I'm 32 weeks pregnant today....and overall still feel pretty good. We went to the Perinatologist this morning for a sonogram. I love going to those because we get to see literally every inch of Mallory's body...she showed us the blood flowing through her umbilical cord and heart. We listening to her heartbeat, which was 145 at the time and she measured the fluid around her. As she does the ultrasound she explains what she's looking at and said everything looked really good.
She then looked at our "second child" as we call it "Freddy Fibroid." You kinda have to just find something to laugh about or it could be super scary :) She measured it and then put all the numbers in. She said Mallory was exactly 4lbs, which we thought was good. She was 2lbs 11 oz at our last sono at 28 weeks.
I went to the bathroom....a regular occurence lately :) and when I returned Dr. Atkinson's nurse was there. They had shown him the numbers and all and said that Mallory is only in the 23rd percentile for growth. She should be larger than 4lbs. Yes...we know ultrasounds aren't always accurate but the technology that they have is pretty darn close. She said that since the fibroid has actually grown in the last four weeks they are afraid it is taking nutrients from the baby and therefore wanted to start NST (Non-Stress Test) monitoring twice a week from now one. Basically they hook me up to the monitor and monitor for contractions, Mallory's heartbeat, and her movements. She has to meet several criteria to pass the test and if she doesn't then we look into other measures.
We had the first test today and she was sleeping so they came in and "buzzed" my tummy and woke her up. She moved around after that. She passed for today. I go back this week on Friday and then after that I go every Monday and Thursday.
I am also keeping a chart for her movements on a daily basis. This will also help us make sure she is not in any stress.
We trust that God is in control and I know He is going to take care of our baby girl....but we are also preparing everything just in case she decides she wants to get out of there early :)
Thank you for all your prayers and I will be sure to keep everyone updated!!
Love!
Ryan, Liz, & Mallory
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Sunday, July 25, 2010
It's Been A Good Trip :)
Well Ryan and I are packing up to head home today. It's been a very good trip and we are so thankful that we were able to make it. We got here on Wednesday and just hung out at the house for a while. On Thursday and Friday we visited Ryan's mom, walked the mall, and took Nana and Paw Paw out to dinner for their 50th anniversary (which was in May). Saturday was the baby shower and it was wonderful. Nana, Sissy, and Melinda worked so hard and we are so thankful for everyone who came and showered little Mallory with so many blessings.
We are excited to get home though....only 2 weeks until we both get back into the swing of school. I'm praying I'm able to make it through a full day...I get tired sooo easily. But it'll be ok! This week is full of doctor's appointments, Ryan has a few trainings, and finishing up getting stuff ready for Mallory so we don't have to worry about it when school starts.
And....Clyde has had a great time at Grammy and Papa's....but he's ready to come home too. Papa fed him a carrot the other night and he sorta liked it. He loves them bunches but I bet they are ready to get rid of him too :)
Love,
Ryan, Liz, Mallory, & Clyde
We are excited to get home though....only 2 weeks until we both get back into the swing of school. I'm praying I'm able to make it through a full day...I get tired sooo easily. But it'll be ok! This week is full of doctor's appointments, Ryan has a few trainings, and finishing up getting stuff ready for Mallory so we don't have to worry about it when school starts.
And....Clyde has had a great time at Grammy and Papa's....but he's ready to come home too. Papa fed him a carrot the other night and he sorta liked it. He loves them bunches but I bet they are ready to get rid of him too :)
Love,
Ryan, Liz, Mallory, & Clyde
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
On the way......
We are headed down to Nederland. We left yesterday and drove to Corsicana, where we spent the night. We could have driven farther but because I'm 31 weeks pregnant we decided to take it easy and take two days. We are going to finish it out today....I'm feeling pretty good :) Prayers accepted though for peace of mind and safe travel.
Things are going well for us...we were so blessed on Sunday by Mallory's baby shower in Plains. She is definitely never going to go naked :) We are so very thankful for all of God's blessings!!!!
Love,
Ryan, Liz, Mallory, & Puppy Clyde
Things are going well for us...we were so blessed on Sunday by Mallory's baby shower in Plains. She is definitely never going to go naked :) We are so very thankful for all of God's blessings!!!!
Love,
Ryan, Liz, Mallory, & Puppy Clyde
Friday, July 16, 2010
Praising the Lord for HE Provides
Well alot has happened in our lives in the past week!!
A week ago Ryan got a call from the Seagraves Elementary principal asking him if he would be interested in coming for an interview for a Kindergarten position. Of course he said yes :) Seagraves was one of the schools that he had just sent in an application even though they didn't necessarily have any openings at the time. We were prayerful as this was his first interview in a couple of weeks and frankfully he was getting a little depressed about the whole situation. We knew God was going to provide but Ryan was feeling defeated....he had sat through about 6 hour and a half-two hour interviews only to be told that he wasn't the right one for the job.
We had plans to go to Ruidoso for the weekend and so we packed up and headed to Seagraves for his interview and then we were going to just leave from there for Ruidoso. Ryan was in the interview for 2 hours and 45 minutes!!! He came out and felt extremely positive about the experience--he had spent over an hour with the principals and then about an hour talking to another kindergarten teacher. While he was in his interview he got another call to set up an interview with another school that would've been closer but we just kept praying for God's will and for Him to only open the door He wanted for Ryan.
We had a wonderful time in Ruidoso celebrating a good family friend's birthday and just relaxing :) We came home on Sunday since Ryan had another interview on Monday afternoon. He had that interview and when he was finished found that Seagraves had called :) They offered him the kindergarten position and of course he accepted!!!! It is going to be an interesting school year with both of us starting new jobs and him having to drive about an hour one way but when we look back at the last year of our lives we are just simply amazed at how God has answered EVERY one of our prayers:
Last June we decided it was time to start a family---Answered
In February we started praying about moving/a house--Answered
In February when we decided to move we started praying for our future jobs--Answered
So many other prayers have been answered but these have been so evident in our lives!!
We are getting excited--Mallory's baby shower in Plains is this Sunday at 2pm and then on Tuesday we are going to travel down to Nederland (taking our time of course...I will be 31 weeks pregnant on Tuesday) and have our last celebration next Saturday!!!
We are happy to get to travel down to Nederland--please pray for our safety and for a continued healthy pregnancy! We are all a little nervous-I've been feeling good though and we need to go down to see family.
Sorry it's so long...just so much to celebrate and Praise the Lord for!!!!!
Love,
Ryan, Liz, Mallory, & Clyde
A week ago Ryan got a call from the Seagraves Elementary principal asking him if he would be interested in coming for an interview for a Kindergarten position. Of course he said yes :) Seagraves was one of the schools that he had just sent in an application even though they didn't necessarily have any openings at the time. We were prayerful as this was his first interview in a couple of weeks and frankfully he was getting a little depressed about the whole situation. We knew God was going to provide but Ryan was feeling defeated....he had sat through about 6 hour and a half-two hour interviews only to be told that he wasn't the right one for the job.
We had plans to go to Ruidoso for the weekend and so we packed up and headed to Seagraves for his interview and then we were going to just leave from there for Ruidoso. Ryan was in the interview for 2 hours and 45 minutes!!! He came out and felt extremely positive about the experience--he had spent over an hour with the principals and then about an hour talking to another kindergarten teacher. While he was in his interview he got another call to set up an interview with another school that would've been closer but we just kept praying for God's will and for Him to only open the door He wanted for Ryan.
We had a wonderful time in Ruidoso celebrating a good family friend's birthday and just relaxing :) We came home on Sunday since Ryan had another interview on Monday afternoon. He had that interview and when he was finished found that Seagraves had called :) They offered him the kindergarten position and of course he accepted!!!! It is going to be an interesting school year with both of us starting new jobs and him having to drive about an hour one way but when we look back at the last year of our lives we are just simply amazed at how God has answered EVERY one of our prayers:
Last June we decided it was time to start a family---Answered
In February we started praying about moving/a house--Answered
In February when we decided to move we started praying for our future jobs--Answered
So many other prayers have been answered but these have been so evident in our lives!!
We are getting excited--Mallory's baby shower in Plains is this Sunday at 2pm and then on Tuesday we are going to travel down to Nederland (taking our time of course...I will be 31 weeks pregnant on Tuesday) and have our last celebration next Saturday!!!
We are happy to get to travel down to Nederland--please pray for our safety and for a continued healthy pregnancy! We are all a little nervous-I've been feeling good though and we need to go down to see family.
Sorry it's so long...just so much to celebrate and Praise the Lord for!!!!!
Love,
Ryan, Liz, Mallory, & Clyde
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
29 Weeks Today!!!
It's flying by and we are continually thankful for the cool weather God has blessed us with since moving. I know the summer isn't over and it'll probably get hot but I'm taking it one day at a time. We have had alot of rain---10+ inches in two days!!! Dad's crops look great though and I know all the farmes out here are thankful for the moisture :)
Baby girl is doing great...we had a checkup last week and she now weighs in at about 2lbs 11oz. She is active and always moving! The doctor did confirm that because of the fibroid that I have I will have to undergo a C-section for delivery....but they will also get a better look at the fibroid and be able to see whether they can remove it or not. I'm not really thrilled about it....but at least I know now and have 10 weeks to get over it. :)
Not much else going on here....just getting settled into our home and trying to get the nursery ready! Ryan is still searching and praying for the right job for him this year....please continue to pray for that! We know God has a plan for him....and remain faithful that He will provide!!!
Love,
Ryan, Liz, Baby B, & Clyde (who loves his new dog house that Grammy & Grandpa got him)
Baby girl is doing great...we had a checkup last week and she now weighs in at about 2lbs 11oz. She is active and always moving! The doctor did confirm that because of the fibroid that I have I will have to undergo a C-section for delivery....but they will also get a better look at the fibroid and be able to see whether they can remove it or not. I'm not really thrilled about it....but at least I know now and have 10 weeks to get over it. :)
Not much else going on here....just getting settled into our home and trying to get the nursery ready! Ryan is still searching and praying for the right job for him this year....please continue to pray for that! We know God has a plan for him....and remain faithful that He will provide!!!
Love,
Ryan, Liz, Baby B, & Clyde (who loves his new dog house that Grammy & Grandpa got him)
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