Announcement

A few months ago I started having vivid dreams, and itchy feet when I would go to bed. I would wake up feeling extra tired and wondering where the night went. I suddenly had a clingy little boy who wouldn't let me out of his sights and wanted extra cuddles during the night. Then there was a few mornings where I felt nauseous after eating breakfast, and I knew something was up...

We are thrilled to finally announce that the third Stannix baby is on it's way!

Mr. Stannix knew before I even told him. He's very intuitive and I thought that was special. That story, however, is recorded in my journal because it is very special to me.

I was so excited when I found out and can't wait to meet this new little babe! The last couple of months I have spent day dreaming of different ways to make the upstairs bedroom quaint and perfect for all three children. As I snuggle Hyrum in the green chair I try to come up with the coziest way to arrange the beds and dressers to accommodate the new addition.

I have been feeling relatively good considering I would throw up multiple times a day with Camilla and I was constantly nauseous with Hyrum. I still have rough mornings but as long as I eat breakfast right away when I wake up and then have a second breakfast mid-morning, I seem to do okay. Mr. Stannix is good about making sure the toilets are always flushed in the morning and that I get something to eat.

This early phase of pregnancy always makes me crazy because my mind never rests. Am I eating healthy enough? Is the baby growing? Is everything okay? One day near the beginning of my pregnancy, my Dad asked me how I was feeling. I told him I was feeling pretty good, and didn't mind so much when I threw up because it was a little reminder that I am growing a healthy little baby inside. And that is what I tell myself each time I am staring into the toilet bowl. It's all worth it in the end!

Early morning church and organ playing have been kicking my butt though and I'm glad to be reaching the end of the morning sickness phase.  The Lord always blesses me though and I've always been able to fulfill my calling. I have been lucky to have two awesome kids who nap at the same time in the afternoon which lets me get in a good nap when I need it. I also have an awesome husband who gets up early and makes Hyrum's morning bottle so that I can take my time waking up.

This morning I had another reminder that I am growing a healthy baby inside. The children and I went to the doctor's office for another check up. As the doctor leaned over the counter looking at my charts, Camilla sat in the chair behind her. When I made eye contact with her she stuck out her finger and pretended like she was going to poke the doctor's bee-hind. I sternly shook my head no and she held back a smirk as her eyes twinkled with mischief. Funniest thing ever. Finally, with Hyrum snuggled in beside me drinking a bottle and Camilla quietly sitting on the chair, we got to hear baby's heart beat! Such a great sound!

The third Stannix babe will be coming mid November and we are excited to celebrate Christmas with three this year!