So, it's been a while.

I know it's been a while since I posted but I have a very good reason why. I've been pretty sick for the past three months. It all started October 2nd, when I got the phone call I'd been hoping to receive. I was picking E up from preschool when my dr called to tell me that the tests did show a positive.

Positive what you ask? Well, E is going to be a big sister. The baby is due June 10, 2009. I feel comfortable enough to announce this because we're finally at the 13 week mark and my doctor feels that we are as out of the "clear" of anything bad happening as we will be throughout the rest of the pregnancy. I know anything can happen, but the chances are small and don't change from now until 40 weeks.

We are over the moon happy and all E wants to talk about is a baby brother or baby sister! We know it'll be a challenge with a 3 year old and an infant, but we can't wait. We know how blessed we are and are appreciating every moment of this precious gift that has been given to us.

For those wondering, yes we are still in line to adopt from China. The wait is so long that we don't anticipate this child affecting our adoption at all. We do, however, anticipate stopping at three children. Well, J does...I'm not so sure - but shhh, don't tell him!

Anyway, this news has filled our house with joy, but it's been tempered by the knowledge that so many of my friends are still waiting for their child from China. My heart aches for everyone out there waiting to see their beautiful little one. Hugs to you all.