Doctor Appt.

I had a check up today and all is looking well. I am still measuring ahead (26 weeks today). Baby's heart rate was in the 140s. I'm thankful to be having "boring" appointments!

24 Week Belly

My ever growing belly... I had the first stranger ask me when I was due the other day! At least it's looking like a pregnant belly and not just some extra pudge around the waist.

Statistics

Below are the statistics for the survival rate of infants born prematurely. Since I am at risk for premature labor, I continue to check on the survival rate of the baby at each stage. I am so thankful to already be at 24 weeks. Obviously, I would not want the baby to be born yet, but at least I know there's a chance of survival and that chance keeps increasing with each day from here on out!

21 weeks and less 0%
22 weeks 0-10%*
23 weeks 10-40%
24 weeks 40-70%
25 weeks 50-80%
26 weeks 80-90%
27 weeks >90%
30 weeks >95%
34 weeks >98%

New pictures of baby

I had an ultrasound a couple days ago and all is looking well. The baby is still measuring a couple weeks ahead(I think we may just have a big baby on our hands!). His estimated weight was 1 pound 5 ounces. It was so fun to see our little one again and so reassuring to know he's doing well.

Face Shot



I think he's going to be a thinker!

22 Weeks

My belly has really grown in the last couple weeks. My appetite really increased just in time for the Holidays. See the effects below:

20w 4d

Today I am exactly how far along I was when we lost our little Samuel. I can't help but think about how completely formed and perfect he was and how this baby is that same size. From here on out, I will be experiencing new things in pregnancy that I was not able to experience before. There is such a whirl of emotions, missing Samuel, being excited about this baby, etc... Just as we dedicated Samuel to the Lord, we are dedicating this little boy to Him and leaving this pregnancy in the Lord's hands, knowing that He knows what is best.

20 weeks

Well, half way there! Right now the baby is about 10.5oz and 10 inches long. I have really started to feel the baby move (which is the absolute best part of pregnancy!) and Seth has been able to feel him a couple times as well. Everything else is going well so far. I'm starting to pop out. Here is my 20 week photo. Oh and I got a new hair cut today as well, it feels good to get it off my shoulders. Thanks again for all your prayers!