i have no fabulous pictures to post because i’m still behind but slowly getting caught up.
and, although i have missed the joy of frequently updating our little happenings, i’ve had good reason to be a bit behind.
you see, the shirt still fits her.
…and we are so happy.
and last week, the hope of this whole thing kissed the fears and hesitation goodbye as i lied on a table crying with lainey by my side as i heard the whoosh-whoosh of a tiny heart beat. and i saw it…blinking there on the screen. and suddenly realized just how bad i wanted this second little pea.
and i really could write forever on the flood of emotions i’ve been the past month, but i won’t.
i’ll just say that it feels good to be sick in the morning again. it feels good to take two-hour naps every day and still go to bed at eight. it feels good to close my eyes and imagine that basket cradle next to my bed…in just a few months…and know that little cries will wake me up and i will once again feel the breath of a newborn.
i love babies. like really love them. and although i have realized that my childhood dream of living in a treehouse with my dad and having forty kids is not exactly realistic (remember that, dad?), i still crave lots of little souls in my life and find this nothing-could-be-any-better-than-this joy in knowing another is coming. and seven weeks and counting, i am already in love.
exhausted beyond anything i’ve ever felt, but completely okay with it.
and preparing for our road trip tuesday morning…oh, there will be lots of fun to post.
…enjoying the baby-on-the-way things. ~k
Congratulations…a poignant and perfectly timed pause between profound lines makes theatre a stunning performance. This spacing is excellent. Lainey will be ready for her role. And we who await this little one, will slowly feel our hearts and arms stretch to receive…her..or him. Only God knows today, and that’s good enough for me. Again, congratulations. Our little “almost angel” will, backstage, dress her with loveliness and teach her the lines that will melt our hearts and, come January, send her here, saying “You’re on!”
oh kelle, what a wonderful post and what a wonderful time for you guys. i was thinking positive thoughts for you for your doctors visit day. i’m so excited for you and for what a great big sister lainey girl will be. xoxo
Congratulations Kelle! I couldn’t wait to see how you would announce it on your blog – and it’s perfect! 🙂 I hope I can see you guys when you are in Michigan! Safe travels!
awww. kell. i love the way you announced the BIG news!!! i can’t wait for january to come, so i can watch you love on your new little one that you have waited for, hoped for. also, i can not wait to see lainey loving on her…or him!!!!!! lainey will have a real baby ‘doll’ now.
congratulations!!!!
i love you and dat widdle baby so much already.
off to make bags of bribes…uh, treats for the lil’ roadtrippers!!!!
Oh, I just knew it. I had a feeling this would be your next post. Oh I am SOOOOOOO happy for you Kelle. You out of all people deserve to have lots of babies. Congratulations on your new little soul inside. Thank you for your hat and shirt, BEAUTIFUL!!!
Your post gave me goose bumps, oh I love babies!!!
Lots of love,
Abbey
OH, Kelle…HAPPY, HAPPY, HAPPY NEWS! Soooo excited for your entire family! LL will be such a great BIG sissy, and this ‘lil will be just as fortunate to have Austyn & Brandyn as his/her big brothers! Get lots of rest,and take care of yourself & that precious ‘lil peanut inside of you! Can’t wait to meet him/her in Jan! YAAAY! 🙂
Good things come to those who wait:) I’m so happy for you. Lainey is going to be a wonderful big sister.
what a sweet announcement of your great news. yay yay yay. our chickens will be six weeks apart! kiss.
beautiful post. so so happy for you and look forward to your peanut to grow in your belly. this is just awesome!
YES! Another little bug to bless ths earth….Congratulations to ALL!
xo, Bug’s gram
congratulations!!!! wooo hoooo!!! soo excited for you!!!!!!!!!
i love how you announced it! that pic should be framed for the baby’s new room. i love it. lainey is going to be such a good little mama, well, so long as baby does not try to take puppy. 😉
so much to celebrate with you!
jonah and lucas say hi!
Yahoooooooo (jumping up and down)!! I’m so happy for you all! This baby has NO idea what a wonderful family he/she is being born into. Congratulations, Kelle. Love, Leah
oh congratulations darling. that first heart whoosh, makes me cry every time. even when it’s not my own.
funny. your lainey and my cora are just weeks apart …
and our next ones will be too. now … shhh. i haven’t announced it … yet.
oh … and other similarities. i will be driving on a long road trip next week too. any good ideas for travel that you’ve acquired??
Can’t wait to see all unfold…here!
LOVE YOU!
oops, that was Kulio!
kelle, CONGRATULATIONS! what a wonderful post to end my day. baby news, it just doesn’t get better than that!
Congratulations!!! So happy for your growing family 🙂 have a safe trip to the “D”
K –
Congratulations to you and your family! Whoooo Hoooooo I am so happy – and looking forward to seeing you when you are “home” in Michigan.
Love you……..
B*
Congratulations . . . love ya, Roberta
So happy, know you’ve been waiting a bit for this. Enjoy your miracle.
Hi Kelle,
This is such a wonderful news! I had tears in my eyes when I read this post! Congratulations – could not be happier for you!
Lena
I am so extremely happy for you and your family! Your words bring tears to my eyes. Have a low key but beautiful day!
CONGRATS KELLE! That is so great. The post was perfect! You have to keep us updated with belly pictures as that lil one grows!! 🙂
Ditto that, can’t wait to see what I’m sure will be super cute belly pics!
Congratulations Kelle!!!
Another little on the way… something like heaven. Sickness that you love and naps that you can’t get enough and still the excitement and loves takes it all away. Because this is what women do:) I am so happy for you and your family. I love baby Hampton already.
Wonderful news, congratulations, relax, enjoy yourself and take good care of you
Justine
This is so exciting! LL will be such a great big sister to her new little one! And B&A will be incredible brothers like they are now!
Such a miracle created!!
Congratulations!
AWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW!!!!!!!
I’m
TOTALLY
CRYING
AGAIN. 🙂
BIG GIGANTIC HUG FOR YOU!!!! (How about I deliver it in person?)
Amidst all the crazy here with pre-travel stuff, I am smiling at each and every comment. Thank you, friends. Such love…on a little blog. And that makes me happy. Wish I could write each and every one of you and thank you for your kind words. So, just a big ‘ol thank you from the bottom of my baby-lovin’ heart.
so happy for you and Brett!
Love,
Meagan, Liv and Paige (oh and daddy Jay who you have yet to meet)
Just caught up on your blog… YAAAAAAY! Congratulations, that is wonderful news! And Lainey is going to be a wonderful big sister. So, so, so happy for you all. Have a fabulous road trip too!
CONGRATS!!! i wondered if this news was coming. so excited for all of you!!
I was so happy to hear from Anna Ruth and Amy last week that all went well at the doctor!
Congratulations!
Ok…so when I came to get my photos today I totally did not know! COngrats!!!! Yay, happy day! I so would have squeezed you!!! I am so happy for you, what a blessing! Keep the faith and take care of yourself, I will be thinking of you! Safe travels and call me when you get back, I may take you up on my anniv. offer!!!
PS- So in love w/ my photos!!!!
crying…so, so happy.
can’t wait to see you.
drive safe. and who cares if you don’t get all that crap done. love you. and guess who is playing on my blog right now :o)
Kelle,
Another child that will be lucky to have you as a mommy. I can’t wait to love this little one up as much as I love Lainey. Congratulations, and have a safe trip. xoxo
I’m so happy for you! char told me the other day and I was so thrilled to know you have another little on the way! I HOPE to see you on your road trip. If you drive through Nashville it will be a crime if I miss you so please, please call me. Char has my number!
Kelle,
We are so excited for you and your family! Looking forward to the day that I can love on your new little one!
Hugs,
Marsha
Doing the blog back to front and oh how I loved finally arriving at this post. Can you believe that that soft woosh-woosh is breathing and smiling (and still woosh-wooshing) right beside you? Amazing.