Third time's a charm

That's right, third time's a charm! Three is a magic number! Knock(ed) (up) three times! Two's company, three's a crowd? Nah, maybe not that one.

[Three's because I have been pregnant 3 times, but together, we do have four children ;)]

Honestly, the third time being pregnant has not really been a charm so far, but the ending result will be wonderful, we know it.

I've had about 5 ultrasounds in this short 16 weeks and the 6th is scheduled next week. First, to determine our due date. Second, I had some some spotting. Third, the Dr. could not find the heartbeat. Fourth, for genetic screening. Fifth, we had a very scary emergency, exactly 2 weeks ago. Something that left us emotionally drained and praying harder than ever. Initially diagnosed as my placenta detaching, placenta previa. Then, I believe, after all of the prayers of our family and seriously amazing friends, I received a phone call that changed our grim diagnosis to a subchorionic hemorrhage. I have never felt the power of thoughts and prayers more than that very moment. 

Things are still going on, so we have another ultrasound scheduled for Tuesday and we are hoping for amazing news! But, like I said, with all of the people we have had on our side, I feel like there will be nothing but positive progress. 

I have been given so many words of encouragement over these past 2 weeks. Just one of my favorites from a friend that made me realize just how many people I have in my support system, "I can only imagine what heaven sounded like when our prayers came flooding in". 

My husband showed me his strength when I felt broken, with his positive outlook, comfort and amazing support...coming home with something to make me smile with each time he ran out. My Mom jumped on 95 the second Anthony called. Me-mom jumped in to make sure I didn't move off her recliner for a few days! My family prayed SO hard. Friends offered to come take care of me. I even arrived home to beautiful flowers and received the sweetest note and angel. WOW! I may not be right down the street from anyone, but I have a hell of a support system. 

This baby is a fighter, and I have a feeling will be quite the challenge when here. So, during the difficult times, I will look back and remember all of this.

We are not finding out the gender of this baby. One, Two, Three strikes and we're out of the baby making game once our new little bundle is here! So, we wanted to do it different this time.

Oh, and we're going to try for VBA2C. Some will know what I mean, others will have to google. *wink, wink*

And you know what else? 

BAM.