PUT GOD IN FRONT OF YOUR CIRCUMSTANCE....

 

November 15, 2023
This morning, I felt kind of panicky and emotional which is very much not normal for me; just feeling sick about my appointment tomorrow and just dreading it. I was praying for God to ease my mind and anxiety and just help me remember He is already in the ultrasound room and it will be ok. Then, for the third time in the last week, out of the blue, I got a text from a friend I hadn’t heard from in a while saying I was on her mind and she was thinking about me and wanted to know how I was doing. This friend had a miscarriage before her first son so I ended up spilling all my news and fears on her. She acknowledged their validity and I have felt so much more at ease since. Is this God saying, “ Jill, I have put you on the hearts of 3 of your friends and you are always on mine! Trust me and let your friends and myself carry your burden!”

Praying that I will be brave tomorrow when we see our baby’s picture.

November 16, 2023
We saw our baby today and heard its beautiful heartbeat. I cried. Thank you Lord. So thankful. The baby is measuring right on track at 7w4d with an estimated due date of June 30, 2024. The heartbeat was 159 bpm. Lassen’s was 186 and Brighton’s was 148. I wonder who this baby will be?!

November 29, 2023
We got to travel to Ohio with Kyle on his work trip and it was so fun. We spent one day together in Hocking Hills State Park and did the coolest hike together – Old Man’s Cave. Then we went back to the hotel and all went swimming then out to dinner. Lassen and I headed home the following day when Kyle went to work. Such a good getaway.

I have been feeling pregnant with some slight nausea and fatigue but overall feeling good. My next appointment is Monday and I am praying for peace, calmness and just the constant reminder that God is in control.

December 5, 2023
I had my second ultrasound yesterday in Danville. I am 10 weeks along! Right before the appointment, I kept focusing on God already being in those rooms, reminding myself to completely trust Him, that God was in control and I didn’t need to fear the “what if’s.” I went in with Lassen confident and relaxed (Kyle is in Iowa). Our baby is doing so good! The heartbeat sounded amazing and the little head looks great and you could see both of it’s little legs. My favorite part was seeing the sweet nose and little mouth being open. So grateful and so in love.

December 19, 2023
I am 12w2d and feeling so thankful for my growing belly and growing little love. It is such a miracle. I swear I just felt baby flutters but there was probably no way it was that. Just reminding myself over and over I am the vessel and God is in control 1000%.

We were at my parents for Christmas this weekend and we told my family that we are expecting another sweet babe! They were super surprised and excited.

December 29, 2023
What a great Christmas week we have had. Lassen has gotten so much cousin and farm time. We hosted two breakfasts and Christmas Eve dinner at our house. Christmas morning, Kyle went and got Lassen when he woke up…hearing Lassen run around checking the stockings and presents and lack of cookies he laid out and yelling, “Santa came! He ate all the cookies!” So, so fun. Great memories.

The Chase's picked the organization for Brighton's Gift this year and they chose Promise Housing Plus in Louisville! They are building a duplex for a family that will be called the Brighton House and we will get a chance to see it when we go visit. Love this!

We went hiking in 38 degree rainy weather at Shades State Park and it was actually really fun and a great adventure. My belly is growing and we are so thankful. I know God will continue to show up in the days and months and years to come.