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Yesterday was a "milestone" day in 2 different ways:
I realized last night that yesterday would've marked 39 weeks in my pregnancy with our baby #2, baby "Grace." Had we not said good-bye to baby Grace after only 1 week of knowing she was in my womb, we would've most likely been in the hospital yesterday being induced. No matter how short her little life was, we were devastated by her loss and miss her greatly.
I also discovered that yesterday marked 100 days into my pregnancy with baby #3! Only 179 more days to go! Wow, that really seems like a LONG time...and in so many ways I hope that this pregnancy flies by smoothly and quickly. But at the same time, I really want to enjoy every moment as this little "peanut" changes and grows inside of me.
My last dr. appt. went well (baby's heartbeat was strong and consistent at 154 bpm)...praise God!
Thankfully, my nausea has improved and I am feeling a little bit more energetic and more like myself lately. This past weekend, we had some friends over for dinner as well as some overnight guests for the first time in months! It was great to be back to having our home open again and showing hospitality (one thing that Tony and I both really enjoy!).
This beginning of the 2nd trimester is both a blessed and difficult time for me though...many of the typical 1st trimester pregnancy symptoms have begun to fade, I haven't really started showing much yet, and it's still too early to feel Baby moving. I am learning to lean on the Lord and trust Him with the fears that I'm experiencing.
My doctors and nurses have been such a blessing to me and have been so sensitive to our situation. I was so relieved when my "favorite nurse" and my "favorite doctor" both told me that I can stop by the clinic anytime for a heartbeat check.
I will leave you with some verses that I read this morning...such a great reminder!
"For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers, nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord." (Romans 8:38-39)
3 comments:
I am so sorry about your sweet baby Grace. Praying for comfort as you miss your sweet one and think about what could have been.
Praising the Lord with you for 100 days down! I am so thankful that everything has been going so well this pregnancy. I will pray that these next few weeks go by quickly. Those few weeks of less morning sickness and not feeling the baby move yet were the longest for me too. Continuing to pray for you!
LOVE, love, love this verse! Praising God for 100 days down! As you move out of the morning sickness phase, I always give 2 pieces of advice, Don't forget to drink water and use your stretch mark cream.
Milestones are tough. I like being past my due date with both of my lost pregnancies because it is just easier for me. Praying for your newest baby and that God's plan for her life is to stay with you!
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