What a beautiful word to see

Yup. Pregnant. :D Now hopefully our little miracle will be the stickiest of babies, and stay with us for the long haul. (God, I know you're listening, please let this be your will)

And here is a picture of my cup 'o pee sticks. I know it's kinda gross to keep them hanging around, but I have this obsessive need to look at them again. Yes I know that it's pointless after the initial test, but boy is it great to see those lines. :D


In addition to all the personal prayers that I am lifting up, here are a few more that I've come across and like very much (a few of them are altered to be more personal).

"Loving God, thank you for the gift of life, especially for the life growing within me. Please bless and keep Ben and I and our baby, that we all may grow strong together in Your love as we prepare to welcome this new baby into the world. Amen." (Link)

Father, we thank you for your marvelous gift; you have allowed us to share in your divine parenthood. During this time of waiting, we ask you to protect and nurture these first mysterious stirrings of life. May our child come safely into the light of the world and to the new birth of baptism. Mother of God, we entrust our child to your loving heart. Amen. (Link)

This life you have given us
is so tiny, fragile, and vulnerable,
safe in the womb of flesh and hope,
yet subject to danger and death.
O God of love, creator of life,
hear our prayer.
We want this baby so much.
Please grant this child of ours
a full term of nurture,
the joy and mystery of life,
and the blessing of your love.
Grant us the fulfillment of our dreams,
a baby to cherish and protect,
a child to teach and guide,
a blessing to our family.
Amen.
(Link)