Today we had an ultrasound done to see our sweet Meg. It was so fun to see her moving around waving at us and even when she showed off her pouty lips. I can't wait to kiss those sweet lips of hers. I love looking at her profile. I could stare at it all day.
She is weighing 1lb 1oz and she looks great.
Because of my age we went to see a high risk dr today to check for down syndrome, trisomy 18 and spinal biffida. Unfortunately on the ultra sound they showed a calcium deposit on one of her chambers in her heart. This is what they call (ICEF) Intracardiac Echogenic Focus and normally this would not be a big deal for most pregnant women, but with my age and the blood work that I had done the risk is increased for downs. Fortunately the risk is small and they call it just an increased risk, but it was enough to knock the wind out of me and it made me want to get on my knees right there and start praying. I have cried on and off all day today, but I do believe she will be fine and even if she isn't we will love her know matter what.
Justin always kids me about being a rebel or being mean and on the way home I told him you think I am mean now wait until someone says something about my child. That would send me over the edge. I know how mean people can be when it comes to things like that, but we are choosing to believe that God is in control and he will work this out for us know matter what.
I asked Justin how do you turn it over to God and stop worrying. I know I am suppose to trust and have faith and I claim that I do, but Lord I am still trying to give it ALL to you.
We will go back in 8 weeks and have another ultrasound then and at that time we will decide if we will do an amniocentesis.
I am so glad to know that our baby girl is already loved by so many and so many of you are praying for us right now. I know you never know what to say when you hear news like this, but two of my favorite things I was told today was.
our pastors wife sent me this and oh how true it is
Philippians 4:6-7
6 Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. 7 Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus
and my other favorite was Justin's friend Lance when he told him the news his reply was
Will definitely pray. She's normal in God's eyes no matter what her make up is!!!!!
once again how true that is.. in Genesis it says God created us in his image. I will take peace in that....
