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Baby #3 on the way
Published on January 10, 2006 By JillUser In Blogging

I recently surprised a few JUers with revealing my true identity.  I will probably surprise even more with this news, Brad and I are expecting a baby this Summer.  We are excited, and scared, but mostly excited.

I am just in the beginning of my 3rd month so I am in what most deem the "Too soon to tell people" part of pregnancy.  I have decided that is not a system that works for me.  I had two miscarriages between our two boys.  The first one everyone knew about and it was hard.  The second one we played it "safe", it was harder.

Early pregnancy can be rough in a lot of ways.  You worry that things are going okay.  Many women get quite sick (I don't thank goodness!).  Most women get hormonal.  I am definitely in that camp.  And most women get very fatigued in the first 3 months.  One book on pregnancy likened the work a woman's body does in the first 3 months to using the same amount of energy as hiking every day.  That explains why I am exhausted and cranky by 9:00 every night!

Part of the reason I decided to reveal who I was was I figured Brad and I would both start blogging about the pregnancy and then about the baby and it would be very obvious then.  I figured I would just cut to the chase.  It is the main thing on my mind these days for some reason so it would be torture to me to keep it a secret until it is "safe".

I am 35 so this time around the doctors are talking a lot more about genetic screening and testing.  I really don't feel any different than I did 5yrs ago.  I don't have any habits like smoking or drugs and I am generally a very healthy person.  I am not too worried but all the attention to my age does make it scarier than before.

So that's my news for now.  It is almost 9:30 so I have hit the wall for tonight.  I will keep you all posted (for those interested).


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on Jan 10, 2006
I read Brad's comment on one of Tova's thread, and thought "holy crap!"

Hehe.

Congratulations! I remember in the past you mentioning that you'd like to have another baby. I'm glad you're feeling well. I'm so excited for you!

What do the boys think about the news? Do they want a brother or a sister? (Haha, my boys want a little sister so she can be the girl character on video games!)
on Jan 10, 2006
First of all Congratulations! What wonderful news.

Second, the no smoking, no drugs and no drinking is a big plus. I was 37 with my last son and that was a concern for my Dr.'s (actually I chose mid wives with my sons) but I was probably the healthiest I have ever been in my life. You sound like you live a pretty healthy lifestyle so that is a big deal.

So, with no sickness, another boy possibly!

You will be in my thoughts.
on Jan 10, 2006
So, with no sickness, another boy possibly!


Haha...I was soooo sick with both boys! Someone forgot to tell them about that "rule"...hehe.
on Jan 10, 2006
Congratulations! I love babies. They are so sweet and just don't stay little newborns long enough. Unfortunately my baby days are over but I get to play with other people's babies everyday. I hope you have a smooth pregnancy.
on Jan 10, 2006

I was sick with both my boys.  So the rules doesn't apply to me either.

I bought the yarn for your baby blanket already - it's a very pretty yarn and will work for either a boy or a girl.  I'll wait to make the hat booties and mittens until I know whether you're having a boy or a girl (and if you dont know then I'll make them in red - no yellows or greens for the newest Wardell baby!).

I've been waiting ages for one of my friends to have a baby, and now 2 are expecting!

I'm so, so excited for you both!  Have you told your boys yet?

on Jan 10, 2006
Congratulations to you and your family!!

I was 35 when I delivered my last son. Don't sweat it. It means a few more tests, but I think today women are waiting longer to have kids and having them older. So Drs are "old hats" at dealing with it.

Again, congrats!
on Jan 10, 2006
Congratulations to both of you! That is great news. I wish you the best through the whole process.
on Jan 10, 2006
Haha...I was soooo sick with both boys! Someone forgot to tell them about that "rule"...hehe.


was sick with both my boys. So the rules doesn't apply to me either.


Man, those boys weren't playing by the rules! LOL
on Jan 10, 2006
Congratulations to the entire family, and best wishes for a very healthy and pleasant experience for everyone.

I look forward to continued good news and hope that will be the only kind of news we get to hear about everything
on Jan 10, 2006
Yay! Congratulations to you and your whole family.
on Jan 10, 2006
Congratulations!!
on Jan 10, 2006
Mazel tov, Debbie and Brad! Wonderful news for a wonderful couple!
on Jan 10, 2006

MM shoots out prayer for 10 fingers 10 toes...health and beauty. congrats!!!
on Jan 10, 2006
And don't forget fame and fortune following health and beauty, M.M.

Congrats!
on Jan 10, 2006
Wonderful news...best wishes to you and your family. We look forward to hearing all about your pregnancy "journey" (or should I call it an adventure?...lol) on your future blogs.
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