Jelly Bean Lives!

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We had our first ultrasound today and so far our little Jelly Bean is good! More than good! He or she is measuring a few days ahead of schedule at 6 Weeks 5 days and my due date has been moved up from January 6 to January 3rd! We didn’t measure the heartbeat today because Dr. K said they’ve stopped putting the Doppler on the heartbeat this early. She didn’t go into a lot of detail as to why, but I’m rolling with it. I was a little disappointed, but we could all see that the little heart was beating good and strong and Dr. K said it looked like it’s well over a 100 which is where we want it to be at this stage. So for now we’ll have to settle for just seeing the heartbeat. Which was AMAZING! I know we have a long way to go, but for today, everything is perfect. Yay! Thank you, God!

FirstUS-6W5D

Now, you might be noticing that there’s another sphere in the image that looks a lot like another sac. We all took a double take when the image first came up on screen. This is a natural pregnancy so that would be crazy! Even Dr. K was looking at it with interest at first, but then she said it wasn’t another sac. What’s strange about it is at first she said it was my ovary, but then she found both my ovaries, and explained that it was just the way the ultrasound was showing up because it creates a mirror image. I’m still not convinced. I have never seen this with any of my previous pregnancies, but for now, I’m taking her word for it. Either way, there doesn’t seem to be another baby in there so if there was a second conception, it must not be developing normally. I’m not sure how to feel about it. I guess for now, I’m going to go with the mirror image explanation so it doesn’t mess with my head too much and we’ll see how things look at my next scan.

That’s about it for now. Today, I am beyond relieved and happy and trying very hard to not look ahead to what can still go wrong. And I’m trying even harder to not think about what has gone wrong in the past. Dr. K, was very reassuring and kept saying everything looked great and to try and not worry because so far everything is perfect. So that is what I’m choosing to believe. Yes, this could still go wrong, but it’s just as possible it could all go right this time.

We have our next scan on Wednesday. So we’ll see how little Jelly Bean is doing then. Thank you so much for continuing to keep us in your prayers!

 

 

 

62 thoughts on “Jelly Bean Lives!”

  6. Yay, so glad the baby is growing healthy and strong. I’ll continue to pray for you both! I’ve just been patiently stalking your page all day long waiting to hear how baby is doing 🙂

  9. There are no words to express how happy I am to see this – I am so thrilled for you guys and hopeful for continued good news!

    1. Thank you so much hon. Your continued support means so much! I’m so hopeful for good news to come for you very soon too!

  10. What an amazing news! I could not be happier for you guys. Stay positive – things look beyond perfect as they are meant to. Your prayers are being answered. Yay!

  12. Holy macaroni! Praises to God! Try not to think of the negative. This is a new season. A new pregnancy. New circumstances. New everything! Try not to base your faith or hope on past experiences. It will rob you of all peace and joy. Xoxoxo

  16. I am soooo happy for you! I kept checking all day to see your update but then I had to go teach tonight. As soon as I got home I checked and here you are sharing the news I thought you would be! Yay!!!!!!! I will keep sending prayers your way!

    1. Aw thanks hon <3 Sorry to keep you waiting! I had a ton of errands to run after my appointment and was getting so anxious to get home and update all of you! I'm so relieved!

      I am constantly sending prayers your way too!

  19. Yay! I’ve been waiting for the result of your 1st US! I’m so happy for both of you. Will continue to pray for your healthy pregnancy. This is all new and just continue to be positive. God answers our prayers!

  20. Best news ever!! I know it’s almost impossible to trust it’ll be okay, but at this point you don’t have any evidence otherwise. Fingers crossed and can’t wait to see more good updates!!

    1. Thank hon! It’s so true. Right now, everything looks really good. I’m just trying to focus on that and not look too far ahead right now. Hope you and your little one are doing well!

  24. Woohoo!!! Such relief. So happy to hear this news! Grow jelly bean grow!! You have like a million fans already!!! High fives & hugs babe! xx

    1. Thanks hon <3 I just had another scan and all is good 🙂 I'm going to post an update now. Your support means so much! You are still my biggest inspiration! XOXO

      1. This is wonderful wonderful news! I’m so over the moon for you hun!!! I am hoping and praying so hard for you. You are totally MY biggest inspiration! So much love your way xxx

        1. Thank you so so much hon! Your prayers and love mean so much! As always, I’m sending so much love and prayers back to you. <3

  26. Oh, honey, I am so very happy for you! Wicked stoked! I’m going to be praying for that little Bean and for you, Mommy! This is so very incredible and I am praying for a great scan on Wednesday!

  28. Hi there, I just stumbled upon your blog after googling “ivf + pgd” since we might be heading down that road 🙁 After reading your story and trying to catch up, I just had to comment and say congratulations and best wishes- I’ll be hoping right along with you! Take care!

    1. Thank you so much! I’m so so sorry to hear about all your losses too hon. Sending so much hope back to you! I just added your blog to my follow list. I will be following and keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.

    1. Thank you so much hon <3 Your prayers means mean so much! I am constantly praying for you too! I hope you had a wonderful mini vacation. I'm going to read your post all about it now!

    1. Thanks hon 🙂 I’m about to post an update. I just had another scan and all is still good. I’m so relieved. Still scared, but remaining so hopeful 🙂 Congratulations to you too! Praying for you and your little one.

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