I was very humbled today and God knows I needed it.
I've been so wrapped up in finding the "perfect childcare solution" for my precious little girl. What I need to remember is that I HAVE a little girl to worry about. I will find the right situation and my family will be fine. The true blessing is that I have a family to love.
After trying for a baby for 18 months, loosing 3 along the way, you think I'd have an easier time keeping my priorities in order.
Showing posts with label baby. Show all posts
Showing posts with label baby. Show all posts
Thursday, January 27, 2011
Monday, October 19, 2009
Tiny Dancer!
Baby Girl,
You've been kicking up a storm lately! Some days I can sit and watch my belly move as if it isn't even connected to my body!
Last night, while we were trying to go to sleep, you started kicking like crazy. Daddy put his hand on my tummy and you kicked for so long, he fell asleep! At least 30 minutes later, I fell asleep, but only because you had just started to slow down. Are you trying to force your way out? ;-)
Love you!
You've been kicking up a storm lately! Some days I can sit and watch my belly move as if it isn't even connected to my body!
Last night, while we were trying to go to sleep, you started kicking like crazy. Daddy put his hand on my tummy and you kicked for so long, he fell asleep! At least 30 minutes later, I fell asleep, but only because you had just started to slow down. Are you trying to force your way out? ;-)
Love you!
Monday, October 12, 2009
Baby Updatin'
10/12/09
I haven't updated lately, but we just had our last doctor's appointment on Friday, 10/9/09.
I haven't updated lately, but we just had our last doctor's appointment on Friday, 10/9/09.
We heard the heartbeat once again (around 150) and doc told me everything on my end looks good. Since she was breech, the last time they checked, we'll have another ultrasound around 7.5 - 8 months.
We're considering a 3D ultrasound, but those things are expensive!
I'll post the last 2D ultrasounds if I ever remember....
Oh, and did you notice? The countdown has gotten into the double-digits!
As of 10/10/09 we have 99 days left until the due date! Wowsa!
Thursday, September 10, 2009
UPDATES!
9/8/09 ~ 21w2d ~ ITS A GIRL!!!
The ultrasound was long and intense-in a good way! Her heartbeat was 146 and she weighs just under 1lb. No doubt its a girl! One view looks like she was sitting right on the camera! It was really amazing to see her fully formed hand... and she has Daddy's feet! Her spine ... femur, tibia... so neat!
The doctor said we're on track and everything is normal (yay for me not gaining in a month!) She was on a weird angle (wrapped in a C-shape around my belly button) and breech, so we'll repeat the ultrasound at 7 months to get more views.
We're so excited!
9/4/09 ~ 20w5d ~ Don felt the baby kick for the first time! It was quite a THUD if I say so myself. You should have seen his eyes bug out! The movement has really picked up since week 20 - more and more everyday! :)
The ultrasound was long and intense-in a good way! Her heartbeat was 146 and she weighs just under 1lb. No doubt its a girl! One view looks like she was sitting right on the camera! It was really amazing to see her fully formed hand... and she has Daddy's feet! Her spine ... femur, tibia... so neat!
The doctor said we're on track and everything is normal (yay for me not gaining in a month!) She was on a weird angle (wrapped in a C-shape around my belly button) and breech, so we'll repeat the ultrasound at 7 months to get more views.
We're so excited!
9/4/09 ~ 20w5d ~ Don felt the baby kick for the first time! It was quite a THUD if I say so myself. You should have seen his eyes bug out! The movement has really picked up since week 20 - more and more everyday! :)
Thursday, August 13, 2009
Late Update
August 7th, 2009 Appointment ~ 16w5d
It took a minute to find the heartbeat but it was there and healthy! Hooray!!
The BIG ultrasound is September 8th! (Unless my pregnancy brain is deceiving me...I better double check.)
We are so excited to see what this little one is going to be! Let the shopping begin!
I've been on Team Blue since the beginning, but lately I've had serious doubts. Maybe its because we have a girls name already, but a girl is what I'm starting to expect. Either way, I can't wait! I would love either a girl or boy so it doesn't matter much to me. :)
It took a minute to find the heartbeat but it was there and healthy! Hooray!!
The BIG ultrasound is September 8th! (Unless my pregnancy brain is deceiving me...I better double check.)
We are so excited to see what this little one is going to be! Let the shopping begin!
I've been on Team Blue since the beginning, but lately I've had serious doubts. Maybe its because we have a girls name already, but a girl is what I'm starting to expect. Either way, I can't wait! I would love either a girl or boy so it doesn't matter much to me. :)
Friday, June 5, 2009
1st Ultrasound - The Results
It went wonderfully!
Of course, I was terrified, but it didn't take long before the tech found our healthy baby and let us hear the heartbeat! Baby measured exactly 7w,3d and had a healthy heartbeat of 152!
We were a bit suspicious at the time because she switched to a tummy u/s... as she said, "To be sure." Sure of what, we didn't know.
Later, while I was waiting for the exam, the doctor walked in and said, "Well, you know it was a twin pregnancy, but the other already stopped developing." HUH!!?! He went on to explain that the second sac was empty, like a blighted ovum. It will disappear as baby #1 continues to develop.
In retrospect, we both suspected something might be wrong, but when I heard that beautiful heartbeat it all washed away. At one point during the transvaginal u/s it looked like there may be an empty sac (after my last miscarriage, we're very aware of what that looks like) but I told myself it was probably just a 'bad view' of the same sac, since the baby was less than 1/2" at that point. When she did the tummy u/s, we could see the empty sac much clearer but still, she didn't say anything at the time. Only, "congratulations" for our baby.
Its sad to think we've lost a twin, but I choose to believe our baby has a guardian angel. One day, that is what we'll tell him/her.
Our Angel, Samuel 4/30/08 ~ 7/17/08
Gone too Soon, Our Angel Zipporah 1/2009
Our Baby's Twin Angel, Malachi 4/14/09 - 6/3/2009
Of course, I was terrified, but it didn't take long before the tech found our healthy baby and let us hear the heartbeat! Baby measured exactly 7w,3d and had a healthy heartbeat of 152!
We were a bit suspicious at the time because she switched to a tummy u/s... as she said, "To be sure." Sure of what, we didn't know.
Later, while I was waiting for the exam, the doctor walked in and said, "Well, you know it was a twin pregnancy, but the other already stopped developing." HUH!!?! He went on to explain that the second sac was empty, like a blighted ovum. It will disappear as baby #1 continues to develop.
In retrospect, we both suspected something might be wrong, but when I heard that beautiful heartbeat it all washed away. At one point during the transvaginal u/s it looked like there may be an empty sac (after my last miscarriage, we're very aware of what that looks like) but I told myself it was probably just a 'bad view' of the same sac, since the baby was less than 1/2" at that point. When she did the tummy u/s, we could see the empty sac much clearer but still, she didn't say anything at the time. Only, "congratulations" for our baby.
Its sad to think we've lost a twin, but I choose to believe our baby has a guardian angel. One day, that is what we'll tell him/her.
Our Angel, Samuel 4/30/08 ~ 7/17/08
Gone too Soon, Our Angel Zipporah 1/2009
Our Baby's Twin Angel, Malachi 4/14/09 - 6/3/2009
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
1st U/S
My first ultrasound is today. I am 7w, 3d.
I'm petrified.
Lord,
I thank thee for the blessed babe inside my womb. Let him be growning healthy and strong so that we may hear good news at the doctors today, Lord. Please give me strength to get thru this day no matter what may come.
Amen.
I'm petrified.
Lord,
I thank thee for the blessed babe inside my womb. Let him be growning healthy and strong so that we may hear good news at the doctors today, Lord. Please give me strength to get thru this day no matter what may come.
Amen.
Monday, May 18, 2009
HCG's
I'll try and keep this post updated with baby news!
#1 @ 14 dpo = 322
#2 @ 16 dpo = 492 (only 40.5 hours after #1)
#3 @ 21 dpo = 3488!!!! (The nurse said, "Hey, maybe you have two in there!")
#1 @ 14 dpo = 322
#2 @ 16 dpo = 492 (only 40.5 hours after #1)
#3 @ 21 dpo = 3488!!!! (The nurse said, "Hey, maybe you have two in there!")
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