Excellence In Christ
• Aug. 1, 2008 - Pregnancy Photo and Update
Here I am at 22 weeks, taken just this past Monday (with Rachel looking on; Arielle took the picture! ). I feel like my tummy is running a bit larger at this stage than in other pregnancies. I can't imagine doubling in size by the end of all this unless I was having twins -- which we are certain we are not. By my 20 week appt, I had gained a total of 16 pounds, but 8 of that had been in the 4 weeks prior! I'm SUPPOSED to gain only a pound a week for a total of 25-35 lbs by delivery. Well, I've cut back on stuffing myself, so I should do better at my next appt on 12 Aug.
We've been buying many of our main nursery items: crib, infant car seat, Pack 'N Play, etc. There are restrictions to the size and weight of things shipped to our APO address, so we are definitely a captive audience to what the PX has in stock when it comes to larger unshippable items. Sean and the girls have been having a ball putting things together. Normally, it's my job, but I have enjoyed just supervising this go around!
We've even got our cloth diapers! Yes, I'm taking the plunge and using cloth diapers on this baby. It seems that cloth diapers have made a resurgence of sorts and are more sophisticated and convenient to use than the cloth diapers of my infancy... oh, so long ago! They are also incredibly less expensive than disposables and, of course, more environmentally friendly. I'm excited about using them... obviously, it doesn't take much to amuse me these days!
I continue to have more energy these days as long as I get one little midday nap in! I still have the bothersome cramping when I sit too long or walk too long, but baby boy seems to be oblivious. He is very active especially in the evenings.
I found a message board for women with SCH (subchorionic hematoma/hemmorhage) pregnancies which has been so encouraging. The women are very knowledgable about the condition and willing to share their own experiences as we travel this road together. Most pregnancy outcomes have been positive despite early deliveries for some. I will update again after my 12 Aug appt. I will be 24 weeks by then which means the baby will be considered viable -- he will have over a 50% chance of living outside my womb!
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• Jul. 17, 2008 - It's a ...
... BABY.... Here's a sideways view of the face. Moving left to right, baby's brain, eyes, nose, and chin.
...BOY... Can't you tell?!!! 
According to the tech, all looked well and the measurements were on track -- God is good!!!
In Christ, Talya |
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• Jul. 13, 2008 - We're Halfway There!!!!
Today marks 20 weeks down, with 20 weeks to go until our 30 November due date!!! I praise the Lord for each day that the baby is well and for each day we get closer to seeing his or her little face, Lord willing.
I remember my days in the hospital during the ninth week of pregnancy when things looked grim, thinking that I could not imagine making it this far. Physically I felt bad and emotionally I was exhausted. Only the Lord got me through those early days when I honestly felt I did not want this to go on any longer. He knows best and I keep reminding myself to rejoice in Him no matter how grim the circumstance or how uncertain the future may seem. One thing I know is that the future is NOT uncertain to the Lord.
In Christ, Talya |
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• Jun. 18, 2008 - Appointment @ 16 weeks
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Today I had a routine OB appointment. I give God all the praise for a good report!
First, my blood pressure, which is often elevated -- white coat syndrome? -- was the best it’s been in years at 127/67. For some reason my blood pressure readings have been lower since I’ve been pregnant. I won’t complain.
Second, but most importantly, the baby’s heartbeat was easily found beating at a happy 160 bpm. Also, the sound on the Doppler indicated that he/she was moving around.
Third, my triple screen blood work came back completely normal -- this is the first time I’ve ever had normal readings the first time around in a pregnancy. The triple screen tests for an increased statistical risk of Down Syndrome, Trisomy-18, and Spina Bifida.
I continue to feel very tired and I cramp most of the time, especially upon even minimal exertion. I am at a greater risk for pre-term labor as the pregnancy progresses and I pray that that does not happen. I try to lay down as much as I can with very active 7 & 4-year-olds.;-) Feeling the baby’s soft kicks every now-and-then is reassuring.
My fetal survey ultrasound is scheduled for 17 July. If the Lord wills and the baby cooperates, we will learn the sex. We’ll be 20 1/2 weeks along by then. Thank you for your continued prayers. In Christ, Talya
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• Jun. 8, 2008 - 15 Weeks and counting...
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The situation that had me worried in my last entry (4 April, What, Me Worry?) was the discovery that I am pregnant. Sean and I welcome any new additions to our quiver and we believe we are to allow the Lord to plan our family -- read: no contraception or intentional human intervention aside from the obvious ;-). However, having had 4 miscarriages in the past always makes the discovery of a new pregnancy bittersweet for me. The hope for the new life that has begun to grow is tempered with the very real possibility we may lose the baby.
So far, I have had some potentially serious complications. In April, I was hospitalized due to a partial placental abruption (part of the placenta is detached causing severe bleeding). Then, a week later, I had to go to the ER again and was diagnosed with a subchorionic hematoma/hemmorhage.
None of this bodes well for the outcome of the pregnancy, but the baby and I continue to plug along. Surprisingly, the doctors seem to be a little nonchalant about this condition, but I guess it may be because they can’t really do anything about it at this point. My only treatment is to “take it easy” and get ample rest. My pregnancies with my daughters were trouble-free, so all this is new to me.
A praise is that I was able to hear the heartbeat at my 12 week appt! My next appt is 18 Jun and I again hope to hear the heartbeat. The baby’s due date is 30 November. Lord willing, he/she will be delivered by c-section. Thank you all for your prayers. I hope to do a better job of keeping you posted.:-) In Christ, Talya
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