~Speechless

This pregnancy has kept me speechless. The reason I say this is because Matt & I never thought that we would be able to conceive with out medical help. Our wonderful doctor had always told us that there was never a reason why we could not conceive. Matt & I had just come to the conclusion that the only way we would grow our family was through adoption.

So, on December 1st when I had a positive pregnancy test we were in complete and utter shock. And that is putting it mildly. Everytime we go to our doctor and we see our precious miracle child on the ultrasound screen, I am completely speechless. I am in AWE at the miracle of life. I had told my friend Kim yesterday that this pregnancy keeps me speechless as my last pregnancy did not. It is hard to explain. I think because our first pregnancy we had medical help and this time we conceived naturally. God has truly blessed us with this miracle. It goes to show that we are not in control. Yes, God uses medical doctors to help us when help is needed. But this time it was all by the hand of God!!

Please continue to keep us in your prayers. My anxiety is not as bad as it was in the beginning.

Take care everyone...

~Dr. Appt update...

As of today I am 12 weeks 6 days. I had my last appt with my Endocrinologist today. My doctor has been wonderful to us especially with my medical/fertility history.

The appointment went well. The baby was moving like crazy. Everything looked perfect (heart, spine, head, etc.) and the heart beat was perfect as well. It is truly amazing to see how much the baby has grown in the past month. I just love to watch the baby on the ultrasound. It is just amazing the entire process of life. God has truly blessed us.

Below is the pic of the ultrasound today... Enjoy... :)

~11 weeks

Today marks 11 weeks of my pregnancy. I have truly enjoyed being pregnant. Besides the little bit of morning sickness everything has been perfect so far.

Nothing new has happened with us. The only great thing is that I can not wait to quit my job. I have turned in my notice but it is not official yet. My boss has not turned it into HR. I think she is waiting until 2 weeks before my last day. It has made it very hard to work since I know I don't have much longer to work. I have always dreamed of being a stay-at-home mom but I never thought it would actually happen.

Until next week, take care...

~10 weeks

Today marks the beginning of my 10 weeks. I am still in AWE at the fact that I am pregnant. Of course every week I have new concerns...just last night I asked Matt if our car is safe enough for a new baby. Keep in mind that we drive a Nissan Murano. It is a mid size SUV but I want to make sure the baby will be safe.

Then this morning I told Matt that I hope that the baby is growing b/c I have not started showing yet. I think that I will finally realize that I am pregnant once I start showing. Now that I am towards the end of my first trimester the morning sickness and food aversions are starting to subside. Thank Goodness!! I have not been the type that gets sick often during the pregnancy - I can count on one hand the times that I have gotten sick. I know - TMI...sorry!

Hopefully I can update this blog often. I want to be able to journal my progress. Also, when I begin the show I will post some belly pics... I can't wait!! :)

~Happy New Year

Last night we went to Matt's sister's for a fun night... We had planned on spending the night but after the new year came my bed was calling my name - so off to the house we went.

I did go to the doctor yesterday morning. The appointment went great. The doctor says that the spotting in the beginning is normal. We saw the baby and heard the heart beat. The baby has grown so much in the past 3 weeks - it is truly amazing. The entire process of life is just a miracle. Please continue to pray for us and the baby.

Happy New Year everyone.