Contentment

It's so much easier to write, vent, expel feelings when you are down. However, I also want to take this time when things are going well for my family to enjoy and revel in our happiness. 

On Monday, we will be 12 weeks pregnant. Almost through the first trimester and feeling amazing. No major illness, a few aversions, and I've had a lot of extra hours of sleep. However, I really can't complain about this pregnancy so far. As a family, we are calling this almost plum size human in my stomach "Leroy"... for now, maybe until he/she is born even. Even Audrey has gotten on the Leroy ship - it's cute! We don't take for granted what we have now, and we are so thankful to be at this point. 

I am thankful our home is safe, our cars are functioning, our family is healthy and our jobs are paying us. There are always a few hiccups along the road - oops on the checking account (so thankful for a savings that doubles as overdraft protection!), double booking ourselves for appointments, last minute schedule changes, but overall, we are thankful.

Shannon, when you read this (because I'm sure you will at some point...) thank you for everything you have helped me with the past weeks and months. The pas year has been a roller coaster for us. I am so thankful and blessed to be able to call you my husband. I love you, babe..

Third time may really be a charm!

Wow. God is good

May 6 I was totally expecting my cycle to begin.. Took a pregnancy test in case. As soon as the window was filled, my test immediately showed 2 lines ..... 2 very dark, matching lines. 

Given my history, my doctor wanted to run some blood work to see my hcg level as well as my progesterone level. Hcg was were it should be... Progesterone results weren't back until Monday (May 9) but came back normal. It's amazing what prenatal vitamins can do!!!! My doctor wanted to do another round of blood work to make sure my hcg levels were increasing as they are supposed to. Lab results came back May 10 -- results are increasing as they should be. Doctor is reassured, I am relieved and happy. 

More blood work May 12 to make sure hcg continues to rise. My new set of numbers brought a sigh of relief and peace. My numbers quadrupled!!!!! 

Fast forward to today, June 6. We were (not so) patiently waiting for this appointment. Seeing a heart beat and hearing the midwife say things look good makes us feel so much better. The past year has been a roller coaster for us. My original plan was to already be a family of four..... God knew better and knew my three year daughter would require too much attention :) 

We are happy, excited, and so thankful. Plus, I don't know how much longer I could hide my growing bump ;)