Cub at 20 Weeks 6 Days

I saw the maternal fetal medicine doctor and my normal OB (Dr. Light) today in Dallas. It was the best we could hope for, he looks AMAZING. As the doctor said last time, "you've got a perfect baby who just happens to have an extra chromosome." I think I have just been waiting for them to find something physically wrong, or thinking they have to be missing something instead of just embracing this amazing news. I have talked to so many mothers and their children with down syndrome already showed their issues by this time. So that encourages me that he is ok! I am trying so hard not to focus on every aspect of Cub's life for the next 60+ years and just enjoy the NOW. We love him so much already! Today, there were lots of tough, strong, big, healthy adjectives used. I say he’s right on track to take after his namesake, his daddy.

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20 Weeks

Today we had the opportunity to go in for our 20 week ultrasound. We are excited to announce that baby #3 is a healthy BOY! We are excited but have to admit we are a bit nervous. Change is hard and after two girls this is definitely a change. It will be a fun and wonderful experience. I have already thought about little boy ACUs and PT clothes (little army clothes) and what I will decorate the "boy" room in etc. I have always heard boys are "easier" but more rambunctious so I guess we will just have to see. I was excited that during the ultrasound our little boy was crossing his legs at the ankle like both his sisters do! So funny! We will keep y'all posted on names and other developments.

Halloween 2023

We pulled off our best Halloween! Possibly ever! Jake had a vision and it came true beautifully. He even had the cutest song he sang. I loved our last Halloween in our Hurst home.

sometimes life may get you down

but then you remember how wonderful you husband is and it makes it all ok. Jake surprised me by ordering these gorgeous handmade pearl earrings from TINY STORM for me for Christmas and they were waiting for us with all our mail when we arrived back home after vacation. He got down on one knee and presented me with these earrings and it brought tears to my eyes. I am so grateful to have such a wonderful, hardworking, and loving husband who is always there to take care of me and love me when I am having a rough time. Thank you Jacob!

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