Friday, October 22, 2010

I Wasn't Sure I'd Ever Type These Words Again...

I'm pregnant.

Now, to many of you, this is no shock.  Others, however, who may not know me in real life, or who just check in on our family through the blog, probably haven't heard the news yet.  Maybe you suspected because of my lack of posting lately.

My friend, Corrie, has a theory.  When someone doesn't update their blog for a while, or just have scant posts here and there, she says they've got to be pregnant!  Whelp, cls...I guess you were right this time!

Tomorrow, I will be 12 weeks along.  Apparently that is kind of a "magic" number when it comes to pregnancy.  My due date is May 7th, but that was set before we knew there were two, so we are looking more at around the 20th of April.

We have had some rough spots this first trimester, which is a large reason why I didn't share this news before now.  At times, it was really hard to keep it a secret, but I managed and here we are.  

Oh, and one TINY detail I left out...we are having TWINS!  

I'm going to post more about our journey later, but as most of you know it has taken us many years, multiple heartaches, and thousands of dollars to get to this point.  But most of all, it has taken faith and lots of support and prayers from our friends and family!  

I can't wait to share our babies with you!  

And a special note to those of you who are still struggling with infertility and trying to conceive.  Please know I do not for ONE SECOND take this pregnancy for granted.  I thank God multiple times for the blessing He has bestowed on us.  And also know that I think and pray for each one of you who's heart is still breaking and aching and yearning for a baby of your own and for a chance to be pregnant.  I will never forget that time in my life and even now I have a hard time believing this is really happening for us.  I understand now, what the term "survivor's guilt" means.  But God is so merciful and so good and His timing is perfect.  I have learned this over the last 4 years, in a way I would never want to wish on anyone, even my worst enemy. 

Ladies who are struggling, don't give up.  I know that is so cliche, but honestly it is what's in my heart. As I began to see this time in my life as a learning and growing experience, God gave me insights and eye-opening moments I never would have had if we hadn't been on this journey.  My faith has been tested to it's very limits, but He has been victorious in all of it!  Glory to God, who has formed these babies and allowed me to be their mother. 

We have seen a maternal/fetal specialist now and will see them again Thursday the 28th, as well as visit with our fertility doctor for the LAST TIME.  That makes me very sad.  

But, I'm excited to meet our new OBGYN, Dr. Devine (what a great name, huh?) and get started in the 2nd trimester.  

We covet your prayers right now.  Although we've made it past the "crucial" stage, because I am carrying twins, as well as some other factors, I am considered "high risk."  That's a scary term.  My goal is to make it to 37 weeks with these babes, so would you pray that for and with us?  Thank you, Blends.  

Seriously, y'all...is this really real?  Um, I'm starving and I have to pee...AGAIN!  Yep, it's real!

I will add some pictures in my next posts! 

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38 comments:

  1. Oh, thats awesome news!!
    Congratulations to y'all!! How exciting.

    I will pray that the Lord watch over you and your precious cargo! :)

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  2. OMG! What awesome news!! and TWINS :) We got our BFP this week and my first beta as well. It looks like I will have a June due date! I can't wait to read more, please don't leave us hanging on all the details :)

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  3. YAY!!!!!! LOVE YOU and contine to pray daily!

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  4. I have been so excited for ya'll since I figured out what was going on!!!! I keep thinking back to this spring listening to you preview your talk and you telling us you wished you were telling everyone that you were pregnant. I can just picture God sitting back with a big grin on his face saying just wait...do I have a surprise for you!! God is so faithful! Love you girl!

    Beverly Shortes

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  5. Charla, I can not begin to describe how excited I am for you guys!!! I LOVE seeing God's true faithfullness after the years of prayer :) His timing is perfect and I am so glad that you can look back on the painful waiting and see His light mixed in. I can't imagine what yall have been through but I do know you have PURE JOY to look forward to in motherhood...it is AMAZING!!!!!

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  6. Congratulations! I rejoice with you and McH and pray for your health and the health of the babies growing in you. I couldn't be happier for you guys!!

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  7. I am stiiill beside myself with JOY for the two of you! You will remain in my prayers - pregnancy, I have learned, can be such an amazing yet uncharted adventure - you will make it to 37 weeks! :-) Take care and may God continue to bless you throughout your pregnancy with TWINS! WHOOP! :-)

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  8. Yipeeee, so excited for all 4 of you. continued prayers

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  9. Love you, love you, love you! I can't wait to watch, support, and pray you through this pregnancy! We are all SO excited! Now, lets get shopping! lol.:)

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  10. Oh how wonderful! Congrats :)

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  11. Oh Charla, when Jill told me earlier this month to keep you, McH, and the babies in my prayers - I let a few tears of joy fall for you! I'm so happy for you and know that you will both be awesome parents!! I have been praying for and thinking of you guys lately and will continue to do so throughout the pregnancy! CONGRATULATIONS!!

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  12. I am so happy for you! I think I remember you mentioning a while back that you were going to try at the beginning of fall/end of summer, but I didn't want to ask... Congratulations, and God bless you and your pregnancy! I'll continue to pray for you!

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  13. YIPPEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!! This is my favorite post by far!!! We are so over the top excited for y'all and can't wait to help spoil those sweet little babies! It is fun to get to change our prayer for y'all up from "please bless them as you see fit" to "please bless Rich, Charla and those precious babies!" Love y'all!

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  14. April 30 is my birthday....just a little hint! ;)

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  15. I am SOOOO Happy for you!! I have heard through some people that you were..but I didn't know it was twins!! I've been praying for you for a while now, and will continue through your pregancy!! God is Great!!

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  16. I don't know you, but have been following from Tennessee for a while now. I am SO happy for you! I've felt some connection because I had two miscarriages in the past year. We already have one precious son who will be 3 in January, but have been praying for number two for a while. Happy to say I'm 13 weeks today! Can't wait to follow your journey! Congratulations!

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  17. Congrats!!! That is so exciting!

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  18. i had a little 'hooray' for you when i found/figured it out!! those two will have a network of love surrounding them around forever. Congrats to you both and i look forward to your updates!

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  19. Yeah!! Praying for you and your family during this preious time..what a double blessing :)

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  20. Oh Charla this is awesome! I teared up when I read it! I'm so so so happy for all of you. :D

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  21. Oh what a blessing! I am so truly happy for you. I will keep you in my prayers that your journey will go smoothly!

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  22. I am so happy for you girl! What a miracle! Parenting is the most exciting, fun, joyful....frustrating, sad, nail-biting experience you will ever have! Worth every minute of it. Listen to your doctors and do EVERYTHING they say. (Our specialist is the ONLY reason little Guthri is with us today!) Take it easy and everything else WILL wait. Praying for you and your sweet family!

    (And yes...I will give you advice like a mother the entire time..LOL)

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  23. Well you know how I feel! I was so glad to be able to hug your neck in Uvalde. I will continue to be cheering in your corner until you get to hold those precious miracles. Love you sister!

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  24. Congratulations!!!! I'm so happy for you... God is good!

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  25. Congratulations! That is so exciting! I can't wait to hear more! Praying that you make it to 37 weeks!

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  26. I STILL can't believe you're having TWINS!!! That is so very, very exciting and such a miracle! You'll be in my prayers! And aren't April Birthday just the Best??? ;-) wink, wink! Seriously, the very best wishes to you and I can't wait to hear all about it as time goes on! Love you!!

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  27. So happy for you and R...how much fun! Tons of prayer going your way!

    Lori R

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  28. CONGRATS to you! Will pray for safety for you and those babies. Take care.

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  29. Ohmigosh!!! WAY COOL! Praise God! That is so exciting that you're pregnant but WAY FREAKING COOL you're having twins!

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  30. Congratluations! I am so excited for you! Twins... yay!

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  31. Great news!!! Excited for the both of ya'll!! Congratulations!!!! :) And twins.... AWESOME!!!

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  32. Congratulations!!! I am so happy for you. What a blessing. Now we can share our journey together : )

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  33. That is so awesome!! I'm very excited for you!!

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  34. HOOOOOORAY! You are in our prayers!

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  35. Congratulations! How exciting to be having twins, too! Thanks for your comments on my blog - I love hearing from other ladies who are in my same boat...and glad you are all about flaunting the baby bump! Can't wait to see pictures!

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  36. Praise Him Praise Him! Thank you Lord for your abundant blessings to Charla! I will continue to pray for you and your little ones daily!!!! He is so good...His plan is perfect!

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  37. Charla, I'm thrilled for you and your husband, and those two miracles! I was in your same position exactly a year ago! I made it to 37 weeks and was high risk all the way, and you know what- SO WILL YOU!!! Praying for you daily, and I'm here should you ever have any questions, concerns, ANYTHING!!!

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