Sunday, May 9, 2010

Payton Joy is going to be a big sister!

I figured it was fitting to make this great announcement on Mother’s Day. Michael and I are going to have Baby G #2! We are 12 weeks along and the baby is due 11/21/10, which is about one month before PJ turns two years old. They’ll be 23 months apart! I know it will be challenging to learn how to juggle the responsibility of two children but I sincerely believe God has given us the ability and the GRACE to handle it as it comes. We are very excited and looking forward to welcoming this new baby into our happy life.

We definitely welcome your prayers for us as this pregnancy matures. We’ve had two appointments and heard the heartbeat last week! We also want to pray for Payton’s transition from only baby into big sisterhood…and Momma’s transition as well! It’s hard to think she won’t be “our baby” anymore…but this is life and it’s a wonderful blessing that we’re happy to accommodate.

Any advice you mothers/fathers wish to share with us about transitioning into parents of a toddler AND a newborn would be appreciated! We humbly welcome it (you can post your comments on this blog). Thanks again for your prayers for our family. We love each of you!

The Ghaffari Family

6 comments:

Jordan said...

congratulations! What a great announcement for today! You are such an amazing Mom to PJ, I am sure this will be a challenge at times but so very very rewarding. PJ is going to be such a sweet big sister too. Hope your first trimester has gone well and that you are moving smoothly along into the second! (hey, with them being so close, if it's a girl, at least the clothes will match up season for season! haha)

lauriecooper said...

Christy - so happy for you, Michael and sweet PJ. Caroline and Clay are 23 months apart - close in age and very close as they grew up. You will be blessed.

Peggy Blann Phifer said...

Congratulations, Christy & Michael! This is so cool. And you're right. God WILL give you the aptitude to manage . . . and survive! (insert wicked grin) LOL

Yeah, I'm no help, huh? Heidi came along 23 months after Doug, and Kevin 30 months after Heidi. Had my hands full but too long ago to be of any practical help to you now.

I'm happy for you. I loved those years.

Love, ~aP

Unknown said...

Congrats, Christy!!!! What a blessing for you all! I really don't have any advise for you as far as close in age. But, I know you will do great! Again, I wish you the best!

Unknown said...

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lyanna said...

Congrats!!

All i can say is just keep doing what you have always done and you will be fine.

We didn't change anything for Eva Jeans arrival and it worked out great.

We made sure she had a routine that fit in with us.

Niamh helps me alot, i need her LOL she is my rock.

Watching them together makes me so proud and even though there is a 4 year gap it doesn't matter, Niamh loves being a big sis. She needed that and it has helped her alot! i can't wait to see them grow up together and hang out.

Im sure you will all be fine and Payton Joy will adjust just fine as long as you involve her and keep her busy :)

Good Luck! if you need any help or advice just ask :)