In other news, I hit the third trimester officially so it's only downhill from here people! Seriously, the fatigue from first trimester has come back and is now accompanied by a sore back. I have just come to realize that I need to move a bit slower and can't do everything I used to be able to do at full tilt. With 12 weeks to go we are nearing the finish line of this pregnancy but also the start of adding to our family. With my baby shower right around the corner it is becoming more real and undeniable that our little guy will be here soon. We have decided on a name and though we are sharing the first name (not ready to share here on my blog yet though!), we had already discussed and intend on keeping all of our kids middle names a secret until birth (or adoption) to reveal to friends and family. Why? Well we think it's fun to add a little mystery and surprise to the mix because we are fun people like that!
Also in other news, I've also been asked about baby E and N's current custody situation often.....likely just as routinely as I'm asked in public constantly how I possibly could have two young kids, one being only a few months old, and be this far along in another pregnancy.... Let me firstly tell you we have seen firsthand in this case alone how foster parenting is not for the faint at heart. Due to this being a public location and not wanting to divulge too much information all we can say is that there is a court hearing planned for the end of January to our knowledge. While the original intent and the current filing is for permanent custody of both children, before Christmas it was mentioned that a plea for permanent custody may be retracted due to numerous reasons and that they would use that court date to extend temporary custody of the children in foster care. By doing this it would give their birthmother more time to complete her plan and to see if she can show continual stability. The tables turned once again right before Christmas, specifically in the past two weeks, that have proven that perhaps the original filing of permanent custody will be followed through with. In the end it is the judge who holds all the power in making the decision whether to terminate parental rights or not, however the county has to make a decision on what direction and what specifically they wish to approach the judge with and file. We continue to ask for ongoing prayers that the children's best interest be upheld which has always been our prayer from the start. It seems that all involved in the case know what the children's best interest is however we have to pray that the key individuals involved with the case will make the proper decisions and stop letting it all drag out.
In yet more news, we have scheduled our first family vacation! We are going for just a night to an indoor water resort not too far away. We have officially reserved our room so we are all in! I'm looking forward to getting away for even just the night. N is a fish when he's in water so I have no doubt he will be in heaven. There is not a bath tub full of water, a shower, or puddle that he has not liked! We also are registering at a local rec center shortly. We decided to join the city rec Brian's work is located in using his corporate registration abilities as their rec has way more to offer than our local city one. They have an awesome children's pool and sprinkler play area that N will just adore and it is only minutes away. Other than that we continue to chug along at daily life!
Almost turning over!
A spaghetti monster!
Giving loving hugs to sissy <3
