tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1278276723610191994.post1878061161045920080..comments2023-11-02T05:36:29.388-07:00Comments on designer bags and dirty diapers: The Gift of SiblingsNatalie {Designer Bags and Dirty Diapers}http://www.blogger.com/profile/17353793755653007746noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1278276723610191994.post-38967572899316065612013-06-09T23:49:27.747-07:002013-06-09T23:49:27.747-07:00Wow...you basically took the thoughts I had in my ...Wow...you basically took the thoughts I had in my head during my second pregnancy and expressed them so eloquently. My husband and I both wanted a girl when we were pregnant with our first, then along came the most wonderful little boy that I never knew I had wanted. Everything you said in your post is exactly how I felt. When I got pregnant again, I started thinking...I would actually love another boy, for the same reasons you note. Then...they told us in the ultrasound that it was going to be a girl, and I burst into tears...the happy kind. I probably would have cried if they told me it was a boy too...the hormones were on overdrive. Anyway, our daughter was born 6 months ago, and now I can't imagine her being a boy. It's amazing how that happens once they are born...you just can't imagine them being anyone else than who they are. And the only thing I really worried about when I was pregnant with number 2 was whether I would love her as much as I loved my son. I just couldn't grasp how I could, and it really concerned me...way more than how my son would react to a new baby. But once they put her in my arms, it was love at first sight. The only way I can express it is that rather than your love dividing, your heart doubles in size. It's the most amazing thing...so no need to worry about that! Enjoy the rest of your pregnancy. You look fab...of course!Lindseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05617914150987281586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1278276723610191994.post-91272741097304619662013-06-08T06:29:47.809-07:002013-06-08T06:29:47.809-07:00I totally agree with you about the same siblings! ...I totally agree with you about the same siblings! I'm an only child and I have four kids! I never wanted 4 but it happened! I have 2 girls & 2 boys! They each are 3 1/2 years apart and I can see how close they will be. My girls are 15 & 12 and the boys are 4 & 1. I too was wishing for a girl with my last baby even tho I already had 2 lol. Bc of the clothes, etc and my girls are older now. But then realized my little man needed a little brother too, someone he could shre his fondest times with and they truly are great together. Good luck and best wishes during yr pregnancy! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12905930904674010014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1278276723610191994.post-649439911185105482013-06-08T06:28:57.905-07:002013-06-08T06:28:57.905-07:00I totally agree with you about the same siblings! ...I totally agree with you about the same siblings! I'm an only child and I have four kids! I never wanted 4 but it happened! I have 2 girls & 2 boys! They each are 3 1/2 years apart and I can see how close they will be. My girls are 15 & 12 and the boys are 4 & 1. I too was wishing for a girl with my last baby even tho I already had 2 lol. Bc of the clothes, etc and my girls are older now. But then realized my little man needed a little brother too, someone he could shre his fondest times with and they truly are great together. Good luck and best wishes during yr pregnancy! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12905930904674010014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1278276723610191994.post-69277874711813431022013-06-07T08:05:30.609-07:002013-06-07T08:05:30.609-07:00My first is my sweet little man and my second was ...My first is my sweet little man and my second was my little princess...we were totally the same as you though, we would have been over the moon with either, just asking for healthy! I thought the same thing about a second child "how the heck could I love anything as much as I love him???", but don't worry, you will be pleasantly surprised, it's exactly the same feeling of overwhelming love the second you lay eyes on them...I think mamas' hearts just grow every time they have a child, they each have their own special place <3 And I'm not even going to hazard a guess because I was *convinced* I was having another boy with numero tres, and whaddyaknow, GIRL. Aubrey {All Things Bright and Beautiful}https://www.blogger.com/profile/15884954183429490762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1278276723610191994.post-54028595720307750392013-06-06T19:02:52.101-07:002013-06-06T19:02:52.101-07:00I only have one child and my little man is a mama&...I only have one child and my little man is a mama's boy through and through. I am so with you on everything you said. We want another baby and if/when God blesses us with one, I know we will get what we're supposed to have. I never wanted either sex more than the other so I wasn't shocked when I was told we were having a boy, but my husband was. He swore our little baby was gonna be a girl!<br /><br />If sterling says its a boy, then I'm gonna guess you are having a boy. I have to go with the little man!Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16485883152941885935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1278276723610191994.post-14124881225821324782013-06-06T18:38:32.342-07:002013-06-06T18:38:32.342-07:00I love the honesty and beauty in your posts. No ma...I love the honesty and beauty in your posts. No matter what baby two will be AWESOME.Valhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14178550487887726672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1278276723610191994.post-37076161017875416932013-06-06T18:18:44.315-07:002013-06-06T18:18:44.315-07:00Love this!!
http://loveliveandbehappy.blogspot.co...Love this!!<br /><br />http://loveliveandbehappy.blogspot.com/Ashleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05418126733667864703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1278276723610191994.post-43207990776172940662013-06-06T12:47:17.995-07:002013-06-06T12:47:17.995-07:00This would look so cute on you with your bump :) h...This would look so cute on you with your bump :) http://www.loft.com/loft/product/LOFT-Apparel/LOFT-Dresses/Diamond-Print-Criss-Cross-Back-Maxi-Dress/304103?colorExplode=false&skuId=13799403&catid=catl000013&productPageType=fullPriceProducts&defaultColor=6953 Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02118685312159928151noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1278276723610191994.post-10750372569182190612013-06-06T12:44:29.357-07:002013-06-06T12:44:29.357-07:00I'm going to go ahead and guess you are expect...I'm going to go ahead and guess you are expecting a girl! I hope you get to experience one of each at some point :) <br /><br />I grew up with one older brother and LOVED it. But I also begged for a sister my entire life, so nothing better than giving Sterling a little bro!!<br /><br />Xx, <br />LetraLetra https://www.blogger.com/profile/11986085225388775163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1278276723610191994.post-31559459410836120882013-06-06T11:59:50.489-07:002013-06-06T11:59:50.489-07:00I totally echo all of your sentiments and felt the...I totally echo all of your sentiments and felt the same way! I vote girl!!Matters of Stylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10474051533613037931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1278276723610191994.post-8300059313176082212013-06-06T11:49:22.646-07:002013-06-06T11:49:22.646-07:00I definitely think its a girl! We need more info t...I definitely think its a girl! We need more info though! Are you craving sweet and sour food like orange juice, sour patch kids and skittles? - I'm a chocolate addict but all I wanted while pregnant with my daughter was sour straws and orange sherbet. Also, have you done any of the so-called gender predictors? Would love to see you blog about all the indicators (high low, Chinese predictor, pencil and needle tests) before you find out what you are having. And Congrats! We're doing fertility treatment to get pregnant with our second and it were excited to hear you are pregnant.Kristinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17113242476038778391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1278276723610191994.post-24633988477375411792013-06-06T11:00:29.714-07:002013-06-06T11:00:29.714-07:00You will love that baby just as much as Sterling. ...You will love that baby just as much as Sterling. It's one of the miracles of being a mom - watching how much your heart can expand... Over and over again.Chicago Mom (Heather)https://www.blogger.com/profile/01949069422183309713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1278276723610191994.post-69429506791000254522013-06-06T09:51:44.278-07:002013-06-06T09:51:44.278-07:00I couldn't agree more with your thoughts, and ...I couldn't agree more with your thoughts, and I feel the same way. If I had a second one I would be thrilled with either a boy or a girl. I'd feel that a boy would be a gift for Matthew, and a girl some sort of gift for me. But really, after having a boy, my thoughts have changed completely, love love love boys! ;)Gaby [The Vault Files]https://www.blogger.com/profile/01490033430483310378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1278276723610191994.post-8631862322769115452013-06-06T09:29:06.181-07:002013-06-06T09:29:06.181-07:00I absolutely loved that article in the NYTimes, it...I absolutely loved that article in the NYTimes, it was so beautifully true--having siblings is such a blessing! I think you're totally right with your attitude, having two boys would be great but having one of each would be awesome too! Can't wait to find out! xoxoJane {In The Pink & Green}https://www.blogger.com/profile/08916073136271415491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1278276723610191994.post-25037166678551819072013-06-06T09:12:40.276-07:002013-06-06T09:12:40.276-07:00Such an amazing post! I'll never forget when ...Such an amazing post! I'll never forget when you told me that you always wanted a girl but now that you have a boy, you almost wish for another so Sterling has a brother to play with. Totally resonated with me b/c I think I had the same outlook about girls too. I can't wait to find out what Baby #2 is...and love that you have such a healthy outlook about it! XOnatasha {schue love}https://www.blogger.com/profile/03425886437465409084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1278276723610191994.post-19651280845154868682013-06-06T08:03:40.258-07:002013-06-06T08:03:40.258-07:00I had the exact same thoughts when I was pregnat w...I had the exact same thoughts when I was pregnat with my second.. how will I love another as much as my first. My mom would always tell me that you love the second just as much as you cant help love the first one more. She was absolutely right. Seeing my first boy love on his baby brother is priceless and melts my heart! He LOVES his brother. They are 3 1/2 years apart. I know Sterling will be a great big brother to his sister or brother!McKenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06784990743593546672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1278276723610191994.post-71788327989500222022013-06-06T08:03:22.514-07:002013-06-06T08:03:22.514-07:00A mama's heart does MAGICAL things and the lov...A mama's heart does MAGICAL things and the love for #2 not only opens your insane love for #1 even more but it makes extra special room for #2... I had no idea my heart could do that!! That was my biggest fear while preggo with #2... I wanted one of each and got another girl round two... I wouldn't change a thing... Except this nagging desire to go for a boy! ;) enjoy these sweet moments! You look gorgeous!CCWatkinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12577741899912924333noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1278276723610191994.post-80226818957817021412013-06-06T08:02:03.209-07:002013-06-06T08:02:03.209-07:00I just had my second (first is a boy, this one is ...I just had my second (first is a boy, this one is a girl). I, too, wondered how I could ever love another as much! But it is crazy-the second you lay eyes on that precious baby, it's like your heart just grows. You feel like you love Sterling so much your heart will explode, but it just "stretches" and makes room for the 2nd! It is crazy. I am thinking a girl. It's so fun having one of each.Lyndsey Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09339386339448166060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1278276723610191994.post-29976900939209301502013-06-06T08:00:08.506-07:002013-06-06T08:00:08.506-07:00I just had my second (first is a boy, this one is ...I just had my second (first is a boy, this one is a girl). I, too, wondered how I could ever love another as much! But it is crazy-the second you lay eyes on that precious baby, it's like your heart just grows. You feel like you love Sterling so much your heart will explode, but it just "stretches" and makes room for the 2nd! It is crazy. I am thinking a girl. It's so fun having one of each.Lyndsey Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09339386339448166060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1278276723610191994.post-45570980969735472822013-06-06T07:47:14.866-07:002013-06-06T07:47:14.866-07:00Love this - I was the same exact way with my first...Love this - I was the same exact way with my first (grew up with all brothers, so wanted a boy, and thought for sure I was having one) it was such a shock when I found out I was having a girl, but now I wouldn't have it any other way ;)<br />xoBrookehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03274371866360721334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1278276723610191994.post-32111290466748394312013-06-06T06:44:05.289-07:002013-06-06T06:44:05.289-07:00Great post! I always wonder the same ting too. If ...Great post! I always wonder the same ting too. If we have another baby , how could I possibly love the baby as much as I love Owen? Good to know that I am not the only one who feels this way. I am so excited for you to find out what you are having! I pray that you have a healthy baby and an easy delivery! And yes, having siblings is the best. I love my sister and brother dearly.Alicia xoxxohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12496556164650539735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1278276723610191994.post-50822176668806371882013-06-06T06:21:06.325-07:002013-06-06T06:21:06.325-07:00I had a boy first, and thought the exact same thin...I had a boy first, and thought the exact same thing. I couldn't go wrong either way-same sex siblings or one of each with the second...both a win-win. I was also one of those annoying people that didn't find out the sex with either child until they popped out!! :)Andrea @ Life Love Larsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04742182533993244129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1278276723610191994.post-3129439345646809902013-06-06T06:13:28.673-07:002013-06-06T06:13:28.673-07:00If it is a boy sterling will be so close to him bu...If it is a boy sterling will be so close to him but I have a brother that is 2 years younger then me and we were BEST friends all growing up, still are! so either one they will have such a sweet bond :-)(Eileen) a creative dayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13543149966595300985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1278276723610191994.post-42239475417278966682013-06-06T06:11:00.297-07:002013-06-06T06:11:00.297-07:00You sound just like me. I thought for sure I was h...You sound just like me. I thought for sure I was having a girl and when I found out I was having a boy, I was surprised. I come from all girls and didn't think I would know what to do with a little boy. After having Graham, I didn't care if I had all boys! When we got pregnant again, I felt the same way you did. Either way (with the sex) it was win/win situation. But I wondered/worried how in the world I could love another child as much. It's so hard to imagine, but you do. My guess is boy...but I'm always wrong, so you're probably having a girl. Funny thing is my son said from the start that we were having a "gurl" and he was right! The Gibson Ganghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11559830595327854259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1278276723610191994.post-37825057143931624352013-06-06T06:03:04.661-07:002013-06-06T06:03:04.661-07:00I feel the same way about my boy! I am pregnant no...I feel the same way about my boy! I am pregnant now with my second boy and so happy! I was kinda scared thinking "if this baby is a girl...I don't know how to be a girl mom!" I was honestly nervous going to the appt when we found out and kind of relieved that is was another boy. I have all the boy stuff and I just know boys. I would have been super happy with a girl but so glad my little man will have a brother. My friends all have girls so they would say "Are you really upset it's not a girl?" They don't get it... boys are so sweet! Plus, more shopping budget for me:)Jordin- I Love That!https://www.blogger.com/profile/03307128159148709388noreply@blogger.com