New Ultrasound Update

Good News! The SCH (subchorionic hemorrhage) has shrunk to half its size! That is really good news as is the fact that I have no symptoms. We were able to see our little baby kicking and punching and waving at us today. The heartbeat is strong and we are feeling really good about everything. I'm still supposed to take it easy - no exercise, no lifting or pushing or pulling. And we will see the perinatologist in the next few weeks.

Thank you for all of your prayers and positive thoughts. We know we are truly blessed.

Baby Update

This is a rather belated update on all that is happening with Baby #4.  I went to see a midwife right before departing for Utah.  She saw me for a total of 10 minutes and left me feeling rather uneasy and on a new quest for someone to get me through the next 7 months.  I found a new doctor who I'm still not overly thrilled with but he has done leaps and bounds more than the first one.  My new doc ran all the tests and did an in-office ultrasound to determine the due date. 

It was upon doing the ultrasound that he discovered a subchorionic hemorrhage. 
He told me that the lining of the membranes had pulled away from the uterus and blood was pooling back there.  It is a fair sized hemorrhage measuring at 4x2x.5 cm.  I return next week to see if it is growing.  The doctor said he wasn't too concerned and after getting on the internet I understand his attitude a little more. 

There is really nothing I can do.  I didn't do anything to make this happen and there is nothing that can guarantee I won't lose the baby.  Bedrest is a heated debate on the topic.  Some believe it is your only hope and others say it does nothing.  I've attempted to put myself on a modified bedrest from what I've read of others' experiences - no lifting, pulling, pushing etc.  But with 3 kids and a husband very busy at work it has been nearly impossible.  There is a chance that if the hemorrhage has continued to grow, I will be placed on bedrest.  This terrifies both Marc and I as we have no idea how we would manage.  Definitely missing the support of friends and family close by when things like this crop up. But we prefer bedrest to complete placental abruption which is what happens if the bleeding does not stop.

We will keep everyone posted on what is going on and we're keeping our thoughts positive and our prayers strong.  We want this little one to join our family and to be healthy.  Thank you for all of your thoughts and prayers also.

A New Year

We had a wonderful time in Utah.  Unfortunately, I became ill right before we left and then remained sick the entire two weeks we were in Utah and passed it along to my entire family.  But even with stuffy heads and rotten coughs, we had a lovely time.  Lots of fun playing with friends and family.  We got a little sledding in - it was Addison's first time.  She did catch some air a couple of times and crashed in the snow but still seemed to enjoy herself.  The boys of course loved every minute.

Lots of parties and family gatherings.  The kids got to bond with their cousins and the adults got in a few games.  We were incredibly spoiled with gifts, entertainment, love and company.  It was hard to come back.  But at least we were excited to get out of the freezing cold of Utah to the sunny warmth of Florida.  Who knew there would be a cold front that would freeze little Florida for over a week.  Parkas, gloves, hats and boots are running rampant among the palm trees.  If it is going to be this cold then it might as well snow.  Which apparently it might on Saturday - flurries but still SNOW IN FLORIDA!

The boys are back to school and enjoying themselves.  Campbell has been the Super Star of his preschool this week and reveling in the attention.  We thought for sure Coleman would have lost his other front tooth by now but it is still hanging in by a thread.  No, "All I Want for Christmas is My Two Front Teeth".  Addison puts on her backpack in the morning and gets ready to head to "class".  She is so anxious to start school but has a LONG wait ahead.


I'm hanging in there - trying to find an OB/GYN is harder than I thought.  We have another appointment next week.  We'll see if he's a winner.  I figure if this is my last pregnancy, I'm going to have a doctor that I connect with.  I want this to be a really positive experience, and for me that means having a doctor that I can really talk to.  Keep your fingers crossed.

Marc is back to work and working hard.  I will start going in to learn the business one day a week.  Addison will join me and do her "work" while I'm there.  We'll see how that goes.  And Marc has started running again.  I'm glad he enjoys it.  It's pure torture to me but he can run his little heart out.

Miss you all and look forward to the many visits awaiting us!!!!