The Story

Dad and I found out we were expecting you on June 3rd 2009. We were leaving for a big road trip on June 5th so needless to say we were very excited to know that you were coming and kind of scared at the same time. Dad was starting his 4th and last year of dental school so you were coming in just the right amount of time for us to have you and then graduate. Life was a little crazy when you came. Your due date was Feb 7th 2010. We decided or I should say, your dad decided that because you were our third he wanted it to be a surprise and so I gave in. I thought it would be so hard to not know what you were but it really wasn't that bad. There were times I have to admit that while I was shopping I really wanted to know but I was so glad in the end that you were a surprise. It was a lot of fun. I had a very hard pregnancy with you. Although compared to others I really should complain. I wasn't sick, I was just tired and having 2 kids already it was tough to keep up with them. You were measuring big the whole pregnancy and so I had several ultrasounds to make sure that everything was good. There were also times when I could have peeked or found out what you were but I stayed strong. You were measuring about 2-3 weeks bigger than I was. I was tested for all kinds of things like preclampsia, gestational diabetes and the like. I had blood work done and lots of pee tests, it was a real adventure with you. But you came and we are so very glad you are in our family.