Announcement Time

So, we made this announcement to our families back around Valentine's Day, and ever since, we've been telling people in person as we seen them. But I have not yet posted it publicly. I decided after the pictures in the last post that it was becoming obvious, so I better make it official:

In September, Lorien is going to be a...

Big sister!

Due date is September 22nd, so we have lots of good days to aim for: my brother Doug's birthday is 9/23; my Aunt Mary's birthday is 9/30, and Mom Keffer is 10/2. (As thrilled as she would be to have a grandchild born on her birthday, I really am not all that keen on beating my record of six days overdue with Lorien.)

No ultrasound pics yet, but we will post them when we get them. Seems that protocols have changed since Lorien was born, and by refusing the early Down Syndrome test (nuchal fold scan), I was also refusing an early ultrasound. So, we won't have one until 20 weeks. I don't regret refusing that test...just can't wait to get a look at this baby!