A whole lot of miracle going on here...

It has been exactly five months since I last blogged. Okay, I HATE the word "blog"...even typing it annoys me. Yet, this "blog" (ewwww) has truly allowed me to help others going through the same infertility issues I went through.

It has been pretty amazing to see how God has made a situation I thought was cruel and unfair...into something miraculous and wonderful.

I have stood by the verse: "For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." - Jeremiah 29:11
Part of me feared this verse, praying it wouldn't let me down, yet the other side of me (the faithful side) knew God had a specific plan for my life...for Jim and I.

The last four months have been wonderful, stressful, sleepless, fantastic, challenging, freeing, strapping, blissful and miraculous in every way! I never knew it would be like "this'...I never knew what it would be.

20 Things I've Learned So Far:

1. Childbirth (with epidural) is not that hard.
2. Childbirth (with epidural) afterwards...is damaging to one's lady parts...seriously!
3. I never knew about ice pads that you snap like glow sticks...awesome in every way!
4. With my next delivery, my hair will be done, I will be wearing some makeup and I will NOT be in a very large white robe that makes me look like I ate my baby after delivery. Pictures say it all.
5. Breastfeeding is hard.
6. Stopping breastfeeding is hard - yet the best thing for us.
7. You can never have too many zip-up sleepers and burp cloths.
8. Bring a new mom with you to register, most of the items you “think” you need, you DON’T.
9. When you don’t get enough sleep, nothing is right in the world.


10. Accept help during weeks 2-4
11. Research formulas – they are NOT all the same.
12. Always have extra wipes and outfits.
13. You really can’t put a baby on a schedule/routine until after 4 months.
14. Babies cry.
15. Make sure you take at least one day for yourself (a 3-4 hour span).

16. 3 months makes a huge difference in a baby’s life…they get easier.
17. Once it get’s easier…there is something around the corner.
18. Baby Swings are the BEST!
19. It’s not that you can’t take a shower…you just don’t want to, it’s exhausting to get ready sometimes.
20. It’s hard being a new parent, but not that hard…just different. I love it!

So, there are so many other things I’ve learned, but it would take me forever to list them all.

It has been such a crazy journey to get to this point. I’m thankful…blessed…and completely enamored by what a gift God has given to us. My Mom told me that when Jim and I finally had our own “miracle” baby, it would be better than I ever expected…dreamed of…prayed for. It is…in EVERY way!

Vincent Michel Caramazza…You ARE the Coolest!!!!!!