Comments on: My Pregnancy: Growing From Three To Four https://reztt.com/my-pregnancy-growing-from-three-to-four/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=my-pregnancy-growing-from-three-to-four A Lifestyle Blog from Eva Amurri Sat, 17 Oct 2020 21:01:16 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.3 By: Elisabeth https://reztt.com/my-pregnancy-growing-from-three-to-four/#comment-162249 Sat, 17 Oct 2020 21:01:16 +0000 https://happilyevaafte.wpenginepowered.com/?p=4098#comment-162249 I’m due with my second any minute now and just read through a bunch of your old posts about Major’s birth story, prepping for labor, going from three to four, etc and I really appreciate all the content you’ve shared over the years because it’s hitting very close to home right now. I loved reading this knowing your now relationship with Major. I feel the same way – how could I love someone as much as my toddler? But I see I will, I know I will. The birth story gives me strength during this time, and I appreciate it! I can and will do this.

]]> By: Devon Mendez https://reztt.com/my-pregnancy-growing-from-three-to-four/#comment-19870 Tue, 05 Jul 2016 17:38:09 +0000 https://happilyevaafte.wpenginepowered.com/?p=4098#comment-19870 We’re expecting our 2nd child as well and if you didn’t take the words right out of the depths of me! I too cry often and feel panicked at the thought of our family changing, my daughter doubting my insane love for her with the welcoming of her new sibling, the changes that will occur in my marriage, and so much more. I do think it’s normal to have these feelings but its so great to be able to read it or hear it from another person to know we are not alone and it will be OK. The feelings ebb and flow, some days are better than others, but I know this is God’s plan and I am excited for what our future holds. While I am an only child and always wished for a sibling, I feel God is blessing me with this gift through my daughter having a sibling.
I really enjoy your blog and appreciate your witty, fun, and down-to-earth insight into various family topics, keep up the great work!

]]> By: Rochelle https://reztt.com/my-pregnancy-growing-from-three-to-four/#comment-19801 Sun, 03 Jul 2016 18:58:42 +0000 https://happilyevaafte.wpenginepowered.com/?p=4098#comment-19801 Awww, don’t overthink it. Based on what you say about the relationship you have with your daughter and husband he will fit right in with all of you. Keep on cuddling!!

]]> By: Cathlene https://reztt.com/my-pregnancy-growing-from-three-to-four/#comment-19656 Thu, 30 Jun 2016 19:14:02 +0000 https://happilyevaafte.wpenginepowered.com/?p=4098#comment-19656 This is the first time reading your blog but wow did your story resonate! I am pregnant with a little boy due on Christmas Day and my daughter will be two next month. Because of my age we struggled so much trying to get pregnant with both of them and so the thought of a 2nd was a luxury for a while but I never gave up because I wanted my sweet baby girl to have a sibling since I am so close to my little brother. Now that it’s happening I’m worried too. Not so much that I won’t have love for my son but that my daughter and I will lose the special bond we now share. We love each other fiercely and are extremely close (her favorite place in the world is on my lap) and I am afraid of how much I’ll miss that. I guess looking on the bright side — how lucky are we both to have daughters that we love so very much and the blessing of a son on the way as well.

]]> By: Marale https://reztt.com/my-pregnancy-growing-from-three-to-four/#comment-19640 Thu, 30 Jun 2016 10:46:15 +0000 https://happilyevaafte.wpenginepowered.com/?p=4098#comment-19640 Eva, beautifully written & spoke to my heart as this is something my husband & I have been talking about. We have a 16-month old daughter and she is everything!

I am worried that a second baby will never have as much undivided attention as our first did, simply because the first born is unlikely to sit still while you stare at the newborn. But I had some wonderful advice recently – the second (or subsequent) baby won’t get as much of your undivided attention, but they’ll have the love & attention of a sibling, which the first didn’t have. Definitely put my mind at ease.

Marlowe is a gorgeous wee soul & will make your little boy feel so welcome – good luck with the rest of your pregnancy, looking forward to seeing more of your family adventures on Snapchat ?

]]> By: Angie https://reztt.com/my-pregnancy-growing-from-three-to-four/#comment-19463 Sun, 26 Jun 2016 23:19:54 +0000 https://happilyevaafte.wpenginepowered.com/?p=4098#comment-19463 I’m new to your blog so I’m just now reading this. I know 100% exactly how you feel. I’m older than you with three precious kiddos (11, 9 and 6). I had that same extreme love for my firstborn and our sweet family of three. I talked with friends and family to try and figure out my feelings, after all I’m the oldest of nine children myself. Surely I know the blessing of a sibling or two (and beyond!). I struggled with feeling like I was betraying my oldest…like his world was about to be rocked and he had no idea. I’ll never forget what my friend said, “a sibling is the best thing you could ever give to Isaac…” And then I tried to picture a world for Isaac that DIDN’T include a brother or a sister and it made me sad! Sad to think about holidays without a sibling to roll their eyes at Aunt So and So’s fierce hugs, no late night talks after mom and dad have put them to bed, no sister or brother to help take care of their father and I as we age… I still get weepy looking at old pictures from those early days of our family of three. It still holds a very tender place in my heart…nothing comes close to that. My mom has always said, “there’s just nothing like your first…” I get it and I think that’s true. Yes your love multiplies and yes you have a very special and unique love for each. It’s true! And it’s so good. Take peace in that…and just think of all the special shenanigans and blessed times you get to watch unfold as Marlowe gets to be a big sister! Besides, I bet she’ll be great at giving her little brother all that great sisterly advice like who to date, what to wear on that first date and so on. There’s bittersweet, for sure, but there’s also soooo much good!

XOXO,
Angie

]]> By: Kerri https://reztt.com/my-pregnancy-growing-from-three-to-four/#comment-19254 Wed, 22 Jun 2016 01:39:17 +0000 https://happilyevaafte.wpenginepowered.com/?p=4098#comment-19254 What a wonderful post. What a blessing to be so in love with your daughter, there is no doubt you will be with your son as well. Boys are very very sweet.
I have 4 boys and a girl and all of it is a roller coaster ride. My children are 20,18,16,12 and 6,same father.I remember being so nervous to tell them all about the last baby, afraid they would not want to have another- he is the light in all our lives. Our oldest sons went to colleges close to home just so they could be close to him. Love is all encompassing. Enjoy the ride!!
Congratulations to you!
Kerri

]]> By: Alex https://reztt.com/my-pregnancy-growing-from-three-to-four/#comment-19239 Tue, 21 Jun 2016 18:15:59 +0000 https://happilyevaafte.wpenginepowered.com/?p=4098#comment-19239 True Story: Hours after I’d given birth to my second daughter, I turned to my husband and said “I don’t want another baby.” AND I HAD JUST GIVEN BIRTH. I just couldn’t imagine loving someone else as much as I loved my first. But then the nurses brought my baby in to my recovery room, and I got to hold her and snuggle with her and let me tell you… it was LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT!! I honestly never felt that way before (my first daughter was born prematurely and was in the NICU, so I didn’t have a “normal” bonding experience with her). Long story short… you will absolutely love that baby when you meet him!

I love your blog and this story really resonated with me! Enjoy being a party of three… being a party of four is just as fun!

]]> By: Dayna https://reztt.com/my-pregnancy-growing-from-three-to-four/#comment-19228 Tue, 21 Jun 2016 15:25:47 +0000 https://happilyevaafte.wpenginepowered.com/?p=4098#comment-19228 Tara. Tara, however did u get a pic on ur profile. Little things that plague me... :-)]]> In reply to Tara.

Tara, however did u get a pic on ur profile. Little things that plague me… 🙂

]]> By: Dayna https://reztt.com/my-pregnancy-growing-from-three-to-four/#comment-19227 Tue, 21 Jun 2016 15:23:06 +0000 https://happilyevaafte.wpenginepowered.com/?p=4098#comment-19227 I think so many mommas go through this very struggle. Wondering about the unknown, the second baby, will the love stretch, will the first born feel left out, how will this all play out?!?!?!?! I think logically we know as people do it everyday…have other children and somehow, somehow, they survive the craziness and embrace the new dynamic and love the new addition as if they were always apart of the family, but logic doesn’t always hold up when ur a momma! Dealing with all kinds of emotions, and guilt and worries, and HORMONES when ur newly pregnant and expecting said second child. I have been a loyal follower and lover of your blog (and you, and the family) since you came on the scene lol. I remember reading about you expecting again and thinking, hmmmm I love her and Marlowe (and Kyle)..what a sweet family. Cool for them, but we are one and done this way. Our girls are the same age and my worls begins and end with Miss Carrington Savannah. I feel sooo much familiarity when your speaking about Lowie and the happy times AND the struggles. I was crazy happy for you and your news, but sad at the same time that I felt you were messing up the dynamic we had secretly built (cra cra). You know, cool gals, turned wives and mothers of one. ….and then we have recently found out we are expecting baby number two (due in February), im now right on board with the angst, and worries and happiness and fear and joy, lol.
I adore your writing and look forward to all that’s in store for you (and me)

Thanks for always being so candid about your life, thoughts, happiness and fears.
Rock on Sistah!

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