Well, the time has come to let the cat out of the bag. We are expecting Baby #4, March 8, 2010. Surprised? We certainly were. Although we wanted one more child eventually, it happened a bit sooner than we anticipated. Oh, well. At least all my children will be out of the house by the time I'm 50...I hope.
Anyway, you can be happy for us. So far this pregnancy is much the same as my other ones. Yes, I'm sick and at 12 weeks I actually thought I had a contraction. But on the upside, I have a doctor whom I trust completely (unfortunately, I'm not a candidate for a home birth) and I'm determined to visit a chiropractor BEFORE I can't walk. I'm also taking a water aerobics class for expecting moms at the hospital rehab center. I'm hoping that will keep my innards and ligaments intact. Keigels, Keigels, Keigels is my new mantra.
Truthfully, I have great deal of anxiety about this pregnancy. I worry about having to carry Nathan during the pregnancy and also the struggle of having TWO non-walking and non-verbal children after pregnancy. More than that, I'm worrying a bit too much about something going wrong. Part of me wonders if God isn't through with me yet and at the 20 week ultrasound we'll find out the baby has anancephaly or something crazy scary like that.
Still, I feel like I'm in very capable hands with the OB I've chosen. I take comfort that this is the last time I will ever have to do this--My sacrifice is complete so to speak. (I actually told my doctor in the event of a C-section, just tie me up while I'm open.) It's a good feeling to be almost done with the childbearing part of my life and to know that our little family is complete when this babe arrives.
I'm hoping that when I stop puking and can hold myself in a vertical position for longer than 15 minutes I'll return to the blogging world. I have some really great pictures to post. I'd do it now but that would require effort to go get the memory card. Too much, too much. So, till next time, whenever that may be.
24 comments:
oh my friend. congratulations and a hearty "I understand what you mean"! I'm having to start wearing my "maternity belt" and I'm just barely 22 weeks.
I guess I'll write you a longer email rather than blabbing on here, but I AM super excited for you!
Congrats!!!
So Fun!!! Be brave and you can handle all those kids!
Congratulations!! I am so sorry you are as sick as you were with the the other three. You are better than me because I have decided with all the sickness that I am done with three. I know I should be right there with you being pregnant and I feel bad that I'm not, I will just have to take your word on how having four is. I will be praying for you that it passes by quickly. By the way we would love to have you in TX, we are working on getting the Foates here. :)
Congratulations! We are so excited for you!
Heather, dear, congratulations!!! Keep us posted when you're feeling up to it!
Congratulations. we're very excited for another Tanner cutie! I'm sure its scary but its good to know you trust your OB and that you're being proactive to do all you can to take care of yourself. You're a fantastic mom Heather, your kids are proof and we have faith you can handle this next little angel... You're in our prayers.
yay for more babies!
I hope you quit hurling soon. Pregnancy symptoms sucks and I'm sorry you're so miserable. Thank you for waiting to post your floating fetus on the blog until it looked human. I am ever so grateful.
YAY!! we can finally speak about this! my mom told me you were pregnant WEEKS ago and I couldn't wait to say something on your blog!! I am so excited for you guys! I will cross my fingers and pray that your pregnancy is a piece of cake and that you won't be bed-ridden for months! Hopefully it's another girl??? another Daphne would be soo lovely! haha I MISS YOU GUYS!
Congrats! And good luck. I am having a little anxiety for you too.
Oh Heather! Congrats! I am thinking of you and you are in my prayers:-) I hope everything goes well, and you start feeling better very soon!!
Congrats! How exciting!
Wonderful news!!! Congrats, Tanner family!
That's exciting Heather! Congrats!
Oh wow. Congratulations!
Congratulations! I was surprised when you mentioned being pregnant.
You know, someone once told me that if we wait for the pefect time, we'll never do anything we mean to. Sometimes you just have to go with it.
I worry about the two non-walkers thing too, but I've seen other families do it and if your second child is neurotypical, they'll be walking in no time.
Your post is kind of a downer. Sincerely Wish it was easier and happier. Know quite a few folks would trade their troubles for yours.
As for me, I'm ever so grateful that your blessings are pouring down on you. Another Little Tanner makes the world a better place. LOVE ya
Congratulations. And I'm jealous you're almost done. We're still debating if we'll have one more or not.
I'm anxious for you but you'll be in my thoughts and prayers.
I can't wait to hear what you're having.
Congratulations! You are sure an amazing and strong woman! You can do it! I'm so sorry you are so sick. Good luck!
Heather; I am so excited that the word is out about this little addition to your family. I wish I was there to take the kids to the park and fix meals for you and help you with laundry. I will miss being able to do those things for you. But I have confidence that this pregnancy will be much better. You are stronger than you think. I will be praying for you. I am very excited for you and your family.
Heather congrats on baby #4! Sorry you are so sick and miserable. That must be how cute babies are made because yours are so darling :) Take care, Kiersta
You CAN do it! You are awesome and there is something very comforting about "completing" your family. It is what kept me going in the latter months of my last pregnancy... this is silly, but I felt like I could finally get "whole family" stuff like matching Christmas stocking hooks and I could finally de-clutter baby stuff when I was done with it. Oh, and ask for help! I REALLY wish I was there... we could watch all the Indiana Jones' again!
Hey Heather. I thought I'd comment so as not to be a "blog stalker," that is, the guy who always reads your blog but never makes his presence known. Hope you're not too sick, and we're thinking of you. Also, have I ever told you what Freud said about morning sickness? Ask me sometime if I haven't. Love you!
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