12 Weeks

Well, I had another check-up today that went really well! God is so good! Payton went with me to my appt and we got in just as soon as I got there...that NEVER happens! The dr met me in the hall as I walked in and pretty much stayed with me through the entire check-up. The baby delivering business must have been really slow today :) Anyway, two nurses and the dr tried to get the baby's heartbeat using the doppler, but none had any success. Yay for me though, I got to get another ultrasound! The baby had a great, strong heartrate, and measured right where he should. At one point, the baby startled my dr with his amazing acrobatics! It was super cute to see. I asked how my hemorrhage was looking, but the dr could not find it! Praise God! He said that he saw no evidence that it is still there, but that I have to remain on "rest" for four more weeks until he can confirm with a big ultrasound that it is in fact gone. However, he did order my "big" ultrasound for the week of Thanksgiving. That means that we will probably also find out whether this third miracle is a baby boy or a baby girl. That is so much better than having to wait till Christmas, which is when I thought I would find out. Yay! I feel very relieved and excited about the news we got today! My ticking time bomb inside may be completely gone. You wouldn't believe what a load that takes off a mommy's shoulders. I feel like I can breath again! The Lord has been so good and so faithful to my precious family. I am praying for a very blessed and calm 2nd and 3rd trimester. Thank you so much to any of you who have sent up prayers on our behalf. We are certainly blessed by all of our dear friends and family! I suppose the next baby update will be in four weeks, so stay tuned! :)