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A Fourth Heartbeat.

February 10, 2015

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Posted 09/12

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A fourth heartbeat. A new life! Due at the beginning of August, 2015.

It is still hard to wrap my mind around as I type those words, and yet I have never felt more peace and deep happiness than at this time in my life. I think this time around, I realize just what a miracle it is to conceive, carry, and deliver. I realize how sacred that heartbeat sound is at those ultrasounds. I feel like I can finally grasp the depth of this gift to be a mother, and I am so anxious to meet this little one inside of me. It is a funny thing, because this baby wasn’t “planned” according to Gabe and I, but I know without a doubt this baby is a life God has sent just for us. 

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I had three friends tell me they were pregnant right in a row and something inside me stirred. An instinct mixed with a desire to hold another little one. I had no idea I myself was pregnant, but would find out a few days later. I was a little shocked, it was a little overwhelming, but I was flooded with peace. I knew this life, just like every life, already had a purpose. This baby would be the next miracle to join our family, and all I could think about was how I couldn’t wait to tell the kids. I am lucky enough to be married to a hunk , who loves children as much as I do, and he welcomed the news with so much love and support. 

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When Gabe and I started our family, we decided not to set a number to how many we would have, or decide how many were too much or too little. We would simply take one baby at a time, and keep an open mind and heart to the incredible gift of bringing life into the world. My childhood involved a pack of sisters and brothers who filled my life with the best memories, and continue to be a support system I could not imagine life without. I am thankful to my parents for giving me that, and I only hoped my little ones would experience it on some level. 

Not every person is meant to have multiple children, and I don’t believe there is a perfect family size.  The only perfect I seek is the family God hoped for us. Thanks for all of your kind words and support! I look forward to sharing a little peek into this adventure with you!

With love,
Gabe, Anna, Gabriel, Veronica, Max, and Baby #4 (Gender to be revealed on delivery day!)

“Before I formed you in the womb, I knew you.” – Jeremiah 1:5

A special thanks to Morgan Blake for taking these photos!

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  1. a big congratulations! what a special time for your family.

  2. Brittany Fry says:

    Congratulations!!! How exciting (: Can’t wait to follow along on your journey with baby #4!

  3. Jenmarie says:

    Oh my gosh, what a surprise! I’m so excited for all of you! <3

  4. LaMesha says:

    This is so exciting. I don’t even know but I’m so happy for you and your family. Congratulations.

  5. Gabriella

    says:

    How wonderful!! Congratulations!

  6. Congratulations!! I love the idea of having an open heart & mind about the size of your family – its a beautiful sentiment. Enjoy this moment! xo

  7. Great news Anna 🙂 I am the oldest of eight. I doubt I’ll have that many, but I so appreciate large families and don’t resent having grown up in one!

  8. Christina says:

    Awwww! What a blessing! I am a mama to four…it is fun!:)

  9. Ashley says:

    Congratulations, Anna! So excited for you and your growing family!

  10. Sarah says:

    How exciting. Congratulations, Anna! I love your attitude about family size, so beautiful.

  11. jillian

    says:

    a HUGE congratulations!! what wonderful and exciting news! 🙂 xo jillian

  12. Katrina says:

    Congratulations again! Beautiful! Baby heartbeats are my favorite sound. Tearing up just imagining it! Your family is beautiful, Anna and Gabe!

  13. Meghan says:

    HOORAY! So so exciting. Congratulations & so many blessings to your sweet family!

  14. Congratulations Anna! What an exciting surprise! These photos are precious, your family is truly beautiful!

  15. Helen says:

    Congratulations on such exciting news! You already have such a beautiful family, and I’m sure it would be even more wonderful with a new addition.

    -Helen

  16. Erika says:

    Congrats Anna! Wonderful News!!

  17. LisaM says:

    Beautiful post, Anna! And congrats on baby #4!

  18. Whitney says:

    Congratulations to you all!

  19. Ana says:

    Congratulations, Anna!!

  20. Amy says:

    Perfect words for your perfect announcement, so exciting! Love this post.

  21. Cynthia says:

    Congratulations Anna!! I had to comment because…we are due with our fourth on August 5th!! So many babies due in the summer, I swear! So happy for you and your family. God bless 😉

  22. Sarah E.

    says:

    Congratulations! I can’t wait to hear about this new adventure! The family photos are lovely, I especially like the last one 😉

  23. so excited for you all!! xoxo

  24. so stoked for you guys!! what exciting news!

  25. Maggie Broderick

    says:

    CONGRATULATIONS! It’s so inspiring to see mamas so excited to add an extra one to your family. I also love that you didn’t put a number on how many children you were going to have!

  26. Heather Jones

    says:

    OMGoodness, congratulations! I am also pregnant with #2, due Sept 29th 😀 How are you feeling? I’ve been getting ‘evening sickness’ and I can’t wait to get over this hump. Excited to follow your journey as I embark on my own!

  27. Julie says:

    So beyond thrilled for you!!! Congrats!!!

  28. Yayy!!! How exciting!!!!!!!!

  29. Marybel Carlisle

    says:

    Anna and Gabe, CONGRATULATIONS!!! We are so excited for you guys and the kids! Thanks for being such an incredible witness to so many!!!Love you guys!!

  30. sarah tucker says:

    I couldn’t be more thrilled for you! what a lucky little kid that heartbeat is! I came from a fam of four and loved it. I not so secretly hope four will be our number too. Lord willing!

  31. wow! Congrats. That’s great news.

  32. Michele says:

    Yay! Congratulations!!

  33. Congratulations! That is SO exciting. So happy for you and your lovely family!

  34. This is absolutely the sweetest thing ever. Congratulations! 🙂

    xx
    Allisonleighann.

  35. Mary says:

    This is by far the most beautiful pregnancy announcement and post about family size that I’ve ever read. So happy for you! Thank you for writing so eloquently and sweetly about the gift of each life.

  36. Esther Zimmer

    says:

    Congratulations to you and your family, Anna! This post made me cry, it’s so touching and heartfelt and I could feel your peace and it was such a beautiful thing. Esther xx

  37. Megan

    says:

    Oh my! On New Year’s, I was thinking about your adorable baby #3 announcement and wondering if you would be blessed with another baby any time soon. My husband and I have two sons; our second was “unplanned” according to us, or rather just a little sooner than planned. But God timed it just perfectly for us. Born just two days shy of two years apart, hand-me-downs have fit perfectly for all seasons and they are getting to be the best of friends at ages 3 and 1.

  38. So beautiful the words you wrote…and an warm congratulations to you and your family!!!!! xo!

  39. Sharyn Busick

    says:

    All of these photos are great, but the last one makes me laugh out loud! So sweet! Heartfelt congrats to you guys – you are a lovely family and raising your kids in admonition of the Lord. Can’t ask for better! Best, best wishes. (Proverbs 4:4)

  40. Gaby says:

    Oh my Goodness, congrats Anna!!!! Beautiful words Anna, you have such a great heart 🙂

  41. CONGRATS! I don’t know why, but I had this strange feeling you were going to announce a 4th baby soon!!! My 5 week old son says congrats too! <3

  42. Annie says:

    Congratulations!!! How exciting?! Prayers for a healthy and blessed pregnancy!

  43. Ann says:

    CONGRATS!!!

    And LOL at that last picture — perfection and just classic.

  44. Alex says:

    That is so great news! I almost cried reading the post! It is so exciting to carry a gift from Above! I wish you all healthy and happy days! Your reader from Turkey 🙂

  45. Elizabeth says:

    You and your family are absolutely stunning! Congratulations! I love how you look at life and are so proud for this unplanned blessing!.

    I have to ask, where is your husbands vest from. Mine would love one like that.

    xoxo

  46. Jena says:

    Yay, congrats Anna! 4 kiddos, that’s amazing!

  47. So exciting. Congratulations mama!

  48. Emilie says:

    Congratulations! So happy for you. Big families are the best!!

  49. Mary Cayten

    says:

    I have been a long time follower of your blog but only just saw this post and it made me so happy! I wish you and your family the best of luck with baby number four! (I myself am a fourth and clearly think it is the best!)

  50. jan says:

    How exciting! Congrats!

  51. Leah S. says:

    Congratulations! All the best,

  52. Kate says:

    Congratulations!

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