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We saw our doctor again today and had another ultrasound to check in on Astrid and Bob. To our relief and joy we found that both of them are growing like they should, healthy, and little hearts beating away.
It was really neat to see their hearts beating and then of course to hear them was even cooler! Bob's heartbeat is at a healthy pace of 182 bpm. Astrid's heartbeat was also healthy and fast at 176 bpm.
They are both measuring right on at 9 weeks. Right now they are just over an inch long, about the size of a green grape. :) It was really a relief to see that Astrid had caught up to Bob and was the same length and everything. We were both really pleased and grateful for another positive appointment. I didn't post a picture with this post because our doctor didn't take very many and the ones he did take weren't all that great. So next time we get a pic, we'll post it! :)
Because I had some bleeding, my doctor did ask me to take it easy for the next few weeks. This first trimester is so crucial and the time when most miscarriages occur. He did say that I would be in "the clear" around 18 weeks. So we're halfway there and so excited!
We know that we won't ever be "in the clear" until we have our babies in our arms and we know they are healthy and well. And even then, they are still on loan to us and a gift from God. As we already know well enough, He gives and He takes away.
May we always bless His name, no matter what He gives or what He takes.
Thank you all so much for praying for us and rejoicing with us over these two healthy lives!! We are so honored and thrilled to be given this opportunity to parent two babies at once!
It was really neat to see their hearts beating and then of course to hear them was even cooler! Bob's heartbeat is at a healthy pace of 182 bpm. Astrid's heartbeat was also healthy and fast at 176 bpm.
They are both measuring right on at 9 weeks. Right now they are just over an inch long, about the size of a green grape. :) It was really a relief to see that Astrid had caught up to Bob and was the same length and everything. We were both really pleased and grateful for another positive appointment. I didn't post a picture with this post because our doctor didn't take very many and the ones he did take weren't all that great. So next time we get a pic, we'll post it! :)
Because I had some bleeding, my doctor did ask me to take it easy for the next few weeks. This first trimester is so crucial and the time when most miscarriages occur. He did say that I would be in "the clear" around 18 weeks. So we're halfway there and so excited!
We know that we won't ever be "in the clear" until we have our babies in our arms and we know they are healthy and well. And even then, they are still on loan to us and a gift from God. As we already know well enough, He gives and He takes away.
May we always bless His name, no matter what He gives or what He takes.
Thank you all so much for praying for us and rejoicing with us over these two healthy lives!! We are so honored and thrilled to be given this opportunity to parent two babies at once!
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Will continue to pray for you all!
Jenny mom to Quinlee, Lander, Jillian and Blair
Your story of Molly has profoundly touched me. I feel that I know you from afar and find comfort in the words of your book "A Symphony in the Dark". My husband and I lost our daughter, Cora Capri, at 35 weeks back in June. Your story has helped me to heal and examine the truth in God's plan. I would love to connect with you to talk more. Congratulations on your twins! Praise GOD :)
Melanie Shipps
melbell0623@gmail.com
Again....so excited to hear about your current pregnacy. I will be praying for you throughout this one!
We are part of the Family Life WTR Team in Hershey, PA. The other weekend we had a meeting and one women from our group has been keeping us updated on your family. I finally got on your blog and have been blessed by your life and the life of Molly and Micah. We have been praying for you for many months now and are vey excited to hear about your twins. They are in our thoughts and prayers. We will continue to do so these next 7 months. Blessings to you and your family.
In His Joy Alone,
Jeremy, Liz, Josiah & Alizah
Trostle
I am a listener of Family Life in Texas. I have followed you since hearing of the precious and Mighty Molly Muntz. Today I just had you on my mind, so I thought. Correctly though, the Holy Spirit placed you there, so I would pop on your blog and learn the awesome news.
My prayer for you is that you find a non-anxious prescence and joy each day. Fill your thoughts with the good things God has faithfully done and continues to do, and overwhelm your experiences with those thoughts. I know you have a loving husband and amazing family. Please know that on the days when its tough, God does use people like me whom you never met to pray for you and the babies. He is such a complete and Sovreign God. I can't wait to take this journey with you, (so to speak).
Your sister in Christ,
Tishauna
I just finished reading your book about Molly last night. What a beautiful story about beautiful life! I could not wait to go to my computer this morning and to find your blog. I am so happy for you! I will pray for twins and your family.
We lost our little Chandler 2 weeks ago (On September 16, 2009). I was reading your book like I was reading it about my life and my Chandler. Unfortunately we had only 39 minutes with our son, and I feel sad that I did not experience his first bath, or even changing his diaper, but I was so happy those 39 minutes that I would trade anything to have him back!
Hugs, Donna & Gary
Not sure if you will remember me, we played as kids many summers during staff training. Our parents were together last week in Mexico and your mom shared some of your story with my mom. My mom just brought me your book and I finished it in one night. It was beautifully written, thank you for sharing your story of Molly. I have a close friend that I am going to pass it onto, I know it will encourage her immensely.
Congrats on being the mommy of twins, so exciting!
Many blessing to you and Jacob. I hope our paths cross again sometime in the future.
Katie McDowell Isaak