Another Addition

We knew we wanted another baby but we were completely surprised that our number five has come so quickly.  I knew we were in trouble when my varicose vein in my ankle started to ache, the smell of the pasta salad in the fridge was making me want to throw up, and I couldn't quite shake this tummy ache no matter what I did.  All things adding up to Raenie's Pregnant!  I didn't really need to take a test, I pretty much knew, but just to be sure I took a test and not having said anything to Charlie prior to this, I showed him the results.  I guess it was kinda mean of me to not say anything about my suspicions because he thought I was joking.  But really, how could you fake one of those tests?  It took both of us a few weeks to come to grips with the reality that we will be the parents of 5 children and even now three months into it, we still have moments of panic.  But we firmly believe that all things happen for a reason and that Heavenly Father will help us be the best parents we can be.

My first prenatal appointment did not go by without a few tears shed and a long discussion on how I need to make sure I set aside some "me" time each day.  I was very appreciative of the advice and made sure Charlie knew so that he could help me with this.  I've been doing pretty good and making sure I don't get too stressed out.

But when I got to see the little baby on the ultrasound the tears just flowed and I was overcome with happiness and awe.  Even though this is my fifth time around, seeing that little miracle growing inside of ME is so amazing and such a reminder of how special each child is.  And the fact that the baby already has arms and legs and a heartbeat and a developing brain....it's just so amazing!  We haven't told the kids this part yet because we don't want to get any hopes up, especially Dallin's, but it's looking a lot like a boy this time...she gave it a 65% chance.  At this stage of development, it's pretty hard to say for sure.  We will be happy either way but it would be kinda neat to have a little more testosterone in the family.

We will all be able to meet him or her in person around the 13th of October!