Today marks 20 weeks of pregnancy with Baby P #3, and it's a HE! Which means we're adding our third sweet boy to our family! We've had a little time to process this news, and since is the first time we've ever known the sex in advance, it feels a little funny to know. And to call the baby HIM! I find myself reverting to "It," and then I have to remind myself, "Oh wait! We know this time!"

So, since this question has come up, I thought this would be a great time to address it. I want to make it clear that we're in no way disappointed about having a third boy. Is there a part of me that hoped I'd one day have a girl child? I mean, yes! It would have been so fun to have a little lady running around the house and have the chance to raise a daughter. But there are lots of experiences in life I'll probably miss out on, and THAT'S OKAY. (Seriously, you should see my travel Bucket List - probably not getting to all those amazing places either!) 

I could literally NEVER be upset about the fact that we've been blessed with three healthy babies and three healthy pregnancies. That's not something I take lightly at all. We are so lucky, and we know there are so many people who haven't had this experience. So, no, we're not bummed at all about having a third boy. I get that Gender Disappointment is a thing (it's real! I Googled it!). But mostly, we're just feeling really DAMN LUCKY.

We know boys in this house, and we love boys in this house. And now there will be three of them! Plus their daddo which means I'm pretty outnumbered. 

Our biggest problem right now is NAMES, y'all! We never officially intended to have H names for the boys, but those were the names we loved most. And now, we're feeling a little stuck. We haven't found a H name for this baby we love, but we also want something that's complimentary with the names Henry and Harrison (your suggestions are MORE than welcome, although we do have one we're leaning toward!)! And we're definitely NOT tied to having a H name for this baby.

So bring them on, friends. What do we name this sweet little nugget? 

Our Newest Addition: Baby P 3.0!

Well, hellllo, friends! I see you've made your way here to learn more about Baby P 3.0! You've come to the right place, and we're excited to share our little secret from the past few months with you! So, I thought I'd put together this handy dandy FAQ sheet! 

When are you due? 
Friends, whenever I do a training for my S&D team, I preach about consistency. And we are NOTHING if not consistent. So Baby P 3.0 is due on February 13... which just HAPPENS to be our eldest's birthday. Time will tell if that's the actual date, if Henry hates us forever, or if we get to give him a really cool gift! 

How are you feeling? 
The short answer is not good. The long answer is... holy hell, I don't know how women do this when they've got other littles to chase in the first trimester. I love, love, love my boys, but I'm exhausted, and chasing a 5-year-old and 2-year-old in the summer is, well, even more exhausting. I also pretty much wanted nothing to do with food, so that's fun. And I haven't had coffee since about week six. Yes, I miss it. But it makes me want to hurl. Speaking of hurling, that's happening this time around. I never threw up with the boys, so that's been a new and unpleasant experience. And from about week nine on, I've been suffering from Dysgeusia which is essentially a metallic or sour taste in the mouth ALL THE TIME. It's gross. Everything tastes gross. But, we seem to have turned a corner here at the end of the first trimester, and I will take that! Very much hoping for a return of energy SOON! 

How did the kids react? 
I told Harrison right away, because he's two, and doesn't have a clue what I'm saying. But we waited to tell Henry because he's five and says all the things. Henry was IMMEDIATELY excited! He jumped up and down and proclaimed it was going to be a girl. We told him the baby is due on his birthday, and he said the baby would be born a day after his birthday, on a Sunday. FREAKY. Because February 14 IS a Sunday next year, and it's not like we've talked to him about the day of the week of his birthday. So time will tell there! Harrison likes to kiss my tummy and goes back and forth on whether he thinks it's a boy or a girl. They ask about the baby a lot, pray for the baby every night, and tell us how they can't wait to see the baby when it gets here. Be still my heart! 

Were you planning on 3 babes? 
We always said we had a window of 2-3. Welp, decision made! 

Will you find out the sex? 
With the boys, we never knew the sex until Dan announced it upon their arrival! But this time feels a little different. This is DEFINITELY our last baby, and with so many unknowns in the world right now, I felt like any additional information we could have this time around would be good. We've opted to find out, and I'm excited to see how it feels doing it this way! 

Is a pandemic the right time to have a baby? 
I mean, NO. But I'm 37, and it could be years before Covid is no longer a thing. So we're taking extra precautions, following our doctor's orders, and hoping and praying for the best. 

Are you hoping for a girl? 
Absolutely! We need more girls in this house! But will I be bummed if it's a boy? Not in the slightest. We have two of the most amazing boys, so adding one more would be wonderful and adorable. But damnit, those ruffle bottom outfits are SO cute! Either way, we're excited to add the final Putt to our brood!