The highs and lows of this week have been rather monumental... On Thursday, I opened the first bill from the specialist's office (consult and ultrasound after false positive spina bifida screening in November) and gulped at the $560 bill. Apparently, insurance only "adjusted" the over-$600 bill by about $95. Yikes! I know that I can... Continue Reading →
20 Weeks {Half-Way There}
For over three years I doubted whether or not I would ever carry a baby. Sure, I clung desperately to God's promises and to moments of faith. I put down deep roots into dreams that I believed were from Heaven. Still, I doubted. I cried. I experienced incredibly painful infertility treatments and miscarriages. Now, I'm... Continue Reading →
Finally Surrendered {Not.Even.Close}
One would think that after the past years of struggle, I would now find myself surrendered to God's will. One would imagine that after 14 positive pregnancy tests, I would finally say "Yes, Lord" and rejoice in His clear provision. One would be wrong. At least about this daughter of Sarah. Along with the leg... Continue Reading →