Holy shit, 5?
This was my first thought. I am going to be one of those people. You know ‘em. You wonder why they don’t get a hobby or watch more TV. Next time you stare unapprovingly, I’ll smile and wave. Or flip you off, whatever.
My second thought… condoms don’t onlyfail for 16 year olds in the back seats of cars. Message received.
After that, my head got sketchy. So many things to ponder. Names, crib, so THAT’S why my boobs have been hurting, so much for losing weight, car seat, advanced maternal age, I will be pregnant at my class reunion (and sober), I can finally legitimately use the close parking spot at Babies’R'Us, and where do I put another human?
The entire next day, I sat stunned on the couch, unable to form a recognizable sentence. My kids assumed I was hungover. If only.
Then God stepped in, in the form of TLC, and a marathon of a show called I’m Pregnant and… First episode: I’m Pregnant and 55. (I’m only 37- I’ve got it better than her!) Next: I’m Pregnant and in Prison (well, clearly, I’ve got a leg up on her.) I’m Pregnant and Have an Eating Disorder (girl was skinny and anorexic - yeah, not my problem!) I’m Pregnant and Homeless (I have a home.)
Maybe it’s not THAT bad. Or maybe I can be on my own episode, I’m Pregnant With My 5th Kid Because of Fucking Make-Up Sex, Unable To Take My Xanax Anymore, In Debt, and Afraid To Tell My Family For Fear of Revolt.
I’m freaked. I’m in denial. I haven’t told my family. My doctor picked the WRONG time to take a 2 week vacation. Doesn’t he know that I’m unstable and knocked up?
Um, congratulations? I’m having my sixth child five weeks from now. And I had a lot of those same thoughts. And sometimes still do (well, similar ones anyway). Good luck!
Oh, and when I had my fifth, the comments seemed to be only positive. I guess the people with negative thoughts kept them to themselves. Maybe they realized anything they had to say had already been said. Or maybe they were stunned into silence.
And family revolt was a definite concern. But again, I guess our family has accepted that we are crazy and like having children (once we get used to the idea).
I can understand your shock , Im sure that was the last thing you needed or wanted to hear. Remeber Children are a blessing. Im sure you all will be fine.
after all you have done this before! Im willing to bet your other kids are very happy!
I would LOVE to be having my fifth child, but I can’t-so I have a hard time really feeling all that sorry for you.
The thing is, there will be people who are envious of you, or are thrilled for you, and that is great-those who aren’t happy for you? Can go suck ass. You will get over the shock and fear and “what the hell?”, presumably by the time the baby is born, and you will be happy.
If not, send it my way.
At least through this site you’ll be able to connect with other moms of five! xo
THIS family of yours is thrilled for you. THIS family of yours will never judge you poorly. THIS family of yours knows you better than that other family does – and loves you, too.
I’m glad you aren’t going to be on that show about “I didn’t know I was pregnant” or whatever it’s called. I would hate to open this blog one day and find out you were rushed to the hospital with appendicitis only to deliver a baby!
they say it gets easier after 4…the first child helps take care of the last? I hope that is the case! Just think, maybe this is the one that will put his/her foot down and push for the really upscale nursing home when you need one!
Wow, FIVE. I know I’d freak if I found out I was pregnant again and I only have 2 kiddos. You know, the funny thing is, you’ll see that baby and fall so deeply inlove you’ll wonder why you hadn’t thought of doing it sooner. Thinking of you!
Having my sixth in a little under three months… I laughed but my guess is April Fool’s!
You sound just like one of my closest friends when she found out she was pregnant with her 5th…. oh, girl, I’m here to hold your hand. Been here before and know how to support you!
And now I realize it’s April Fool’s Day…. shit!
So. I’m the second of 5. And five is awesome.
Also. My mom was 39 when she had my youngest brother.
AND. From the sibling perspective it has been totally rad having such a wide range (my youngest brother just turned 13, my older sister will be 31 this summer). My and my sister now have kids, and they love having young, cool uncles, and my parents are like, the best grandparents in the world because they are so used to having their own kids around and stuff.
And we’re all very close.
And also?
It’s great.
Congrats lady.
Five is an awesome number.
Love you lady. It’s okay to be freaked out.
I got bad reactions from most of family when I told them I was pregnant (including my now husband…) and I only have two kids.
My friends however were always excited for me! And so we will all be here with you and excited with you and nervous with you.
Five?
Holy shit!
No more make up sex for you young lady.
Really though – congratulations to you
If you can do 4 – I believe you are already Queen of the mothering universe
JT
x
Look at it this way- with 5 you will be considered an expert…
Seriously… even though you may dispute it, you sound like an awesome mom and there will be more love to share in your home!
I’m pretty sure 5 would kill me. But I admire women like you.
Well you have some time to get used to the idea.
xoxo
Wow. Heavy stuff. Been there. And I never told my family.
I’m sure with some time you will figure this out. Just know you have people around you, supporting you.
I hope by now you’ve had time to process it all and are moving into the excited stage!
Thinking of you – and still hoping your dragging your tush to BlogHer!
Oh, this was me when I was 43 and pregnant!
WTH happened? It’s alright now, but I remember that. I was so embarrassed. Truly.
Congratulations Tena!
I can see you are shocked and a little upset but once you hold the baby you will happy
I too hope you are still coming to Blogher! Ill drink for you
Seriously though- it will be ok… o and yea- if it makes you feel any better condoms failed for me at 23 and I wasn’t married yet– so yea– I’ve been there… definitely not just something that happens to 16 yr olds.
(((HUGS)))
5 huh? Oh How i’ve missed you! I’ve been away for awhile, but am back to stalking you again lol. but 5? honey ur still in shock but ur great! u have nothin to worry about. Me? I would be in a state of panic as well, but it’ll all be great. And I promise I won’t stare and point.
and the whole condom thing, well the pill failed for me when i was 16, the shot failed when i was 18, we planned the pregnancy when i was 25, and well too much alcohol was the cause when i was 27 (i think lol).
I believe that everything happens the way it’s supposed to. It kind of explains parking lot melt-downs (for some of us, anyway…)I love you, and am SOOOO happy for you all. It’s a blessing!
On a selfish note, does this mean BlogHer is out for you this year? What will we do without you?!