An Almost Surprise!

I almost had the opportunity to post in a few weeks with the surprise of baby Bumgarner #2; however, on Thursday, this opportunity slipped away...let me explain....Two weeks ago, Landis and I were surprised with a positive pregnancy test. At first, we were shocked...we had planned on waiting until this summer to try for another baby. After working through the shock, we, naturally, became very excited! We decided to tell a few close family and friends but keep it fairly quiet until after my first doctor's appointment, which would have been next week.

Unfortunately, Thursday morning I began showing symptoms of a miscarriage so I went to the doctor Thursday afternoon only to hear a confirmation that yes, I, indeed, had miscarried the baby at the 6 1/2 week point. The doctor told me that the egg never implanted properly. The doctor shared the good news with me that there was no permanent damage to my body and that I should have no problems having another baby. He also reminded me to focus on my beautiful baby boy that I had at home. :) I was emotional on Thursday but after getting home to Luke and spending some extra time snuggling with him, I felt much better by Friday. Physically, I'm still going through some unpleasant "girly" things and I have to return to the doctor on Monday for more bloodwork to make sure my body has completed the miscarriage process on its own. But, after that, I should be on my way to a full recovery emotionally and physically.

Even though Landis and I were excited about the new baby, we are thankful that this happened early in the pregnancy and that there is still hope for Luke to have a baby brother or sister. To those of you who knew what I was going through - thank you for your kind thoughts, cards, texts, and phone calls. I am blessed, very blessed! :) God's timing is perfect and that's all I need to focus on.

Here is this week's pictures of sweet Luke....

This is Luke giving himself a kiss when looking through the picture album...

Loving books, as usual...

The dude LOVES goldfish....:)

This was taken after Luke helped me run some errands...sleepy man!!!

I LOVE these bath pictures!! Luke LOVES bath time!

He put the rag on his own head....:)

And the letters, see?

He is showing me his ear...

And then his belly....

And, his hand....isn't he smart? :) Check out that pot belly!!!