Amy Antoinette

Motherhood & Authentic Living

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Growing Our Family

I’ve already announced my pregnancy on Instagram a few weeks ago (thank you for all the kind words and lovely comments), but I thought I’d make it official on my blog too. I am blessed to be 19 weeks pregnant with our fourth child – my third pregnancy and what we hope will be our second living child, due to join us in November. We found out about our tiny blessing the day before Mother’s Day, just three days before we moved to the USA, amongst a whirlwind of emotions centred around new life and new beginnings. 
Pregnancy after loss will always be difficult. Deciding to start that journey again is a big decision – we knew it would involve a lot of anxiety, and stir up a fresh round of grief. It’s taking the risk of the worst happening again, allowing the possibility of the indescribable pain we have experienced to reach us again. But as we discovered with Henry, it is a risk worth taking. We know there are no guarantees, and it will always be ‘if’ we take a baby home, and not ‘when’ for us. So we focus on the simplicity of this…

I am pregnant with our fourth child. A beautiful gift, a tiny life I am humbled to be carrying, who we already love so much. The delicate kicks and turns so precious and miraculous, so profound. I hope that we get to watch this baby grow as we have done with Henry, and I hope that we are blessed with many years of knowing and loving him or her.

           

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  5. Lauren says

    Congratulations, again! I am so, so happy for your little family!

    I can't help but feel as though I need to touch on this as I was one of those announcing my pregnancy around the same time as you and we follow one another on Twitter. I really, truly hope that my announcement (if you saw it!) did not add to your distress. I can only apologise if it did. Without facts, this is my third pregnancy in a year and a half. Please try not to feel as though your emotions are isolated, there are those of us who may seem carefree about their pregnancy but inwardly the story really is quite different.

    I just wanted to reach out and let you know that while our losses vary in circumstance you're not alone with your fears and I hope that they aren't too predominant in your life, right now.

    Wishing you a healthy and peaceful pregnancy, Amy! x

  8. lucy at dear beautiful says

    Oh congratulations. I am so happy for you. I understand how this must be such a worrying time for you, but what an exciting way to be kicking of your new american adventures. Wishing you all the best for a happy, healthy pregnancy. x

  10. Megan Hunt says

    I've already said congratulations on Instagram but I just wanted to say it on here again. I hope you have a happy and healthy pregnancy Amy. We're only around 2/3 weeks apart! xo

  13. Kerry Dyer says

    Aw congratulations Amy! We are terrified of getting pregnant again after losing Rocco at 15 weeks pregnant, we know it's going to be a long road of grief and anxiety but I know my body can do it as Sienna is and was perfectly healthy, we just have to be thankful we have the chance to try again! x

  15. Michelle says

    I am wishing the absolute best for your pregnancy and hope that your fourth child is healthy and happy. I know it must be hard, especially as you just moved and can't visit your first two children but they're always with you in the love you carry for them. I hope the US is treating you well. :hugs:

  21. Jordan Nolan says

    What an amazing story, and I am so happy for you and your growing family! There are so many amazing places to take your little ones while you are here in Virginia! So much to explore. Congratulations!

    xx! Jordan Taylor | petiteMODERN

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