Our big announcement!

Just in case you don't know how to read this  – it means we’re expecting another baby! I’m about 4 weeks pregnant!

Wait – 4 weeks? Isn’t that a little bit soon to let people know?

Perhaps. Especially for us. You see, this is actually my fifth pregnancy. I have one precious, healthy child today. I lost 3 early in the first trimester – one before and two after my healthy child. Even with my healthy child, I had modified bed rest the entire first trimester because of heavy bleeding that I had for about 7 weeks straight. They’ve run test after test, only to let me know that “Everything looks fine!” and my complications are a mystery, or perhaps bad luck.

There are several reasons that we decided to share this news so soon. First of all, we have many friends that would like to know so they can pray for us; such prayer are felt. Thank you. Secondly, I know of many, many friends with similar problems. While it doesn’t make it “better” knowing that someone else suffers also, it does help to know you have someone you can go to, to help you through a trial that they understand – and it helps to know that you’re not alone (or, at least, I know that it has helped me). Third, if I do miscarry, I hate pretending like it never happened. Miscarriages are big deals and should be treated as such. Fourth, (and yes, I laugh as I say this), I want people to be understanding when I’m a bit hormonal, and to not be offended! :-)

Please note that if I do miscarry, I will only share through this blog. Please do not expect a personal text, and please don’t insist on a phone call. I will want time to myself to mourn, and sharing the details doesn’t help me.

Having said that – we are praying that this precious baby will stick around and are thrilled at the possibility! If it does, it is due in October. J