Breaking News

We told the kids yesterday about the pregnancy. Libby (11 year old) was very excited! She screamed, jumped up and down and hugged me over and over. She is very inquisitive and will be asking a lot of questions over the next 8 months. She is already discussing baby names, decorating for the baby room and wants to go shopping! She wants to spend a day baby shopping she said. Of course I am sure she will want to squeeze in a little bit of shopping for her too :)

She also began to do some sibling math. When the baby is X years old, how old will I be? How old does the baby need to be to go to Disney World? And other important questions. She was very excited to get a baby brother or sister for Christmas as well and is looking forward to having me have the same time off that she will for the Christmas holiday!

We told Rick (19 year old) that we were pregnant. Rick of course is a little more calm about things. He kind of grinned and said "really" and then proceeded to walk down the stairs (he was getting ready to change to go to work). Then when he walked back up stairs, he said, "so when did you find this out?". And that was pretty much it. I am sure it is kind of a shock given that he is almost 20.

Of course the thought of twins has crossed all of our minds as well. Jim and I personally think twins would be great! It would give the baby a playmate. Something that Libby has always longed for. Her dream of being a big sister though have been answered!

We have eagerly told our closest friends and family about the great news! And we are asking for a lot of protective prayer regarding this pregnancy as we were very hesitant to get pregnant for a very long time since Libby was born so early and it was a big scare for us. But she thrived and we feel very confident in our doctor's ability. Our first appointment is set for April 30 with the Nurse Practioner. More to come as the days progress. Today I am 27 days pregnant according to the online calendars!

Pregnant Again

Yes I am pregnant again at 38. That may not be so amazing, but my other 2 children are 19 (almost 20) and 11. I just took the test today and it came back positive --- twice! So yes folks this is the real deal. Some of you may be thinking - whoops! But I am here to tell you that it was planned and we are happy - really happy!

This is one of those miracles of life just like every child is, but we have been trying since Sep 2007 and I nearly gave up. Literally. I went back on birth control in February but found myself with my hormones completely out of whack! I was crying for no reason, so after only 9 days I went back off. And that coupled with some intense prayer must have been just what my body needed. Because it is now March 28 2008 and I am pregnant!

It is surreal. So I am a mother of an adult child which is strange enough at times. But that pregnancy was at a very young age of 18 and was unplanned. After marrying my Son's father and divorcing 3 years later, I remarried my soul mate and after 5 years of marriage, we had our daughter.

March must be our lucky month for conception!! Our unconfirmed due date is December 8. Which is also my husband's mom's birthday. However it is subject to change given that I will have a C-Section.

Well that's it for now.