The Smith Family: New Member to the Smith Family

On September 3rd (also known as Labor Day) we will be welcoming the newest member to the Smith Family! We are so excited to meet our new daughter Macy Anne Smith! I am currently 22 weeks pregnant.
Two weeks ago we (Josh, My Mother and I) went for my second ultrasound and found out we were having a girl! It was so amazing to see my baby on the screen in front of my eyes! She is perfect.
My pregnancy is going so great. The first 2 months were the most challenging thus far, with just morning sickness. I have had no complications at all. I feel great most of the time. When I am not feeling the best I have minor back pain or I am just tired and cranky. With a little rest I am feeling 100%! Macy already has so much personality. She loves music, from what I can tell, and food of course.
The thing Macy and I are enjoying most is the food! For those of you who know me, know I have a passion for food. From cooking to baking to the consumption of it all, I love all things food. During my pregnancy, with the exception of the first 2 months, my love of food has grown even more! I am enjoying food like never before. The craving do get bad at times, nothing crazy, just my sweet tooth. For the most part I eat very healthy. With the ocassional indulgence. I am eating around 1800 calories a day. I try to eat a lot of vegatables and leafy greens. Fruit is one of my favorates! I take my prenatal vitamins every evening and do pregnant pilates on regular basis. Being pregant has shown me a whole new healthy lifestyle.
So far I have gained 12 lbs. My blood pressure is great and all of my blood work came back with no problems. I feel so healthy and happy!
Jacob and Emma and so excited for thier new sister! Jacob was a little disappointed he was not getting a new baby brother. He and Dad are out numbered now! Jacob loves being the older brother and is ready to help! He told me he would help with everything, but change dirty diapers. Emma is more than extatic about her baby sister. She shops for baby clothes with me saying: "this one will be so cute on her". She has a baby doll permenently attatched to her at all times practicing for her sister. Dad loves the fact that we are having a girl. There is just something about the girls that melts his heart. I would have been happy with either a boy or girl. I already have two wonderful children that God has blessed me with, and I am so excited to have another.
Josh and I both agreed on the name Macy. It was simple like all of our names! Now we didn't agree on the middle name at first. I wanted her middle name to be Grace. Josh wanted Anne after my middle name. After some comprimize, on my part, Macy Anne Smith it was.