Coming in August...

So, this is going to be the year of changes for this Craig family. We will moving from Memphis to Boston after being here for 11 years. But just as exciting...we will be welcoming our second child into this world in August. Yes...WE'RE PREGNANT! We can't tell you how good it feels to share this wonderful news with our family and friends. It's still hard to believe that our family will be expanding. Julie is almost 14 weeks along and we have already had several doctors appointments and they have all been very good. We have been blessed to see our little baby twice now on ultrasound. The first time to confirm the pregnancy and hear that little heartbeat (what a wonderful sound!). The second time the doctor was unable to find the heartbeat with the doppler because it was still a little early. He wasn't worried but he wasn't going to send us away without us KNOWING that everything was great with our little one (what an awesome doctor!).

It was great to see our little one moving around. It looks like it may be just as active as it's big brother. It's arms and legs were just moving all over the place. Of course, it is too early for Julie to feel the baby moving yet or for us to know if Thomas will have a baby brother or sister. We are simply happy at this point to see a healthy baby.

The first trimester was rougher this time but thanks to the wonders of medicine and lots of naps I have survived. In all honesty, the nausea was comforting to a point, but after a while it just got old. Everyday I am feeling better and even though my energy levels aren't through the roof they are better than they were.

We've already started preparing Thomas for the addition. He has so many changes coming up but we know he will handle it well. It's been fun to hear him talk about the baby. And it changes daily as to whether he wants a brother or a sister. I think John is trying to predispose him to wanting a brother but we will take what God has decided to give us. I was amazed when he told me that that baby was going to get his crib. I hadn't talked with him about this yet and neither had John. I assumed at the time that Mima must have mentioned it to him because I just couldn't fathom that a 2.5 year old would come to this conclusion on their own. Well, he did! Mima hadn't mentioned it to him so he must have come up with it on his own.

So, there you have it! It is going to be the year of changes and new experiences for us. But we know that Lord will help us through each task (I'm counting on it having to move 7+ months pregnant). We ask that you continue to keep us and our "Little Acorn" in your prayers. We will keep you updated on our progress with Thomas, the baby and the move.