A Snapshot of Our Life Today

I've found myself being quite reflective lately. The last couple of years have been pretty exciting for our little family and as I look to the future, I know we have many more adventures headed our way. So, I thought I'd create a space for me to jot down my thoughts as I navigate this journey called life.

My husband is a doctor in training - we have survived the four years of medical school and three years of pediatric residency. Now he's on the last leg which is a neonatology fellowship. The light at the end of the tunnel is finally in sight! We just have three more years to go.

After a couple of years of trying and wishing and praying, we were blessed with a baby girl in June of last year. E (as we'll call her for privacy sake) has stolen my heart beyond words. I'm so fortunate to be able to stay home with her and though it has been a lot more work than I imagined, I also can't imagine my life without her in it. I never knew a love like this existed. I'm one proud mama.

After the struggle to conceive E, you can imagine my surprise when after being just a few days late (nothing out of the ordinary for me), I had a positive pregnancy test! Just days after E turned one! I'm not even sure why I took the test, really. I did it more on a whim than anything, but boy was I shocked! It was my husband's last day of residency, so I wrapped up the test and gave it to him as a "congratulations on finishing" present. The look on his face was priceless. He was even more shocked than I. And our dear little E seemed to be in on the joke because she just kept lookin back and forth at us and laughing hysterically.

My initial reaction was shock, but then almost instantly followed by fear and anxiety. I kept thinking "What did I get myself into?! How am I supposed to manage two under two?" But as time goes on, I realize what a blessing this new little baby will be in our lives. Of course, there will be many difficult days and numerous sleepless nights, but E will have a sibling so close in age that they will hopefully be the best of friends. 

So, as life continues to throw us curveballs, we will take them as they come and remember how thoroughly blessed we are. Husband with a good career path, me being able to stay home with my kid(s!), a comfortable home, loving and supportive family and friends, and so many other things. I look forward to seeing what tomorrow brings!