Wednesday, June 18, 2008

Natalie's going to be a big sister!

Well it's official--we are expecting baby #2! I am only about six weeks along and the due date is Valentine's Day! We are thrilled with the news to add another member to our family. I have been feeling pretty good-have had a couple waves of nausea when I get hungry around dinner time and more tired than usual but so far no complaints. When I was pregnant with Natalie I don't remember quite when it hit but I threw up just about every morning. Natalie was the first person I told (I found out June 12) because she was in the bathroom with me and she was so sweet even though she didn't understand what was going on. I became teary and said "Natalie, Mommy is going to have a baby-you are gonna be a big sister"and she ran up to me and gave me a hug and a kiss-just what I needed then! I pray that the baby grows to be a healthy and happy (not to mention easy like Natalie) baby but also for the baby and Natalie to grow up and be great friends--I really think a bond between siblings is very strong. Steven and I have already been arguing over names--we have such different opinions on names. I know that we will find a name that we both love in these next 7 months! (though ideally he would come over to the Kim side so I don't have to compromise!--I really love the names I picked out--Lindley Grace for a girl and Rylan Hunter for a boy-Steven says there is no way for either but I am pretty sure I could convince him to pick Lindley). Anyways, Natalie had her 2 yr appointment and everything went well-she is 34.5 inches (the 75th percentile for height--which ever since her 1 month appointment she has stayed in the 75th percentile) and 27 lbs (which is in the 50th percentile).
It truly amazes me that we all start off being less than a grain of rice!

3 comments:

Kathryn said...

Kim! I can't even remember how I came across your blog but, I love it! Natalie is precious and one of the prettiest little girls I've ever seen. You guys are doing a fantastic job with her.

Congratulations on your impending arrival! I'm looking forward to hearing more about it. Take care.

Kathryn

Ritter Recounts said...

KIM - I am thrilled for you! Congratulations! Let me know if there is ANYTHING that I can do or if you need anything - you know we have it all.

Anonymous said...

I like your boy name. Our little boy is going to be Andrew Hunter Tillman!