6 Weeks!

So I figured I would write about the story of Peanut. Both Joel and I were so excited to have children, but we weren't sure when the right time for us was. We are both SO excited to be parents. We wanted to give the whole situation to God and let it out of our hands. So, we did. And 6 weeks later we found out we are pregnant! AUGH! So, half surprise, half not. :) Right now, the baby is still very vulnerable so we are asking for your prayers that God would keep our little Peanut safe.

How I am feeling right now: you know that feeling when you go to a restaurant, eat WAY too much rich, delicious food and then you go home and feel like laying on the couch and sleeping off your calories? There you have it. My body hasn't changed yet, however, I feel like I'm stuffed from the inside out. I am very fatigued. And I am... well... snippy? (ASK JOEL! HA! He's very gracious.) No morning sickness. Yet. VERY excited.

How Peanut is doing right now: Peanut is the size of a lentil bean right now, and by the end of the week will be the size of a chickpea! Growth spurt! :) In Alaska, care providers won't see you until you are 8-12 weeks, so our first appointment is December 2 (I will be 9.5 weeks). I will be seeing a nurse midwife who delivers in the hospital. Perfect!

Dear Lord, protect our little Peanut and help growth and strength to accompany! Thank you for our little blessing!