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Viral Birth Announcement Champions Larger Families
In a charming and humorous birth announcement, Raleigh couple Sarah and Jake Thompson share their excitement over the arrival of their fourth child. With 4-year-old twin daughters and a 3-year-old son already in the mix, they are now preparing for another little boy to join their lively household. To their surprise, Sarah and Jake noticed that enthusiasm for their family grew dimmer with every additional baby, prompting them to creatively adapt a parody of Miley Cyrus’s “We Can’t Stop” to express their feelings.
Sarah, 30, reflected on how the reaction to their fourth pregnancy was markedly different from the joy expressed when they announced their first. “When I told people about our fourth baby, there was hardly any excitement. It seems like we’ve crossed some invisible line in what society expects from a family,” she shared with TODAY.com. “For some reason, having four children feels like a taboo in today’s culture, and it’s not celebrated like it should be.”
Their playful video has struck a chord with many parents who come from larger families. The decision regarding family size is deeply personal and varies for everyone. Whether you have one, two, three, or more children, it’s almost guaranteed that someone will have an opinion about it.
Having experienced similar judgment while expecting her third child, after two boys, I often encountered questions about whether I was hoping for a “girl.” It was as if the only valid reason for wanting a third child was to correct some kind of gender imbalance. But that wasn’t my intention at all.
My current outlook on unsolicited opinions is to view them through a lens of empathy; often, the harsh words of others stem from their own insecurities or choices. So when someone critiques my family size—whether they think it’s too large, too small, or just not right—I tend to think they may wish they had made different choices themselves.
As Sarah joyfully sings in her catchy video:
“Can’t you see it’s us who’ll be up all night?
Can’t you see it’s us who embrace this life?”
Meanwhile, Sarah is thrilled that her educational background and musical talent have come together to create something delightful, as their video continues to rack up over 2 million views.
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In summary, Sarah and Jake Thompson’s birth announcement humorously challenges societal norms surrounding family size and celebrates the joys of raising a larger family. Their creative expression has resonated with many fellow parents, encouraging them to embrace their unique family journeys without fear of judgment.