working mom of "many", over 35, C after loss, new 2 bump

4Angel5 · January 2013

If all goes well through this fall, most people will know me as a mom of 5, but I know I'm going to be a mom of 6, with baby 5 in heaven. Had my first (and hopefully only) miscarriage last year and happy to be pregnant again - it's early though, so we're waiting to share the news...

anyone else with a "larger" size family find a fun way to share the news? my husband's family will be excited (all 3 brothers, 3 sisters, and their spouses), and my sister will be happy for me, but my parents, not so much - don't get me wrong, they will love this baby, but their reaction last year was not what I expected, so I don't expect much this time either. They are not used to families of more than 3 kids and are amazed at how well behaved our current four are, but I get that they also have the right to be worried; I'm their baby girl. I just wish I could convince them it's ok, and it's not "unnatural" to want a larger family.

I have a few weeks to figure this out (and hopefully we'll see that little heartbeat on time this year)...appreciate any kind advice

mamathefox · January 2013

You can try to line up the kids and they each hold a sign saying "we need more siblings!" One word for each kid? Maybe? Have fun and good luck! Each child is a blessing :-)