Finding Out (and Spilling the Beans) About Baby #2
*Written on May 30, the day I found out.
Okay. Okay. Okay. Whoa! Okay. Repeat those five words for about 30 minutes straight and that’s exactly what it was like for me when I saw that second line pop up on the pregnancy test.
I was feeling a little off for several days in a row, and since the other two members of this family felt fine, I decided to take a test. Because that’s what you do when you haven’t seen your period in a few weeks and you’re feeling weird. I kept chocking up the missed period to me still breastfeeding (especially since prior tests kept coming back negative), but low and behold, this Mama’s cooking up another baby!
I tested positive towards the end of the day while Julia was still taking her nap and while my husband was at work; I literally wasn’t expecting it, and sat there staring at the test in my hands for a good five minutes before I pulled myself together (kinda) and stood up. Seriously, “okay,” is the only thing my mind could comprehend saying (out loud and in my head) over and over and over again. Needing to tell someone, anyone, the news, I broke the number one rule when it comes to parenting: I woke my sleeping baby.
“You’re going to be a big sister,” I told my first born as I picked her up out of the crib. And then the most amazing thing happened: she turned her head and smiled at me. That’s when all the emotions bubbled up and poured out. I let the tears fall as I nursed her.
The tears were a mixture of fear, excitement, sadness, joy…you name it, and I was feeling it.
Knowing my husband would be on his way home soon from work, I quickly changed Julia’s diaper and we hit the road. I wanted to tell him in a special way and hoped I could quickly find a “Big Sister” shirt for her to wear. Well, it turns out they don’t actually make that phrase on shirts sold in stores; you have to buy them online. (Actually, you can now find shirts like that at Target, go figure.) Drats. I raced around town trying to find one and finally gave up when he texted me, saying he was on his way home. I made up some lame reason for why I was out shopping (I usually shop in the morning when it’s cooler and the stores are empty), said we’d be home soon, and came up with a new idea for how I’d tell him.
He was already home when we drove up, so as he got Julia out of the car, I handed the Target bag to her. Curiosity got the best of him and, just like I hoped, he wanted to know what was in the bag.
Do you want to know what was in the bag? Check out this video! (Keep in mind that he didn’t know I was recording, and I was trying to be sneaky, so it’s a little all over the place. Not apologizing, just letting you know.)
The man I married was born to be a father. His excitement and reassurance that this pregnancy is the best thing in the entire world is the unbelievably comforting. I’d be lying if I said I was completely overjoyed and ecstatic, because I’m still in disbelief. It took just about a year to get pregnant with Julia and this time it just…happened.
As for what we’re calling this one, for now it’s dubbed as “PJ” (for “Pickles Junior”). Clever, right? We always said we wanted our kids to be close in age, so it looks like we’ll have two under two in early 2015!
Aww that's awesome!!!!
I was pretty much the same way when I found out about Archer I was in shock, because I just felt 'off' but couldn't put my finger on why lol plus for us it took us almost 3 years to get pregnant with Bennett and with Archer literally no 'trying' just happened!
Congrats and 2 under 2 is so awesome!!!!!
This is the sweetest thing!! Your husband's reaction just about brought me to tears. I'm so happy for your little family!
O totally in tears over his awesome reaction!! Also I love hearing your voice since it sounds like home since you are a fellow west coast native!
OMG the video! Tears from me this morning! That was adorable! Congratulations!!
Oh my gosh! That was so sweet!! I seriously teared up watching that video. What a sweet daddy. 🙂 I love it. And I'm so happy for you guys! I was shocked when I got pregnant so quickly after Charlotte, and then again after losing our little baby last year. Such a miracle!
The look on his face…so sweet! I'm so happy for you all!
I don't even have speakers on this computer to hear the audio yet I'm still crying just seeing his expression. So sweet, and congrats!!
Don't mind me, you know, crying at my desk…
You guys are seriously the sweetest ever. Totally tearing up over here!!!! Congrats again!
You guys are seriously the sweetest ever. Totally tearing up over here!!!! Congrats again!
Just stumbled upon your blog, but this was seriously the sweetest thing ever! I nearly cried, congrats to all of you!
Oh my gosh this is the cutest ever!!! Congratulations! 🙂
Totally cried watching his reaction too. So sweet! I think our hubbies are a lot alike.
I just cried a little. Your husband is great. I'm really excited for y'all. 🙂
I came back here this morning just to watch it a second time.
That was adorable! Best reaction ever! I may have cried a little too.
So, I'm glad to see from previous commenters that I wasn't the only one with misty eyes after seeing that video. I am so happy for you! This was the best thing ever! Thanks for sharing it with us- I guess as bloggers we come to expect that people share everything with the world, but something so special as this, it makes me get more and more excited for you guys and (in a totally non-creepy way) makes me feel like I know y'all a little better!
So precious! We're trying again for a new baby and I can wait to come up with a cute idea to tell Hubs. Congrats again!
Aw, I loved this! And maybe possibly is someone cutting onions in the next room? Sniff.
LOVED watching this! what a sweet moment for you guys. Thanks for sharing – and congrats again!
i am in tears from that video. seriously that is a touching heart warming reaction to such amazing news. Congratulations again!
aw my gosh!! his expression is the cutest thing I've even seen in my life. aaah how awesome to have this on video!
That video is the best thing. 🙂
Oh, I loved reading this story and watching your surprise reveal for your husband. That was the SWEETEST thing! Such a perfect moment captured. I'm excited to follow along with your pregnancy!
That is the awesomest video ever!! What a great moment to cherish forever!!!! His face was priceless.
His face! I totally teared up. I can't wait to get pregnant again and figure out a way to tell my husband. Last time wasn't as exciting lol
Love, Love, Love his expression!! Great job catching it on video 🙂
I still cry every time I see that video! ❤️
I love this video so much!! 🙂