I decided to finally post our wonderful news (and I've posted below all our updates that I was saving regarding the pregnancy). I was planning on posting once we told our whole family & friends but right now I need to talk, write and ask for prayers from everyone we know. (And I'm sorry to those who don't know and are reading this. We had these cute little Christmas cards we plan on sending out to tell you, but right now we're not doing that until we know everything is ok) I truly believe everything will come out ok though and know I'll regret not being willing to share our our experiences on my blog for others to read. So...here goes...
A quick update- At 5w6d we went in for our first ultrasound. The ultrasound tech was hoping to see atleast a fetus and possibly a heartbeat. (The heart starts beating at 6 weeks). The ultrasound showed only a gestational sac with no fetus, fetal pole, yolk sac or heartbeat, like they wanted. My HCG (level of pregnancy hormone in my blood) came back at 6,200 which was good news. However, Dr. Cooper (our specialist we've been seeing) was still very concerned and said we could possibly miscarry. I was so hurt and disappointed. However, I told close friends and our church and all of a sudden the world was praying for us. That moved me more than I could ever imagine. My faith was in God and I knew I had to trust him, no matter what the outcome he would guide and comfort us.
This morning we had our second ultrasound which showed a gestational sac, yolk sac and possible fetus. Dr. Cooper was still very concerned because he was wanting to see atleast a noticeable fetus/fetal pole and hopefully a heartbeat. Still not knowing what the future holds we continue to pray for our little one that is a whole 6 weeks and 4 days old. (Actually only 4 weeks 4 days old-gestational age).
Either way we are staying positive. Jeff is overjoyed and believes that growth is growth and the baby will be fine. I'm a little less optomistic, basically because I know so much more than he does and read alot more. I still believe our baby can be fine and healthy and continues to grow in the next couple weeks. Right now we just ask for lots of positive thoughts and prayers!! Also, thank you for the ones praying for us! It's means the world to all three of us!
Dear Baby Pea Pod-
Mommy and daddy are very proud you are growing, but worrying us more than ever!! Last week's ultrasound showed only a gestational sac and although this week you've grown your yolk sac-your still invisible!! Come on little one, don't make mommy worry already!! We love you more than life itself and are so excited we are finally going to have a child. I've thanked God uncountable times but have also prayed for you to grow strong so many more.
I also wanted you to know that you have more people than you could ever know loving and praying for you!! The TTC (Trying to Concieve) Prayer Group I run has been praying for you, along with my local nesties, all 20 some of them! I have great friends including Michelle, Shawna, Angie, Amy, Carry, Matt, ladies at work and our amazing family praying for you. We've also submited a prayer request at church that you will continue to grow strong...hunny-that's over 100 people who love you enough to pray for you and your not even born yet!! I have to admit, I'm a little jealous ;-)
No matter what, Mommy and Daddy will love you forever. We're so proud of you and the growth you have made in the last couple days!! Keep going strong sweet pea!! God is watching over you and will keep us strong until we're able to meet you!!
Lots of hugs and kisses!!
Mommy
A quick update- At 5w6d we went in for our first ultrasound. The ultrasound tech was hoping to see atleast a fetus and possibly a heartbeat. (The heart starts beating at 6 weeks). The ultrasound showed only a gestational sac with no fetus, fetal pole, yolk sac or heartbeat, like they wanted. My HCG (level of pregnancy hormone in my blood) came back at 6,200 which was good news. However, Dr. Cooper (our specialist we've been seeing) was still very concerned and said we could possibly miscarry. I was so hurt and disappointed. However, I told close friends and our church and all of a sudden the world was praying for us. That moved me more than I could ever imagine. My faith was in God and I knew I had to trust him, no matter what the outcome he would guide and comfort us.
This morning we had our second ultrasound which showed a gestational sac, yolk sac and possible fetus. Dr. Cooper was still very concerned because he was wanting to see atleast a noticeable fetus/fetal pole and hopefully a heartbeat. Still not knowing what the future holds we continue to pray for our little one that is a whole 6 weeks and 4 days old. (Actually only 4 weeks 4 days old-gestational age).
Either way we are staying positive. Jeff is overjoyed and believes that growth is growth and the baby will be fine. I'm a little less optomistic, basically because I know so much more than he does and read alot more. I still believe our baby can be fine and healthy and continues to grow in the next couple weeks. Right now we just ask for lots of positive thoughts and prayers!! Also, thank you for the ones praying for us! It's means the world to all three of us!
Dear Baby Pea Pod-
Mommy and daddy are very proud you are growing, but worrying us more than ever!! Last week's ultrasound showed only a gestational sac and although this week you've grown your yolk sac-your still invisible!! Come on little one, don't make mommy worry already!! We love you more than life itself and are so excited we are finally going to have a child. I've thanked God uncountable times but have also prayed for you to grow strong so many more.
I also wanted you to know that you have more people than you could ever know loving and praying for you!! The TTC (Trying to Concieve) Prayer Group I run has been praying for you, along with my local nesties, all 20 some of them! I have great friends including Michelle, Shawna, Angie, Amy, Carry, Matt, ladies at work and our amazing family praying for you. We've also submited a prayer request at church that you will continue to grow strong...hunny-that's over 100 people who love you enough to pray for you and your not even born yet!! I have to admit, I'm a little jealous ;-)
No matter what, Mommy and Daddy will love you forever. We're so proud of you and the growth you have made in the last couple days!! Keep going strong sweet pea!! God is watching over you and will keep us strong until we're able to meet you!!
Lots of hugs and kisses!!
Mommy
His/her picture...
I'll try to explain the picture as best as possible.....the large black 'hole' is the gestational sac which is where the baby grows. The little tiny bubble looking thing on the left is the yolk sac which provide nutrients to the baby for awhile, until the umbilical cord develops. Lastly, it's very hard to see but there is a tiny gray blob under the yolk sac which is the fetus (or fetal pole). Currently, it's too tiny to even measure (which is what is worrying them). If you google a 6w4d ultrasound picture there is alot more growth, which worries Dr. Cooper and I. However, our baby is in the best hands possible, and He will continue to be with us through it all! Not matter what the outcome.
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Oh Jess and Jeff not only is your baby in our prayers but the both of you are also in our prayers. Don't worry things will work out just like God wants them to. Oh and just so you know when I went in with Curtis I was only 6 weeks pregnant and he could barely see anything and he could not see a heart beat so I'm sure everything will work out just perfect. As always all three of you are in our prayers.
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