I saw God today! We saw our precious little miracle's heart beating away at 140 bpm! This morning was an amazing experience.
Our ultrasound was scheduled for 9:30 and when we got there they told us our ultrasound tech's dad had passed away the night before; however, they still wanted to do our ultrasound, so the Dr. would do it himself. Dr. P is great; he explained exactly what we were seeing. Adam's face was priceless when he saw his little baby's heart beating away. He was like "I see it, I see it!" I can't even describe the emotion I felt just seeing a little dot pulsating inside of me; God is truly amazing! We then had our appointment with the Dr. to go over our family medical history, decide on the hospital we want to deliver at, and what pediatrician we would like to use. This is all still so surreal to me; even after seeing my baby's heart beat. I stand in awe right now for God has done amazing things in my life!
Today we decided to reschedule our trip to see Adam's parents. We were suppose to leave on Friday, but we both thought it would be a good idea to push it back to a later date when I am not so sick. The Dr. gave me some anti-nausea medicine, however all I think it does is knock me out and makes me feel completely groggy. Nonetheless, I will not be taking that medicine anymore (unless I am really, really sick). Adam will take a quick trip next week to go see a Dr. (complete body check up from all the injuries) and then he will head to the Adidas headquarters (to get cleats formed for his foot that don't fall apart every game). I wish we didn't have to reschedule everything, but I really think this is probably the best thing for me and the baby.
I found myself looking at everything around me and giving thanks for how much God has provided for me. I saw God today in so many ways; what a true blessing all of this has turned into! I stand amazed!
Praise the Lord for He has done great things!
What an AMAZING way to end 2008!
"Shout to God with cries of joy." -Psalm 47
I am so excited for my ultrasound tomorrow! Adam & I were talking today how we will never get to experience our 1st ultrasound ever again after this. Tomorrow we will hear the heartbeat of our 1st little miracle! I am so thankful we have an early appointment, so I don’t have to wait all day.
I feel about the same as I have for the past week. This afternoon I was actually feeling pretty well, so we decided to go out to eat at Applebee’s. Great food and good time, unfortunately not so great afterwards. Adam had to pull over about 5 times for me. The joys of being pregnant, but am so happy to have a huge blessing from God!
Today was a relaxing day with my husband, who is finally home for a couple months. Today was the 2nd day we haven’t had to set an alarm since the season started, but it didn’t matter we were up bright and early. We took the dogs on a walk, despite me not feeling the best. Mornings seem to be the roughest part of my day, but it felt good to get out and get some fresh air. We lounged around watching TV, a movie, and even took a nap! What a peaceful day with my best friend! We also took down all the Christmas decorations today; I was kind of sad to take the tree down, but just kept thinking that next Christmas we will be celebrating with our little baby!
Oh ya, we took a picture of my belly today, too:) Should be exciting to see how it changes!
Can’t wait to post about tomorrow! Prayers for a peaceful and restful night and amazing news tomorrow!
“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”- John 16:33
It’s been some rough days. Since about Tuesday I have been nauseated almost 24/7 and seem to throw up once a day. Yesterday and today have been better than the past couple days, but not by much. I know it’s hard to believe, but I am thankful for all these wonderful pregnancy symptoms. It’s such a blessing to be pregnant, so I think I can handle feeling sick for a couple months. Let me tell you there’s nothing like eating crackers and drinking water almost all day and night just to settle down my stomach:) Oh, just one of the many joys of being pregnant?!
Adam is in Atlanta right now. He plays his last football game tomorrow and then is completely done until March, when he has to report. I miss him like crazy; especially because he has been a big help around the house lately. He has taken over cleaning and helping out with the pups, since I haven’t felt like doing much of anything lately. Today I cleaned the house from all our company and went through all our pictures from the wonderful Christmas filled weekend! I am so thankful to be blessed with an amazing family.
On Wednesday we go in for our ultra-sound. We were suppose to go last Tuesday, but Adam had to work on his usual day off, so we changed it to this coming Wednesday. I will be just over 7 ½ weeks, so we should be able to hear the heart beat! I am so excited, I can hardly wait!!! Today I also heard some really good news, but I can’t share it quite yet, but will share the news as soon as I am allowed. Let’s just say it made my day!
It’s rained here almost all day long and not to mention it is also like 70 degrees! This is so crazy, it’s December almost January actually. I thought Nebraska had crazy weather, but I have never gone from freezing last week to 70 degrees and humid today. Speaking of that, I kind of feel like the weather. Up and down and well pretty much don’t know what to do at times.
“Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” -1 Thessalonians 5: 16-18
I found this poem on the internet and it just touched my heart.
Not Only Christmas Day
Lord, this is my prayer
Not only on Christmas Day
But until I see You face to face
May I live my life this way:
Just like the baby Jesus
I ever hope to be,
Resting in Your loving arms
Trusting in Your sovereignty.
And like the growing Christ child
In wisdom daily learning,
May I ever seek to know You
With my mind and spirit yearning.
Like the Son so faithful
Let me follow in Your light,
Meek and bold, humble and strong
Not afraid to face the night.
Nor cowardly to suffer
And stand for truth alone,
Knowing that Your kingdom
Awaits my going home.
Not afraid to sacrifice
Though great may be the cost,
Mindful how You rescued me
From broken-hearted loss.
Like my risen Savior
The babe, the child, the Son,
May my life forever speak
Of who You are and all You've done.
So while this world rejoices
And celebrates Your birth,
I treasure You, the greatest gift
Unequaled in Your worth.
I long to hear the same words
That welcomed home Your Son,
"Come, good and faithful servant,"
Your Master says, "Well done."
And may heaven welcome others
Who will join with me in praise
Because I lived for Jesus Christ
Not only Christmas Day.
-Mary Fairchild
Each year we’re reminded that Christmas should not be just about giving and receiving presents. But if we really think about Christmas, it truly is all about the gift of giving! At Christmas we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, the greatest gift ever given, by the greatest gift-giver of all, our wonderful God and Father! All I can do right now is give thanks to God; for He has granted us so many things. It’s amazing how overwhelmed I feel with emotions right now. The fact that tomorrow is our Savior’s Birthday is amazing. The fact that we’re expecting our first child this coming year is one of the greatest miracles ever. The fact that I was able to celebrate this blessed time of year with close friends and family. I just find myself speechless and just wanting to praise the Lord for all He has done in my life. Merry Christmas, God Bless, & To All a Good Night!
For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. –Isaiah 9:6
There's nothing better than being married to your very best friend! Today is our 2 Year Anniversary! It's amazing how these past years have flown by. Two years ago I married my best friend Adam. He is a man of honesty, integrity, dedication, wisdom, and love for the Lord and me. I have no idea where God will lead us in the future, but right now I am thankful for having Adam right by my side and experiencing life together. I could never have imagined that God would lead us to where we are right now, but am so thankful for everything we've experienced along the way. Today is extra special for us, because not only do we get to celebrate our marriage, but we also get to celebrate the miracle of life! I give thanks today for being married to an incredible man and the father-to-be of our child!
"Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails. And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love." - 1 Corinthians 13: 4-13
Today I found myself sitting in awe and giving thanks, again and again! As Adam & I sat at the kitchen island watching our dogs play and listening to worship music, I could not help but give thanks. I felt so blessed to know there is a child inside of me and this is our beautiful family the Lord has granted to us. I had an internal peace that just came over me and really just sent me into praising the Lord for all of His good works. God has answered so many prayers and I have so much to be thankful for. He has given us one of the most amazing Christmas gifts ever; the gift of LIFE! Thank you Lord for answering my prayers!
"Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus." -1 Thessalonians 5: 16-18
Today was a reminder of how I need to continue to hand over all my fears to the Lord and trust in Him completely. I know that He will weave my life into amazing things, just as He is doing now. I never realized that hormones could make my life such a roller coaster. Amazing how you go from tears to cheers in minutes and then back to tears. Nonetheless, everything is starting to settle in and today was a reminder that I truly need to rely on the Lord and just give Him all my worries and ask for guidance through everything I/we are going through.
The Dr. called today with all the blood results and everything looks really good:)
The other day my mom pointed out that her late mother was born December 6th & that's the day I found out I was pregnant. And the topper of it all is that I am due August 16, which is a day before my mom's late father's birthday. So strange.....
“But blessed are those who trust in the Lord and have made the Lord their hope and confidence.” –Jeremiah 17: 7
“Be still and know that I am God.” –Psalm 46: 10
I think it's finally starting to set in or at least the symptoms are starting to set in! Today I told the wives at bible study that Adam & I are expecting. It'll be so nice having so many experienced moms to call when I am clueless. I am very thankful to have come so close to the Lord this year and just continuing to grow in my relationship with Him. Bible study gave me a chance to think about what Adam & I have been through and where we are right now. Only by God's will is this possible! Today I have felt so exhausted; pretty much it feels like I've been competing in a triathlon and coming in dead last. One friend put it best today for me: welcome to motherhood, you will be tired for the rest of your life from now on (oh so true, but oh so worth it)!
"I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength." -Philippians 4:13
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek His will in all you do, and He will show you which path to take." -Proverbs 3: 5-6
I still stand in awe and probably will even when our bundle of joy arrives! I am just so thankfully for everything we've been blessed. I will forever give thanks to the Lord for all He has granted us.
Not too much happened today. I had a really rough night and only managed to get 4-5 hrs of sleep. I think a combination of everything that is going on physically and emotionally was starting to set in (but all worth it). I have been battling the sniffles, so the one side of my head is plugged, which makes sleeping a challenge at times.
I have a confession to make: I a took another test and guess what it was POSITIVE! 6 tests & a Dr.'s visit and I still can't believe it! I know I am crazy, but I am just so happy and know that I have been blessed more than I deserve.
Anyway, below are some pics of Adam finding out he's going to be a Daddy:)
"Cast your cares on the Lord and He will sustain you; He will never let the righteous fall." -Psalm 55:22
Today we went to the Dr. for the official news. Adam & I are so blessed and happy to being experiencing all of this right now. In fact, it seems so surreal to us and probably will for quite sometime. I can't even believe that this really is happening; a true blessing! All I can do is give thanks for everything we've been blessed with, especially for the gift of life! Dr. P my OB (it's so crazy to say that) was so happy for us and gave us a due date of August 16, 2009. This is really neat because my late Grandpa Wiest's birthday is August 17. I had a lot of blood drawn today for my OB work up. I go back in 2 wks, December 23, and will have an ultrasound done and then we will go over history and do a complete first checkup. This is one of the most amazing Christmas blessings we could have.
We both called our parents, siblings, and close friends. We are waiting to tell some friends and famly, becasue we will be seeing them in a week and a half, and want to share it with them then. My mom is so excited and can't wait to have another grandchild. I wanted to wait to tell them in person, since I will be seeing them soon, but I just wanted to spill the beans to her and she was so happy I did. Everybody was so happy to hear the news and I know this baby is going to be spoiled (not just by us).
It really hasn't sunk in; in fact to be honest it hasn't set in at all. I just stand in awe right now.
"I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength." -Philippians 4:13
"I prayed for this child, and the Lord has granted me what I asked of Him." -1 Samuel 1:27
December 6th, 2008, will be a day that forever changed our lives; I found out I am pregnant! I had suspected that I might be, but I thought if I was it was too early to know for sure. I woke up Saturday morning and decided to test. I took the test and it came back negative. I threw it in the trash and went about my usual morning things. For some reason I decided to go back and check it one more time just to make sure I wasn't pregnant and get on with my day. So I went back and checked the pregnancy test and it was positive. I was shocked at what I saw and had no idea what to do. There were two lines! I instantly praised the Lord for the blessing He granted us. I went and worked out and fed the dogs; just the usual morning routine. I decided to take a different test just to make sure and it came back positive. I went about my day shopping for Christmas gifts and bought another pregnancy test. This time I bought a Clear Blue digital pregnancy test. When I got home I decided to take another one; just to make sure. And wouldn't you know it read PREGNANT! Okay so by this time I have taken 3 tests and still can't believe this is true. I truely stood in amazement of what God was doing in our lives. Later that night I headed to the wives Christmas party. By this time I am going crazy inside because I just want to tell someone, but I don't want to tell anyone until I tell Adam.
Adam left for Arizona on Friday and wouldn't be back until late Sunday. I didn't want to tell him over the phone and really wanted to make it special when I did tell him. I was the first person to the party and the host, Shannon T., and I started talking about her pregnancy and how she was doing. Before long one thing lead to another and she asked me if I was pregnant. I didn't know what to say or how to react, and nonetheless she put it all together. I asked her to keep quiet, which she did. It was hard to keep quiet with all the ladies asking about how the kid situation was going, but somehow I managed. Another wife, Shannon J., and I were standing and talking about how beautiful being a mother will be. One of the wives, Amy B., brought her 3 wk old girl, so her and I were holding her and talking about how great it's going to be to be a mom! I then asked her if she had any news and she said "No." And then she looked at me and asked if we did; I hesitated, which pretty much gave it away. Anyway, the night ended with only 2 girls finding out.
I was counting the hours till Adam would be coming home and I could tell him he's going to be a dad! The next day before I headed to church I took another test, and it was positive. In church I just praised the Lord the whole service. I didn't know exactly how to tell Adam, but then I thought of the perfect way to tell him. I wrapped up a photo of a baby's hand inside of a dad's hand. On top of the photo I wrote the verse from 1 Samuel 1:27. At the bottom of the photo I wrote "Congrats Daddy-to-be!" I also wrapped up 3 pictures of the pregnancy tests that I had taken. I wrapped each of these gifts into a big box with a tag that said To: Adam From: God. I also added a note to it. It said, "Hey Hubby- I love you so much and you mean the world to me! I know you had a rough day, so I thought you might enjoy an early Christmas gift. Hope you enjoy! Love you Babe, your wifey." This season has been long because the team hasn't been doing very well and Adam has been hurt lately. Later that evening I took another pregnancy test and it said "PREGNANT!" Yes, I know 5 tests and I still can't believe it! Is it really true?!
Anyway, I picked him up from Rams park about 11:30 and we headed home. When we got home he saw the present. He had no idea what was coming, which made it even better. He read the note and opened the gift. He then opened the photo which said "Congrats Daddy-to-be!" He just staired at me and was like are you "serious?!" I said nodded and he just hugged me. I had him open the photo's of the pregnancy test, whcih he thought was funny. We were wired from the excitement and could barely fall asleep. Adam was so funny; he just wanted to tell someone, but who? Today, Monday, December 8, I called the Dr.'s and we have an appointment scheduled for tomorrow. I still can't fathom that we could be expecting. I am super excited to go to the Dr'.s and find out all the details!
Thank you Lord for all of our blessings. I have been so blessed throughout my whole life and you deserve all the glory. Thank you for my husband, my family, my friends, my pups, and for guiding me through thick and thin. Jesus, I love you, praise you, and thank you for everything, especially this miracle inside of me!
