I guess what happens in Vegas doesn't always stay in Vegas! You could say, we hit the jackpot and didn't even know it until two weeks later! Are there any other cheesy Vegas-isms I missed. Probably, but you see what I am doing here (and probably more information than you wanted, haha).
We were so pleased to become "Facebook Official" last week in announcing our new addition, but I have been meaning to elaborate a little with a blog post. I also needed a forum to showcase my "Big Sis" photo shoot shots that didn't make the cut but were still so adorable they had to be seen. Unfortunately, so far this pregnancy has been rough with round-the-clock morning sickness and intense fatigue that I do not remember having with Elliot. This makes it difficult to accomplish simple tasks, like brushing my teeth, let alone writing.
We are so very excited about this baby. He or she was a long time coming. I have shared in previous posts about our struggles to conceive, followed by miscarriage, followed by more struggles to conceive. There are never guarantees in life, and I know it is still early in the pregnancy (almost to second trimester!) but whatever happens we feel so blessed. Last night I got to listen to Elliot's sweet voice telling one of her long-winded stories while feeling the first flutters of life in my belly, and felt so much gratitude to God for giving me this life, with my precious babies and amazing husband. We will always feel grief over the baby we lost, but our rainbow baby (that's what they call babies that come after a miscarriage) has taken some of the sting out.
Elliot teeters between being really excited about the baby, to seeming to not really understand what is happening. I think when we told her she expected the baby to come, like, immediately. And when it didn't, she kind of lost interest. She will occasionally make statements that when the baby comes she will be like Elsa, because Elsa is the big sister. I don't think it has even occurred to her that the baby might be a boy. Either way, I know she will be an awesome big sis!
In this one she is touching my belly. Notice I am already showing...a lot.
An action shot. She is jumping up and down in this one.
Thank you for all the kind words and support on our Facebook post. Please continue to keep us in your prayers. I definitely miss the luxury that I enjoyed in my first pregnancy of not worrying about every little ache and pain. More updates to come in the future!
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