Wave Has Subsided

All I have to say is thank God for my doctor! She is so what I need! I had an appointment today and she walked in and said, "whatever you heard the 25th disregard!" She proceeded to tell me that her colleagues were more conservative than she is and felt there was no reason for me to be on bedrest any longer. She put a few restrictions still but all very small. My doctor seems to think that I have 90% chance of the placenta rising and not causing any problem. Mandy sounded great and Katie was there to hear the heartbeat...boy did she think that was neat! What a relief! So I am now feeling less stressed and am insisting that I enjoy this pregnancy! I need to not deprive myself of feeling the joy that God has blessed us with.

A NEW WAVE

Our house hold has experienced a tiny wave in the past couple of days. I have found out I have placenta previa and they want me on bedrest. It has taken our wind out of our sails a bit because I have been feeling so great I really didn't want to stop and take a rest. But, apparently I have to, which can be rather frustrating. I am talking to my doctor tomorrow and will find out how long term this will be. I have talked to various people that have had placenta previa and they have had comforting words and have been an encouragement. It's nice to know that someone else has been through it and has been successful. It's just another bump in the road which I am optimistic we will weather.

MORE PICTURES

Amanda was constantly going back to playing peek-a-boo with her hands across her face, it was very cute. In the other picture of course she was showing off her little foot. Her video tape had a great picture of both of them next to one another neatly. We are very excited about her arrival but we are patiently waiting.

IT'S OFFICIAL PEANUT'S IDENITY HAS BEEN REVEALED

After a long wait Peanut's idenity has been revealed! Peanut will forever be known as Amanda! Yes it is true...the Thibaults are having another girl! Looks like the winners of our poll are Nana, the Mama, and Uncle Gord! Amanda, "Mandy" is absolutely beautiful! She was a stinker...it wasn't until 3 minutes before we left that she revealed her idenity but I had a good talking to her when I walked to get her moving! Her heart was strong and we could see the four chambers. All of her parts were there and she is measuring exactly where she is supose to be! We are relieved and excited about our new little girl! More pictures to come....but I thought I wouldn't keep you all waiting for any longer.

What an Emotional Week So Far!

It is hard to believe that I am 18 1/2 weeks pregnant. It doesn't seem real to me but in the same sense it does. I think after five miscariages I have learned defense mechanisms. It is hard to not believe anymore because it is apparent their is something kicking me lately and it is not my husband while we are sleeping. Peanut has been very active the last couple of days and whenever I have a moment where I think there is something wrong he/she will wiggle and kick. What an incredible blessing! You would think that this is my first pregnancy! I cry over everything! The baby hiccuped for the first time yesterday and I got teary eyed because it will not be the last time he will hiccup. Soon he will hiccup air and have an absolutely adorable sound while he/she will be doing it. I cry when I read on a website I frequent, that he/she is 6 inches long, is starting grow hair and is swallowing. I think of all the pavement he/she's little legs will travel and what kinds of foods he/she will be swallowing. The funniest yet was today my friend Cathy came over and brought the baby swing I was buying from her and I looked at it in my living room and got teary eyed just imagining a small little baby rocking in that swing and I couldn't imagine that I could have third different personality in my children. Every little step feels new and I cannot wait to stop calling peanut he/she. I am excited for my ultrasound but a little anxious about the health of the baby. I have to put that aside and remember to trust. I am grateful for the opportunity God has given me to have a feeling of innocence of pregnancy instead of constant worry....which I could have easily done. I am grateful that after all we have been through he has blessed us abundantly over and over.

TOOTHLESS WONDER!

It finally came out! Praise God! For the last month Molly has had a wiggly front tooth and the last couple of weeks it was rather deformed. Finally at school, her friend told her she should just twist and pull! She came home and proudly showed off her little baby tooth. I could not help but remember when that little tooth came in! I was so excited and noticed quickly how it changed her face and smile! Now we are in the next stage of big teeth for a tiny head. She'll be so cute! I can't wait for her grown up smile. But I have to admitt....it is bittersweet that she has a tooth coming that will be with her for a long time!

SUMMER HAS BEGUN!

Last Saturday night we had our first fire of the summer/spring. Katie had her first smore and decided she didn't like the marshmallows. (even though you can see that she didn't mind them enough that it was in her mouth) The girls were very good about sitting on the swing and not getting up without asking due to us sitting close to the fire. Fire saftey was number one according to Molly! Molly of course thought the highlight of the evening was the endless smores she thought she was going to have and Katie liked just the chocolate and crackers! Mommy liked all of them very much! Hmmm! Mommy loves to be pregnant sometimes!