This is not an old ultrasound picture of Capri.
Two weeks ago, we got our first look at our 5th child.
(gasp)…
I know.
I’m pregnant. Again!
Today I spilled the beans to my Big Picture “year to remember” class today! So the word is out! my mom was telling me how much she loves telling people the news cause she gets such great reactions! It is pretty fun… so far, everyone that I have told has totally freaked out. not more than my own level of freak out! We were fairly sure that we wanted to have one more child, so that Capri wouldn’t be all alone with the rest of the kids so much older… but not 11 months later. You would think that by the 5th go around, I’d know what causes this! (wink!)
We are thrilled and excited. Scared and nervous. And sure that if one infant threw off your schedule and makes it hard to run into the grocery store for that one forgotten ingredient, TWO infants… less than a year apart will REALLY present a challenge.
Capri and our new baby will be 11 months apart. My due date is July 15th. I figure I am a lot better off than I was last year with only a month before Creative Escape… this year I will have what, 7 weeks? much better!
CAN YOU BELIEVE THAT 2 YEARS IN A ROW I WILL HAVE A NEWBORN AT CREATIVE ESCAPE????? That is out of control!
I have truly been blessed this go around.
I haven’t been sick at all… I have been a little tired, and a little emotional! (that might be due to reality, and not necessarily hormones!) I feel great… I LOVE having baby Capri around. She is an absolute DELIGHT. Each day she gets funner and cuter and more alert. It’s amazing… and can you imagine, we will do it again!
I am very thankful to be a mother.
Blessed to have such bright and charming children who love their parents and one another. i marvel at how different I am as a woman, and mother than I was 9 years ago when I had my first… I am thankful for my personal growth and how that has allowed me to serve and teach my children.
I am humbled.
I believe that God has a plan. And I trust that He will bless me with the capacity I need.
Yikes.
Only 24 ½ weeks to go.
Congrats Heidi aren't you a go gal :)
My neices were born 10 months apart (one in Feb and one in Dec)and it was nice for them growing up together, they are both 21 now and are the best of friends.
I wish you all the best with your pregnancy - know wonder you had an ultimate nap, I am sure you will be having a few more of these.
take care Heidi
Kerrie - Australia
Posted by: Kerrie Gurney | January 19, 2007 at 02:30 AM
WOW, how exciting! I am so happy happy for you! I think it would be truly amazing to have that experience of 2 so close in age... hard, at times, i'm sure... but how rewarding at the same time. Congratulations!
Posted by: carla | January 19, 2007 at 02:40 AM
Congratulations!!!
I am so happy for you. It will be nice to have a sibling closer to her age. My brother and I are 13 months apart. I have 2 sisters 6 and 4 yrs older than me.
I can't wait to see what baby pages you do with baby #5!!!
Linda
Posted by: Linda Matthews | January 19, 2007 at 02:53 AM
Heidi & Eric and family, how absolutely wonderful!!! That is so amazing, so giving and so cool!!! Congratulations and thankyou for sharing this wonderful news!!! How special for Capri to have a sister/brother who will be so close in age! Hugs from Australia. Narelle
Posted by: Narelle | January 19, 2007 at 03:48 AM
I am a mother of a 3yr old a 2yr old and a 4 old, and I'm totally ready for the fourth. Some people say I'm crazy, and I say no I'm in love and blessed.
She has the power to create her own world.
Peace Love and Much Blesed Happiness
Linda K
(AYTR Student)
Posted by: Linda King | January 19, 2007 at 04:25 AM
Heidi! That is fantastic news. I'm very excited for you and your family. 2 of my children are 13 months apart (boy and girl) and now that they are in their teens, they still have such a super relationship with each other. Yes, you will be super busy and somewhat overwhelmed. There's no doubt about that. BUT, my mantra is "sit back and enjoy the ride!!!" Best wishes. - Pattie
Posted by: Pattie F | January 19, 2007 at 04:34 AM
Congratulations Heidi! I started reading your blog just after you became pregnant with Capri. I am so excited for both you and your family, life does have its way of surprizing us for sure. Good luck and keep us all posted here on your blog.
Posted by: Deborah Dunning | January 19, 2007 at 05:07 AM
Heidi, my grandmother had and 11 month old and a set of TWINS! Yes, THREE babies under a year old. She was an awesome woman and so are you. God knows strength and love when he sees it.
Posted by: Cindy McDannold | January 19, 2007 at 05:22 AM
congrats girlie!!
you beat me...i have 4 girls. two of them are 17 months apart & i loved that.
oh how darn cute ya'll will be. good thing you sold the bug........ now what does a very hip mom of 5 drive???!!
blessings to you
Posted by: paige | January 19, 2007 at 05:29 AM
Congrats to you & your family!!!!!
Posted by: Jana | January 19, 2007 at 05:43 AM
Wow!!!! That is absolutely wonderful for you and your family. I know you must all be very excited! Can't wait to see you and the new baby at CE!! Best of luck to you and be sure to let your hubby pamper you for the next 7 months or so! ;)
~Sonia
Posted by: Sonia | January 19, 2007 at 05:57 AM
Oh my! Congratulations! (And, all of a sudden the 14-15 months that my last baby and the one I'm pregnant with now will be apart doesn't look scary at all!) :)
Posted by: stephanie | January 19, 2007 at 05:58 AM
Wow Heidi! It must be something in the water! lol Congratulations on your wonderful news
Posted by: Courtney | January 19, 2007 at 06:06 AM
Congratulations!!! Your two little ones will be the best of friends as they grow up! How awesome!
Posted by: Jenney | January 19, 2007 at 06:07 AM
Congrats!!! What happy news!!! Babies are such a blessing.......
Posted by: Jennifer | January 19, 2007 at 06:11 AM
Congrats Heidi,
I myself have two that are 11 months apart.
A totally surprise, but I wouldn't have it any other way! My two are the best of friends. It is rough when they are small. I can remember nursing one and spoon feeding the other and crying. Knowing one day this would be really funny.
Best wishes to you and try to catch up on your sleep.
Keisha
Posted by: Keisha | January 19, 2007 at 06:15 AM
Wow-I wasn't expecting that when I looked at your blog!! CONGRATS!! That is super exciting!
Posted by: Danielle Casello | January 19, 2007 at 06:16 AM
Congratulations!! I hope you have a wonderful and healthy pregnancy... and that you continue not to be sick!!!
Posted by: Lisa Cohen | January 19, 2007 at 06:35 AM
You never cease to amaze Heidi!!! MAJOR CONGRATS!!!
Posted by: MaryC | January 19, 2007 at 06:36 AM
congrats! i have 2 girls 15 months apart and it has been fun!
Posted by: lisa | January 19, 2007 at 06:40 AM
wow! that is great!! you have an amazing family and i'm sure this little baby will only add to it!
Posted by: jen | January 19, 2007 at 06:45 AM
Congratulations on the 5th baby and a nice family! Big families are fun! Remember you are blessed! My mom had her first two 13 months apart. She had 4 children; her brother had 8, and one of his sons has 11, each no more than 2 years apart and no twins! When you can have a large family, have it and enjoy it! I have 4 boys between 10 and 3, and I love it!
Posted by: Valerie Martin | January 19, 2007 at 06:52 AM
Congrats to the Swapp family! Just think - you will have a second chance to wear your cute maternity clothes while they are still in style :)
Posted by: jocelyn | January 19, 2007 at 06:55 AM
Heidi! What a shock when I looked at your blog this morning! I thought for sure that had to be a puppy ultrasound!! tee hee...you are going to have an amazing ride and here's to many more ultimate naps!! :D You and Eric are definitely going to have to carve some time out for "date night" -- to keep the love (although doesn't look like you're having any trouble in that department - haha)!!
Posted by: Cathy | January 19, 2007 at 06:58 AM
congratulations!
Posted by: Catherine | January 19, 2007 at 07:04 AM