I have some exciting news to share with you all! Can you believe it? We're expecting baby number five!
Now, I know some of you might have seen this coming, but trust me, the decision-making process was far from easy. In fact, I spent months searching for a sign that would help me determine which direction to take. And you know what? I finally found my answer, but little did I know, there was a curveball waiting for me that I could never have anticipated.
Join me as I share my story of unexpected challenges and newfound joy. I'll take you through my decision-making process, some of the unforeseen lows where I began to question my ability to handle it all, as well as the highs of peace and complete surprise. While it didn’t go as planned, through it all, I found the strength to appreciate what I had and stay true to my purpose. So, whether you're a mom of one or six, or even if you're still figuring out your own story, I promise you'll find inspiration in this episode.
In this episode, I talk about…..
- How we made the decision to have a fifth child.
- Dealing with feelings of uncertainty and fear during the decision-making process.
- Coping with unexpected depression and anxiety.
- Getting that big fat positive!
- Finding my role and purpose for our family.
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