Andrea Dekker

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An Unexpected “Project”

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As I mentioned on Tuesday, Dave and I have been working on a whole bunch of projects this summer — from relandscaping the majority of our yard, transforming our garage, working diligently on my digital photo albums, canning bunches of fruits, veggies, and jams… and so many other smaller projects.

One project we weren’t necessarily planning to tackle for another year or so is renovating our upstairs bedrooms. However, due to a recent and unexpected change of events, we’ll be needing the extra space in approximately 25 weeks 🙂

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baby #2

Yup, that’s right… baby Dekker #2 is on it’s way!

He or she is scheduled to arrive the first week of March (yes, we’re hoping to find out the gender in October and we’ll be sharing it on the blog.)

If this baby actually arrives relatively close to the due date (unlike our stubborn-from-before-she-was-born Miss Nora!) it should arrive right after Dave’s basketball season is over at the end of February, and right before Dave get’s a glorious 10-day spring break at the end of March — perfect timing right?

And in case you’re wondering, this pregnancy had nothing to do with my August blogging break. I made plans to take August off several months ago (for a variety of reasons listed in this post) and it just so happened that my blogging break coincided wonderfully with my less-energy-than-normal first trimester.

July was actually the worst month for me physically, but my body definitely appreciated the more relaxed pace of August.

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Although Nora frequently tickles my belly and says “tica tica baby”, I don’t think she really understands yet.

However, she has been in love with “her baby” for months now… so after the initial shock of a new person vying for Mom’s attention passes (does that ever pass?) I know she’ll be an amazing big sister to our new baby!

Nora and her baby

No, I didn’t prompt the picture above — this is really what she does with her baby every day. She also changes the baby’s diaper (completely with baby powder) and puts the baby down for regular naps 🙂

Thanks for sharing in our excitement — there will be plenty more baby updates to come over the next few months.

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  1. Reader says

    Haha – 🙂

    You posted about getting rid of baby clothes 51 days ago and declared you were NOT pregnant. Sometimes that is what happens in life, huh??! 🙂 I am curious how soon after that post was published you found out you actually WERE!

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    • Reader says

      Oops – the Congratulations part never posted – I am so happy that you were blessed with a SECOND unexpected blessing!

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  3. Olga says

    Congratulations! What a wonderful “project”.
    You guys must be so excited. God bless you in the coming months.

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  4. Joy Crile says

    Yeah for you and Dave; very exciting news and I’m sure Nora will be a great big sister!

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  6. Krista says

    Congratulations!! This is wonderful news. My prayers are with your family as you prepare to transition to a family of 4!

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  8. Ann says

    What lovely news, congratulations to you and your family. I’m sure Nora will love being a big sister 🙂

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  11. Jenny C. says

    Andrea, when I saw the pic of you reclining in the red chair with Nora playing in her little pool (your post about coming back from your blogging break) I had a momentary passing thought that said “hmmm, could she be pregnant?” So, I am super excited for you, Dave, & Nora!!! Hope you are feeling good 🙂 My birthday is in March so yay for Baby Dekker!

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  12. Kathy says

    Congratulations how wonderful for your family. You have already done the first big adjustment from a couple to a family and you are now in routines, you’ve been a mum, you know what to expect and yes more work with two however I found baby no 2 for me was so much easier because with experience of your first born you know what to expect even if each baby is a little different. It is great having them close together because it’s so much easier as they will enjoy similar activities particularly when they are older. Glad you had August off, your family is way more important than a blog even though it provides income and you love it. Nice to know you didn’t have a pressure about posting anything. Look forward to hear how you have been going with your digital albums…Regards Kathy A, Brisbane, Australia

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  16. Kelly says

    Congratulations Andrea!

    But what kind of BC are you using?! Wasn’t Nora “Unexpected” too? That way I can avoid it! LOL

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  17. Alison says

    Congratulations, Andrea! We are expecting our third the first week in August too (and my babies are also late)! It will be exciting to follow along on your blog… I have a pregnancy “radar” right now, and wondered when I saw the picture of you lounging with Nora during your break :). I hope you continue to feel good and have lots of energy to continue your activities. This has been my hardest pregnancy, so far, I was out of commission most of July and August. I am just starting to feel like myself most of the time again 🙂

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  19. Leigh says

    Andrea, Congratulations to your entire family! I am an avid reader of your blog and thank you for such a wonderfully, helpful site!

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  22. Cammy@TippyToeDiet says

    Congratulations!

    And how ironic is it (in a sweet, sweet way) that Nora puts HER baby down for a nap. 🙂

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  23. Hannah says

    Ahhh!! Congratulations!!
    I am so excited for you! I just love your blog and I know I’m going to really enjoy your updates 🙂

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  25. Kim says

    I am so glad Dave was home this summer to help you through the very tiring first months. Oh so happy for this precious blessing God is sending to join your family. I will be praying for Nora and new baby to both be/become super sleepers. Fantastic news!

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  33. Michele says

    Congratulations to you and your family. What a wonderful surprise!
    And no, you won’t be getting your body back any time soon. Learn to find the new you a delight.
    🙂

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  36. JoDi says

    Congrats! Have to say that as soon as I saw the second picture in your Back From My Blogging Break post, I had a feeling a new little one was on the way!

    Very excited for you and hoping the new little one sleeps well. 🙂

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  37. Sandy says

    I’ll pray for a good sleeper for you this time! Congratulations. Hope your schedule works 🙂

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  40. Sandy K says

    Isn’t that the way it always happens? Congratulations! We’ll have double the pictures to enjoy.

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