I only have a few minutes this morning, but I wanted to let you all in in a little (well okay, big) secret that I have been keeping.
We're really excited! We both come from families with four kids and so that has always been the number we have talked about. When I was pregnant with Levi, I went through the pregnancy as if it would be my last, but within days of having him I knew I wanted another one. And then this summer, we were visiting with Jason's grandmother and the three kiddos were sitting on the floor. There was a space in the circle and I just knew in my heart someone was missing. One more toe-headed little fire ball to add to the mix.
I am a little over fourteen weeks along. I was REALLY sick and (am still) REALLY tired. The sickness was really hard, especially with starting new jobs, etc. Thankfully, some of that has subsided and I am able to do more now. The tiredness is still hitting pretty hard, but what can you expect when working full-time, raising three kids, and all the other life stuff going on.
There are various reasons we haven't told people until now. Some of them would make sense to you, some of them probably wouldn't. That's okay. We told the kids two weeks ago and we told our families last week. Alaina of course is hoping and praying for a baby girl. And while I would love another girl, I love my boys so much that I know another one would be amazing. We didn't find out what we were having with the other three but I think that for this one, most likely our last, we are going to find out. Seems crazy that I might know in just a few weeks!
So, that's my news. So now maybe some of my previous posts and my general lack of presence in digi land will make more sense now :)
Have a great Monday! I have staff meeting and then I think I am going to attempt to do some shopping. I need new clothes and I am really hoping to find something cute for the banquet in Vegas. I leave in 8 days! Yea!
Congrats!:)
Posted by: jodi | September 11, 2007 at 03:07 AM
Glad you are starting to feel better, Janet! You know I'm super excited for you!! Can't wait to hear the news of boy or girl in a few weeks!!
--Hollie
Posted by: Hollie | September 11, 2007 at 03:12 AM
Wow! Wow! Wow! Congrats, Janet!! How exciting for you all!! March 8 will be here before you know it!! :)
Posted by: KirstyB | September 11, 2007 at 03:34 AM
Congratulations!! And yes, having baby #4 definitely explains you blogging less! LOL! So happy for you!
Posted by: Rona | September 11, 2007 at 03:35 AM
Yipee!!! CONGRATS to you and your family!!! How fun! I will pray that everything with your pregnancy and the little precious babe growing inside is healthy! 2nd trimester is always pretty good (at least for me) so enjoy it!
8 days?!!! WOW - how exciting!
Posted by: MandaKay | September 11, 2007 at 03:52 AM
Ah-ha, just as I suspected! :) Oh, this is wonderful news! Can I tell everyone here?! They'll be so happy for you!!!!
Posted by: Jacki | September 11, 2007 at 04:01 AM
Congratulation Janet!
You're a great mother and having 4 kids is awesome! Just what I want... Hope the rest of your pregnancy goes great!!!
Posted by: Liz | September 11, 2007 at 04:02 AM
How exciting!! Congratulations!! We had 4 kids in our family too and my mom would have loved even more!
Posted by: Melissa | September 11, 2007 at 04:30 AM
Awesome news! Congratulations!!!!
Posted by: Sarah | September 11, 2007 at 04:40 AM
Congrats! You will love having 4 =)
Posted by: Stephanie | September 11, 2007 at 04:47 AM
OH-MY-GOD these are big news!!! what can I say? COngratulations!!! Oh, I will be praying for the calmest bestest pregnancy anyone could have! you are a warrior!!!!! I have been freaking out about the possiblity we just might have a little accident on the way (I dont think so though) and that would only be my third... I truly admire your strengh :) thanks for sharing the news with us!
all the best!
Michelle
Posted by: Michelle Filo | September 11, 2007 at 04:50 AM
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!! How exciting!!!!
Posted by: Shabby Miss Jenn | September 11, 2007 at 05:01 AM
Yaay!! I don't have to be quiet any more!! LOL!! I am soooo thrilled for you!
Posted by: KellieP | September 11, 2007 at 05:15 AM
Congratulations! Ok, 2 pregnancies in 2 days... I am virtually rubbing that belly, because now I have baby fever and want one! :D
Posted by: Kelly | September 11, 2007 at 05:34 AM
That's awesome news Janet - congratulations:)
Posted by: Leslie (lhaslem) | September 11, 2007 at 06:30 AM
So glad the word is finally getting out! I'm so happy to share pregnancies with you, thanks for always sharing your kids with me! Let me know how the shopping goes or if you want a partner.
Posted by: Erika | September 11, 2007 at 06:39 AM
Congrats Janet!! That's awesome news, best wishes for a happy & healthy pregnancy :)
Posted by: Shawna Taylor | September 11, 2007 at 07:06 AM
Congratulations!!!!!!!! How exciting!!
Good luck with the pregnancy!
Have fun in Vegas and best of Luck to you!
I'm hoping you win!!!!!
Posted by: Tina | September 11, 2007 at 07:07 AM
Oooh, congrats Janet!! I wondered a bit with the sick post. I'm so happy for you and your family!!!
Good luck in Vegas!!!!
Posted by: Sara | September 11, 2007 at 07:29 AM
Wow! That is so exciting. Best of luck in Vegas.
Posted by: Barb | September 11, 2007 at 07:50 AM
LOL Janet- I guess that woukd explain the whole bag of potato chips, huh?!!!
God is good- I'm soooooo happy for you!!! I will be praying for sure!
Have fun in Vegas- I'll be rooting for you! :)
God bless!
Posted by: Laurie Garza | September 11, 2007 at 09:46 AM
WOW! Congrats on your pregnancy! How exciting it will be to find out what you are expecting, too. btw, I am a Vegas local, so keep me in mind if you need anything!
Posted by: Laura | September 11, 2007 at 10:51 AM
Hey, my warmest congrats, Janet!!!! Hugs!
Posted by: Sylvia | September 11, 2007 at 11:02 AM
CONGRATULATIONS... that is aweosme.
Posted by: Joy Gross | September 11, 2007 at 12:23 PM
Wow!!! Congratulations on the new baby!!! That is huge news and so exciting!!! Enjoy it!!!
Posted by: Laura | September 11, 2007 at 01:17 PM