Saturday, August 28, 2010

First ultrasound

I had my first ultrasound here in Simferopol, Ukraine, at 16 weeks. I was rather surprised by the nice equipment. I was in a private clinic, but still... just $20 for an ultrasound?! I will be going back in a couple of weeks for a blood test (which I thought I would never do here, but now I feel better about it after seeing the clinic) and then returning again in 4 weeks for my second ultrasound. In just 5 weeks, we head back to America to begin our 5-month furlough, which has been planned around this baby's birth.
And, speaking of this little darling's birth.... I had estimated that treasure #4 was due around Valentine's Day, but was taken back when the ultrasound showed that I am due around January 28th. We have already scheduled two Missions Conferences back to back during that time, and guess what? This little "attention seeker" of mine is due right between those two Conferences!I have no "tummy pictures" to show you yet because there is still nothing to show for my 18 weeks of pregnancy. But, I am not complaining about that, for sure! I also made it through the first trimester with flying colors... no nausea or sickness. Thank you, Lord!
Ultrasound documents... can't wait to show these to my American doctor! {wink!}
It is incredible just how much I am excited about this little one! You would think by the time you are on your 4th child that it would just be "old hat." But, not so! I think there is even more excitement this time around because there are more people to be excited with me... not only Daddy, but also two big brothers and a big sister. Oh, little one, we can hardly wait to see you, hold you, and love you!

17 comments:

  1. What a beautiful ultrasound photo! Sweet baby! So excited for your family.

    ReplyDelete
  2. Guess I haven´t been keeping up very well-I just saw that you are carrying a little blessing! Congratulations! We are so happy for you! Much love to you from Sonora!
    Sara Grace

    ReplyDelete
  3. Hwo exciting! For me, the first u/s always makes it seem more "real." so glad to hear that you haven't been sick! :)

    ReplyDelete
  4. Love those first glimpses of a new life. How exciting!

    ReplyDelete
  5. So excited for you, Jolene!! Congratulations. I will be praying that all continues to go well.

    ReplyDelete
  6. That's wonderful!!! What a miracle!

    ReplyDelete
  7. Wonderful!!! So excited for you :) I so hope we can get together when your in the states :)

    ReplyDelete
  8. So wonderful to see the pics and hear how you're doing!!! Thank you so much for sharing!! I so enjoy keeping up with all that you're doing!! Congrats and we pray all continues to go well for you!

    ReplyDelete
  9. What beautiful, adorable pictures of your little growing Valentine miracle Jolene! Thank you for sharing this precious journey with us! *Hugs & Prayers*

    ReplyDelete
  10. Thanks for sharing your photos with us. Having older ones to share in the fun is a great blessing. We are praying for you.

    ReplyDelete
  11. Hello Dave & Jolene;

    Congratulations on the expected arrival of your new addition! God is so very good.

    Maybe we will get to see you as we should still be here by the time you arrive. God bless you until then.

    Sincerely;

    Daniel & all

    ReplyDelete
  12. MRS JOLENE
    I REMEMBER SO WELL THE FIRST LOOK THAT WE HAD AT OUR LITTLE GRANDSON JIMMY. ALL WE SAW WAS HIS RIBCAGE AND LITTLE BACKBONE. THOSE SONOGRAMS ARE AMAZING. THEY ARE SO IMPROVED SINCE WE HAD OUR KIDS. ANYWAY....CANDACE HAD A MOVIE MADE OF LIL JIMMY SQUIRMING AROUND IN THERE AND ALL IT WAS WAS A LITTLE STACK OF BONES AND THE SHADOW OF HIS FLESH. BUT WHAT A THRILL NOW TO HAVE HIM...TO LISTEN TO HIM..TO LOVE HIM.
    THANKS FOR THE MAIL. WE LOVE YOU SO MUCH.
    BRO EDDIE AND MRS DEBBIE

    ReplyDelete
  13. How exciting! Thank you for sharing the pictures. I look forward to meeting your little blessing! I have been praying for you and Baby Sloan.

    Much love,
    Anna

    ReplyDelete
  14. Hmmm. Looks a lot like his (her) daddy!

    We're so thrilled for you guys and excited to see your newest blessing. We'd love to see you guys come to Lubbock to present your work while you're home!!

    ReplyDelete
  15. I just read your blog, Jolene, with the picture of my 33 grand treasure. How precious!

    I love you!
    Mom
    Nahum 1:7

    ReplyDelete
  16. You youngsters are spoiled! We used to have to wait until the baby was BORN to "see" him/her. :) Now don't get me wrong--the did HAVE ultrasounds when I was having children--but doctors did not consider them a given. They were typically used only if there was some question about the due date or if there was some problem. We just had to buy yellow--and wait on the pink or blue until the arrival of our little bundles of joy. :) I know your kids must be excited.

    I don't think carrying a new life ever gets to be "old hat" for someone who knows and loves God. There is just something about the miracle of the creation of a new life that is amazing from start to finish. I'm glad you're excited, and thrilled that you haven't been sick. I never had morning sickness with my three--and I am grateful.

    We are looking forward to seeing you all in December. Tell the chidren hi from Mrs. Z.

    Love you,
    Mrs. Z

    ReplyDelete

Thank you for your encouraging comments! "As cold waters to a thirsty soul, so is good news from a far country." Proverbs 25:25