Wednesday, January 28, 2009

So far, so good

I am now 21 weeks, and had my ultrasound on Monday. I have to admit that I was a little nervous. Over the Christmas holiday, when visiting Owen's family, i had a pretty bad case of asthma. My OB assured me that taking Drew's albuterol inhaler was safe, but after we went home, I looked at the counter, and realized that I'd had 90 inhalations. I did a little research on Albuterol and then found out it was in the pregnancy category C which really isn't safe and has been known to cause cleft palate and cleft lip in mice. So, of course i have been freaking out, but tried to reassure myself that i was given the green light, plus I was in the second trimester.--but you still worry, because you never know.
Our babe seems to be growing great and there were no known abnormalities that they could detect. All of the organs and bones were developing and growing normally. Our little one was in the worst position, so i wasn't able to really get any good pictures. It was face down with it's hands over it's face and it's legs crossed. SO even though we weren't going to find out the sex, there was pretty much no chance of giving in.
I just feel so blessed! I often found myself feeling selfish for praying to my Heavenly Father and asking him to bless me with a healthy child when I knew there were so many children born with abnormalities. I just really feel like Heavenly Father knows me and knows what I can handle.
This is the only pic of me that I'm exposing. I am getting mass, so sorry, this is it!

11 comments:

carlston said...

that belly is beautiful. I had breathing issues with Kate and it is scary. Hope your getting past it. I wish you knew the sex. I get so giddy about that. You're a patient soul to wait!

Melinda H. said...

It seems like there is always something to scare you during pregnancy. I am glad that everything turned out fine. Has Maggie lightened up about the whole pregnancy thing yet? your belly looks great!

Tamar and Trevor said...

I am glad that everything is going well! Keep the pictures coming.

Annette said...

I'm glad to know everything is okay. Even though you don't know if it's a boy or girl, do you have a preference?

Mary said...

Your tummy looks totally cute! I'm glad the baby seems to be perfect! I can't wait to finally find out what it is. I loved having our last baby as a surprise.

maria said...

That's good news. I think it's fun you are not finding out--I alawys wanted to do that, but never could hold out. You look great!

harrisfamily said...

I am glad everything was good! Nothing quite like a healthy baby. I am sorry I haven't called you back. I am leaving for Texas this week and I have 4 classes to teach after I get back so I have been cramming in as much work as possible this past week and few days before we leave. Thank you for calling us. we are really excited. It feels good to have things turn out the way you want them to. Talk to you soon!

Karen said...

Just came to peek at your blog and whoa you're pregnant! Congratulations to you and your family and I'm glad everything looks okay!

Alyssa said...

So glad that everything looked good for the baby. It is such a scary thing...I'm glad to see your cute belly too! I agree that you should post more pics...even if you think your are "mass"...ha!

The Clayton Family said...

I had the inhaler thing myself, so far Nathan seemed to turn out okay. I am glad that you are doing well. We are excited to have you out here in Vegas fairly soon. We miss you guys!

Krystin Coburn said...

Holly, sure miss you! I am so excited for you! We are going to Disney World in April, so after that... You look good and like things are working well. When are you headed to Las Vegas. Sorry slow on pics of the house. There are so many things to do... We might move, Crazy huh? My house is not where I want it, but id we do not stay much longer, Ryan has a hard time iwth me putting things on the wall etc. Crazy days! I am glad you are feeling well!Take care
Krystin