It’s been a busy summer! We’ve camped, we’ve hiked, gone to a wedding or two, enjoyed some fun with friends and family, Kelly’s run around in a few little races and somewhere in there the Lord decided to bless us big time. That’s right folks, Baby McPherson is on the way! Our due date is March 18th and we are really excited! So far, things look great. The baby’s heartbeat has been holding steady at 160bpm and during the ultrasound we were able to see its fingers, toes and all sorts of crazy baby things! It’s amazing to see and read about all the things that are going on without much effort on our part. If you know Jonathan and Kelly, you know that we are reading up on the child’s development, learning everything we can, listening to our physician and doula, and making lists of questions that we come up with that are not covered in the documenation we read! It’s a really fun time.
So far, Kelly is feeling well aside from general tiredness, which seems to be getting better. Clothes still fit pretty well, though there is a “just ate Thanksgiving dinner” look going on lately. The maternity clothes will come soon, but she’s not trying to rush that part. Running is still an option, but not so much running. Length and frequency of runs have decreased significantly and that’s okay.
Since we can’t tell what Baby McPherson will look like, here are a couple of photos of us as babies to keep you entertained and guessing. Here’s hoping he or she gets Jonathan’s dimples!
- Kelly circa 1979
Jonathan circa 1980
We first learned about Baby McPherson in July (about 5 weeks). We were a little surprised and a bit incredulous. Baby McPherson was about the size of a poppy seed and Kelly didn’t look or feel pregnant at all!
Loved the post, the baby photos, and the lentils and garbanzo beans. Keep them coming!! We’re praying for you and rejoicing with you!
Woohoo that is so exciting.
Welcome to the first steps of parent hood. God is so good and is faithful to guide us along the way, no reading or anything can get you ready. Just continue to be faithful, and raise up the knew McPherson in the site of the Lord.
The best news ever!!! Congratulations to the proud parents. You two are going to be amazing and I cant wait to read all of the updates!
Congratulations! What a wonderful blessing.
can’t wait to meet him/her!
excited to give him/her snuggles and babysit for mommy and daddy.
love you both … jay and I will work on baby M having a friend about his/her same age
xoox
Congrats to the 3 of you! Josh and I are so excited for the journey ahead of you.
P.S. Have you ever heard of Puget Sound Birth Center? That’s where I had Sophia and out of the 4 births that I have had that one was a DREAM come true…seriously, a place and an experience that blessed our family and bonded us together like no other birth has. If you want to check it out go to http://www.birthcenter.com.
Hugs to the proud parents!
I’m very happy and excited for you both! Don’t prepare to much as it all goes out the window when they arrive. But its the best thing in the entire world and you’ll never remember your life before baby.
Read “the husband coached childbirth” by dr. bradley. It’s a classic, but a goodie. It’ll be helpful for you as a daddy to help your lovely wife out.
Oh my gosh – how exciting! Congratulations!
Congratulations! That is so exciting. Kelly will look super cute pregnant I am sure and you’ll have tons of fun as parents.
Hope you have a easy pregnancy!
Tehee- I love the pictures of Kelly with the this-is-how-big-our-baby-is items! People in the Tri-Cities found out via Facebook and lots of people told me to send congratulations your way!
Yeah! The “cat’s out of the bag”
(so to speak)! The Parsons family is so happy for you both (you three)! Your laundry will become a whole lot cuter and then will even turn into a mere pleasure.
One thing I began to do back then, was to say a quick prayer for the one whose piece of clothing I was folding. Doing the laundry became an actual pleasure for me. And, too, I’m glad the Lord has a sense of humor, cuz these “laundry prayers” (as I call them) would run the spectrum from serious to tearful to humorous and even laughable. The “joy” in the process still remains for me. Those prayers for the future, began before our daughter’s birth and still continue 28 years later.
It was my way to privately connect to my Lord even through the daily routine of “folding the “cutest laundry in the world.”
Enjoy, enjoy. . . and enjoy every moment, Kelly and Jonathan.
Prayerfully and Lovingly, Sue