I haven't updated for so long, but not for lack of enthusiasm and excitement over the arrival of baby # 5. We are just over three months away until our new one finally is here. We can't wait. One of the greatest perks of this pregnancy is to watch the kid’s excitement. They are so thrilled. They were completely shocked at the news and the excitement hasn't worn off one bit. Thankfully, I am over my miserable first trimester. My "morning sickness" came every night. I couldn't do anything after about 5pm besides lay on the couch. The kids and Shawn really stepped it up. Madi was always willing to get me a peanut butter sandwich and glass of milk to help settle my stomach. Shawn took over completely the task of laundry (without even being asked.) Brooke took over the dishes and the kitchen (all on her own) and Stevie was always quick and ready to give me and the baby a hug. Taylor was also very aware of how I was feeling and tried not to cause stress. He is always good for a laugh. We especially love his version of "Spanglish."
Madi, in an attempt to capture her excitement, made a paper count down chain-- with one link for every day until the baby's due date. The chain started last April. She was thrilled with it, but it completely depressed me to visually see how long it really was. But it really has been fun to watch the chain get smaller and smaller. Now it's kind of exciting to see how close we really are getting.
Just as my first trimester was ending, I started training for a new job. It was a 6 week long process that was completely overwhelming and exhausting. It was one of the hardest things I have ever done in such a short period of time. But once again, the family rallied around me and supported, encouraged and helped me in every way. The hard work was worth it and now I have a very flexible work schedule, can work from home and have great travel benefits.
But, sadly the summer is almost over, and the kids start school in just a few weeks and I feel like I haven't had enough time to enjoy them being at home. But with school starting, that just brings us closer to bringing this new baby home. The kids have helped me clean up and clean out, making room for all of our new baby's things. We didn't have one thing for this baby, because we were done... our family was complete... or so we thought. Our baby turns nine in just a few days and now we are starting over! Family and friends have been so generous. We haven't even needed to buy one thing! We have been given a crib, a car seat, toys, swing, highchair and clothes galore. We have been so blessed!
Madi and Brooke have both been helping me make some receiving blankets and an amazingly soft baby quilt and even some burp cloths. It has been fun to have them help and see their excitement. But the one thing that everyone has helped with is choosing a baby name. In the past, only Shawn and I have had to put in our input...but now we have 4 kids and extended family and friends all with opinions! We think we have finally come up with a name... of course it may change... but so far it is the only one that Shawn and I have come up with that we can both agree on. We won't announce it now... in case it does change, but the initials are BJF.
So little, BJF, if you are watching down on us, I hope you know how much we already love you and how excited we are for you to join our family. Enjoy your last few months of heavenly peace and quiet because once you get here, there will be none of that. Our family goes at full speed all of the time. But you won't lack for love and attention ever! Keep growing and put the pounds on your little body, so they won't go on mom's (not so little) body.
We love you Sven! (FYI.. that is the "in-utero" name the kids have given him!)
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