Finally!!!! We are so so sooo beyond thankful to announce to everyone that we are expecting a little baby due on my birthday (December 8)! This has been such a journey and I have so much I am ready to tell about getting to this point but that will have to be a later post. I will say right now that I just want to enjoy this time of being pregnant, getting to 12 weeks of pregnancy, and soaking in all the love we have received from God, family, and friends. This baby has been nothing short of a miracle after struggling to get pregnant, being told I was going through the process of a miscarriage at 6 weeks (and the doctors being shocked there was still a heartbeat), to having zero symptoms and feeling better than ever so far. We owe it all to God....there is honestly no other way to put it. Since leaning on God and focusing on faith so much has changed with our relationship as husband and wife and our relationship with God. Our relationships have grown tremendously and we are just so overwhelmed with the greatness of God's work in our life.
I was honestly a bit weary of posting too much because I know the impact it has on others struggling to get pregnant when they see others announce (because I have been in this situation)... But if I look back and think about what all we went through, what seemed to help the most (besides faith) was hearing or reading about others success stories who went through something similar. I told Bryan in February before we became pregnant that I was actually thankful we have struggled with pregnancy because it had gotten us to such a better place with our marriage and brought us closer to God than ever before. God has given me more signs throughout this process than he ever has before. I think that's because for once in my life I tried to become fully reliant on him and nothing else (although I am 1,000% most certainly still a worry wart). There were multiple situations where I would encounter a complete random stranger who would provide such wisdom to what I was going through it would bring tears to my eyes. I remember the day I found out I had Poly-cystic Ovarian Syndrome (the cause behind the infertility) I was so mad/angry/confused. I had a random woman come up to me that day and say "I know you are going through something right now in your life that is very difficult, but God told me to tell you not to lose hope and trust in him and everything will work out." Of course then I considered it a coincidence, it wasn't until a few months later when I really dug deep in faith that more of these occurrences began to happen. I then realized its not by coincidence or luck, it is God working through his people. I will most definitely share more of my story in a later post. I never would have made what I went through so public beforehand but I made a promise to God that if he answered my prayers I would share my faithful testimony to others in hope to provide encouragement to those who may need it. Also, never be afraid to ask for extra prayers, we have found the power of prayer works!! I am so excited to document this journey on here and to be able to have something to look back on. I can't wait to see every milestone we hit and reflect the changes made by my body and baby!! HOW FAR ALONG: 12 weeks 5 days SIZE OF BABY: A plum WHAT HAVE YOU BEEN UP TO: We have been anxiously awaiting to get to 12 weeks to hear the baby's heartbeat for the first time! (Although we have seen the little baby twice now on an ultrasound due to early pregnancy scares, we had yet to hear the sound of the heartbeat!) EXERCISE: I was told to take it pretty easy up until now. I do some moderate walking throughout the week but that's it. BODY CHANGES: A little tiny bump has formed. Although I am at the stage of awkwardness... to outsiders the belly is probably looking like a little beer gut. SLEEP: I easily fall asleep, but have strange dreams and get up to go to the bathroom a few times throughout the night. BEST MOMENT OF THE WEEK: Hearing the heartbeat for the first time!!! 163 baby heart rate! WORST MOMENT: None besides my brain drifting into worrisome thoughts which I hate. FOOD CRAVINGS & AVERSIONS: I've only had one craving and that was pizza hut cheese sticks which I hadn't had in years. No aversions. SYMPTOMS: Besides going to pee 24/7 I have literally had ZERO pregnancy symptoms. WHAT'S GOING ON WITH BABY: The baby is starting to look like a proper little human now, all the major organs have formed. Baby is beginning to practice their reflexes this week; curling fingers and toes, clenching eye muscles and making sucking movements with his/her mouth. I have some apps downloaded on my phone that I check daily to give me updates, it's so neat! NEXT APPOINTMENT: 16 weeks. TOTAL WEIGHT GAIN: 4 pounds. MATERNITY CLOTHES? Nope, but I cant button my jeans! DIET: Not the best but I have been trying to go organic and I am loving fruit! MISS ANYTHING? Mexican cheese dip. Apparently they use unpasteurized cheeses so I'm not allowed to eat it. ANYTHING MAKE YOU QUEASY OR SICK? Nothing! GENDER: No clue. HAPPY OR MOODY? Happy!! So so grateful. I do struggle with anxiety but any time I find my mind wondering into worrisome thoughts I take a minute to pray, it always seems to help!
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Susie Haga
5/31/2017 03:22:16 pm
Love hearing you share your faith and love of God. What a blessed little baby this will be! I look at Shannon Brown, Margo's sister, went through all fertility treatments with no luck and look what God already had planned for her! 3 at one time. It doesn't seem possible that was 2 yrs. ago and they are keeping 2 more girls and who knows God has placed them there for reason, might be 5. God has a perfect plan for you and the best place to find it is in his word. I'm proud of you and the young lady you've become !!! Absolutely keep me posted. I want to follow this baby all the way. God bless you on this journey, love you!
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Olivia Owens
10/5/2019 07:26:13 am
I loved reading this post. It really gave me some hope, I too have been struggling with infertility and found out that it due to PCOS as well. Reading the post has helped me with I’m not alone in this issue and to keep my faith in god and to turn to him more than to keep dwelling on the disappointment and to be more positive.
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10/7/2019 01:19:10 pm
So glad this post could give you some hope! I know it's hard and such a struggle when you are in the moment and trying and hoping so desperately for a positive reading. Just know it is coming in Gods way and in his time and when it does, you will appreciate it so much more! Prayers to you!
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Olivia Owens
10/26/2019 07:13:38 am
Thank you for the words of encouragement. You are right god has a plan and everything happens when I’ve knows your ready !!! Leave a Reply. |
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