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Prayer Request for our important news!

11:47, March 17, 2008 .. Posted in Pregnancy .. 4 comments .. Link

I have been holding out announcing our news on blog world and to extended family and friends until I got a doctors confirmation. Something about not trusting yourself yk. But then I decided I would rather have the prayers of my friends to back us up. Also... should something happen, I would like friends to support me. But I am trusting in God with our lives in his hand.

So without further ado...

Our family is growing bigger! And we are THRILLED! I have no clue exact dates when I am due but we figure November this year.

Now to elaborate a little. I have a doctors appointment on March 31st. I will do blood work before hand to get it done. Were we trying? YES! For 13 months! Not long compared to many of my dearest friends who have struggled with that. But with each person ttc, it seems like forever to you.

I am sure you all know how we felt after we found out Tristan had Leukemia. We were PRAISING GOD that we had not conceived when we thought we wanted it. Because the timing would have been awful. With being in the hospital and his chemo. God truly does know best!

Now the second amazing thing in the story is they timing of this pregnancy. Tristan is in intense treatment. You would think that would be when we would not want it but not true! With his intense treatment in clinic means we are NOT administering chemo pills at home. So I have not touched chemo pills since mid February. And I am not going to have to handle them until May.

We have to give them to him all at the exact same time each day. Now since the break, is the time I can change the hour I give it to him if I choose. Well now I can make it later so Justin can give them to him! So I might not ever have to touch them again. How good is God?

We are thrilled. I have had two times of seeing a tiny bit of blood when I went the bathroom. But VERY small and only once yesterday and once today. If I was not already pregnant I would think implantation. No where NEAR what I bled with Tristan's pregnancy. I was reading online and it looks like 30% of pregnancies experience some spotting in the first few weeks. So we shall see. I am trusting God.

But I started thinking about waiting... and thought, you know. I want my friends to pray for this baby. Because I really want this child. I have been praying hard for it and I want all the prayer coverage I can get for a healthy pregnancy. So I am officially announcing our little addition coming this year!

And why did I take two tests? I was asked that already.

The answer is because I took the test and it came up RIGHT away. (Never had that happen before! Trust me, I had to hold the test in the light and show mom where the line was for Alyssa's Pregnancy Test! lol) Mom said... try it again in 10 mins. Maybe something it was not right. So I did. Boom. Immediately double lines and dark! I was thrilled!
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12:08, March 18, 2008 .. Posted by stitchnchick
Congratulations! I will definitely be praying for you. A family member of mine just got this kind of news yesterday. We're excited, too! :-)

Praying a covering of protection over your tiny little one and still praying for Tristan.

Amy

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12:09, March 18, 2008 .. Posted by gabbie427
Congratulations!!! How wonderful!!! I will continue to pray for Tristan and your family and will now pray for the new baby!!! God is good adn his timing.....perfection!

God's Blessings,
Amy Jo

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11:17, March 18, 2008 .. Posted by southernbelle
What wonderful news! God bless the baby and you and your son and your entire family.

Praying

01:25, April 10, 2008 .. Posted by megroocam
I only read the one entry on your blog and was almost in tears. You are so inspiring. I am praying for that little one that God has brought into your life. And, for your little guy, too. Chemo and Leukemia..wow. What a blessing to know you and to be able to pray for your family.
Take care of yourself,
Tandy Sue

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