Happy Feast of the Visitation (OF) and the Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary (EF)!
It has been so much easier to share little updates and pictures over on Instagram this pregnancy, but I wanted to go back and record some more of those memories here on the blog too. It’s hard to believe that our “baby” will turn six this year, it’s been nearly three years (June 13, 2014) since our last miscarriage, and that we have been blessed with another baby to love. We are so excited to meet her whenever she decides to arrive! Thank you all for the encouragement and prayers!
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My ultrasound and doctor’s appointments went well yesterday. Due to the issues I’m having with my hips and lower back, and the likelihood of re-breaking my tailbone during delivery, my doctor has recommended scheduling an induction for June 17th, when I am 39 weeks pregnant, rather than waiting to see if I go to my due date on June 24th. I have never made it to my due date and have only made it to 39 weeks a few times. I’m guessing it will be sooner. After seeing my chiropractor/physical therapist today, she thinks the baby has dropped since last week and is wondering if I’ll even make it to next weeks appointment. We’ll see! Sean and our oldest son started the drive home today and should be back home by tomorrow night. Hopefully I can at least make it until then.
For reference, here are the past stats:
Captain: 5 days early, 10:24 am, 7 pounds 2 ounces, 20 inches
Rascal: 7 days early, 11:19 am, 7 pounds 11 ounces, 19 inches
Twinkle Toes: 10 days early, 12:55 am, 7 pounds 4 ounces, 19 1/4 inches
Chiquita: 21 days early, 9:54 pm, 7 pounds 4 ounces, 18 1/2 inches
Snuggles: 3 days early, 10:37 pm, 8 pounds 5 ounces, 20 1/2 inches (He was also due on June 24th, 10 years ago, just after I started this blog!)
Rose: 10 days early, 11:49 pm, 8 pounds 1 ounce, 19 inches
Bud: 6 or 16 days early (depending on which due date you went with – cycle or early ultrasound), 10:02 am, 7 pounds 5 ounces, 20 inches
Update: Congratulations to the winner!
Offering my own crosses for you. I hadn't realized how difficult this pregnancy has been. Having been through a couple of difficult pregnancies (the last one being one of them) I can empathize with you. But, the results….(that moment they are in your arms, the first cry, smile make those moments worth every moment). We are looking forward to your announcement of her arrival. And will continue to pray for you all. God bless you!
2017-06-01 03:37:20
Praying for you and your sweet baby!
2017-06-01 04:15:35
Oh Jessica! Brave soul! My heart goes out to you, what a tough, tough pregnancy. I only experienced nausea in one of my pregnancies, and that only off and on for a few weeks (and it was hideously debilitating), so I am in awe of your making it through an entire pregnancy. Add to that the pain due to your tailbone injury and the host of issues you are enduring – oh my goodness – how do you do it?! It must be grit and Grace. God bless you, dear Jessica, for carrying on day in and day out, no matter the trials. You are in our prayers and we are all eagerly anticipating the birth day of your precious daughter – and no more nausea! xoxo
2017-06-01 15:11:17
If possible, please let us know when you go into labor so we can pray with you!
2017-06-01 16:33:57
Dear Dear Jessica, Thank you for sharing these lovely pregnancy photos with us! I continue to ask Saint Gerard each day for his powerful prayers for you and your precious little one in your difficult pregnancy. You truly are an amazing mother! As the days draw closer I can only imagine the anticipation and excitement that you and your husband and children feel. I will continue to pray for a safe delivery and a healthy strong baby girl to join your beautiful family. Our daughter is now expecting their first baby and she too is enduring a high risk pregnancy. She is 12 weeks along. You have been such an inspiration to me as I follow your posts. May God Bless you with strength and comfort Jessica during these last days of your complicated pregnancy. I pray for the severe pain you are enduring to subside after the birth. Very soon you will be holding a tiny precious miracle in your arms. Sincerely, Debbie
2017-06-01 16:48:23
I love the Mother Love prayer book! I can't wait to meet your little one and read the name! I will be praying for you during these last few days!!
2017-06-01 17:56:05
The pics are wonderful, that gown is adorable (I used that kind for ours until they wore out), praying for your last few days that they can get better and you can get some relief.
2017-06-01 19:08:40
Thank you for the latest update concerning your pregnancy. Those photos of your baby girl are precious. Prayers for you and the baby. Hope you feel better. Marilyn
2017-06-01 22:05:37
Prayers that you will be feeling better. Your baby girl is beautiful. Thank you for sharing. Marion
2017-06-01 22:24:23
I prayed those three beautiful prayers for you, Jessica. Thank you for your blog.
2017-06-02 00:21:26
Continued prayers for you and your sweet baby! Did the Strep B protocol work for you, if you were able to try it?
2017-06-02 01:43:54
Praying for you and your family. Your sweet baby will be here very soon:)
2017-06-02 12:37:35
Hi Jessica, Just wanted to let you know I placed you and your precious little one on the tomb of soon to be Blessed Solanus Casey in Detroit, MI this morning, asking him for his intercession for a safe and happy delivery! God Bless you and your family!
2017-06-02 18:49:07
Praying for you. My last pregnancy was incredibly difficult in many ways, so I know the frustration well. Praying that the baby comes soon.
2017-06-03 20:20:35
Hey Jessica, I love the Mother Love prayer book! I can't wait to meet your little one and read the name. Prayers that you will be feeling better. Your baby girl is beautiful. Thank you for sharing.
2017-06-08 20:14:13