I’m pregnant.
Those are two words I truly never thought I’d say again. We were SO done having kids that good ole hubby was supposed to get the snip, snip, we gave away all baby clothes as Penelope grew out of them, and I gladly shipped off all clothes that even remotely resembled anything maternity.
Yeah this is funny, real funny.
Two weeks ago I found myself with a doctor (Did I mention my midwives are no longer here?! Ha, this is good stuff.) getting a sono to confirm pregnancy and see how far along I was. Fully expecting to see a little peanut floating around in there, I was completely surprised to see something different. There was no little peanut to be found…maybe it was hiding behind the 18 week big baby in my uterus. Yeah, no lie. I just cant make this stuff up. How was this even possible??
The doctor looked at me and questioned, “Did you not feel the uterus?”
“No. I thought I was finally working on a six pack.” As a recovering fatty, I have never had my own six pack. Sad to know that my progress was only a keg (aka: a baby). “Listen, this is my fifth baby. You would think I would be showing already! I don’t even look pregnant.”
“Yep, well there is definitely a baby in there.” he quickly added.
My mind went blank, numb. What was Sam going to think? When I took the pregnancy test we really thought I was going to miscarry because I had NO signs/symptoms of pregnancy. This was the complete opposite of a miscarriage. I was almost half way through my pregnancy already, for Pete’s sake.
How could we have another baby?
Number five.
Number five.
What were we going to say to our families? Friends? It was clear we weren’t going to get time to adjust to this idea either. I mean any day my belly could pop out and the whole free world would know.
A familiar phrase knocked me back into the reality of that cold/dim room. “Would you like to know what you’re having?”
No way.
How could I already know this? I’m not even used to the idea of actually being pregnant, let alone finding out the gender of said expectant baby. But whether I was ready or not, the doctor informed me the baby is a…
Any guesses on the baby’s gender?
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Wow! You totally dont even look pregnant and certainly NOT 19w6d! That’s incredible. You must have felt the shock of your life!
Oh my word 1) I am so stinkin’ excited for you! 2) You look INCREDIBLE!
I agree! You look AMAZING! I can’t believe you are having your fifth and look that great! 🙂
p.s. I want to know what made you suspect to take a test!!!
You look incredible, and this story blows my mind! SO happy for you, friend!
Holy CRAP! Congratulations!! Can’t wait to hear more!
Wow! Wow! Your story sounds a bit similar to ours… only I wish I would find out halfway through the pregnancy. And #5 has been our biggest blessing. God always has a perfect plan. Plus, it’s just proof that He has a sense of humor as well. Congrats! 🙂
Girlfriend! You’re halfway done! Is it twins? 🙂
I dreamed last night you were having twins–ha! I’m guessing boy. 🙂 Awesome story, and I can’t believe our due dates are one day apart!
Oh.. my.. goodness! I can’t imagine what a shock that was. Your kiddos are super adorable, can’t wait to see #5… I’m guessing boy!
That is like that show “I didn’t know I was pregnant” And then they deliver. Seriously, no signs? Like nausea, moodiness and the missed periods didn’t alarm you? I’m 12 weeks and feel so sick that there’s no way I couldn’t know what is up! hahaha There’s big plans for your family. Congratulations!!!
No way! I never understood people who didn’t notice their pregnancies. Lord knows, each one of mine was so much more noticeable! Good luck! At least it should seem short for you! (Get the snip snip while you’re recovering to avoid another future announcement!)
Hilarious, but absolutely wonderful gift from God. Can’t wait to hear what you are having….and btw a household of 5 runs just like a household of 4 (well, with a little more laundry!). You will be fine 🙂
ha ha ha 18 weeks and u did not know. that’s great. i thought it was bad when i was 12 weeks with my FIRST and did not know! u look great for having #4 with my #3 i showed the day i got pregnant!