Although it's fun to be "surprised" by an unexpected miracle (which is what happened to us 2 times already)...We actually planned this pregnancy to the best of our ability and prayed for God's will to be done.
I came off birth control while Jarod was deployed and got to know my body and it's natural cycle for the first time in my life. I began tracking my full cycle and writing it on the calendar. After 3 months my body got on a very steady and dependable cycle and I felt better than ever!
I was taking my vitamins and exercising regularly. I got in the best shape of my life! I was preparing my body for a healthy pregnancy.
The month before Jarod returned we learned that we would be moving to England in October. We prayed about it and decided we would still try to get pregnant before moving. I wanted to be in my 2nd trimester while moving because I should be over the extreme tired and nauseous stage and I wouldn't be too big and swollen yet.
We figured the best months to conceive would be April, May and June. April was right after Jarod returned and I still wanted time to reconnect with my husband and enjoy a glass of wine with him without being pregnant! When we considered June we thought of how often he will be TDY and didn't think he would be home when I was ovulating. SO....May was our best option. One shot...that's it! Lord help us get this right the first time!
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I am thrilled you posted this...looking forward to taking the journey with ya...Luvnhugs! Dar
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