This past Saturday marked 11 weeks along - aside from the normal fatigue I'm feeling great and the baby looks great. During the ultrasound at 9 weeks we got to see him (I'm used to a boy, hence the "him" - I can't help it) to a little jig which was pretty amazing! We also were able to see his tiny little heart beating.
Of course this time around we're pretty cautious, though we've been told there's nothing we can do to prevent pre-term labor from happening again. We're saying a lot of prayers that things will go smoothly, but even if I have to go on bedrest again, God is still good, amazing and so generous. Mentally it would be easier this time - having already successfully been through it. Physically, however is a whole other story - with Canaan to care for still if I need to be off my feet for half my pregnancy like last time. But, we'll cross that bridge if we come to it, knowing that of course we'll do whatever it takes to bring home another healthy baby. In the end, four months of difficulty is completely worth it to have this new life!
So very exciting!!! I'll be praying for your little one. Have they suggested doing progesterone injections? We discussed it with my second pregnancy, but decided against it since Lucas was early, 3 weeks, but healthy. Jackosn came 4 weeks early, but was still healthy with no NICU stay. Keep us updated!!
ReplyDeleteThat's so great that Jackson did so well despite his early arrival! I have had my progesterone checked and it's fine. Last time they pumped me with a steady stream of terbutaline to help keep the contractions under control (nothing was ever able to stop them).
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