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I'm about ten weeks now.
I wanted to share with you this miracle. I was convinced in my 30's that I could never have biological children. We adopted six children. Now, in my forties, I've had two pregnancies! (If this baby goes to term, the majority of the pregnancy, I will be 44.)
We can rejoice today that the Lord has given me this gift of life! I have a doctor appointment next Monday and I could use the prayer support. I'm concerned that we won't hear the baby's heartbeat. My last two pregnancies were absolutely horrid with sickness. I was pretty sure every time I went to the doctor that I would hear a heartbeat -- no one could be that sick and not have plenty of pregnancy hormones! This time the symptoms are so much milder. I can actually function. But then, I approach the doctor appt with a little more apprehension.
In the meantime, let's give thanks to the Lord!!
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It is good to give thanks to the LORD, to sing praise to your name, Most High,To proclaim your love in the morning, your faithfulness in the night,...
Planted in the house of the LORD, they shall flourish in the courts of our God.They shall bear fruit even in old age, always vigorous and sturdy
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-----update 4/23-----
I had my 14 week appt yesterday. I went in unconcerned because last week I had a terrible time with kitchen duty and food. I was pretty sure I felt the baby jumping around last week. I'm wearing maternity clothes because my waist has definitely expanded. I've had no pain or spotting.
At my appt. the midwife couldn't find the baby's heartbeat. She gave a brief try on the sonogram but preferred to send me to the hospital for an indepth look. At the hospital, neither the technician nor the attending doctor could detect the baby's heartbeat. Today, I have another appt to disuss my options. I have been taken by surprise by this turn of events. By 13 weeks everyone breathes a sigh of relief -- especially with continuing sickness. Here I am well into my fourteenth week.
I ask for prayers. A few decisions need to be made. After years of adoption questions and struggles, even though miscarriage is tough news to take, there is no shadow of a doubt concerning where I will find the Will of God. To me this is a great consoloation. I know where to fix my heart and there is no point in arguing about it. May the Lord and His Holy Wlll be praised!
Deep down I knew I had to experience a miscarriage somewhere in my life. (I didn't think it was going to be this week!) Miscarriage doesn't make sense unless we think about the openness to life and all that it entails and the penance needed to make up for sins against life. Another great consolation is to be able to say to the Lord "I love You!!" even when He chooses something painful for me to endure. At least today, I say these words with no strings attached.
My two favorite verses right now are...God's Will is good, pleasing and perfect. (St. Paul to the Romans) and Job's line ... The Lord gives and the Lord takes away, BLESSED be the Name of the Lord.
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I'm overjoyed! And praying!
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Does it make you want to laugh like Sarah?
How joyful, Helen! Thank you for sharing!!
(tiptoeing back out as I'm always a little nervous sticking my nose in this forum--appropriate occasion, though!)
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Oh Helen, congratulations!! It is an honor and privilege to pray for you!
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Oh Helen! I am overjoyed for you! I will pray for you every day and offer up any pregnancy discomfort for you too.
God bless you, and Mary keep you!
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Praying hard for you and your precious baby!
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Whoo-hoo! Lighting a candle at Church this evening, in thanksgiving for this precious gift which God has given you
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That's so wonderful! Congratulations, Helen!! Praying for you and your wee one.
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Oh, Helen--this is such fabulous news!!! I will be keeping you and your dear littlest one in my prayers.
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What a blessing! Praying for you, and your little one
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Oh Helen this is the BEST news!!! :) Many prayers for you mama!
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What joyous news!
Dear Helen, Hugs and Prayers and Hugs and Prayers!
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 ---> of happiness and to you and sweet baby and PRAISE GOD!!! Praying with all my .
Love,
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Dear Helen,
What wonderful and blessed news! I am adding you to my prayer list of pregnant mommies with great joy! Holding you close in prayer through the intercession of St. Gerard and Our Lady of Perpetual Help!
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Congratulations and I'm praying for you! This anecdote may not be worth much, but I have found my fourth pregnancy much easier than the first three in the nausea department. We didn't hear the HB at my first prenatal at 10 1/2 weeks which I knew didn't mean much in itself but added to my concerns, but an ultrasound two days later showed a great heartbeat and a very active baby. (Disclaimer: I'm 31 and also don't "belong" in this forum  )
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I love this! Go, Helen! Go, baby!
God bless your family
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Wonderful news! Praying for you and baby!
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I've been praying!!!
You can count on me!
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Wonderful, amazing news, Helen! praying for you,
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insegnante wrote:
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Thank you Theresa -- it is helpful. I'll remember to wait to make any decisions until an ultrasound can be made.
Thank you Ladies!! It is wonderful news and I'm happy to share it with you.
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