I am very happy to announce that we are having a girl! More importantly, everything seems to be growing at normal rates, and everything is where it should be! We got some of the test results back and so far they have all come back with low risk for things like Downs Syndrome and Trisomy 18. The only concern was some spotting I had this morning, which after an exam was determined to be caused by a polyp. They will be keeping an eye on it, but say it isn't something to worry about. We will be going back to Yale in 4 weeks for another level 2 ultrasound to make sure everything is still going well. We still have a long way to go but this was the first big hurdle and I feel like I can breathe a little easier. I won't feel completely comfortable until I have her in my arms, but we are one step closer! I know Gabe is watching over his little sister!
I have been tired and stressed lately. Going through a subsequent pregnancy is so difficult. I feel like I am constantly waiting for something to happen, and praying every step of the way that it doesn't. I cut my hours at work to give me more time to myself to get the things I need to done before she arrives.
Gabe's upcoming birthday is weighing heavily on my mind. I am so mixed about it. I don't want the day to pass unnoticed and feel I should do something to celebrate and honor my little boy, I just don't know what. One of the biggest things that is getting me through this each and every day is Cherubs. I can't express enough how much that organization has helped me move forward. I am now a representative for all of the New England states and NY and NJ. I know it will be a lot of work, but so would having a little boy running around, and since I can't have him I want spend my time helping others, spreading CDH awareness, and making him proud. I need to do something that matters. Hopefully I can recruit some helpers along the way from friends, family and other Cherub members.
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