We just found out that I'm pregnant!
Titus, I'm sure, will be thrilled to have a little sibling arriving in mid July. We are so thankful for the timing -- it's perfect. We'll be in the US for much of the summer, so hopefully I can give birth at Woodwinds Hospital in Woodbury, MN, the best place for maternity care in the world, I think. I'm about 4 - 5 weeks along and feeling quite well, though a little tired. When I was pregnant with Titus it was a breeze --- a little bit of nausea when Drew was frying ground pork, but that's about it. The Father was extremely generous to me. Though I feel quite unworthy, I am Asking for another blessed 40 weeks of pregnancy.
Drew is hoping for multiples. He loved growing up with triplet brothers and another older brother all packed into three years. Lots of playmates. A whole basketball team, in fact. I can't say that I have the same hopes as my husband. :)
I think it is a little unusual to announce a pregnancy so soon. There's different reasons why people wait, but a big one seems to be the high risk of miscarriage in the first trimester. We figure, if we miscarried we'd be telling you anyway because we would need your support. I simply can't keep good news a secret.
with love,
Drew, Rachel
Titus & Michael/Ruby
There you go, now you know what we plan to name our babe. :)
And by the way, Titus's eye is completely healed.
We are so so so happy for you two! We know that life will be busy in July when you are up in the Twin Cities, but maybe we can connect at some point! :)
ReplyDeleteCongrats! :)
We are thrilled for you! Congratulation! We will be lifting! The news got around the web a couple of days ago - just waiting for the "official" announcement :-)
ReplyDeleteLove, Deb & Wayne
Congratulations!!! Great news!
ReplyDeleteI love the names :)
Congrats Rachel! I have to say, at this point, the thought of two children completely intimidates me, but I am sharing your joy in this blessing!
ReplyDeletecongratulations!
ReplyDeleteA big Congratulations! I'm a huge fan of the name Ruby. .
ReplyDeleteI told you congratulations already, but I wanted to tell you that I love your willingness to share your news and your thoughts of if you miscarried you would need the support of your friends and family. I so agree with that viewpoint. Love, love, love you guys!
ReplyDeleteCONGRATULATIONS, Rachel and Drew! That is amazing! What a gift! I LOVEEEE the names Michael and Ruby. I hope Titus gets to have a little sister. Every boy needs a sister to keep him in check. :)
ReplyDeleteCONGRATS!