3 month belly shot!

Italy was awesome! The bump popped out while we were there but I think it was mainly a carb belly and not a baby belly...we shall see! Gelato and bambino didn't mix sadly but he/she sure did love the panini and pizza!

Baby's big bro broke my space bar so this will be short and sweet...here is the belly at my favorite spot in Roma!

 Technically 13 weeks...was waiting for Rome :)

Daddy at 13 weeks

We told Gladney the awesome yet complicating news and are waiting to hear back from them what the plan is...I feel much better now that they know but I still wish I knew how everything was going to work out. It got more complicated since Rwanda shut down any new applications to ratify with Hague but should still work out. We may just need to change our age preferences to between ages 1 and 2 to make sure these 2...or 3 aren't too close in age. That would make the dynamic more difficult for all of the littl fellas. My next appointment isn't until Oct. 13 and the 20 week ultrasound will be at the beginning of November. Can't wait to make sure this little bundle is healthy!

Yay! First appointment!

I feel like I have waited forever (6 weeks...) for our first appointment. We got to hear the sweet tiny little heartbeat today. It was the cutest thing I have ever heard. Seriously beautiful. I'm in love. Griffin looked pretty confused as to why we thought this was amazing. He'll understand one day.

Everything is looking good and I go back in another decade (I mean 6 weeks). They aren't about seeing me frequently but that's okay....I guess.

Besides the amazingness of the appointment I have been very sad for some friends this week. I know 3 girls who lost their babies. It is the saddest thing to imagine. I think losing a child would be the most difficult thing to go through and it has made me so very thankful for a healthy report at the doctor today. I don't want to take this pregnancy for granted at all. It is such a blessing to be able to get pregnant and have a healthy baby.

I praise God for the ability to carry this child and I will continue to pray for friends who have had heartache and had sweet babies go to Heaven.

To my little kumquat, you sound beautiful and I can't wait to see your little face and booty on the ultrasound in November! P.S. if you want to send me a message about whether to buy pink or blue I won't complain :) We love you so much!

Griffin keeps lifting up my shirt and kissing my tummy after saying, "BABY!" He is already the best big brother EVER~remember that when he steals your toys and fights with you.