Last week, I shared my fear, anxiety and near paranoia about this surprising (but very much wanted) pregnancy. Within minutes of publishing that very raw post, so many of you sent your thoughts, prayers, scriptures and encouragement for me.
There is no way to adequately explain how much I gained from those comments. With each one that came to my inbox, a new bucket of tears was shed . . . good tears . . . and I found myself finding new strength, hope and faith that God would let this latest miracle come to fruition.
Monday, I went in for my 3rd U/S, praying to see a heartbeat but also preparing to deal with another loss.
Houston, we have a heartbeat.
A measurement: 7 weeks, 4 days.
And, finally, a due date: August 25 (one day before Mr. Boy’s birthday).
I feel that I can breathe now.
p.s. thank you.
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God really is great. I will continue to keep you and your little bundle in my thoughts and prayers!
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So glad you got to hear the heartbeat & that everything is on track. Congratulations!
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I am so excited (and relieved, I know the feeling!) for you! What a blessing! Yay!
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Such a beautiful sight!!
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Awesome news!! I know seeing that precious heartbeat was a huge relief.
P.S….can you have it on August 20, if it’s not asking too much? LOL!!
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God IS good! I’m so happy for you!!
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I am so happy for you! I am due in July on my daughters 3rd birthday! Congrats on your new bundle of joy!!!
Oh, so happy for you. I can remember crying my eyes out once we finally saw a heartbeat. Congratulations!
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So happy for the good report.
Virginia from That Bald Chick´s last [type] ..Winner- Oreck Edge Vacuum
Congrats! SO excited for you. And you know I’m here for you girl!
By the way, that’s Calleigh’s bday so its an awesome day to birth a kid, you know.
whewwwww! sprinkling more good baby dust & prayers!
I still find it amazing they can see & hear so early these days! 33 years ago I had 3 u/s and they could never narrow a due date & said it was a girl, even the xray just before delivery! he had his little man hidden well
Faythe´s last [type] ..Shades of white- frozen or not
Now that is a beautiful picture. Congratulations!
Sam´s last [type] ..Wordless Wednesday – Mountains in NC
Oh my goodness, I didn’t realize you were pregnant again! Congratulations on another miracle and seeing a healthy baby and a strong heartbeat
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Praise the Lord! My Lucy (as I think you know) was very surprising and also very wanted. I am praying for you Rachel. May God bless you with an easy pregnancy and safe & healthy birth!
Annie @ Mama Dweeb´s last [type] ..Wordless Wednesday 1 Month Old!
Congrats! We’ve been TTC for two years. Hopefully one day…
how wonderful! Congratulations!
I am so glad you were able to see a heartbeat!! SO excited!!!!
PTL! Yay! I am so excited for you! God bless the rest of your pregnanct, I know He will!
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Wonderful news!
Congrats!!
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Congrats!! What a wonderful feeling!!
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Oh I’m so happy for you! I will definately be praying for you during this pregnancy!
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CONGRATS again hun! You make beautiful babies!
Kas
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Lookin good! I went through so much fear and anxiety in my pregnancy due to a first trimester screening that was “iffy” for some problems. Set the stage for horrible anxiety. It’s so hard, but yes, you can find so much strength in God. Will be praying for you on your journey!
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Congrats!!
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Yeah for you! So happy things are working out now and maybe, hopefully, at least for a minute? you can breathe!
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I am so happy and excited for you! I hope your pregnancy goes smoothly. What a blessing
Hooray for a heartbeat!
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That is fantastic! I’m glad all is well. My kids bdays are 2 days apart.
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You are absolutely right! God is so great!
Congratulations again.
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Congrats! August 25th is my daughter’s birthday too!
Hey there, lil peanut!!!! Welcome to the world!
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Yahoo. So exciting. I’m really thrilled for you, and can’t wait to hear all about your pregnancy as it progresses!
Amazing! congratulations!
Oh sweety!!!! I am sooooo happy and in tears for you, of pure joy. I can only imagine the happiness and reassurance when you saw that sweet, precious little heart pounding away on that screen!!! God is good and I am so happy for you. I did not know you were having problems, so I am sorry I did not comment. Congrats on seeing the heartbeat!!!!!!!!!!
Just wanted to say many congrats on your new bundle of joy, I just had started reading your blog when you announced so I am a newbie, when I read your post about past challenges concieving my heart ached, we went thru 3 back to back miscarriages over 10 years in hopes of having a baby. Just when I had given up all hope I found out I was pregnant with Jacob, long story short..when I was finally 4 months along my husband was diagnosed with cancer, he went thru chemo during my pregnancy and we were told he would be sterile… Well God had other plans, before Jakes first birthday I found out I was SURPRISE pregnant again! Baby Blake was born on….. August 25 2009. I look forward to your updates, gods blessings!
Congratulations!
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Wonderful!!!!!!
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I understand completely about being on pins and needles waiting to see that heartbeat. I’ve had 2 miscarriages and we have been trying for 2 1/2 yrs since the last one. We started praying to God to show us the path he wanted for us – be it adoption, fostering, etc. last summer. We got pregnant in October. Every doctor’s appt. I hold my breath to hear that heartbeat and tears leak out every time. We go this coming Tuesday to find out the sex and I will be 18 weeks prego tomorrow. I thank God daily, and ask him to calm my fears. You are in my prayers and good luck with your newest little miracle!