1 Samuel 1:27

"I prayed for this child, and the LORD has granted me what I asked of him."

1 Samuel 1:27 

Nine years ago, I was at church youth group and one of our leaders shared with me that she had began praying for her future husband and future children when she was very young. I saw firsthand how God had blessed her with a loving husband and knew that I wanted to make that investment in my future. So, at age 16, I began praying for my future husband and children. I had no idea that God would answer my prayers so perfectly with your Daddy. He was the kind, gentle, compassionate man that I prayed for and longed for for so many years. I knew he was the One the first time I met him, and I couldn't be more excited for this life journey that we are sharing.

As for children, my prayer has always been that, God-willing, I would be able to have children. I knew I wanted to be a mother since I was very young, but was willing to wait until the timing was right. And that has been my prayer since your Daddy and I got married - that we would be blessed with a child when the timing was right, and I so trust that right now more than ever. With graduation from PA school fast approaching, a job search that has not been secured, and a few new payments in the budget each month now, it is hard to not be uneasy about the future. But I trust fully in what God is doing with our life, and we welcome this blessing with open arms!

I don't know where to start. I have been waiting for this day my entire life. It seems that several of my big prayers have been answered all in the past month. I am nearing the end of school (finally!), will be taking boards in less than a month, and found out that we are expecting you, our first child, in December. Because I want to remember every ounce of excitement that I have right now, I want to use this blog to document your life from the very beginning. And so, here is how the story of you began!

April 10 - 1st pregnancy test...very faint 2nd line. I didn't believe it. I was going to try to wait to tell your Daddy until after work so we could share the moment in person, but within a couple seconds we were on the phone. I absolutely could not wait. He stopped on his way home from Seward at lunch to take a peek, and he confirmed that it was  definitely there, but very faint. Took a digital test when I got home from work (after drinking a lot of fluids) and it read "Not Pregnant." Slightly confused by this point. Disappointment was overcoming me, because I just had a feeling. Also had a feeling that I had over-hydrated, which probably skewed the results.

April 11 - Took test first thing in the morning, and it was an even darker 2nd line than the day before. Called Daddy, who by that time, said he was positive that indeed, this was really true. He was so excited! I was still in denial. Came home from work and took another digital test, and this time it read "Pregnant." Be still, my heart! Called to make first doctor's appointment, set for May 7th. Counting down the days, because we should be able to hear your heart beat by that time!

As for me, it is still very very early, so nothing exciting yet. Felt pretty bloated today and had some cramping, but no other symptoms yet!

Your are currently the size of an orange seed, and your heart is beginning to form. Just as I have been, you can bet that I will be praying for every bit of your development in these next 9 months. What an amazing miracle; we can't wait to watch you grow!

Oh, Little One, we are thrilled! You have been created in Heavenly and earthly love, and we are honored to be given this opportunity. You have been prayed for, planned on, and talked about for years, and there is no doubt that you will be entering a family who couldn't possibly be more excited! You are going to have some grandparents and aunts and uncles who are going to be just as excited as we are.