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Hello all! This is my third pregnancy, but this is the the first one that has gone this far. I miscarried twice last year. So, I am feeling pretty good about this one so far! We have seen a strong heartbeat. I want to be exited and tell the world, but I know how difficult it was with the others. I pray every day that it'll be alright. Wish me luck!

6/5/08 - Had a sono today.Boy, do we have a jumper on our hands! For the time being I will call him a "him" because my hubby is hoping for a boy, and I'm happy either way. We had a heart rate of 160, last time (about 3 weeks ago it was 169). I was told I have a partial previa (sp?), but they said that it's pretty common to see this early and more times than not it will go away, but something to keep an eye on. We go back in 4 weeks, and they said that they'll do another sono because of my history. Today's sono we saw legs, fingers and a profile. We are so excited. I'm feeling a little bit more comfortable telling the world now I'm at 12 weeks (tomorrow).

6/27/08 - It was last year today that I had my first miscarriage. It is hard not to think of it. After that one was the other in December. I am so thankful that we have made it this far. I am also 15 weeks today. My belly is starting to "pop" out, although, I don't like that word because it doesn't pop out, at least for me. It gradually is coming out and there was no "pop". I have my next sono on July 3rd, I am secretly hoping that we will find out the sex, but know that we will probably have to wait. I just can't wait to see our little wiggly again.

7/08/08 - Geez, been busy these days. I hope I'm not over doing it. We had a sono last week and found out that we are having a GIRL! The same weekend I was a bridesmaid in my sister's wedding and had to squeeze into a dress. It definately was not comfy, but still put a smile on my face, as usual! Then yesterday my father was admitted into the hosipital. He is not doing well. He has been diagnosed with esophogial cancer. He cannot eat. The good news is that he's in the hospital because now he's getting at least fluids through an IV. It is so hard to see. So, between my other sister (the one that is not on her honeymoon) and myself we are taking turns on going to the hospital because my mother is deaf and the doctors explain what they want to do to my dad (which his memory is going really fast) and they do not take the time to write it down for my mother. So, between going to work, wedding and hospital I've been busy and hope all is well with my little girl. I had some pains yesterday towards my uterus. Not low like growing pains. I had a couple more today. If that keeps up I'm going to my doc. I feel like I'm being pulled into a million directions. I just want to enjoy my pregnancy. In addition they told me at my last doc appt that my umbillical cord has only one artery and one vein, when you should have one of each. They said not to worry, but I do. How can I not worry? I am looking forward to vacation next month!

7/9 Well, bad news..baby's fine as far as I know, but my dad is not. He has cancer in his esophogus, lungs, admomin (sp?), spine, bones and possible in his brain. They cannot operate or do chemo. He is not eating anything and refuses a feeding tube. He has an IV to keep him hydrated, but that's it. He's in a lot of pain and it's so hard to watch. I wonder why God has all of this happening right now. I wish that he would be able to meet his granddaughter. I need to put my body and my baby as first priority, but it's hard when this is all happening. I have been running back and forth between work & the hospital. I hope God protects my baby and hope that the trama that i'm going through does not harm my baby. Say a prayer for us.

7/22 My father passed away on 7/13. Building up to the moment I was running between work, the hospital, my parents house and my house. It was really rough. Then losing my dad was and is hard to accept. I still cannot believe it. Has anyone out there delt with losing a loved one during pregnancy? I am sure everything will be ok, I am trying to take care of myself as best as I possible can, but sometimes it's hard or was impossible especially when he was in the hospital. Now, life has calmed down a bit. I am just helping my mom as best I can. Next sono is on 7/30. It's the big one. I hope the one vein/one artery in the umbillical cord thing is still ok. I hope she has all her organs. Anyway, really busy at work trying to play catch up. Wish us luck!

8/29 I had another u/s this week. The docs give me one each time because of my one vein, one artery situation in the umbillical cord. That's fine with me. They say that they want to check the growth. She is almost a week ahead of schedule! So, she's doing great. I'm doing fine too with the exception of some back pain and troubles staying on my side during sleep. I cannot complain, though. We are so lucky. It seems so long ago that I was counting the days, hours, minutes and seconds of the first trimester. Seems long ago since I was on projesterone. I am so glad that I was able to tell my dad about the pregnancy while he was still "with it" (for lack of better words). I miss him and wish that he would be here to see his 5th (sister has 4) grandchild, but as they say 'what doesn't kill us, only makes us stronger'. I am truly blessed.