Tuesday, October 18, 2016
Friday, October 14, 2016
Hi-Ho, Hi-Ho, It's Off to High-Risk We Go
From the get-go, this pregnancy has been deemed "high-risk," due to our history. We've had faith though, that this pregnancy is such a miracle to begin with, that all would progress normally. Today, we made our way back to the much too familiar second floor to visit with the high risk doctor, just to get a second opinion. There are some options this time around that weren't options last time due to it being a multiples pregnancy. So, my regular doctor wanted to the thoughts of the high risk doctor as to whether we should proceed with these options. While down there, the high risk doctor would also do the 20-week anatomy ultrasound and typical cervical length measurement.
The appointment began with the anatomy ultrasound. This is always so nerve-racking, so we were prayerful and hopeful that it would confirm all was healthy with you, Baby Peanut. During this ultrasound, the doctor came in to discuss my history and immediately confirmed we needed to begin the progesterone treatments as soon as possible. For now, this will just be a pill, but after meeting with my own doctor on Tuesday, we may switch to weekly shots of progesterone. He prescribed the pill for now, since it takes awhile to get the shots ordered and approved, and so that I could begin tonight.
Then it was on to the cervical length -- we were praying for that magic number of 3 cm. As she began measuring, my heart dropped as I saw 2.8s and 2.9s on the screen. It just feels too early for this horrible dejavu. And while it's not horrible news right now, it does have me apprehensive for the future.
So, our high-risk pregnancy truly is high-risk again. Now that I'm under 3 cm, I have been upped to weekly ultrasounds in the high risk doctor's office, instead of one every two-weeks with my regular doctor, for the next four weeks.
And while this is causing some extra stress and concern, we will continue praying and believing that this miracle pregnancy will continue developing as such. It wasn't even possible to have you, Baby Peanut, without medical intervention...and yet we are pregnant. So, we just know there are more miracles ahead! I am confident that we have a strong plan in action. I am confident that God will watch over this pregnancy, especially in the next four weeks, allowing you to keep growing. And while we have that faith and confidence, we are going to be bold with our prayers. We are praying for no bedrest with this pregnancy. We are praying that I am allowed to continue working until we deliver. We are praying for a full-term baby. And we trust all these things will be answered for us! This is just another chapter in your story, Baby Peanut, that will prove how much God already loves you, how He kept you safe until you were ready to be born, and the miracles He worked in your life before you were even born.
The appointment began with the anatomy ultrasound. This is always so nerve-racking, so we were prayerful and hopeful that it would confirm all was healthy with you, Baby Peanut. During this ultrasound, the doctor came in to discuss my history and immediately confirmed we needed to begin the progesterone treatments as soon as possible. For now, this will just be a pill, but after meeting with my own doctor on Tuesday, we may switch to weekly shots of progesterone. He prescribed the pill for now, since it takes awhile to get the shots ordered and approved, and so that I could begin tonight.
Then it was on to the cervical length -- we were praying for that magic number of 3 cm. As she began measuring, my heart dropped as I saw 2.8s and 2.9s on the screen. It just feels too early for this horrible dejavu. And while it's not horrible news right now, it does have me apprehensive for the future.
So, our high-risk pregnancy truly is high-risk again. Now that I'm under 3 cm, I have been upped to weekly ultrasounds in the high risk doctor's office, instead of one every two-weeks with my regular doctor, for the next four weeks.
And while this is causing some extra stress and concern, we will continue praying and believing that this miracle pregnancy will continue developing as such. It wasn't even possible to have you, Baby Peanut, without medical intervention...and yet we are pregnant. So, we just know there are more miracles ahead! I am confident that we have a strong plan in action. I am confident that God will watch over this pregnancy, especially in the next four weeks, allowing you to keep growing. And while we have that faith and confidence, we are going to be bold with our prayers. We are praying for no bedrest with this pregnancy. We are praying that I am allowed to continue working until we deliver. We are praying for a full-term baby. And we trust all these things will be answered for us! This is just another chapter in your story, Baby Peanut, that will prove how much God already loves you, how He kept you safe until you were ready to be born, and the miracles He worked in your life before you were even born.
Tuesday, October 11, 2016
Sunday, October 9, 2016
Fall Fun Festivities
It's here!! My favorite three months of the entire year...fall festivities, football, Halloween, birthdays, Thanksgiving, and Christmas!! It's just a magical, happy three months for me and I'm so excited to start celebrating.
Being that we're in the middle of moving houses, we haven't been able to decorate for fall, which is making it feel less like fall...not to mention the 85* weather we've been having too! Yuck!!
We decided, despite the chaos that is our life and house right now, we were going to spend this weekend celebrating fall!
Thursday night, it was off to Boo at the Zoo. Last year we went on a Sunday evening. And despite the crowds and lines, we had such a great time. This year, with our weekends pretty packed, we decided to go on a Thursday evening. Wow! Amazing difference. We practically had the place to ourselves. No waiting in lines for candy, and had you had the courage, you could've taken your picture with any and all characters without waiting in line. It was a fun kickoff to our fall and Halloween season.
Friday, after nap, the fall fun continued by painting pumpkins - another one of my favorite fall traditions we've started with you guys. (And actually, we were thankful for the warm temps today...no other way to paint pumpkins than in undies - easy clean up and no ruined clothes!)
Saturday morning, it was off to the pumpkin patch. We still love our tucked away, Mulberry Orchard. We've taken you every year now and it's still our top pick. No crowds. Smaller orchard just perfect for little ones with a playground, couple corn mazes, and plenty of pumpkins to pick from. And just in time, there was a small shift in the weather...it actually felt like fall Saturday morning! We headed out early and only had to share our hayride with two other families. Perfection!
Saturday evening, we took a break from the fall festivities to continue packing. Thanks to Nenny, you boys got to go hang out with her, Papa Donnie, Boo, Aunt Callie, Uncle Matt, and all of your cousins for a fun Saturday night: the park and pizza! It was an awesome evening for you boys and a very productive one for us.
Our weekend wrapped up casually with a relaxing afternoon at home, topped off with a bonfire and s'mores. All in all, it was a great kickoff to the fall season. But now, it's time to sleep! Whew - we are exhausted from a fun, jam-packed weekend!!
Being that we're in the middle of moving houses, we haven't been able to decorate for fall, which is making it feel less like fall...not to mention the 85* weather we've been having too! Yuck!!
Thursday night, it was off to Boo at the Zoo. Last year we went on a Sunday evening. And despite the crowds and lines, we had such a great time. This year, with our weekends pretty packed, we decided to go on a Thursday evening. Wow! Amazing difference. We practically had the place to ourselves. No waiting in lines for candy, and had you had the courage, you could've taken your picture with any and all characters without waiting in line. It was a fun kickoff to our fall and Halloween season.
Friday, after nap, the fall fun continued by painting pumpkins - another one of my favorite fall traditions we've started with you guys. (And actually, we were thankful for the warm temps today...no other way to paint pumpkins than in undies - easy clean up and no ruined clothes!)
Saturday morning, it was off to the pumpkin patch. We still love our tucked away, Mulberry Orchard. We've taken you every year now and it's still our top pick. No crowds. Smaller orchard just perfect for little ones with a playground, couple corn mazes, and plenty of pumpkins to pick from. And just in time, there was a small shift in the weather...it actually felt like fall Saturday morning! We headed out early and only had to share our hayride with two other families. Perfection!
Our weekend wrapped up casually with a relaxing afternoon at home, topped off with a bonfire and s'mores. All in all, it was a great kickoff to the fall season. But now, it's time to sleep! Whew - we are exhausted from a fun, jam-packed weekend!!
Tuesday, October 4, 2016
Saturday, October 1, 2016
Scavenger Hunt
We seem to find ourselves in the middle of another nap strike (why?!) which makes for extra long afternoons. While on the way outside, Thursday afternoon, I decided to try and throw together a quick scavenger hunt. Thanks to Pinterest, it was just a minute delay, and we were back out the door.
I was doubtful that you'd understand the concept, but anything was worth it to throw something new into our day! Sure enough you both got it completely. You were searching so hard for the objects and would get so excited to check items off. We will definitely be filing this under successful activities to do when the afternoon just seems to be dragging!
I was doubtful that you'd understand the concept, but anything was worth it to throw something new into our day! Sure enough you both got it completely. You were searching so hard for the objects and would get so excited to check items off. We will definitely be filing this under successful activities to do when the afternoon just seems to be dragging!
Tuesday, September 27, 2016
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