Our gratefulness for this blessing comes in a form we never could have expected... For those I may not have shared with, we had a miscarriage in December, and have since been thoughtfully contemplating the sacred blessing of parenthood and the challenges of pregnancy. We had a hard time discussing the miscarriage when it happened, and were shocked to realize how emotionally painful it could be to lose an embryo that you've never even seen, but still felt very attached to. We were also surprised at the physical pain involved. Since this trial, we have come to know and understand that this trial, as well as fertility trials, loss of children, and other related trials are somewhat common though often not widely discussed. We are overwhelmed with joy, but understand the trials of this process. We hope to be respectful of all those around us who hope for children but for some reason cannot have them. We still pray everyday that our growing baby can be healthy and strong, and have been on edge about making sure the baby is okay.
I am also grateful to be ending the first trimester, as my sickness has been subsiding. Throwing up every morning is definitely not fun! I have a newfound respect for mothers and pregnant women everywhere.
Overall, we are elated to be parents... Mitch and I talk to the baby every day and even have started singing to it (which is a scary thought if you've ever heard me sing).
Here's a shot of the 11 week ultrasound. Hearing the heartbeat was unbelievable! A 2 inch baby has a heartbeat. I still cannot believe it. We cannot wait for our little Thanksgiving baby.
We had a lot of fun telling our family over the past week; we especially love that Mitch's parents live nearby, so we could tell them in person. We had a great time making mugs at Color Me Mine for Grandma and Grandpa C! Here we are at dinner breaking the news... Terri was so excited she knocked the water over hugging me across the table!
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CONGRATULATIoNS!!! That really is so exciting. That little heartbeat is the BEST sound in the whole world. The second trimester rocks...you have energy, can eat what you want and don't have to go to the bathroom three times a night!
Are you going to find out boy or girl? We have less than three weeks until we find out!
Yeah! Congratulations! I am so excited for you. It is pretty crazy watching your baby grow from a bean to a baby. Have fun and enjoy every minute!
Finally! Ive been waiting for you to announce this on MitchandShan.blogspot.com. If its a girl, our kids will be best friends. If its a boy, our kids will get married. Win-win, Shan!
wow!!!!!! hooray! congrats!
p.s. i kinda hate that your blog is private, because private blogs don't come up in my google reader, so i forget to go to them. but i just put all the links back on my sidebar, so i think that'll help me.
Congratulations! It truly is one of the sweetest experiences to be pregnant and have a baby. I am so happy for you and Mitch:)
Hurray!! Congrats you guys!! I'm soooo happy for you and know that you will be a great mommy. What a lucky child to have parents like you guys! I thought what you wrote was very well said and I agree with what you learned through the miscarriage. Parenthood really is such a gift from our Heavenly Father. How lucky are we?! I'm excited to keep updated with you and the pregnancy. Hope you know, everyone will want to see belly pics when the time comes :) Congrats again!
Ahhhhhhh!!! This is the best news EVER!!! Did you bawl your eyes out when you heard the heartbeat and saw your baby moving on the ultrasound? I was laughing uncontrollably and crying at the same time...like you said, you are so attached to that little life so early! Well I'm due on Tue. the 24th, so we'll have babies the same age! What if they're born on the same day?! So so so exciting! I'm so happy for you guys :)
I'm so proud of you! What trials you've been through and now to finally be over the rough spots of pregnancy (until the very end of your last trimester that is). :)
Hang in there! You know I'll be checking on you daily. And don't forget the nausea fruit drops tomorrow at work!
You'll be a wonderful mom to that cute little bean. :)
Wow!!! Congratulations Shannon! You will be such a cute mom.
:) i'm so happy for you!
Shannon! Hooray! I love your pictures - you're just glowing. What a lucky little one.
That is awesome news. Congratulations. I am so sorry to hear about your miscarriage. I can only imagine how much pain that causes, but that is so exciting that you'll have a little one join your family soon. You'll be wonderful parents.
HOORAY, HOORAY, HOORAY, HOORAY, HOORAY, HOORAY! The best news of my day! Congratulations!
so, so, SO happy for the two (three) of you...can you please share the brand/name of the paint color in your living room?
OMG OMG OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Shannon AND Mitch!!! David and I can't even begin to express how happy and excited we are for you both! Your baby is due when Audrey was supposed to be born too!! Being parents is the BEST experience and I love it more and more everyday! You think you love your little baby so much now-just wait until they are born and you wont be able to stop yourself from kissing them all the time and sneaking into their bedroom to look at them when they are sleeping! I can't wait for them to meet and to be friends!!! BYU '31!!!
Congrats! You two will make terrific parents. And November is the best month ever. McKay was born November 30th. We are so happy for you and can't wait to see more pictures. You will make such a cute pregnant lady!
Shannon!!!!! We are soooooo excited for you guys!!!! You two will be amazing parents and will have one cute kid!!!! We look forward to seeing the ultrasounds and the baby when born! We hope to get an invite to showers and the blessing. We miss you guys so much!
woohoo!!! what fabulous news! i am so excited for you.
that was a really sensitive post to think of others. i'm not one who gets offended when others don't, but i know of people who do...you would not believe how many people there out there who've miscarried or experienced trouble getting pregnant and are straight up angry about it. angry at others for being pregnant, angry at god, angry at the world. that's always baffled me. like somehow a friend getting pregnant reduces their own chances of conceiving. anyway sorry about the tirade. just wanted to thank you for thinking of others as you shared your great news!
glad that the "feeling yucky" is subsiding. can't wait to get updates, belly shots, and find out what you're having--keep us posted! :)
CONGRATS CONGRATS! We're so happy for you both! Also sorry to hear about the miscarriage, never a fun thing and glad you were able to get pregnant again so fast and everything is going well now. Can't wait to hear updates!
Shan Shan i am so thrilled for you and mitch. being a parent is absolutely incredible :) hope you get feeling better ... i'm sorry to hear about your miscarriage. losing little ones really makes us realize what a miracle the ones we get are. love ya!
I am SO excited for you! And SO glad you are starting to feel better. The second trimester is cake, trust me. I can't wait to hear about your pregnancy adventures! Congratulations again.
Hip, hip HORRAY!! I'm so excited for you guys! :)
Congratulations you guys! That is so exciting! You'll be amazing parents. Our prayers are aimed your way for a healthy, happy pregnancy!
Congratulations to you and Mitch! Glad you are over that first trimester hurdle! Though I haven't had a miscarriage my heart truly goes out to those that have. It's amazing how attached you really do become especially when you see that heart beating in your little baby blob! Such an amazing thing to think you have a little person growing inside of you. So happy for you. :)
Congratulations, Shannon!!! I am so, so happy for you guys. You are going to be amazing parents!!
So exciting! You are going to be the best mom. Ever. I can't wait to see you pregnant!
Congrats! James and I are so excited for y'all!
Congratulations! So exciting!
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