Where do I begin?

Honestly, I don't know.  

God created a miracle for Aaron and I.  In about 3 more months, Amelia Lane Gerber will be here.  Did I ever think that this would happen for us again?  Not in our wildest of dreams.  I started a new job in 2011 working for Skywest Airlines in Santa Maria, started getting serious about losing weight, join Weight Watchers, months later joined In-Shape City (I miss my Original Gangsta Crew), got addicted to working out and SPIN Class, I've never sweat so much in my life.  I took 7 pregnancy tests at home and 1 at the Dr.'s office and an ultrasound to confirm that this was real.  It was real.  As of March 1, 2013, we were 2 months pregnant.  I sit on the bed baffled, wide eyed, looking, staring at my husband, asking how did this happen?  I mean, yes we know how it happened, stop your snickering folks but the one thing that some don't know is that after Ethan had passed, it was suggested that I possibly do not get pregnant anymore because of all the complications I go through.  Type II Diabetes, Hypertension.  I had an IUD implanted in August of 2009.  I've had offers from different teams of doctors that would guide me through another pregnancy but Aaron and I were ok that we had each other.  We really didn't give it another thought.  We have 2 nephews and 2 nieces,  various children from our friends and loved ones.  We were ok.

You know the saying, "From your mouth to God's ears?"  I think that truly happened because when I was on a Winter Spiritual Road trip with our Pastor, his family and our Church family, all he said to me was, "You know Sister Marci, even after what you and Aaron went through losing your first child, you should try having another baby.  They are such a joy."  All I said to him was, "We will see Brother," because I knew that I would be able to get pregnant with an IUD implanted.  It's kept me from pregnancy for 4 years, right?  Well, that's where I was wrong.  There was an extensive search for this device, pelvic exam, ultrasound.  Nothing.  They even said that because the device was plastic it could have disintegrated or possibly fallen out without me knowing.  I have summed it all up to one thing and one thing only.  This was something that God wants for me and my husband.  No matter how this device disappeared, this was God's will and for that, I'm grateful.

I couldn't be more happy with my OB-GYN team that's being lead by Dr. Anika Moore.  She will be assisted by Dr. Elaine Yin.  I am carefully monitored every 2 weeks by Dr. Moore and Dr. Shields, making sure that my blood sugars and blood pressure remain at healthy levels.  

Next week, we will be in San Diego for our yearly Comic-Con trip.  We are so excited.  It's our traditional summer vacation.  Amelia gets to go to her first Comic-Con trip.  I've been cleared by Dr. Moore for this trip, walking is good as long as I rest when I need to and drink lots of water.  Stay hydrated and wear comfy shoes.  All checked!  Have an appointment next Monday and Tuesday before we leave.  Will keep you posted.