe we’re moving in three weeks. I keep making my girlfriends who have recently done this tell me it’s really not that bad, but since I don’t even have the first box packed it seems so daunting. What do I pack first? And what if I need something I’ve already packed? Oi, I need to go lie down.
Rebecca says:
Yay! I am so excited for you! Congrats!!!
February 5th, 2008 at 11:13 am
Kim says:
Congratulations! Another baby boy! How exciting. Sorry to hear you have been sick. We have all 4 had the stomach flu, the kids since Friday and us since Sunday so that has been fun. Hope you are feeling better soon and good luck with the move!
February 5th, 2008 at 11:35 am
MO says:
Congrats on another boy!!! 2 Lbs. You are doing great! I am at 21 weeks and have gained 10:(
February 5th, 2008 at 11:38 am
Rachel says:
Oh how cute, so happy for you! I love ultrasound pictures, they are so special. Take it easy moving girl..Your growing something special.
February 5th, 2008 at 12:15 pm
oh amanda says:
YAY! Is that freaky that he already looks like Conner? How cool is God?! I just showed the pictures to Lydia. She said “my tummy?”, so we’ll still have to work on that understanding!
Anyway, we didn’t know each other on our first babies, but we were pregnant together then. And here we are again! YAY!
So happy for you, my friend.
February 5th, 2008 at 12:34 pm
bee says:
Wow! Certainly is a boy! I’ll bet Daddy is proud!
Congrats!
February 5th, 2008 at 12:36 pm
Emily says:
Wow, a boy indeed! How great since you already have experience with those parts
Congrats to you and your family!
February 5th, 2008 at 1:04 pm
September says:
Congratulations, Candace!! Conner will be a wonderful big brother and that little guy is lucky to be getting such a great family.
And, um, dream on about the implications of a small belly…I measured at 34 weeks when I was a week overdue, and I got an 8+ lb surprise.
February 5th, 2008 at 1:57 pm
Elizabeth says:
Yahoo!!!
He’s cute already. And here’s to non-semi babies
February 5th, 2008 at 4:49 pm
Holli says:
Whoa, that’s quite a french fry, for sure! You look great, Candace, I can’t believe you’re already 19 weeks and only 2 pounds? Were you sick a lot? Hope you get feeling better and good luck with the packing. It will be worth it when you’re all settled in by the time the new one arrives.
February 5th, 2008 at 9:10 pm
Melany says:
Boy! He is all boy! Congratulations Candace. He and Connor will turn out to be such great friends.
February 6th, 2008 at 2:10 am
Kate says:
Oh Candace, how wonderful- I am so excited for you! Two thousand and eight is certainly a great year for you and your family! Lots of changes and happiness. Hope you’re feeling back to yourself again soon.
February 6th, 2008 at 1:06 pm
Whitney says:
YAY! Another boy!!! Congratultions to you all! WEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! haha (I get so annoyed with myself when I use too many !!!!!!!!, but hey it’s exciting news!)
Good luck with the move, too bad you didn’t get to use these nice days for moving.
February 6th, 2008 at 1:59 pm
Kelly says:
We need to come up with a rap for B and M. I will bust the beat and you rap the lyrics. They will think we are the coolest moms ever! JUST KIDDING!!! Cheers to penis’s in 2008!
February 7th, 2008 at 6:48 am
Amanda says:
So happy for you guys. Having two boys is great! I already love the way John and Tyler interact. Let me know if I can help with the packing/moving.
February 7th, 2008 at 10:22 am
Amber says:
Yep, no mistaking that!
Congrats on another sweet boy!!
February 7th, 2008 at 8:49 pm
M says:
Congratulations on having a boy!
I’m pregnant wil my 4th and can’t wait to find out what we are having.
February 8th, 2008 at 12:04 pm
Stephanie Whatley says:
I am so happy for you! There’s something special between boys and their momas.
February 8th, 2008 at 12:30 pm
Diane says:
Yay!!!! Congratulations! Man, what clear ultrasound photos!
February 12th, 2008 at 7:42 am
Cara says:
I’ve been MIA for a while and am doing some catching up. Candace, you looks great! Congratulations on your baby boy. What a blessing!
February 14th, 2008 at 7:59 am
Toni says:
OMG CC, I didn’t know you were expecting again. CONGRATS!! And congrats on another baby boy! that is so wonderful!!! (coming from a mom of 2 boys :)) Conner will be a wonderful big brother!
Congrats!!
February 17th, 2008 at 4:29 pm