Well.

You know, life has been going pretty smoothly lately--no big stresses or anything. But things have changed rather dramatically. First, we have noticed within the last week that our church is going off in a direction that we are not really comfortable with. That has been a big shock to us, and we're still trying to figure out exactly what our response is going to be.

That, however, was nothing compared to the shock I received today when I took a pregnancy test and found out it was positive. Whoa. Now I wasn't completely floored--obviously I suspected something was up, or I wouldn't have taken the test, right?! I've been pretty queasy the past few days, and also very emotional. Mainly queasy, though. I had an extra test from the 2-pack I bought when I tested for Anna last July, so I figured I would go ahead and use it, just to "ease my mind". LOL. Well, it answered the question of why I've been feeling funny, but it has certainly opened up a whole 'nother set of them. Like, for example, what are we going to do about another vehicle? We have no more room in the Odyssey. Fortunately, we had been discussing getting a Toyota Sienna, the kind with 6 rear seats, so it looks like we'll just do that sooner rather than later. How about another crib? How will I work the room situation? Do I stop nursing? The always helpful Well-Trained Mind board ladies said to keep on, so I guess I will for a little while longer. Anna hasn't been napping really well this past week, though, so maybe I am just not keeping up with milk supply.

Another question is when on earth will I be due? My LMP date is June 22, 2005, LOL. I would guess I'm maybe around 7 weeks, since I'm having symptoms, but that's a big guess. I saw absolutely nothing to indicate impending fertility. I know sometimes you don't, but, well, I always have, and it's always been around the time I stopped nursing! I'm still nursing Anna 5 times a day, so getting pregnant was not a thought that even remotely crossed my mind. I think I will be lucky if Anna and the new baby are 14 months apart. I've never had kids that close together before! I am a little overwhelmed, although not as overwhelmed as if these were my first 2 babies. Nathan and Luke are such big helps, both with Anna, and also around the house.
Jonathan has a follow-up appointment at the clinic next Wednesday, so while we're there, I'll go ahead and take the official test to get into the Tricare system. Then we can begin all the fun of applying for the waiver for off-base OB care again. Please start praying now that we will be granted one!!