Thankful

Yesterday we had our 12 week appointment. It took a minute to find the heartbeat (I was getting a bit nervous) but she found it. It was clocking in around 169bpm (higher than Liam’s). Hearing that sound allowed me to breathe a sigh of relief. I so wanted another ultrasound to see this baby with my own eyes and see how he/she has grown. But I will be patient.


I’m thankful beyond words for making it this far. We truly are blessed. Yesterday was filled with sharing our news with friends and family. It felt so good to finally tell our secret. I don’t have to hide Sweetpea anymore. I’ve hated hiding this baby. Today it felt great to go in my closet and pick out what I wanted to wear, no matter if Sweetpea was popping out or not!

Honestly it still doesn’t feel real that I’m pregnant and we are going to bring another miracle into this world. I still feel like I’m dreaming.

I have already told my hubby that after this baby is born I want to modify the ring I have that currently holds the birthstones of Nathaniel and Grace. I want to add two more, one for Liam and one for Sweetpea. I will then have a ring with four birthstones, representing my four children. Each child, no matter how long or short their life was, matters to me. They are all my precious children and for that I’m grateful.