Remember when I got so sick back in October? And remember that one time, when your own doctor mentioned to you that antibiotics can interefere with the effectiveness of certain types of birth control?
Well, umm, yeah…so Jon and I are, well…SURPRISE!
It looks like Baby Virus Amoxicillin is due sometime this summer.
Yes, ’tis true. I was rather shocked to discover that I am pregnant. After our crummy track record in this regard in recent years, Jon and I had pretty much completely given up on the idea of another baby. I am 42 years old, and we already have four children in the family, which seemed like a good, round number. So we had made the mental shift that we were completely done. No more babies for our family. I was completely at peace with that decision, and had moved on. I was in the process of psyching myself up to plan the yard sale where we would unload all of the baby accoutrements that two year old C is starting to outgrow. I was enjoying being back to my best weight (okay, pretty close anyway).
And now this.
After seeing the baby’s beating heartbeat on the ultrasound last week, my perinatologist told me that given the circumstances (my age, etc, etc), my luck was such that he would now be having me buy all of his lottery tickets. He kind of couldn’t believe it. And neither can I, really.
So why am I telling people, instead of waiting? After all, I do have a history of pregnancy loss; something could certainly go wrong. Well, for starters, I have spent much of my time for the past several weeks huddled in the bathroom or in my bed, moaning and complaining about how terrible I feel (and I do). This behavior was beginning to draw some scrutiny from children, friends, coworkers, etc. Also, seeing that this will be my FIFTH baby, I am already getting a little round in the middle, and within two or three weeks, I suspect there won’t be much question that I am expecting. So it just kind of seemed to make sense.
For the first week, I simply could not accept or believe that I was pregnant. I couldn’t imagine how it was possible, and I wasn’t exactly happy about it. Like I said, I had already made the mental shift to a place where we were DONE. But I am now sort of coming around to the idea. Seeing the baby on ultrasound was pretty emotional. And I am now past the point where I lost the other pregnancies. I am actually starting to get a little bit excited about it – but just a little bit – because I have had such rotten luck with staying pregnant in recent years.
So there you have it. I am pregnant.
Knocked up.
With child.
Expecting.
In a family way
….and I would appreciate your prayers, happy vibes, good karma, and what have you sent in my direction, because given my history, we need it!
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holy cow! congrats!
Oh my goodness, CONGRATULATIONS!!
That is really wonderful news!!! I wish you the best; hope everything goes smoothly and you stay healthy!
BUN IN THE OVEN!!!!
All kinds of body parts crossed that everything is going to be OK.
Congratulations!
this is the way it usually happens. You give up, start to come to terms with it and then BAM!!! There you have it: baby
I am so excited for you!!! I’ve been reading for years and its great news
Here are 2 things I heard about from The Art of Natural Family Planning, to help the 1st tri go well, avoid artificial sweeteners, diet drinks etc.
Also, try taking an extra vitamin E pill (400iu), supposedly it helps set the placenta up well & it can’t hurt, plus its a natural blood thinner. Wishing you the best!
Good luck! How very exciting!
Just out of curiosity, feel free not to answer… were you on birth control pills at the time, and the antibiotics messed them up? Or were you not using any BC? I’m only asking out of a genuine interest in the chances of the antibiotics interfering with hormonal BC. I’ve seen the warnings but never heard anyone say it happened to them. Thanks! And again, all the best.
Hey!! Congratulations!! Ever since you blogged about your desire to have another baby, I have been pulling for you! I’m so excited! Enjoy!
Congrats! I am expecting my third in May.
Congratulations!! I will be sending all kinds of good baby karma your way!!
SO EXCITING!!! congratulations and happy and healthy 9 months, or however many you have left!
Congrats, prayers out for all of you.
Sending tons of good Karma your way….
Yaaaaaaay!!!! Congratulations! That’s so wonderful!
Congratulations! I’m genuinely thrilled for you! Lots of good karma coming your way!
Congratulations! My mom had her own amoxicillan baby fourteen years ago, also at age 42, and says she enjoyed that pregnancy the most. There’s a lot to be said for surprises.
Yippeeeeeee!!
TAAAAA DAAAHHHHH! i am so so happy for you all…
i will keep sending sticky hearting beating growing baby vibes
huzzah
ps
dude, you had SEX when you were that SICK?
wow
Katie, that’s fantastic news! I teared up when I saw your post and I’m thrilled for you and your family. Many positive vibes your way!
Congratulations! Many prayers going your way.
@Erika, I must admit I thought the same thing.
Maybe now we have a little insight as to why Jon loves her just the way she is!
Congratulations. Happy and healthy pregnancy to you! Good vibes are coming your way.
@Erika and @Voice of Reason – What can I say, I am a rock star of wifeliness
heh.
I got tears in my eyes when I read the title. And I don’t even really know you! But all us mommies really are a club! Healthy, happy prayers. Joy! Joy! Joy!
Congratulations to you and yours! What a wonderful gift for this holiday season
Congratulations! Crossing my fingers for a smooth and easy pregnancy.
So very happy for you!
Congratulations!
OMG YAY! And we’re cheering for you in Colorado!
So fantastic!
Wow, fantastic (and completely unexpected) news! Congratulations! I’m really happy for you. Nice X-Mas present isn’t it? Best of luck.
Congratulations! Sending lots of good karma and happy vibes your way.
Wowza! And the good part about big families is that the older kids can help babysit the young ones, right?
YAY!!!!!! Awesome for you guys! Sending love and prayers from here!
Congratulations!
Definitely thinking healthy baby thoughts for you – congrats and enjoy your wonderful surprise pregnancy!
oh Katie I’m so happy for you and Jon! All the best, thinking about you!
Congratulations! My sister found out she was pregnant at the age of 42 also. Unfortunately, she had just given away all of her baby stuff four months earlier!!! Lucky timing for you! Best wishes.