Week 27 Pregnancy Update
July 13, 2011Hello third trimester... I didn't think I would ever see you. Nine weeks ago, I sat in a doctor's office, and was told you would never come. I was told to prepare for the death of my baby, and an abrupt second trimester end to my pregnancy.
Like a child anticipating Christmas, I counted the days until you were here... first 24 weeks, and then suddenly a fast 4 weeks and today I woke up and here you were... 28 precious weeks! I am happy to see you. Despite your bad rap from other soon-to-be mothers about cankles and the impending largeness you put on our bodies, I for one, love you. I have always loved you. My first time around, you were only with me for a short 7 weeks. I felt cheated by you, even betrayed a little. This time I don't know how long you will be with me, but I can honestly say - bring it on! I am ready for you. Every week I spend with you is a win for my baby girl. She needs time... time to grow, time to develop, and strengthen, as it doesn't look like she is going to have an easy entry into this world. Nourish her and keep her... help her grow.
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| 28 weeks! |
Tomorrow morning we have an appointment with Dr. P, third trimester. I know you will like her. She is a realist, but still understands the limits of science... I guess all she has to do is look at me. I know that you and baby girl puzzle her. A baby with this large of a cystic hygroma does not make it this far 99% of the time.
It will be our first appointment since the MRI and follow-up echo. I 'm sure there will be lots to discuss. I have lots of questions!
As you start... I am happy, but fearful: getting one step closer to meeting my daughter, and finding out more what is going on with her. Sometimes, I can ignore the reality of her condition, but when you end, third trimester, it will either mean 2 things... meeting my daughter face to face and finally visibly seeing her struggles - learning more what our new normal will be like, OR finding out that she can't make it in this world.
This is the final countdown. As much as I'm happy to see you, I certainly hope I have the strength to endure you.
15 comments
Friend, you are a fighter! You amaze me so much! Praying for miracles for you and your family!!!
ReplyDeleteYou look adorable by the way!
Stay strong!
You look great! I am so glad to see your third trimester here.
ReplyDeleteCheck out that belly! On your list of things that weight lost has given you, do you have that when you are pregnant, you can look pregnant? Sounds like a win to me.
ReplyDeleteGo 3rd trimester!!!
I love the new blog look and am so happy that you made it to this wonderful third trimester. You look amazing and I am still praying for that miracle for your sweet baby girl!
ReplyDeleteHappy 28 weeks, Sarah!
ReplyDeleteyay third trimester!!! Celebrating with you!
ReplyDeleteGoose bumps! I love this post!!! You have a strength that impresses me with each post. Congrats on 28 weeks!
ReplyDeleteYou look terrific! Good luck with your appt., and keep on keeping on!
ReplyDeleteI hope you know how many people out in bloggerland are thinking of you and sending prayers your way so that you may have the strength for whatever may come. Congrats on making it to 28 weeks! You look fantastic!
ReplyDeleteI think you look great, and I'm so happy you've made it to the third trimester. Whenever I think of it, I stop and say a little prayer for your baby girl. Best wishes for you moving forward Sarah.
ReplyDeleteI tried to click "like"on every single comment. . . .but realized this wasn't Facebook! You look so cute and I am so proud of you!
ReplyDeleteHooray for the 3rd trimester!
ReplyDeleteThanks guys! And all the prayers... super appreciated. I am definitely lifted up by all of them daily. Tomorrow is a big day, as the mri will be discussed and the reality of the hygroma and swelling will be revealed in much more detail than ever before. Please keep us in your prayers during our 8 am appointment! I just hope it is not as bad as I feel it is.
ReplyDeleteWooHoo!!! Your pregnancy picture is adorable! I am praying and praying Sarah!
ReplyDeleteSo glad things are going well for you & the little guy! You look great! Congratulations!
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