Boy #3!

So, we actually haven't had our big ultrasound as of yet, but since my parents were going to be out of country (and possibly out of reliable communication) at the time of our ultrasound, we decided to do a quick gender ultrasound so they could know before leaving.  And what does it reveal?  Of course, boy #3!  Were we hoping for a girl?  In some ways -- I mean, we have boys galore on both sides of the family (my dad's side and my husband's side).  We also have tons of baby girl clothes from fostering and very little baby boy clothes (stupid mistake, thinking we were done naturally and giving everything away!).  However...

God makes no mistakes on what gender child you have.  We are THRILLED to be having another boy.  I first learned of the name Tristan while watching "Legends of the Fall" while pregnant with Tristan.  I loved how the three brothers had a deep love and passion for each other -- even the older brother going to war for the sole purpose of protecting the younger brother.  I want that kind of bond in my boys.  I am blessed with the opportunity to do my best to raise men who love God (more than crocodiles hopefully...but that's another story...), serve God, and serve others.  And honestly, there is nothing greater than being your son's first love! 

But here's another reason we are thrilled to have another boy.  As far as we could see in the short sonogram they did for us today, he is HEALTHY.  We will find out more later this week.  I know I've mentioned this recently in another post, but seeing so many friends going through fertility problems, miscarriages, problems in pregnancies, etc...how can we not be completely thrilled to have this precious healthy baby boy growing inside of me?  How can I complain when I've never experienced ANY problems with fertility/pregnancy?  How many couples out there would be thrilled beyond thrilled to have three boys...because they can't seem to have one child? 

So, even though my house is going to continue to get loud...and rambunctious...and stay dirty...and filled with superheroes/cars/dinosaurs/etc...and lots of boy fighting...I am BLESSED!!!