Wow, time has really flown since our last post. We are so sorry it's been so long. I'm going to do my best to get you caught up on what has been going on in our lives.
In our last post, we had just covered the big ultrasound, found out all is well with Bumblebee, and we are having a boy. Well since then, our little guy has grown a ton and Allyson's belly has grown as well. We just had maternity photos done by the same photographer that captured Oliver's arrival. You can check out RHEMA photography's F*cebook page to see them. They turned out awesome and were so fun to shoot.
(At 31 weeks...)
We had a couple rounds of 4D ultrasounds to hopefully see what our little guy looks like (pictures below). Bumblebee didn't really want to cooperate completely, but we still got some great pictures. He was continuously showing us that he is most definitely boy. It was quite funny! Allyson's parents and my parents were able to come along for the first 4D ultrasound, but for the second session it was only Allyson and I.
We were hoping once we saw him in some 4D pictures we would know what to name him, but we still haven't decided. Allyson likes one name and I like another, but who knows what he'll end up being named this point.
(First 3D/4D Ultrasound)
(Second 3D/4D Ultrasound)
In the last few months, we have had what we call our "Oliver moments". These are times when we get sad or upset because we miss Ollie. It has also been tough because at times I have a feeling of guilt enjoying or being excited about Bumblebee's arrival. We are experiencing things we didn't get to with Oliver. It has been exciting getting to have baby showers and get baby stuff, but at the same time, we are reminded on how Bumblebee's big brother isn't here and how we never got to do these sorts of things for him. We definitely have more good days than bad ones, but it has still been a challenge. Please remember Oliver this Friday, March 30th as it would have been his 1st birthday. We plan on making it a happy day and celebrating his short life which impacted many. It's hard to believe what all has happened in the last year and a half. We know now more than ever that everything that happens has a purpose. And sometimes only God knows what that purpose is...
Anyway, many people have blessed us with so many gifts and support it has been awesome! I have learned a lot about baby stuff I didn't even know existed. New products to me like a Bumbo and a Boppy! As a guy, I never thought I would be excited about owning things with these names. Also, who knew one could get excited about receiving plastic baby spoons, baby bottles, and something called a Wubbanub?! I definitely have a lot more to learn still yet, but Allyson is helping me get up to speed on all this baby stuff. A week and a half to go until Bumblebee arrives. I'll try to make sure we post more often.
Thanks for reading!
Rob (and Allyson)
