I’ve been thinking for weeks about how to write this post and what I should say. I have very exciting news to share, but I want to do so with a cautious heart. Some will be thrilled with this news, but for others it could be very difficult. And for that reason, many tears have been shed as I type this post. Tears of gratitude, but also tears of sorrow for those who are longing for what I now have.
The News
Travis and I are going from a family of two to three. We are expecting.
I wanted to be cautious and sensitive with this announcement because I know there are women out there who are trying and waiting. I personally know women who are longing to make their own announcement. I know there are many women who read this blog who have experienced loss and/or are experiencing infertility. I myself went through a time where pregnancy announcements hurt. So I get it. The last thing I want to do is hurt anyone. So I understand if you are one of those people and you have to take a break from reading my blog. I hope you know that I am praying for you. I want to be sensitive to your sorrow even in the midst of my own joy. I hope that you can rejoice with me even while you wait.
How We Found Out
After our miscarriage, we took a month to heal both physically and emotionally before trying again. Once we began trying, we went all out. I began monitoring my body temperature every day, and we used ovulation kits. I was used to seeing my temperature decrease in the days leading up to my period. It always resulted in a negative pregnancy test.
But one month, my temperature didn’t decrease. Every morning the temperature was the same, and every morning we would get more and more excited and nervous. While we were on vacation in Florida with all of Travis’ family, the day finally came where we could take a pregnancy test. I picked one up at a grocery store and the next morning, we stood together in the condo bathroom waiting. We had to be quiet because others were just outside the bathroom sleeping. We saw the double lines — two very apparent lines — and we hugged and quietly laughed and cried at the same time.
Since then, we have been able to see our little baby and even hear that precious heartbeat. We are beyond thrilled. Each week it feels more and more real.
In March, our family will be expanding. Although, I know I’ll begin expanding long before then! I can’t wait to share more. I’ll be writing about the whole experience and sharing lots of photos.
We are so grateful to God for hearing our prayers and blessing us with this child. But we also know there are many out there who are still waiting or have even been given a definite no. To those, all I can say is I’m sorry — I don’t know why, and even if we did, I doubt it would take the hurt away. But please know I am praying for you.
Family and friends, thank you for staying quiet. You may now let the secret out! 🙂
Congratulations to you and Travis, Tiffany! So happy for you and your families! Will keep you in my prayers for a healthy baby and easy pregnancy. What a blessing!!?
Thank you. Your prayers are appreciated!
Congrats! I have kept you two in my prayers, and will continue to keep the three of you there!!!!
Congratulations 🙂
Tiffany!! SO excited for y’all!!! Praise God for this awesome news!!
I don’t know if we’ll get to see each other this year, but boy have things changed (in other words — wow, has God worked!) since the last time we were together!
Yay!!!! Congrats! I’m so excited for the two of you. This is going to be such an amazing journey for you and I couldn’t be any happier. I can’t eat to follow along. ?
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Congratulations!!! I am so happy for you!!!!
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Congratulations!!! I’m so excited for your growing family. Prayers along the way 🙂
Congratulations Travis and Tiffany! We are very happy for you both! You will be great parents!
Thank you! We hope we can see you two at Christmas time!
So, so happy for y’all! Can’t wait for updates and bump pics!!
Yaaaayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy I am so exxxccciiittteeedddd foorrrrrr you!!!!!!! Sending all the best.
Congratulations!!!!!!! I’m so so so happy for you!
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Congrats! So happy for the both of you!!
Oh my goodness! I am so happy for you! You made me cry this morning! Congratulations!! (Would you mind emailing me your new mailing address? I have something I’d like to send you. 😉 )
P.S. I love the photos with your husband. You two are so cute, and you don’t look, um, a single day older than the first one!
Bahaha! Someone else said the same thing. We haven’t changed a ton, but that’s six years between the first and last photo. We may not have grown physically, but boy have we grown on the inside!
Congratulations, I am so happy for the two of you. This post was so sweet and written with such care and love. Again congratulations on your blessing.
Congratulations!!! I am so happy for you. That is wonderful news. : 0 )
I am overwhelmed with happiness for you! You are going to be great parents as you have had great role models in your life.
So cute that he ranks up in each picture with each big step in your relationship! =)
Right?! I love that!