So if you have been following my blog, you know that I have had a lot of difficulty in getting pregnant. It has been a very trying, tear-filled, and self-reflecting 14 months of my life. The month of March was a HUGE month for Charlie and me; Charlie got saved, we were baptized, and then we GOT PREGNANT!!!! I do not consider this a coincidence; but the sheer work of God Almighty, the ultimate healer. This past year, I have prayed for this child that I now carry and cannot put my thoughts and feelings into words. I am forever grateful to the Lord.
So the first test I took was very faint, and that week we ended up spending about $60.00 in home pregnancy tests because Charlie did not believe it was real and he wanted to see the test line get darker and darker.....THE DOUBLE LINES....FINALLY!!! Just so you, too, can see the progression:
We are just so excited. Our first appointment was April 30, and I was disappointed that we didn't get to see our little jellybean bounce around. Instead, the nurse took away almost all of my favorite foods (ie sushi, tuna, rare steak, brie, goat, and any soft cheese that isn't pastuerized). We go back on June 7 at 8:00 am for our first ultra sound and to hear the heartbeat. So far, there is notsickness, but I know what I want to eat, and when I am not hungry, I am not hungry. I crave skim milk and cereal. I will start posting belly progression pictures soon.
A new, but dear friend, told me when we first met how prophetic my blog title was "Mary Full of Life. This was not the intent, I got the name from the catholic (whatever it is) Mary Full of Grace, but thought it would mock to use that as the title. Therefore, since I am full of sass, I thought Mary Full of Life would work; never did I imagine it to be so full of meaning. We are excited for you to join us in the new chapter of our lives called Pregnancy!!
It sounds like God was waiting for the perfect moment in yours and Charlie's life to bring the baby to you. He knew he wanted your hearts to be with HIM first! It is amazing how he plays everything out so PERFECT! I am so happy for you guys! you will never know how much you can truly love someone until you meet your little child face to face. it is the most amazing miracle EVER.
ReplyDeleteWelcome to parenthood....start reading those books Mary...ha!
Been waiting a while for this post! So happy for you two! Can't wait to meet baby Cagle!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on getting pregnant, and for finding God in your life! Now, would you please show your true gratitude and respect for Mary Full of Life and stop using this title on your blog site. This is an infringement on the copyright protections of the website for Mary Full of Life.org It creates confusion for supporters of the prolife mission of Mary Full of Life - who think you are the founder of these works.
ReplyDeleteI have prayed the prayer for you on the site, and now the month by which you have found yourself "with child" is the same month the feast of Mary's annunciation is celebrated in liturgical calendar, when she was conceived by the Holy Spirit with Our Lord. That is no coincidence either. Please, I ask you to re-title your site - and bring yourself into New Life, as you carry a new life. Valerie