ITS BABY MONTH! As I look back at the journey to waiting for this baby, I can’t help but cry with thanksgiving! I’ll never forget the years of prayers, tears, and trusting in the Lord for this precious life; And then the promises of redemption I clung to after our miscarriage. Through it all, I have learned to trust God through the storms in a deeper way than ever before, and I’ve seen His faithfulness once again!

It feels like yesterday we were announcing that we were expecting another baby, and now here we are in the month of June, his birth month!

I'm so thankful to say that this pregnancy has been easy for the most part, aside from the first trimester which was rough for this pregnancy, and my pregnancy with Maddie. Once I got past the 14 week mark, I felt much better and was able to workout and eat very normal, and felt good in terms of energy and my mood. Of course I have the typical pain or uncomfortable day, but I just remind myself what a miracle and blessing this pregnancy is, which always keeps my mindset positive!

This pregnancy has been very similar to Maddie's, however, having a little one to care for while being pregnant certainly changes things! I wasn't able to nap or rest when I wanted, but I am thankful she is almost five years old, so she was able to understand a lot, and be independent.

As far as Maddie goes, she is the MOST excited of all for this baby to arrive! She kisses, hugs, and talks to my belly multiple times a day! This baby has been her greatest wish and prayer since her third birthday; Now here we are about to celebrate her fifth birthday and welcome her brother in the same month!

The thing i'm most looking forward to when Oliver arrives is seeing Maddie become a big sister! I remember how my heart so desperately wanted this for her as we were praying to become pregnant; And also how it felt so sad that time was passing by and she was getting older by the day. I always imagined my kids would be about three years apart, and I felt like the age gap would be too great for them to share a bond the longer it went.

I now see God's perfect timing in it all, and how Maddie being five will be such a blessing in so many ways! The best thing of all is that she will be old enough to really take in and remember what it was like to become a big sister for the first time. I also know she will be a great little helper!

As for Sean, I think he is most looking forward to experiencing life with a son! We both don't know what to expect, (even though we have plenty of nephews), because all we have ever known is life with Maddie; But we are looking forward to so many things about this new adventure, and we are thankful to be able to experience life with both a son and daughter!

Sean is the most incredible dad, and he has always been so involved in Maddie's life! From the time she was born until she was almost four, he worked from home with me, so we shared in almost every precious moment together in becoming parents. Sean now works outside of home, for the company he started, Hatch Golf, so bringing a baby home will be different in many ways! I will be learning how to be a mom to two, as well as working from home, and running the home without the same amount of support I had when Maddie was born, but I know God's grace will be sufficient!

As far as becoming a mom to two goes, I feel both excited and nervous. Thankfully like I said, Maddie is pretty independent, so I don't feel I will have two babies to get ready, feed, etc. However, I do worry about how I will spread my time evenly and care for a baby on top of my current responsibilities. I'm sure this is a very common thought for any mom going from one to two kids!

In these last few weeks of pregnancy, I'm trying to spend quality time with Maddie and Sean as a family of three, and really invest in one-on-one time with both of them.

I am also incredibly excited about seeing his little face for the first time! I wonder if he will look like Maddie, what color hair he will have, and what his personality will be like! More than anything, I'm excited to see the boy and man that he will become, and watch God's plan unfold for his life! We are so ready to meet you Oliver James!

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