Yesterday was Hannah’s 32 week ultrasound. I was very
nervous because it had been about 6 weeks since her last scan. There is always
that thought in the back of my mind of what if the hydrops returns? What if
they find something else?
Thank God, Hannah is completely fine! She weighs about 4
pounds and is measuring exactly where she needs to be.
My favorite part of the appointment was watching the doctor’s
face as he stared at her pictures in disbelief. He told us again yesterday that
she is a miracle. There is no other way to explain it. I know this in my heart,
but it feels so good to hear a doctor say it. Especially when it is the same doctor
that told me I could pray for a miracle but it wasn’t going to happen.
Hannah will be closely monitored from now until delivery. In
addition to our regular check-ups, I’ll have to go to the hospital twice a week
for monitoring until she’s born. These are precautionary measures because she
has Down syndrome. The doctor feels there is no reason to expect anything other
than a normal pregnancy and delivery.
With only 8 (or less) weeks to go, we are starting to get
very excited. I can’t believe that in such a short time, I’ll finally get to meet
this girl that has rocked my world and taught me so much about faith and God’s
goodness. Hannah’s due date was changed to November 28th-
Thanksgiving Day. How perfect.
I continue to humbly thank God for my blessings. I truly
believe he heard my cries and listened to the prayers of everyone that prayed
for Hannah’s life. It has been a remarkable journey- and this is only the
beginning!
