Saturday, July 11, 2009

**Big News**SFYTT

Yes...it is *HUGE*news! I have left a few bread crumbs over the last two days, but this is the official announcement!!! I am beyond excited. It has been a long, hard journey to get to this point. I already have two beautiful children that bring me such joy, but I have been wanting a baby for about 3 years. I thought that it would be easy; just like the other two, but things didn't work out that way. I was overjoyed to take a pregnancy test in March to find out that I was pregnant. I really didn't believe the two pink lines...if you only knew how long I had waited to see those two pink lines. I went to the Doctor in April to find out that the pregnancy was most likely not viable and indeed it wasn't. I was broken hearted. I felt cheated and discouraged. Not only had I suffered two months of morning sickness and fatigue, but now I had to untell everyone that I had already told. That was so hard for me. We had been so excited. Well...you can only imagine how I have been feeling since then. I really haven't been myself, I have been nauseated, the thoughts of sitting down and stamping have been more than I could stand. I kept falling asleep in the afternoons and feeling altogether rotten. I finally decided two Fridays ago that I needed to get back to my normal routine and snap out of the *funk* I had been in. Before I returned to my exercise routine, I thought it best to take a pregnancy test because my *monthly bill* ,for lack of a better term, hadn't returned since the miscarriage. I took yet another pregnancy test which shockingly came up positive. I really thought that maybe it was a fluke and I had some HCG left over from the previous pregnancy. I called the nurse and she told me that it had been too long and that I needed to come in for a blood test. I went in last Wednesday and had some blood drawn. Of course I had to wait 48 long hours to get the results back. I called back on Friday the 3rd to get the unbelievable news that I was 2-3 months pregnant. I told her it was impossible; that I had a miscarriage in April. She consulted with the Dr. and I was told to come in that afternoon. I had an ultrasound which showed a 11 1/2 week fetus with a strong heartbeat. I am thrilled that I am already 3 months in and I didn't even know. Yes...all of the signs were there, but I really thought it was my hormones playing tricks on me from before.

We are all still scratching our heads as to how this is possible. People keep asking me if maybe I had twins or if it really was the same baby. The answer is No, because this baby is due in Januray and my other baby had a November due date. I had to include some photos of the *fortunes* we got in our fortune cookies a couple of days after we took the pregnancy test, but before I had my blood drawn. The top one is my husbands and the bottom one is from my cookie. Crazy, huh?

Well, that is more information than I thought I would share. I have kept the miscarriage in, even though I wanted to tell everyone so that you might know where I have been coming from and for my lack of posting and creativity in general. I am hoping that I am on the tail end of my morning sickness and fatigue. I usually have great pregnancies with tons of energy after the morning sickness ends, so I am keeping my fingers crossed. I can't believe I am sending my youngest to first grade on the 20th and bringing a newborn into the world. Some may say I am crazy and maybe I am, but I am beyond excited and can't wait to have this little one to myself all day long while the other kids are at school. It will feel like my first...that is until 3:30 rolls around and the kids walk through the door! LOL!

I guess I should get around to the card, huh? This is another fabulous sketch by Jen Del Muro, who announced yesterday of her impending birth! I think we are due at the same time! Do you know how long I have kept this crazy stamp set and pregnant girl stamp around just so I could make this card? Amy R and Taylor made a card years and years ago using this combo and I just loved it. The pregnant gal and the big work together perfectly. I started out by picking out some fun, *kindof* gender neutral papers from My Mind's Eye. I created the base by layering paper and doing some crazy sewing. I stamped the b and the g using Berry Sorbet ink by Papertrey Ink.

The girl was stamped using brown StazOn ink and then colored using prismacolor markers and copics. I decided to change the shape into a tag so that I would have a nice place to add some ribbon since last week I didn't use any at all! I made the circle smaller than the sketch indicated, but it would have covered up my focal image. I stamped the star image from Nursery Necessities and punched it out using the star punch. All of the edges have been distressed using Vintage Photo distress ink. I stamped the news sentiment onto a strip of chocolate chip cardstock and then lined it up in the circle punch so that it would align perfectly. I added a few buttons to the side for detail.


I guess I will save this card until I find out that one of my friends are expecting.

You won't want to miss the other SFYTT designers.
Jen Del Muro and Guest Designer
Amy Rohl
Carole Burrage
Susan Liles and Amy Sheffer

I hope you all get a chance to play along this week!

105 comments:

  1. kelly...what precious and exciting news!!! you and jen both expecting...priceless! congratulations, sweetheart!

    as for the sketch card...LURVE IT! great colors and dp! amazing job!

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  2. Congratulations on your pregnancy. I wish for you a smooth and wonderful pregnancy. So sorry for the heartache leading to this point. God sure works in mysterious ways, doesn't he?

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  3. Wow, what wonderful news Kelly. Children are the best thing in the whole wide world. Congratulations and enjoy your pregnancy - and your other children at the same time. All are precious gifts in our life. Best wishes from Christine B - an Australian Stampin' Up demonstrator who enjoys your blog.

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  4. Kelly...so sorry to hear of your miscarriage. I personally have had 5 miscarriages. They are beyond devasating. People truly do not understand the loss unless they themselves have experienced one. I have since been blessed with 2 beautiful children who are the love of my life! No doubt your new little one will be so special because of his/her surprise arrival. Babies truly are blessings from above! Hope you are feeling better soon!!

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  5. Congrats to you & DH great news
    what a great ending to a sad beginning
    love the card
    Hugs
    Norine

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  6. Kelly, what a wonderful post...and congratulations! What a precious story, and I love your wonderful card! You're going to love it having a new little one...congrats again!

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  7. Vicki (CraftCrazy98)July 11, 2009 at 6:55 AM

    Kelly, thank you for sharing your sadness and happiness with us. I'm so happy for you that your wish is coming true! I hope you will have a healthy and uneventful rest of your pregnancy. Blessings to you!

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  8. Congratultions!! Had a similar experience so I can identify with your pain and your joy! Take good care of yourself and your new little person.

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  9. Oh, Kelly! The hairs on the back of my neck are standing up!!! How super-exciting!!! I'm so sorry for the heartache you suffered earlier this year (been there, done that twice...), but overjoyed at this spectacular surprise! And how wonderful that we'll have TWO SFYTT babies coming in January!!!

    Love your card, and sitting on top of the world for you!!! Congratulations, sweet friend!

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  10. Having and loving children is never something you should feel "crazy" for or apologize about. :) They are precious gifts and I am so happy for you and that you were able to get pregnant so soon after your miscarriage. I have had several myself and know the "funk" you speak of, and it is GREAT that your funk ended up being a new pregnancy and not just residual hormones! Best wishes to you!!

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  11. You know, I was checking out your blog yesterday and I saw the little baby counter in the corner and I was thinking to myself, "Gee, I don't remember an announcement" and I went through your posts to find the big news and here it is today!!! CONGRATS!!!! What an amazing story. The fortune cookies make it so sweet. What a funny thing. Congrats!

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  12. So happy for you! Glad your back stamping, your work is amazing!

    Keeping you in thought and prayers and cant wait to hear more of your bundle of Joy!
    blessings,
    christie

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  13. Congratulations Kelly!!! I am so happy for you! What a precious and delightful announcement!

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  14. Congrats on your pregnancy! I had a similar situation with my 2nd and 3rd pregnancies. My first pregnancy went so well and I didn't expect to have issues with the 2nd. I was devastated to have miscarried. Then almost a year to the date of my miscarriage my 2nd son was born. He is the most kind and gentle child. He's almost 4 now and I can look back on the situation and see that it was meant to be. That wasn't something I could do years ago.

    I love you card. The sketch is fantastic and I can't wait to play along.

    Congrats again!

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  15. This is terrific news and a true blessing. I am very happy for you Kelly! God bless you and your family.

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  16. Oh Kelly...I'm so sorry for your loss!!! I, too, have experienced miscarriages and they are heartbreaking. {{Kelly}}

    I am excited for your happy news! That is just so wonderful!!! What an amazing blessing!! What a memorable and wonderful time you will have alone with your little one!!!

    As for your card...well, I always adore your cards!! Beautifully put together with gorgeous details!

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  17. I am so EXCITED for you! What a miracle you have been blessed with. Congratulations.:0)

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  18. this is the best new ever!!!! I love all 5 of my delightful children, (well they were delightful until they all turned into teenagers) now they are only delightful some of the time :)

    I hope all goes well for you, I love the card and what a fun way to tell people your great news. I think I may have to make some of them to have on hand when my DS and DIL finally tell me they are expecting. I can't wait but say nothing until they are ready.

    Heavenly Father blesses us in mysterious ways and I am so happy for you!!!!

    Blessings to your family.

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  19. Congratulations Kelly! What a great story and wonderful BIG news for sure. I love your card and how you've used these stamps - so creative!!

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  20. OMG! Congratulations! I guess God showed you -- 1 door closes and another one opens. I'm so sorry for all that you have been through. I guess we just have to leave it all in His hands. Beautiful, appropriate card:D

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  21. Such wonderful news!! I love that you shared with all of us that you experienced a miscarriage. I suffered through four miscarriages before having my two beautiful girls. I still mourn the loss of those four children and wonder what life would have been like had I not miscarried, but life has gone on! Good luck to your family!!

    Your card is FABULOUS and what a way to announce your pregnancy!!

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  22. Congratulations, Kelly!! What a beautiful story. You should definitely keep the card for your baby's scrapbook. Thanks for sharing your exciting news and for sharing all your creative talent.
    God's Blessings to you and your family!

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  23. What a wonderful surprise and gift. Congrats and I hope your pregnancy goes well and you enjoy this exciting time. Thank you for sharing your news. Take care.

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  24. Kelly.....how precious! I am so happy for you! What a blessing~~~cyber hugs!

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  25. I am so happy for you. God sure does love us, doesn't He? TFS your good news with us.b

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  26. Wooowweeeee!!! Congrats, Kelly! So very happy for you!

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  27. What wonderful news, Kelly! I am so stinking happy for you!!!

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  28. kelly, Congratulations on your wonderful news!!!!!
    and what a totaly cute card.
    Take it easy and Take Care - Julie xx

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  29. I'm so sorry to hear about your loss, but so happy about your wonderful news. Congrats! {and your card is just adorable!}

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  30. Awesome news!!! Congratulations on your pregnancy!! I know how elated you must feel! There is nothing greater than your dreams coming true!

    Your card is precious!!!

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  31. Congrats on your very exciting news!! I'm so very happy for you, especially after your devastating loss. I hope you feel better soon!

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  32. Congratulations Kelly! I know that you and your husband are excited!
    I had my third child 9 years after the second and he is my heart. He is 9 now and almost an "only" child now that his sisters are grown and gone to college and we have the best fun! Enjoy every second of them all because they grow up so fast!!!
    I love all of your creations and this card is too precious! Congrats again!

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  33. Even though I don't know you personally, just through your beautiful cards, I wanted to add my congratulations to all of those already posted. I wish you and your family the best and smooth sailing from here on in. Thanks for sharing your story with us. God bless.

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  34. Wow, Kelly, I'm so happy for you! And at the same time sorry for the heartache earlier in the year. What an amazing story - thanks for sharing. Your card is fabulous!!

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  35. What a wonderful story - thank you for sharing it with us. I wish you and your family every happiness with your little bundle of joy. xx

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  36. Congratulations Kelly, to you and your family. You must be so excited! There was probably not a dry eye in the country reading your post today! We will be watching for baby updates from you. Congrats again, and beautiful card!

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  37. Your card is just perfect for announcing your BIG news! Congratulations to you and your family!

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  38. Oh HOW EXCITING!!!! I am so happy for you and your family!!! Hugs-Jd

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  39. Oh, what wonderful news, CONGRATS. I also had two pregnancies that occurred quickly and easily and a third that never happened. But, we're ok with that. Best woshes & lots of luck!

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  40. ditto to all the other comments, I haven't left one before I don't think but always been a stalker and woke up thinking of you. So I decided to visit! What good news, and I am so excited for your excitement! ENJOY every moment until the big day is here. God bless you....oops He already has! Hugs~Donna

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  41. What a wonderful blessing!!! Congrats. Wishing you a wonderful pregnancy. The fortunes are perfect. Beautiful card too - love the colors you used.

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  42. What wonderful news! Congratulations!

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  43. Congratulations!!!! I know all to well how you feel...i waited ten years to finally have our little one. it is a shame you had such heartache to lead up to this but god has a plan for this new little life! i hope you get to feeling yourself again soon but to think you are already well on you way to a wonderful preganancy - wow!

    oh yeah...the card....it is awesome! great take on the layout!

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  44. Hi Kelly,

    your news is absolutely fantastic, a huge congratulations to you and your family :O) I am due in feb I am struggling just now with the sickness eeeek! I am really pleased for you.

    I love the card such a great image

    Joey.xxx

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  45. Congratulations! (I love your card!)

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  46. What a happy news. I am really glad for you. I hope your morning sickness will disappear soon and that you have a great pregnancy.
    Eveline.

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  47. That is an amazing card! I really love it! I'm so happy for you- what a hard few months you've had- only to find out that those fortune cookies say it all! Congrats!!

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  48. AW Kelly! I can't tell you how happy I am for you! What a blessing for your family! Brought tears to my eyes. We've had miscarriages before and I know the deep sense of loss...how beautiful to have such a sense of joy and fulfillment so soon! Best wishes on feeling better SOON! And growing a gorgeous baby!

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  49. Was thrilled for you yesterday when you mentioned your news and even more thrilled for you today after finding out about your "struggle" to get to this stage :D Hope the nausea ends soon and you can enjoy the next six months preparing and enjoying your pregnancy. Blessings!!

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  50. Kelly you made me cry because I had a similar incident in my family. My only son's wife (both got married mid-March) announced her pregnancy on Father's Day (she was two month's pregnant) only to have a miscarriage July 3rd. I am so happy you got pregnant again and am wishing the same miracle for them. God bless your family!
    PatM.

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  51. Congratulations on the wonderful news. It sounds like you have been on a roller coaster the last few months. Take care of yourself & your family. I loved the fortunes that you received.

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  52. spaterI just love your announcement card!!!! Congrats.
    Here is my story: I miscarried with my first pregnancy and fully understand how hard a loss it is. I then had a boy and girl without any problem. I finally had to use fertility drugs to get my third child. I still wanted another baby. My third child was so concerned about me being all alone when she started kindergarten that she "prayed" her little sister into existence!!! It was a little weird starting over with a baby with three children in school but I wound not change a thing.
    Best of luck to you and your family.
    Nancy

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  53. Congratulations,I love babys I have a 2 year old and want another one.someday ,Love your card ,Sarah

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  54. congratulations Kelly! I do not think you are crazy at all! I wanted a large family, but it wasn't meant to be. I am very excited for you!

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  55. Congratulations - what wonderful news! We'll pray for the healthy arrival of your newest little one!

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  56. Awesome news! And the fortunes were just a *God wink* I guess. He is good all the time. I'll be praying for all of you :) <><

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  57. Congratulations on your pregnancy! I sincerely hope your pregnancy continues on a in a 'normal way' and you may be blessed with a new baby! Love you card! I check your blog daily! Love your style!

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  58. Kelly - I'm thrilled beyond words!!! This is fabulous news!!! I'm so sorry you had to go thru this difficult time, but as you know God works in misterious ways!!! What a beauitful gift of life he has given you!!! Take good care of you!!!! Hugs ~S~

    BTW - I love your card - simply fabulous!!!

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  59. Many Congratulations!!!! Cute card!

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  60. Ohhhh!!! HUGE congrats!!! How fun that you and jen are both expecting at the same time!

    I think by the time we get to #3 my "baby" will be the same age as yours. But that's ok! :) Babies are always wonderful. Even when tehy make us crazy. :)

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  61. OMG! Kelly! How exciting is this?! I am so happy for you! I had no idea you had been through so much. You've got yourself a little miracle baby, that's for sure!!!! You take care of yourself now!

    btw ... super cute card!

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  62. I am so happy for you. I will pray for a healthy pregnancy and baby! Keep those vintage cards coming!

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  63. Beautiful story, darling card, wonderful news. So excited for you Kelly - and super stoked that your are already into your 2nd trimester. What a blessing! I'll be praying for you, sweet friend.

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  64. YAYYY!! I am so THRILLED for you!! Congrats and big HUGS to you!! I will keep you and your little miracle in my prayers!

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  65. CONGRATULATIONS!!! How very exciting for you and your family!! I hope that you start to feel a little better now that you are a little farther along and I wish you a very happy and healthy pregnancy!!!!

    Your card is OVER the top CUTE too!!!

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  66. Oh Kelly, I am SO excited for you!! God surely has special plans for this baby! It's kinda interesting that you missed out on your first trimester, huh? I still have that SU Big News set - where is the PG lady from - is that an SU set? I'm making lots of these cards lately because my 2 married daughters have married friends who are having babies.

    And I'm expecting my 2nd grandbaby in 2 weeks and I can hardly wait! My oldest DD has our precious Little Anna, who is 16 months old, so these siblings will be close together. And since they decided not to find out ahead of time what the gender of the baby is, I'll be mighty busy shopping for boy clothes if the baby is a boy! If it's another girl, then she'll be ALL SET - between the clothes I bought, all the gifts, then the HUGE bags of clothes a family from church gave her - so many lovely little girls' clothes - and they're the same taste that my DD has, so that's nice too!

    Congrats again! And I'll be praying for a smooth, healthy pregnancy and a happy healthy little one to greet you in the New Year!

    Susan, aka Soozie4Him on SCS
    moot96 AT aol DOT com

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  67. Wonderful, wonderful news - A HUGE congratulations!

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  68. I can't even begin to tell you how much our stories are alike (miscarriage and all, even the part about telling the doctor there is no way I could be pregnant, until we all saw the ultrasound) but let's just say that my third (who is now 9 and was a January baby too!) was and is still my gift from God. I am going to pray for you everyday until you have this healthy dear sweet baby.

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  69. I am so excited for you! Congrats MAMA!

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  70. Deborah (Glitterati)July 11, 2009 at 8:17 PM

    Congratulations! I am so happy for you!

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  71. Awwww, Kelly that is AWESOME news! I am so very happy for you! Congratulations! Beautiful card too! :)

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  72. Oh my goodness! I don't even know you and I was so touched by your blog post! Congratulations to you! and I will be praying for a safe pregnancy!

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  73. wow, what an amazing story! To lose a baby and then conceive another so quickly is amazing! Best wishes for this little one and I am so sorry you lost the other baby.

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  74. Congratulations to you and your family. What a wonderful outcome. I wish you all the best and an easy delivery.

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  75. WOW what a wonderful blessing from God!!!!!!!!
    (your card is adorable too - ;)

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  76. HUGE congrats, Kelly!!! God is good!!! Best wishes to all of you!!! And your card is just adorable!!!

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  77. Congratulations on the new little one coming! Take all the time in the world to feel better. Love what you share with us all.

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  78. OMGosh I'm so happy for you, Congrats to you and your family!! Adorable card!!

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  79. Hi Kelly,

    This is wonderful news - huge congratulations to you and your family. I'm so sorry to hear about your loss before this miracle, I can relate as I lost 3 before I had my two precious girls. It doesn't make it any easier at the time, but I just came to accept that the time wasn't right for us to have a child and when it was we had our healthy babies.

    I've been a huge fan of your work for a long time now. I'm horrible at leaving comments, but I enjoy lurking. I just wanted to leave a note on your big news, though. :)

    All the best to you for a healthy pregnancy and hope the morning sickness goes away soon. Take care!

    Hugs,
    Julie

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  80. Congratulations, Kelly! That is wonderful news!

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  81. Congratulations! i'm so sorry to hear of your miscarriage but so happy to hear that you are expecting!

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  82. Hi Kelly, I am so excited for you! Congratulations!!! I am so sorry for the pain you must have gone through this year....enjoy your pregnancy and your new bubba :)

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  83. Congratulations!! I had a miscarriage a couple years ago too. Then took a year and a half to get pregnant again. I feel your pain. But these 2 are 5 years apart. It's AWESOME. The other two are easy and they help out a ton. You will have that baby all to yourself!

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  84. Thanks for sharing so much of yourself with us! Congratulations on your pregnancy! Great card too!

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  85. WOW!!! What wonderful news!! I can 'hear' the excitement in your writing. Hope you have a safe and wonderful pregnancy... and baby!!!

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  86. Oh Kelly, I am so sorry about the emotional roller coaster you have been on for the last number of months! I am so very happy about the wonderful new now! Congratulations to you. I know how stressful it can be to want a baby...it took DH and I two years of trying before we had our first. The two longest years of our marrage! There is little more stressful! God's blessings on you and your little one on the way!

    Hugs!

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  87. Big congrats!!My thoughts and prayers will be with you for a happy, healthy pregnancy.

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  88. Oh Kelly - what a heartbreaker for you. I know from experience what you are having to deal with. big hugs for that.

    I wish you all the joy and happiness of this new life and look forward to reading about the big day!! and subsequent first curl, first tooth stories and all of those magical things.

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  89. Oh my dear Kelly, I can't begin to tell you how "over the moon" happy I am for you and your family!!! What a story with such a happy ending. I am so sorry for your miscarriage, but I know you continued to have faith, even when it didn't seem possible, and then it DID happen! Wowzers, this whole experience has made you stronger woman and mother--just what you'll need to keep up with your new baby!

    Remember--there are 12 and 14 years difference between George and his older siblings, Hank and Kendra, so if I can do it--you can surely do it!

    Big sweet hugs to you!
    Amy

    BTW--your card is fantabulous, just like you!

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  90. Congratulations, Kelly!! I'm so happy for you and your family!!

    Your card is so pretty!!

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  91. What a fabulous ending to your heart aching story. I am so happy for you and your family. I wish you loads of happiness and good health. donna

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  92. Your card is absolutely gorgeou!!! Love the stamps, the papers, the layout - everything!

    Big, BIG congratulations on that exciting news! What a shock for you! The fortunes just cracked me up! Those should definitely make it on a scrapbook page! I think the universe was definitely sending a message that day! :D

    Enjoy your pregnancy!
    Cindy

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  93. Congratulations on the wonderful news! I'm just catching up on blogs from my vacation. Wishing you all the best!!

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  94. {{{kelly}}}! I DID see the baby countdown on your blog the other day and wondered if you and jen were due around the same time. I searched to see if you had mentioned "what was going on", but nada. Now I see this-I know, a few days late, but we were BUSY that saturday and I forgot to even LOOK at everyones cards. I'm so excited for you and am really glad to know you are doing well and getting back into your groove. no "funks" allowed, friend! Take care and keep us posted!

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  95. oh and about the whole timing thing with the miscarriage/new baby. don't even try to explain it other than a MIRACLE! 'nuff said. :)

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  96. Congratulations of your exciting news! What a wonderful ending to what was such crushing news. I hope that you have a happy and healthy pregancy with minimal bumps along the way :)

    Hugs,

    Kim

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  97. Congrats! This really is good news - and the fortunes really back that up. Amazing how that worked out. Love your card, too.

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  98. Okay, so I'm a week late in my comment, BUT wow CONGRATULATIONS to you. I totally understand the "craving" for a baby. I have 5 of my own. There is nothing in this world that has brought me more joy....and heartache at times...than being a mother. It's just the best!!! Enjoy your pregnancy too. I mean, when else can you get fat and people call it cute????

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  99. congrats, especially after the long wait! Love the card too. :)

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  100. Kelly -- your post brought tears to my eyes. How wonderful for you!! And yes, a surprise indeed. Very excited for you - and am so glad that your wish has come true. My SIL went through a very similar thing -- and like you, didn't think she could get PG that quick, but she did! YEAH for you!!

    and of course I think your card is FAB-U-LOUS...

    wishing you a wonderful, healthy, happy, pregnancy!!!

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  101. Wow, Kelly! I am so happy for you and your family. The fortune said it all...and fate stepped in! Despite the rough patch you went through, God was looking down on you and granted your wish. I wish you all the best and have a healthy and happy pregnancy!

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  102. Oh, how wonderful! I just loved the whole story--I didn't know whether I wanted to laugh or cry. What a fabulous outcome! The fortune cookies yielded the most amazing predictions, didn't they? Wow! Anyway, love the card, too!

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  103. oh kelly - i just want to wrap my arms around you! i'm thrilled for you. coming for another infertile mom ~ what a dream come true. sooo happy for you ;) love tesh

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  104. Thank you for being brave enough to share! I had a similar experience, and immediately found myself pregnant with my precious (and only) girl out of 4! Every baby is so special-I am thankful for every day we do get with each one. Cute card-and Congrats!

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