Ultrasound & a Miracle

Today I was able to have an ultrasound. I was scheduled to have one this early because my HCG levels didn't quite double and since I had some bleeding they just wanted to see if all was OK.

Found out I am 7 weeks and my due date is now March 25th.

I had some belly shots but also had to have a (very fun LOL) trans-vaginal ultrasound.
The ultrasound technician said that the baby was 9cm (about the size of a gummy bear). I like that she said that ...it makes me think - Hi my little gummy bear, I love you! <3 She also said we would hear more from the radiologist but that she thought everything looked great. She thinks the reason for my bleeding was because my ultrasound showed a spot from the implantation. So implantation bleeding. She said the implantation is in a good spot though so it should not effect the baby in any way. Feeling very blessed after this ultrasound. I really wanted everything to be OK. Of course it is still early but I know God will take care of our little miracle. We left my appointment and Josh said "It's a boy" because of the 140 heartbeat. We want to be surprised this time so we won't know until the baby is born. =)

Speaking of miracle - I am just completely in awe of how babies are made and grow. I feel like there is just no other explanation for it other than they are so precious and are a gift from and created by God.

My week 7 update on my What to Expect app on my phone says...

• Your baby is 10,000 time bigger now than it was at conception a month ago
• The biggest fetal growth this week is your baby's head with new brain cells being generated at the rate of 100 cells per minute
• Arms & legs are beginning to sprout 
• Also forming this week are your baby's mouth & tongue 
• Your baby has already gone through 3 sets of kidneys - The ones in place now are the permanent set and are poised to begin their important work of waste management.

That is all just simply amazing. I am so excited for all the changes & growing yet to come.
I'm praying all will continue to go well with this pregnancy.

God is wonderful all the time.  

A little bit of heaven drifted down from above,

 A handful of happiness, a heartful of love.

The mystery of life, so sacred and sweet,

The giver of joy, so deep and complete.

Precious and priceless, so loveable too

The world's sweetest miracle... baby, is you.

God schedules a birthday, not man.  ~Robert A. Bradley