i've tested positive...

...for baby #2 and we were shocked, to say the least. Not that we weren't technically trying to get pregnant, I mean, I do know how these things happen. But it took two years to get pregnant with Sofia and this one was a 'first try' surprise. We are thrilled...now. At first, I have to be honest and say it really took some time for this to sink in and for me to be at peace about it. The first thing I thought about when seeing the positive test was, "how in the world will we fit another baby in this house?!".

But now, we've moved past the 'shocked' phase and have entered the excited phase. Wondering if it's a boy or girl (it's the SanMiguel's last hope for a boy to carry the name), wondering if this one will look anything like Armando (because Sofia clearly doesn't), counting down the weeks til delivery time...all the fun stuff that comes along with expecting a baby. I'm also trying to really take note of feelings and experiences during this pregnancy, because, unless God has different plans, this one will probably be my last. I don't want to deal with all the high-risk stuff that comes along with having more babies once I hit 35 next year. We hope to expand our family through adoption from here on. Knowing this is the last time I'll be pregnant is bittersweet. I'll certainly not miss the morning sickness, exhaustion and the maternity clothes, but there's nothing in the world like feeling a baby move inside you. God is truly a miraculous Creator and I'm humbled and grateful that He's allowed me to be a parent to two beautiful children.