Finding Out We’re Expecting Baby #2

Finding out we were pregnant with baby #2 was truly one of life’s sweetest surprises.

It happened on an ordinary afternoon that quickly became anything but. Jake and I were on a casual lunch date in downtown Athens, revisiting one of our favorite college spots. I ordered shrimp and grits—one of my go-to comfort meals—but when the plate arrived, I suddenly couldn’t stomach it. At the time, I had no clue, but I was already nearly six weeks pregnant.

Later that day, once we were back home, I decided to take a test. I hadn’t been feeling quite like myself for a week or two, and even though my cycle was still irregular from postpartum, something just told me to check—if only to rule it out. I really didn’t think it would be positive. But… one test turned into two, then three, then five—and sure enough, baby #2 was on the way.

With Luke, I found out on my own and surprised Jake later with a positive test hidden in a birthday gift bag. This time around, I was so shocked I called him straight into the bathroom to see those two little lines for himself. It was raw, real, and honestly so special to find out together.

At the time, I was 10 months postpartum and still nursing our first baby full-time. We definitely weren’t “trying” yet, but the Lord’s timing is always better than ours. Jake and I have always dreamed of a big, joyful family, and while this wasn’t part of our plan, it was clearly part of His.

We’re overjoyed, humbled, and incredibly grateful that the Lord has entrusted us with another little life. Children are such beautiful gifts, and our hearts are already so full thinking of this next sweet baby joining our family.