Friday, June 12, 2009

God's Plan

Ok, I am a little bit hesistant to share this, but I hope that through this God receives the glory!
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Josh and I thought about a year and a half ago that we were ready to have another baby. We started trying in December of 2007, and after 13 months, 2 rounds of Clomid (fertility drug) and Metformin to help me ovulate we finally stopped trying! January of 2009 I decided that trying to conceive was consuming my life, and I was missing just enjoying life and all it had to offer. Josh and I decided that this would be a good time for me to go back to work teaching, so I have gotten my certification renewed and am currently working at the YMCA. Our plan was that we would start trying again in August or September that way I could complete a full year of teaching before we had the baby, God willing that we would have another one.
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God's ways are not our ways, and he is TRULY the ONLY giver of life! I took fertility medicine for 6 months and was not pregnant!
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However...
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To our surprise, we are now expecting our second child!
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We are really excited, unsure of how the next year is going to unfold for me regarding work, blessed beyond measure, and full of wonder and awe at a God so great and amazing!
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I am fairly early, but if you know me you know I CANNOT keep a secret! I went to the doctor today, and I am 6 weeks and 2 days. I am due February 3, 2010. Hudson will be almost 3 1/2 when the new baby comes. He is really excited even though I don't think he fully understands what is to come. Tonight he laid his head on my belly and said, "Hey baby." *sigh* He melts my heart!
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I am still a little bit heartbroken for those of you that I know who are struggling with infertility. I remember how hard it was hearing (from everyone it seemed) that they were pregnant when I wanted so badly to be pregnant. Know that I am still praying for you!
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Our precious baby #2!

*Being that it is still so early, I have not told work yet, so if you happen to work with me please keep this a secret. :-) Thank you.

12 comments:

Kasey and Tyler Brindle said...

Chelsea,

I am SO HAPPY for you. We havent talked much but you have been in my prayers and you have just restored my faith in trying agin!!! We just got the okay from my Ortho that it is okay to start trying agagin but we arent going to stress over it anymore! I will keep you in my prayers and I cant wait to see more ultrasound pictures and CAN'T wait to find out what u are having!! GOD ids GREAT!!! Again, Congrats and please keep all us of trying in your prayers also!!

Beth Goff said...

That's wonderful!!!! I will be praying for you and your little peanut :)

Mel said...

Congrats!! I am very happy for you and your family! I know Hudson will make a great big brother!!

Drena said...

Congrats Chelsea! So happy for you!

Allison D said...

Oh, Chelsea! That is such wonderful news and I am so happy for your little growing family. Wishing you a healthy and happy pregnancy!!!

Jessica Cannon said...

How exciting!!!! Congratulations!

sjefferson said...

Praise the Lord! What a huge answer to prayer! I have been praying for you two for a long time now and it's great to see God at work!

Natalie at Our Old Southern House said...

i know i told you the other night, but CONGRATULATIONS!!!!
(and i'm still thinking pink)

amanda said...

That's wonderful news! I will be praying for a healthy baby and mommy!

Merri said...

Yeah! What a blessing! I am so happy for you!! Keep me posted on everything. We would love to get together with y'all sometime soon :-)

Sarah said...

Congrats Chelsea and Family! I wish you 9 healthy and happy months. Feb 3rd was my due date with Cassie ;) its a good date :).

Natalie at Our Old Southern House said...

i need updates! :-)