Chin Up!!!

Chin Up
Chin up, chin up
Everybody loves a happy face
Wear it, share it
It'll brighten up the darkest place
Twinkle, sparkle
Let a little sunshine in
You'll be on the right side
Looking at the bright side
Up with your chinny chin chin

Chin up, Chin up
Put a little laughter in your eyes
Brave it, save it
Even though you're feeling otherwise
Rise up, wise up
Make a little smile begin
You'll be happy hearted
Once you get it started
Up with your chinny chin chin!

Chin down
You can't come frowning
Turn around
Starting, clowning
Think sad, your troubles double
Think glad, they burst like bubbles

Chin up, chin up
Every little time your spirits wilt
Chin up, chin up
Give your attitude in upward tilt
Twinkle, sparkle
Make a little fun begin
You'll be on the right side
Looking at the bright side
Up with your chinny chin
Chin up!

Currently "Chin Up" is my theme song...

I am 14 weeks pregnant with our precious fourth child and it's a BOY!!!

We are very blessed and thrilled for the opportunity to bring another child into this crazy world.
For those of you that know me too well understand exactly why my theme song is Chin Up.
I get very very sick all day long everyday until my angel comes out!!!

Hyperemesis Gravidarum: is an uncommon disorder in which extreme, persistent nausea and vomiting occur during the entire pregnancy. This condition often leads to dehydration.

Thank goodness for medication.  There is no question that I'd be hospitalized if I wasn't born in this day and age.  Also we'd only have one child.  Good thing I was born in the 70's.

Not much to see but here I'm 12 weeks along and counting down everyday...

These sweet dirty hands have helped me and reassured me that having a baby is all worth it!

Tanner gave me these silly bands about two months ago to help me feel better. One blue and one pink because he didn't know if he had a sister or a brother in my tummy.

My sweet six year old chef plugging away to make my days easier.

So many times Tanner has looked at my desperate face and has given me extra hugs, kisses and even winks from across the room.  I explained to him early on that one of Mommy's trials here on earth is being really sick while the babies are growing in my tummy.  And that he came to our family first because Heavenly Father knew he could handle all the responsibilities!

Some of the sweet comments I've heard since the kids have known I'm prego:

Brookie:

"I can't wait..I'll nurse the baby!" I explained that only Mom gets the nurse our baby.  She was quite disappointed. Then I told her how it hurts and it seemed to turn her off a bit. I told her that in about 22 years she will get to nurse her very own baby after she's married in the temple and all.  I did have a friend that found her two year old with their baby sucking away on her chest. I'd rather not have that happen.

Each time she picks a flower for me she brings one for "her" baby.  She's always thinking of others.

"If you have a girl baby I will be in charge of her.  She will sleep in my room!" Oh really Brookie? I asked what will happen when the baby wakes up in the middle of the night? "Oh I will get up and give her a bottle!"  I only wish that Brookie could take care of the baby in the middle of the night. If only I have a 12 year gap in between she really would get up with the baby.

Tanner:

So I asked Tanner what will we do if this baby has lots of problems like Kaden did= screaming baby around the clock!!! He calmly said. "Mom, I will carry the baby around all day, don't worry."

"Here's my bracelets. I think they will make you feel better!"

"Mom, I'm okay if you have a girl or a boy baby or how about we have one of each! That sounds great don't you think?" I told him that I don't think I could handle two babies at once. "Well Mom Stacey had two babies. We could just have five sets of twins." Calmly I said Tanner if Heavenly Father wants us to have more than one we will ok?

We are so happy we are having another BOY! Can't wait to see what kind of boy we've made the third time around.  Brookie is thrilled to know that she will be the only princess in the house!