Waiting

Above: The girls chillin’ out and watching Elmo.

This picture pretty much sums up our weekend. Although our lives are still full of Spanish classes, homework, English classes, time with interns, friends, and life, there is really only one thing on our mind. The baby arrival feels very close, and yet life still goes on. We spent the weekend alternating between long walks around San Jose and long naps or chill time like above. The walks to bring on the baby, the naps because we were all exhausted by the walks!

A quick Lucy update as well, she continues to get excited about Baby Tica’s arrival. She knows where her room is, she kisses Lindsey’s belly, she has certain toys waiting for her new sister, and she is even enjoys mimicking baby cries, and then telling the baby it will be ok!

Start the Countdown

*Nobody worry, we are not in labor!!

Above: Lins posing on our front porch.

On Thursday we went to our doctor to check on the baby and see where we stand for the upcoming month. Everything looks great and he thinks Lindsey and Baby Tica (not her real name, just a nickname until she is born) are moving along quite well. In his opinion, we should welcome our little girl sometime in the next two weeks. Of course, this is just an opinion, but it seems to confirm how we all feel (well maybe just Lindsey, but I am ready for the baby too!)

Little Baby Tica has “dropped” and Lindsey’s body seems to be getting ready. She’s feeling large, and all the walking we do everyday can only help the baby come soon. We’ll try to keep you all updated on the website, and upcoming appointments. Thanks for your prayers.

Hospital Clinica Biblica

 

A few days ago we went to downtown San Jose to tour the hospital where Lindsey will deliver our little girl. Hospital Clinica Biblica is a very nice, updated, American-style hospital with great facilities and an excellent staff. Like many hospitals, the maternity ward was the nicest spot in the building. Once inside, we didn’t know if we were in San Jose, Costa Rica or Charlotte, North Carolina. Sean is especially excited because there is a real bed in the room for the dad and wi-fi throughout the ward to accommodate our e-mail, blog, website, and Skype calls.

We have just over two months to go, and I think it finally hit us at the hospital that we are going to have another baby, not just another Lucy! Although we got through it two years ago, we almost feel just as unprepared the second time around, having forgotten much of what is involved in caring for an infant. And yet despite any trepidations we may have, we cannot wait to meet our little girl and bring her home to our new family.

Update on the Girls

Ed Note: Apologies for the long gap in between posts, won’t happen again.

Above: Lucy, Tica, and Lindsey on the beach enjoying some Poffs.

All our girls are doing good, but I thought we needed an update because they have a lot going on.

Tica: Our little girl (nicknamed Tica for now) is growing bigger and bigger every day. She is way into her third trimester and marching quickly to her due date, November 1. She is kicking and moving around, only taking a break when Daddy puts his hand up to try and feel her!

Lucy: Our big sister, is learning what it means to be a big sister. She now knows where her sister lives (though she sometimes gets confused and thinks Tica lives in her belly!) and likes to pat her. She like to take care of her babies and is getting more independent. She is learning her colors now in both languages, and can count to 10 in both as well.

Lindsey: The champ who cares for the sisters, is doing well. Though it is her second pregnancy, the third trimester is definitely harder in another country. Demands from family, home, language, and school take their toll, but she continues to be at peace as God has been watchful over all of us.

The Ladies

Above: A couple beautiful girls chillin’ on the porch, and if you look close, you can see three beautiful girls.

That’s right, after a month of delay because our modest baby had her legs crossed, we’ve just found out this afternoon that we’re having another girl.

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From a fathers standpoint, I could not be more thrilled. I have loved Lucy more than I ever imagined as she has stolen my heart. I have loved her pretty hair, her pink dresses, her playing with baby dolls, her cuddling, and her love for her daddy. Having another beautiful girl who I can protect, care for, and love with all my heart truly is a dream come true.

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I have always said I wanted lots of boys, but I cannot imagine life now without my three amazing women.

Trimesters

Above: Lins ready for school.

This picture encapsulates the transitions we’re going through in life right now (look closely and you just may see a pooch). Just last week, Lindsey and Baby Tico (our baby) transitioned from the first trimester to the second. Our first trimester coincided with our first few months here, and it was not easy. New foods and smells did not mix well with Lindsey’s pregnant stomach, but we’re hoping things get better in the second trimester.

Also in the picture is Lindsey’s book bag, the one she will be taking to our first day of school tomorrow. We’ve finished up our intensive courses and tutoring, and now we are starting a four month trimester. We will be in class 4 hours a day, 5 days a week, all in Spanish. We’ll be studying language, pronunciation, and grammar.

We’re excited to see what the Lord has in store for us this next trimester.