The Lasso and The Stork
Well, friends, it's time to come public.
We're having another baby!
I about 8 weeks along with late-May baby. I'm already starting to get something to show for it. :-P And I pretty much feel like crap. But I'm totally excited about Ellis having a sibling, because I think he's going to love it! They will be almost exactly 3 years apart. I'm liking this kind of age gap.
This pregnancy feels almost exactly last Ellis's. I'm not throwing up, but do feel nauseous a lot. And right now coffee is one of those things that inspires feelins of nausea. That is very hard for me, because I love coffee. Same with taco salad, which is pretty much my favorite food ever. I have been drinking chai and eating mashed potatoes.
And there are about 6 other women at church who are pregnant, which will make for a very interesting spring. Can't miss out on a good party. Park day should be crazy next summer. haha!
Anyway, we're totally excited about this new baby. We were ready for #2. The only question is, where to put the baby, which shouldn't too much of a problem at first, since I'm a fan of cosleeping. But babies grow. And I still don't have my prenatal care figured out. I'm exploring a variety of midwife options. I'm really thankful to be in a place with so many options. I just need to find one that will work for me and my pocketbook. But I have some time yet. I mean, what are they going to tell me at this point? uh, yea, you're pregnant.
It's nice to be facing pregnancy without feelings of utter freak-out like I was last time. heh heh.
p.s. I think this baby's in utero nickname will be Secundo (unless, of course, we find out it's a girl, then it'll switch to Secunda), 'cause you know, we already have Primo.
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let me offer my Public Congratulations. ;)
Posted by: austina | October 15, 2007 06:43 PM
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Hooray! What wonderful news! Congratulations to the whole family!
Posted by: Harriet | October 15, 2007 07:47 PM
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Jeannette! Yeah!! I am thrilled. You will love having two and having them 3 years apart will probably be less stressful than 2 years apart like we did it...although 5 months in now, it's not so bad. Congrats to all of you :)
Posted by: Krista | October 15, 2007 07:51 PM
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hoorah! congratulations! wonderful news!
Posted by: charity | October 15, 2007 08:32 PM
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That's great!! I am so happy for you guys-- you're going to be great with two, and E will be a sweet big brother. Can't wait to follow along on your blog with this pregnancy, too!
Posted by: WonderGirl | October 15, 2007 08:49 PM
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Congratulations! I'm so excited for you. :)
We're expecting as well- the third. Midwives are the best! We're planning a homebirth. :)
~Rebecca Hurley James
Posted by: Rebecca | October 15, 2007 09:18 PM
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CONGRATULATIONS!!! That is so wonderful! God Bless the whole family!
Posted by: cloudscome | October 15, 2007 09:31 PM
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woohoo! babies are awesome.
Posted by: bobw | October 15, 2007 09:34 PM
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Congrats, J'net. Super excited! I will not be drinking your water any time soon, however. I'm just sayin'.
Posted by: Moriah | October 15, 2007 09:52 PM
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Yay!! Congratulations! So excited for you and how perfect to be pregnant through fall, winter, spring, and NO summer!
Posted by: alina | October 15, 2007 10:18 PM
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One more note...thanks SO MUCH for the book recommendation "The No Cry Sleep Solution"! Read it. Loved it. It worked.
Posted by: alina | October 15, 2007 10:19 PM
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congrats! I have found 3 years to be a wonderful age gap.
Posted by: Anastasia | October 16, 2007 10:21 AM
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Whoa! Congrats!
Posted by: Amanda | October 16, 2007 11:17 AM
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Congrats!!! That's wonderful Jeannette!!! I love your baby ticker too... peppermint tea and sucking on mints worked a bit for me...ginger tea as well with honey. Hope you start feeling better soon!
Posted by: Dawn | October 16, 2007 12:22 PM
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Congrats! I am excited for you guys!
Posted by: Joy Lynne | October 16, 2007 01:26 PM
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Congratulations! T and H are just less than 3 years....so far so good for spacing!
Posted by: Erin | October 16, 2007 02:27 PM
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Congratulations! This is great news!!
Posted by: RT | October 16, 2007 02:44 PM
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welcome, secundo, to the public eye! ;-) hope you feel better soon, j-net!
Posted by: becki | October 16, 2007 04:03 PM
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I already knew. I'm ahead. :>)
Posted by: mom1 | October 16, 2007 08:19 PM
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Yeah!!!
Posted by: lynnp | October 16, 2007 09:24 PM
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Yeah!!! I saw Luisa's facebook a while back and immediately called your mom to find out who was pregnant!! :)
Posted by: Great Auntie Em | October 16, 2007 09:48 PM
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Yipee!! Congrats, friend! I think siblings are great! :) And I'm a huge supporter of midwife deliveries. :) If I can help it, I won't deliver without one again.
Posted by: Janna Mawhinney | October 16, 2007 10:53 PM
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Congrats again to the whole family. =) I've been thinking about having a midwife for our #2 as well... good luck with the search! I empathize with your coffee situation, too. I was off coffee for my entire first trimester because of my stomach, so I actually switched to decaf for a while when I started drinking it again, just so I wouldn't totally whack out my system and Kent's! Your caffeinated friend in a mug will be there waiting for you, though. =)
Posted by: Erica | October 17, 2007 11:08 AM
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Woo-hoo! Fantastic news! I wish you a calm stomach and some energy, the two things I completely lacked during my firs trimester. But you're a professional now, having done this once, right? Congratulations again. Ellis will be such a great big brother.
Posted by: Haley | October 17, 2007 05:02 PM
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congrats jeannette and chris! Yeah for more babies. We're so happy for you guys.
Posted by: michellew | October 18, 2007 02:57 PM
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so sorry I"m late with the congratulations, but CONGRATULATIONS!! so glad that you're doing well. We'll look forward to the journey of Secundo!
Posted by: KATIEK | October 18, 2007 10:53 PM
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Congratulations!!! Such wonderful news. :)
Posted by: Amy O. | October 18, 2007 11:51 PM