Liam would like to share his Halloween card with everyone...
That's right! We're having a baby!!!!! (Lord willing). We're 6 weeks along (as of tomorrow) and sharing our news after promising results on my blood work (last pregnancy, my blood work was through the roof, thus explaining why I was so ill and indicated a non-viable pregnancy, which the ultrasound also proved). This time around, my blood work went from 1279 (5 weeks, 1 day) to 1918 (5 weeks, 3 days) in a 46 hour period. The doctor said that indicates that as of now, everything is "firing as normal".
After my blood work, the doctor said he would request another sample in a couple weeks and possibly an early ultrasound, but later decided since the blood work looked good and considering I don't have a history of miscarriage (since I had to have a D&C) that it would not be necessary.
I had a little "chat" with my friend Kristin, who knows me well (we're a lot alike, I think). She reminded me that my blog is a great therapy for me and this news is meant for sharing! So, the cat is out of the bag!
We found out on Friday, October 7th with a very faint positive pregnancy test (Kevin thought I was "imagining something I really wanted!). Late Friday night/early Saturday morning, another faint positive. I retested Saturday morning, the line was a bit darker and by Sunday night, there was no mistaking it! Definitely pregnant!
We're due June 20th (exactly one week after Liam's 2nd Birthday). Anyone who has been close to the situation, knows that I've said for months now that our next baby would be due in June (which is one of the many reasons why the pregnancy a few months ago just felt wrong from the get go). I'm feeling confident this time and NOT SICK! I'm tired, but was tired when I was pregnant with Liam, so that's pretty normal I think!
My appt. is Nov 17th (9 weeks, 1 day). We're praying we find a nice steady heartbeat and see a baby in there. We're hoping you'll join us in prayer (the more, the better!). I'm sure I will be sharing lots of thoughts and feelings over the next few weeks, you guys will be my cheerleaders and support system (hey--you all were so great with our loss--I think this is the appropriate place for me to "vent" or "relate"). Besides, I don't want Baby #3 to miss a thing along the journey of creating him/her (I say boy by the way!) and I NEVER want to forget how I felt during this time (excited, worried, vulnerable). I NEVER want to forget how precious life is.
Baby #3, daddy and I are SO EXCITED (big brother is too, we're sure, it's just he doesn't entirely understand yet!). You've been wished for and you have a lot of people praying for you. Stick lil' bean, stick! We love you so very much! Hope to see you in a few weeks!
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After my blood work, the doctor said he would request another sample in a couple weeks and possibly an early ultrasound, but later decided since the blood work looked good and considering I don't have a history of miscarriage (since I had to have a D&C) that it would not be necessary.
I had a little "chat" with my friend Kristin, who knows me well (we're a lot alike, I think). She reminded me that my blog is a great therapy for me and this news is meant for sharing! So, the cat is out of the bag!
We found out on Friday, October 7th with a very faint positive pregnancy test (Kevin thought I was "imagining something I really wanted!). Late Friday night/early Saturday morning, another faint positive. I retested Saturday morning, the line was a bit darker and by Sunday night, there was no mistaking it! Definitely pregnant!
We're due June 20th (exactly one week after Liam's 2nd Birthday). Anyone who has been close to the situation, knows that I've said for months now that our next baby would be due in June (which is one of the many reasons why the pregnancy a few months ago just felt wrong from the get go). I'm feeling confident this time and NOT SICK! I'm tired, but was tired when I was pregnant with Liam, so that's pretty normal I think!
My appt. is Nov 17th (9 weeks, 1 day). We're praying we find a nice steady heartbeat and see a baby in there. We're hoping you'll join us in prayer (the more, the better!). I'm sure I will be sharing lots of thoughts and feelings over the next few weeks, you guys will be my cheerleaders and support system (hey--you all were so great with our loss--I think this is the appropriate place for me to "vent" or "relate"). Besides, I don't want Baby #3 to miss a thing along the journey of creating him/her (I say boy by the way!) and I NEVER want to forget how I felt during this time (excited, worried, vulnerable). I NEVER want to forget how precious life is.
Baby #3, daddy and I are SO EXCITED (big brother is too, we're sure, it's just he doesn't entirely understand yet!). You've been wished for and you have a lot of people praying for you. Stick lil' bean, stick! We love you so very much! Hope to see you in a few weeks!
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Seriously though, we'll take either a niece or nephew. Can't wait!
Keep us posted.
David, Michelle, Natalie & Rhys
Save the girlie hand me downs for your next one. You have a 50/50 chance!
Thanks, we're super excited too. Cross fingers for a baby with a steady heartbeat on the 17th!