Wednesday, December 28, 2011

My, My, Look at the time

Sigh (it's a good one :)......I just hit my 32 week mark with little Hobart.  It seems sooooooooo long ago since we found out we were pregnant.  I was thinking tonight how weird it was that just 28 weeks ago, I was scouring the internet for bloodwork charts for beta numbers and progesterone numbers.  At that point, we were told little Hobart might not really stick around so....I held my breath for a bit.  Well, Hobart was proving he wanted to stick around, so I breathed a little.  Then we were told around 8 weeks Hobart might have some genetic abnormalities based on an ultrasound so.....I started holding my breath again.  We opted not to do the testing as it wouldn't change Hobart's outcome.  At my 20 week ultrasound, we were told Hobart had normal looking anatomy but that I had low amniotic fluid.  My chart was dinged and I would have to be checked on frequently starting around 30 weeks to make sure Hobart didn't have to come into this world early.  Geez, can someone throw us a stinkin' bone here??? I'm turning blue from holding my breath for so long haha.  Well, I slowly started breathing again after my montly doctor appointments were consistently showing that Hobart was growing right on track.  So here we are, sitting at 32 weeks.  It's such a great feeling to know that we are definitely in the home stretch and that if Hobart comes a little early, that the chances of survival are getting better and better as the weeks turn.  I can't wait to see what Hobart looks like (mainly if the attire should be the cute flowered headband and ruffle butt or the tractor and green camo onesie :).  Does he/she have a ton of hair (that kid better with all the reflux I've had), my nose (poor child), my dimple, Jer's facial structure????  The questions and thoughts are endless.  I won't lie though, it is still in the back of my mind if Hobart will have Down's.  My OB and perinatologist at this point do not think that will be the case, but since we didn't do the testing we truly won't know until Hobart graces this world.  And if Hobart does have Down's (or some other genetic abnormality), that is what God wanted and we are blessed parents to be chosen for little Hobart.

3 comments:

  1. Dear Sara and Jeremy,

    IWe had no idea what you have faced with this pregnancy. WOW!! Just a few more weeks and you will be a "Mom"...You will be a wonderful Mom and Dad...

    We love you.

    Lois and for Gary

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  2. You two will be great parents no matter the outcome. Down's or not, your nose or Jer's, completely bald or a full head of hair... God will give you a beautiful baby to love and the strength you'll need to care for him/her. I had no idea of the trials you guys have faced through this pregnancy. I'll be praying for a quick and safe delivery of little Hobart, quick healing for you, and peace with whatever the outcomes may be.

    Kerrie

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  3. Hey Sara! Praying for you and Jeremy. Praying for the peace that passes understanding for you and Jeremy and a safe delivery for Hobart!

    Sarah Graham

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