The Results are IN

I cannot possibly describe to you the JOY and THANKFULNESS we are feeling right now! Just a few days ago we found out the amazing news that the IUI worked and I am pregnant!!! It feels so surreal to even type this, and it took a few days for it to sink in. Even now I think to myself, is this really true or am I going to wake up soon? I can't thank you all enough for all the prayers and support we received!

The morning I took the at-home test, I was at first stunned to see the digital screen say "Pregnant." As I was waiting for the results, I was telling myself to be okay with a negative test. After all, that's all I've known for 2 and a half years. So you can only imagine my shock, as I crawled back into bed with Matt and started crying with joy. We waited until the blood results came back to confirm my test. So now we will relish every moment of this gift leading to parenthood. :)

Please continue to pray for a healthy pregnancy and child. Our predicted due date is January 25th. So now this blog name needs to change... from vasquezadoption to vasquezjourney.blogspot.com.

Thanks for sharing in this joy with us!

Matt & Jess

Just a little longer

Our time in Cabo was amazing! It was a great time of relaxation and fun. We spent many days by the pool and on the beach reading and went snorkeling and on a fajita sunset cruise. It was a great way to pass the time!

For those of you who are reading this to find out if the IUI worked or not, you'll have to wait a little longer with me. My calculations were off but I hope to know this weekend. So stay tuned!

It's Done!

It's interesting when I think about the whole process of what we're doing. First, I never thought I'd be in this position (a.k.a. we never think it will happen to us!). Second. I have been amazed and overwhelmed by all the love and support we've received from so many. My brothers and sisters in Christ have been there with us each step of the way. Third, when researching what an IUI is, we were completely amazed at the human body and all that has to go right in order for life to be created! WOW! It is truly incredible! And last but not least, we have had to learn what it means to trust in God for His plan. Because trust me, I would never choose this for myself or for anyone else for that matter. Having said that, I have learned so much about myself, about God, and about my wonderful husband. I couldn't ask for a more supportive and loving husband to walk through this with!

So now that the IUI is done, we wait... something I'm all too familiar with! I am so grateful for the timing though. We leave on Saturday to celebrate our 5 year anniversary in Cabo San Lucas. :D It will be so nice to get away and relax while waiting!