Things not to say to a pregnant person....

I'm pretty sure this is not going to be comprehensive....but let's give it a go...

1. "Say goodbye to your independence for the next twenty years..."
2. "You will finally understand the amount of stress I'm under..."
3. "I had *describe horrific symptoms in excruciating detail* but hope you don't get them..."

Some lovely and safe things to say on the other hand....

1. Congratulations!
2. I'm so happy for you guys!
3. What awesome news!

I guess with pregnancies, especially first timers, it can be a journey fraught with uncertainties..I mean, there is a million and one things to worry about if one is so inclined.....

and the person who should have the last word?

God.

Today He said very plainly: I am the giver of good things. I am the giver of life, not death. I am your good Father.

And yes, in You, we put our trust for a safe, smooth pregnancy, delivery and baby and that You will give us the wisdom and energy to raise up the children You have entrusted us with.

We have a bun....

...in the oven...due November. 

Yes! We are expecting a baby!

Bull's eye!! Within the first month of trying!

God, you are so good!!! 

I cried when the digital test kit flashed "pregnant"...the joy and excitement of new life but mainly 'cos I thought God has been telling me that I'm pregnant but I had dismissed it as me being slightly unhinged...

We started trying on the 10th feb and on 12th feb, a friend messaged me and asked if I'm pregnant because when she was praying for me, she saw a baby in a ratten basket..my reaction was to laugh and exclaim: "If I'm pregnant, I'm pregnant one day!!!" 

And then last week, I received a copy of 'American Baby' with my name in the mail...I didn't sign up for it and wondered who did...but when I saw the cover- it was a blond baby boy in a blue and orange one piece- I had a sense of peace and knowing that I was carrying a boy...and he would be an "American baby"...

Thank you God for the advance notices and reassurances...thank you for the privilege of being parents and growing our family! We are so grateful!