There was only one time of the year that we were dreading having a baby and that was around Christmas. For most people a Christmas baby would only compete with Christmas, but for us it meant competing with Christmas, Kevin's birthday, My birthday and yes even Ella's birthday in our immediate family alone. After we went through everything with the miscarriage/molar pregnancy scare we decided that once we were cleared to start trying to have a baby again, we were going to go with whatever happens happens. We honestly didn't think that in the first month of it being "safe" we would conceive....but p.s. here we are again pregnant with a due date of January 4th and I'm beginning to think I only have so much control over what happens in my life. :)
If we didn't go through what we went through, I think I would especially have a difficult time with this due date of January 4th. I turn 30 this year and had big plans to go away with some of my best friends on a trip we have been talking about since we were 25 (yes are are a little crazy). So there has been a slight change of plans to say the least, but I am thrilled that we will be welcoming a new edition to our family in less than 5 months and that we didn't have to wait long after all the pain and stress that came with our prior situation. I have learned that in order to be happy in life it is good to have a plan, but not be afraid to change it if necessary.
James 4:13-15 Now listen, you who say, “Today or tomorrow we will go to this or that city, spend a year there, carry on business and make money.” 14 Why, you do not even know what will happen tomorrow. What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes. 15 Instead, you ought to say, “If it is the Lord’s will, we will live and do this or that.”
With all that said, we are still planning on going on our 30th birthday trip.....even if we have to wait until we are 31 before we are available to go. :)
About Me
- Alexis
- Hello! I am a former Educator who specialized in teaching Infants and Toddlers with Special Needs. Currently my focus is on raising my own children and building a loving home for my family. On the side I am the Co-Coordinator of a WONDERFUL moms ministry that pours into moms of young children so they can pour into their own families. I started writing this blog to share some of my life experiences, with the hope that it could help someone who might be going through the same things. Laughter has been some of the best medicine for me, in addition to my faith, and knowing that in the words of my 80 something year old grandmother "This too shall pass." ENJOY!
