How far along: 30.5 weeks
What's up with baby: Valerie is probably just over 2 lbs and is doing well inside my belly! If only she could stay in here forever....
How I am feeling: I am pretty much feeling huge! For example, getting out of bed and out of the car make me feel like a whale. I have also started swelling! Thank goodness I had maternity pictures taken already :) My blood pressure has been high (147/?, 137/81) the past couple of nights, but today at the dr. it was very normal at 120/81.
Latest cravings: Cereal (but only at night), chocolate, Chinese food, frozen yogurt. With lilly I craved fruit constantly!! Valerie likes the yummy stuff :)
Other pregnancy symptoms I've been experiencing: Heartburn, morning sickness (at this point it is here to stay), sleepiness-i'm so tired, yet can't sleep through the night because i wake up at least 4 times a night to go to the bathroom.
Emotions: I am feeling more and more sad as this pregnancy goes on. I have good days and bad and sometimes just can't stop crying. I know my emotions are all out of whack because I am pregnant, and it doesn't help being in my situation.
Preparations: I have had maternity pictures taken and have Valerie's outfit. We have also decided what to do if Valerie passes: arrangements, etc...Still need to:
- make appointment with our pastor to talk about baptizing Valerie as soon as she is born.
- call Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep to schedule a photographer for her birth.
- pack hospital bags.
Please continue to pray for baby Valerie!!! We know her diagnosis--Trisomy 13, Tetralogy of Fallot, other heart problems, and single umbilical artery--is not good, but we are still praying for a miracle!! We know that the majority of miscarriages are because of a trisomy early on in pregnancy, which is why we know that Valerie is SO strong and wants to live!!! She has made it through 30 weeks so far. There is a reason Valerie was not a miscarriage early on, she was supposed to make it this far and we are supposed to meet her!!!!
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We are praying for you and the sweet little one you are carrying!
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