Thursday, January 22, 2009

I've Got a Secret....



Can you guess what it is???


















Yes, folks...it is true! I am expecting our fifth child...a complete surprise (happy) to us...especially after so many years of trying to get pregnant and having it be so difficult. In November, I began craving General Tsos Chicken and knew I had to test! Yup...needless to say, we were in shock for a couple of weeks.

If you have wondered where I have been lately, this is why I have disappeared off the face of the earth. Sicker than a dog, I have been keeping myself alive with cereal and toast! It seems like this pregnancy has been rough, I think it is my body telling me that it is getting tired! Due to my long history of high risk and miscarriage, we have been keeping this new little one a secret for as long as possible.

My waistline has decided that it is now time to spill the beans! I need some elastic, instead of buttons, so that I can breathe again! I am now 13 weeks, 4 days and the baby looks very healthy...we are crossing our fingers and praying hard that all stays well until the middle of July - when I will have the c-section.

So - now you know! And, as G.I. Joe would say, "Knowing is half the battle!"

8 comments:

DeVoogd...Party of Five said...

Congratulations!!!
I could not be happier for you!! I too reminisced when you posted your blog about the baby you lost. I remember that time for you, it was so sad!! I am so happy that things have changed for you and you are able to have your big family!!!

Meghan said...

Yay! Congrats! And i pray that everything continues go well so you can welcome number 5 into your family. :)

And thank you for your comment on my blog. :)

Beccarigg said...

Wow! Congratulations! I'm sorry you're feeling sick! Hopefully the worst of it will be over soon! I'm so excited for you guys!

The Peters Family said...

Of course when I read the line that you have a secret, I was like "Is she pregnant!"
YEA!!! Congratulations!

lisapenn said...

Congratulations Jennifer! I am so happy for you and Clay. Big families are awesome. I do hope that you start feeling better and that everything goes great.

Rilla said...

HAAA!!! Congratulations!!!! This is terrific news!

Only one? ;)

Kristen said...

Congrats again and I am so happy I no longer have to keep your secret, you know how bad I am at that!

Norma said...

HOLY COW!!! I'm so excited for you! I can't believe you were able to keep that from me for so long. *sniff* J/K I totally understand keeping it quiet.

I will definitely keep you in our prayers so this little one will be healthy as will you.

Remember to let us in RS help you out if and when you need it!