Paul and I are proud to announce that we are pregnant and so far everything looks "normal" whatever that is. HA I tricked you. I bet you thought we were getting another puppy!
What a completely different experience this time from our sad loss with a molar pregnancy just one year ago. We are starting to get excited as we had some testing done and everything is as good as it gets so far. Still nervous and scared - not about raising a baby but with everything that can happen between now and its birth. It has been extremely hard to be happy or excited during the past twelve weeks but each doctor's visit brings a clearer picture and a smile or two to our faces. Seeing the baby bounce around, flail its limbs, hear the strong heartbeat and actually look like it is sucking its thumb were truly amazing. Thank you to our close family for not saying anything until now. We really appreciate it.
Here is a good look at Baby Quinn- look closely and you can see its little hand near its mouth and some ribs.
The baby is due on January 18th. We figured we could add one more birthday to the MANY that occur in our family between December and January! Tom & Jerry are very excited about the baby. Tom sees it as something that will throw a ball or anything else to him and Jerry thinks it will make a good snack....... Hmmm we will have to work on that one!
The only strange thing about this pregnancy is that my blood type mysteriously changed from O+ to O- (which really didn't happen but the test says it did) so I had to get a genotype test which will straighten things out so I will not need special shots for RH- blood. We await those results but they will have no effect on the baby whatever the results are. They are just to set the record straight so I don't go wasting O- blood and of course save my behind (yes that is where the shots go if I am O- to protect the baby! I will not need shots if I am O+) Thanks Uncle Terry for explaining and helping with that.
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Michelle, I was just doing a sweep of blogs I check every so often, and guess I stumbled into some GREAT news!!! I'm so happy for you and Paul. I hope you are feeling well and get to really enjoy this experience. Let me know if you want any opinions on items for once the kiddo is here. (Otherwise, I'll keep my mouth shut, which can be really appreciated sometimes, no?) Oh, and the RhoGAM shot - not bad at all. I had to have with Ben and prior to going, my friend told me it was "like the biggest needle ever and kinda thick so hurt going in." But really just a quick prick in the arse. Personally, I'd take that over slamming the glucose gunk any day. Anyway, the joys of reproduction. It's a great ride. So excited for you guys!!! ~Heather
Congratulations! I am glad that everything is going well!
We are so happy to hear the news!!!
Sending our love & regards for a happy healthy pregnancy. We will be watching the blog for all of the latest news.
Love
Aunt Dawn
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