Introducing baby boy Lonsberry, due in April.What, this is a shock to you? Well, put yourself in August and imagine how I felt. Believe me, I thought I was done. I was making "got them all almost to school" plans. I am close to being out of the diaper business with Robbie. I sleep through most nights.
I tell you, though, if you ever find yourself unexpectedly pregnant, it is best to be in the company of your best friend. Mine's name is Janis, and she lives in Virginia. It's good to have someone hold your hand and then take care of your kids while you cry for an hour and stare slackjawed at a positive pregnancy test.
You might gather that I wasn't really excited about having a baby. This poor fellow just came at a bad time for me -- I felt done with my three kids, Bob lost a job, huge loss of income, I was thinking of going back to work, etc., etc., etc. But, babies are a blessing, a miracle, a gift from God, right? Is there really a bad time for life? Really?
After I accepted that, I just knew she would be perfect. Bob assured me that princesses rarely come in pairs, so I was excited to see what other kind of girl I could have other than Princess Eliza. I went for my ultrasound yesterday just praying that she would be healthy. She, however, (who would have been Clara Marie-Lousie) was not to be. Instead, to Ellie's shock and dismay, she was he, boy #3 for me, boy #4 and child #8 for Bob). Ultimately, I left thanking God that he was healthy, and trying to convince Ellie that getting to choose a paint color for her own room was a cool thing.
I'm ashamed to say I was disappointed at first -- mostly because I had named her (lame move) and had let Ellie talk me into looking at all her baby clothes, which are sweet and pretty and look almost new. After two boys, most of my boy clothes are stained or have holes in them. BBLonsberry will get a lot of new threads considering his position in the clothing chain. :) But it's fine. It is what it is: A baby boy due in April.
Don't even get me started on choosing a name for this child. Bob's suggestion frequently include the word "Canisteo" as the middle name, and I swear he threw out the options "Elmer" and "Clyde" today. Oh. My.
4 comments:
Surprised! But so happy for you. :)
You should have a vote... -we- could name BBLonsberry!
It's ok I bawled my eyes out when I found out I was pregnant with Kaiden. I was thinking this was on purpose..sorry I didn't know and wasn't there for you! I am however, excited to see another little Jack or Robbie..I think that ultra sound portrait looks like Robbie to me but I could be wrong! Glad to see you have a blog!
I was pretty shocked too even though I am thousands of miles away. I am so glad that you were Janis. Remember that you were questioning whether or not you should go? Aren't you glad you made the trek? =) You are right that there is always a good time for life. That is a good perspective. I was sad that Natalie was a girl (because my boy is so much easier), but now I can't imagine what my life would be without my 2 girls! Anyway, thanks for sharing your fantastic news. Happy healthy, mellow, easy, sleeps- through-the-night baby boy to you!
Hmmm....I remember when Andrea was born, Grandma Donna said that she would call herself "GG" for Great Grandma. So, it is entirely fitting that my newest nephew be called BB. As a matter of fact, it may stick. I love you!! He is beautiful!
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