The image came up of a wiggling little baby and I laughed and laughed. I didn't really think there would be anything there. For many weeks the misery and anxiety of the first trimester almost completely blocked out any joy I could have felt over this, our third child.
This little baby, who existed in prayers and in our hearts for so many years, is a reality now. And today for the first time, I am able to put aside the worry and just feel happy. Also still quite nauseous, but more certain that it will all be worth it.
Congratulations!!! How very very very wonderful! Merry Christmas!!
Posted by: Jen | December 29, 2011 at 11:37 AM
Oh so beautiful! Congratulations! God is good!
With prayers for you and your little one,
Michelle
Posted by: Michelle | December 29, 2011 at 11:40 AM
Hooray!
Posted by: Elizabeth Foss | December 29, 2011 at 11:40 AM
Congratulations! I had hoped this was the "project" you were working on! Many prayers for you and your little one.
Caroline
Posted by: Caroline | December 29, 2011 at 11:53 AM
I have been thinking about you sooooo much! You and baby continue to be in my prayers.
Merry, merry Christmas, Jenn and family!
God bless!
Posted by: Sarah | December 29, 2011 at 11:57 AM
S/he is absolutely beautiful -- just like his (or her) Mama. I am so, so, so happy for you!!! You both will be in my prayers! Hugs!
Posted by: Hallie | December 29, 2011 at 12:20 PM
Sooooo happy!!!!!! Love love love.
Posted by: Lissa | December 29, 2011 at 12:30 PM
YAY!!!!!!!!! We are all so happy for you! Openly rejoicing here, especially my girls (instead of just secretly)!
Posted by: Charlotte | December 29, 2011 at 12:37 PM
So, so, so happy for you!!! (And silly me thought you were working on a book 'project'.) Hurray! Hurray! Hurray! and Deo Gratias! Deo Gratias! Deo Gratias!!!
Posted by: Kimberlee | December 29, 2011 at 12:43 PM
Congratulations!! I had been wondering just today when you'd be back... What a wonderful surprise!!! God bless you all!
Posted by: J. C. | December 29, 2011 at 12:58 PM
Oh what happy news!!! Joy! joy joy! Congratulations! And many prayers for you.
Posted by: MelanieB | December 29, 2011 at 01:44 PM
Well, I had a feeling this was your "big project." =)
Very happy for you and your family!
Posted by: Donna Jannuzzi | December 29, 2011 at 02:41 PM
Oh I knew it! I guess I really didn't, but I was just sure this was your project. We too have been praying for the same thing for a number of years. I'm so happy for you all! Congratulations!
Posted by: Sharron | December 29, 2011 at 02:47 PM
Oh my goodness!!! I almost couldn't believe it when I saw this post...had to read it a couple of times with a big, goofy grin on my face! So, SO very happy for your family. Congratulations!
Posted by: Melissa | December 29, 2011 at 03:26 PM
Happy New Year. :)
Also? If you need me to babysit...or play board games with your older two while you, I don't know, just sit there and stare at this new little one, LET ME KNOW. I'll start saving my pesos pronto.
Congratulations!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Margaret in Minnesota | December 29, 2011 at 03:37 PM
What a wonderful "project" I hope you start feeling better soon - been there, done that. At least you know whats waiting at the end! My is that's a picture of a very handsome little man! =D
Posted by: Molly W. | December 29, 2011 at 04:01 PM
"My 'guess' is that's a"
Posted by: Molly W. | December 29, 2011 at 04:02 PM
Oh yes yes YES!! Oh I was hoping and praying! Oh I am so happy for you all. Life is so full of incredible miracles and other surprises. Yay :-D
Posted by: Ellie | December 29, 2011 at 04:34 PM
Oh darling Jennifer!!!!! I was hoping so much this news was coming. Joy and joy and more joy for you and your family. I am over the moon for you. Blessings!
Posted by: sarah | December 29, 2011 at 05:04 PM
Yahoooooo!!!! :)
Praying that your nausea passes soon. Congratulations!
Posted by: Sarah | December 29, 2011 at 05:08 PM
Beautiful! Congratulations!
Posted by: Sara | December 29, 2011 at 06:24 PM
Oh, I'm so excited, Jennifer! I have been hoping and praying for you for so long!! Congratulations!!!
Posted by: Angel | December 29, 2011 at 06:39 PM
Congratulations! What wonderful news.:)
Posted by: Grace | December 29, 2011 at 06:40 PM
Wonderful!!
Posted by: Kristina | December 29, 2011 at 08:13 PM
I Knew It!!!! Jenn, I've been having this feeling that you were pregnant! Congratulations! Many, many prayers...Oh, I am so excited for you and your family!!!! :)
Posted by: Cheryl M | December 29, 2011 at 08:54 PM