Overwhelmed & Pregnancy Update!

Thank you all SO much for your sweet words of excitement and encouragement. I'm overwhelmed! Your prayers over the years have meant so much to Chad and I, and we hope this miracle has encouraged your faith, as it has ours. Our hearts still ache for those longing to be parents and we will continue to pray until God answers. We know that NOTHING is too hard for our God!

We are incredibly grateful for the blessings that God has given us. In no way are we deserving of these gifts, just like the gift of Jesus, but God in His infinite love and mercy has lavished them upon us. We cannot stop thanking Him and praising His name. To Him be all the glory!!

I've been struggling so badly with fear since I found out I was pregnant. I'm terrified that things are going to go wrong, but I just have to continually remind myself that they are the Lord's and He is in control. I have to trust Him with their lives. Chad, my mom, and other friends have been such an encouragement to me by reminding me of scriptures to pray. It's a constant battle to take every thought captive and to let the JOY of the LORD be my strength (Neh. 8:10). I do not want the enemy to steal one more ounce of joy!

This is a picture on my first Mother's Day. My, how this day was different than years in the past. Chad, my family, and some dear friends were so sweet to celebrate with me on this day that we have prayed would come for so long. It was such a precious day.

These are our precious miracles at 11 weeks. It was the most amazing sight to see them moving all around. I just laid there and cried tears of joy. Baby A is on the left and Baby B is on the right =)

And, here is the 12 week bump!

And now for a fun little questionnaire that I've seen on other blogs....

How Far Along: 13 weeks

Size of Babies: Peach

Total Weight Gain/Loss: +1 I think??

Genders: Will find out in about 5 weeks!!

Movement: None yet. I'm hoping it starts soon though =)

Sleep: Sleeping okay. I get up a few times each night to use the restroom and sometimes it takes me a while to fall back asleep.

Maternity Clothes: I bought my first two pairs of maternity shorts last week. Eep! I don't necessarily need them yet, but they are definitely more comfortable than regular shorts.

Symptoms: Nausea/all day sickness. This has been going on since week 6. I will puke every day for nine months though if it means two healthy babies.

Aversions: I don't know if this counts, but for some reason when I eat a sandwich I do not want the crusts on the bread. Not real sure what that's about.

Cravings: I haven't craved a lot yet. Not a lot sounds good to me right now....maybe because I'm worried about it coming back up ;) I've eaten a lot of pimento cheese and tomato sandwiches, pickled okra and boiled eggs lately. So weird, but good.

What I miss: Not a thing. I've waited too long for this and I'm grateful for everything I'm experiencing.

Worst Moment of the week: I've had a cold for about a week. It hasn't been too bad, but the drainage + nausea have not been a good combination. I think it's starting to clear up a little.

Best Moment this week: Telling the rest of our family and friends the big news. We've been overwhelmed by all the love and we thank you for your continued prayers!