On today’s episode of the podcast, we get to announce the biggest surprise of our lives: I’M PREGNANT!!!!!!
The fertility specialist said we weren’t even a candidate for IVF, but y’all, our God is bigger than a specialist’s diagnosis or multiple tests that said it would never, ever be a possibility.
When we got the devastating new last year that we would never be able to conceive again — even with a lot of fertility help — we decided to grieve and find closure and then let the dream of expanding our family through pregnancy die. Instead, we felt God leading us to foster and we spent all summer working towards getting licensed.
Two days after we finished all the foster care licensing requirements, we found out we were expecting (through a crazy set of circumstances!)
It was the most hilarious and humbling gift from God ever. To say we were in complete shock would be an understatement.
I never thought I’d get to carry another life inside of me. Every day is a gift. The morning, noon, and night sickness is a gift. And instead of wanting to just get the first trimester over with, I’m seeking to savor each day as best as is possible.
If you want all the details on how we found out (I thought I was going through early menopause!) or how we told the kids, be sure to tune in to today’s episode of The Crystal Paine Show.
Oh and yes, we’re still moving forward with foster care (we found out two days after our home study was finished!) and I’m due April 30th — the same due date I had with Silas almost 11 years ago!!
Note: I know that many of you are struggling through the pain of infertility right now. My heart’s desire is that by me sharing this, it would in no way cause additional pain for you but would give you a glimmer of hope. God is still in the miracle-working business and He can do anything.
At the same time, please know that my heart has hurt for you as I thought about announcing our news today. You are seen. You are not forgotten. And I would be honored to pray for you — just send me a message or leave a comment and I’ll pray for you by name.
In This Episode:
[00:25] We have some HUGE news for you! It’s complete and unexpected miracle!
[02:53] Details on why going through infertility testing and procedures helped us realize the miracle we had in our three children.
[03:27] We found out two days after finishing our foster care home study (the last portion required to get licensed).
[04:30] I was feeling super anxious and irritable and stressed about the home study, which seemed out of character for me.
[05:27] All the details on the crazy way we ended up finding out and why I thought I was going through early menopause!
[11:00] My heart goes out to all the women who are struggling with infertility. My hope is that this announcement gives you hope not sadness.
[12:51] Want to know how the kids took the news?
Links and Resources:
- Crystal’s Favorite Things on Amazon
- CrystalPaine.com
- MoneySavingMom.com
- Crystal’s Instagram account (I’d love for you to follow me there! I usually hop on at least a few times per day and share behind-the-scenes photos and videos, my grocery store hauls, funny stories, or just anything I’m pondering or would like your advice or feedback on!)
- Have feedback on the show or suggestions for future episodes or topics? Send me an email: crystal@moneysavingmom.com
How to Listen to The Crystal Paine Show
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Congratulations!!! I’m so happy for you & your family. God does have a sense of humor I believe. I hope you were able to get the Huggies wipes deal at Kroger Friday & Saturday. Baby stockpiles. 🙂
I just wanted to share this with others who may feel like I did/ do at times. I keep a note in my Bible with the names of women in the Bible who had barren wombs that God opened to have a baby. I used to fear infertility but the note comforts me & reminds me He will make it happen if it be His will.
Thanks so much for that great tip on keeping a note in your Bible!
Congratulations!
Thank you!
Congratulations!!! I am so happy for you and your family! Another child to love is amazing!
Thank you!
Congratulations Crystal and family!!
This sounds similar to our story. We had a son in 2011 and hoped and prayed for 7 years to have another so our son would have a sibling. We then looked into foster care but decided not to because of the possible emotional affects of the foster child leaving our home. We were at peace with having an only child, and then found out we were pregnant! Now we have an 8 year old and a 1 year old!
God needed us to let go so he could give us the gift at the timing he intended!
That’s so cool! Thank you for sharing your journey!
Congratulations to you guys!
Thank you!
Oh, Crystal and Jesse! What a true miracle God has blessed you with! So excited for you and your family! Praying for a healthy pregnancy and baby. God is so good! Congratulations and may God continue to bless you.
Thank you so much!
Crystal:
I am so thrilled for you and your family with this gift from god may you have healthy preg and healthy baby. I know first hand the struggle but am blessed with 3 healthy kids. I will be praying for you.
Thank you so much!
This gave me goosebumps! God is in the business of miracles! I had an almost identical story to yours. There was a 1-2% chance of every conceiving. After years of infertility we found out I was expecting our long awaited precious miracle baby. No infertility treatments. No forewarning. Just God and his miracle! We took two tests to be sure too! What a shock that was! She is now 2.5 years old and the joy of our lives–a daily reminder that God is GOOD!
That’s beautiful! Thank you for sharing!
So very excited for your and the entire family!!
If I may…you have permission to not love every moment of sickness or tiredness or fill-in-the-blankness. One thing I try to encourage people who are pregnant after struggling with infertility to remember is…it’s okay to have frustrations and hard times. I think we sometimes feel like because we didn’t think it would happen and then it does that we’re horrible people if we acknowledge that vomiting for several hours a day flat out stinks or that we’re tired or anything that doesn’t sound like we are utterly thankful and grateful every second of every day.
The same with being married…it’s okay to have frustrations because we’re human. That doesn’t mean you aren’t thankful for your husband or aren’t being sensitive to those who are single.
Blessings!
I’m not sure if you follow me on Instagram, but I’ve been sharing a really honest look at morning sickness there… in hopes that it would encourage other women who are “in the trenches” with me right now or just in another stretching season. 🙂
Congratulations! Welcome to the Party of 6 life. (We have 4, too!) This is wonderful news. I have been following you for close to 10 years, and I feel like celebrating right there with you!
Thank you!! And thanks for being such a longtime follower!
Congratulations!! Your older kids will just love being part of helping the baby!
And I loved the sweet footnote to those who are struggling with infertility and your offer to pray. That was very gracious and thoughtful.
Thank you so much!
Such lovely news! Our son arrived 12 years after our daughter. They are now 17 and 5. Our daughter is very protective of her little brother, especially because he has additional needs (autism). Many congratulations from England!😊
Thank you so much!
Congratulations to you and your family Crystal! I know how it feels. I had my share of infertility struggles due to endometriosis for 7 years. I lost one of my falupion tubes due to that. After 2 miscarriages & 2 failed adoptions, i found out i was pregnant exactly 2 days after the second failed adoption. Despite doctors tellling us i can’t get pregnant even with fertility aids. Our miracle baby is 7 now and he is a constant reminder of God’s love for us. Enjoy your pregnancy Crystal. For all women out there struggling with infertility, don’t loose hope!
That is beautiful! Thank you for sharing!
Wow! So happy for you and your family…You are an inspiration to me! Blessings! 💕
Thank you so much!
I am so happy for you. A baby! Oh my gosh. And to be so healthy physically too – what a great time! God really does have a fun since of humor. Enjoy every minute. Love, Deborah
Thank you so much!
Congratulations!!!
Thank you!
Congratulations and best wishes for the next 8 months and beyond!
Thank you so much!
wonderful news! thanks for sharing! God bless you.
Thank you!
Yay!! That is SOOOO exciting!! I don’t check your blog often, but am so glad I did today! 🙂 I remember at the first Relevant conference years ago you mentioned Silas as your “first son”. We shall see if boy #2 is on his way. (Though of course Girl #3 would be fabulous too!) God gave us a surprise #5 over a year ago, and our other kiddos love him to pieces. It is so fun to see the older kids with the baby. I am thrilled for you all!
That’s so interesting that you remember that because I totally don’t remember saying that!
WOW!!! Congratulations!
One of my children was born around the same time as Silas, and I’ve always enjoyed reading your posts about our same-age kiddos. I’m currently pregnant as well, so I’m looking forward to doing it again!
That’s so fun!
Congrats! I have had friends and family have similar stories and even though it is a big surprise and not planned it is also such a big blessing. Having a little one with kids that are older will definitely keep things interesting and there is so much joy (and never a dull moment). Wishing you and your family all the best!
Thank you so much!
WOW!!! Truly, God answers prayer in the most amazing ways! So, so happy for you and your family.
Thank you!
Congratulations! Will be praying for you and your family. What a great blessing!
Thank you!
I AM SO EXCITED FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY! Congratulations. What a gift, what a testimony!
Thank you so much!
Congratulations! Boy that must have been a day of happy tears and excitement at the Paine house. Almost reminds me of a couple friends who had all of their girls first then a long break and out no where they had 2 boys. So who knows what will be for you .
Thank you so much!
Congratulations!! It’s amazing to see God working His ways when doctors have said no possibility!
Congratulations to your whole family!!! What a truly beautiful story.
It’s amazing how these things happen. God’s timing is unpredictable . . . and sometimes funny, as Jesse mentions! After my own struggles with infertility, my husband and I figured it just wasn’t going to happen anytime soon. Then it did . . . completely out of the blue. (My husband insisted I take FOUR pregnancy tests — different brands, some digital and some not — before it finally sank in!)
I wish you a happy, healthy pregnancy and a joyful adventure!
Thank you so much!
Congratulations, I’m so excited for you all! Infertility is so, so hard, but I’ve found that it offers clarity (even in the rough times) about what a gift each child is. I will be praying for a healthy pregnancy as the Lord brings you to mind!
Thank you so much!
Congratulations! What a gift! Will keep you all in my prayers! Rejoicing with you in your happy news!
Thank you so much!
What an exciting, beautiful blessing!
Congratulations to your entire family!
Thank you so much!
I’m so happy for you and your family Crystal. I have been reading your blog since I found out I was pregnant with our son 10 years ago. Watching your family grow has been a lot of fun.
Aw, thank you for being such a longtime follower!
CONGRATULATIONS! I tell you what, god has been crazy lately! So mysterious how he works for sure! I have 3 children, 8, 5 and 1 1/2 year old. All boys, I’ve never had sadness for having all boys, I absolutely was thrilled with each and every gender reveal that we were having a boy but I did experience sadness that we were only going to have 3 children and my chances of having a girl ran out because my husband really only wanted 3. Well when my 1 1/2 year old turned a year we got HUGE news! I had Mirena IUD in and surprise we found out we were pregnant!!! A 1% chance! And later found out it’s my GIRL! We are so thrilled, even my husband who only wanted 3. It was like it was meant to be, god telling me to not give up yet he had one more surprise to give me. Now we are 29 days away from having her!! God is good!
That is amazing! Congratulations!
Praising God with you and so very thrilled for your family!!!! Congratulations!!!!!
Thank you!
Congratulations on your new little blessing! What a precious story – God is so good. You are wise to savor each day. May you and your family be blessed abundantly!
Thank you so much!
Rejoicing with you family!!! Wow! What a MIGHTY, miracle working, faithful, always good God we serve! I love His timing and surprises! So happy for all of you and praying for you Crystal, precious baby, and this special time for your whole family! Also, as a mommy who had a baby when my oldest was 14, I will tell you that I’ve LOVED having teens and tots at the same time! It’s such a beautiful adventure and my littles have the world’s best mentors in their big siblings. A million hugs and congratulations again!
Thank you so much!
Congratulations! I’m so happy and excited for you. Thank you for sharing God’s miracle and your faith.
Thank you!
Crystal, Jesse and kids, I am a long time follower, in the early days before Kaitlynn was born. I am so happy to read this and it put a big smile on my face this morning. I will listen to the podcast later today when I have time, but wanted to offer my congratulations this morning. I am thrilled for you. <3
Aw, thank you so much!
I cried tears of joy for you, Crystal! And thank you so much for giving credit to the God of miracles. 😊
Thank you for caring so much!
Wow! What a wonderful surprise! So excited for you! Oh the morning sickness- even when you really want a baby, it is SO hard to feel so bad day after day. Prayers for you and this precious new one!
Thank you so much!
Congrats, that is a very exciting announcement. Hopefully the pregnancy goes smoothly.
Thank you!
Congratulations!!! I am so happy for all of you!❤️🙏❤️
Thank you!
I am so happy for you! We have our own miracle baby! After several losses, and the doctor telling me that I had to “Think of the children I do have”( I have two boys), because getting pregnant was becoming a risk to my health. ( I ended up in emergency surgery for a tubal litigation with my last loss ). So grateful to the Lord for his mercy and giving us these blessings! He is surely good. It was also so sweet of you to write the message at the end to the moms that haven’t had their prayers answered yet. I know what it feels like to be in that boat for so long. They are special women who endorsed such grief and loss and longing to hold a baby of their own. My heart is with them as well.
Thank you so much, but I’m so sorry for your losses.
’m rejoicing with you all. I’ve been through many miscarriages and also infertility, but God blessed us with two daughters eight years apart. I know the grief and pain.
Praying you will get some relief from the sickness. My favorites for upset stomach are ginger capsules and chews, and peppermints or mint tea. I also used an anti- nausea wrist band for a while.
God bless you and your family. https://indiatoday.org.in/india/
Thank you so much!
Wonderful news! I’m so happy for you all and pray that you will have a healthy pregnancy. I would also appreciate your prayers as I have been dealing with secondary infertility for 10 years. I only have one child, and she would love to be a big sister! As I am in my middle 40s, it will take a miracle!
I just stopped and prayed for you. By the way, my mom had my youngest brother when she was 45!
HOW EXCITING – and hilarious. I remember how sick you were with Silas (& what you’d shared about prior pregnancies!), and I am so thankful you have an amazing team in place (& super helpful kiddos!) who can *hopefully* allow you to rest. Best wishes!!
Thank you so much! Gratefully, magnesium, making myself eat protein multiple times a day (even when I don’t want to at all!), and accepting help has been allowing me to function somewhat normally. Slowly, but I’m so grateful to be up and functioning at least part of the day most days!
Yay! Congratulations! I have been praying for you since you shared your struggle on the blog. God is so good! Our family will be praying for an amazing and healthy pregnancy.
For those struggling with the same. I pray for comfort and peace. We have walked through similar circumstances and God can bring healing and peace in these times as well. Much love to all!
Thank you so much!
Congratulations Crystal! After reading your blog for many years I feel like I know you, and I am so happy for you! I also struggled with infertility and know how painful that is. I was fortunate to be able to find a treatment that worked for me, and I now have 3 amazing kids. I hope you are feeling well!
That is so amazing! Thank you for sharing!
Congratulations! So excited for you all.
Thank you!
Absolutely elated for you! What an incredible blessing from God! I felt similarly after having a child after two miscarriages. And I appreciate your heart for all of the women hurting due to loss and infertility. Praying for you, and for all the Moms, and those who have a Mother’s heart, but are without a baby in their arms. God cares for us all!
I’m so sorry for your losses.
So excited for you!! Hearing how the children responded started the tears….what an amazing gift for you all….
Thank you so much!
Congratulations!! God is sooo good!! What a blessing! I can’t wait to read all about your journey. Praying for a happy and healthy pregnancy.
Thank you!
Congratulations, Crystal and Paine family! Everyone looks so happy in the photo. So happy for you all!
Rejoicing with you,
Thank you!
Congratulations! So exciting! Our surprise #4 (though only a 6 year gap from our next youngest) is 10 months old and the biggest blessing we didn’t even know we needed! She completes our family and all the kids adore her!! She fills us with so much joy and I’m so glad God saw fit to bless us with her!
I’m so excited for you and your family on this new chapter!
Congrats and many prayers for a safe and healthy pregnancy and delivery!
That is beautiful! Thank you for sharing!
Oh my goodness! Your post brought tears to my eyes. God is so faithful. He is the author of life who opens and closes our wombs (beyond our own understanding). I know He has taught you much in these last few years and He has much planned as you welcome this new little one.
Thank you so much!
Congrats! So happy for you all♥️♥️♥️
Thank you!
This makes my heart so happy, congratulations Crystal!
Congratulations, Crystal!! Wonderful and Miraculous News!!
Thank you so much!
Congratulations! What a double blessing God has given you to foster and have another of your own! Praise God!
YES! We’re excited to see what the future holds!
A HUGE CONGRATS is in order! I am a Mama of 5 (16-12-6-4-1) it is truly a blessing to be their mom. I think my heart is telling me one more but our families reaction might be less excited. Not many understand large families. I will tell you many things in the baby world have changed in the past 11 years. This journey for you in my opinion will kind of be like having your first all over again that will be amazing and this time you have plenty of helpers.
When my husband and I found we were pregnant with our 5th (due in March) we were first a little anxious about people’s reactions. Then we said “who cares?” This is our family and God has chosen to bless us in this special way. So we will rejoice and tell people how awesome a big family is 😊
Yes! After a 10+ year gap, it almost feels like it’s a first baby!!
REJOICING with you and your family! What a joyous announcement – a miracle from our Heavenly Father! I loved each detail 🙂 but especially the response of your three children! Wow! Thank you, Jesus!
Thank you so much!
Oh My Goodness! Congrats! I was in that same place with 6 losses no one could explain. We adopted my Jasmine at 6 days old (a miracle in itself) then 11.5 months later I had Magnolia <3 The hilarious thing is Magnolia was due on Jasmine's birthday! I am praising with you all. I couldn't help but feel like God laughing at my shock.
I love your daughter’s names!
That is wonderful, blessed news! Congratulations!! I had two miscarriages before carrying my first daughter to term. After a traumatic birth, I suffered pelvic scarring from the c-section. We were told IVF was our only hope of a second child. That wasn’t financially possible for us, and then I conceived naturally, only to lose that pregnancy, too. Heartbroken, I reached a place where I felt like I needed to move on and close that door. Then my husband told me he had a dream that we had another baby. I told him I’d dreamed the same thing a few nights before. Eight weeks later, we found out we’d conceived again, naturally, with no assistance whatsoever. Three months before my 44th birthday, I woke to contractions at midnight. Fourteen and a half hours later, I gave birth-100% naturally and unmedicated-to a perfectly healthy second baby girl, 5 1/2 years after we started trying for her! God always knows more, His plan always the wisest. “My God is GREAT, so STRONG an so MIGHTY, there’s NOTHING MY GOD CANNOT DO!” I feel for every woman struggling with loss and/or infertility, and it may not always be God’s plan for us to conceive, carry, and birth biological children, but He can do anything. I’d also be honored and humbled to pray for anyone struggling with any of these issues. Congratulations, again!
That is amazing! Thank you so much for sharing!
Oh my goodness, Crystal! Congratulations!! I am so happy for you!!
Thank you!
So happy for you Crystal! Congratulations! What a blessing from the Lord!
Thank you so much!
How exciting for you! I’m looking forward to hearing about how life works with teenagers, an infant and possibly a foster child. You are living life to the fullest!
We actually said we’d take a sibling group, so we’ll see what God has in store for us in the future! 🙂 One day, one step at a time!
That’s awesome news. I am so happy for you! We had a nine year gap and a very unexpected baby🙂 This child will be a blessing in ways you never dreamed. We loved our first batch so much but having this one as we are navigating drivers licenses and college has been such a gift. You are trying to help your teenagers wrestle with hard things… and then you have a two year old who just wants to cuddle and be read to.. She been such a gift and I know your baby will be too!! Thank you for sharing🙂
That is beautiful! Thank you for sharing!
Well congratulations on the new baby. We are expecting our 7th grand-baby in February. We have a 14 year old grandson, twin 13 year old grand daughters, a 9 year old grandson (all are siblings), a 2 year old grand daughter, a 1 year old grand daughter and the new one is the 2 year olds sister. I’m very happy for you.
Thank you so much!
Wow amazing. Such a blessing. Congratulations Am amazing story. What makes u not able to have kids if u don’t mind me asking.
According to the drs, it was a big combination of things for both of us that made us infertile and pregnancy entirely impossible, even via IVF. But God had other plans!
I am happy for you and your family. God still work Miracles. The Podcast is excellent each week. Keep up the great work.
Thank you so much!
Congratulations!
I’ll be adding you and baby (and your whole family) to our prayers. SO excited for you all!
Lea
THANK YOU!
Congratulations and prayers! God is good. So happy you have been blessed and praying for those who are struggling.
Thank you!
I’ve followed your writings for 13 years now and I know how much you’ve wanted another child……..so this was some pretty awesome news!!!! Excited for you and praying for you to have strength to get through the difficulties and have a healthy baby! What a wonderful blessing for your kids. I don’t know how you will deal with foster kids on top of pregnancy sickness and lack of sleep with a newborn though. Praise the Lord for this little miracle!
Thank you so much!
Congrats! We also have a miracle 10 year caboose. He is the most wonder thing I never knew I needed. God is great!
I will say parenting littles in your 40s is nothing like parenting in your 20s or 30s.
Congratulations again. Looking forward to listening to your podcast!
That is beautiful! Thanks for sharing!
Congratulations!! That is SO exciting! Prayering for a great pregnancy.
Thank you!
Wow!! I am so happy for you!! I am crying tears of joy for you and your family!! What an amazing God we have!!!! Congratulations!
Thank you so much!
OH MY GOODNESS! SO EXCITING!! VERY VERY HAPPY FOR YOU ALL!!
Thank you!
Congratulations and Praise Our Awesome God!
Thank you!
Congratulations! Praying for a safe and healthy pregnancy and baby!
Thank you so much!
I absolutely LOVE this!!! Congrats! You’re family is so beautiful and blessed!! Praying you enjoy every moment!
Thank you!
Aw, congrats Crystal! It honestly seems like just yesterday that you were blogging an announcement of your pregnancy with Silas, I cannot even believe that was 10 years ago! Your kids all look so grown up in that photo! I know you’ve spoken about your fertility struggles in the past, so I’m very happy for you. Big congratulations on both the pregnancy and start of foster care! 🙂
Thank you so much!
Congratulations!! I’ve followed you for years and as someone with a history of infertility who now has 3 kids, I am rejoicing with your over your miracle! 🙂
Congratulations! I also just learned that I am pregnant again after 2 miscarriages & am due in May. We have 3 children & I feel that God has given me a sign we will be blessed with a fourth. After 2 losses, I’m trying to focus on his goodness & grace. Praying your pregnancy goes well & you are blessed with a healthy baby in April!
Thank you!
Congratulations! I remember your struggles with PPD, for me it’s gotten worse with each birth. I have found progesterone shots post partum help immensely. I will be praying for you! I’m due with #5 in February, and I’ll be almost 44. I had years of primary *and* secondary infertility, and then I’ve had four babies each two years apart. I have a loooot of questions for God!!! I appreciate the reminder of being grateful, even in less than ideal circumstances. Praying many blessings your way!
Thank you so much!
Wonderful news for a wonderful family! SO happy for you! Wishing you lots of God’s blessings through this new life and journey!!!!
Thank you!
Congratulations! Your story is very touching and I am glad you shared it. Best of luck on your pregnancy.
Thank you!
Mazel Tov! That is such exciting news! I had chills down my spine listening to it! I have been following you since before Silas was born, and I know how much you’ve wanted to expand your family.
I had a similar experience in that after my first child was born, I had 3 miscarriages (using medication to help me get pregnant). We decided to pursue adoption rather than go through IUI or IVF. Nine months after we brought our baby home from China, we found out we were expecting! Like you, I didn’t believe the pregnancy test (which came from the $1 store), but it was accurate!
Rejoicing with you! Wishing you a healthy and easy pregnancy. Enjoy every minute of it!
My second daughter was due April 30th too! Though she was two weeks early lol. She was a special baby after we miscarried with our middle baby. Each child is so precious! Congratulations!
That is beautiful! Thank you for sharing!
Congratulations! I was just thinking about your struggles with infertility today. What an incredible blessing. (I’m almost twenty weeks with baby #3 due 2/5/20 and still SICK. I’m 39 and this will be our last but I haven’t had a great attitude about it).
It is hard to be sick for so long. I’m so sorry! I just stopped and prayed for you!
I’m rejoicing with you all. I’ve been through many miscarriages and also infertility, but God blessed us with two daughters eight years apart. I know the grief and pain.
Praying you will get some relief from the sickness. My favorites for upset stomach are ginger capsules and chews, and peppermints or mint tea. I also used an anti- nausea wrist band for a while.
God bless you and your family.
We have experienced extraordinary heartache. When we found out we were expecting, and went to the ultrasound, we saw two little babies.
God gave me this verse right there:
Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.
James 1:17
They are a gift, along with every baby that God has given life to.
Praise the Lord for y’all! I am so thankful for your special gift 💜💙💚
Congratulations to you and your whole family! That is exciting!
Thank you so much!
Nevermind, I finally see it. It wasn’t there for awhile, not sure why.
Yay! So happy for you guys.
I wanted to listen to the podcast, but I don’t see the player linked in the post like the bottom paragraph states. Am I just missing it?
Nevermind, I see it has popped up now. TY.
Congratulations! Thirty one years ago I got pregnant with a third child after my husband had a vasectomy reversal. We actually had three more children. We know many who had the same surgery but we were the only ones to have success. I walked the road of infertility with my sister and know it’s heartbreak very well. My heart goes out to all of you who are going through that right now .
Congratulations!!! I check your website daily (probably for the past 8-10 years) but I don’t think I’ve ever posted. I know this has been a hope and dream for you for so long. So happy for you!!!!
Thank you so much!
Try refreshing your page. It should be there.
Such wonderful news! God is so good! I’ve been following your blog since Silas was born and I’m so happy for you! Congratulations and I’ll be praying for you. 😊
Congrats! So happy for you!!
Congratulations Paine family! So happy for you! Thank you also for using your story to point to God’s goodness.
Congrats!!! I’m so happy for your family! ❤
I have happy tears for you! So, so thankful. You prayed for my family and shared in our joy when we had live babies and I’m so genuinely happy for you. Blessings on your family and sweet little one.
Thank you so much!
Congratulations! We pray for a healthy, blessed pregnancy!💜
Congratulations! I truly appreciate your comments to the women who are having infertility struggles. 18 years ago I was one of those women. I think it was very kind and thoughtful of you to acknowledge those women. My husband and I have since going on to adopt two daughters from China and they are better than any kids we could’ve ever made ourselves! I pray that everyone who wants a child will find a way!
That is so beautiful! Thank you for sharing!
Congratulations to you and your family!❤ you are such an inspiration!