Baby #4 is due the 29th of August. I don't know if David and I have been this excited and nervous about a pregnancy since we were pregnant with Ashton. We've been hoping for a #4 since April. After trying a few extra months than normal and a miscarriage at 12 weeks (baby had stopped growing at 7.5) in October we gained a whole new perspective and appreciation for bringing babies to the world and our family. Because pregnancy had gone so well for us with the first 3 I think we really felt jolted back into reality. It turned out to be something we both really needed. I know it's taboo to talk about miscarriages but I'm not afraid to go there. Mostly because amazing friends who had openly talked about theirs were some of my first phone calls when I started to bleed. I wanted to know exactly what to expect and what my options were and boy was I well taken care of by the women in my life.
So David and I got a much needed reminder that we're not in charge. We can't plan out all of our kids just how we want. It's sad to admit but until I miscarried I think we both believed we could. I know our hiccup of an 8 month limbo is nothing compared to what others have to go through trying to have baby. But I can say that I am so grateful to be reminded of the huge blessing it is to be pregnant it's definitely something we'll never take for granted again. I've always found it so much fun to hear the baby's heartbeat inside of me but now the sheer joy and anticipation that I feel when that doppler is on my stomach is indescribable.
So needless to say we are thrilled. And would you believe me if I told you it's pretty likely I'll be having my baby at the army hospital this go around... gasp. I almost don't believe it. But loans need to be paid down and free is free. It was an added bonus that I am not particularly fond of any of the midwives available in the area. So the mormon doc on base is a good second choice. I figure worse comes to worse I hate it and the rest of our babies are all born at home. I'll keep you posted.
16 comments:
Congratulations!! I'm so happy for you. And I promise not to think ill of you for having your baby at the hospital. Especially when I'm connected to my epidural :)
You are so awesome congrats! so sorry bout the miscarriage. i had 2 before i got pregnant with my twins. they were harder then i imagined they would be. i am glad you had good people around you to help support you during that time. so excited for baby number four you seriously are wonder woman!
oh sami you are just wonderful! A big congrats to your family!
That is wonderful news. It's always amazing how Heavenly Father helps us grow, even in ways we wouldn't expect.
Congratulations!!! We're so happy for you:) I saw your comment yesterday on Cindy's blog and you are more than welcome to come stay whenever you'd like:)
You know I was born on the 29th of August. It's a good time to be born save for it's the anniversary of Hurricane Katrina and Michael Jackson's birthday. Congratulations.
Congratulations! You are seriously my hero (not in an "I want to have as many children as you" way, but in a you are such an awesome mother way and your outlook on life is amazing).
Congrats. Yes...you are right. Pregnancy is so amazing! Good for you guys...best wishes! -Kim
congratulations!! i'm so happy for you guys!
this #3 of ours took us 14 months of trying after no trying with #1 and practically none with #2. we are really grateful for the perspective as well. i'm not a newborn person, but i'm craving a newborn so badly i'm thrilled at the prospects of our little one. i'm way more sensitive with the pregnancy topic because so many people have trouble conceiving. you guys are wonderful and #4 will be just as lucky as #s 1, 2 and 3 to be part of your family!
I'm so sorry to hear about your miscarriage! And it's true that so many people have them, but it doesn't make it any easier really when it's your own. I'm glad you had people to talk to about it, and that you are expecting again! Congratulations!
I can't believe you are going to have four! You guys are amazing.
Ive been wondering when an announcement was going to be made! Im so excited for you guys. xoxo
Wow, #4, and not at home. You are doing the opposite of me. I went to the hospital with the first 3 and a midwife with the last 2. Sorry to hear about the pregnancy hiccups. I am glad you aren't taboo about talking about it. I think that is why I think you're so cool!! :)
Congratulations! You're my hero!
CONGRATS!!! You guys have such cute kiddos I'm so excited another little one is joining your sweet fam!! keep up posted on the hospital birth- I have to say I am hoping to do most of my labor at home this go around and then hit hospital- same reason:) anyhow super excited for yall- gonna find out gender?
whaaaat!?! i'm shocked. actually i'm not shocked at all - you guys are baby pros.
congrats -- i'm totally excited for you and your little ones!
and for the record, does that make 4, with your oldest being 4? you are amazing.
Glad I kept reading/stalking hahahaha... AHHHHHHHHH!!!! Baby #4 that is so amazing! CONGRATULATIONS!!! So very happy for you guys! Babies are the best, they make everything in this world peaceful and beautiful! What do you think you will be having? Your little ones are so freaking cute!
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