Lessons Learned While Trying to Have a Baby: Every Baby Is a Miracle

“Behold, I and the children whom the Lord hath given me are for signs and for wonders in Israel from the Lord of Hosts….” 2 Nephi 18:18

Where do babies come from? It’s the question every parent expects to hear one day and the question we all hope we never have to answer. Unless, of course, you’re like David and I. We look forward to the day when our child inevitably asks where she came from and we can explain to her the story of her conception. We will tell her how Heavenly Father answers prayers and how He provides blessings during trials. We will describe how much we wanted her and how lucky we feel to have her in our family.

Where do babies come from? For us, they come from a multitude of prayers, years of waiting, lots of medication, even some laughter, and, of course, a great insurance policy.

 BEFORE:

Lots o' Needles



AFTER:

30 Weeks Along (I look way tired in this picture...probably because I was)

Weight gained so far: 9 lbs

I had my first craving last week: jalapenos

Baby is moving around a lot and waking mommy up early in the morning.

We had a doctor's appointment last week and was told she is a "bum shaker" (just like her cousin Mabel).

Found my first stretch marks two days ago.