Foursome

We are thrilled to share some exciting news with all of you! At the end of September (official due date doesn't really mean anything to us, but it is the 28th), our little family of 3 will be growing by one. That's right, Ethan is going to be a big brother! We are beyond thrilled and can't wait to meet our little boy or girl sometime in September...let's hope it is not before!

I am officially 14 weeks today and the baby is doing great! At our last appointment on the 15th, the baby looked really good; moving around and growing a ton. Heartbeat was 165; nice and strong! I think I am finally over the extreme tired stage, but still not feeling great. I didn't experience any sort of nausea with Ethan, but this time around I am definitely feeling sick. More like feeling hungover everyday, but without the crazy night before...not fun! I am hoping the feeling subsides in the next couple of weeks. My belly is in full force and I made the transition to maternity clothes last week; about 7 weeks earlier than the first time around!

We don't really think Ethan understands all of this, but he does know there is a baby in mommy's belly. Baby was actually one of the first words he said with clarity; about a week after I found out I was pregnant. Coincidence? I think not...a brother's intuition!

For those of you wondering, I don't think we are going to find out the sex. The final decision has yet to be made, but we loved the surprise of not knowing the first time around. Sure it would be great for planning purposes, but in all honesty we don't care one way or the other what gender the baby is. An early arrival was surprise enough! I am considered high risk because of Ethan's premature birth, but the doctor will just monitor me more closely throughout my pregnancy in hopes of preventing another early baby.

We are really looking forward to the upcoming months and can't wait for September. It is going to be a very busy couple of months for the Hunt/Konneker/Livermore families with the arrival of 3 babies just 4 months apart, but it will make for some very special memories!