Oh baby!

So I think most everyone knows...well everyone who are in our circles. It's quite possible the weird neighbors we dont talk to dont know....and the guy who bags our groceries at Publix doesnt know....but for everybody else....you know by now...we're pregnant!!!

We are technically due May 2...but the doctor told us it's another C-section for us this go around at 39 weeks so looks like it will be a late April baby. Late April seems to be a good month for Elkins' babies. Sean's brother and cousin were both born on the 28th of April.

You may be wondering...wow...C-section. Scary?
No not so much. I personally think God understands my fear of throwing up during labored delivery or my guess that I would probably pass out. One of the two. So C-section was the best option.

Of course....it's not like I asked the doctor or God for a c-section. Going under a knife and having surgery was definitely not my plan when we had Connor. In fact when they told me he would be a C-section delivery because of how big he was measuring, I cried for two days. I had not prepared myself for this option....not that I really prepared myself for a laboring delivery either though. (hangs head and covers eyes) We didnt take the labor and delivery classes. I know. Stupid. What were we thinking? I think I just didnt want to face the video where they show a women going through delivery. I could see me now...."No...no thanks...I dont think I'm going to do that."


So to answer any other questions you may have at this time:

1. How are you feeling?
I am in a constant state of nausea. Morning till night. Gingerale is my new best friend.

2. Craving anything yet?
The mere sight of food or a smell...can send me shaking my head violently and closing my eyes in disgust. My biggest shock this past week...I made chocolate eclair pie for a family gathering. This by far is my most favorite dessert and I never turn it down. (Ive been known to lick my plate...dont judge me) and while making it...the sight of chocolate frosting grossed me out. siiiighh I didnt even taste it. What a waste of good pie.

3. Do you know if its a boy or girl yet?
No right now this little one is like a little blobby with arms and legs lol. We will find out around 20 weeks...I am only about 9 weeks now.

4. Are you going to get the swine flu vaccine recommended for pregnant women?
I am wrestling with this one. Do I want swine flu? No of course not. Then again do I want to take something that has had no testing on pregnant women with no idea what it could do to my unborn child and inject it into my body? Not so much.

5. How is Connor adjusting to the idea of being a big brother?
So far so good...he's only 2 and doesnt comprehend this idea too much yet. He does know there will be a baby in the family... "Momma, Daddy, Me,.....baby." He gives the baby kisses (my tummy). He also claims I have 20 babies in my tummy. (Thankfully that is untrue) and according to him, I am the baby's "house." (Which has some truth I guess. Not that I love being referred to as a "house.")