I haven't updated since my first HCG draw...so here goes! I went back two days later and my HCG had more than doubled - it was 1,348! PRAISE HIM! I felt so relieved. It just affirmed again that this really is our baby to take home. God's perfect plan for us. The waiting, the pain, the heartache....now I see what He had in store all along. How could I ever doubt? His love is BIGGER than anything I can imagine. His love for us - His amazing, perfect love.
I went for my first ultrasound with DH when I was 6 weeks. It was a transvaginal ultrasound and we were able to hear the heartbeat! 115 beats per minute. Pure joy. What a miracle this sweet baby is! The appointment lasted 2 hours as I had to do all the bloodwork, etc. My ob said we are treating this as a "normal" pregnancy from this point forward and my next ultrasound will be at 10 weeks! I'm still on prometrium twice daily, and she said I could just do both at the same time before I go to bed, which is much better.
I'm currently 7 weeks 5 days, and I'll be 8 weeks on Sunday. My boobs have almost doubled in size and I'm still having sporadic cramping, slight nausea and constant peeing. And I love every second of it all. I'm so thankful. I didn't realize the first trimester would be so full of nerves and anxiety, but I'm just praying everyday for God to take control of my emotions and let me enjoy this pregnancy :)
Thanks for following me on this journey. I'm praying for each of you that are still waiting on your sweet baby....I know how much it stings to find out others are expecting, and my heart aches for you because I know the pain. Trust in Jesus, and know that He has a perfect plan for you. The waiting is so hard, but it will all be worth it.
