So I’ve had a number of unexpected things happen in the last few days…
I didn’t expect to be offline for 4 straight days.
I didn’t expect Alex to get croup again. He was really miserable on Friday, though he recovered quickly.
I didn’t expect to get a cold from Alex that kicked me to the curb. I was getting sick on Saturday, and by Sunday, I was just wiped. It got better daily, but it was a rough few days.
I didn’t expect to stay at my in-laws for 3 days. We got there on Sunday, planning for me to head home on Monday. I stayed until yesterday afternoon because I just realized, and decided to stop denying, that I needed help with the babies (Eric was gone on a short trip with his brother).
I didn’t expect my MIL to be so gracious, so helpful, such a servant. I mean, she’s usually great, but she went above and beyond. She’s really a fantastic lady!
And finally, I didn’t expect to be telling you so soon that we are expecting baby #3 in October.
Yes, you read that correctly. I’m pregnant again. And yes, it’s only one this time.
It’s a bit crazy, for sure, but we’d stopped preventing when we were okay with the idea, figuring it would take awhile (it took 2 years the last time). And it didn’t take long at all.
So we will have 3 under the age of 2 in October (the twins will be 22 months then). Crazy, I know.
And that is all of my unexpectedness for today (I hope!). Happy Wednesday!
March 10, 2010
WAHOOOO!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!! 🙂 I saw that title and i knew right away so i scanned really quick for the word pregnant! I’m VERY excited for you!!!! that’s so thrilling! wow! 🙂 and now, i’m going to go back and read the rest of your post. 🙂
March 10, 2010
OH.MY.GOODNESS. congratulations!!!!!
March 10, 2010
I totally did what Jess did, too.
Congratulations!!!
March 10, 2010
Me too…. As soon as I read the title, my mind went there. I wondered if some of the struggles of recent days might be related to early-pregnancy exhaustion. Wow! I am thrilled for you. I know in my case, one baby at a time was SOOOOOO much easier. I didn’t even know what to do with myself. Enjoy him. Or her. I am walking on air for you guys! Yayayayayayay!
And I also want to say. I love your MIL. What a blessing!
March 10, 2010
@gsowell – I love her, too! Let’s just say that I was a bit glad that my kids quit sleeping just as I hit the exhaustion stage…it gave me a good excuse!
March 10, 2010
Woooohoooooo!!! Congrats Shannah!
March 10, 2010
congratulations shannah!! great news! 🙂 take care of yourself!
March 10, 2010
I was so totally not expecting that! You’re going to have my life in reverse!! You think it’s chaos now, just wait!
March 10, 2010
CONGRATULATIONS, Shannah!! And fam!! So exciting! I’m with Jess, Kristin, and Gail. Skimmed to find the word “pregnant.” 🙂
March 10, 2010
hehe 🙂 Congrats! Exciting times for you & your family!
March 10, 2010
I also jumped to the “pregnancy conclusion”! How wonderful! Congratulations.
March 10, 2010
Holy cow!!! I read your title and thought “if she didn’t have those baby twins I’d think she was being sly and announcing a pregnancy” and here you are… announcing a baby is coming!!! CONGRATS!!!!!
March 10, 2010
How exciting a new little life. Congrats.
March 10, 2010
Congrats!! I wondered if that’s what the unexpected title meant 🙂
March 10, 2010
Yay for three babies!!
Mine will be 2 1/2 and 15 months when their little brother is born…hectic but oh-so-FUN!!
March 11, 2010
SO excited for you Shannah!
March 11, 2010
I know that having three under the age of two may seem a little overwhelming but it can be a real blessing. Your twins are going to be at an age where they will think “helping” with the baby is fun…getting diapers and wipes, giving the baby a paci, amusing the baby when you need to get something done, even feeding the baby a bottle. The biggest blessing will be the bond of friendship these three will have! I have observed many different sibling groups and have found that those who are 15-32 months a part are the closest knit (I know there are exceptions but as a general rule this is true.) All that said, CONGRATULATIONS!!!
March 11, 2010
God is GOOD! So happy for you. My little guy was born Oct. 27. Great time to have a baby. 🙂
March 11, 2010
Oh my goodness gracious sakes alive!! I may be the only dunce on here whose brain DIDN’T immediately register “pregnancy! pregnancy!” at your title – but I am SOOOO excited for you! Congratulations, Shannah!! That’s wonderful, wonderful news.
March 11, 2010
Congratulations on the news!! So happy for you!
March 11, 2010
Congrats, Shannah!
March 12, 2010
I bet it will be a lot different ths time around (in a good way) since there’s only one little babe in there!!!!! Congrats!!!
March 15, 2010
On seeing the title, my thoughts went right to pregnancy, too! Fun times have just begun!!
March 15, 2010
Congratulations!!
March 15, 2010
I wanted to also say Congratulations to you! This is so exciting! what a great mother-in-law you have by the way! So sweet of her.
March 29, 2010
YAY So exciting. So happy to be sharing the journey with you AGAIN!!! I am just coming out of the blah blah blahs… Welcome 2nd trimester, still not 100% but getting better 😉
Sorry I am a bit late with reading but haven’t been on the blogs much lately..
March 29, 2010
@Nixter77 – I am hoping to get past the blahs in the next week or so. I’m tired of feeling tired all the time!