Kind of a no brainer this week for me! Anyone who's read my last couple blog posts knows that the blessing I'm going to talk about is the little one growing inside of me! I'm officially 11 weeks pregnant now too, btw! Seems like since we've heard the good news on friday everything has been going by so quickly! I had another doctor appointment today..but it was for the important bloodwork and urine tests that needed to be done. We opted to not have some of the optional testing done..we figured since it would determine if the baby had this or that wrong (Lord forbid)...we both know that abortion is NOT an option for us..so why bother with the tests in the first place? I've been praying for a long time now that this child will be 100% healthy and I'm believing in that. :-) My only concerns right now are for me in a health standpoint. My blood pressure was very high at my appointment last friday (something I've dealt with a time or two..but never had to take medication)..and diabetes runs rampid in my family as well. BUT..I know God has His protecting hand upon me and this baby..and that He's taking care of us. :-) Its a true comfort to know that fact! I am hoping to hear some good news next week at my 12 week doctor appointment though! I think once I get past that and know that everything is ok..I won't be so stressed w/other appointments. Seems in the beginning so far (for me anyways)..everything is just so new and you just want everything to be OK..and once you have that peace of mind..the rest will be easier? Any other moms like that feel that way..especially with your first-born? But anyways..here's to a blessing from God!!
Children are one of God's greatest blessings, no? Even when they aren't even born yet! :-) We decided not to do the optional testing either, for the same reason - my doctor was explaining to me about the testing and she awkwardly mentioned that some women like to know in case they want to terminate the pregnancy - and after she saw the horrified look on my face she quickly assured me that most women don't go that route. But yeah, they can tell if anything big is wrong when you have the anatomy scan ultrasound, so they can be prepared when the baby is born if there's some condition they need to know about - there's really no reason to know early! Anyway, all that to say, we seem to think alike on that one. :-)
ReplyDeleteP.S. I think the ultrasound pictures are so cute! Our baby looked alot like that at 9 weeks too. :-)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!!
ReplyDeleteHow exciting! That is a great blessings post!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful blessing! Hope you continue to feel well! :)
ReplyDeleteKeeping you, Damon and your sweet baby in my thoughts and prayers! :)
ReplyDeleteEEK! Congrats on the new addition! :) God will bless you in every possible way! Even if there is "health problems" God wont give you anything you cant handle.. and any baby will be a blessing to your family :)
ReplyDeleteWe didn't do the optional testing either - just because we have the same beliefs as you and wouldn't terminate if we did - so we just didn't do it.
ReplyDeleteI had gestational diabetes for MOST of my pregnancy.. it was actually more common that I realized, but diabetes runs in my family as well. You will be totally fine - the main thing for you is to rest and take it easy! Your body is working overtime right now.. you deserve some rest :-)
congrats on your baby!!! how exciting:)
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