Saturday, January 7, 2012

Announcement!

We are elated to announce that we are currently busy growing the newest member of our family!


We somehow hit the jackpot and got lucky our first month of trying. I'm so happy that it worked out this way, since I know that even though I was preparing myself, I would have been a bit crushed if it had turned out otherwise.

This is also part of the reason we are breaking the news so quickly. The most common reason I've heard for keeping the news a surprise is in case of a miscarriage or some other bad news. In our case, we figure that if anything of that sort were to happen, we would need the support of our family and friends.

And now, the inaugural weekly Baby Countdown post -
(Many of these weekly questions are lifted straight from Julia of My Life in Transition)

Four Weeks                                           

Size of Baby - A minuscule poppy seed.

Cravings - None yet, although I have a feeling that aversions are going to kick in any time.

What is different this time around - Last time we waited until almost 12 weeks to break the news. We felt like enjoying the secret on our own for a while. However, we were forced to let people in on it when my belly became impossible to hide anymore at just three months along. So enjoy, I imagine I'll be sporting a significant bump in just a few weeks this time.

Symptoms - A bit headache-y and the exhaustion is just starting to kick in. Last time I had to tote my toothbrush around with me at all times due to the constant metallic taste in my mouth and was brushing my teeth dozens of times a day. I'm curious to see if that happens again.

Worries - That we'll lose the pregnancy or that the baby will have the same genetic fluke as Ryann. We had a pediatrician who specializes in genetics look at Ryann's records and he thinks that it is highly unlikely that it would happen again. He also think that this is something that we can proactively check for, which is good to know.
                                                              

I'm so excited to be heading down this road again and can't wait to actually feel pregnant. It's unbelievable that we'll be holding a baby in a few short months. There are so many things that I'm worried about or looking forward to or dreading. But most of all, I'm happy.

23 comments:

  1. SO happy for you Damie!! I know all of those feelings too well. Worry, fear, excitement, ALL put together! But it's a lot of fun too!

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  2. Congrats lady! If anyone deserves the kind of happiness and excitement this brings im sure you do. God bless and I pray you have a wonderful and healthy pregnancy.

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  3. Very excited for you!!!

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  4. OH MY GOODNESS!! YAY! YAY! YAY!!!!!!! :-) Soooo, sooo, soooo happy for you two! CONGRATS!!

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  5. Yay! I am so excited for you guys. I am praying that everything goes smoothly, and I know it will! Enjoy!

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  6. Congrats!! Enjoy the feelings!

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  7. Congratulations!! I will be praying for a smooth pregnancy and healthy baby.

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  8. I understand the fears of losing this child before it can fully develop and come into your arms. Prayers for a healthy pregnancy, safe delivery, and most of all, a healthy baby! Congrats you two!

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  9. Congratulations! Praying for you guys and for a healthy pregnancy and baby! :)

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  10. Congratulations Daime and Jared! I will be praying for a healthy uncomplicated pregnancy and a healthy baby! God bless you and we look forward to watching your bump grow! Thank you for allowing your friends in on your surprise so early and allowing us to support you two on this exciting journey!

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  11. Congrats Damie and Jared! I'm so excited for you guys. We'll be praying that everything goes well for you and the baby. Yay!

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  12. Yay, Damie! So excited for you guys!

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  13. "We had a pediatrician who specializes in genetics look at Ryann's records and he thinks that it is highly unlikely that it would happen again. He also think that this is something that we can proactively check for, which is good to know."

    I am SOOO relieved for you both. Good news! Annnnnnd, CONGRATULATIONS on the pregnancy! How very exciting. Keep sharing. I love your perspective on life, etc.

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  14. I'm praying that everything goes well. I am soooo happy for you guys.

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  15. This makes me cry. :) Happy tears of course. :)

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  16. huge congratulations! that is so, so wonderful! congratulations to you and your husband; you must be so excited. i wanted to send you an email, but i can't track down your email address. your story of your sweet daughter made me cry; you sound like the most wonderful, caring, playful, loving parents, and i love the videos of you both cooing at her and laughing with her. she was a lucky little girl. and your new baby will be so lucky too. i can't imagine how strong you must have been to care for her and each other during that long night and since then; and am so inspired and in awe of you. sending you all my love. thank you so much for sharing your story.

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  17. i just read your Story of precious Ryann. i'm so sorry for your loss. she was a beautiful little girl. baby number 2 is a miracle in the works!!! very excited for your family :)

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  18. I just came across your blog because of your comment on A Cup of Jo. I have absolutely no words and so many tears after reading what happened to your little girl.

    I have a friend who just lost her 3 year old little boy, suddenly, and she's expecting too. I know that no other child will ever replace the one you lost, but I'm so glad that you have the chance to love another one.

    Sending lots of positive thoughts your way, and wishing you a healthy pregnancy & a healthy little one.

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  19. I found your blog via your comment on Cup of Jo. And I must say that I was overjoyed to read this post first. I pray that you keep walking towards the joys to come. Towards your future little ones and to seeing sweet Ryann again. Thank you for being a blessing by sharing.

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  20. I don't know you, but saw your comment on Cup of Jo earlier today and went and read your story. I truly, truly hope and pray that everything goes smoothly and you have a happy, healthy baby.

    You seem like an unbelievably strong woman, and reading your story helped me to put my own problems in perspective.

    God Bless,

    Julia

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  21. I just read your story (after seeing your comment on Cup of Jo) and I am praying for you and your family. I send all the love in the world to you and your sweet babies.

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  22. Damie - I am so excited for you!! Congratulations on succes the first try:-)

    LaRee Colburn

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