HUGE, HUGE, HUGE NEWS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I was debating if i should share this or not but I know it will come out eventually. And- it is happy news that should be celebrated by everyone that reads this blog.



As you all know, we found out on Saturday, 8/23 that we were pregnant with R & S's baby. A few hours after R and I talked on the phone that day, she called me back to tell me her news. No, she is not pregnant- but they found out that same day that a birth mother chose them to adopt her child. The birth mother is from Los Angeles and was due on 9/9. R & S had already planned a trip to L.A. a couple months ago to to visit family and were scheduled to depart on Thursday, 9/4. They received a call in the middle of the night on Monday, 9/1 (Labor Day) that they are now the parents of a healthy baby boy. They just arrived home at the end of last week with their new little prince. (Who we have yet to meet or see pictures of). :( We did get some over the cell phone but they are hard to see so we are anxiously awaiting the pictures or hopefully better yet- to meet him in person soon.

This is wonderful news for them to be able to start their family sooner than they thought. They always wanted 2 kids so now they are looking forward to their family being complete by early next year. I always say the best gift you can give your child is a sibling! And it's true- I feel so much better knowing the baby I am carrying will be going home to 2 loving parents and a big brother!

I am a bit concerned at telling our boys about the news and therefore haven't said anything yet. I think we'll wait to see if the opportunity comes up for them to meet baby "B" in person and then it may be easier to explain. They are still under the impression that we chose to help R & S have a baby because R's tummy was broken and they couldn't have a baby of their own so there will definitely be some explaining to do. I am sure the kids will accept the news fine, but its just one more thing to throw at them.


I am also worried how things may change now that a newborn is in the picture. I really want and need them to be a huge part of this pregnancy. I may be crazy to think this, but I feel like if they are part of it consistently- it will never feel like my own. However if I am left alone to carry their baby without them being there- I feel like it will start to feel like it is more of my pregnancy than theirs and I don't want that. Also, I want our kids to see R & S and get to know them as much as possible over the next 9 months because I feel like it will help them understand and accept the end result. I know they understand what is happening, but I want them to be happy and proud about it too and I know if they get a chance to know R & S better (and now baby B) it will be so much easier for them to accept. I just hope and pray that this is all still going to happen as originally planned. I know bringing a newborn home is a whole different ball game and I know R & S will much rather enjoy an afternoon nap then a visit from the 5 of us. So, we will just see what happens. Hopefully all will go smoothly for them as a new family at home and hopefully we can plan a visit or get together in the near future.

Congrats to R & S on your new son!!!!! God does make miracles!