We are excited to announce that baby #6 will be joining our family this October. Will we have another home birth, or find out the gender? I can’t wait to share some of the details with you!
Watch our pregnancy announcement video
Will we find out the gender?
No, we will not. We found out the gender with our first two babies, and we kept it a surprise with the last three. I love dreaming about the gender the entire 41 weeks.
It gives me an exciting surprise to look forward to in labor!
When am I due?
I am due on October 15th. I have gone past the due date with 4 of 5 kids, with the exception being a hospital birth that was induced (different story for a different day). I never expect to have kids “on time” My third and fourth were both more than a week past. I find that going into the birth process not expecting to go on time makes it way less of a stressful event. When I went into labor with Micah one day past the due date I was shocked that he was coming so early. I had fully planned to go 41 weeks +.
My boys were all over 8 and a half pounds, and none of them were harder to birth than my smaller girls. I am totally fine going past the due date again.
Why am I showing already?
Ok, I’m sure no one would be rude enough to actually ask this question (well maybe on Youtube, people can be crazy over there!) but you might be wondering.
This is my sixth baby in 10 years. I am the worst about diligently repairing my muscles after birth. I have diastasis recti for years now. There are exercises you are supposed to do between pregnancies to prevent that.
Because of this, when my baby grows beyond the size of a blueberry, my ab muscles hold nothing back.
With babies 3, 4, 5 and now 6, sadly, I have had complete strangers ask about my pregnancy at 12 weeks gestation. My belly button has already popped, you guys.
Did I have morning sickness in the first trimester?
I felt nauseated off and on from about 6 weeks. I still am experiencing the occasional nausea now, at 13 weeks, but it is mostly tapering off. It is a relief to get back to my normal diet and energy levels. I have never thrown up with any of my pregnancies, but the whole first trimester I just feel tired and nauseated. It is definitely not fun!
I would take the third trimester over the first any day.
Will we have another home birth?
As you all know we moved to our new farmhouse in January. The last thing on my mind during the whole crazy house selling and moving process was whether or not my midwife would travel to our new location. I wasn’t planning to be pregnant anytime soon.
Well surprise surprise, this became a fairly immediate concern when I got that positive pregnancy test just weeks later.
I reached out to our midwife, and though the location is slightly out of the range, she and the nurse that normally attends my birth actually live closer to this location than our last! So, barring any unforeseen circumstances, we are planning a home birth here in the new farmhouse.
You can see my last home birth story here: Introducing Micah Bobby Gene- My Bradley Method Home Birth Story
Was this pregnancy unplanned/were you surprised?
I can’t say it was unplanned, because we don’t do a whole lot of planning in general in this area. I was surprised though! This is our seventh pregnancy (one miscarriage) and I have never gotten pregnant while nursing a baby overnight. Every other time I have been pregnant it was only after I cut out the night feedings, and gave my body an eight hour stretch without any nursing sessions.
Micah still nurses three or four times a night, so although I knew it was possible, I wasn’t expecting it. Normally I am pretty aware of what is going on with my body, but we were so busy with the move I just wasn’t paying any attention to the signs that I should have normally noticed.
It was a very happy surprise though!
Did you have an ultrasound?
I didn’t share a whole lot about this, but with Micah I avoided ultrasounds completely. I just felt for that particular pregnancy that getting the tests done wouldn’t change any outcomes. With this baby, I went in for my first appointment at 12 weeks pregnant. When I told the midwife how unsure I was of my dates, she asked if we could do a quick measurement.
With home births, midwives can’t legally deliver babies before 38 weeks or after 42 weeks. It is too risky to be outside of the average 40. For this reason, I consented to a very quick measurement. I definitely didn’t want to risk being wrong and going into labor outside of the normal range. She put the wand on for a moment, and moved it around until the full baby was in the frame. She measured and saw that I was 12 weeks and 1 day.
It definitely made me more relieved and excited to tell the kids after seeing that little baby jump around on the screen!
I haven’t decided if I will consent to the 20 week scan or not, but it is something I will prayerfully consider and make the decision later.
Do we have names picked out?
We are the WORST when it comes to this. Although clearly I am pregnant for an entire nine months, you would think it comes as a surprise to us that we have to select a name at the end! Haha.
With our last three, we literally had no boy names picked at the time of birth. When they all three came out boys, Luke and I looked at each other dumfounded like, “What are we going to call this kid?”
Our first born son didn’t have a name for three days.
Now if it is a girl, we have several contenders! We have always loved the names: Rosalie June, Anna Elizabeth, Lydia… and so many more I can’t even think of right now. We could name another five girls no problem! Boys on the other hand, I feel like my sister and I have already claimed the best boys names and there are none left. That being said, I know if its a boy we will come up with something. We just probably won’t even talk about it until that fourth boy is staring us in the face.
We literally called Micah “Rosie June” the entire pregnancy. When he came out he didn’t look so much like our little Rosie any more!
Birth Story Junkie? I shared a few of mine on the blog:
Introducing Micah Bobby Gene- Our Bradley Method Home Birth Story
The Arrival of Jude- a Home Birth Story
Baby in the Van Story- Eli’s Exciting Arrival!
Thanks so much for stopping by the farmhouse, and sharing in this exciting time in our lives!
Nita says
congratulations to you and your family….God bless
Michele says
Super excited for y’all. This is such an awesome time for your family. I love how you are waiting to know the gender until birth. I wished I would have waited. I think it’s the way it’s probably meant to be.
Keri says
I’m very excited for You and Your Family!!! Congratulations 💗 it’s such wonderful news 💗💕😊🤗
Rebecca says
Congratulations! Very exciting news!
Susan says
Congratulations!! You look adorable and I wish you and your sweet family all the best!!
Kathy says
Congratulations! Will enjoy sharing the journey…
Suzanne says
If you have a boy, may I offer a few name suggestions? Some of my favorites are:
Nicolas
Skye
Gideon
Paul
Jacob
My prayers for a happy healthy pregnancy and baby.
Lisa says
Thanks! We need all the boy name suggestions we can get!
Lindsey says
Oh my gosh, how exciting! Congrats to you guys! I’d love to see you have a girl to even things up, but of course either one will be such a blessing!
Deb says
Well how exciting! So happy for you all. Number 6 seems like such a milestone. My best friend in high school was the oldest of 10 and THAT was such a smooth running home. I also want to school with a girl who was one of 17 sand anotgger family had 18. Those were BIG families. But back in the 50’s I’d say 6 kids were a “normal” amount. You sand Luke seem to have a great handle on the parenting thing, so I’m sure you’ll just roll along! CONGRADULATIONS, have fun, rest when needed, eat well, enjoy!
Emily says
Congratulations Lisa!! Praise the Lord for this new life added to your family. So excited for you. Micah’s face in the first picture is just excellent! 🙂 I can so relate to everything you shared in this post. I had six babies in 10 years too (youngest is currently 2), one miscarriage, fellow home birth mama! 🙂 Looking forward to following along with your pregnancy!
Melissa Taulbee says
What a blessing!! So happy for you and your family.
Shellie says
Congratulations! That’s so exciting!
Grace says
Congratulations! Your family is such an inspiration. Excited for this new baby, and chapter as we follow along. We had a hard time picking names also. Now I’m doing our family tree on ancestry and finding all KINDS of fabulous names in our family going back centuries. Wish I would have been doing this when pregnant. lol Wishing you an easy pregnancy and birth, and a healthy child.
Ann Marie says
So exciting!! Congratulations to all!!
Lisa says
Congratulations to your family. A new baby is always good news! I have 12 kids, 10 of them are BOYS!! Naming the last few were tough, but we always figured it out! Our boys are Cody, Dylan, Ethan, Seth, Nathan, Luke, Kellen, Jordan, Caleb and Levi.
Stephanie Pittman says
Congratulations!! You are a wonderful family and your new baby will be welcomed and loved, I know.
Laurie Suz says
Congratulations! This is such happy news! I pray all will be well with the pregnancy and birth. God bless you all. 🙂
Tracey Godfrey says
Congratulations to the whole family. A ne life what a blessing. Continued plain sailing for the pregnancy. Thank you for sharing with us.
Robbie says
Well what a wonderful surprise! Thank you for sharing your new little “secret”! May God continue to bless you and your sweet family!
Jenni says
Congratulations Lisa and family! What’s a little more crazy anyway, right?! I have have an easy time with boy names and harder with girls which worked out fine for us. I’ve got 5 boy names I could recommend 😉
Janice says
Congratulations! ❤
Sally says
Awww 🥰 Congratulations Lisa!! How exciting !!!! I’ve been following you now only about 6 months but I’ve binged watched your videos multiple times lol. You are so refreshing in this day and age!! I respect and admire your lifestyle and I’m slowly making changes to my own. I’m super excited about your new home and now another little baby 💕 really looking forward to sharing the next year with you and your family . Lots of love , Sally
Suzy says
Congratulations!!! What a very special time👼
Michele says
Lisa … I am so very happy for you & your family ~ Blessings to you all !!!
Katie says
Congrats! I am expecting #3, due late October. God willing, this will be my third home birth. The second one was significantly easier than the first, hoping this one keeps the trend going! I used this little book, written by a friend, to prep for my second: https://www.amazon.com/Empowered-Birth-Becoming-Fearless-Labor-ebook/dp/B014HY6S64/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?keywords=empowered+birth&qid=1554743484&s=gateway&sr=8-1
I’m sure you’ve got the whole labor and birth thing down by now, but take a look. It’s a fabulous little book.
Anna says
Congratulations!
I know what a blessing it is, as someone who has one child only, thanks to adoption.
Also, just gotta say, I am partial to Anna Elizabeth. That is my name.
In the meantime I will keep watching and reading whet you put out there.
Best wishes for you and your family.
Peg says
I am so excited for you and your family‼️ I loved reading your posts and it takes me back! I have 4 daughters, not one ultrasound, not knowing the gender until we saw her and used no medication…..I am so proud of you and raising our Future 😘 wonderful parents💕
Heidi says
Oh…such SWEET news!!!! I’m delighted for you and the family. (I’m a middle child of 9-a large family!)
May the Lord bless this baby even now as God is forming her/him in your womb!
Alice says
Congratulations!! I can’t help feeling the new house will really become yours once you bring your youngest child into it.
I love the names you guys choose and these new girl contenders are straight from my own list! My brother’s name is Oliver James Rhys and I’ve always thought that was lovely. Sean, Seth, and Rohan/Rowan are off the top of my head some others I wonder if you might like.
Looking forward to this sweet Autumn baby!!
Mary Bristol says
Congratulations! How wonderful and exciting for y’all! Working with the public in the last 12 months,25+ years in the private sector, I am appalled and amazed at what people will say out loud or ask. Enjoy your time and I would simply ignore questions you feel are invasive.
Megan says
Congratulations! My daughter’s birthday is October 15th so I can definitely tell you it’s a good day! I went into labor right at midnight on that day, only two days late, so she apparently really wanted that to be her birthday.
Your baby belly is adorable, even if it’s shown up early. I know it’s crazy to most people but I miss my pregnant belly so much and I couldn’t wait to show.
Sharon says
I started following your content on YouTube this year and then found your blog. Such beautiful content in the midst of our busy, crazy world! Thank you! Congratulations on this new pregnancy. Each one is a precious gift from God, full of His fingerprint and purpose!
Gerri Gerling says
Congratulations! I love the names Adam, Andrew and Seth. Emma Grace and Lily Anne for girl. Gods blessing on you and your family, Lisa. May God grant you and yours peace, joy, health and His abiding love.
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Joan Hobbs says
Congratulations!!
Dawn says
Congratulations to you and your family!
Julie Briones says
Congrats, Lisa! Blessings from the Lord, right?! I would encourage joining some HS groups, too! They ‘get it’, even when they don’t have a big fam. 😉 I was going to post a congrats on the FB group, but figured I can’t keep up on all of them, and don’t want to offend anyone else.. ya know? So, congrats here! 😉
Rhadonda says
I am soooo happy for you!! I believe children are truly a gift from God! And you have the perfect place for a whole bunch of them!!
Erica says
Congratulations! If I may be so bold as to suggest a few boy names (since I stopped at 3):
Levi
Parker
Utah
Sandra says
Isaac, Daniel, Paul. I like that your children all have Bible names.
Congratulations to all.
You will never know how all of your postings, videos, recipes, sewing, etc. has/does inspire me. God bless your family.
McKenzy says
We’ve always had boy names and not girl names! Luckily we have had 3 boys and our fourth due to arrive in August will be a girl!
If she was to be a boy I’d want to name him Sullivan “Sully” for short.
But she won’t be a Sully, so we must keep thinking of names. Lol
Jess - Roots Out West says
So darn exciting!! Congrats to your family! A new baby to add to your new farmhouse. Life sure is fun and full of happy surprises.
Felicia Raelee Sheridan says
I love your girl names! I we had two boy names we liked…and only have two boys! Malachi and Judah. I have no idea what name we would pick if we had another little guy. My little sisters name is Rosezalee… We call her Rose, or Rosie ( or if we want to get at her…Rosy Posy)…SUCH a fun name.
Joan says
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OF YOU!! 💚❤️
Michele M / Finch Rest says
WOW, best wishes and, um YIKES.
Must be all that fresh air and living naturally – it really is as God intended (Be Fruitful and Multiply) but whew –
6 in 10 years, with a loss too – that is some crazy sauce. I wish and pray all the best for you and your beautiful family, Lisa.
Mr, Lisa had better start sleeping on the couch from now on. ;- )
Janice Woods says
There will always be negative people that are more than willing to share their thoughts about your life. I am so happy for you and your growing family. Congratulations to you all!
Michele says
Wow!! Baby number six. Blessings all around. I am so happy for your family. The kiddos must be going crazy. If anyone can handle six children, it’s you Lisa. Such grace and style. Can’t wait until October— not just because I love fall (y’all) but for you. 👶❤️💫🙌🏼
Melissa Seppala says
Congratulations! Fellow home birth momma here. I have 8 children. 4 of them home births. 5 girls, 3 boys. Our baby boy( 9 months) was born 17 years after our last boy. Our boy names are Lando, Cody, and Levi.
Jessica Murray says
Lisa my dear friend, I am so happy for you. I don’t think crazy sauce are the right words for your family. I think beautiful and blessed. Your children have two strong, loving and stable parents. I hope you have a few more. They would be blessed to be a part of your family. I am so happy for you all. God bless.
Rebecca says
Congratulations , I’m so happy for you and your hubby…. I love watching your videos and seeing your children . The farmhouse is absolute breathtaking… I can wait to see what plans you have for the nursery and everything as a whole… The garden can’t wait to see it… Take care..🍼
Dinah says
Lisa- you are just my hero. I have been following you since I found out I was pregnant with my first, back when I knew I wanted to go the natural route, but had absolutely no game plan! I think I just found you over one of my many googling sessions, and your posts and stories inspired me and gave me such confidence! I came from a large family and loved (almost, haha) every moment and my husband and I are also planning to have several more. Congratulations and I’ll be thinking of/praying for you every time I see you on insta!
Willow says
Please unsubscribe me from any and all of your posts and sites. I understand having children is a personal decision for each couple,n My opinion is ” Just because you can doesn’t mean you should.” Good luck with the baby and your family.
Martha says
Lisa, How exciting! You are very blessed!! Hope you are feeling well! Love to you all!!
Karolyn Love says
I am soo happy for you and your family!! I am 71 and come from a family of 7 kids and there are still 6 of us alive!! (lost oldest brother to a snowmobile accident in 1972…sad for all of us..) But, I have such great memories of us growing up with a built-in play group!!! Congratulations and God Bless all of you!
Karolyn Love says
P.S.: That picture of you and your kiddos is so precious….they are beautiful children and look so excited for a new family member!!
Abby says
Congrats Lisa! Your family is so beautiful and you are so inspiring! I know this new little one is still baking but perhaps you could do a post/video on how you introduce baby to solids? Thanks!!
Danni says
Congratulations! This news makes me so happy! Ever since I found out I was pregnant, I have been consuming your content on video and now blog, as I love your approach to motherhood. I am excited to see all the new content and learn more from you.
Natasha Miller says
Congratulations! I totally get the showing by 12 weeks. By baby #6, I could barely keep it a secret past 8 weeks. Blessings over you and this pregnancy 🙂
Katie says
Congratulations!!!!!!! So happy for you and your family. Such cute photos with the kids 🙂
Neise says
I would love to see a sewing video as we have a grandbaby due the same time and want to do some sewing for him or her. I do blankets bibs and burb clothes. so far. God Bless
Holly says
So exciting!! Congrats to you all! I’m the oldest of 9 girls so I love seeing other big families 🙂 And I only have two girls of my own, but I also started showing very early with the second. I’m sure if I ever have a third I’ll look halfway done seeing as I still look 20 weeks pregnant three years later lol.
Amy says
Congratulations! I have an Anna AND an Elizabeth and my mom and grandmother are both Lydia…so you go girl! We always struggled with boy names too! We came up with Oliver when I was 41.5 weeks pregnant (with Elizabeth) and our waiter at the Mexican restaurant (trying to induce labor!) was named Oliver. We didn’t use it until the next go round though. I also have an Adam… which is, I think, my favorite (don’t tell my other kids). Keep the the good work. Love your blog.
Lydia says
Congratulations! I’m partial to the name Lydia 😉 I’ve gotten compliments on it my whole life.
Jenn says
Lisa, congratulations! Your approach to birth is so similar to mine. We have nine children now. When people would ask me if my babies were sleeping through the night, I was always like…ummm no, I don’t want to be pregnant again just yet. It really does help with spacing, although not forever! My longest time was 18 months, which was pretty nice! So happy for your family!
Rachel says
Congratulations! You look great!
We have 6 boys and 1 girl.
Our boys’ names are:
James
Porter
Shepherd
Robert
Henry
George
😊