And Baby makes…
20 Jan 2012 5 Comments
That’s right, I’m pregnant! Again!
I know that’s not remotely shocking to some of you (especially those I’ve told and asked to pray for me, as well as this being pregnancy 17 or 24 or whatever…) and that others are thinking something along the lines of, “Didn’t you just miscarry, are you sure you want to announce it so soon?” or “Wow, are you crazy?” And the answer is: YES!
After the miscarriage in September, I thought about not saying anything in the event of a future pregnancy until I was much farther along, but my enthusiasm about this kind of thing prevents me from keeping it hushed up. It’s my inner (and outer – haha) Sanguine personality!!
A baby is an exciting thing and excited I am. I am also scared. Once bitten, twice shy doesn’t even apply here. After 1 still birth and 2 known miscarriages, I am no stranger to the pain of loss and that old adversary, Fear. I could allow that fear to consume me and not tell anyone because there might be disappointment or I could bask in the thought that this time things will go according to God’s plan.
Losing a baby while 27 weeks along makes you realize that it could happen at any time, not just those first few “delicate” weeks.
I have been fearful that this one will end in miscarriage as well, because of such a lack of symptoms (like the last miscarriage).
Andrew, Emily and Ian’s pregnancies were all exactly the same, in that: I was nauseous the ENTIRE time I was pregnant. Owen threw me a curve ball and whooped my butt those first three months, but then, viola, at 12 weeks almost exactly, those wretched symptoms disappeared. Who knows? Maybe the symptoms will kick in soon, maybe they’ll come and go or maybe, just maybe, I’ll be symptom free – giving me the chance to completely rely on God to give me peace and comfort!
So, here I am again, with a little bit of fear (after all I am a pregnant chick…), but mostly with a reassurance that, no matter the outcome, God’s in control and I have nothing to… well… Fear!
Based on my calculations, I’m due approximately September 18, 2012.
PS – I cannot say with any certainty that we will be considering ”U” names. But for the fun of it, you’re welcome to weigh in. The sites I’ve found with the most “U” names AND that are easy to navigate are: http://babynamesworld.parentsconnect.com/ and http://www.babyzone.com/babynames/u
Happy hunting! 
Jan 20, 2012 @ 21:42:04
I think it’s amazing to be a mom and to be pregnant. I also have had two miscarriages and I wanted to annouce my pregnancy as soon as I found out. I will be lifting you and that precious baby up in prayer.
Jan 21, 2012 @ 00:28:38
Eugenia?
Jan 22, 2012 @ 20:56:36
That’s an “E” name and we have a precious E child! Although, I like that you only mentioned a girl name!
haha
That’s what we’re praying for, but I keep trying to explain to Emily that God will give us what’s best for our family. She doesn’t quite understand that and gets sad when I mention another brother. “But Mommy…. We already haaaave 3 brothers.”
I know, sis, I know.
Jan 22, 2012 @ 11:03:32
Udell, an English boy name from the Yew Tree Valley.
Pronounced: Yoo del. Most important is the yell: “YOUUUUUUU dell.”
Disambiguation from other descendants:
“AEIOU” (Prounced: Aei oo.) Originates from Royal Hawaiian dialect but easily mistaken for common mid-land English “Hey You” (pronounced Aei oo with a mildly (if there is such a thing) drunken lisp).
Effectiveness is determined from the count how many heads turn. (Reject those not children in the count), divide by 100 for percentage. Keep records annually.
As he (duh) ages and “hooks up” with a mate, pronunciation may change to simply: oo.
As he (duh) really ages, sags, and flops, pronunciation morphs to a less energetic drawl: oo.
Also useful as a grunt call. Usually effective, especially if trained young with tidbits of food immediately after the call.
Smiling grandfather
Jan 22, 2012 @ 11:09:21
(Rejected Udall for fear people will think he is from Georgia and, after drinking too much mint julep, pronounces it You All.)
grandfather