99.9% - what does that mean? It means its pretty sure, but there's still that itty bitty chance. That sliver of a chance gave us the surprise of a lifetime.
I've been absent from the blogging world for a while because I have felt horrible. It has taken everything I had to keep myself & the kids clean & fed, and well, that was about my days. I was so exhausted from the moment my feet hit the floor in the morning throughout the entire day. I had heard about a woman's thyroid being messed up after birth. I was tired of being tired and was planning to head to the doctor the next day to get things checked out. That night, I was hit with food poisoning or a stomach virus. Brandon was sick, too. It was horrible. I haven't felt so bad in a long time. The next day, Brandon was back 100%, but I wasn't. The next day... still sick. And the next. And the next. And the next. I didn't see an end in sight.
Several days later as I was in tears from being so miserable, I was talking to Brandon about all the symptoms that was wrong with me. Exhaustion.. check! Nausea.. check! Aches & pains.. check! Wait, I've experienced this before. Now when was it?! Oh my, it can't be. It just can't be.
A few tests later & yep, you guessed it.. we're expecting.
Now I had never had a surprise pregnancy before. We tried & tried for Olivia. We tried & tried for Jameson. We knew we would never be that couple that just on a whim, takes a test & BAM. Never say never! Brandon was done with kids. I was done for a good 4 or 5 years & then we would revisit the subject. All the cards were in our favor. Protection, breastfeeding, and a medical condition after Jameson that is said to cause difficulties conceiving. Add all that up & you still get a positive result, are you crazy!
To say the least, we were shocked. Didn't know what to say, didn't know what to do. We just knew that God must have thought this little baby needed us and needed us now. Or more than likely, we needed it.
At 7 weeks, I went to the doctor to confirm. At 8 weeks, we had our first ultrasound. One baby, strong heartbeat, & as it turns out it shows we're not 8 weeks, we're 11 weeks. Hallelujah. This pregnancy has been the pits so far. You take my sickness from my first two pregnancies, add them up, multiply it by 10, & its been worse than that. I swear I think I've met death a time or two. So I'm holding out hope that since I'm nearing the end of trimester uno, I'm nearing the end of death (I'm serious, that's the only adjective I can use to describe it). Thank my sweet baby Jesus for my dear hubby. He works like crazy & spends every second of free time doing everything for our kids & doing everything for our house. He's been pretty amazing & has stepped up beyond expectations.
As soon as we found out we were pregnant, our first thought was "it could be another April baby." When we were trying for Jameson, I once said I would rather not have another April baby since Olivia's birthday is in April. Olivia's birthday is April 10th, Jameson's is April 15th. (Don't tell God your plans, he'll laugh). So this time around it turns out we're due May 4th. That means if this baby comes just a few days earlier, all 3 of our kiddos will be April babies (obviously I'm only fertile one time a year. hahaha). Should prove to be interesting. :)
Alright, this is about all the time I have before sickness strikes again. I hope you all are enjoying the story of our lives because every day proves to be interesting around here. :)
Happy Tuesday, folks!
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Monday, October 17, 2011
Cardboard Testimonies
I'm BAAAAAAACK!!
I originally had another blog in my mind for tonight (its a jaw-dropper, too), but had this on my heart too much not to write about it.
Today was such a beautiful October day, not too hot, not too cold. The sun was out & the light breeze that blew the smell of fall around. Fall is by far my favorite season and it reminds me why I never want to leave these mountains.
Anyway, this morning at church was one of the greatest blessings I've ever received. The singing, the message, everything was just perfect. God really tugged my heart on this one & my hormonal imbalance made the tears flow uncontrollably. You know those days when you leave church & know God was there, the real prize in the cereal box is the mornings when you leave & you "feel" God was there.
Today's message was about how we are Overcomers, and how as christians we need to be transparent. That we've been through trials in our life & how God has brought us through them all. Our church created a video of cardboard testimonies (youtube it, you won't be disappointed). You can see Mt. Olive's cardboard testimonies here. You sit beside these people each Sunday & you small talk & chat about the usual, but sometimes you never really know people's trials & what God has brought them through. Something like this shows that christians don't live a perfect life, they just serve a perfect God.
I thought about participating, but didn't know what I would say. My little family has been fairly lucky to not be stricken with any major health crisis, we've been blessed with wonderful & healthy babies, we have more than we would ever need in this life. What would I say in comparison to what other people have went through. Watching today I realized it wasn't about what I've went through in "comparison," its what I've went through & been blessed to survive it, to tell it, to live it. God has blessed me beyond measure & I should shout it out to the world how I've been down & he's brought us through better than ever.
So here are a few of my cardboard testimonies (although probably too long to put on a piece of cardboard):
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I was diagnosed with Spinal Menegitis at 6 months old & wasn't suppose to survive the ambulance ride to the hospital doors. If I did survive, I would probably never walk, talk & learn on a "normal" level.......
24 years later, I have an Advance High School Diploma, a B.A. in Elementary Education, & walk & talk just fine.
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My husband was once robbed at gunpoint....
He escaped unharmed & still here to tell about it.
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When pregnant with my second child, I was told he was not surviving inside the womb & to prepare for the unexpected....
Jameson is 6 months old & was born healthy & happy.
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God has done so much for us, there's not enough words or tears to describe it. He is truly an awesome God to serve & I pray I will serve him (& start listening more when he tugs at my heart) for as long as I stand on this Earth. I want to live my life for Jesus, I want my children to see what a mighty God we serve through me, & in return I hope they live their life for Jesus as well.
Many Blessings sent to you & yours!
I originally had another blog in my mind for tonight (its a jaw-dropper, too), but had this on my heart too much not to write about it.
Today was such a beautiful October day, not too hot, not too cold. The sun was out & the light breeze that blew the smell of fall around. Fall is by far my favorite season and it reminds me why I never want to leave these mountains.
Anyway, this morning at church was one of the greatest blessings I've ever received. The singing, the message, everything was just perfect. God really tugged my heart on this one & my hormonal imbalance made the tears flow uncontrollably. You know those days when you leave church & know God was there, the real prize in the cereal box is the mornings when you leave & you "feel" God was there.
Today's message was about how we are Overcomers, and how as christians we need to be transparent. That we've been through trials in our life & how God has brought us through them all. Our church created a video of cardboard testimonies (youtube it, you won't be disappointed). You can see Mt. Olive's cardboard testimonies here. You sit beside these people each Sunday & you small talk & chat about the usual, but sometimes you never really know people's trials & what God has brought them through. Something like this shows that christians don't live a perfect life, they just serve a perfect God.
I thought about participating, but didn't know what I would say. My little family has been fairly lucky to not be stricken with any major health crisis, we've been blessed with wonderful & healthy babies, we have more than we would ever need in this life. What would I say in comparison to what other people have went through. Watching today I realized it wasn't about what I've went through in "comparison," its what I've went through & been blessed to survive it, to tell it, to live it. God has blessed me beyond measure & I should shout it out to the world how I've been down & he's brought us through better than ever.
So here are a few of my cardboard testimonies (although probably too long to put on a piece of cardboard):
********
I was diagnosed with Spinal Menegitis at 6 months old & wasn't suppose to survive the ambulance ride to the hospital doors. If I did survive, I would probably never walk, talk & learn on a "normal" level.......
24 years later, I have an Advance High School Diploma, a B.A. in Elementary Education, & walk & talk just fine.
********
My husband was once robbed at gunpoint....
He escaped unharmed & still here to tell about it.
********
When pregnant with my second child, I was told he was not surviving inside the womb & to prepare for the unexpected....
Jameson is 6 months old & was born healthy & happy.
********
God has done so much for us, there's not enough words or tears to describe it. He is truly an awesome God to serve & I pray I will serve him (& start listening more when he tugs at my heart) for as long as I stand on this Earth. I want to live my life for Jesus, I want my children to see what a mighty God we serve through me, & in return I hope they live their life for Jesus as well.
Many Blessings sent to you & yours!
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