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Published: Sept. 17, 2019, 7 a.m.

The biggest surprise of our lives: I\u2019M PREGNANT!!!!!!

The fertility specialist said we weren\u2019t even a candidate for IVF, but y\u2019all, our God is bigger than a specialist\u2019s 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 \u2014 even with a lot of fertility help \u2014 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\u2019d 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\u2019m 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\u2019s episode of The Crystal Paine Show.

Oh and yes, we\u2019re still moving forward with foster care (we found out two days after our home study was finished!) and I\u2019m due April 30th \u2014 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\u2019s 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 \u2014 just send me a message and I\u2019ll pray for you by name

In This Episode:\xa0

[00:25] We have some HUGE news for you!\xa0I\u2019m PREGNANT and it\u2019s complete and unexpected miracle!

[02:53] 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?\xa0

Links and Resources:

Crystal Paine on Instagram

crystal@moneysavingmom.com

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