So even though we had known for awhile about our new addition we had decided that it was a good idea to wait and tell the kids after the first trimester was over. Having had a couple of miscarriages before in the past I just really wanted to make sure that we were out of the really high risk part before we told them about the baby. I can't help it I am still so scared of loss. I have been so sick again this time though it has really been worrying Hunter. I want to tell them so that he knows why I am sick and is not worried that I have some crazy illness.
We were not very creative though and I suggested that we should just do a simple hangman for the kids to help break the news. So I quickly drew one up, we called them into the front room and set up the video camera and told them that we were going to play a family game. We let Emma start and had each person guess a letter. As we got closer Hunter excitedly exclaimed that he knew what it said. "It says we are having a baby!" he said and then they both sat there for a second looking at each other. "What does that mean?" I asked them. Then the light bulb went off, "You have a baby in your belly?" they asked finally it sinking it. "Yes we are going to have another brother or sister" I added over their excited cheering. "It's a BOY! shouted Hunter" "No it's a GIRL!" shouted Avery. As we continued to video tape their excited commentary I sat there on the verge of tears scared to watch their excitement, praying that this little baby would stay safe and be okay knowing how much he/she was wanted by these three adoring older siblings. Please help me Heavenly Father I thought for the millionth time. Help this little one get here safe and sound.
All I know is this bunch is excited and we are so ready to expand again and getting super baby hungry. Four is going to be so full and so much fun, I can't wait!!!!
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