Moments to Remember

These are some of the moments from this pregnancy that I want to keep stored in my heart:

- Jarod and I discussing whether or not to have another baby. We prayed and sought God's heart for a month and then decided to try for another. I remember when we made the decision, and I got a twinge of excitement and nervousness at the same time.

- Telling Jarod we were pregnant. It was such a sweet moment that I don't want to share (sorry but it's for us to know!). But the look on his face and the moment will stay in my heart. I remember laying there holding my hand on my stomach thinking, "There's a sweet baby in there! Thank you Lord."

- Telling the kids we were having another baby. They were so excited and handled the whole 9 months so well!

-Telling family and friends. Everyone was surprised and excited for us. It totally surprised my family. Adam laughed :-). Sean went up to Matt and said, "Hey Uncle Matt guess what? My mom is going to have another baby!" I remember he looked at me and said, "Really?" with a great big grin. Such fun!

- The nausea. I had it really bad with Nat. The time I remember was when I was maybe 8-9 weeks along, and Jarod and the kids went grocery shopping with me. We were standing in the checkout when I went pale, started shaking, and felt like I was going to pass out. Jarod looked at me and asked if I needed to run to the bathroom :-). Glad he was there with me.

- The first sono when Nat was the size of a piece of rice. I had some spotting and was getting things checked out and seeing that heartbeat made me cry! I loved Nat from the moment we found out I was pregnant, and to see his tiny heart beating was a blessing!

- Finding out it was a boy! Jarod thought it was a girl, and I think deep down I thought it was too. I was surprised when she told us it was a boy! It took a minute to process and then we were in love with the idea of another boy. It just seems right, and especially now that he is here, he is the perfect addition to our family!

- God's peace and faithfulness when I was measuring big and was concerned something was wrong. His peace overwhelmed this sometimes- worry- wart. Turned out I was just measuring big, and we thank God all was well!

- Naming him Nathaniel. We were driving to Jarod's parents house when we thought of that name. I really look forward to having our Nat meet Nathanial Pearson. We called him when Nat was born- what a special moment! To name him after a godly man is an honor!

- God's provision for this baby. Everything from maternity clothes, to all the baby stuff, to doctor's bills, and more- He provided through people in some truly unexpected ways. We have all we need and more for this little man! We are so thankful for everyone's generosity!

- The last few weeks of pregnancy. Even though I was very uncomfortable and ready to see him, I did take the time to just marvel at the idea that he was in my belly. I loved my belly at the end and loved that it was so big! :-) Even the night before he was born I took time to just look at my stomach and watch it move. What a blessing and honor to have carried 4 babies! Thank you Lord for that experience and for the joy of being a mom!

- His birth of course! Just that moment when I first saw him. Just like with our other babies, I will never forget that moment.

-And finally, when the kids got to meet their new brother. They were so excited and all loved him instantly. They giggled and awed and held him. He is loved, and my heart runeth over!