Prayers for Holly

A few weeks ago, I started following a blogger who also suffered from infertility and recurrent miscarriages. Many of the posts she writes about our topics I can totally relate to and she has a wonderful way of writing.

Right now, Holly needs all the prayers she can get. She is pregnant with 17 week old twins and her water broke yesterday. God is a Healing God and I know He is wrapping His arms around Holly, Darren, Brinly, and Jude. If you are the praying type, will you please pray for them? My heart just hurts for them, but I'm putting my faith in God and in the power of prayer!

Here is her blog: http://www.themakingofbabyben.com/

God bless!

16 Week Ultrasound Video

Here is our little jelly bean at 16 weeks! My Mom and Step-Dad were able to come with and it was such a special time; I think they really enjoyed seeing their little grandbaby! I was in awe of all of the movement, waving of its hands, kicking, and even when he/she was swallowing! I know not too many people are interested in seeing our baby, but I'm doing this for our own record <3

16 Weeks!

Hey there, strangers! I'm sorry it has been so long since I have blogged, but I guess I've been scared. I've been scared that if I blog about this pregnancy, something will happen and I will jinx it. Obviously I know God is in control and the plan is already set in place, but it still makes me so nervous. Plus, I have so many friend in real-life, and on the blogging world, who are struggling with fertility, and I feel like my posts are just slaps in the face to them, which doesn't make me feel good. I feel like I am stuck- I want to embrace this special  time, yet I don't want to "brag" or seem like I don't hurt for the rest of my friends- which is why I haven't blogged much. I want to document this time, so I have decided to complete the weekly surveys I've seen everywhere online. I can't guarantee they will always happen, or that I won't change the questions, but at least it is a step in the right direction.

Please know that my heart goes out to everyone struggling with infertility. Whether you're suffering in silence, through your blog, or a mixture of both, please know that I pray for you every.single.day. I hurt alongside you and I mourn the loss you are feeling.  I will never feel offended if you can't read my blog, but just know I am praying with all of my might for you and your precious heart. 
 

How Far Along: 16 Weeks

Total Weight Gain: I've lost about 6, which they say is normal

Maternity Clothes: My mom and I went shopping and she bought me a few shirts, but I'm not wearing them, yet. My jeans still fit, but the maternity jeans are so much more comfortable!

Sleep: I'm usually up about three times to go to the bathroom, which is an improvement from the first trimester!

Best Moment of the Week: Seeing our beautiful little baby on the ultrasound screen and having my parents there to witness this miracle! He/she even waved to us :)

Miss Anything: I would give up everything for this moment! Regardless, I do miss deli meat!

Movement: No, but I am so ready for it!

Food Cravings: Fettucini alfredo, tator tots, and apples

Unusual Symptoms: Heartburn! I've never had heartburn before, but during week 14, I had heartburn so bad it was unreal... I almost felt like I was having a heart attack. However, after listening to some of my friends who are experts on this, I did get it to go away.

Anything Making you Queasy or Sick: The garbage, perfume, and my toothbrush

Gender: Only God knows :)

Labor Signs: I sure hope not!

Happy or Moody Most of the Time: SO happy! I will say that I did get a little moody with my 9th graders who were being way too dramatic on Tuesday and one of them said, "So, with this pregnancy business does that mean you are going to be moody?" I guess I was moody that day!

Looking Forward To: Thinking about the nursery and hearing what my friend Brittany is having- I vote girl!

Countdown: 167 days to go!