The Journey Begins

Just two months ago, I learned that I was going to have another baby. What?! Another baby? Seriously? Well, I guess life has a way of giving you what your heart most desires and even though I wasn't planning on another baby at the time, I found myself ecstatic and overcome with elation that our family would be adding another beautiful creature to our already full house.

Today, I am 17 weeks pregnant. I'm still a little weak stomached, beginning to feel movement and have my next appointment next week on Friday. We are hoping for another little boy, but we will love whatever comes out!

12 years ago at this point, I was expecting my first child, Marcus. I never knew I wanted a little boy until I had one. He turned out to be the one person that would truly make my life worth living. His gorgeous dimpled smile and infectious laugh gave me impetus to love life and enjoy the little moments that we have together. He was also the reason that I decided to have more babies. He made having babies fun.

When my husband and I found out that we were pregnant again three years later with our daughter, Nyah, we were beyond happy. This little precious, darling girl had the kind of squealing giggle, large brown eyes and deep dimples that would put all those other "sweet" babies to shame.

Then, two years after that, I gave birth to our little firecracker Maren. She really should be named after Tigger, but we lovingly call her Tink Tink or WeeWee. She has a bouncy, super personality and her love of singing and dancing has brought many moments of fun to our house.

So, here we are, about to embark on another child journey. I can't help but wonder how this baby will fit into our already wild and crazy life. It makes me excited to know that we will have another special person to love and enjoy and I don't think I could be any happier. Babies are definitely a gift and they don't stop giving when they grow older. Each of my children has given me a reason to live, a reason to love and a reason to make life better. This just means we will have more love and more life and that is a reason to rejoice.