The same week that we finalized our dossier and brought it to headquarters, I found out that I was pregnant! It was completely unexpected, and Brandon and I were both shocked. And to be honest, it took me quite a while to even become excited about it. After 3 miscarriages, I didn't have much hope for this pregnancy. I didn't do any of the normal obsessing that I usually do when I find out I'm pregnant. I didn't read about the baby's weekly development, I didn't join an online due date group, I didn't obsess about my HCG levels, I didn't even figure out my due date. Instead, I decided to focus my attention on other things and stay as busy as possible.
My first appointment with the doctor was at 6 weeks. She gave me an ultrasound, which revealed a barely visible blob with the faintest little heartbeat. So far, so good. Another ultrasound at 8 weeks showed a noticeably larger blob with a stronger heartbeat. Good news again! I was shocked! All 3 of the babies we lost died before the 7 week mark. So a healthy 8 week ultrasound seemed like progress! At 10 weeks, another ultrasound. We saw our BABY, who's heart was beating away, and actually resembled the beginnings of a human baby now! We could see him/her squirming and stretching. Absolutely amazing! At 12 weeks, we heard the heartbeat with a doppler. That was our biggest milestone. It finally sunk in that this pregnancy was going to work out. We told everyone!
Today, I am 15.5 weeks PREGNANT!!!! I have a doppler at home now and I can listen to the baby's heartbeat whenever I start to feel nervous. The baby is doing great! The heart rate is always in the 160's, and strong!
We finally got to talk with our adoption social worker today. We got the best news! We don't have to delay our adoption process at all, unless we want to. So, I can officially say that we are waiting for two little blessings to enter our lives! We can't wait! :)
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I love it! You always seem to give me happy tears when I read you blog! Congrats again Jen!!!!! Times two!
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