Three

Yes. That is correct.. 

And Then There Were.. Three

Randy and I have finally made the leap and are happy to announce that we are expecting our first baby this September 2013. 

As most know, I am a lover of children and have been waiting for this day for quite some time. What once was a five year plan, quickly turned into a seven year plan and without husbands persuasion, probably would have been a ten year plan. 

So how did this happen, you may ask? 

Well I am sure you know how it happened, but when maybe? 

The husband and I have been talking for quite some time.. well more like since shortly after we said our "I do's".. remember that initial five year plan I had? Ha! We had planned that after five years of marriage and what we thought would have been a couple years post finishing my education for my career, we would be ready to start a family. 

Well five years flew by! Our 5th anniversary came faster than expected and school took a little longer than planned. 

While the husband had hoped our 5th anniversary would have been the "baby moon," it most certainly was not. By this time I had convinced myself I just was not ready. 

Take it from me, don't make promises five years in advance; you most likely won't be able to keep them!

So what was holding me back? 

After deep thought, I didn't even know. 

Randy and I have discussed numerous times that in order for us to start a family, we both need to be at a place in our lives where we could raise and take care of the child without the help of one another. 

I have always been a Plan A, Plan B, Plan C type of girl.. I wanted to know that if something were to ever happen to Randy, I would be able to not only take care of myself, but also our family. That was why it was so important for me to complete my schooling and get started in my career.

Well, we are finally in this position. 

I think it was grasping this fact, that helped me take the leap towards becoming a parent. 

That and the fact that I turned 26 in November and started to realize that if I want to have three or four children, I didn't have much longer to wait before getting started. I definitely don't want to be 40 and pregnant.. no offense to those that are. 

While I thought it was going to take longer to get pregnant than it did.. (we started trying in October and I found out I was 5 weeks pregnant just after Christmas).. I am happy to say I am ready to start this new chapter in my life. 

So here is to a Blessed 2013 and the little miracle that is growing inside! 

xoxo

Gabrielle