Roses are red, violets are blue,
I’ve got something to share with you!
We’ve got two boys, they are our whole world,
which it’s about to expand by one little girl.
A party of 5 is what we’ll soon be,
and this little family is filled with glee!
Guys, there’s a very clear reason I haven’t written a poem since the 6th grade. Thank you Rhymer.com for help with…whatever that was…but yes, we are having another baby. I still almost can’t believe it!
As I mentioned in my post announcing our pregnancy with Cameron, I am very sensitive to the feelings of the women and men who are praying to God and pleading with the universe to bless them with a precious little one. Please know that I see your desires and struggles and wish nothing more then to be by your side with a supportive squeeze and listening ear. You got this.
But yes, a baby girl. Sugar, spice and everything nice! I am full of feels. ALL the feels, hahaha! Shock, excitment, nervousness – did I mention shock? I’ll admit I’ve raised a proverbial eyebrow in the past when people claim to know the gender of their baby before an anatomy scan, or having the baby of course, but the eyebrow is forever lowered because I knew from day one this child was a girl. My pregnancy with both boys was identical but since the day I got a positive test, everything’s been different. Crazy nausea, headaches 24/7, insanely vivid dreams. If that wasn’t enough, the moment she popped up on the screen during our first ultrasound at 11 weeks (I’m 17 weeks right now – due in late July) all I could see in my mind was a giant red heart. A girl…I just knew it.
Fast forward several weeks later and I got a call from our doctor’s office with the results of some blood tests that would also tell us gender. “Um, how accurate are these tests?” I asked the nurse on the phone. “Hmmm, let me check,” she said while rifling through some papers. “Oh, here it is. 99.9% accurate.”
Ok then!!
Hey listen, I have two brothers, two little boys, and am the least girly girl on the planet to boot, so to be honest with you I had a minor panic attack when the news I’d felt in my bones since the beginning was confirmed on paper. Barbies, bows and nail polish are foreign territory, but I can handle it. (**Edited to add: of course being a girl doesn’t automatically mean these things – I was a tomboy!) Where my thoughts immediately went was mean girls. Peer pressure. Body image. BOYS!!!! Which is weird since I had a mostly normal and happy teenage existence. I just very quickly realized how big of a part I’ll play in raising a strong and independent, kind and responsible woman. No pressure! Luckily my sister-in-law wisely advised me to focus on the here and now – aka picking out an adorable, ruffly onesie for her to come home in.
Everyone asks how Ben is feeling about having a third, and a girl. Umm, Ben is probably the most excited! We both grew up with two siblings and have always felt like a full house was a fun house. Lincoln is so so pumped, and Cameron has no idea, poor thing. We’ll get him a doll in the next month or two so he can start practicing. He and little sis will be 21 months apart.
Ok, parents of 3+ and/or 2 under 2, talk to me about:
- Double strollers. Lightweight, jogging – let me have it.
- SUV car seat configurations (what we currently have.) I’m all for becoming a mad mom in a minivan but Ben is insisting we hold onto what’s left of our cool card for as long as possible.
- Literally everything else. Give me all your good stories and advice. I feel WAY less nervous about having this baby then I did Cameron for about 100 different reasons, but being a mother to three precious children under five is still somewhat terrifying.
Thank you for allowing me share our wonderful news with you – oh my gosh, it feels so good to not hold it in anymore! I think this may help connect the dots as to why I’ve felt a bit preoccupied lately too. I’m finally past the “I’m so tired all I want to do is stare at the wall” phase, but being pregnant with two little boys and a business is no joke. So that said, thank you also for your understanding if things get a little willy nilly here for awhile. I am grateful to have the best, most loyal and supportive readers in the world. <3
Becky 02.16.2018
Congratulations!!!! Can’t wait to see your boys take care of their little sister!
Annette 02.16.2018
Kristin,
So happy to hear your news! Thanks for sharing!
God bless,
Annette
imannette.net
Renée Frost 02.16.2018
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!
Lisa E 02.16.2018
CONGRATULATIONS! Beyond excited for you all!!!
Bridget Black 02.16.2018
CONGRATULATIONS to everyone in the Porter house!!!!! how exciting and wonderful!!!! Can’t wait to see and hear more. I’ll be praying for you!
My husband and I are ttc right now and I can’t help but look at all these baby things…… check out http://www.maxandmoose.com/ and wunderkinco.com and http://www.etsy.com/shop/fancyfreefinery :)
Delia 02.16.2018
YASSSS. So Excited for your family! July babies are the best! I ask everyone w/little girls how to do baby girl hair bc I am the WORST and have no experience. I went on a major pink kick at first (1st girl in a SEA of boys, boy cousins, boy friends, first girl granddaughter on either side by a mile) but we’re slowly transitioning to a more balanced color palate. Of course, the hubs is smitten w/her and she saves her biggest grins for him when he walks in the room. THE BEST. Hope the rest goes smoothly for you! Congrats!
Hilary 02.16.2018
Congratulations! So exciting! I have two girls, each a month younger than your boys (no 3rd baby for us :)). I’m not a girly girl either, but I always get a good laugh at my girls with bows jumping in puddles or digging in the mud. :) And I might be a bit biased but I think girls are so fun and she will have two wonderful, loving big brothers. Good luck with your pregnancy and rest up as much as you can! :)
Sarah Jane 02.16.2018
We currently have two little girls that are 21 months apart (the oldest is now two and the baby is 3 months!). We got lots of picture books from the library about having a new baby and being a big sister that we would read before bedtime in the months leading up to that baby being born. Not sure if Evelyn really understood what was happening still, but she has adjusted to being a big sister so well, so I like to think that it helped.
Also, a quick recommendation that we have used with our new baby are these little baby booties that are so soft and warm and actually stay on her little feet! And, they are made in MN (and are 70% off right now)!
Jennifer 02.16.2018
This is such wonderful news!! Congratulations!!! I have a 2 year girl and I had the same thoughts/worries but we are such BFFs! Having a daughter is such an amazing experience :)
Kate 02.16.2018
Congratulations!!
Cari 02.16.2018
Congratulations!!! So excited for you! We have two, our boy is oldest and our girl is youngest. She’s pretty girly, but her brother also influences her interests so she’ll build Legos and play Star Wars “battles” with him all the time — while wearing a tutu of course! ;) I’d say the biggest difference between the two is that she cared about what she wore A LOT earlier than my son (like, at 12 months). So enjoy picking out her clothes now! That won’t last for long. Congrats again!
Danielle 02.16.2018
Congratulations! I’m also expecting number 3 (in May) and have two other kiddos (4 and almost 2). We’re holding onto our cool card as long as possible too! An SUV with bucket seats in the second row is my best advice. My 4 year old will be able to climb into his seat in the third row and buckle himself in and even tighten the 5 point harness by himself. #momwin
JoAnn Renello 02.16.2018
Congratulations on your soon to be baby girl. Girls are so much fun
1 As for the mini-van, even my mini-van hating daughter caved and got a Honda Odyssey last year. And she only has 1 little boy.
Gail 02.16.2018
We have three currently and are due with our 4th in April (cuz we crazy like that). I made the minivan jump when we had our 3rd and I don’t regret it. Getting a minivan was a harder reality check than turning 30 but the ease of pushing a button to open doors and get kids in and out has been worth it. Just FYI. We got a highlander for H when we got pregnant with this one since 4 kids couldn’t fit in his sedan. It works but our normal family car is the minivan.
My 2nd and 3rd kiddos didn’t sleep through the night for forever (sorry) BUT they were super chill and easy and portable otherwise so that helped for handling doing older kid activities and stuff.
We had a sit and stand stroller that also had a seat that could be put in to make it a double stroller. I didn’t love it but I didn’t hate it either and it worked. I do not have it any longer, but my youngest is 3.5 so I am just going to make him walk like a big boy when this babe comes. I’m sure there are better options than what I had! But I’m a working mom so we don’t do outings daily or anything so I didn’t use the stroller ALL the time.
Congratulations! My first two are girls, baby girls are so sweet. Enjoy!
Julie 02.16.2018
Congratulations!
Sally 02.16.2018
Aww!! Congratulations!! I’ve been following your blog for what seems like forever – before Lincoln was even born – and it has been so fun to watch your family grow. Super excited for you guys!
Alicia 02.16.2018
Ahhhh! I’m probably way too excited about this news! SO happy for you and your family. I have a 2 yr old and a 9 mo old, and we are trying to be brave enough to go for #3, but man my youngest still doesn’t sleep. :) Love the Bob jogging stroller. The Clek car seats have been amazing and are narrow enough to fit three across. Congratulations!!
erin 02.16.2018
OMGOSH!!!!! you’re having another baby! and it’s a girl to boot!!! she will be amazing because she has 2 incredible older brothers that will love, cherish and protect her with all their hearts! i know this because my nephew and niece are 2 years apart, they’re 16 & 14 and the BESTEST of friends even though they’re so opposite each other! but they’re LOYAL to each other! he loves her fierce!
Donna 02.16.2018
CONGRATTTTTSSSSS!!!! Feels like a blink ago you were announcing Lincoln❤❤. So happy for your family!!
Brittany | Words Like Honeycomb 02.16.2018
AHHHHHH!!!!! so exciting!!!! congrats!!! :D cant believe a little girl will be making her appearance in the Porter family!! :D and I am 17wks tomorrow by the way!! due in late July as well <3 we find out boy or girl in 2 weeks and i am about to burst!!! (it's our first :D)