(Anticipated) FAQ'S - Frequently asked questions
Are you crazy?
Yes, absolutely, without a doubt.
What were you thinking?
Actually, we've been thinking about this for almost 3 years. After I had the twins I completely expected to have that "done" feeling, but I didn't. Driving home from the hospital, Erik commented that we still had 2 seats in the Suburban and we both just felt like someone was missing. We decided to wait 3 years and then make a final decision. I spent much of that time praying that this desire would go away. 5 kids is a crazy thought! But it never did. I just always felt like this was some sort of calling from God and that I would forever regret the decision if we closed the door. So, in June we decided to open the door and let God decide on what family he wanted us to have. We DEFINITELY weren't trying but now we weren't preventing. With all of our other kids, it took a long time and a lot of effort for us to get pregnant. So, we were SHOCKED to discover that we were pregnant 1 month later. We really feel that this was God's plan for us.
Are you sure that there's only 1?
Yes, we had an ultrasound and there is only 1 heartbeat (thank goodness)!
Are you freaking out?
Yes, a little bit. It's 5 kids! But when we told Shayna she started crying and said that God answered her prayer because she had been praying for a baby. That helps ease the shock a little.
Will you ever leave the house again?
I have to. I have 4 kids in school, soccer, gymnastics, Girl Scouts etc. Hopefully this kid will be easy going because it's going to be carted around a lot.
Do you have the "DONE" feeling yet?
Yes, absolutely. The minute the pee stick was positive!
Hope you're all having a great Summer and I hope to see you soon!
Love, Trisha (your crazy friend with 5 kids)
