Not what we were "expecting".......

Well, I guess I am finally making it "official" to the world - and announcing that Frank and I are expecting our third baby!!!!!! First off, I will set the record straight and state that NO - we were not trying......although I have always wanted three kids - we decided that we were happy with two children (and as a matter of fact - had given away most of our baby stuff - bouncey seats, high chairs, etc)!!!!!! So, you can guess how surprised we were when we found out that we were expecting! About a month ago - I was feeling terrible - my back was aching badly and I was just not myself.....it went on for two to three weeks before I really started to worry that something was wrong with me! After talking to Nancy (my best friend/sister/confidant) and telling her my symptoms - she said "have you taken a pregnancy test?" and I said "what are you talking about - I am NOT pregnant"!!!!!! Well, the next day - I did indeed take a test and low and behold it was positive! I thought it must be wrong - so I took a few more and after three or four positives - I faced the music.....and then I about fainted! I just couldn't believe that this could be happening.......all I could remember is how difficult it was to get pregnant with Emma and Greyson.....how could this happen? (alright - I know HOW it happened - but you know what I mean!!!!) A million things went through my mind......and needless to say, when I told Frank - he was just a BIT shocked too! Like I said, I have always wanted three kids - I love children - but there seems to be a million "cons" when I think about having another child - first off - we are OLDER than we were with the first two - I think of the late night feedings, and lack of sleep and I am exhausted already! Also, our house - we don't have an extra bedroom - where will this baby stay??????? We gave away all our baby and maternity stuff - now we have to go out and buy it all again!!!! Oh, did I mention the costs of diapers and formula? We are finally getting to the point with Greyson where we can get out and do things....and we're not being restricted by the baby........All this was running through my head and then it dawned on me.....as I watched my precious children sleeping - how could I be upset about having another one of these beautiful children? Yes, things will be crazy after the baby is born - but its crazy now, isn't it? I have the rest of my life to sleep....so what's a little sleep deprivation, right? I need to remember that the time with your children is so precious and so short - the midnite feeding will be over before I know it - and I am sure I will be wishing for that "quiet" time with my baby again.......I need to look at this as a miracle and realize that this is God's plan for us.....we are destined to have a third Drexler baby.......and I can't wait to see what he has in store for us! So if you see us out and about next year and we have big bags under our eyes and look frazzled - you'll know that we are doing the "baby thing" again - this time a little older - but hopefully a little wiser too! Until then, I will wait to meet my newest baby......I love you already!

P.S. A special thanks to my friend Nancy - who was there through the whole roller coaster ride.....you are always my rock and once again, thanks for being there for me and not letting me go crazy!!!! We have always done everything together - both our kids our months apart - and so I tell you now - you have to get pregnant too - because I can't do this alone!!!!!