Pregnancy Update

Pictures taken on 3-18-11 
 24 weeks and 5 days pregnant

Pregnancy Update Info:
Because of my post partum complications with blood pressure after Zach was born, Benjamin's platelet and other health complications after he was born, and the fact that I had a stroke, this pregnancy is considered high risk. Along with my regular OB, I also see a Perionatoligist. He specializes in high risk pregnancies. Because I had a stroke in September 2009, my chances of having another stroke are increased when pregnant. I did not realize this until I was already pregnant. So, this will definitely be our last baby. Also, to decrease the risk of another stroke, I have to give myself an injection needle into my stomach every night. This medicine is called Lovenox. It is an anti-coagulant. It prevents my blood from clotting. It stings, and causes bruising. But, I know it is keeping the baby and I safe. I am scheduled to have a C-Section. So just in case the baby comes sooner than scheduled, at 36 weeks pregnant I will be taken off the Lovenox and put on Heparin. It is a blood thinner. It stays in the body for only 12 hours. As opposed to the Lovenox which stays in longer.
This pregnancy has really made me realize how blessed I am to be able to have children on my own. We have so many friends that are not able to conceive children. I am so grateful for modern medicine and my health. I am grateful that sweet baby girl is safe in my tummy. I am grateful for my amazing husband who watches over me every day and helps me through this difficult time. And I am grateful that the Lord has given me these trials to help me realize how truly blessed I am. I don't take one minute for granted.

Special Presents
Showing off my beautiful fresh water Hawaiian pearl necklace. Dan gave this necklace to me as a combined birthday and Valentine's Day present. And I am in love with them. I have always wanted a pearl necklace. I told Dan, "I now feel like a Mom! I have a pearl necklace!" He spoils me.

My belated present from my Mom was a link added to my Tiffany's bracelet. She originally gave me the heart bracelet back in 2004 when I got married. The heart has the year 2004 engraved on it. This time she gave me a duck that had the year 2011 on it. My Mom said it was to celebrate Ben, Zach, and Isabella. I love it.

Comments

Tate, Jody, Jocelyn, and Tyler said…
leah- you are one amazing lady! i can hardly handle my little pregnancy complications and mine are not as complicated as yours! but i know what you mean when you say you are grateful for modern day medicine. you and your belly are in my prayers!
jody
ps gorgeous necklace. sooo fancy!
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