Monday, March 31, 2008

Third time's a charm...

There is a good reason why...

  • I've been too sick/moody/ornery/tired to blog much lately
  • I've been too sick/moody/ornery/tired to do much of anything
  • Tums are a part of my daily diet
  • My running schedule has been placed on a temporary (about 9 months) hold
  • Even though I am still trying to be active, certain parts of my body are starting to strongly resemble Jiggly Puff
  • Oh, who are we kidding. I'm not trying to be active!
  • I can no longer stand eating red meat and the thought of going to my previously favorite lunchtime spot, Costa Vida, makes me queasy
  • I almost ate an entire bowl of onion cream cheese chip dip... without the chips
  • Mmmm... onion cream cheese chip dip...
  • I'm starting to pull out boxes of old clothes with brand labels like "Duo" and "Pea in the Pod"
  • If I am wearing my normal pants, chances are there's a rubber band where the button ought to be
  • We've been discussing bigger cars and bedroom changes
  • Gordon's been telling people, "I'm going to be a BIG BROTHER!"


  • If you haven't guessed already, we are EXPECTING!

    That's right, people, there is going to be a third Hansen child in the world, most likely sometime in October. As mentioned, I've been feeling awful, but am otherwise healthy and doing well. I went to the doctor today and the McFetus seems to be acclimating well to its squishy world and looks right on target. Despite my complaining, which I was trying really hard not to do too much, we're really excited!

    We told the boys and Thomas was absolutely darling about it-- he was so excited and cheered and gave me a big hug. Gordon, while we don't think he really gets it, is very careful when he climbs on me, usually telling me that he'll be "gentelly". Thanks, buddy.

    Here's my first picture with the little invader...


    We'll find out the gender the first week of June, so I'll definitely hold a blog contest for that. Otherwise, I'll try to keep my pregnancy-related posts (see whining) to a minimum. Cheers to gestation. Ha ha!

    18 comments:

    Elena said...

    That is quite possibly the CUTEST picture of you ever! I can just see how excited you are. It gave me tingles. Congrats to you again. I am so excited for you and can't wait until June to find out more!!!! Yeah for the third cutie-pie Hansen!

    Caitlan said...

    Mcfetus... hahahah. I agree with Elena- that is a cute picture of you!

    Ashley said...

    HURRAY!! HURRAH!!! CONGRATS!!! And don't keep the prego blogs to a mininum, come on, you have a whole person growing inside your body, THAT IS BLOG WORTHY!!!

    Ann-Michelle said...

    i really like 'invader'- that is funny! we are excited for you!

    becky ward said...

    cute, cute, cute! i am so excited for you. i just wish you were feeling better. but you certainly have a glow about you. beautiful!

    Christy said...

    YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Marilyn said...

    Hooray! I'm glad you finally spilled the beans. Aren't you impressed that I was able to keep my big mouth closed? 10 is a GREAT number!

    Marilyn said...

    Can I have a copy of McFetus's first photo?

    jenn said...

    elise! yay!!! this is really exciting! (: congrats!

    Sherrie said...

    I've been waiting for this post! I am so excited for the third Hansen bambino. I can't wait to find out what gender you'll be blessed with. Oh it is so exciting to celebrate a baby and not be the one carrying.

    Emily said...

    CONGRATS ELISE!

    Holly said...

    Congratulations!!!

    Becca said...

    Yay! You are officially a host body!

    I am so excited for you. Elise! Sweet little seven pound ten ounce Maggie Hansen born on August 29th is sure to be the cutest baby girl ever! :)

    Seriously, congratulations--I hope I'll be hearing all about your pregnancy and I couldn't think of a better momma for any Mcfetus to have!

    Todd said...

    Im just going to add my "yay" to the chorus, congratulations.

    Emily said...

    I'm so excited for your little October gooker! We've been uploading our old videos to our IMac (I like saying IMac) and watching the videos of Abby at the hospital as a little wrinklebum. It's been so fun, and we're excited to have another one sometime. Little babies are sooo tasty and sweet.

    BTW I keep thinking I must be pregnant too because my tummy looks like a jiggly puff, but I'm not.

    Rivka said...

    I guess this means it's time for me to come out in the open about blog-stalking you for the last....well, anyway. Congratulations on baby number 3, you brave woman!

    Esther Ogden said...

    Congratulations Elise! How exciting! I'm looking forward to seeing yet another darling face on here!

    shannon said...

    congrats...i am totally jealous and happy for you all at the same time! i hope you get feeling better, and what's up with the cream cheese dip...do you have a recipe? cause you know i can eat anything and don't even have to be knocked up!