We were completely shocked but pleasantly surprised to find that Clark #3 is a BOY!!! Wow!! When Bobby announced it during the ultrasound, Hannah yelled, "NO!" Poor girl. She had her heart set on a little sister. While we were waiting to see my doctor she completely broke down in tears. Dr. Hood attempted to comfort her and the nurses even gave her a lollipop. To no avail. She was no longer crying but she wasn't happy (yet!) Sam on the other hand was completely ambivalent. I think he would have dealt with a new sister a lot better than Hannah with her baby brother!
This little guy is incredibly squirmy. Over the past few weeks I've started feeling the little flutter movements but they're getting more and more pronounced. Last Friday Bobby & Hannah were able to feel him move for the first time. If I sit still for any length of time he begins to flip around.
He was such a squirmy worm that the ultrasound tech joked that we are going to have to find an outlet for all of his energy as soon as he's born! She had trouble getting many of the pictures because he simply wouldn't stay still. He refused to have a picture taken of his face as well. He kept blocking by putting his arms in front of his little face. Soooo...I get to have another ultrasound in 8 weeks! The tech couldn't get all of the pictures of his heart that are needed.
Everything is going great. I've only gained one pound (holy moly! how in the world?!) My blood pressure was great and I've not had any cramping, spotting, etc. I've been feeling so much better now that all of the yucky morning sickness has passed. I'm getting to the point though that I can only eat small amounts at a time but then I'm starving about an hour or two later. Oh well...at least I have the desire to eat!
I'm very pleased to say that Hannah is completely on board with a brother now. After we got home yesterday she came to me and announced, "Little brothers are pretty fun!" She had bought the tiniest little pink velour care bear blanket in anticipation of a girl. I got it out and gave it to her. Such joy! She loves pink. She loves Care Bears. I had prayed that the Lord would soften her little heart towards her new baby brother. He is so faithful. She is so excited to tell anyone and everyone now that she's going to be a big sister to, not one, but two little brothers!
