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11.10.2008

Blessed with Three

We are expecting a third child! We are 12 weeks along and doing well so far. I must say, this has been a much more enjoyable experience than with my twin pregnancy with Nicholas and Celia. My worst symptoms have been few and far between bouts of minor nausea, shortness of breath and fatigue (all of which are much improved already).
We have had 2 ultrasounds - one at 8 weeks and another at 10 weeks. My last ultrasound at 10 weeks showed a bouncing little baby. It was hopping and swimming all over the place. Looks like he/she thinks they are in some giant bounce house or something.
We are asking for prayers for the health of the baby. My OB noticed during my last ultrasound a bump (for lack of better word) near the umbilical cord connection to the stomach area. She said she has seen it before in babies that age and it has never amounted to anything. Of course, its enough to make me think about it enough until I know everything is okay. She said it could just be the period when there is a change in the umbilical cord connection (I'm not exactly sure what she meant) and at our next ultrasound it may be gone. Anyway, my next ultrasound in in a couple weeks so I will be eager to see how things are looking.
I did have a difficult pregnancy with Nicholas and Celia - including 14 weeks of bedrest (6 of which were in-hospital), medicine for contractions, etc. My OB feels this was only due to being pregnant with multiples and suspects this will be a much easier pregnancy. I will begin P17 progesterone shots in a month or so. P17 shots (weekly shot of progesterone) have shown to reduce preterm labor in 1/3 of women with a history of preterm labor, so its worth the prevention to give it a try. So far though, I've felt really quite good. I'm praying that I am able to be active and remain a normal pregnant woman this time! I have 2 little ones to care for so I need to be up and moving!
Here is an ultrasound picture from 10 weeks. I am 12 weeks now.
p.s. Happy 28th Birthday to myself. My most wonderful friend Julie took me out to a great restaurant with awesome pizza and garlic bread. And then out for ice cream. It was such a nice evening to get out and chat with a great friend. Thanks so much Julie. :) I love you. :)

11 comments:

  1. HAPPY BIRTHDAY Jill! Glad you had a good birthday!

    I will be praying for the new little one! Sometimes I wish Doctor's wouldn't tell us the things they see that usually end up being okay in the end. Just because it produces so much unnecessary worry. But then again, it's nice to know all that is going on. I'll pray though that it is nothing and gone by your next u/s.

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  2. Happy Birthday Jill!!!
    I hope you have a great day!
    We are praying for #3 and we know that little bump will be just fine!!!!!
    Can't wait to see more pics!!!

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  3. Happy Birthday Jill! I will be keeping you and baby in my Prayers. I am so happy for you and look forward to updates!

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  4. Happy Birthday Jill! I'm praying for you and #3. Congrats!!

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  5. Happy Birthday. Another TMMB here. I'm now almost 34 weeks pg with #3. The twins were 9 weeks early, 10 days in the hospital before they were born and home bedrest for 3 weeks before that. I've had none of the complications I had before and the baby looks like he'll stay put for a while longer now too. Good luck!

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  6. yea! i'm keeping that little one in my prayers.

    happy birthday!

    and i just have to say, yea for progesterone shots! (not) :)

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  7. Happy Birthday darlin'. I can't wait to welcome this new addition into our growing family!

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  8. Congratulations!!!! I'm praying for you, too, and bet you'll have a much easier pregnancy this time.

    Happy Birthday, too!!!!!!!!!!!!! ;)

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  9. Thanks B! I don't know how to email you back. Its nice to hear you've had a better experience this time! I'm hoping for the same.

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  10. Happy Birthday! Wonderful news. I will be praying for little #3:)

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  11. Jill,

    I'm just catching up on you blog. Congrats on your news - you'll definitely be in my thoughts and prayers!

    Also, happy belated birthday!

    Ashley

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