Every week that passes and appointment that comes is another milestone for us. It took us so long to get here, we just continue to pray that Baby Jones keeps growing and stays healthy. Joe is busy working on getting the housework done, getting the nursery figured out, and all that kind of stuff. My life is pretty much preschool, a nap, dinner, a bath, and back to bed to do the whole thing over again. It's safe to say I'm not as exhausted I was, but preschool is tiring...especially without caffeine! The kiddos and my preschool peeps are so excited and sweet about Baby Jones. We made some predictions this week and will have a special snack tomorrow for the kiddos! It's really sweet to have my little friends counting and singing to Baby Jones. I was bent over picking something up and one of my kiddos said, "Be careful, you are squishing Baby Jones." Seriously, I love those kids!
Baby Jones was pretty wiggly today during the ultrasound! Everything looks great and is developing normally. I've got some extra fluid that he wants to keep an eye on, so we get another ultrasound in three weeks. Since the baby looks good, he's not concerned just wants to monitor me. If you are curious, yes...we are getting flipped off in the first picture!
Okay, I guess I've made you read and ponder enough...
Yes, it was very clear on the ultrasound that Baby Jones is a boy! This June, we will be welcoming Andrew Eras Jones to the world. If you don't know, Joe's Uncle Andy was an amazing man that we loved so much. Uncle Andy was always there for advice and a laugh when we needed it. When he passed away in 2008, we knew that when/if we had a baby boy we would name it after our Uncle Andy. Given the journey and what a blessing this baby is, it's just a perfect fit.
Please continue to pray for us as we get things together, pray for Andrew Eras to keep growing and stay healthy and strong!
We are so blessed and thankful for the love, encouragement, and prayers we receive!
Joe and Sarah
Dear Baby Boy Jones/Andrew Eras Jones,
ReplyDeleteWell, well, well, there you are!! All wiggly and giggly and growing under the watchful hand of your God and parents. Oh...and so many family and friends! We can't wait to meet you. Oh, by the way, you picked out some fine parents!!! Truly! Just a word of advice: hope you like football, cats, being over-stimulated as a pre-schooler by your mom's bazillion ideas. Oh, and that daddy of yours? Steady as a rock, a heart that is huge, and patience beyond all to deal with your goofy mom. (And I mean that in a good way). Pile on Grandma Sue Lynn and your daddy's family, and boy, you have an incredible core family unit. Now...we don't need to mention all of the angels in Heaven, as you probably met them before your journey here. So you are well aware, Mr. Andrew, that you are in for the ride of a lifetime!! And you will get to meet me!! Woo Hoo! Okay...you just get back to forming all of those important structures, like organs, systems, neurons, and a sense of humor. That is very important. Can't wait to meet you and just know: you are loved already. And that truly, is all you need. Love, your Crazy Cousin, Debbie from Indianapolis
Oh, wow! Congratulations!
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