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| 14 weeks 2 days pregnant |
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
Thursday, April 12, 2012
Candles on a cake....
Today we had a follow-up visit to check that all is well with the baby! This week's visit was much more positive and left us feeling a sense of confidence and calm. My mom (aka Grandma Mary) was there to lend some support and got a thrill when she not only got to see the baby, but also heard the heartbeat! She swears that it's a boy, but the doc said that any doctor would have to be pretty good at what they do in order to call that one this early.....needless to say, she's convinced:)
I thought it was funny and felt the urge to post thinking about how many years I've blown out the candles on my birthday cakes and wished for a baby for Ry and I. Today, on my birthday, we got to see our baby and hear the heartbeat~and that is the BEST birthday present that I could have asked for.
I thought it was funny and felt the urge to post thinking about how many years I've blown out the candles on my birthday cakes and wished for a baby for Ry and I. Today, on my birthday, we got to see our baby and hear the heartbeat~and that is the BEST birthday present that I could have asked for.
Tuesday, April 3, 2012
Bittersweet Week 12 Visit
Ryan and I had our 12 week appointment on Monday and got some unexpected news. After the ultrasound, the doctor informed us that we had lost one of the twins. He reassured us that this is a common occurrence with multiples and had no explanation as to why it had happened. We were in shock as our 30 minute doctors appointment turned into a 2 1/2 hour night at the hospital that changed the course of our lives forever.
On the other hand, we are still expecting one healthy baby (who, by the looks of it, has dad's long legs!) on October 16th, 2012! We are so grateful that the baby has a strong heartbeat and is growing quickly! It was a bittersweet moment after receiving the devastating news when we got to hear the surviving twin's heartbeat for the first time. Although we had mixed emotions, we are looking forward to the next visit so that we can see our baby grow and develop.
The love that Ryan and I have for one another is helping us to make sense of the situation, even though we realize that there may never be an answer. Our friends and family continue to be a great support for us during this difficult time. We've learned that there are no guarantees in life and that every moment is precious! We wouldn't change a thing we have done thus far. We shared our elation with everyone after we found out we were having twins and again we will share the joy and happiness with everyone the day that our baby is born! For now, we are staying strong and picking up the pieces so that we can provide the best home for Baby "O". We feel so loved and want you to know that we feel the same about all of you as well.
On the other hand, we are still expecting one healthy baby (who, by the looks of it, has dad's long legs!) on October 16th, 2012! We are so grateful that the baby has a strong heartbeat and is growing quickly! It was a bittersweet moment after receiving the devastating news when we got to hear the surviving twin's heartbeat for the first time. Although we had mixed emotions, we are looking forward to the next visit so that we can see our baby grow and develop.
The love that Ryan and I have for one another is helping us to make sense of the situation, even though we realize that there may never be an answer. Our friends and family continue to be a great support for us during this difficult time. We've learned that there are no guarantees in life and that every moment is precious! We wouldn't change a thing we have done thus far. We shared our elation with everyone after we found out we were having twins and again we will share the joy and happiness with everyone the day that our baby is born! For now, we are staying strong and picking up the pieces so that we can provide the best home for Baby "O". We feel so loved and want you to know that we feel the same about all of you as well.
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| Baby "O" at 12 weeks! |
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