With all three pregnancies I knew I was pregnant before I tested. I just felt a little off. With this one I picked up a test while grocery shopping. When we got home I ran in the house, took the test, unloaded the kids then ran in to read my results, heart pounding. When I saw the two lines I couldn't stop laughing. Even though we were trying I still couldn't believe it had happened so fast. I immediately called Daniel at work. He too was shocked and happy all at once. After the laughter a wave of panic set in, "THREE KIDS?! The 2 youngest 18 months apart? How will I do this?" I sent a text to one of my best friends who has 4 kids. She helped settle my nerves. I can do this. I am not the only who has had 3 kids so close in age. Joshua and Kayla are 22 months apart and I really like that age gap. We haven't encountered any major issues with it so what is a gap that is 4 months closer? I know, it largely depends on the personalities of each child but we got this!
We had Joshua share the news with our family. He so sweetly told them, "Kayla is going to be a big sister!"
This pregnancy has been very similar to my last two. Nauseous and no energy. I haven't had any major food aversions with this one though which is goo because I am hungry, a lot! I don't remember being this hungry with the last two pregnancy but I am still nursing Kayla so I am sure that is why I am doubly hungry. As I enter into my 2nd trimester I am starting to feel better, thank you Jesus! Trying to keep up with a toddler and almost 1 year old is exhausting enough!
We talk to Kayla about her new role coming up but of course she has no idea... yet anyway. Joshua on the other hand is happy knowing another baby will be joining the family. He randomly tells me things like, "When the new baby comes Kayla can sleep in her crib and the new baby can sleep in the pack and play." Or while driving he said, "When the new baby comes Mommy can sit there, Daddy there (pointing to where we all sit in the car), Kayla in her seat, and I will sit here and hold the baby." I love that he is thinking through all the logistics.
Please join us in praying for the health of this little one, a healthy pregnancy, and smooth transition for Joshua and Kayla (Daniel and me as well) as we head into this new season.
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