Back in August we sold our home, in September we found a home, in October we said goodbye to our well-loved home and moved into our new favorite place.
And since then we've been catching up on the chaos, stumbling over boxes and laundry, ignoring dust bunnies, and trying to find our new normal. News flash, still haven't found it. I'm guessing we are bound to a life of craziness. 😉
But somewhere among the craziness, early October to be exact, we were blessed with some happy news. That our family of six was about to welcome another wonderful, little personality. 
I am currently 22 weeks along, due May 13th, and just took that picture this morning. We found out last Saturday that we are having a girl. 🙂
The first trimester, and then some, were tough and spent mostly in bed or on the couch. I had never been this sick during a pregnancy but am feeling much better now.
Add in the whole moving thing, and well, it actually worked out. Sure it was crazy, but moving is always crazy. Family members helped out, things got put away, rooms started to look like home, we let the boxes linger, and even did a project. This Christmas was a bit simpler than normal decorating wise, but I actually really liked it. It's been nice to just hibernate a bit and take things at a slower pace. 
Doug and I are overjoyed, and frankly, even more happy we found this house. 🙂
Lily (5 ½) is beyond excited that she'll have a sister. Ben (4 ½) was a bit bummed but quickly got over it when he realized his best friend, Lily, is also a girl. Phew! #crisisaverted
Adam (3) is learning to be a bit more careful when diving full force into our bed. And Luke (17 months) has no idea, but is getting extra snuggles from us.
Other moms have asked how I do it, and really, I just do it the same as you. The same as mothers that have gone before us. I don't feel any more brave. Having one child was really tough. I doubted myself and had no clue what I was doing. Having my fourth was really tough. I doubted myself and had no clue what I was doing, haha!
But with every new life, it's almost as if nothing changed. We had the same family and life we did before, just added a new personality into the mix. As soon as they were here, we couldn't imagine life without them. When you stop to think about it, it's just the people you have plus someone new to get to know and love.
The lady in the grocery store is right.
I do have my hands full, and it's pretty darn awesome.
Jess Townes
Congratulations! A friend of mine has this really sweet sign on her mantle that says "If you think my hands are full, you should see my heart." I think it's just perfect.
Alyssa
Congrats! We are due in June with #2. My big girl is going to have a little brother. She didn't TOO long to get used to the idea of it being a boy instead of a girl lol 🙂
Jenessa Mullen
Congratulations!! 🙂
Ann Marie Heasley
thank you, Jenessa! 🙂
Sara
Please tell me what kind of car you are going to drive? We would like to have another too - but honestly, the car question for 5 kids has me stymied. Thanks!
Ashley
congratulations girl!
Lynda M Otvos
Congratulations !~! She will be so loved and so cute. Happy Winter 2015 and may your year be all you dreamt of and then some...
Meghan
Wonderful news. I have read your blog for a long time & love watching your family grow.
Kelly H
Congrats! My husband and I are coming up on our first anniversary and we're ready to start trying. When we tell people that we want four kids (and then to maybe adopt a few) everyone tells us we're crazy and that we'll change our mind after one. Reading your blog is so inspirational for me. It makes it easier to ignore all the Negative Nancys out there.
Carrie MkgLemonade
CONGRATS!!! And I love the last line. I only had 2 under 2 and would hear that phrase all the time. I'd pay money to be behind you at Target when you stroll in with 5. 🙂 Your hands AND heart are full!
Miss Merry
Congratulations! I had 5 children in 7 years myself, and raised them in a 1050 sq ft house. It is total chaos in the beginning, but the joy of a tiny house and teens is that there are no secrets. Everyone knows what everyone is up to. My kids are now aged 30-37 and still have kid's night out (no parents) so they can catch up with each other. It sounds like your priorities are just right for this large family! Best wishes and enjoy.
Hilary
Congratulations!
Kari
OMG I AM SO HAPPY FOR YOU!!!!!
Becca
Congratulations! I have always loved and admired large families. Thank you so much for that last part of the blog! Words like that are so encouraging to us other moms!! I feel empowered!
Bonnie
Congrats! I have 5 little blessings about the same spread as yours, but mine are now 11,10, 8,6 and 4. My favorite saying is, "If you think our hands are full, you should see our hearts!"
Katie
Congratulations!!! I'm so excited for you guys!!!
Rita C. (Panoply)
Congratulations! I am the youngest of 9 siblings and it is the most awesome thing to have a big family! My older siblings remember when our family used to travel on vacation in our station wagon, and hold up hands to indicate the number of us when onlookers would gawk. 🙂 One time one of my sisters got accidentally left behind at a gas station, lol. All of us grown and of grandma age now, we often say we know now why mom was the way she was! You are an awesome person already - know that! And, if you ask my older siblings, they would say the way mom did it all was to have those older siblings do much of the work when the second half were little - rock the cradle, polish the chrome, do the ironing, etc. They say they worked every Friday night so they could have family night on Saturdays. Being the baby, I guess I was spoiled from all that.
Rita C at Panoply
Christina
LOVE everything about this - and a little girl!! ahh so so happy for you!! 🙂
Beverly
Yep, your hands are full....but so is your heart! Congratulations and good luck!
Jovana Feli
Congratulations!! I knew it was a girl from the moment I saw your pic.
Heather
Congrats! Having them so close together is awesome experience. I have 5 in 66 and half years. Now all teenagers it is all been wonderful. Enjoy the ride!
Kate
You are such a wonderful writer! I just loved everything you wrote. ! I am so happy about your joyous news! Many congratulations and much LOVE to you all!
sara
Congrats! I'm convinced that no matter how many kids you have (or don't) people will always have something to say... I don't have any, but my husband and I are asked all the time when we're going to start; my sister-in-law has seven (she just added to five quickly with twins!) and gets all sorts of comments... my favorite being when we're out together and I'm holding a baby and someone asks how many of the children are mine; and I have a few friends with their first baby who have people asking when they plan on having another!
Enjoy that new little girl, and enjoy the crazy stares from others... they just might be jealous of all your cuteness!
Cindy Medrano
CONGRATULATIONS!!! I'm so happy for you! 🙂
Jodi
That first photo ... love. My baby days are behind me now, but I love hearing about other folks' joys! Congrats!
Kari C
So happy for you and your sweet family. Hope you get to feeling better!
KWolff
Congratulations to you and your family!