As many of you know and for those who don’t, farmer Michael and I are expecting a new two legged addition to our little farm family in September. So if you’ve been in the store in the last couple months and I haven’t been the sweetest peach on the tree…sorry I have a good excuse. I was probably either nauseous or starving.
We are 4 months in and beyond excited, scared, nervous, and stoked to meet the treasure we were given. Don’t get us wrong though. We are completely aware we have absolutely no idea how our lives are going to be turned upside down in 6 very, very short months. We are working on moving farmer Michael’s office out of the house and turn it into a nursery, finding money for a car seat compatible vehicle, and trying and figure out how to keep up with our ten hour days.
But all those worries were washed away in a few short moments out in the dairy barn last night. Surrounded by two 18 year old farm hands, my father in law, farmer Michael and his best friend, we got to see our little munchkin on a 12 inch screen. Wait-What? No, you didn’t misread.
I’ve always been a road less traveled individual, but when you are a farm girl that road can be WAY off the beaten path! Yesterday we had a reproduction specialist from Oklahoma down to sonogram 40 of our does to find out if any are bred, so we know who to artificially inseminate in April, so they have babies in October, so we can have a little milk for the winter months. Of course I was #41, since my goofy husband just had to use the sonogram machine on his “bred” wife.
So picture this- I am STANDING in the middle of the milking parlor, with CORN OIL on my growing belly, as farmer Michael plays with a sonogram machine that was previously used on half our herd of goats, with an audience of 6 males staring at a really dirty 12 inch screen. But, wouldn’t you know the little booger waved (or just moved) at its daddy and all of a sudden our world got really small and we decided yeah, we CAN do this. We even got to see its little head and body and even the heart beating.
I am sure I have to be the only women who goes in for her 20 week sonogram and says “yeah, I’ve already been sonogramed by the vet and seen the baby in our barn.” As silly, unexpected and one heck of a bumpy road as this farming life all is, we are so excited to get to raise a family with kids who can get dirty, gather their own eggs and go to work with dad any day of the week.
Congratulations!!! How exciting! Good luck to you both…just remember that the time will fly by! And when your young’un gets here take lots of photos, they grow so very fast! And…expect the unexpected with kids! They will surprise you ALL the time! AND most important…be patient and flexable!!!
LOVE…LOVE…LOVE this story! What a great one to tell the baby when they are older. I can’t wait to find out if it is a lil Michael or a lil Sarah
Sarah,
That is so funny, and I LOVE it! Girl, you can so have a home birth!!!
What a fun story! I love it!!
Very exciting, I will be getting an ultrasound machine later this week, email me if you want a repeat production, I actually have ultrasound gel. At 16 weeks you should be able to determine sex as the testicles will have descended. I had someone at the farm this week looking for real meat so I told them to come see you. I hope they do.
Mea
Sarah, as I sit here at 5:30am not wanting to start my day, you’ve made my day. Thank you.
Sarah, congratulations! That is so great. Funny story. My wife had both of our daughters at home. If you want to go that route, I know a great midwife.
SO cute Sarah! You and Michael are going to be awesome parents and I can’t wait to see you all grow! : )
Sarah, that is such a great story! I am so excited for this new journey you all get to enjoy! You will be great parents. Bless you and I hope you are feeling well!!!
CONGRATS, Sarah! WAY cool!! That story is just hilarious..What a GREAT life this kiddo of your will have! No worries, cause the Lord has a way of working all of these things out..You’ll see!!
Great story, keep us posted. I am very happy for you.
Congratulations!!! Growing up I spent much time on my grandparents farm – so glad I did. I learned about what life is all about
Hi Sarah,
You probably don’t remember me but I am a friend of your mom. Right now I am in India and I got the good news through the email. Congratulations to both of you. I still remember you as a sixth grader when your mom introduced you to me at the first baptist church where you were a little helper.
This is a great blog and I love reading farm blogs. Some of my favorite ones are http://www.inmykitchengarden.blogspot.com and http://www.farmgirlfare.com
Vinita
GOOD FOR YOU!!! I think I’d rather be in the barn then in a DR office!!