Changes, changes

It seems time to share with all of you that have been holding us in your hearts and prayers the last few months that we are expecting another baby this fall, around Halloween.

As you can imagine, we have a lot of mixed emotions, joy, excitement, worry, sadness, and more. But also we have a lot of hope. I cannot explain it, but things feel different this time.

I will update the blog after my appointments, I promise.

I went in for 12 week scan today (Tuesday) and everything looks good. I have consulted with both the doctor (I am with the Maternal Fetal Medicine group at Memorial Hospital already and will be exclusively under their care for the duration of my pregnancy) and the genetic counselor, and while the risks are high, both are also optimistic. What has happened before (high Alpha-Feta Protein levels and growth restriction) are "unexplained" and there is always the chance that everything will be perfect this time.

My next ultrasound is not until June 17th so likely there will be not much to report until then.  I will have some more lab work done between now and then, but June will be the next big update.

In other news, I was "let go" a few weeks ago, my position was eliminated to make room for a full time HR person.  It was a disappointing and sudden end to a long relationship with the company, but I am trying to see the silver lining. Being a pregnant military wife who could possibly be on bed rest in a few months doesn't exactly make me very marketable, so for now I'm just going to take advantage of the extra time and less stress. Charles will be changing jobs this summer (around July) and we will be in CO at least until summer 2015.  He is also having LASIK surgery done this week so it's a busy time around here!

Thank you again for your support. We love and appreciate you so much!

Hugs,
Beth and Charles


P.S. Emmy is calling this baby Pickled Peaches.