8 Weeks

Today was the first time I got to see my sweet baby. Being blessed with three miracles is the greatest gift. Even on the third it's hard to believe there is a little life inside of me. I was so happy to see that little baby, one of the best feelings in life. Hannah and Jack came to see their brother/sister up on the big screen as well. Hannah had her fingers crossed in the chair chanting 'twins, twins, twins.' Mommy is officially having one healthy baby. It's the best feeling ever to see that heart flicker. We got to hear the beat at 175 bpm. The baby was so cute already with little arm and leg buds. My due date is March 24th, but the ultrasound tech indicated that the baby is big already measuring into week 9. I think Hannah was always like that as well. Unfortunately I do have a subchorionic hematoma (aka: blot clot that gets between the baby and placenta and rips the placenta away). It can be potentially dangerous to the baby, but in most cases they clear up on their own. I had one with Jack and look how perfect he is :) I know God has this baby in his hands as well. I've been put on pelvic rest and need another ultrasound in 7 days to make sure it's not growing. Yesterday I had 7 tubes of blood taken. Big brother Jack in turning 3 next week so we will see how that whole pelvic rest concept works out, but I will certainly do my best. Nausea still comes and gos. I also feel dizzy at times and get a bad cramp in my right leg. I swear I am already showing (visible only to those who know me best.) I actually really like being pregnant and feel so special that I get to protect my little one. Baby is currently the size of a raspberry. Jack loves to ask how much longer until baby is the size of a doughnut? We all laugh at him. We love you sweet baby and mommy gets to see you again in one week! Until then, stay healthy and keep growing.