Lily in 4D!!

Well, where do I start to explain what all has happened since my last blog post? First I spent a few days in the hospital after my blood pressure shot up to 160/90 and they were testing me for eclampsia. Well praise the Lord I did not have eclampsia they just said that I had Gestational Hypertension and that eventually it would turn into eclampsia so they wanted to start monitoring me weekly. They also said that I have Gestational Diabetes which means that I have to prick my finger four times a day and I am taking a low dose of insulin by mouth in the morning and at night. With all that being said I am now seeing a specialist every Monday and my regular OB every Thursday until I deliver. I told Ford the other day that the Diabetes is very difficult and that if it wasn't for her then I probably wouldn't be so compliant. Lets just say if it wasn't for her I would have had a huge piece of my shower cake at work! I have cut out all sweets altogether and have only been eating sugarfree or no sugar added things. The doctors are more concerned about the hypertension and they say that as long as my blood pressure stays low then they will not take her early! The gestational diabetes could inhibit her lung growth if it gets out of hand so I want her to stay in as long as possible. They said they would not let me go past 39 weeks and if my blood pressure goes high they will take her right then. I will be 35 weeks this Saturday so the goal is to make it to at least 37 weeks so please pray that my blood pressure continues to be good. On a more positive note since we see the specialist every Monday we get an ultrasound now every week! This past Monday they turned on the 4D ultrasound and we were able to get a profile view. Now when looking at the picture below you are looking at her face with her left arm/hand up by her face. On Monday Lily was oblique and according to the ultrasound tech she looked like she was laying in a hammock however, today Lily was back head down so hopefully she will stay that way this time. Once again Ford and I appreciate your continued prayers and support. Please continue to pray that Ford will find a job as well.

Out with the Old in with the New!

Well it is hard to believe that it is already 2010, time really goes by quickly! This past year was a year full of blessings and sadness. The biggest blessing this year was to find out in June that Ford and I were expecting our first child. I also started a new job this year assisting in the opening of The Woodlands at Furman and that has been an experience. We have also had our share of difficult times this year with the loss of Ford's cousin Holly and Ford losing his job at the beginning of December. As we are getting ready for this new year I am appreciative of what the Lord has blessed us with. The Lord has been so faithful to Ford and me and he has always been there to pick us up when we were down. I am also thankful for having such a supportive husband who puts up with my crying spells and constant tiredness lately. Ford is so sweet to me and the best part of all is he doesn't judge me. I have learned recently that I have to quit trying to please everyone in my life and to just focus on pleasing the Lord, Ford and myself. Ford has always supported me and reassures me how proud he is of me which is always nice to hear. I am thankful to have a good support system in our family and know that Lily is fortunate in her grandparents and fortunate to have a great-grandparent. As this year ends I am setting goals for this next year beginning with growing closer to the Lord and being more aware of His voice. I am also excited about the journey of parenthood we are about to embark on and my goal is to be the type of mother the Lord wishes for me to be. I want to be a better person this year and teach that to Lily. Thank you all for your support and continued prayers as we continue our journey.