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Around Here: Big Things!

Jul 24

I’ve been waiting a few months to write this post, you guys. Anyone who has seen me recently probably knows by now (because, well… it’s obvious) that we’re excited to be expecting our third babe! We are due in late December, which feels SO far away, but I know it will come before we have a chance to prepare. That puts me at 18 weeks along and thankfully through most of the nausea and un-fun things like that. But I’m still insanely tired and am kind of missing bedrest (like I was put on my first pregnancy) because I had an excuse to sit and do absolutely nothing all day. But I am super thankful that everything is going smoothly this time around. The only thing that’s a challenge is dressing my darn bump because it has been out there for a couple months now! We found out a couple days before I headed to SNAP and in the airport while I was travelling there I had strangers comment on it… seriously (guys, I was like 4 weeks then… or so doctors say!). We hadn’t even told our parents! I guess it’s true that the second pregnancy you show much, much faster. The past few weeks it’s been such a treat to switch to maternity shirts that show off the bump instead of trying to hide it.

Life Lately... baby number 3!

The twins don’t seem to totally understand yet, but they have plenty of time. They do like to pull my shirt up to give the baby kisses though, which makes my heart crazy happy. Aubrey keeps telling us it’s a brother (although I’m pretty sure it’s because we’ve told her she’s the sister, so she doesn’t think there can be another one), but Emmitt just laughs and says baby when we ask him. Any suggestions you all have on prepping two year olds for a new baby… I’m all ears ;)

Life Lately... baby number 3!

Life Lately... baby number 3!

Other than the baby bump, we’ve been busy this summer! We took our first long road trip since the kids have been… active? We drove 8 hours to celebrate my sister’s university grad (woohoo!!) and survived with lots of stops along the way. You can see the little party we threw her here. We finished building a deck in our backyard (another woohoo!) and by we I mean Shane, because I haven’t been very helpful on the renovation front lately. I have a couple more projects to do on the deck before we share it with you but let me tell you… it’s awesome. We took out the only door to the back yard from our space when we renovated our kitchen last year and since have been accessing the backyard by going downstairs, out the front door, and around the house. I’m so enjoying opening up a back door and letting the wild toddlers run free instead. We’re also gearing up to go camping with family and since it’s been a year… I totally forgot how. much. stuff. kids need when camping. It’s insane, I kind of wish we had a mini van just to fit all the stuff.

Life Lately... baby number 3!

Anywhoo… that’s all there is for you today! I’m off to pack for camping. One of these days I’ll get a picture of all four of us with this bump but for the life of me I haven’t been able to remember. I’m confident baby brain is a real thing and with each pregnancy you lose more of your mind. Anyone with me? So instead, these cute pictures of the babes and a photo of the bump from a wedding last weekend will have to do. Enjoy your weekend, friends!

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  1. Kara

    Jul 24 at 7:52 am

    Ahhhhhh, congratulations!!! How exciting!

    I read our toddler a few “new baby” stories to get her used to the idea of becoming a big sister. It seemed to work!

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    • Colleen Pastoor

      Aug 05 at 1:48 pm

      Thanks so much Kara!! I’ll have to get my hands on one or two of those. Any in particular she enjoyed?

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      • Kara

        Aug 05 at 1:51 pm

        She really liked the Berenstain Bears New Baby book. There’s also a cute one called, “Shh, My Brother’s Sleeping” and there’s one by Brooke Shields that’s super cute too, but is more for a little girl who’s going to have a little sister.

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        • Colleen Pastoor

          Aug 05 at 9:18 pm

          Awesome! I will have to look for those ones- thanks Kara :)

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  2. Havalah

    Jul 24 at 2:36 pm

    I’m so excited for you! I think the 3rd is easier than the 1st (well in your case, 1st and 2nd).

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    • Colleen Pastoor

      Aug 05 at 1:49 pm

      Haha, it’s because now we’ve had practice I’m sure ;)

      Reply
  3. Jen @ Fresh Crush

    Jul 27 at 10:06 am

    Congratulations! Couldn’t be happier for you!

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    • Colleen Pastoor

      Aug 05 at 1:52 pm

      Thanks so much Jen! We’re crazy happy over here :)

      Reply
  4. Tan

    Jul 29 at 9:12 am

    YAY 2015 BABIES!!!!!!!! Congratulations you guys!!!! So so exciting :D

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    • Colleen Pastoor

      Aug 05 at 2:11 pm

      Yay!! Thanks so much Tan, I can’t wait to see pics of yours… it’s getting so close!!

      Reply
  5. Kerry

    Aug 11 at 3:12 pm

    Yay, congratulations! I’m due January 4 with my first!

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    • Colleen Pastoor

      Aug 13 at 3:44 pm

      So exciting!! Congrats Kerry, I hope you’re enjoying pregnancy without many symptoms :)

      Reply
  6. Christine

    Aug 13 at 10:43 pm

    Aww! Congrats Colleen! I’m super excited for you and your family! Love and prayers for a great pregnancy and a peaceful, happy baby :)

    Reply
    • Colleen Pastoor

      Aug 15 at 12:39 pm

      Thanks so much Christine! The pregnancy so far has been pretty easy :)

      Reply

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