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I'm Going to Let You in on a Little Secret

My dear blog readers,
Those of you who know me well know that I do not keep secrets. It's actually physically impossible for me to keep a secret. So, it's going to really surprise many of you to find out that I've been staying silent about something pretty big.

So, without further ado, I'd like to introduce you to the little miracle that came into our lives 13 weeks ago:

We wanted to keep it to ourselves for a while to make sure things went okay this time. It's been a very terrifying 13 weeks and we are just now starting to feel that things could actually go well. We feel incredibly blessed to be pregnant with this baby and we are so grateful for every minute.

To my friends who are still battling infertility,
I'm not even sure where to start. You've been there with me through it all. You've held my hand and given me a shoulder to cry on when times are tough. You always know the right things to say because you've been there before. And you pray and hope for things to turn out well. And I can't say thank you enough. On the flip side, I've followed blogs where the writer ends up pregnant and although I'd feel happy for them, I knew I was at a point where I couldn't read any further. So, if you feel that it would be easier on you to stop following me now, I understand completely. Just know that I appreciate everything you have given me and I continue to pray for you all. It's a hard road and we will always be connected for having went through it together.

I've got lots of catching up to do with you all now that you know, so keep posted. I'll be posting pretty much daily for a little while to get you caught up with what's been going on for the past 13 weeks. And then we've got 27 more weeks of pregnancy to talk about... (buckle your seatbelts...)

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  1. Welcome to the 2nd trimester little one! He/She is BEAUTIFUL! Congrats Mama...I totally understand why you kept this a secret!

    p.s. I'm not going anywhere...you are stuck with me!

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  2. I am so excited for you guys! I have been praying for you guys and you will be great parents! Love you guys!

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  3. Congratulations, what amazing and lovely news!

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  4. Congratulations. Thats wonderful news. I'm so happy for you guys. I will keep you and your baby in my prayers for a healthy pregnancy and birth.

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  5. :) awww!! So happy for you girly!!!! Praying for a healthy pregnancy!!!

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  6. Yay!!!!! I've been thinking about you a lot lately as you made it over the hump and into the second tri. Your u/s pic is awesome -- when was that taken?? I am so incredibly glad that you're doing so well and can't wait to share the next 27 weeks with you!!!!!! Woo-Hoo!!!!

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  7. YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I bet it is taking you to a whole new level of excitement to be able to share this news. I am so incredibly happy for you two. You worked hard for this. Love you guys!

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  8. Congrats Amber, I pray that everything continues to go well.

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  9. Yay! Congrats!!! I wondered since you hadn't been blogging about cycles & ovulation! We're so happy for you. Now I get to pray for a healthy pregnancy!!

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  10. Congratulations!!!!! What a beautiful baby!

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  11. Congratulations! That is the most wonderful news!

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  12. Congrats!! I am soo excited for you. I have been reading your blog for a while, even before we found out we were pregnant after 13 1/2 years of marriage. I look forward to following your pregnancy and will be praying that it continues to go well!! Blessings to the three of you!! :-)

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  13. Congratulations!!!!!!! What a gorgeous little baby you have in there -- he/she looks perfect in every way! I am so happy for you.

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  14. This is wonderful! Congratulations =)

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  15. Congratulations!! I am so happy and excited for you!!

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  16. This is FABULOUS news!!!! And what a darling little u/s picture!!!!! SO HAPPY FOR YOUR AND AARON!!!! ((HUGS))

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  17. Congratulations!!!! This is awesome news!!!!

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