Oops, We Did It Again

Based on this definition, you could say that after being a 'Jack of all Trades' all of my life I'm now officially branching out into a specialisation. And my field of expertise: Parenting.

Yes, you guessed it. We are pregnant again. Not that pregnancy can be a mistake as such. Children aren't ever a mistake. They are ordained and purposed. This one is certainly a surprise though! In fact, despite always wanting four children (don't ask me why; I don't know, and it has never been a conclusion I came to rationally) I recently realised that, as far as my family is concerned, I was content. I further explained this to myself as being in a position where I finally did not feel like I needed more kids for it to feel complete; rather, I was ok with having or not having any more kids, ever. Until this, of course.

It's crazy how my perception of things has made the world of difference here. With Zac we were just out of that newly-wed phase and ready to begin a family, so the news was super-exciting and even trendy, as everyone else in our circle was sort of in the same space. With Sam it was a little different but equally exciting as, against some pretty impressive odds, we had been eagerly waiting the fulfillment of a promise of another child. This one has been more like winning the lottery: feeling amazingly blessed and utterly overwhelmed at the same time.

To say that we are shocked and unprepared is an understatement. And even though the anticipated gap between Sam and this one will be only 3 months less than Zac and Sam, I feel like I'm going to have two babies (three kids in 5 years will do that to you), and I struggle to visualise how the heck we're going to cope physically, financially and psychologically. But (and this part is so important) we 100% believe that conception is divine, and children are blessings that come exactly when and how they're meant to. We believe that this child's life is God's plan, and that He will provide for him/her as he has done for us and our other kids. And so, this has become an extension of faith for us all.

"Don't panic; I am with you. There is no need to fear for I am your God. I'll give you strength. I'll help you. I, your God, have a firm grip on you, and I'm not letting go" Isaiah 41:10, 13

Share in our joy and wonder as we experience yet another miracle, and welcome another precious gift into our lives.