The question that everyone has had since we found out that we are having a boy is what are you going to name him. We've had names picked out long before we got pregnant. Remember, we've been planning this moment for over five years. The name we are going with is John Patrick. He's not going to be called JP or John or Pat, he will be called John Patrick. His name means so much to us. For one, John is a generational name for Johnathan's family. He will be one of many including his daddy (Johnathan), his grandfather, John and his great grandfather John Cobble. John is Hebrew and means God is Gracious. How perfect is that? God has been so gracious to us during this whole ordeal. We've been healthy through this pregnancy. God has graciously given us this baby boy. God has graciously given us salvation. This name is perfect. Patrick comes from my great-grandfather, Pat Gilliam. This man was the first male role model of my life and some of my greatest childhood memories revolve around him. I am honored to name my son after him and share this legacy. Patrick is an Irish name that means Noble. This name means so much to the both of us. To name our son after great men in our families including his daddy, grandfather, great-grandfather and great-great grandfather. It has value and meaning and our hope is that this legacy of great men lives on through this beautiful baby boy.
Hey! We are halfway through our second trimester! John Patrick is 21 weeks this week. He is the size of a Pomegranate. I looked and the pomegranate is out of season at WalMart so I couldn't do my weekly lovingly holding of the veggie or fruit. He is about 10.5 inches long and weighs about 12.7 ounces. His digestive system is prepping for life outside the womb. He is making meconium. Meconium is a tarry black substance that will be the very first present he will love Mommy and Daddy in his tiny diaper. He's also big enough that I am feeling a little movement every now and then. My favorite moment so far was Sunday at church when I was singing in the congregation, I could feel him move. Mostly, I feel him at night while I'm lying down, but on Sunday, he showed me that he loves to hear his mommy sing. Another thing that makes me smile is that when Crimson lays on my belly, John Patrick hates it. He kicks. It's like he's telling Crimson "This is MY mommy and MY space. Back off." Then, as I move Crimson to get Johnathan to feel him, he stops. I've concluded he's going to be a mommy's boy for this very reason. Johnathan disagrees of course, but we all know the truth.
Sunday was the big day. We had planned this day since we found out we were expecting. Let me just say that we are overwhelmed by the all of the people who came to share in the moment and for all of you who waited patiently for the news to break on Facebook. We are also thankful for Paula, Tonya, John and Nana for providing all of the food. It was amazingly good food and everyone seemed to enjoy it. I had a feeling this baby was a boy from the moment we saw two lines on that little Early Response Test. Rylee, my five year old niece, was sure this baby was a little girl. So, she's a little disappointed that she won't have a little girl to dress up and play with, but once John Patrick gets here, she will just love him. I know it. Below are a few pictures from the party.
It's a little surreal to be able to for sure say "he" "him" "his" and even his name. I'm loving it. I love saying his name. I honestly never knew how much I could love a name so much but I love this little boy and he's not even here yet. Just 18 weeks and 6 days to go!
I'm a little nervous about being a mommy to a little boy. I've only been around baby girls so we're in a whole new ballgame. I'm just looking at this as a new adventure that was given to us by God. We will do the tractor thing and of course, we are going to sign him up for football as soon as he is old enough. I've got a plan for him to play at OU and then for the Dallas Cowboys. I want him to be a wide receiver and Mommy's going to be his biggest fan! I honestly can't wait to see what God has planned for this little guy, even though I'm convinced, he's not going to be a little guy....
This week's belly pictures are my favorite so far because we used the onesie from the reveal party. I'm growing but I still feel huge.
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So prayers for this week is for a continued healthy pregnancy and for this baby boy to continue grow and be healthy. We are one blessed little family: All three of us Johnathan, Lucy & John Patrick.
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