A Thankful Family

Week 19

Exciting News, "Other" News

Wow, what a week this has been!

I hardly know how to put in all into words.

We are thrilled to announce that we are having a

GIRL!

The ultrasound was amazing and I couldn't believe

how much Sprinkles has changed in 12 weeks.

She definitely looks like a baby now.

Everything looked perfect from her heart to her brain

to her tiny little fingers and toes.

Absolute perfection.

It honestly couldn't get any better than that.

But then we have the "other" news.

The news that I spent Sunday night in the hospital

and getting a diagnosis of

placental abruption.

Really really scary.

Basically, I have a tear in the placenta

which causes bleeding.

Nothing can be done to "fix" the problem.

Its a wait and see kind of thing.

One of two things will happen...

I will either heal and continue with a normal pregnancy,

with an increased risk of preterm labor,

or it will tear again and we will loose the baby.

So I am on complete bedrest until further notice.

This certainly is not how I envisioned spending my pregnancy,

but I will gladly do

whatever it takes to ensure our daughter

has the best chance at survival.

Our immediate goal is to make it to 24 weeks, which is viability.

We go back in on August 24 for another ultrasound

to see how the tear is.

Hopefully, we'll hear good news!

Jake has been amazing, adding the role of "mommy"

to his long list of duties.

Crista has been a doll, constantly asking about

Sprinkles and her owie.

God has certainly blessed me with an amazing family!

Please keep us in your prayers.

This whole situation is out of our hands,

there is absolutely nothing we or the doctors can do at this point.

So we give up our desires and place them in God's hands...

I couldn't think of a better place to leave them!

So, in light of the whole bedrest issue, I have no 19 week belly pic to share.

I hope I can make it up to you by sharing this pic instead...

How far along? 19 weeks, 2 days…Day 3 of bedrest
Total weight gain/loss: up 6 lbs, I lost 1 lb last week
Maternity clothes? Absolutely
Stretch marks? Still not yet
Sleep: Not too bad this week. But I’m still getting up at least twice a night to use the restroom.

Best moment this week: Finding out we’re having a girl and seeing the baby on ultrasound! She was very active and we caught her practicing her swallowing. Amazing! She also kept sticking out her tongue. She’s so precious!
Movement: Definitely feeling her more each day. Since being on bedrest, I’ve been able to feel her A LOT!!
Food cravings: Still none
Gender: GIRL GIRL GIRL GIRL GIRL GIRL!!!!!
Labor signs: Hopefully not for a LONG time yet.
Belly button in or out? In, but its getting flatter.
What I miss: Today, I miss thinking I was just a normal pregnant woman. Things can change so quickly.
What I am looking forward to: Week 24…viability
Weekly Wisdom: If I’m not going to the bathroom, then stay on the couch! Nothing else matters except keeping our daughter safe.
Milestones: I have officially gotten too big for my pajamas. I now have to use one of Jake’s t-shirts :-)