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So, not 5 days after I got back from my job interviews in Austin, when we were on the precipice of a myriad of decisions, this happened:

 

Perfectly solidifying the one we had pretty much just made to stay here in Fort Worth. Sure we'll have less money than we would if I moved to a firm job, and JP's income on this new path is completely uncertain, all at a time when we're adding 5 more years of daycare and having to reacquire all the baby stuff we gave away when we moved (and we did give away Everything) and just generally adding a 5th person to our 3-bedroom household. But. But, I have maternity leave in this job (unpaid maternity leave, thank you federal government, but some short term disability insurance will help for 8 of those 12 weeks) and the new firm had none. I am flexible and happy and have the best work-life balance I think you can have in a full-time attorney job. JP may be uncertain, but he's happy and the captain of his own ship (or however he puts it) and will be home in the mornings and random times during the day. We've made good friends here, like the schools, and most importantly, we're really REALLY excited about becoming a party of five.

Particularly JP, my only-child husband, who has been pushing for a 3rd baby/big family for a while now. On my end, I found that a few months of unsuccessful trying will make you a little crazy and a LOT certain that you really do want that 3rd baby you were "just going to try for and see what happens."

Estimated due date November 20th. First ultrasound April 4th. Currently on a 13-hour car ride with JP, the kiddos, and Tex to visit my sister in Colorado for Easter.

So very excited.