Things have been crazy, for quite some time now…
Oncology appointments, rehab therapy appointments, asthmatic flare-ups, heat waves (yep, even in Minnesota), homeschool planning, just plain family living…
So crazy, that I’ve barely had to time to think about it myself, much less blog about it…
But, the clock is ticking, and I’m 20 weeks today, so…
Without further delay, my announcement-
We’re expecting blessing number nine 
Lo, children are an heritage of the Lord: and the fruit of the womb is his reward.
Psalm 127:3 KJV
Yes, our big family will be growing a little bit bigger!
I’m not one to announce early… (obviously!) With my history of multiple 1st trimester miscarriages, it’s just easier for me not to have to answer frequent (though well-meaning) questions of “how are you feeling?”, “how is the pregnancy going?”, “have you heard a heartbeat”, all the while living day by day knowing from experience that it could all change in a moment… Hoping, daring to live by faith, yet anxious, afraid of having to endure that heartache again…
I actually had some significant bleeding at 9 1/2 weeks, and was rather certain that I was losing, or had already lost, this baby…
The ultrasound proved otherwise
The pic is from that early ultrasound, at just shy of 10 weeks. I haven’t had any further ultrasounds, though I have been reminded more and more each day of the reality of a growing baby by my growing body and the many fluttering kicks I am now feeling on a rather regular basis. I love that feeling.
Things have been hard, and crazy, and stressful, and yet I am daily so aware of how very much I have been blessed. I am amazed at what the Lord has done in our lives, and so thankful for each and every one of our children. I look at their faces and see so much more than I ever thought I would, than I ever knew I could…
I never want to take that for granted. I never want to take them for granted.
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Congratulations, mama! I’ve experienced one loss after another, as well, so I hear you on the delayed announcement. ((Hugs)) and prayers for a healthy baby and healthy Ian and healthy everybody else, too!
Congrats to you and your family!
I am so excited for your growing family. You are indeed a blessed woman! Hope you are feeling well!
This is exciting news! I have been in prayer often because acertain boy in my house told me with a smile from ear to ear a while ago that the Williams family is growing,with the biggest smile on his face he joyfully shouted this up the stairs after he had a fun sleepover at your place a while back !I get tears in my eyes when I think of these lovely Blessings
Congratulations, Allison! God bless you and your growing family.
Praise the Lord Ali!! So a late November or early December baby? Did I calculate correctly? Gene and I will be praying for you and of course the rest of the family as well. We are so blessed to know you guys.
Congratulations! I loved those little fluttery kicks – enjoy your pregnancy!
My husband says you were sneaky with your announcement. But I know you do wait awhile with your little announcements. Congrats to all of you.
WOO HOO, caps mean screaming right, so so EXCITED for you. what a amazing blessing. So excited so excited
Congratulations! What a blessing! I pray that you feel energized and well throughout the rest of this pregnancy and that this precious baby continues to grow full of health! Blessings!
WOW! Congratulations! Lucky Number Nine! So exciting.
How you kept that in for 20 weeks is beyond me. I had every intention of keeping #3 a secret until I knew we were out of the scary first trimester, but I blabbed to the whole world within a week of my positive test! LOL
I hope the second 20 weeks go by quickly and easily for you!
Congratulations to you and your entire family. The lord blesses you!
Congratulations Ali! Praising God with you!!
Praying for a safe, healthy pregnancy!!
Congratulations!! Another beautiful bundle of joy to add into the other precious children you have! I am so happy for you.
Will be praying for you and baby #9.
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God has richly blessed you and Dave. I hope you have a healthy pregnancy. So glad to hear Ian was able to get away.
Much love to you all!
Aaaah! Congratulations!!!! What a blessing!
Congratulations, Ali! What beautiful news! You and yours are often in my prayers. All for Jesus, Linda
Congrats! I too am expecting my second biological, third son to my brood. Is Ian at childrenn’s full time? I ask as I have been in and out of Abbott on my bed rest ( no trust to let me stay home I guess) and I would welcome the chance to see you? Email me if you are available… I know things are crazy for you! Still praying, and so,is my chain that has baby running in prayer
How did I miss this!!! SO excited for you, Ali. God has/is blessing you indeed. Can’t wait to “meet” this little one.
As always, very excited for you guys! The Lord has really blessed you!
~traci
xoxo
wow!! This is awesome news…You are superwoman, I knew it all along!
Now I’ll add one more in your family to be praying for!
I continue to pray for Ian often–somehow he just comes to my mind a lot.
aloha, and take care….
Congrats!!