I finally figured it out! First you collect a small menagerie of animals that require care and training. Then you begin giving away your maternity clothes and baby things. Finally, you must embark on an academically ambitious year of homeschooling.
Then you will notice that you have not paid attention to the dates on the calender. You will rush to the pharmacy, leaving your household in a minor state of chaos. You will ignore the children pounding on the bathroom door while you take a pregnancy test. Two pink lines! Then you will dissolve into an emotional puddle of joy and fear.
This was actually a few days ago. Over the weekend I had blood draws and the numbers came back good. Sometimes it's uncomfortable telling so early. As my friend Jenn said once, it's so sad to have to 'untell'. But I know there is an army of prayer warriors out there, who will pray for the health of this baby and for peace and comfort no matter what happens. Thanks be to God! We can't believe we get to do this again! God is so kind to us.
PRAYING!!! in capital letters!!!
Posted by: Heather - NY | September 24, 2007 at 09:31 PM
Congratulations!!!
Posted by: KC | September 24, 2007 at 09:32 PM
Oh, Bridget! I am so happy for you. You and your little one will be in my prayers.
Posted by: Diane | September 24, 2007 at 09:33 PM
Oh Bridget!! I have tears of joy in my eyes! Congratulations...we will be praying for your newest intention...yippee! :o)
Posted by: Donna Marie | September 24, 2007 at 09:42 PM
Bridget, I am SO thrilled for you!!! Lots of prayers for you and baby.
Posted by: Molly | September 24, 2007 at 09:48 PM
Congrats! I'm so very happy for you all!
Posted by: JoAnna | September 24, 2007 at 10:04 PM
What marvellous, tremendous news! I think it's because you were so generous with prayers for others...God is rewarding you. Praying for your pregnancy, Bridget.
Posted by: Jenn Miller | September 24, 2007 at 10:12 PM
Congratulations!!!! I will keep you and your baby in my prayers.
Posted by: joann10 | September 24, 2007 at 10:14 PM
I am rejoicing with you and singing heavenly praises! Oh! What joy! I will remember you and your little one in my prayers.
Love,
Margaret
Posted by: Margaret | September 24, 2007 at 10:20 PM
Wow. Congratulations. I am thrilled for you. You are in my prayers.
Posted by: LLMom | September 24, 2007 at 10:31 PM
way to go!! Praying for you and baby!!
Posted by: lisa | September 24, 2007 at 10:36 PM
Congrats!!!
Posted by: Heidi | September 24, 2007 at 10:39 PM
Oh my goodness, Bridget, Kevin and Family! Prayers and offering up my nausea for you tonight! I'm tearing up. So....we'll be about a month apart or so??? Hugs.
Posted by: Suzanne | September 24, 2007 at 11:07 PM
Bridget, dear!
I am both so happy for you and proud of you. :)
What exciting news. God be with you and your wee one.
Posted by: Cay in La. | September 24, 2007 at 11:54 PM
WOOOOOOOOOO HOOOO! I'm so happy for you, Bridget!
Many prayers of thanksgiving being said today.
Posted by: Donna | September 25, 2007 at 05:32 AM
Wonderful news Bridget! Congratulations!
Posted by: molly | September 25, 2007 at 05:34 AM
Yes, giving away baby stuff would do it ...
Congratulations, and prayers coming.
Posted by: Kathryn | September 25, 2007 at 06:03 AM
Oh I am SO glad you told. Let us love this baby every single day! Still praying, praying, praying. Glad to hear the numbers are good. Planning already on baby clothes to send...
Posted by: Elizabeth Foss | September 25, 2007 at 07:30 AM
Oh Bridget! What awesome news. We are praying!! Congratulations to you and yours!
Posted by: stef | September 25, 2007 at 07:44 AM
Whoooo hooooo!! I am so very happy for you all.
Posted by: Mary Ellen Barrett | September 25, 2007 at 08:22 AM
Oh Bridget - what wonderful news. Prayers here.
Posted by: Maryan | September 25, 2007 at 08:31 AM
Bridget, I'm so happy for you. Congratulations. You and your baby are in my prayers.
Posted by: Ruth | September 25, 2007 at 08:59 AM
Oh, Bridget, I am so, SO happy for you!!!!!
What thrilling news! Congratulations, and more prayers for you!!
Posted by: Tami | September 25, 2007 at 09:18 AM
Congratulations Bridget!!!!
Posted by: Jess | September 25, 2007 at 09:25 AM
CONGRATULATIONS!! Lots of prayers for you and yours :)
Posted by: Rachel | September 25, 2007 at 09:49 AM
YAY!!! How WONDERFUL Bridget! CONGRATULATIONS and lots of prayers for you! :) :)
Posted by: janette | September 25, 2007 at 10:58 AM
Wonderful news Bridget!!!! You made me cry. I remember reading how very sad you were that you might not be able to have anymore, and I was sad for you. Isn't God marvelous?
Thank you Lord!
Posted by: Adele | September 25, 2007 at 12:28 PM
Oh...I'm so happy for you! I will keep your family in my prayers.
Posted by: Cheryl | September 25, 2007 at 01:13 PM
Oh I am so excited for you!! Thank you for sharing your joy with us. God is so good.
Posted by: melanie | September 25, 2007 at 02:12 PM
Congratulations, Bridget!! Now I'm the one dissolved in a puddle of tears - all JOYOUS!
Posted by: Nissa | September 25, 2007 at 02:47 PM
Wonderful news!!
Posted by: Leonie | September 25, 2007 at 07:42 PM
This is so wonderful Bridget!
I am very happy for you.
Posted by: Helen (Mary Vitamin) | September 25, 2007 at 08:28 PM
Congratulations, Bridget!
I know we only spoke on the phone that one time before we almost got to meet, but I think of you often. You will definitely be in my prayers these next few months. God bless!
Posted by: Erica | September 25, 2007 at 08:50 PM
Congratulatons! Wonderful news!
Posted by: Theresa | September 26, 2007 at 09:00 AM
Oh Bridget that's fabulous!! I'm so happy for you!
Posted by: Martha | September 26, 2007 at 09:46 AM
Congratulations and happy day! You bring hope to many of us, Bridget:). May prayers are with you, your family, and your beautiful baby.
Love,
Angie
Posted by: Angie Mc | September 26, 2007 at 10:29 AM
Awesome, Bridget! Congratulations!
Posted by: Jane Ramsey | September 26, 2007 at 05:48 PM
Oh I am SO happy for you!! :)Congratulations!
Posted by: Rebecca | September 26, 2007 at 09:17 PM
Praying for you and your sweet wee one. What a blessing.
Posted by: Katherine in TX | September 26, 2007 at 11:48 PM
Bridget,
I've been praying for you and wanted you to know how happy I am for you and your dear family!
Posted by: Jennifer in TX | September 28, 2007 at 09:07 AM
Congratulations! How exciting and how wonderful!
Posted by: Suzanne Temple | September 28, 2007 at 09:51 PM
You know how it is to be given a birthday card that's already been signed by a gazillion people, and you have to squeeze your name in at the corner and hardly have any room at all for your well wishes?
Well, that's how I feel in being so late to this party! I can't NOT sign the card, however; this news is just too wonderful.
God's richest blessings be yours at this time of wonder, Bridget. I will most certainly keep you in my prayers.
Posted by: Margaret in Minnesota | October 17, 2007 at 07:22 AM