Here is our video announcement!
We found out a few weeks later that our new addition would be another little BOY!!! We are super excited that Andrew is going to have a brother. That is such a special bond. It is true what they say...little boys do love their Mamas and think their Daddys are super heroes. Having the chance to raise another good "man" is just priceless. We truly can not wait to meet our baby boy.
Kyle in listed the help of our friends in the naming process again. We picked our "sweet 16" favorite names which Kyle then added into a single elimination tournament bracket. Our friends and family all were able to cheer and boo for their favorites. (We made the final decision on the winners) Wondering about the winning combination? Nathan James Franklin will be joining our family sometime in late Jan.!
Both baby Nathan and I are happy and healthy. I have not had the blood pressure issues with this pregnancy that I did with Andrew. So far, we have avoided bed rest and pre-eclampsia tests. I am on blood pressure medication more as a prevention then because it was really needed. The doctors are still treating this pregnancy as "high risk" so I have had lots of extra appointments and non-stress tests. Nathan is much less active then Andrew was. He is also a big boy...measuring a month ahead at the last ultrasound.
Andrew is taking all of the changes in stride. He will tell you that "baby Nathan" is in HIS belly. He has asked several times to sleep in the "baby bed" and would like to go for a ride in the baby seats. Kyle has also been taking the lead on Andrew's care. It has been helpful to a very tired Mommy and hopefully will make the adjustment of having Nathan at home a little easier when the time comes. I don't know what I would do without my wonderful husband.
We didn't get our Christmas cards out this year. We hope to send out a birth announcement/ Valentine update when the time comes. We hope that you and your family have had a wonderful Christmas season. You have our best wishes and prayers for a Happy New Year as well.
