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All Our Little Ducks in a Row (And Baby Makes 6)

All Our Little Ducks in a Row (And Baby Makes 6)

August 2, 2011     Keeper of the Home    107 Comments

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You know you must be tired when you’re a writer and you have exciting news and the only way that you can think of announcing it is to simply blurt it out…

We’re expecting baby #4!

Upon returning home from our trip to the Philippines with Compassion International (literally, the day after we got home), we were surprised and delighted to find out that God was blessing us with another precious little one.

According to the ultrasound tech, I am 12 weeks (our midwife requested a dating ultrasound because of my very sketchy remembrance of dates and my irregular cycle due to PCOS), but the more I piece it all together and consider how I am feeling compared to other pregnancies, I think he’s wrong and it’s more like 13 weeks. Mothers know these things, right? I’m going with my gut.

Either way, babies come in their own sweet and perfect time and sometime next February, God willing, I shall be holding another little one in my arms.

Thank you so much for your patience with me these past two months, as I have sought to maintain my blog, respond to comments, answer emails, etc. while in the midst of sickness and fatigue and somehow attempting to care for a household of a busy husband, 3 young children, and 2 homestay students.

It’s been a challenging adventure at times, our food has been less than ideal, the laundry remains in baskets (at least it’s clean!), and yet God is always faithful to carry us through and provide just what we need.

I am so excited that we are currently on a weeklong family vacation, staying in a house on the Oregon Coast. It will hopefully be a time of rest, rejuvenation and plenty of enjoyment with my family and the friends we will be staying with. There will still be regular posts all week, including the great summer giveaway that began yesterday, but I shall be avoiding my computer and playing at the beach instead.

And how are your summers going? Any exciting news to share with the rest of us (babies, jobs, new homes, etc.)?

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  1. Deb

    August 2, 2011 at 4:04 AM

    Congratulations!

    Reply
  2. Laura @ Homemaking Joyfully

    August 2, 2011 at 4:12 AM

    Congratulations! Such exciting news!

    Reply
  3. [email protected]

    August 2, 2011 at 4:15 AM

    CONGRATS, Stephanie and family! This is such WONDERFUL news! All the best for a happy, healthy pregnancy. Be gentle with yourself, mama!

    Reply
    • Stephanie @ Keeper of the Home

      August 2, 2011 at 3:55 PM

      @[email protected], I’m trying to… thanks for the reminder, friend!

      Reply
  4. Miranda

    August 2, 2011 at 4:17 AM

    Congrat!!! What a wonderful gift!!!

    Reply
  5. Annie Kate

    August 2, 2011 at 4:18 AM

    Wow, you’ve had a whirlwind time, first with your big trip, then the big news, and then trying to keep up with everything! May God bless you and give you the strength you need in your busy life. I hope you will be able to rest and enjoy your downtime this week.

    We’re just back from our first long (3 week) holiday in our 22 years of marriage. It was blissful.

    Annie Kate

    Reply
    • Stephanie @ Keeper of the Home

      August 2, 2011 at 3:55 PM

      @Annie Kate, 3 weeks sounds truly blissful. That must have been so wonderful!

      Reply
  6. [email protected] Food Storage

    August 2, 2011 at 4:28 AM

    Congratulations!!!!!!!!!! Have fun with the family and rest!

    Reply
  7. elaine

    August 2, 2011 at 4:48 AM

    Thrilled to hear your news! Congrats to you and your family~

    Reply
  8. Ashleigh

    August 2, 2011 at 4:54 AM

    How exciting! Congratulations!! And just fyi, I haven’t noticed your blog lacking or slowing down. I know it can seem like that when life is busy. But I haven’t noticed! 🙂

    Reply
    • Stephanie @ Keeper of the Home

      August 2, 2011 at 3:54 PM

      @Ashleigh, Oh, good. I’m glad it wasn’t really noticeable. I was doing my best to keep things up, but some days I didn’t even crack open my laptop!

      Reply
  9. Amy

    August 2, 2011 at 5:27 AM

    Congratulations, Stephanie! What a blessing. 🙂

    Reply
  10. Christina

    August 2, 2011 at 5:29 AM

    Congratulations! We are due at the same time! I am due with number 4 on Valentine’s Day! I know exactly what you mean about meals being less than ideal, laundry being clean but in baskets, etc. We are in survival mode and I have given myself permission to be so! Hope you start feeling better soon! Enjoy your vacation and rest up!

    Reply
    • Stephanie @ Keeper of the Home

      August 2, 2011 at 3:53 PM

      @Christina, Yes, very close. I think my official date is Feb 11 or 12th. Something like that. Congrats!

      And I am certainly enjoying vacation right now! 🙂

      Reply
  11. Amy Lynne

    August 2, 2011 at 5:37 AM

    Congratulations! That is wonderful news!!

    Reply
  12. Erin

    August 2, 2011 at 5:38 AM

    Congratulations! You should check out “Fertility, Cycles and Nutrition” by Marilyn Shannon to check out ways that could help improve PCOS with nutrition! I HIGHLY recommend it!

    Reply
    • Erin

      August 2, 2011 at 5:40 AM

      @Erin, For some reason Amazon is no longer carrying the new edition of the book that just came out in the last few years, but you can get it here on half.com!

      http://product.half.ebay.com/_W0QQprZ73193399

      Reply
    • Stephanie @ Keeper of the Home

      August 2, 2011 at 3:52 PM

      @Erin, I think that is one of the books that I already have. But what has really made the biggest difference for more nutritionally is simply going back to a more traditional diet, like in Nourishing Traditions and the Maker’s Diet. From that point on, my cycle improved so much!

      Reply
  13. Mary C.

    August 2, 2011 at 5:40 AM

    Congratulations! We are also expecting number four. Very exciting

    Reply
  14. Jedonne

    August 2, 2011 at 5:46 AM

    congratulations! Love midwives!

    Reply
  15. lylah ledner

    August 2, 2011 at 5:53 AM

    Stephanie!!!! Mazel tov! So beautiful of Him to add to your family!

    xoxo lylah

    Reply
    • Stephanie @ Keeper of the Home

      August 2, 2011 at 3:50 PM

      @lylah ledner, And so beautiful to hear from you, sweet lady! 🙂

      Reply
  16. {esther} Our Simple Country Life

    August 2, 2011 at 5:58 AM

    A big congratulations, to you! We had our fourth a year ago in April. Fun times! :0)

    Reply
  17. Kristin

    August 2, 2011 at 6:09 AM

    How wonderful! Congratulations. I am typing this while holding my precious 3 month old right now. What a blessing!

    Reply
  18. Living So Abundantly

    August 2, 2011 at 6:21 AM

    That is very exciting!!! Best wishes for you and your baby! I wanted to thank you for the links for the coupons that MSM posted from you. What a blessing that you get those together!

    Reply
    • Stephanie @ Keeper of the Home

      August 2, 2011 at 3:50 PM

      @Living So Abundantly, Oh, you’re welcome. I always enjoy doing the MSM deals and helping others to find ways to make natural foods and products more affordable!

      Reply
  19. momOfFour

    August 2, 2011 at 6:23 AM

    Congratulations !!!!!! Enjoy your vacation and relax!

    Reply
  20. Alexandra

    August 2, 2011 at 6:30 AM

    Congratulations! This is so reassuring to me. I always dreamed of a big family and was recently diagnosed with PCOS and have been trying to accept the fact that I may never have children. Hearing your PCOS story and knowing your are pregnant with your fourth is such an inspiration for me.

    Reply
    • Stephanie @ Keeper of the Home

      August 2, 2011 at 3:49 PM

      @Alexandra, Ultimately God is always in control of our fertility, but right from the start, I didn’t accept that my PCOS diagnosis was the end of the story. I have been so blessed to see how diet and lifestyle changes have made such a HUGE difference in my cycle and hormone balance, allowing us to have these precious babies!

      Have you checked out the site NaturallyKnockedUp.com? My friend Donielle who runs it also has PCOS and her site focuses much more specifically on health for fertility, although she and I have made many of the very same types of changes.

      Reply
  21. Hannah

    August 2, 2011 at 6:40 AM

    Wonderful news! Congrats on this newest blessing.

    Reply
  22. Michelle

    August 2, 2011 at 6:41 AM

    Very exciting news! We are growing with the addition of baby #4 too!

    We have begun the paperchase for bringing our little one home from Ethiopia. Hoping that this time next year, we will be traveling to bring him home.

    Congratulations!

    Reply
    • Stephanie @ Keeper of the Home

      August 2, 2011 at 3:46 PM

      @Michelle, Oh, that’s awesome! We definitely want to add to our family through adoption at some point as well.

      Reply
  23. Leslie

    August 2, 2011 at 6:43 AM

    congratulations! so exciting! I had a feb due date this year and just loved the way the seasons fell with my pregnancy- I hope you have a similar enjoyment!

    Reply
    • Stephanie @ Keeper of the Home

      August 2, 2011 at 3:46 PM

      @Leslie, I’m very excited about a February baby. I’ve had babies in every other season- May, August, and November. So a winter baby will be a new, but welcome, experience! No summer heat while I’m really big, lots of good excuses to just stay home and snuggle with baby. 🙂

      Reply
  24. Erin @ Home with the Boys

    August 2, 2011 at 6:55 AM

    Congrats!!! We just announced today too – baby #3 for us!

    Reply
  25. shannon

    August 2, 2011 at 7:00 AM

    Congrats!

    Reply
  26. Melissa

    August 2, 2011 at 7:02 AM

    Yay! Congratulations! I’m pregnant with #3, due in January. It’s my first home birth, actually, my first midwife-attended birth, and we’re so excited! I’m finally coming out of the 1st trimester haze. I’m cooking again!

    Reply
    • Stephanie @ Keeper of the Home

      August 2, 2011 at 3:45 PM

      @Melissa, So excited for you to have your first homebirth with a midwife! Praying it will be an amazing experience!

      And I only just started real meals again a week ago. It takes time, but it feels so nice to come out of that haze!

      Reply
  27. Jamie @ See Jamie blog

    August 2, 2011 at 7:05 AM

    Exciting! Congratulations! 🙂

    Reply
  28. Jen (Balancing Beauty and Bedlam)

    August 2, 2011 at 7:05 AM

    WOOT WOOT! YAY! So thrilled for you with blessing number #4. Can’t wait to see your pregnant cute self in OCt. 🙂

    Reply
    • Stephanie @ Keeper of the Home

      August 2, 2011 at 3:44 PM

      @Jen (Balancing Beauty and Bedlam), Goodness, you should see my “cute pregnant self” now! I can’t believe how huge I already look with #4. At 3 months I already look as big as the gals at church who are 5-6 months pregnant with their 1st or 2nd! Did you find the same thing with each successive baby?

      Reply
  29. Amy

    August 2, 2011 at 7:06 AM

    Congratulations. Sounds like there will be lots of babies on board for Relevant. 🙂

    Reply
  30. Julie Nitz

    August 2, 2011 at 7:09 AM

    So blessed to hear your news! May Yahweh give you His shalom on your journey! I know so many who are pregnant right now. It seems to come in waves. I’m due in Oct. with my ninth.

    Reply
    • Stephanie @ Keeper of the Home

      August 2, 2011 at 3:41 PM

      @Julie Nitz, Yes, it really does seem to come in waves. Our church has about 2 baby waves each year. Every time I’ve had a baby, it’s been within days or weeks of lots of other babies!

      And congrats on #9! How wonderful!

      Reply
  31. Mrs. Graham Gardens @ grahamgardens.com

    August 2, 2011 at 7:09 AM

    The BEST news, Stephanie!

    Blessings!

    Reply
  32. Tressey

    August 2, 2011 at 7:31 AM

    Blessing and Congratulations. Children are a true treasure. Remember to take care of first things first (hubby, self, children). All other things will work themselves out in time. Breathe.

    Reply
  33. Victoria

    August 2, 2011 at 7:59 AM

    Congratulations, what a special gift!

    Reply
  34. Amanda Z

    August 2, 2011 at 7:59 AM

    So excited for you! Looking forward to lots of updates on Baby #4.

    Reply
  35. Cutzi

    August 2, 2011 at 8:08 AM

    4th baby on the way? Check. Meals less than ideal? Check. Laundry still in baskets? Check!

    Glad I’m not the only one. 😉

    Reply
    • Stephanie @ Keeper of the Home

      August 2, 2011 at 3:40 PM

      @Cutzi, Nope, you’re certainly not the only one!

      Reply
  36. Susan Alexander

    August 2, 2011 at 8:22 AM

    Congrats! I’m about a month ahead of you with #3! Due in January here! 🙂

    Reply
  37. Leah Johnson

    August 2, 2011 at 8:27 AM

    Congratulations, Stephanie!

    Reply
  38. Evelyn

    August 2, 2011 at 8:30 AM

    Congratulations! Have fun at the beach!

    Reply
  39. Anjanette

    August 2, 2011 at 8:32 AM

    Yay!!! What wonderful news! You are doing a great job balancing – don’t be anxious for anything!

    Reply
  40. [email protected]

    August 2, 2011 at 8:36 AM

    Congratulations Stephanie! What a blessing. You’re now moving firmly into the “large family” camp, and I hope you find nothing but love and encouragement there! I have two kiddos thus far, but we are hoping for lots more. Thank-you for being a beautiful example of embracing many children as a blessing from the Lord.

    Much love,
    Beth

    PS – My laundry all-too-often stays in baskets (clean) also, and I “only” have two kids and no third on the way yet. We often get dressed in the mornings by hunting through the baskets for something to match 🙂 So you’re doing pretty well, I’d say!

    Reply
    • Stephanie @ Keeper of the Home

      August 2, 2011 at 3:39 PM

      @[email protected], Well, we’ve reached the stage where people are beginning to say “surely this is the last one, right?” or “wow, I can’t imagine ever having that many children”, to which we just smile sweetly and say that we love having them and that each one is a blessing. We’ll have to get really good at a sweet response as we add more and more babies! 🙂

      And pregnancy isn’t the only time we pull clean clothes out of baskets, either!

      Reply
  41. Sarah

    August 2, 2011 at 8:40 AM

    Congratulations! 4 is lots of fun!

    Reply
  42. Kara

    August 2, 2011 at 8:46 AM

    Congrats!!!

    Reply
  43. Renee Harris

    August 2, 2011 at 10:26 AM

    I’m so incredibly happy for you and your family!

    I agree -4 is fun!

    Renee

    Reply
  44. Stephanie

    August 2, 2011 at 10:40 AM

    How exciting! Congratulations. I felt a pang of jealousy when I read, because I know it’ll be a little while before we can have another baby, because we have to get our health a little more straightened out. Blogs like yours are helping me to accomplish that though and I am super grateful. 🙂 I have been having these pains in my chest randomly and after about 6 different episodes (over about a year) I finally realized that I was having an asthmatic reaction to the foods that I was eating (we had eaten poorly the last half of our vacation) and now I feel more adamantly than ever that eating healthily is the way to go. A lot of people have said to me that they don’t like to eat to healthily because their bodies react so horribly to when they eat badly and I say (because of my experience) THANK GOODNESS! I am so grateful to know what toxins are causing my horrible reactions and to have more clearly laid out to me what the bad things are. Thank you for your help in my journey towards health. Check out my blog to see how my family is coming along in our journey. http://www.FamilyHealthNaturally.blogspot.com

    Reply
  45. Sarah

    August 2, 2011 at 10:44 AM

    Congrats! I’m only half as far as you are, and this is only #2 but I can identify with the sickness and lack of wonderful meals and laundry is sitting in the basket right now……..God bless as you adjust to the new addition in your life!

    Reply
  46. Audrey

    August 2, 2011 at 10:54 AM

    Congratulations!! How exciting!! 😀

    Reply
  47. Jana

    August 2, 2011 at 11:05 AM

    Congratulations Stephanie! Thanks for sharing your wonderful news! 🙂

    Reply
  48. Kathryn Richards

    August 2, 2011 at 11:08 AM

    Congratulations! Your household sounds a lot like my daughter’s, who is a mother of 6. Hang in there! 🙂 Eventually all will come to rights again.

    Reply
  49. Nola

    August 2, 2011 at 11:16 AM

    Congrats! How exciting. I know how you feel. I am 10 weeks with #3! If you didn’t catch my last comment. I think my garden must think I forgot about it…LOL.

    Our other news is that my husband also got a job, although it doesn’t look like its long term and we still might have to move eventually. This job means a 20% reduction in his income and bigger expenses for us for his commute (before that was minimal and now it will be a large amount) but we are thankful for what he has right now. We will just have to wait and see what God has next for us. I don’t want to jump ahead and think about moving next summer with a newborn or else I get panicked! So far God is helping me have peace. I am trying to pick as many free berries as I can this summer anticipating the need for the food this winter when things are tighter. Its tiring but I keep telling myself its worth it.

    Don’t worry- your household sounds like mine. My floor is sticky, the laundry is piled into baskets, the garden needs attention (isn’t it amazing though how well it does despite help?) and our food is definately less than ideal. My husband has been doing a lot of cooking. I am having trouble keeping anything down let alone “balance” so I am doing the best I can.

    Have a great vacation!!!! I hope that you are able to have a wonderful time!

    Reply
    • Stephanie @ Keeper of the Home

      August 2, 2011 at 3:37 PM

      @Nola, So exciting that you’re pregnant, too! Yay!

      I’m glad that your husband got a job as well. Just try not to think about the uncertainty. God knows the timing of it all. 🙂

      And yes, my garden is being mostly ignored, but oh well. It’s surviving anyways. Especially once you hit #3, when you already have two little ones to care for, but even just when you’re tired and sick in general, it’s so hard to keep up with everything (or anything). I’ve learned over the years and pregnancies to expect a LOT less of myself and just trust that once I feel better, it will all eventually get caught up.

      Reply
  50. Nola

    August 2, 2011 at 11:18 AM

    Oh and I also wanted to mention I haven’t noticed your blog “lacking” in any way. No one minds when you repost something or anything like that. Its okay! Be kind to yourself!

    Reply
  51. Nicola

    August 2, 2011 at 11:55 AM

    Congratulations Stephanie

    Reply
  52. Barbara

    August 2, 2011 at 1:21 PM

    Congratulations! And good luck!

    Reply
  53. Beth

    August 2, 2011 at 1:31 PM

    Congrats! Yay for babies!

    I, too, just found out I’m pregnant. I’m 9-10 weeks pregnant with baby number 1 after a miscarriage in December. We are praying that this baby is our forever baby. 🙂

    Reply
  54. Sheri

    August 2, 2011 at 2:56 PM

    Congratulations! All of my three children are one step behind yours (each about a year younger). So what does that mean for me next summer 🙂
    I hope you are doing well and finding rest. I will look forward to, hopefully, some good pregnancy posts. i would love to hear how you manage the older three on those days when you feel too tired to do much of anything.
    Congrats again!

    Reply
  55. Bobbi

    August 2, 2011 at 3:01 PM

    Congratulations to you! How exciting. I am expecting my first grandchild in the beginning of January! I am so excited about it too. Congrats again!

    Reply
  56. Laryssa @Heaven In The Home

    August 2, 2011 at 3:33 PM

    So happy for you! Your youngest was such a dear at Blissdom when we got to eat lunch together. You’re a great mom, I wish you all the best. 🙂

    Reply
    • Stephanie @ Keeper of the Home

      August 2, 2011 at 4:10 PM

      @Laryssa @Heaven In The Home, Thanks, Laryssa. Will I see you at Relevant this year?

      Reply
  57. Bethany

    August 2, 2011 at 4:00 PM

    Congratulations to you. I have two babies one Feb 3 and one March 4 … one year apart. I wish you the best of luck and will be sending up prayers for you. Keep us posted on things. 🙂

    Reply
  58. Stephanie @ Keeper of the Home

    August 2, 2011 at 4:00 PM

    @Stephanie, We have also found that once you eat healthy, when you eat poorly for a little while, your bodies tells you to stop it. But I am also glad for those signs from my body, good reminders that those foods really are as bad as I think they are.

    Reply
  59. Dana

    August 2, 2011 at 4:24 PM

    Congratulations!!! I am also expecting, due in February 2012. Also very happy to hear that I am not the only momma struggling to keep things rolling with morning sickness and exhaustion– my house has been in shambles the past few weeks, but things are starting to ease as I am heading into the 2nd trimester. Praise God! I always wondered how Mom’s with more than 1 child survived– slowly learning that you can only do what you can.

    http://nestofkrohs.blogspot.com

    Reply
  60. Jennifer

    August 2, 2011 at 7:04 PM

    Congratulations to your whole family! Children are such a blessing from the Lord!

    Reply
  61. Jennifer

    August 2, 2011 at 7:31 PM

    🙂 Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Reply
  62. Debra Worth @ Sweet Kisses and Dirty Dishes

    August 2, 2011 at 7:39 PM

    Congratulations!

    Oh, and since you asked about our summer especially new jobs, babies and homes I had a baby in May, Mark got a new job in early June, and we moved in late June.

    Reply
    • Stephanie @ Keeper of the Home

      August 2, 2011 at 8:15 PM

      @Debra Worth @ Sweet Kisses and Dirty Dishes, Thanks for sharing your summer news, Debra! 🙂

      Reply
  63. Erin O

    August 2, 2011 at 7:48 PM

    Awwww! Congrats!!! This is great, great news! I think 3 of my favorite bloggers are all pregnant at the same time! (You, [email protected], and [email protected]) Blessings to your family! Hope you get some energy back soon! Enjoy the rest of your vacation!

    Reply
  64. Jessica Winter

    August 2, 2011 at 8:05 PM

    So funny! We are vacationing on the Oregon Coast this week too, Lincoln City. Congratulations on the newest addition to be joining your family. – Jess (at) OlyMomma

    Reply
  65. lena

    August 2, 2011 at 8:09 PM

    Yea!!! Congratulation!!! I am 13 weeks pregnant now with my 4th baby as well, due February 3rd!!!! I wish you the best!!

    Reply
  66. Laura

    August 2, 2011 at 8:32 PM

    Congrats! I am sending waves of energy and nausea free days 🙂 I too am in the throws of beginning pregnancy. I am due sometime beginning of March (most likely end of Feb.)! This is also our 4th and with the news comes excitement and the “how am i going to have enough for 1 more!” Wishing you a healthy pregnancy

    Reply
  67. Jacqueline

    August 2, 2011 at 10:02 PM

    Congratulations Steph! I’m really excited for you guys.

    Reply
  68. bloggymommy

    August 2, 2011 at 10:14 PM

    Such happy news! Praying for all the best with the newest little one!

    Reply
  69. [email protected]

    August 3, 2011 at 7:36 AM

    Congrats! So exciting!
    We welcomed twin girls into our family 6 weeks ago. We have 5 kids under age 5!!! But I wouldn’t change a thing…. Children are such an amazing blessing 🙂

    Enjoy your pregnancy!!!

    Reply
  70. Stacy @ Delighting in the Days

    August 3, 2011 at 10:25 AM

    Woo hoo! This is so exciting. What a blessing.

    My exciting news is that my almost 2 year old is finally sleeping through the night (mostly). It’s been a loooong time coming!

    Can’t wait to see you and your baby bump at Relevant!

    Reply
    • Stephanie @ Keeper of the Home

      August 3, 2011 at 7:39 PM

      @Stacy @ Delighting in the Days, Sleeping through the night is definitely big news. Yay!

      Reply
  71. Claire @ Econ at Home

    August 3, 2011 at 10:46 AM

    Congratulations, Stephanie and family!!

    I’m also do in February! Just Number 1, not 4! 🙂

    Reply
    • Claire @ Econ at Home

      August 3, 2011 at 10:48 AM

      @Claire @ Econ at Home,

      due, not do.

      Reply
  72. Joanna

    August 3, 2011 at 11:22 AM

    Congratulations on your pregnancy, Stephanie! I think you’re doing a great job keeping the blog going while juggling so many other tasks. Your readers definitely appreciate it.

    Reply
  73. Tammy L

    August 3, 2011 at 1:51 PM

    Yay! Congratulations!! 🙂

    Reply
  74. Laura M.

    August 3, 2011 at 6:21 PM

    Congratulations!!! That is so exciting!! My husband and I just found out that we are expecting our second baby sometime next March! Our first baby boy was born this past November!!! I hope that you have a wonderful pregnancy!!!

    Reply
  75. Debbie

    August 3, 2011 at 6:38 PM

    Congratulations Stephanie (and family)!! Such an exciting time.

    Reply
  76. Becky @ Our Peaceful Home

    August 3, 2011 at 6:38 PM

    Yay for you Stephanie! CONGRATULATIONS!

    Reply
  77. Christine

    August 4, 2011 at 10:14 AM

    So excited for you!

    Reply
  78. Sheridan

    August 4, 2011 at 1:24 PM

    Wonderful news!

    Reply
  79. Megan

    August 4, 2011 at 5:45 PM

    Congratulations! I am due with #2 in November and I enjoy checking out this blog for great ideas & encouragement. I did not feel great during my 1st trimester and ate not-so-great foods but now that my energy has improved I am recommitted to doing better! Mommypotamus.com has a great list of real food for busy moms on a budget – have you seen it before?!

    Reply
  80. Michelle W

    August 4, 2011 at 6:12 PM

    Congratulations and God bless you.

    Reply
  81. S

    August 5, 2011 at 4:40 PM

    Congrats Stephanie! My first babies (twins) were born just a little bit before Johanna, and now it seems like our next babies will be born at about the same time too!

    I would love if you would consider a post on eating real food through the throes of morning sickness and exhaustion with caring for our other kids! Last time while I had it worse (due to the twin pregnancy I guess), I at least could take time to take care of myself. This time, it’s all about the girls and I’m too exhausted to eat properly and am getting sick as result. Would love some real food ideas!!

    Reply
    • Stephanie @ Keeper of the Home

      August 6, 2011 at 2:43 PM

      @S, I will try to do a post on morning sickness and eating well. Truthfully, I do struggle with it a fair bit myself, mostly because I find I completely lack the energy to cook and my husband has a very busy schedule and isn’t particularly good in the kitchen (by his own admission).

      I did write a post when I was pregnant with Johanna, with some ideas for making meals while sick:
      https://keeperofthehome.org/2009/01/healthy-natural-pregnancy-you-mean-my-family-still-expects-to-eat-while-i-have-morning-sickness.html

      Hopefully I will be able to address the sickness/exhaustion issue and how to get in extra nutrition in another post. Hope that you feel better soon!

      Reply
  82. Mrs Jones

    August 5, 2011 at 7:15 PM

    News?!
    My Husbands Pastoral Internship went very well! Working with RHMA.
    As for me, I got a new position at work where I will be (by God’s grace) supervising 25 men in the kitchen at bible school! I am looking forward to my DH finishing school in December and getting to breath good Godly character into the men I will be working with.

    And CONGRATS STEPH!!!

    Reply
  83. Serena

    August 8, 2011 at 1:56 PM

    I think we have the same due date. If you truely were 13 weeks last week. haha. This is my second baby. And I wish people were a little more positive about having two children! But I got a lot of pitying comments when I was pregnant with number one “It will be so hard” …haha, people are funny. It’ll be what it will be and praise God for the blessing of another child for you and me!

    Reply
  84. Amy @ Finer Things

    August 10, 2011 at 9:34 AM

    Congratulations, Stephanie! So excited for you! 🙂

    Reply
  85. Rachel

    August 11, 2011 at 9:33 AM

    Congratulations!!! I just had my 8th baby which makes 8 children (no multiples) under the age on nine for our family. It is a blessed life albeit somewhat busy and chaotic at times, but I wouldn’t trade it for anything in the world!

    Reply

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