It’s a secret I’ve been holding closely to my heart. It’s a secret, so big, we didn’t even tell our parents for months. Six years after being pregnant with our triplets, my husband and I are thrilled to announce I am pregnant with our rainbow baby!
I’ve sat staring at a blank page for the past hour, trying to figure out how to put my emotions into words. The tears have poured down my face, my heart racing as I think about finally sharing our news with the world. Truth be told, being pregnant after child loss is one of the most difficult things I have gone through in my life. We are so excited to welcome this new baby to our family, yet it’s scary knowing all that I have been through in the past. A rainbow baby is a term used for a baby born after loss. At the end of the storm is often a rainbow, and this baby is a symbol of hope.
Six years ago, we became pregnant with our triplets. After experiencing the deaths of Abby and Parker, and my own near death experience, having more children was put on the back burner. Over the years we talked about it. I always thought we would have more than one child here on earth, but to be honest, I was too scared. I couldn’t imagine going through a pregnancy, wondering each week what complications might arise. And I couldn’t fathom losing another child.
Six months ago, we decided our family was complete. We signed the papers and said goodbye to our fertility clinic, closing that chapter of our lives. We were in a good place, happy with our little family that included Peyton here on earth, and Abby and Parker in Heaven. But God had other plans for us. This was truly meant to be.
We are so thrilled to be welcoming another bundle of joy into our lives and I’m feeling good, other than being constantly exhausted. As I turn 39-years-old later this week, I can definitely say being pregnant at close to 40 is SO much more tiring than in my early 30’s!
I’m scared and so many milestones bring back memories of my triplet pregnancy, but I’m in good hands. The same team of doctors who saved my life and my children are taking good care of me. I am at appointments weekly and this baby is being closely monitored. While I delivered the triplets more than 17 weeks premature, we are all hopeful that I will have a long and healthy pregnancy this time around.
My family is so grateful for your support over the years and I am beyond excited to finally share our news! The coming months will be difficult. There have already been plenty of sleepless nights, anxiety and grief, and I know more will come as I start to reach the milestones from my triplet pregnancy. But thanks to my family, an amazing group of friends, and a support system that spans the globe, I will make it through this pregnancy. Our sweet baby is already so loved and we are so excited to have you along for this next chapter of our lives.
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Oh my Gosh I’m in tears. I’m so very happy and excited for you all. God has blessed you. I can’t wait to follow your pregnancy and cheer you all the way. I will be saying prayers for you and your rainbow baby.
Congrats to you and your family.
Oh Stacey, I am so very HAPPY for you & your family. I am in tears right now and thanking God
that he has blessed you with this pregnancy. I am not crying because I am sad, I CRY FOR HAPPY! Got that saying from a movie I saw years ago. I will say some extra prayers for you every day. I know you all will be okay. Continue taking care of yourself and may God be with you.
Jane
I’m just so happy for you and your family! I’m sitting here crying happy tears!. Congratulations!
Congratulations ??. You are all in my prayers!
Congratulations, to you and all family
I’m so very happy for you and your family. I was concerned when you said u had news. Afraid actually that you were moving on. I am looking forward to you spending your pregnancy months with your fans. God bless you!
Stacey, we used to watch you on WAND when you were on in Decatur. We are so happy for you about this new baby. May the Lord be walking with you during this time and help you not to be afraid. We know you will be leaning Him during this time.
Oh my goodness!!! Congratulations Stace, sending you and your family so much love and hope… Lots of love!!!
WOW! What a sweet surprise! Prayers for you, and your earthly family.
I am in tears SOOOOO happy for you! YES!
Stacey, we watched you on WAND when you were in Decatur. We are so happy to hear your news above the new baby. We know the Lord will be walking with you during this time. He will help you not to be afraid. We look forward to following you this time as we did before. May the Lord bless yo and your family.
I am so so so happy for you! Congrats!!!
I know it is so scary…I lost my sweet Evelyn at 30 weeks back in 2015 and I was so scared to be pregnant again, Like you, I only had one living daughter at the time. I won’t lie, the pregnancy after the loss was so very hard. But you know what? The day my son was born, I thought oh Everett (his name) you are so worth it! I can see how someone came up with the term rainbow. <3
God is so good!
I am so thrilled for you! May God richly bless you and your precious family. You are such an inspiration!
Congratulations my prayers will be with you as you walk this journey. Yes God is good and I’m so excited for your family!!
So happy for you Stacey…and love the testimony of faith in your post and blog!!! Blessings!!!
God works in mysterious ways on HIS timeline, not ours. Trust and accept that this is his very special plan for you and your family. Don’t be anxious or afraid. This is such a special gift given to you. Congratulations. Enjoy the ride an we will enjoy taking the ride with you. Thank you for sharing this special news! I hope that you already feel the comfort of knowing than you have prayers being said for you from all over the world! Peace to you! ❤️
I am so excited for u.
Prayers for an uneventful pregnancy.
Jane
I am so very happy for you and will keep you in prayer. My granddaughter delivered our rainbow baby on March 3, 2019 and although it was a stressful time we are so blessed with our little guy.?❤️
I am so happy for you and your family. I am a child that was not expected to make. I was born in the 50’s. At 1 1/2 pounds and 6 months early. God step in and give me the chance to be a mom in my 30’s. I wish you and your family all the best.
How wonderful! I am so happy for you and your precious family. Prayers will be said for all of you to have a good and safe pregnancy. This is wonderful. God is good!
I am so happy for you & your family. Wishing you the best of luck and know this was just meant to be!!
Congratulations. So happy for you and your family . Hugs
Congratulations to your family. Payton will be a wonderful big sister
Congrats to the new baby Stacey hope everything goes well with both of you I’ll be praying for the both of you
This is just the best news ever. Words can’t desctibe how happy I am for you and your family. Peyton will be at a great age to be very “helpful”. Congratulations and can’t wait to follow you as you go through this pregnancy to the happy ending that I know is there for you,
What wonderful news! Sending hugs and prayers to all of you!!
U have a lot of follower and a lot of people cheering u and ur family. Congrats to u and ur family may the Lord watch over u.
Congrats to the new baby Stacey hope everything goes well with both of you I’ll be praying for the both of you
Oh congratulations, how wonderful, I am so happy for you! I’ve been a longtime lurker, I think I first ran across you because of the broadcast connection (I was in news before) and have loved following your writing about motherhood ♥️ Such wonderful news!!
Awe, thank you so much!
Stacey, congrats! We lived in Decatur and watched WAND. We moved to Texas in 2014 to be close to our grandaughter. You and your family will be on my prayer list and keep us posted! Give Peyton a big warm hug!