I want to start off by telling you all that Ellie is doing good. We however had a very aggravating appointment today. Our appointment was later today than usual. We had our ultrasound first and we had a sonographer that we have had a couple times before. I am not a superstitious person at all, but it seems everytime we have this sonographer things do not go our way. I don't want to go in to a lot of detail, but the woman says stuff in front of us that she should not say and makes assumptions on her own that puts both of us on edge. Plus, Ellie decided to go on the move and not cooperate (which even though it was hard for them, Matt and I love to see her do this, we think it shows her spunk!) The first sonographer had to bring another sonographer who was more experienced and she still couldn't get the readings they wanted or like because Ellie moved so much. Both of them were saying things in front of us that were just not appropriate. Then, our Doctor came in and let us know everything was fine, nothing to be concerned about. She also stated at this time, since Ellie is so big its a lot harder to get the readings they like off of a ultrasound. So after getting both of us stressed, she brought us back to a calm feeling.
We have two more appointments left before Ellie is born. Please pray for Matt and I. I can be as calm as can be before the appointment and then we get there I become a nervous wreck. All of these appointments have been so up and down, that Matt and I have come to the conclusion we have to not let what they say get the best of us. There is a peace that follows these appointments that I can only tell you guys comes from the Lord. I have to cry out to Him and hold my husbands hand, and that's what gets me through each one. Ellie is strong, and I will say it till I am blue in the face she is our fighter. I have heard or seen the scripture Psalm 139 so many times this pregnancy through different people and resources. My favorite verse from that chapter is verse 14 "I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well." I think to that each time I begin to worry. God created Ellie and He is still working on her even as we speak. And Matt and I will not, I repeat not let someone get us down.
Thank you all so much for your continued prayers, texts, emails, phonecalls, and voicemails. I try to get back to you as fast as I can. We love you all so much and appreciate all of your support. As I write this right now, Ellie is just a kicking and moving, so I am sure she is telling you all thank you and she loves you all too! Our next appointment is Monday morning, so I will be sure to post an update afterwards.
Love,
April
