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Josie is 13 months...Mommy is 13 weeks

You could say we got a little SURPRISE!

I am not sure if I can count this as a make something monday post but I have been dying to share some news with you...I am pregnant. :)

And surprised is right. It was more like shock and aw and wonder at how this could even be possible. This really should not be possible.

Having my fourth baby in five years wasn't exactly on my list of things to do in 2012 but you know sometimes God has much different plans than we do. (duh like our entire life for the past year maybe I should get a clue :))
 

So if it has seemed like I have been a tiny bit MIA the past month and a half it's honestly because I have felt a little bit like this:


...I said I was being honest.

But we are feeling truly blessed and gearing up for our sweet new addition to join us in early May (36 weeks to avoid some personal complications)! And now that I have hit the second trimester I am praying for less nausea and more energy...baby number four here we come!
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52 comments:

  1. Emily [Bulldogs and Babies]December 5, 2011 at 8:17 AM

    Congrats to you all!

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  2. Christy from fountains of homeDecember 5, 2011 at 8:28 AM

    Hey congratulations!
    I'm having my fourth in less than five years in January!
    Its a crazy time but I hope you'll feel great soon!

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  3. ElizabethMJaocbDecember 5, 2011 at 8:38 AM

    congrats!!!!

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  4. AnonymousDecember 5, 2011 at 8:45 AM

    I'm sooo excited!

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  5. Joii C.December 5, 2011 at 8:57 AM

    Such a beautiful blessing!!!

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  6. LewyDecember 5, 2011 at 9:06 AM

    Surprise indeed!! Oh my goodness! Congratulations Rebekah, and lots of love to your whole (quickly expanding) family!!

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  7. RebekahDecember 5, 2011 at 9:20 AM

    CONGRATULATIONS!!! Four is lots of work but so wonderful! Hope you're feeling better VERY VERY soon!

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  8. BrianneDecember 5, 2011 at 9:22 AM

    I hope you start to feel much better soon, I know that nausea can drain everything out of you! I'm praying for your family ;)

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  9. NoeDecember 5, 2011 at 9:33 AM

    CONGRATS!! I'm so happy for you. God has incredible ways of showing us that we can always make plans, but he's in charge.
    Hope you start feeling better soon. Prayers sent your way :)

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  10. AllisonDecember 5, 2011 at 9:42 AM

    What a blessing! Congratulations! :)

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  11. Catherine and GeneDecember 5, 2011 at 9:46 AM

    WHAT!?!?!!? I'm surprised right along with you!! Fantastic. Beautiful. Miracle. Awesomeness. He will give you what you need. Congratulations!

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  12. marlaDecember 5, 2011 at 10:52 AM

    ahh! congratulations. i need to take this picture because i am also 13 weeks pregnant and my little tot is 13 months! here's to feeling better...

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  13. ArianneDecember 5, 2011 at 11:08 AM

    Congratulations! You are right where I was last year. We had a 5 year old, a (just turned) 4 year old, a (just turned) 2 year old, and one due in May. We had just sold our house, quit hubby's career, and moved to another city so my hubby could attend art school. With much tighter restrictions on budget, time, and space, we decided that we simply must wait before getting preg again...but God had other plans. I spent most of September and October going, "Um, God, are you sure about this??" And now, our sweet one is sleeping peacefully beside me as I type this, and we have been asking ourselves, "How did we ever get along without him??" You are a *very* blessed woman, and I can't wait to see who this little cutie turns out to be! :-)

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  14. Scott and Kathy KaseburgDecember 5, 2011 at 11:10 AM

    Very creative announcement Becca!! Very exciting news indeed!! Lots of love, Auntie Sass and Uncle Scott. P.S. Remember, we also babysit!!

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  15. RebekahDecember 5, 2011 at 11:22 AM

    Thanks everyone you are all so kind!

    Marla that is crazy what is your due date than? Even though I am delivering around May 10th I am due on June 7th..you? Our girls are like five days apart I think :)

    Arianne can I come to your house and sit on your couch and have a heart to heart :)...those are basically the exact ages mine will be and I am delivering in May...your a true kindred spirit!

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  16. AmandaDecember 5, 2011 at 11:23 AM

    Congratulations, Rebekah! I was just starting to follow your blog when you created that sweet little nook for Josie's crib. All good wishes to you and your family!

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  17. Claire CareyDecember 5, 2011 at 11:31 AM

    Such a sweet post, Beck. So thankful for this season even though it is tough! I love watching you parent...it is beautiful, full of grace and joy! Can't wait to meet this little one in May. What about May 2nd?! ;)

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  18. Mary Gene AtwoodDecember 5, 2011 at 11:51 AM

    This very much fits in with the saying, "if you don't think God has a sense of humor, try planning your life" What a blessing! #4 will be an unbelievable blessing to you and your family.

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  19. SZMDecember 5, 2011 at 12:04 PM

    Absolutely thrilled for you! Babies are such a blessing.

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  20. CeliaDecember 5, 2011 at 12:34 PM

    Wow... congratulations!!!

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  21. JenniferDecember 5, 2011 at 1:27 PM

    Oh Rebekah, you CAN do this!! It won't always be easy, but someday you will look back and wonder why you ever doubted. The fun is not even imaginable! I promise. AND you might even choose to deliberately add to the brood through adoption when they get bigger. :) My firstborn was just barely 5 when #4 was born...now there are 3 in college, a senior in high school, and the bonus boys in 1st grade. Life is good, God is awesome and He will provide exactly what you need.

    The door here is open and the water for tea is hot if you ever want a seasoned (old!) mom's perspective. My boys would delight in a playdate with your boys.

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  22. TiffaniDecember 5, 2011 at 1:35 PM

    oh wow, so amazing:) thanks for sharing your wonderful news and lots of prayers your way for energy and wellness:) so exciting!

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  23. AnonymousDecember 5, 2011 at 2:45 PM

    Oh my goodness! Congratulations!! What wonderful news!

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  24. UnknownDecember 5, 2011 at 3:04 PM

    FOUR!!!! that's awesome!!! congrats to you!!!

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  25. Jodi AnnDecember 5, 2011 at 3:10 PM

    no way!! That's awesome! congrats and I'll be praying you have a wonderful pregnancy! Our second was such a surprise and I honestly felt like that last photo for a bit too...but what a joy in the end!

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  26. RachelDecember 5, 2011 at 3:26 PM

    very excited for you rebekah!! I hope you will share your ideas for names (I love that stuff) :)

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  27. katieDecember 5, 2011 at 6:22 PM

    wow how very exciting! your adorable little clan is about to get much crazier!! love the 13/13 photos. :)

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  28. AlyssaDecember 5, 2011 at 6:43 PM

    Congrats! =) What a blessing. Josie needed someone her own size to play with. It must have been her that planned this baby...

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  29. Jocy MayDecember 5, 2011 at 7:40 PM

    wow! congratulations!!! i'm a May baby myself- it's a great birthday month :)

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  30. Miss GDecember 5, 2011 at 10:33 PM

    woohoo! That is really, really neat! Super fun way to share!! Kelly

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  31. BrianneDecember 5, 2011 at 11:30 PM

    Wow, congrats! Are you guys going to find out the sex?

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  32. SarahDecember 5, 2011 at 11:56 PM

    Hi there, just wanted to say congratulations! I'm so excited to follow this new journey, and I hope you feel better soon. Sarah xx

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  33. SamanthaDecember 6, 2011 at 5:07 AM

    Congratulations! Such lovely news :)

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  34. Mrs. PancakesDecember 6, 2011 at 8:19 AM

    Oh this is soo cute...good luck with your pregnancy!

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  35. SummerDecember 6, 2011 at 2:20 PM

    So exciting!! Congrats!

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  36. AnonymousDecember 6, 2011 at 2:25 PM

    Yay! :)

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  37. AnonymousDecember 6, 2011 at 3:50 PM

    I love what you did with the frames - what an awesome way to announce your big news! :) ...and CONGRATS! :)

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  38. Angee @ October MorningDecember 6, 2011 at 4:21 PM

    Congrats!

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  39. marlaDecember 6, 2011 at 5:08 PM

    my due date is june 8. my first was 4 weeks early, although i was totally not prepared, it was nice not having to endure that last month of pregnancy! ;)

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  40. WidgeDecember 6, 2011 at 7:18 PM

    Yay Congratulations!!
    Our 4th was a HUGE surprise baby too, infact the only pregnancy I cried over after seeing the positive home test. Yet she has been the sweetest gift and it all turned out more amazing than we could ever have known. xoxo

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  41. AmandaDecember 6, 2011 at 8:30 PM

    Such a cute and creative announcement! Grace for every day... :) Congratulations!

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  42. MaryDecember 6, 2011 at 8:45 PM

    congratulations!!! how exciting! :)

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  43. sylviaDecember 7, 2011 at 11:36 AM

    congrats congrats congrats! this is soo exciting, especially as I'm ALSO 13 weeks pregnant (with my second).
    i will love to come back to this blog for updates during our pregnancies! :))
    sylvia

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  44. kathleenDecember 7, 2011 at 5:57 PM

    congratulations! what a little miracle this baby will be! and also, josie is adorable!

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  45. jessicaclarkeDecember 7, 2011 at 10:55 PM

    Congrats:) What great news! Love the way you announced it

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  46. AlitaDecember 8, 2011 at 7:49 AM

    Woooohoooo! Congratulations!

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  47. KimDecember 8, 2011 at 5:34 PM

    Oh wow! Congratulations!!! How exciting!!!

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  48. mel @ the larson lingoDecember 9, 2011 at 11:12 AM

    Congrats!!!! That is so exciting! :)

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  49. AliDecember 9, 2011 at 11:49 AM

    We also had four children in five years ... and then five years later added our fifth! It's a crazy ride, but so fun. Your kids will grow up being best friends and you'll cherish the memories of so many tiny feet in your house at once. Congratulations and may God give you boundless energy, sweet sleep and terrific health!

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  50. Sugarplum Creations BlogDecember 9, 2011 at 6:10 PM

    Congratulations! Oh what wonderful news!! Baby surprises are the best kind :)

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  51. MeadowDecember 12, 2011 at 9:43 AM

    Congrats on your new Blessing!!!! We have 4 too but mine were spaced a little more apart (not planned just how it workied out). We feel so blessed. Hope you feel better soon :)

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  52. UnknownDecember 12, 2011 at 9:26 PM

    So cute congrats, I love having four kids found your blog from my cakies blog spot. Very lovely look forward to following your blog.

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