First Ultrasound

As I write this 2nd pregnancy post, I'm still amazed at God's goodness, grace and mercy.  I can't begin to describe the joy that I feel.  My heart is so full, it's overflowing.  I'm so thankful that the Lord has decided to bless us with this sweet baby...and that the time is now!  

 Today, we went for our very first ultrasound.  I am 6 weeks and 3 days along.  I was very nervous for this appointment, even though I know that God is in full control and has shown that to us time and time again, my nerves still got the best of me.  Last week, and the week before I had blood drawn at the office.  Everything looked great except my Progesterone level, so they started me on a Progesterone supplement.  Other than that, everything has been good.  I've had some significant nausea and vomiting, which is a good sign, so I'll take it any day.  But today was the big day, the day we would see and hear our baby's heartbeat for the very first time.  So we got there, was brought to the exam room and waited...and prayed.  As soon as the doctor began the ultrasound, I saw it immediately, the little tiny beating heart.  And I wept...with tears of joy that could never be explained.  To see our long awaited baby on that big screen, with its tiny beating heart was a feeling I will never forget.  And to see Josh's face just light up with pure joy and happiness was priceless.  I just want to bottle that moment and those feelings up and keep them forever!  Our Baby, Our precious little Baby...thank you God for sending us this miracle!!  The doctor continued with the u/s, and confirmed that there was 1 baby, measuring appropriately (about the size of a blueberry) with a strong beating heart at 107 bpm.  Our little one is looking good!!   

 After we left the office, we went to Stax's and had breakfast together.  That evening we planned to tell my Mom and Josh's Mom and Dad.  We wanted to wait till Thanksgiving to tell my Dad and the rest of our families.  This is the card we got for our Mothers and Grandmothers.  "Grandma's Heart:  When I heard you were on the way, I smiled and wiped a tear away.  I cried the tear because I knew, My heart has held a place for you."  We placed the ultrasound picture inside the card and wrote "Surprise...You have a Grandbaby on the way!!  Due June 28th 2014.  We love you, Josh, Brandie, Baby DeYoung and Chloe."

 We went to my Mom's first.  It was such a special time.  She didn't realize what it was at first, and thought the card was from Chloe.  But when she read the message on the inside, her reaction was priceless.  And we both cried tears of joy.

Please excuse Josh's leg in the video at the beginning.  He was trying to be discrete in filming so my Mom wouldn't pick up on anything :)   

After we left my Mom's, we headed to Josh's parents house.  We had already planned a "game night" so everyone was there, including Missy and Gracie.  Josh gave his Mom the card, and as soon as she saw the ultrasound picture, you could see the happiness and joy come across her face.  And we both cried happy tears!  I'm so thankful we were able to capture these special moments on video.

Josh's Dad, Missy and Gracie were all very excited.  I wasn't sure how Gracie would be.  Every time we have mentioned having a baby, she said "you've got me" or some form of that.  But she is sooo excited.  She said "can I help pick out a name?"  And since then has chosen Gilbert Alex as the name if it's a boy :) And she is up for the challenge of keeping the big secret.  She said "this will be the longest secret I've ever kept."  I was so happy that she was excited.  We had her a gift "from her little cousin."  And when she was leaving she said "get my bag from my cousin."  It was sweet!!

Missy is going to be a amazing Aunt!!

I never knew I could love someone this much, especially someone that I've never even met.  As this precious little one continues to grow inside of me, my prayer is that God protects him or her...holds them in His hands and helps them to continue to grow strong and healthy.  I pray for Josh and myself, that He begins to prepare our hearts and our minds, so that we can be the best parents we can be to our sweet one.  And more than anything, to show our little baby, God, through our actions and words.  We pray that our baby grows to be a strong man or woman of God!  Thank you Lord for this amazing opportunity and for this special little miracle.

"Miracle"

We treasure this first glimpse of you, 

The amazing miracle of life is true.

So small, yet awesome in what you'll become, 

Grow strong and healthy our little one.

We are here dreaming and waiting,

Wishing, preparing and anticipating.

Each day is a step closer to life anew,

Each day a touch closer to holding you.....

~"I prayed for this child, and the Lord has granted me what I asked of him.  So now I give him to the Lord.  For his whole life he will be given over to the Lord." 1 Samuel 1:27-28~