It has been 3 weeks since my last dr.'s appt. and 1 1/2 weeks until my next one, so I decided to stop in to the clinic after school today for a heart-beat check. I think I have been feeling some little baby movements off and on over the past week or so, but it's still been a little hard to tell for sure this early.
Every time I anticipate walking into that clinic, I wonder..."will I leave this time with good news or bad news?" And my heart fills with fear. Last night was no different...and I spent part of the early morning hours tossing and turning as a result. It was a "non-coincidence" that my devotional topic this morning "just happened" to be entitled "Fear." I read a verse that the Lord brought back to my mind as I pulled into the parking lot of the clinic this afternoon: "Don't be afraid, for I am with you. Do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you. I will help you. I will uphold you with my victorious right hand." (Isaiah 41:10)
The nurses and doctors have been gracious and wonderful thus far and I'm so thankful that despite the difficult memories that we have there, we also know that we will feel so much support and love each time we walk through those doors.
Baby's heartbeat was strong and clear...praise the Lord. What a beautiful sound.
I am just so anxious to meet our little baby boy or girl! This past weekend, we got to meet and hold my friend Melissa's 3-week old precious baby girl and it just made me even more excited to hold our little one!
Only approximately 22 1/2 more weeks!
2 comments:
What a wonderful day you must've had! No better sound than that sweet baby's heartbeat :o) Will you guys try to find out boy/girl??
It's such a reassurance to hear that heartbeat! Those early appointments are so hard, as they're so far apart! The devil sure knows how to use that fear to distract us from what God has for us. Keep walking, one step at a time, in hope. Lean on the rock! Isa. 26:3-4. It's sooo great to hear your practice is so supportive. Makes it easier to feel comfortable to pop in.
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