Doctor time again! I have to admit, now that we have moved out of the dreaded 7th week, I look forward to each ultrasound. This baby has had A LOT of photo shoots in its short life! This week I measured 9 weeks, we got to see our baby moving, and the heartbeat was a strong 174 bpm. I could get all corny and say that I have never heard anything more beautiful in my life...and I just did. Now that the fear is subsiding and the excitement is building, I am finally starting to let myself plan a little!
The doctor said today that if you don't have a history of losing a baby after 9 weeks, the chances of it happening now are very low. Dr. IC even decided that I can be released to a regular OBG! I have to admit that I'm a little bummed about losing my weekly baby sightings, but it's unrealistic to think I should have one every 7 days for the next 7 months or so (even if it does help me feel better). With all of the changes going on, I decided that I am leaving the care of Dr. Never Again and all of the bad memories behind. I'm going to use a colleague of Dr. IC's; I can't wait to meet him in person so I can name him. Seriously though, with all of this great news, how can a girl not get a little ahead of herself?!
In my head the nursery is finished: a shabby chic room with antique books and a pretty chandelier for a girl, a room full of police cars and fire trucks for a boy. My extremely talented father has made such amazing things for the other grandkids; I can't wait to add a carousel rocking horse or motorcyle rocker from Poppy to said rooms. I will keep my names a secret for now, mostly because we don't have a clue what it will be if it's a boy. I can't wait to buy yet another pregnancy journal, this time with the confidence that I get to keep it! I can't wait to find out the gender of our baby and am already planning a little reveal party for family and friends. I can't wait to hold this baby in my arms and see with my own eyes a miracle from God. And most of all, I can't wait to just be a mom: the hugs, the kisses, the snuggles, the crying, the screaming, all of it. I'll be ready. You can plan on it.
Yeah!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI wish I had a video of Tori tonight praying for the baby. Before the prayer she ask who Amber was...so I reminded her that you guys have the big dog, Koda that she like so much. She instantly ask to come play with Koda. I redirected her to pray that God would watch over and protect the baby.
Her prayer " Dear God, Please protect Amber's baby so the dog won't eat it!!!"
You've got to love 4 year old's!!
Amber, we cautiously rejoice with you. It's impossible not to catch a little of your exuberance! We will continue praying with and for you, for Erik and for "baby". Abba, take care of these, Your children, as only You can! Love, David & Tiffany
ReplyDeleteSo excited for you! We have been praying the Lord would give you a precious baby to love! How sweet it is to see God answer the prayers of the one who trusts in Him! You are a model of faith Amber! Love Amanda and Dan
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