Week 21

Got this picture right before the boys went to ride :)

Winning the Lottery!

It feels as if we won the lottery today!  We found out this morning that Ellie's triple screen blood test which looks for Downs, etc...came back normal!  Then at her targeted Ultrasound we found out that yes indeed...we have a beautiful, amazing little girl coming into this family.  We saw her brain, lens on her eye, heart, kidney, stomach, hand open and her feet.  All were measuring perfectly and she is right where she should be.  She has the two vessel umbilical cord but the one artery has actually gotten a little bigger to compensate for the missing one.

I am feeling blessed beyond measure!  The prayers that have gone out for this one has been numerous.  I sit here with tears in my eyes knowing that God has always taken care of me and now my little girl.  My little girl, I have a daughter...it is amazing to say and by far the best gift that God and Patrick has ever given me :)  I find when people say her name I am already so protective and proud of her.  I pray she continues to grow the way she is suppose to and I ask that all of you keep her close in thoughts and prayers.  Thank you everyone for your continued support.  What a miracle this little one is...Ellie Havyn.

Big day tomorrow!

Tomorrow our targeted ultrasound is scheduled. It has been a very big week with a lot of emotion. I had a friend tell me that hope is when you think God can and faith is when you know God will. I have faith that our little one is going to be fine and measure out exactly the way she is suppose to. Thank you for all the love, prayers and support. Please keep our little bit close in your thoughts and prayers...

Pink

I have some wonderful friends who have already gotten Ellie some adorable clothes for when she comes this summer.  I also picked up an outfit that Patrick was sure to love.  Shopping for girl stuff...too much fun!

We have our appointment on Monday at 3:40 up at UAB in Birmingham.  I have been feeling more at peace with going and getting Ellie looked at.  Every kick or movement she does give me more faith that she is just fine.

http://www.obfocus.com/high-risk/birthdefects/single%20umbilical%20artery.htm  

Above is an article that explains what a two vessel umbilical cord is...

Surprise at work

I have the most wonderful friends/coworkers.  They surprised me this morning with a very girly decorated office.  It was so much fun to share this experience with them!  All the people at PCA are amazing and so supportive.  We have so many great people praying for our Ellie!

It's a girl!!! Ellie's update

Well as you can see...we are over the moon with the news of our little Ellie Havyn!  I cried and cried today when we found out it's a girl :)

We found out some other news today that I am going to ask all of you to pray about.  The doctor said that according to the Ultrasound the baby is measuring just fine.  Everything looks to be normal size (body, organs, etc...) Only thing that is different is she has a two vessel Umbilical cord instead of three.  This can be a sign of a chromosomal abnormality.  We are going up to Birmingham on Monday to see a specialist.  The specialist will be doing a targeted Ultrasound where they do very specific measurements of the baby.  We hope that everything comes back perfect.  This two vessel cord condition happens in 1% of pregnancies and 80% of the time the babies are born perfectly healthy.  We are praying that we will fit into that 80%.  That is where I need all of your extra help!  Please keep us in your positive thoughts and prayers.

I am not posting this information on Facebook as of yet.  I appreciate if you would like to talk: email, post on my blog or always give me a call.  We are trying to stay positive and focus on the fact that we have a little girl that we get to cuddle in the near future.  Thank you all for caring!!!

The Big Day

Today we are scheduled to have our 20 week ultrasound.  The boys are going to come with us as we attempt to find out if we are adding a boy or girl to complete our family :)  I ask all of you to say a prayer that no matter the gender we see a healthy baby today.  I feel like I have been waiting since I was 12 to find out if I am having a son or daughter.  The little kicks I feel on and off are reminders of how truly blessed I am.  Let's hope this baby wants to show what they are...I wanna go shopping! :)  Thank you all who are sharing in this experience with us!

Movement

I got to feel the baby kick a little yesterday afternoon.  Today, I put my feet up at work, turned on music and read some work I needed to do that way.  Well the baby must have liked the music because I got to feel some good kicks or punches.  They were amazing in everyway.  Strong enough that it instantly grabbed my attention.  I called Patrick right away to tell him...couldn't find the right words to describe the true experience of it.  He will just have to trust me on it :)

Week 19

One week until we find out the sex of the baby!

Anxiety

So the best of my anxiety got me today.  I ended up not sleeping well last night, haven't really felt baby move too much, stomach soft and just feeling chubby, not pregnant.  Called Doctor and they did a doppler to hear baby heartbeat.  It is strong at 160 bpm.  Feeling much better now.  Very excited to see this baby on ultrasound week from tomorrow. 

I wish I could be a laid back pregnant mom but I am so afraid that something will go wrong.  Need to have more faith in God's plan for me and this family :)  I wake up every morning feeling so blessed that I get to continue to make this little one bigger and stronger. 

Both boys decided this weekend that they want a little sister.  Ryan does because he thinks girls are cute.  Nate does, I think, because it is one less distraction in their boy time with dad :).  Nate said that he is going to be a big helper though...I know both boys are going to be great!

All is quiet...

I am at that phase of my pregnancy where I feel fine. Not really sick, not feeling baby too much...makes me wonder if there is really a baby in there. I'm anxious to get the ultrasound done to see all is well inside there. Only proof I have of this child is a growing belly :) I hear this is a common feeling of new moms to be. Patrick says I am the only person he knows who wants to feel miserable for nine months...trying to focus on the blessing of what appears to be a healthy, easy pregnancy.

Week 18

Had some help from the boys this week...Ryan held the sign while Nate took the picture.  Ryan has been talking to my belly more so that the baby likes him the best when he/she comes out :)

about 17 1/2 weeks

Getting a little rounder :)