This pregnancy has already been quite dramatic but, as always, it is teaching us to trust the Lord! At 8 weeks I had some pretty bad cramps and went in to my doctor the next morning to see if everything was okay…And of course it was!! Then last week at 12 weeks I had some bleeding. I never experienced this with Ellie so Adam and I were pretty freaked out. So, we went to the ER since it was after hours. After refusing two different pregnancy tests they agreed to just bring in the ultrasound machine and check for the heartbeat….
In that bittersweet moment all our fears were washed away when we saw our little babies 170 beats per minute heart rate! He/she was sleeping so the doctor decided to wake our little human up my shaking my belly. It was so crazy because we’ve seen the baby a couple times before and it was a tadpole or gummybear but at 12 weeks it looks like a baby human!! Anyway, after a little shaking our baby woke up and rubbed it’s eyes…. AMAZING!! It moved around a little more and the doctor was satisfied with his findings in my belly =)
Here’s the view of my bump at 13 weeks…it’s bigger then it was with Ellie at this point but I weigh less so I guess it balances out… 
13 Weeks
Andrea Adam and Ellie, we are so excited for you. It is amazing how scared we become during our pregnancies. I remember each one being so different and scary. Knowing that you and Adam have complete faith in what God has planned for you will always comfort you during the scary times. Also, knowing your faith in God helps us all find comfort in what God plans for you. Have a great Week.
Hey Andrea!! I haven’t checked your blog in a while, but its so fun to see you are expecting again and also pursuing the idea of adopting! We are in process of adoption from Ethiopia right now and its quite the process. We would love to chat sometime!
Liz Horn (Anger)