This weekend I am planning a nice, long post about the accomplishment of reaching 30 weeks of pregnancy! Woohoo! But, as tomorrow is a long day of in-service meetings (and Valentine's), a quick update is in order tonight. Abigail is doing wonderfully! Is she small? Yes. Is she still as happy as a clam? Absolutely.... Continue Reading →
At Least One More Week
"Ooos" and "Ahhhs" filled the room, as Abby yawned for the ultrasound screen and displayed her usual wiggly self - pug nose and all. While my eyes were drawn to the beauty and miracle of this child inside me, my mind and heart still felt the looming question: "Would we be having a baby this... Continue Reading →
Medical Bills and Energy Limits {Week 26 Update}
The highs and lows of this week have been rather monumental... On Thursday, I opened the first bill from the specialist's office (consult and ultrasound after false positive spina bifida screening in November) and gulped at the $560 bill. Apparently, insurance only "adjusted" the over-$600 bill by about $95. Yikes! I know that I can... Continue Reading →
A perfect, turned-up nose {And other 22 weeks updates}
Lights turned off, Netflix droning on in the background, and David's hand on my belly…Abby kicked and he felt it. The moment I've been waiting for. At 21 weeks, 3 days. Proving my midwife wrong, who informed us literally moments before we told her how strong Abby was kicking that David wouldn't feel her until... Continue Reading →
Somersaults of Gratitude
I have a daughter that likes to twirl and flip and somersault and kick and throw punches and bury her head deep inside my pelvis to avoid "making it easy" on ultrasound techs. I have a daughter with beautiful fingers and toes and ears. I have a daughter who is already living up to her... Continue Reading →
A New Perspective on Today’s Prayer
The funny thing about the journey through infertility and other diseases like it is that they can bring the most unlikely people with opposite faiths from opposite sides of the world together. We share a common bond. A common pain. A common prayer. And, sometimes, a common joy. Many of my best friends (and I... Continue Reading →
18 Weeks & A Prayer {A Not So Normal Update}
Today, Abby is 18 weeks old. Today she is about as long as a sweet potato and weighs nearly seven ounces. Today she is practicing breathing...practicing stretching...practicing grasping with her little perfect hands. Today, though, I can't write a normal update. I can't post photos of adorable pink baby shoes or an ever-growing bump. I... Continue Reading →
