A Rainbow

 What is a rainbow baby?

A rainbow baby is the term used to describe a child conceived after the loss of another. 

Levi Matthew, our 1st rainbow baby, conceived after the death of Rowan (08-17-2009), lived in our love for 1hr and 19 min on June 28, 2010 and passed into Jesus' care on June 29, 2010.  Now, as we cautiously await the arrival of our 2nd rainbow, Noah Reagan, we are overcome with a sense that we are most blessed among parents.  Not many know of the true depth of the love of Christ, but we have held it in our hands and will forever hold it in our hearts.  Yes, He has shown much favor to us.

"Rainbow Babies" is the understanding that the beauty of a rainbow does not negate the ravages of the storm. When a rainbow appears, it doesn't mean the storm never happened or that the family is not still dealing with its aftermath. What it means is that something beautiful and full of light has appeared in the midst of the darkness and clouds. Storm clouds may still hover but the rainbow provides a counterbalance of color, energy and hope."

Week 10

So we have been keeping track of how big the peanut is getting on the bump. And, this week peanut is as big as a prune! Yuck!!


Interesting tidbit: "With bones and cartilage starting to form and vital organs beginning to function, baby is making major progress. Body length will almost double in the next three weeks, and arm joints are now working. (Soon, legs will too.)" We are really excited about what the baby will look like on the 20th. The books say we should see a real baby-looking baby this time!


Sidebar, thanks to everyone for your continued prayers. We are so appreciative. God is truly working a miracle in me..and the thought of that constantly overwhelms me!


I haven't been feeling ill, however, in the last 2 days I've been super-nauseous. It's totally worth it though... Every upset tummy, all the gas, the headaches, the sleepies, etc.... To have this little one....it is worth it. You are only pregnant with your first baby one time...and I plan to soak up and enjoy it all!! I am so in love with this wee one!


Anyhow, stay tuned for pics sometime around the 20th!!

pure. sweet. love.

We saw our peanut today. What a big baby we have!! Already one inch in length!! We go for another appointment on August 20th and by then I'll be 13 weeks. Then, the appointment after that we should be able to find out the sex! Woohoo!!! We are so blessed, and so super-excited!!

Your love is surprising I can feel it rising...All the joy that’s growing Deep inside of me....

Hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah
Your love makes me sing
Hallelujah, hallelujah
hallelujah, Your love makes me sing

Last wednesday I took a pregnancy test and 
this was my result!!!!!!!!

So I took another one on Thursday morning..


I had an appointment with my doctor
today to confirm it all.  I am about 5 weeks pregnant
and the baby will be here sometime in February.
Matt and I are beyond excited! 
We are in complete awe of our God!!
Please keep us covered in prayer as
we await our next appointment
(we may actually get to see the baby)!!!

Praise  God...no matter what....