Sunday, January 11, 2009

The One We've All Been "Expecting"

Hint, hint... :)

So, we received some wonderful news on Christa's 18 month birthday - we are having another baby! We have our first ultrasound scheduled for this Wednesday, and we think I am about 6 weeks along. I have to confess that telling you all about this so soon goes against everything I thought I would do "the next time around." But I've had a hard time keeping it a secret thanks to my newly acquired weak stomach and a noticeable plummet in my caffeine consumption. Plus, I know me, and I'm going to tell most of you about this sooner or later, regardless of what happens. So, I figured I might as well spill the beans today and ask you to pray for us as many times as you are able to between now and Wednesday.

We are feeling a strange mix of excitement and terror; (Cline's excited, and I'm terrified). In fact, I'm thinking some sort of pregnancy-approved sedative might be required to get me into the ultrasound room on Wednesday. We are very much hoping to be able to see and hear a strong, healthy heartbeat, but we do realize it might be a little too early for that. Please pray that everything looks great, and that we are able to see the heartbeat. Please pray that if it is too early to see the heartbeat, that my hormone levels will measure perfectly and that I will have peace and joy until we look again. Finally, please pray that this pregnancy will be free of any complications and that we will get to bring a precious, healthy baby home after all is said and done.

"Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God." Philippians 4:6


Easier said than done, but I'm trying!

11 comments:

The Tinney Family said...

YEAH!! We are so excited for you! We will definitely be praying for you on Wednesday!

Margaret Anne said...

Well, I have to admit that's not what I was expecting to find! I am so happy for you & Cline! There's no easy way to wait, but try to stay busy til Wednesday. It'll help pass the time.

And another thing, the post is dated last Thursday, but I didn't see it until this morning. (I look every day...hoping for more pictures). Have you been dwelling on this since last week???

Of course you'll be in my prayers. Call soon!

Ali said...

ARGHHHHH! I saw you just a few days ago and you didn't tell me!!! I kinda had a feeling something was up because your were drinking caffiene free and A LOT of water, which is not typical of you, but I didn't want to say anything. Congratulations! I'll keep praying for you. Love you!!

Anonymous said...

Oh my gosh!!! Congratulations! I am so excited for you guys! I will definitely be praying!!!! I love you!

statmom said...

Congratulations! Yeah, I just talked to you and you didn't tell me either! You sly girl, you! :) We will be praying for a strong heartbeat and/or appropriate HCG levels! Let us know how it goes! So does this mean you are due in early September?

The Lumpkin Patch said...

Let's see, seems we talekd about this 3 weeks ago.... I'm thinking theres no way you knew then....
So I'll give you a break!
YAY!!! Always in my prayers!
Love ya!

Anonymous said...

Congrats, congrats, congrats! It is so hard to walk back into the OB office that first time back. But you can do it! We'll be praying for you!

Will you be going back to Augusta? Or have you found someone closer?

Anonymous said...

Congrats and good luck!!

Anonymous said...

THinking of you this morning!!!! Hope you see a beautiful strong heartbeat!!!! Love you!

The Middleton's said...

What great news! Congratulations!! I am so excited for you guys! We will keep you in our prayers.

Paulene

Southern Style Bows said...

Praying for you right now. Just had Harbin say a prayer too!
Kimberly