Update to #2

I have not said much on the subject of baby #2 yet because there is not much to say. I have been blessed with wonderful health (hardly feel pregnant) and like last time, will probably gain all my weight at the end (only 3.5-4 pounds so far). I will try to upload a picture next week at 16 weeks; not because I look so pregnant (although I do to myself), but because last time, I was a bridesmaid in a wedding at 16 weeks and was concerned I would not fit the dress (I discovered I was pregnant 2 days after ordering the dress; I ordered the next smaller size from what they recommended). I did fit it, even without alterations, and have pictures to prove it. Comparing time... And then THE ultrasound- October 15th.

I thought I would write today to relate the story of how I told Michael. I have always marveled when people plan these elaborate means to tell their spouse; we have been actively trying with both kids so I would have never been able to surprise M much; in our case, he knew when I should get pregnant and when I should find out. However, this time, after many months (and prior years) of trying, Michael was not expecting God's answer that month. I took the test July 3rd before Michael had gotten out of bed. I was sort of expecting the results since I am like clockwork but still definitely a bit shocked myself. I was bursting with the news, but delayed the telling of it patiently. I let Michael sleep. I put it on his bathroom counter and listened for any rustling from the other room while trying to keep myself entertained. He got up--eventually--but never looked at his counter. As he moved into the kitchen, I secretly got the test and moved it into the laundry room in a cup we use to fill the cat's water bowl. I then asked Michael to refill their water bowl. He started to and came out to me in the kitchen a bit perturbed, asking what I had put in the cup. He looked at the test for a full minute or two before even realizing what it was. Then came the hugs and the excitement. To see his pure joy was so worth the surprise!