On Wednesday of this week my husband and I found out that we are going to be parents again. This is something that we were going to try for in a few months from, but God knows what is best in our lives, and we are expecting one now instead of later. I should say, hopefully it is just "one." We have decided though that since we are very early into the pregnancy and my job is very strenuous and stressful, that we should not annouce it to anyone until at least the second week of June. However, we are also toying the idea of not telling anyone, and just letting everyone figure it out on their own, in their own time. I still look somewhat pregnant from my son, in my opinion, so I may be able to pull it off for quite awhile this time compared to my first time around.
With all that being said, I responded very differently to finding out with this baby than I did with my son. With my son, I felt like I was going to faint when I found out, but then I was so excited I could not hardly contain myself. I believe this is because I was new and had NO IDEA what was in store. With this baby, I instantly started crying because I had a million and one fears hit me. I am just getting back to working on my bachelors degree, I have a very physically challenging job that I will most likely be stuck with because people will not hire pregnant women. I also, had the fear of how on earth I can ever be a decent mother to two children. I was just getting to where I was seeing the results I wanted from all the weight I gained from my son. I also had a rough pregnancy and an even rougher delivery with my son. Last but not least, I have the scare of how we can ever afford this baby. After hours and hours of stressing and crying, while dealing with an ecstatic husband, I finally decided to leave it in God's hands. He has given us this baby, and I know that He will take care of us and make sure that the baby is taken care of as well. Now, I am just praying for an easier pregnancy and delivery than the last one. Last but not least, I think this one will be another boy!!!!
i hope everything goes well for you. i will keep you in my thoughts
ReplyDeleteCongrats! This was how my aunt felt with her third at first; however, she placed it in God's hands and everything worked out better than before. Good luck!
ReplyDeleteFaith, it sounds as if God truly has indeed blessed you and your husband. I think soo many people take their ability to bear children for granted. I am glad that you are not one of them.:) I must however advise against you neglecting to tell people about your pregnancy. I think that doing so might present many dangers for you and your future child. Such as being given alcohol by accident or people smoking around you. I hope God continues to bless you and your husband in everyway imaginable.
ReplyDeleteColin S. Campbell
Congrats!! I loved the idea of you guys not telling anyone and just letting them find out on their own!! my mom did that to us kids when she had her last baby! Granted, everyone else knew, but we were all so shocked and excited! I hope your dilvery goes better than last time too!
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