Sunday, July 4, 2010

I don't claim to be a photographer but...

I think you get the picture...



Needless to say, we are thrilled.



Today's bloodwork:.
Beta 308. 
Progesterone 28. 

Today is 11 days past 3 day transfer of our 2 little snowflakes.

We go back in on the 6th for our second beta. 
Please keep those prayers coming!

**This is a note for my friends struggling with infertility** Please never, ever give up hope! As someone who has spent the better part of the last two years worrying that this moment would never happen for us, I understand what it is to be there. Please see in this post the possibility in all things, even those which at times can feel so painfully impossible.
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90 comments:

  1. PB&JJuly 4, 2010 at 12:57 PM

    I am crying...... good tears and yes I agree - Never EVER give up! You are amazing. I will keep the prayers coming!

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  2. MWalkerJuly 4, 2010 at 12:58 PM

    I'm so glad I can be the first to congratulate you on your pregnancy!!! I was so excited to see that, I nearly choked. (((hugs)))

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  3. SusanJuly 4, 2010 at 1:03 PM

    Such FABULOUS news for you and your husband!!! Congratulations!!! Wishing you all the best in the coming weeks and months!!!

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  4. SuzanJuly 4, 2010 at 1:06 PM

    When I saw those tests,I literally gasp and then bounced in my chair doing a little happy dance for you!! I pray that you have a very happy and healthy pregnancy that results in a happy and healthy baby (or two)!!

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  5. DeeJuly 4, 2010 at 1:17 PM

    Congrat's! I'm so happy for you both!!!

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  6. LizJuly 4, 2010 at 1:25 PM

    who ho!!!!! i am thrilled :)

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  7. RebekahJuly 4, 2010 at 1:25 PM

    Oh Kristin! So happy for you and your hubs! What fabulous news!

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  8. MeghanJuly 4, 2010 at 1:30 PM

    Congratulations!!! This is the best news!

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  9. The Blue SparrowJuly 4, 2010 at 1:40 PM

    Kristin! Congrats! I am so so happy for you! I will be praying for you along the way! Yay!!!

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  10. MaryJuly 4, 2010 at 1:43 PM

    WHOOOOHOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!! Praying it is a FABULOUS and healthy pregnancy!

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  11. DevonJuly 4, 2010 at 1:52 PM

    OMG. OMG. OMG.

    i'm so incredibly happy for you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  12. The Sole Sisters CollectiveJuly 4, 2010 at 1:54 PM

    It is about time. I am so so happy for you, it's really about time. Here's to baby 2011.

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  13. ElizabethJuly 4, 2010 at 2:04 PM

    Oh my. I am so thrilled for you!!!!

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  14. ShannonJuly 4, 2010 at 2:09 PM

    Yuo brought me to tears. Beyond joy for you.

    Blessings,
    Shannon

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  15. cdgJuly 4, 2010 at 2:09 PM

    Congratulations to you and your husband.

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  16. FunsizeJuly 4, 2010 at 2:20 PM

    HOORAY! I'm so happy for you!

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  17. CourtneyJuly 4, 2010 at 2:31 PM

    I could never ever be jealous of an angel mommy let alone one who always walks the journey of infertility.

    I send my sincere congratulations for I know the joys of being pregnant with a rainbow after the storm.

    Wishing you a peaceful 9 months.

    *hugs*

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  18. Madickens MomJuly 4, 2010 at 2:32 PM

    Oh, This is the best news I cold get today ! (: Been checking your blog several times a day, the last few days, hoping to see exactly this post (: Congratulations, I'm very happy for you..

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  19. Aunt BeckyJuly 4, 2010 at 2:32 PM

    SO HAPPY! I've been anxiously checking and hoping and wow. JUST wow!

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  20. JeanetteJuly 4, 2010 at 2:35 PM

    crying happy tears for you. x

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  21. JaclynJuly 4, 2010 at 2:36 PM

    I am so thrilled for you! You and your family deserve this so much! I wish you a safe and healthy pregnancy, and a wonderful, healthy child soon!

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  22. RachelJuly 4, 2010 at 2:36 PM

    Simply delighted for you! You'll be in my thoughts.

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  23. RochelleJuly 4, 2010 at 2:51 PM

    Yay!!!!! Soooo very happy and excited for you to move on to this next phase of your life. That's a great beta! I hope your little snowflakes are both in for the long haul!!

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  24. DanaJuly 4, 2010 at 3:13 PM

    CONGRATULATIONS! I am so happy for you!

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  25. Catherine WJuly 4, 2010 at 3:13 PM

    I'm so pleased for you. I can't decide which one of the pictures I like more! x

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  26. JenniJuly 4, 2010 at 3:32 PM

    great news! very happy for you both!

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  27. Violet1122July 4, 2010 at 3:51 PM

    OMG!!!! Kristin!!!!!!!

    I can't describe how happy I am for you. This is just so wonderful!

    I'll be praying you have a safe and healthy pregnancy!

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  28. ElizabethJuly 4, 2010 at 4:00 PM

    YAY!! WOOHOO!!! YEEHAA!!! CONGRATS!!!!

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  29. Cape GirlJuly 4, 2010 at 4:11 PM

    I knew it!!! I am so, so happy for you!!! XOXO

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  30. still life angieJuly 4, 2010 at 4:13 PM

    What wonderful news, Kristin. Sending you much love.

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  31. LindsayJuly 4, 2010 at 4:58 PM

    YYYAAAAAYYYYY!!!!!! That's awesome news!! SO HAPPY for you guys! :)

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  32. MaddieJuly 4, 2010 at 5:09 PM

    Oh wow - what wonderful news. Wishing you a smooth and uneventful pregnancy.

    Maddie x

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  33. Mackenzie's MommyJuly 4, 2010 at 5:23 PM

    OH MY GOD! I AM SO FREAKING EXCITED FOR YOU!! I have goosebumps just looking at that picture of all the tests. I will keep praying!!!!

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  34. pennynjonJuly 4, 2010 at 5:39 PM

    Congratulations! I am so happy for you! You will definetly be in my prayers!!

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  35. Mrs. GJuly 4, 2010 at 5:55 PM

    Congratulations!

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  36. LauraJuly 4, 2010 at 6:11 PM

    So very, very happy for you!!!!

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  37. Hope's MamaJuly 4, 2010 at 6:20 PM

    Just the very best news to wake to. I will be holding my breath for nine months. So very, very happy for you Kristin. Much deserved good news. FINALLY!
    xo

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  38. ChristyJuly 4, 2010 at 6:58 PM

    YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES!
    I don't know when I've been happier to see a shot of a positive pregnancy test.
    You deserve this so much (and we all know we don't get what we deserve necessarily, right?)
    So many good wishes coming your way for a sticky sticky sticky baby!
    LOVE!

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  39. KatJuly 4, 2010 at 7:18 PM

    Congratulations! I found your blog through a fellow August BBC Mom, Kristin, and I wanted you to know you impact people you dont even know. Congratulations again!

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  40. MurielJuly 4, 2010 at 8:15 PM

    Oh I am so happy for you. I have been hoping and praying for you that this would be a positive
    ! May your snowflakes continue to grow and bring you you many years of joy and happiness. May Peyton forever look over all ofyou and bring you smiles.

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  41. dotalotJuly 4, 2010 at 8:15 PM

    wooooohooooo!!! so so so happy for you and your husband xxxx

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  42. MuseOddityJuly 4, 2010 at 8:46 PM

    Woo-hoo!

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  43. SkyJuly 4, 2010 at 9:51 PM

    I am so happy for you! Congratulations.
    Wishing you a healthy and happy pregnancy.
    xoxox

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  44. FranchescaJuly 4, 2010 at 10:11 PM

    Oh Kristin, I am so happy for you! Thrilled beyond words - HUGE Congrats!

    XOXOXO

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  45. AnonymousJuly 4, 2010 at 11:02 PM

    308 is a great number! Congrats!

    Denise

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  46. MaryJuly 4, 2010 at 11:08 PM

    Kristin!!!! Yes, yes, yes!!!! Congrats my dear. I am so happy for you. I am praying that all goes well.

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  47. DelennJuly 4, 2010 at 11:33 PM

    I am so incredibly happy for you!! Congratulations!

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  48. crystal theresaJuly 5, 2010 at 12:16 AM

    oh sweetie, this is such beautiful news. big hugs and congratulations to you both!

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  49. AnonymousJuly 5, 2010 at 1:27 AM

    woohoo!!!!!!!!!!!!! So thrilled I pray tose little snowflakes will keep safe and warm inside their beautiful mumma xx

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  50. NicoleJuly 5, 2010 at 1:36 AM

    Congrats! I'm so happy for you. :)

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  51. AnonymousJuly 5, 2010 at 2:48 AM

    Congrats, I am so happy for you!

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  52. The Blessed BarrennessJuly 5, 2010 at 3:09 AM

    Hooray! Congratulations! This is such wonderful news!
    xx

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  53. LareinaJuly 5, 2010 at 3:31 AM

    Beautiful!! Congratulations!!!

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  54. LittleWandererJuly 5, 2010 at 5:14 AM

    awesome!!! Sending sticky sticky vibes your way :D

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  55. EnViiJuly 5, 2010 at 5:37 AM

    i am very happy for you ..even though i dont know you.. i am over joyed for you =)

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  56. Half of a Duo, Raising a DuoJuly 5, 2010 at 8:00 AM

    OMG OMG OMG!!!!!! You are joining me, alwaysamomma, in twin motherhood!!!!!! I am soooooo happy for you.

    The memory of Peyton and the strength you had, the perseverence, will serve you well in the task at hand, which will be, multitasking your heart out as you juggle life with a Duo!!!!

    Woot! I am just over the moon for you and your family. I know you will think of Peyton often, as I do my lost Duo, Isabella and Dominique, and little J... the children will never displace your love for Peyton, just know that. I wondered about that but my devotion to their memory remains the same. I just have a very strong respect for life and don't take it for granted due to the losses I have endured. Yes, I have greater fear, but I appreciate every day given to me, and my Duo.

    Hugs!

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  57. AnonymousJuly 5, 2010 at 8:01 AM

    Darling girl I am so thrilled for you. CONGRATULATIONS!

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  58. SophieJuly 5, 2010 at 8:13 AM

    Oh Kristen this is fantastic! So happy for you!!! xxxooooxxxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo :)

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  59. JessicaJuly 5, 2010 at 9:49 AM

    I have goosebumps! Congratulations!!!

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  60. TracyOCJuly 5, 2010 at 10:16 AM

    Wow! Great news!

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  61. Sara (Anthonys mom)July 5, 2010 at 10:27 AM

    Same here .. I have goosebumps too!!
    To know how hard you have worked and waited for those two little lines... that, we all know, mean soooo much!!

    Many Many Many MANY Prayers for a happy and healthy pregnancy and a happy and healthy baby (possibly two?)

    CONGRATS!!

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  62. AnonymousJuly 5, 2010 at 11:02 AM

    I'm so thrilled for you, so, so happy :-) I knew it was going to work this time. Here's to a happy, healthy pregnancy, and I'm putting a BFP next to your name on my blog!

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  63. KristyJuly 5, 2010 at 12:01 PM

    Congratulations....When I say my prayers at night for our little bean, I will add one for yours too.
    My husband and I were never classified as "infertile", but we tried for the last 18 mos with no luck. We went to a fertility clinic and paid out of pocket to get the ball rolling. Before I was even able to schedule the next round of tests, we found out we were pregnant. Here we are, 7 weeks along. I will be sure to pass a long lots of good vibes for you every night!

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  64. MaryBethJuly 5, 2010 at 12:31 PM

    YES! YES! yesyesyesyesyesyes! so glad you are in this club! what a great rest of your summer you are in for! i hope the excitement lasts a loooooong time for you, and the terror holds off! YES!

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  65. LoriJuly 5, 2010 at 3:03 PM

    I am just overjoyed for you...I've been praying and praying for this new little miracle (or miracles!) and am just so delighted for some hope and sunshine for you again.

    Continuing to lift you up and can't wait for next beta...and first u/s...and second...and third...and so on and so on!!!

    SO happy and excited!!!
    xoxoxoxo

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  66. DebJuly 5, 2010 at 3:44 PM

    GASP. Where the hell have I been? Why-

    Oh, dammit. Shut up, Deb.

    We are very, very happy for you and sending lots of loving, bright energies your way!!

    And that title is hilarious.

    Go, guys, go!

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  67. JaneJuly 5, 2010 at 4:00 PM

    congratulations.. it's a wonderful scary feeling, all at the same time, isn't it

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  68. AmyJuly 5, 2010 at 4:49 PM

    YAYYYYY!!!!! I am so so so happy for you! :D This is wonderful!

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  69. John and Crystal Pinegar FamilyJuly 5, 2010 at 4:56 PM

    Yeah! So happy for you! I wish you a very uneventful 9 months and a very boring, text book delivery.:) I hope that this happy news will help heal your broken heart and that your faith can be restored.

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  70. Cheryl Z.July 5, 2010 at 5:50 PM

    YAY!!!! SO wonderful! Congratulations!!! :) YAY! (Yes, I already said that...but this is so exciting!)

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  71. LisetteJuly 5, 2010 at 6:01 PM

    Sorry I am a little late to post...

    Kristin, I am so so HAPPY for you. I have tears in my eyes right now. I felt such a relief come over me while I read this. I have been praying so hard for this and I am so excited to finally be able to say to you CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!

    I pray everything continues to go well. ((HUGS)), ((HUGS)) and even more ((HUGS)).

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  72. MaloryJuly 5, 2010 at 8:20 PM

    71 comments later here is mine, lol.

    CONGRATULATIONS! CONGRATULATIONS!

    Nothing I can type here can sum up the feelings I have right now. I am typing through tears & I just want you to know that we {my husband & I- who has got to know you through all I share with him :)} are so very very happy!!!!!!

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  73. StephanieJuly 5, 2010 at 8:24 PM

    Oh Kristin ~ I have (and probably most of the baby loss community) been waiting on pins and needles to hear this glorious news! I am so beyond excited for you both. You are in my thoughts constantly and I know that Peyton must be smiling down on mama and daddy and the little peas!

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  74. Kelly @ Sufficient Grace MinistriesJuly 5, 2010 at 9:24 PM

    Kristen!!! Rejoicing with you, my friend. Continued prayers for your precious little one and for you!

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  75. MicheleJuly 5, 2010 at 11:27 PM

    congrats!

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  76. JacintaJuly 6, 2010 at 12:00 AM

    Happy days! I hope it all goes well for you guys. Congratulations

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  77. { J }July 6, 2010 at 12:24 AM

    Just adding another huge "congratulations!" to the dozens of others, because you can never have enough when something so wonderful and well-deserved happens. I know it won't always be an easy road, but I'm wishing you so much joy, hope, and comfort over the next 8 months!

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  78. KristyJuly 6, 2010 at 8:58 AM

    I don't think I have commented on here before. I read and check on you daily and have had my fingers and toes crossed for you! I don't even know what to say except...CONGRATULATIONS!!! Thank you for always sharing so openly and honestly with all of us! I am just so very happy for you and your entire family!!!
    Love and hugs!!!

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  79. MegJuly 6, 2010 at 9:13 AM

    WOOHOOOOOO!!!!!!

    And btw, I would just like to say that there is nothing wrong with taking 20+ pregnancy tests just because you enjoy FINALLY seeing that plus sign... hehehe, I speak from experience!

    So happy for you. :) Tossing buckets and buckets of sticky dust your way, mixed with tons of good thoughts and lots of smiles!

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  80. AnonymousJuly 6, 2010 at 12:30 PM

    Oh Yessssss, I am so excited for you and DH.

    Thank you for the positive comments you are a great reminder to never stop dreaming.

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  81. Fruitful HarvestJuly 6, 2010 at 1:05 PM

    Congrats~
    I have been prayin' hard for you and your snowflakes!
    What glorious news!
    (((((HUGS))))

    Peace and Love,
    Georgiann

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  82. Good Egg HatchedJuly 6, 2010 at 4:08 PM

    Here from LFCA and just catching up on your story. Congratulations! Please enjoy every moment of this much-deserved joy.

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  83. AnonymousJuly 6, 2010 at 4:20 PM

    Yeah Peytons going to be a big sister! I was so happy when I saw the news. I have never lost a child but I deal with infertility. I did one round of IVF with 2 embroys and they didnt take, it was devestating. Then a year later we switched doctors and tried IUI and got pregnant with our "boo" now this month once aunt flo comes we will be trying again for sibling , it is our last try and I am excited and scared all that the same time. Your great news has givin me hope. I pray for higher counts and morning sickness ;-) Congrats and best of luck!

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  84. sara/emerging butterflyJuly 6, 2010 at 4:31 PM

    Oh sweetie...YES!!!!!!!!!!!!! (doing the happy dance!) and now....crying thankful tears for you and sending sooo much love.....wow.

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  85. KristinJuly 6, 2010 at 5:00 PM

    Yayyyy! So, so happy for you!

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  86. Marie WJuly 6, 2010 at 6:15 PM

    Congrats!

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  87. KatieJuly 7, 2010 at 2:41 AM

    I am SO happy for you!!!! I will be thinking lots of good thoughts for you. Big Sister Peyton is smiling down with great joy!

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  88. TracieJuly 7, 2010 at 7:06 AM

    I realize that I don't know you...but I am so freaking happy for you right now I could scream! Sending lots of healthy pregancy vibes your way!

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  89. GildaJuly 7, 2010 at 4:21 PM

    Wow, I am just excited for you. Will be thinking of you during this joyous time!!!!! And I agree about big sis smiling down on you.

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  90. KathyJuly 13, 2010 at 2:46 PM

    Wahoo!!! This is such wonderful news! Hoping for a happy, healthy and "normal" pregnancy, delivery and especially baby for you!!! :)

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