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I have been feeling a pull on my heart that our next child is going to be arriving sooner than we had planned. With my baby girl, I knew in my soul that I was getting pregnant within the upcoming 2 months—and sure enough, as the second month came, I became pregnant with her. I also knew in my soul that she was going to be born at the end of May, even though she was due in June. And so, I know to trust my intuition when it comes to my children's timing. So, according to my sense, I will be becoming pregnant again in the next year. Which is so exciting, but also terrifying! My next child has also picked their name already—but I don't plan to share it publicly for their privacy and will be picking a pseudonym for them when they come.

    We had planned to wait until our baby was at least 15 months old to start trying for our second. However, even if we try to aim for that, I feel in my bones that our next baby will be coming much sooner. So 2 under 2 is going to be something I need to learn to adjust to! I am so excited for my family to continue growing—I want 4 or 5 children ultimately—but I am also nervous about how hard my pregnancy could be if it's anything like the last one. I want to prepare better, but I'm not sure exactly what needs to happen for that and I don't know how long I have to prepare. I know I need to increase my iron and folate stores, get stronger, and eat better, but beyond that, I don't know how to ready myself.

    The idea of having such a difficult pregnancy while also taking care of my young baby girl still is nerve-wracking, but I know God will fill the gaps where I fall short. Praise Him for my motherhood, my babies, and my incredible husband! And praise Him for all the support He's given me and will continue to provide. I know that everything would be that much harder without Him. And because I know He provides for His children, it will all turn out okay. The love I have to give will increase and the time will stretch as I need according to my faithfulness and consistency. I hope that I'm able to raise my children with such confidence in the Lord! Even when it's scary, I can rely on the comfort of knowing the Lord has a plan and will make a way. 

    And I will use this opportunity to ask you all what you suggest I do or look into to prepare for my growing family! How do you physically and mentally prepare for that shift? I appreciate any suggestions!  

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