With the low birth rate in Spain, where women have an average of 1.33 children, it is almost unthinkable to think of such a pregnancy announcement. Although there will surely be cases, and many couples would have more children than they have if the conditions were different, it is not something that is seen frequently, without a doubt.
Recently, Jessica Roberts of the Raising Roberts blog shared a funny photo on your Instagram account announcing, in a super sweet and original way, that the seventh baby is coming.
The new family member will be born in February 2018 and although it was a big surprise, his parents and his six brothers (or) expect him full of love and enthusiasm.
Surprise !! Our hands, hearts, home, and vehicle are going to be a little more full next February ❤️ We experienced a major scare 2 weeks ago so I am feeling extra grateful to be able to share this news. I have shared a bit more about what happened on my blog (link in my bio.) I promise that's not supposed to be click bait but it ended up being way too much to type out here. Anyway, I know there are many people who think we are crazy (and they're probably right!) But I would kindly ask that if you don't have anything kind to say, please don't comment! Every child is a blessing, whether the 1st or the 7th 😬 Well, here we go… again! #therobertseight #growingarobertsbaby
A shared post by Jessica (@mrsjessicaroberts) on Jul 18, 2017 at 12:51 p.m. PDT
However, although now it is all happiness, Jessica tells in her blog that she spent a few very hard weeks due to blood losses in the first weeks, after the confirmation of pregnancy in week six of pregnancy.
After some tests, much distress and a few days of rest, finally a new ultrasound confirmed that the baby's heart was beating strong and healthy. The cause of the bleeding had been an intrauterine hematoma a fairly frequent condition but which are of great concern.
She also admits that she feels worried because the smallest Clementine will no longer be the baby of the family. Something that mothers will always feel guilty, even if we have two or seven children.
Yesterday I woke up sick to my stomach. I was so excited to finally announce the pregnancy, but inside I was afraid of the reaction we'd get to adding ANOTHER baby to our crew. I was prepared to monitor the comments and delete anything hurtful. But as I watched your comments come in, and read your encouraging words, I was absolutely overwhelmed! Guys! You are amazing! Thank you so much! I usually love to respond to each person but it's not even possible in this case and I find that so amazing. Thank you, thank you, thank you! It was so very encouraging to read every single comment. If you do have any questions you want answered, try asking again over the next few days so I can get back to you! Anyway, on a different note - for all of you who ask "how do you do it?" - funny timing, I was interviewed probably about 6 weeks ago, before I knew I was pregnant, on the @littlemissdessa blog and today it is live! Follow the link in her bio and go to the blog to read more about our daily lives ❤️
A shared post by Jessica (@mrsjessicaroberts) on Jul 19, 2017 at 1:46 PDT
Similarly, he confesses that he feels true fear of people's comments knowing that they are waiting for another baby. People always think without thinking about the damage they can do to others.
"We received a lot of annoying jokes (nothing funny) about the size of our family. People try to do it" innocently "but they are still painful. But after all this scare with the possible loss of pregnancy, I decided that it is not fair that this precious life is not celebrated, even when there are people who want to joke about the existence of this child. So I am hugging and celebrating this new life, which has us all so excited. "
Congratulations to the big family!
