Today is one of those bitter-sweet days for me. On this day, Oct. 5, 2011, I was due to be holding our little new baby in my arms. But my kind Father in Heaven knew this wasn't the right plan for our family and knew that I needed this experience to grow and be strengthened. On March 21, 2011 I miscarried being 12 weeks along. This was a heart wrenching experience for both Tyler and I. I never really understood how miscarriages could be emotional for others until it happened to me. I truly understand now. No matter the intensity of the miscarriage it is not an easy experience to cope with. I was blessed with many friends/family who comforted and helped me during this time. I couldn't have done it with out you. I look back at the experience with much gratitude. I know this may sound weird but I learned so much from this experience and as much as I didn't enjoy going through it, I know it happened for a reason...lots of reasons. And for that I am very grateful. I know my Heavenly Father knows me best and knows what I need in my life. Tyler and I accepted this trial and moved forward with faith knowing that everything happens for a reason. We didn't know what to expect as far as getting pregnant again, but felt we needed to try again as soon as my doctor recommended we could. On June 14, 2011 we officially
had another positive pregnancy test! We were thrilled and nervous at the same time. At 7 weeks I had an ultrasound and everything was looking and checking out to be great. However, we didn't want to get our hope up to high considering our previous experience. I had another ultrasound at 11 weeks and we heard another strong heartbeat and the baby was measuring well. Whew! That was very comforting. And now I am ever so thankfully at 24 weeks and feeling good!
Little baby Hansen #3 is on HIS way....
and we can't wait to be holding this sweet babe
in our arms!
Thanks to a loving heavenly father
who gives us trials to make us stronger and blessings
to make us realize we have a lot to be grateful for.
7 comments:
I'm so happy for you guys. Another little boy will be so fantastic! I am glad you shared your feelings about your miscarriage and I am so happy you were able to glean something positive from such a heartbreaking experience.
Love you, Jamie! I can't believe that tiny tummy of yours! You are darling.
So sorry to hear about your miscarriage. Thank you for your perspective. Congratulations on your little boy!
You're going to make me cry. I'm glad things are going good for you on this one. We need a 'baby' in the family.
I love your little family! Where are you living now? Is your husband done with school yet?
I had no idea you guys had a miscarriage! I can tell you, they really are for so many different reasons, and you learn so much more as the time goes on. I am excited that you are having a successful pregnancy now! Congratulations and I hope that everything goes well with getting him here!
Hi Jamie! I came across your blog from Laura's. :) You have such an adorable family...and it sounds like it just going to grow even more! Congrats on your pregnancy. I'm sorry to hear about your miscarriage. I also have been there. It's tough, but a huge opportunity to learn and grow. I wish you the best!
-Chelsea Penney
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