For most of you have already found out our exciting news! WE ARE EXPECTING!!!!
We are beyond thrilled with this next step in our lives. This is definitely an answered prayer for our family. Joshua and I have been through a lot the last 3 years of marriage but we are SO excited with the thought of adding to our family.
I decided to go ahead and start a blog for any of you who are interested in keeping up to date with what's going on with TEAM GILREATH.
We are due on or around December 17th 2011! (6 more months) We went to the doctor for the first time on May 9th and we were able to hear the babies heart beat and see the little "nugget." This for me and Joshua made the thought very real now. AMAZING how at 8 weeks we could already hear the little heart beating fast and see the little heart flutter. I stand in AWE of God's greatest creation! I will return to the doctor on June 10th for my monthly checkup and continue to pray for the health and safety of this child. WOW... for future Mom's this is a lot of pressure to make sure that "little nugget" continues to grow and get the proper nutrients it should.
I have been told I have been one of the lucky pregnant ladies...no morning sickness for me in all 12 weeks. Now...I won't lie. I have had a little nausea here and there but basically have felt FANTASTIC! I would not say I was "craving" anything until Joshua brought it to my attention that I ate 7 dill pickles in one night. I also crave sweet fresh fruit! I was exhausted for quite some time but feel like my energy is now slowly returning. My 8 o'clock bedtimes have now moved closer to 10pm. :) I have been blessed so far with this pregnancy.
I will continue to keep you all posted but for now we would just like to continue to ask for prayers for this "little nugget". We are overwhelmed by the amount of love shown since we have announced the news. Thank you all...from the bottom of our hearts! God is good and he works in wonderful ways!
Congratulations. There's nothing like holding a precious baby, carrying one. My 2 year old is my world. I love him dearly. Enjoy your pregnancy. I had wonderful pregnancy, no sickness. Rough labor on Friday the 13 th, lol. Good luck, I will pray for you.
ReplyDeletewhy do you keep calling her a nugget (yes, i said "her")? im gunna be expecting a little picture of an oversized chicken nugget after your next appointment. hahahaha. love you...and could not be happier for you.
ReplyDeleteIf you get any weird cravings...let me know. im down with purchasing random foods for you =)
Thank Kristy!
ReplyDeleteAnja...I will let you know. ;)
Awesome news! I will lift you and Joshua and the "little nugget" up in my prayers, that Mommie and baby will do well, and of course "Daddy" - (sometimes left out) but Daddy can have all those sickness's and emotions as well, so my Prayer is for all of you! You are beautiful Whitney - as always! God Bless and I look forward to keeping up with you and Baby Gilreath..... Sorry about the Papa & Nana name that is just what we are to our grandkids on their blog....
ReplyDeleteCongrats! We are so happy for you all! Will be praying for the THREE of you on this huge adventure. You will be a fantastic mom.
ReplyDeleteThank so much Lisa! You are soo sweet! Josh really appreciates your comment. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Mel! I really enjoy watching Abram grow and hope that SOMEDAY I can actually meet him. ;)
Just so you know, the baby is called "the nugget" because she is golden; not fried chicken! Priceless treasure...
ReplyDeleteThanks Laura! I love you!
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