12 WEEKS!

 Today I'm officially 12 weeks! HOORAY! It may not seem that far, but for me it is a milestone. This pregnancy started off interesting when 2 doctors told me that I had 2 gestational sacs, but only one baby. So, essentially, that I started off with twins, and lost one. Upon following up with a specialist, I found out that I never had twins. I have a blood clot in my uterus called a subchorionic Hematoma. If you look at my ultrasound picture from my last post, you can totally see it! This adds complications to this pregnancy at such an early stage. I basically have to take it easy, and rest as much as I can. Modified bed rest. How is a mother of 5 supposed to rest? It has been a rough start! On top of that, I have been SO sick! I mean in bed everyday, can't do anything around the house sick. Maybe it is a blessing because it has made me rest more, and that is what I need to do for my blood clot to dissolve. I am so grateful for the moments I am able to see babies, especially newborns, to remind me of what this is all for!! Like a light at the end of the tunnel. I know this is all going to be worth it, and I can't wait for April when I can hold my precious baby in my arms! Have I mentioned that I think I am having a girl? (Vita is just as sure that we are having a girl) So, we will see!

Unexpected Blessings

Doesn't it seem when life is going along good and uneventful Heavenly Father throws in a little something to stir the pot a lil' ? My description of our life this past few months would be GOOD! Personally, I had accomplished some goals in my life, and was enjoying the results! Over the past year and a half, I had changed my life style and started exercising and eating good...with a 50 pound weight loss to show for it! I felt GREAT! We moved into an apartment to get our finances together, and then in May we moved into a perfect house for our family. I have enjoyed decorating and keeping the house clean. My baby turned 2, and we were enjoying feeling more free to go and do the activities that our family wanted to do. My hubby and I were dating and going out more, and really enjoying our time together!

In comes the unexpected blessings!

So, we took a trip to Utah for a family reunion the first week of August. It was a fun trip and we were able to visit with so many people! But.. during that trip my trusted I.U.D. fell out! What? Seriously....just my luck. I knew from the moment it fell out....I was pregnant. I cried for the next few days off an on. I know my body. I know how fertile I am. When people asked me at the reunion, " Are you Done?" I said, " I hope so, but we will have to see cause my IUD fell out!" Haha

Seriously, six kids? How can I be a good mother to 6 children. How can I give each of them what they need? How can I keep a clean house, food on the table, exercise, eat well, ect? And, why would Heavenly Father send this child to us instead of another family who has been trying, hoping and praying for a baby.

Postive Pregnancy Test came, and so did the morning sickness! Seriously it was instantaneous!

The following day, I was able to go to the temple. As I was sitting in the temple, feeling close to the spirit, I had a overwhelming experience where the spirit told me, "Jenna, do not look at this pregnancy as a burden. Look at it as a BLESSING"

A Blessing. This baby will be a blessing to our family's life. For whatever reason, this blessing is mine and is meant to come to me at this time. I can do it! Why?  Only because Heavenly Father wants this spirit to come to our family, and I know he has my back :) And now that this baby is here, and growing, I want it more then ever! I want my baby to know that although it was unexpected, we love you! We are excited that you are coming to this crazy family, and we cant wait to meet you!

                                                  My baby bump at only 7 weeks! I'm Huge!

My Beautiful baby! Nothing is better then seeing that heartbeat on the monitor for the first time! Pure Joy!




                                                                                              

We are Alive and Well!

It has been a Long time since I have been on this Blog thing! I want to resurrect my blog and use it as a journal for our family. So, what have we been up to for the last two years?

We are currently still living in the High Desert in Southern California. Tevita has his same job and all is going well with his career. I am a stay at home mom to 5 kids, and am expecting number 6 in April! I will blog about that another day. Penieli is an active 10 year old! He lives for football, and this is his 4th year playing for the Victorville Cowboy's. We enjoy being a football family and supporting him. Melemo'onia is turning 8 in 2 months. She is very excited for her upcoming baptism to become a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. She loves her piano lessons, and is very bright in school. Nevaeh is my energetic, crazy, affectionate, dancing 6 year old. (Almost) She just started piano lessons, and enjoys it very much.She can usually be found doing her own thing, singing her made up song, with dance moves to go with it! Calvin is my sweet 4 year old. He has such a kind Heart, and is known for walking around the house telling everybody how much he loves them and how beautiful they are! What would I do without that Boy?! He is in preschool and looks forward to it very much! Elijah is the cutest little 2 year old ever! He copies everything his brothers and sisters do, loves Yo Gabba Gabba, and loves to give hugs and kisses all day long! He as been a pretty easy toddler for me, and I am enjoying this stage with him. The newest member of out family is our 5 month old American Bulldog Haua. We chose him when he was only 2 weeks old, and he has been a wonderful addition to our family. He is the perfect breed for us! He is HUGE, and a great guard dog, but he is also very loving and affectionate. He is good with kids, and what can I say? I like him.

Now that my little summary is done, I just want to say I am going to use this blog as a journal for our family...so It is going to be REAL! Get ready to share in The Moala Family's highs, lows, joys, sorrows and everything in-between. I hate reading blogs where everything is sugar coated like some kind of dream.Let's get real. I am a PREGNANT STAY AT HOME MOM TO 5 KIDS!! Life is not always easy, but, It is worth the craziness!!

                        In the ways that matter most, I am one rich mama!

Are you done?

The last time I blogged, I was announcing my 5th pregnancy.

My 5th child in 8 years of marriage.

5 kids under the age of 7.

5 kids by the age of 27.

Our family would be a family of 7!
When I found out I was pregnant, I was a little surprised by the timing, but excited to meet the new member of our family. By the time the morning sickness set in, I was less excited, and more in the mode of survival. It's hard to take care of 4 little children and a house while you are feeling like crap! By 4months pregnant that wore off, and I was able to actually enjoy(for the most part) the new life that was growing in me. I tried to savor every little thing. I kept telling myself "This is your last pregnancy so make sure you remember it!" When people would ask me, "Are you done?" I always answered "YES!"

Of course I'm done, right? Why wouldn't I be. As much as I would love to be Michelle Duggar...I'm not.

Though the last part of pregnancy was painful and hard on my body, I must admit,
I MISS IT!

I really enjoyed feeling the life I was carrying move inside my body. The connection between two people who have never met face to face.

On May 6th I went in for a routine Dr.'s apt. and he sent me in to L&D to see if I was in labor. As I called my mom to tell her the news, I couldn't help but tell her the truth. The truth is that I was tearing up, actual tears, not out of fear, but out of the simple fact that I may never be pregnant again. I kept rubbing my belly trying to savor the moment. This chapter of my life may be over.

Turns out, I was in labor, and by 4:30 that evening I had my beautiful son,

Elijah Tutuila Moala

6lbs. 7 oz

He is so sweet! I am so thankful that he is here, blessing our family with his wonderful spirit. He was meant to be ours!

I'm thankful that the recovery from this C-section has been better then last time around.

I'm thankful for family and friends who helped us care for the rest of the crew, and fed us during the last few weeks.

I'm thankful that I have had my hubby home for two whole weeks to hold down the fort.

(He's a pretty HOT Mr. Mom if you ask me!)

I'm thankful that I have been able to nurse this son of mine, especially since he may be my last.

I'm thankful that the transition has been easy for my children, and that they love their little brother!

So, as for the question I have heard A MILLION times...

"ARE YOU DONE?"....................................

I really don't know. Some days I am, some days I'm not. I guess it's between The Lord, Vita, and I.

Only time will tell.......................

THE DAVID PRICE POSTARITY PART TWO

Sunday, September 13, 2009





7 years.....7 grandchildren! Who will be next?
Penieli 7, Mele 5, This 3, Nevaeh, 2, Calvin,1 Skyler 9 months, Logan 1 month







I know who will be next!!..............
*************Me! Yep that's right,
a Moala is on it's way********

The David Price Postarity

7 years.....7 grandchildren! Who will be next?

Penieli 7, Mele 5, This 3, Nevaeh, 2, Calvin,1 Skyler 9 months, Logan 1 month

My Bay Area Girls....Do they even miss me?

NO...They really don't! Mele and Nevaeh have been having so much fun being spoiled for 2 weeks by BOTH sets of grandparents, they don't even miss me. I sure do miss them! But, I have to say, two less kids is half the work, laundry,fighting ect. You know what I mean! I think we will have to make this 2 week grandparent visit our little tradition :)