It's a.....

GIRL!!!! The first thing I said to Dustin when we left the imaging center was..."Oh the shopping I'm gonna do!" We found out yesterday on our 18 week ultra sound. We are so so so excited and blessed! The baby was moving around so much that the lady could hardly tell at first, but got two angles that showed her it is a girl - so she said 90% sure! Let's hope she's right cause this little one is gonna have lots of fashionable girly clothes!! But most importantly everything looked like it was growing nice and healthy. And I think she's got mommy's long legs! Yay, a girl! Watch out Dustin! (who is still a little in shock, but very excited to have a "daddy's girl!")

4 months and counting...

Still feeling so grateful, blessed, and full of joy everyday!! Yep, 4 months (17 weeks) along. Had a check-up yesterday with Dr. Swanson, which went well. I've gained a total of 3-4 pounds so far and baby's heartbeat is strong at about 150 BPM! And we also scheduled the appointment for the "big" ultrasound. It's next Wednesday!! We get to see our baby's hands, feet, spine, etc...and most excitingly...if it's a boy or girl!!! Any guesses??

Thank you

Just wanted to give a quick update. We are officially in our second trimester!! Physically I'm feeling pretty good. I had a few bouts with morning sickness but not too bad. I've also turned into a very picky eater, but other than that, I'm great! It's still pretty surreal for both Dustin and I but we are getting more and more excited as each week passes and as my belly grows a little more!

I just wanted to take a minute to thank all of my friends and family who have stood by our side through the past 3 years. We have truly learned who our real friends are and how blessed we are to have so many people that care about us. Thank you to those who took care of me during my surgeries...made us dinner, brought me Cold Stone, and called to check on me...those who were there for me to cry to, complain to, and just listen...those who cried and hurt with me...those who went shopping with me to take my mind off things...those who remained my friend although it was sometimes hard to know what to say...those who kept me smiling and laughing...and those who continually kept us in your prayers. You all know who you are. I wish there was a way I could repay all of you. The only way I know how is to promise that I will be there for you in any way I can. I love you all and am so happy to now be sharing our joy with all of you!

A Gift From Above...

More proof of our miracle! At 10 weeks, 1 day, we saw a head, arms, legs, and body!! And our baby even moved around!!!!! The little feet and hands were moving around like crazy. It's like he (or she) was saying, "Look mom and dad, I'm here and I'm okay!" Dustin was there with me, of course, and to look over and see his face during that amazing moment, was the best thing I could've ever hoped for. I can't imagine the joy that is to come. This baby is truly a gift from above!

Our miracle!!!!!

Praise the Lord! He has given us our miracle and we saw proof today! We have one baby with one very strong heartbeat that we got to see and hear! We are due January 19th!! Thank you to everyone for your prayers and support. You have all truly been a blessing to us. You can see the miracle for yourself:

Strength...

Another great number today!!! 20,937! That baby is growing in there! Now we just get to wait for our ultra sound at the end of the week. Continue to pray that we see a nice, strong heartbeat! I have a verse written down and lying on my desk at work. It has given me the strength to get through these past two very long weeks. Everytime I start to get afraid, I read it. I now not only read it as God's promise to give me strength, but a promise to give my baby strength to grow as well...

Do not fear, for I am with you; do not anxiously look about you, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, surely I will help you, surely I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
Isaiah 41:10

Another step...

I wanted to post right away because I know a lot of you are waiting to hear the results of my second blood test. My hormone number is rising normally. The hormone level last week was 207 and the number today is 2,539. So far so good! I am feeling well - just very tired and sometimes crampy, which they say is also normal. Once again God has shown me that my worrying does nothing. He is in control and I just need to sit back and let Him handle it. Thank you all again for your thoughts, encouragement, and prayers!!