prayers please

it's official. the story is long, but the news is great... we are expecting our 3rd miracle!!! many of you have heard us refer to our children as miracles (as many parents do), but for us, they really are miracles. when we started on our path to becoming parents, we faced many obstacles... doctors who told us it would be a LONG stretch to conceive on our own... some who said In-vitro was our only option. That is when we took a step back and really put this decision in God's hands. that is why we see them as our lil miracles. we consider ourselves lucky and blessed to have 2 beautiful children. we've had some losses and sad points along the way... but here we are... awaiting our 3rd!

ok... so here is the scoop! We are 6 1/2 weeks along... REALLY EARLY (which is why we are asking for prayers =). the baby's estimated due date is around the 5th of March. The reason we chose to share the news early is twofold... 1, we had a great ultrasound and saw the baby and a heartbeat (YAYYY!) and 2, challenges are best won with the strength of those who love you beside you. rather than face this very stressful time alone with a secret, we chose to share the news, so that we can have the strength of family and friends each step of the way.

on a lighter note =)... we are REALLY excited. we aren't really sure if the kids truly comprehend yet that they will be Big brother and sister, but they seem to be voicing their opinions already. Isa insists it's a "baby sister" (even though for her sake we hope it's a boy) =), and Will has already named his baby brother "Sharky" (we are hoping this will eventually be outgrown). He even has a funny dance he does whenever he tells us the name! so... off we go to many months of waiting for another blessing!