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Friday, April 27, 2012

Still Good

It's a busy Friday here as we're getting ready to head out of town to celebrate my sister's birthday. I wanted to write a super quick post about the ultrasound yesterday so everything will be up to date.

We're so happy that it was good news again at yesterday's appointment. You know, with this being my eighth pregnancy and even after the last one was a success, I'm still a nervous wreck each and every time. I don't think anything can make a person forget the sad memories of hearing bad news in rooms exactly like that one. My heart is always in my throat as we wait to see that fuzzy image come into focus and especially as we wait to see that little fluttering heart.

Our little bean is growing normally and everything was looking right on track for 8w4d. Heart rate was 179. We were able to take deep breaths and are now focusing on the next appointment in two weeks, on May 10. Having lost a baby before at close to this stage in the game, 9 weeks, I'm very anxious for these next two weeks to pass by without incident and hopefully still see that growing little miracle the next time we go see the doctor.

Today I'm resting in the fact that it's good news! Praise God!

As a side note: We haven't been working very hard to get Lily to realize that there's a new baby coming just yet. During our prayer time every night before we put her to bed, though, we pray that God will protect the baby brother or sister in Mommy's tummy. At 19 months we weren't sure how much she might understand. Today I thought I'd see how much she might remember. I asked her, "Where's Mommy's baby?" To my sweet surprise, she patted my tummy. It brought tears to my eyes and filled my heart with so much joy! My precious girl knows more than I realized.

8 comments:

Hope in Virginia said...

Great news as you head out to celebrate your sister.

beth ewing said...

so happy for the great news! and Keaton was 18 months when Adelaide was born and in those months leading up, I was surprised at how much he understood. But I don't think anything can prepare them for how it will really be.

Becky said...

So happy over this news! Will continue to keep you and baby in prayer.

Jenn said...

Wonderful news; sooo very glad to hear all is well. Still praying and believing that you will have two little ones to chase after for years to come :)

Connie said...

It was a great weekend! Love you guys! XOXO

Ro-bear said...

Like!

twondra said...

Awwww, so sweet!! So glad the ultrasound went well!! Always thinking of you!!

janzi said...

well dear girl, I do hope that all went well with delivery of baby daughter! it is hard getting a routine with 2 babies but I'm sure you will know that!!!I wish you love and hugs! from across the pond!J