Blessed beyond measure.

So today was the actual BIG ultrasound. My mom, grandmother, and sis went with me to the Dr today. It was one of the most amazing things I have ever witnessed. Aidyn Kate was in there spinning around like crazy. So much so that it was difficult for the tech to get all the pics she needed for the Dr. There were arms and legs all over the place in there. I can't believe this is happening sometimes. I have been able to feel her for almost a week now, and still grin so big each time I feel her jumping around. I don't know when I was able to let go of all the anxiety of something going wrong and really enjoy all of this,but I really am letting it go. At the beginning I was so scared that I would miscarry again, each trip to the Dr I went prepared for the "bad news". Now, things are going so well that for the next visit in four weeks we won't even have an ultrasound done. That's going to be crazy because I am used to sneakin a peek of all the goings on in there. All the lab work looks great too. They did do a triple screen this time to look for spinal abnormalities and down syndrome. But, I really have peace that all is well with her. I wish that you guys could see the pics. It is hard to believe that we are about to be half way through this pregnancy! She is nine ounces and "as long as a Barbie doll" so says the technician. She measured in today at 18 weeks and 1 day. Just right on schedule:) I am so amazed. I know that most of my blogs have been revolving around my baby journey- but I hope that for any gals out there dealing with infertility issues this blog will give you hope! I thankfully didn't have to go any further than pharmacological intervention, but I do have sympathy for how life begins to revolve around cycle days, temps, and timed intercourse (so romantic huh?!). I felt like every two week wait was longer than the one before. It is so stressful! But hang in there ladies- it is sooooo worth it!! I feel better than I have ever EVER felt in my life. The entire process is life altering- and many times I find myself thinking about the fact that every mom has gone through this. It really is a miracle, and when you think about it happening to so many people you wonder how you never appreciated it before. I never even thought about it until I became so overwhelmed with my pregnancy. I felt like the only woman in the world who was pregnant or had ever been! Lame I know:) It def. makes you re-focus on the important things in life. I think that is the best thing about it. And this time of year, it is hard to ignore all the blessings we have. I can't even begin to name all the people and things that I am thankful for. So much has molded my life along the way and helped make me the woman that I am now. I thank God so much for all my past experiences- present journey- and future adventures. I hope that all you guys will have a blessed holiday with your families! We are all so lucky even though it is too easy to forget