Now There Is 5: Reason for my blog name...

My first post is to explain the name of my blog. Most people that are close family and friends know our story of becoming a family of 5. I am sure several have heard if through the grapevine. For those that don't know I will tell it here.

My husband had a vasectomy in September of 2013. It was a tough decision for me because I kept going back and forth if I wanted more. Then we finally agreed we were happy and blessed with 2 girls. I had come to terms with it and accepted it. We had a huge garage sale and sold everything "baby" we had. So it was official (so we thought). When the Dr. says you need to come back in for a check-up so we can see if it worked, he really means it. Nic did not follow the Dr. orders and go back in for his check-up. SURPRISE Baby #3! :)

In November of 2014 I had some health issues. I was having major stomach pains. I also had been dealing with cold/sinus sickness that I just could not get over. I had went to see my Dr and she had diagnosed me with mono. I missed several days of work and slept quite a bit. About 2 weeks later I still wasn't feeling well. I went back to the Dr and she ordered me to have an ultrasound. She thought maybe my gallbladder was the cause. On Monday, December 15th, 2014 I had to be at Mercy at 8 am. The day that forever changed our lives. The technician had been doing the ultrasound for about 5 minutes. He then said "how far along are you?" I quickly replied with "oh, I'm not pregnant. " I also chuckled with that comment. He then said "yes, you are." I said "um, no I am not." He said "yes, about 8 weeks." I broke down bawling. He left the room so I could gather my thoughts. He came back in and I told him I needed to leave. I had sent Nic a message to not leave the shop and I needed to see him. I bawled the short car ride to his work. He got inside my car and I told him the news. I was still frantically bawling. He was calm and made me feel better about it. I kept thinking that I should be crying tears of joy. I had so many thoughts going through my mind at that moment. I was sad, surprised, shocked, happy, confused, mad, worried and scared. Nic did the best he could by trying to calm me down. Unfortunately, it didn't work. I went to work and my sister met me and sat in my car with me. She of course was very excited. She kept saying "another baby, how exciting." I just couldn't get excited. I was not one of those women that had that "glow" or felt great during pregnancy. I had to go see my Dr. and she said I needed to go back out to have a full ultrasound to make sure the baby was okay. I was able to "see" our baby very clear. He told me I was about 8 weeks and I was able to get a few photos of our little babe.

That day we told some family members, co-workers and a few friends. I thought we would wait to tell the girls for awhile. However, Nic had other plans. He wanted to tell them that night. I can still remember that moment like it was yesterday. We had them sit on the couch and I was video taping them. We said "we have something to show you." I handed them the ultrasound photos. The expressions on their little faces while they were trying to make out what the photo was, I will forever remember. It was so funny seeing them turn the pictures every which way. We asked them what they thought it was a picture of. Kaydee's response was a beehive. Kenly guessed inside my stomach. Nic said "what would they be taking a picture of inside mommy's tummy?" They still were not getting it. I said "it is something that will be here July 30th." It instantly clicked with Kenly and she looked up and said "you are having a baby?" They jumped up and down on the couch screaming and cheering and laughing. It was exactly what I needed. That moment will forever be one I will remember my entire lifetime.

My lesson learned was "God doesn't give you what you can't handle, he gives you what you can handle."

Kanon was the biggest, best and most awesome surprise we have been given. I know God has a reason for blessing us to be his parents. I am so thankful for that little boy. He really is a blessing along with his 2 older sisters. The bond the 3 of them have is incredible. I love watching Kenly and Kaydee "mother" him. They are so good with him. It fills my heart with so much love watching them play together.