Gosh, it was nearly a year ago that I first shared my thoughts on having a third. It was a discussion that weaved it’s way into many of conversations and debates between Willy and I.
I’ve debated sharing any news here until things felt more real and secure, but ultimately I’ve decided that I lean on this space heavily for support and encouragement and to deny the truth any longer feels weird. Especially because I can’t seem to stop talking about how tired I am.
I’m pregnant. And not that anything has gone wrong or caused any need for concern, somehow this pregnancy feels more fragile.
I’m past the first trimester now, with a due date in March – the first possibility at adding a Spring birthday in our family, which would round out the seasons so that we have at least one in each. Time has flown even in the midst of the worst throws of exhaustion and waves of uneasiness that seem to dictate much of the first several weeks of pregnancy.
Willy, second guessing that vasectomy…
Van, insistant on the baby coming out now so that he can hold it and show it his monster truck.
Hooper, concerned with the baby’s ability to breath while in my belly and innocently confused about how it’s going to come out as he makes a full circle around my body in hopes to discover this hole I told him about. He points to my butt and starts to laugh and all concerns prove fleeting and questions, answered.
And me, trying hard to slow down time to grasp all the changes that await… building a to-do list that includes “find a space for the new baby” at the top… a growing anticipation to know just who this little person growing inside me is going to be…
My dress is from Squashblossomvintage, on etsy
Congrats! I wish the best for your pregnancy and a new wonderful life to be.
Thank you so much, Cindy 🙂
Yay!!! We are so happy for you! You look beautiful in this picture and you are glowing! Sending tons and tons of love!!!
Tons of love back at you. I put a package in the mail for you guys today. xo
Congrats to all of you! You look beautiful and radiant and you will be the best mom to three. Can’t wait to watch your journey…
Hopefully I can still find the time to share… haha. Thanks for the congrats.
AAAAHHHH This made my morning. Congratulations! And I’m also weirdly excited for your baby to be joining such a great family. You’re such a great Mom, any child would be lucky to be roaming through wildlife with you and your clever little boys. I want a third, I really do. And I could write a whole post about this and I actually will when I have more time. But unfortunately my husband and I don’t get along…at all…when a baby is in the house. We just differ so much in parenting, routine, and I often feel like I’m doing everything on my own. I honestly don’t know if our marriage would survive a third. Anyways, nothing but the best of vibes for YOU and your family through your pregnancy. Ya look great! p.s. that color looks great on you
haha, I don’t think you’re alone — having a newborn is hard and no one does well when exhausted… Not to mention throwing two other wild kids into the mix… I have mixed emotions of excitement and genuine fear. Ha. But I am confident it will all play out just fine 😉 Thanks for the compliment on the dress. I love the color, too.
Congratulations!!
Thank you! 🙂
Congrats! Super exciting for your family.
Thanks, Jessica.
Congrats beautiful lady! My first time posting, but a very worthy timing to do so! looking forward to following your journey <3
Aw, many thanks for the sweet comment 🙂
This is so awesome! You already look so cute! Gonna have some big boy “helpers”! Congrats
Thanks for putting helpers in quotes because ya, “rightttt”… haha. A mama can hope though. So far they say they’ll help with everything but diapers… and then they break out into lots of boy jokes about dirty poo diapers.
Congratulations from the other side of the ocean. wish you the best and a wonderful third pregnancy.
nadine
Oh my goodness! So exciting…I’ve been on the fence about number three. Of course, my husband is good with two. Having girl fever over here. Excited to see your fam grow! xo
So many congratulations to you! What a blessing. And may I say, you wear pregnancy so well; you always look so glamorous. (I am a little jealous of that, as I look like an Oompa Loompa when I am. Ha.) Wishing you a healthy pregnancy, delivery, and baby!
Congrats!!!!
Yay! Congrats! 3 is hard, but after juggling 2, it won’t be so bad. at least they can occupy each other while you tend to the baby. I wish you an easy pregnancy, and hope your boys actually DO help when it’s needed.
Me too 🙂 And so far, so good on the pregnancy front. Happy to be out of the first trimester… Hope you and your littles are doing well. xo
I’m so happy for you! Congrats again and again! Xoxo Whitney
Thank you, Whitney 🙂
Hi Ashley! I just found out about the Childhood Unplugged and just found myself scrolling down your pages and reading your posts for way longer than I had expected! Yes I should be in bed by now, sleeping before my 2 years old wakes up early in the morning (or late in the night). But I love that we are sharing a due date in March 🙂 and thought I would take a moment to say your photos are beautiful & inspiring and I hope your energy has taken over the exhaustion of first trimester! xx
Aw, congrats on your pregnancy as well! And yay for March due dates. Thanks for stopping by and taking the time to leave a comment. xo
Congrats!! I’m just now catching up! You look wonderful here. Love your dress too. Hope your still feeling really good!