The Beginning

We are having another baby! It's been an interesting turn of events over the past 2 months to bring us to this point. We were firmly comfortable in our decision to be a family of 3. It took me longer to come around, but I was perfectly content with my perfect little family. Then in December my period was late. We were convinced that we had a surprise little blessing. Our shock quickly turned to happiness over those 5 days. Then I started. I still wonder if it was an early term miscarriage. We were both disappointed and wondered if we should try to get pregnant on purpose. We opted to do what we did before and put it in the Lord's hands. When my period was actually early in January we figured we were past our prime. I was totally convinced I would start on time in February too. I was even moody the week before and assumed it was PMS. Apparently not. :) We still had a pregnancy test in the drawer that we didn't use in December, so on the 6th day after my missed period I used it. This time Joseph was in on the testing but made me look at the stick. For now we are keeping it to ourselves. We'll tell Aiden right before we announce to the family, probably at Mom's birthday next month. He just couldn't keep a secret like that at 5 years old. I'm feeling fine so far. Already started the multiple trips to the bathroom and opted to give up caffeine entirely. I think we are both more scared this time around - more things could go wrong. I'm worried about my weight and blood pressure. I am going to do everything I can to be healthy for our new baby. Wow! It's still weird saying that.