Number 4 is on the way!

After the beauty of the positive pregnancy test, for me, the worry sets in. It is a constant barrage of questions in my mind:

• Will I miscarry again?
• Am I spotting?
• Do my boobs hurt?
• Will I make it to term?
• What will my cervix do this time?
• Will I get shots?
• Will I be on bedrest? 
• What about the other kiddos?

The list in endless, but in this pregnancy, started off much earlier.  As in the other pregnancies, I started spotting at 6 weeks.  I made an appointment and went in for an ultrasound.  The tech was quick and quiet and my heart sank.  As I waited to see the doctor, I knew I had not seen a heartbeat.  I googled in the waiting room what a 6 week ultrasound might look like.  Our little pics looked nothing like what I saw. I was sure of my dates, so I immediately thought the worst.  In meeting with the doc, she ordered a follow-up ultrasound in a week's time, but also did not give much hope.  Either my dates were off or this was a miscarriage.  I prepared for the worst.

That was a long week (and maybe a sign of things to come).  We went for the follow-up ultrasound expecting to see nearly the same thing.  However, this time I noticed something immediately-A HEARTBEAT!  It was unmistakable to my novice eye and we were so thrilled.  For now, the little one was right on track and beginning to grow into our newest baby.  We crafted a plan of attack beginning at week 15 with shots and a few cervical checks along the way.  I couldn't wait to see more pics of the little one soon.