Pregnant Again!

Yup, it's true. And I was in no way foreshadowing that announcement in my last post, contrary to what Liz thought, since I only found out on Sunday. But it's interesting when I look at it all now how many signs there have been. The fact that I was referencing my next child, the movies about pregnant people I watched on Sunday, that Matt asked for another baby for his birthday. It's all very weird actually. I must say that this news was not exactly welcome at first because I was not at all prepared. We had decided not to try again for another year or two when our finances were in order. We wanted to wait until we were adequately prepared for the cost of another child. But, that is not what happened. And now that I've had a couple of days to process this information, I am starting to get excited. Things will work out, I'm sure of it.

Now, my work situation becomes a bit more critical. I doubt that I can continue working here after the baby is born on the money I make. I think that I will end up OWING the daycare money. I have been looking at my other options recently anyway (unknowing of my pregnancy) hoping to just move on and make more money to cover us as we were. But now, it is even more of an issue to find a job that pays more, but is still a relaxed and compassionate environment about family priorities. But who is going to hire a pregnant person? I know that I can't legally be discriminated against but that doesn't mean that there aren't other convenient reasons to be disqualified from a job. Let's be real. Also, many companies have requirements for previous work history in order to take advantage of their disability coverage. And FMLA doesn't kick in until 12 months of employment. I would have to really trust that the new company wouldn't replace my position. On the other hand, I could give this job my "9 month notice" and look for a new job after I have the baby. And there is always the possibility that something will work out with the job I already have. Who knows.

For now, I will just roll with the punches. I will have to be upfront and honest at any job interviews I choose to go to, even if it risks me not getting the job, because I will not want to play games after I start. Besides, you can't hide a huge belly. But I have faith that everything will fall into place. Just gotta take it one day at a time.

But I have been reminded of all the great things I can look forward to in the meantime. Lacey is so gentle with the babies at daycare so it will be so sweet to see her with her little sibling. And I can never get enough of Matt being at my beckon call. I sure did miss that after I gave birth! The little kicks and rolls. I hope that this pregnancy goes as smoothly as the first. And I've decided I want another little girl!