Saturday, April 24, 2010

We're Expecting.....

Well folks after 3 long year of dealing with infertility, lots of medication, a couple of surgery's and many negative test. I am happy and excited to say that we are finally expecting our 1st baby! Due December 15,2010. I am still in complete awe of the whole situation and it honestly still doesn't seem real. I can't believe that we are finally going to have our little miracle baby. I am currently a little over 6 weeks. We found out on Easter that my test was positive. And after a very short discussion we decided to share it with our parents and siblings even though we were so early. Just for the simple fact that they have been such a huge support through all of this and well...... we were not going to be seeing them for another month and there is NO way I could keep this under raps from them for that long. ;)
This past Thursday at 6weeks and 1 day we had our 1st appointment and ultrasound and we were able to see our little ones heart beat and were even able to hear it. Which being so early was such a treat! I could have laid there all day and just listened to it. Totally amazing. Right now I am not feeling to much which I guess I should be thankful for but I am ready for all of it so I almost wish it would hurry up. Other than being tired and napping a lot (which I have never really done before) I am doing pretty good.
We have another follow up in 2 weeks for another ultrasound just to make sure that everything is still going well and then my infertility specialist will release me to my regular ObGyn. So I am trying to keep my self busy so I can get through the next 2 weeks with out worrying my self to death.
Please keep us in your prayers and for this baby to have a safe journey into our arms.


Introducing Baby Herring!
The most beautiful baby ever ;)

We didn't have much time to figure out just how we wanted to tell our family as we were heading back to Houston later in the day. Jeff gathered his family all together and just broke the news at the same time to everyone. And of course my camera was already packed in the car so I did not get any pictures of their reactions.
For my family I decided to put a little note inside of an Easter egg and hide it as a "prize" egg. Shelly found the egg and opened it up to a little note that said . "Grandbaby #4 on the way!



Then she passed it to Nana!
mommy & daddy
little prize egg
I only took a few tests =)









15 comments:

shannonmichaelis said...

Stunned, excited, loving the photos on this post! So excited for you, girl! I understand the long wait - so excited you get to experience this! Praying for a healthy pregnancy!!!

~Shelly~ said...

Oh wow those pictures!! But glad u got them :) I seriously didnt have a clue even when i saw the note in the egg... duh!
Cant wait for Dec 15th :)

Mom said...

Well I second that Shelly! I could'nt imagine what you were yelling about---then I read it for myself!! What a wonderful Easter,, one we will always remember!!
Miranda, I know you and Jeff will make wonderful, loving parents! This has been nothing more than answered prayers!!

Shannon said...

I still just have chills from head to toe everytime I read more about this answer to prayer! I cannot wait to watch you journey through this pregnancy and see all the updates that come along with it!

Tatum said...

What a wonderful way to share the great news with your family!

Allison said...

YAH!!! So very excited for you! Praying for a healthy, smooth pregnancy. Can't wait to watch you experience God's greatest gift. You and Jeff are so deserving of this miracle. Congrats again =)

Mindy said...

Thank you Lord for blessing my cousin :) As everything is now "right" in their little world!

Anonymous said...

I love the pictures! I cannot wait for little Herring!! You guys will be great parents and I cannot wait for all the buying to begin! 14 more weeks until we know if it is a boy or girl....

Anonymous said...

I love the pictures! I cannot wait for little Herring!! You guys will be great parents and I cannot wait for all the buying to begin! 14 more weeks until we know if it is a boy or girl....

Margie said...

Hi... just a blog surfer... I can empathize with you.. 4 years of infertility treatment to get my second. Congratulations! I wish you and your little nugget good health!

The Forey's said...

Miranda & Jeff, We are so happy to hear you were able to conceive your little miracle. We pray your Jelly Bean grows strong and healthy each and every day. The road behind you was long and dark. What lies ahead is pure sunshine!

lots of love said...

Congratulations on your pregnancy!

The Pifer's said...

So happy for you sweetie!!!!!

Congrats Congrats Congrats!!!

Mandi said...

Miranda, I am so happy for you!! Believe it or not, I think about you often because we have some amazing friends who have been trying to get pregnant for 6 years & ya'll are never far from my thoughts. I was shocked and SO EXCITED to see your announcement! I can't wait to see you as a mom. You are such a sweet, sweet person. Please keep my friend, Jessica, in your prayers if you will!

Mandi said...

Miranda, I am so happy for you!! Believe it or not, I think about you often because we have some amazing friends who have been trying to get pregnant for 6 years & ya'll are never far from my thoughts. I was shocked and SO EXCITED to see your announcement! I can't wait to see you as a mom. You are such a sweet, sweet person. Please keep my friend, Jessica, in your prayers if you will!