Wow, it’s the middle of December already, where did the time go!  It’s been awhile since I’ve put out any update into the world on our journey.  That’s mostly been because I have had little to no ambition or extra energy to put towards anything…not even typing on a keyboard!

I’ve had 2 appointments since my last blog.  We followed up with our RE’s office back the week of Thanksgiving and got to see our precious miracle at 9 weeks.  It’s crazy the changes made from 6 to 9 weeks and you can even start to see he or she taking shape and resembling a human!  Everything looked great at this appointment, we heard a strong heartbeat at 174 beats/minute, and we were finally released from the care of their office and sent on to follow up with our regular OB doctor.  This was such a great feeling!

Yesterday, we went in for our 12 week appointment with our new doctor.  It felt strange going up the elevators to the 3rd floor rather than heading into our fertility clinic’s office on the first floor.  We’ve become so accustomed to that clinic, the receptionist, the nurses and other staff.  The 3rd floor was a whole new world with brand new faces to learn, but a welcomed change 🙂

We didn’t get the full blown ultrasound like we were used to so I don’t have pictures to share and we also didn’t get to hear the heartbeat, but our doctor did use one of those handheld U/S devices to check on our little bug.  It was incredible and brought tears to my eyes.  We could see baby’s head and legs and arms and he or she was even quite active and moved around a lot, showing off just how amazing they are already! Lincoln smiled from ear to ear watching his sibling, seeing their fast heartbeat working in their little body and dancing around inside of me.

I’m left still just in awe of the whole process.  The last year has been long and tough, I didn’t think I would ever be blessed to carry life inside of me again.  We considered giving up at times, being content with our son, but I’m so thrilled that we didn’t!  I must admit though, it still feels surreal to me that I’m pregnant, that it finally worked and that I’m coming to the end of my first trimester….God is good!

With that said, all I want for Christmas this year, is the time with my family.  I turn 32 this week, my son turns 5 next week, and then soon after we begin another year!  How did that happen!??!!  Time just flies and I wish I could slow it all down and remember every moment before it’s gone.  This year I am so grateful for everything God has blessed our family with and I’m just looking forward to the seeing God’s plan unfold in 2017!

Wishing you a Merry Christmas, a Happy New Year and the peace that only our Savior can provide!!!