First Ultrasound for Baby #4

Yes, I'm pregnant! My fourth baby!!! Aahhh!!! But don't get me wrong, I'm very excited about this new blessing that has come into my life. It was definitely an unplanned pregnancy, but then none of my pregnancies were planned. Back on January 6th, I asked my kids, "what would you do if you're mom ended up pregnant?" At the time, I still hadn't known that I was pregnant. I distinctly remember Chelsea telling me that she would push me down the stairs. No, she would push Zach into me! Of course, she was kidding!

The following day Natalie and I were walking around in Walgreens waiting for Derick's insulin and we came across the pregnancy tests. It took me several looks and walking aways before I said 'forget it' and picked one up to buy it. I got home and took it and the + sign showed up faster than I could get off the toilet and flush it. How could this be? After 11 years, I would be starting over again! I told my kids later that day with the boys laughing and Chelsea crying and upset! The father (Dean) isn't too happy about it...his loss! Friends and family seem to be very excited for me!

In the following days, I had made an appointment with Brenda to confirm the pregnancy. With me having high blood pressure and high cholesterol and being 35 when I deliver, I was referred to Dr. Kerns, OB/GYN in Wausau. Met with his nurse first and was told that my blood pressure meds weren't good for the baby. Then met with the doctor two weeks later (2 weeks ago). Doctor's going to monitor my blood pressure and also talked about inducing my labor a week early due to my quick labors and long drive. Also set up an ultrasound appointment because my uterus was slightly larger than it should be for my due date which was Aug 30th according to my last period.

I went for my first ultrasound yesterday. Only one baby present....YAYNESS!!! Baby was moving around quite a bit. Heartbeat was 172 bpm. It kind of reminded me of a hummingbird's wings moving. Baby is looking good. New estimated due date is Sept. 4th which would go back to when I thought I conceived (Dec 11/12th). Chelsea says picture 2 looks like a squirrel...upside down with head being the fluffy tail. Zach says picture 1 looks like a bird. The nurse doing the ultrasound called it a gummy bear.