Life is certainly full of surprises. Some of them take a little more adjusting to than others. Finding myself expecting a third child at this point in my life was not only unexpected, it was almost impossible to wrap my head around. So it's amazing to me that this little grainy image would have the power to instantly erase so many of my fears along with my disbelief. Okay, it wasn't just the image, it was the sight of a tiny little beating heart that did it. Because more than anything else, a beating heart means life. So many people debate when life begins and yet we have no trouble determining when it ends. It ends when the heart stops. And so, even somewhat reluctant parents like my husband and I melt in the presence of that little heartbeat, knowing that whatever scientists or politicians might have to say about it, that tiny creature is already a living being and our child. Oh my.
Wow!! Congratulations! There is nothing like seeing that little image and watching and listening to that little tiny heart beat. It sounds like someone really wanted to be part of your family.
ReplyDeleteShe is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness! Congratulations! And good luck! Well, now I REALLY have to come up and visit! :-)
ReplyDeleteaaaaahhhh! I did not read this until now 6:04 pm and had I known I would have thrown my arms around you and given you a big hug! There is no doubt life begins with that wonderful little beating heart you are a mother of three now! Congratulations Jen!...oh and you to John!...I am so happy for you two. Looks like Kimberly is practicing sweet boldness with her prediction of a female. Maybe you will have the wonderful of experiance of adding some pink to life this year wouldn't that be great!
ReplyDeleteYou are out lol! It will be a fun journey.
ReplyDeleteAnd can I be just totally selfish and tell you that I just had the best thought so far about you being pregnant through the summer. It has to do with your forest and a camera. Be my guinea pig puh-leeeeeeeease?! I need some cute maternity shots in my portfolio for all us normal above size negative 2 girls to oooh and aahhh at.
ReplyDeleteLove you :-)
Michelle~Thanks! I just can't believe I'm here at the beginning of this process again.
ReplyDeleteKimberly~You'd better not be jinxing me, girl! :-)
Heidi! Yes you do have to come and visit. I'm happy to provide you with an extra excuse!
Rachelle~Do you realize you've had your entire family since I last had a baby? Yikes!
Lorien~Even though you remain deluded about my actual size, I am happy to be your guinea pig. Love you back. :-)
Now that it's "officially out" I guess I can look you in the eye and speak again...Congrats! Shell shocked parents always pale in comparisson to the pure joy of Austin and Carter.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Chris! I wondered why you looked at me funny on Sunday. :-) And I'm definitely looking forward to that pure joy.
ReplyDeleteI am so excited for you guys. The Lord knows us better than we know ourselves and He knows this will be an awesome adventure for your family. I bet the boys are estatic. I am only slightly jealous, promise. After Lorien follows suit I will be the only parent of two kids in the ward. You guys are abandoning me! lol
ReplyDeleteAnd here I thought I was the big holdout in the ward--lol. Yes, the boys are ecstatic and fully invested in the adventure. It's not too hard to get swept along with them, even past my fear of the unknown. :-)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! Wow what exciting news! I do hope you get to add a little pink to your world but either way it will be a fun ride!
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