true boy tales: We're expanding

Monday, January 26, 2009

We're expanding

We got a huge surprise this week. Yes, baby #2 is on the way. It was quite a shock since I've had no symptoms. Absolutely none. I even took two tests to be sure and I always laughed at people who took more than one test!! Turns out I'm 7 weeks along. And yes, that puts me a month behind my sister. I got a little sad and jealous when she announced her unexpected news and I should have learned from the first time! I was pregnant all along. If she ever announces a third, I'll just go home and take a test right away :) I don't know why I ever doubt God's timing, even for a second.

I'm beyond thrilled, although definitely disappointed to miss out on scuba diving during our upcoming vacation. Its a price I'm willing to pay though. I wish Bennett could understand because I know he'd jump for joy. He's crazy about babies right now and loves rocking them in their car seats. He's going to be the sweetest big brother.

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AnonymousJanuary 26, 2009 at 12:54 PM
Wednesdays are going to be wild around here!!!!
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i'm B.January 26, 2009 at 1:36 PM
haha, congratulations!
i almost asked you a couple weeks ago if you were pregnant but had no real reason so i just kept it to myself! i guess i won't be borrowing any clothes :)
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mandaJanuary 26, 2009 at 1:52 PM
OH MY WORD!! That is completely AWESOME!!! I was just thinking after our night over at your house that you are such an amazing mommy to Bennett and any future babies were so lucky! CONGRATULATIONS, HAVERLEE!!!
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mandaJanuary 26, 2009 at 1:54 PM
Madeline wants to know if it is a boy or a girl! Lol! She wants it to be a girl!
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Rick GlassJanuary 26, 2009 at 2:24 PM
Welcome to the blogsshere!! Congrats on the baby!! Hoping for a girl, I guess?!? 3 boys in the house otherwise!
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AnonymousJanuary 26, 2009 at 2:30 PM
Congratulations! What an adorable picture, it sounds like Bennett will indeed be an awesome big brother. So happy for you guys!
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AnonymousJanuary 26, 2009 at 3:17 PM
Congratulations! That is an awesome picture of Bennett.

-Tim G
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AmyJanuary 26, 2009 at 4:16 PM
Congratulations!! That is awesome news!!
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AnonymousJanuary 26, 2009 at 5:30 PM
EEEEEEE! I gasped when I found your blog and saw Bennett's picture! YAY! I'm so glad you've felt good-that makes all the difference!
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ChadJanuary 26, 2009 at 6:25 PM
WOOOHOOOO! AWESOME you two.

Gratz!!!

Jon ... your going to have to cut back on Rock Band here pretty soon. :)
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jonikaypineJanuary 26, 2009 at 6:40 PM
Whew! I am SOOOO excited for you! Congrats! I had this feeling on Wednesday, but didn't ask because you wouldn't have told me anyway:) can't wait to see you Wednesday!
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Grant and JodieJanuary 26, 2009 at 11:22 PM
yeah!!!!! what a blessing. your little guy is adorable. so glad you got a blog. this is jodie by the way.
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CarolJanuary 27, 2009 at 3:58 AM
HEY Haverlee!!! You're on blogger now too!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!! And your sister too!??!!! Wow!!! I am so happy for you guys! :)
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