Party of Six


I really still have a hard time believing that in around six months, there will be four children sitting in this window seat. It's even harder for me to believe that in six months, we will be a party of six whenever we go anywhere! But I went for my 13-week ultrasound last Friday, and I think I've finally found the strength to actually blog about the fact that we are adding another baby to our family!

I still feel pretty certain that we just did that, (added a baby, I mean), and I'm 100% sure that I had a still-nursing, not-yet-walking infant when I learned this news a couple of months ago. I've definitely had a bit of an adjustment period to the news of our growing family, and this pregnancy has been very tough sick-wise, second only to my pregnancy with Sophie. All this has resulted in very little blogging, even less cleaning, and close to no cooking. Only the very strong (i.e. Aunt Pammie) would dare to visit the Roden home right now! In addition to hyperemesis, I seem to have developed narcolypsy, so Matt has become Mr. mom, the chief cleaner, and the man in charge of bringing home dinner. (The guy could really use your prayers, as I haven't exactly been a delight.)

To say that most things are turned upside down is putting it mildly, but at 13 weeks, I'm beginning to feel almost human again. I'm praying that the worst is over, and I'm hoping we can find a "new normal" for the remainder of this pregnancy, (and then of course, we'll need to find a "new normal" as a party of six)! Like most "parties," I'm confident that it will be lots of work, tons of mess, and plenty of chaos, but I'm hoping and praying it will also be full of fun, laughter, and memories.

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Unknown said…
You'll be terrific with four just as you have been with one, two, and three. And besides, now when you to Disney World they will all have a partner to ride the rides. :)
April 27, 2011 at 2:56 AM
Deena said…
I am excited for you! I know you will be great with 4. I'll never forget the shock and awe of having two children 12 months apart and it is surely a shock for anyone, no matter how many children you have. :D Hope you are feeling better now.
May 18, 2011 at 7:20 PM
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