It's Time

It's time to let the cat out of the bag! Guess what everyone?! We are expecting again! Sadly, this announcement is sort of losing some of it's excitement value. I've actually been having a hard time telling people, because:

1. It doesn't seem to be that exciting for anyone anymore, and I don't blame them!

2. It means I have to go back to everyone with the news IF things go badly (but they won't).

3. I know so many people who are struggling to conceive, and I don't want to hurt them.

But we are expecting again, and I can honestly say that I am feeling mostly optimistic. I knew it was possible that we could be bringing home this very special souvenir from Maui - but it happened a little sooner than I expected! I actually didn't even notice that I was already experiencing pregnancy symptoms before the "special date" had arrived! In hindsight, I now know that I must have gotten pregnant almost a week sooner than expected - and began to have symptoms almost right away. I did not clue in when I whiffed a glass of wine and almost gagged. I also didn't think much of the VERY noticeable weight gain/water retention/bloating when we came home and I couldn't fit into the jeans that I had worn on the way there. I just figured I had over-indulged on all the good stuff. Anyway, a day or two after the "special date", I asked my sister-in-law how soon a person could start getting pregnancy symptoms? I had started to notice some definate changes in my... body. I sort of waved it off, and assumed that perhaps wearing my bathing suit so much wasn't providing enough support to "the girls", and they were a little sore. After being home for about a week, the symptoms were getting pretty unmistakeable - but I still assumed that I hadn't been pregnant for more than a week or two. I went to see my Dr., who also thought it would be too early to test. We decided to wait over the weekend, and do a test the following Tuesday. I got home, but was simply not convinced that I could only be just a few weeks pregnant and have such noticeable symptoms. I took matters into my own hands, and did a test at home - in the middle of the afternoon. What I got was...

I was so pumped! I've had a few days where I've felt the fear and anxiety try to make it's way in - but I've really been fighting it. I also feel optimistic because I'm taking the progesterone supplements, and it feels so good to actually be TRYING to do something to help. I am also relying on a lot of Scripture, particularly James 5:14-15, which says:

Are you sick? Call the church leaders together to pray and anoint you with oil in the name of the Master. Believing-prayer will heal you, and Jesus will put you on your feet. And if you've sinned, you'll be forgiven—healed inside and out.

I had our pastor couple, and some church elders anoint me with oil and pray over me in November. I am believing in a miracle - and I believe I am healed. I DO believe that this baby is going to be in our arms in a few months! All your prayers are definately welcome, as I know that the next few critical weeks will be a little tough for me. I hope to stay as busy as I can, to keep my mind from worrying. I just also want to thank all of you for your support - it means so much to me to know you are standing behind us.