sixth baby thoughts and update on the second trimester

Sixth baby letterboard announcement.

Thank you, thank you, thank you times a million for all of the sweet support we’ve received so far. I’ve shared before that having a large family can sometimes bring uncalled-for ridicule, so feeling all your love for our sixth baby means the world to us. Today I wanted to answer I few of the […]

our baby piñata gender reveal

A family pulls on strings of a blue and pink question mark pinata.

I’m so excited to be sharing the gender of baby number five with y’all today! We didn’t have an official reveal with friends, but we did invite some family over and Skyped with some too. We knew that we wanted to do something fun for the kids. That way those on Team Boy and those on […]

please, don’t ask me if i’m pregnant

Don't Ask Me If I'm Pregnant

Not too long ago I had posted something online about how pretty soon I wouldn’t be able to say I had four children under the age of six anymore. I had been referring to my son’s upcoming birthday where he would be turning six. However, that was not as clear as I assumed it to be. Shortly […]

monday musings #2: how I really feel about baby #4

How I really feel about baby #4

This post is a sensitive one. It might be an emotional trigger for those who are struggling with fertility issues or child loss. I wrote this with intended love and respect and I sincerely hope that I do not cause further heartache for anyone.  You can always feel free to email me at justine@littledoveblog.com ***************************** […]

monday musings #1: …and then some

  When I was pregnant with my son I gained 50 pounds. 50. Keep in mind that I was not underweight to begin with so this was well over the recommended weight gain for a woman that starts at a “normal” weight. 32 weeks, spring 2010. With ONE baby. Not twins. But maybe we should […]