Praying and its powers

So today, while sitting in the waiting room, ready and nervous as all get out to see the dr. I said a little prayer knowing that there were 3 other women about to step into the drs around the same time. I got a message soon after we got out from one. GREAT news. Baby's on track and doing fine. Another one. Bad news. An EP (ectopic pregnancy). Adam and I both had quiet moments reflecting back on our experience and feeling the sorrow for this poor woman and her husband. My heart goes out to her right now. That's all I'm gonna say because everything else, I've said to her. I love you, sweetie. I'm here for you if there is ANYTHING I can do.
The third appointment? I heard about later. More great news. Almost a perfect day.
Its crazy the things that can happen when you pray. You might get answers you are looking for. You might get answers you dread. Or, you just might not get answers. I guess we all don't know what is best for us all the time. For now, I pray that comfort is given where needed. And answers given.
Its really odd, yet amazing what the power of prayer can really do. Still knocks me off my feet.

Moving the pregnant stuff

to the other blog. I am doing this because I feel it would be easier if someone doesn't want to read the baby overload. I'm not going to delete it from here, but I just feel it would be more respectful to those who don't want to see all that at the moment.
I'm praying my hind end off for all the women still trying to get pregnant. I was blessed that I didn't really have to go through the testing (only one test) and I ended up KU soon after. The only thing(s) I can offer is take what the dr says to heart, have faith (don't give up hope, no matter what), and remember there are people around you who will at least listen if not try to understand what you are going through. Just let them know if you want them to just listen or to offer advice. I'm pulling for all of you and praying all of you get your little miracles VERY soon. Its long overdue and no one (NO ONE!!!!) deserves IF and its nasty little everythings that go with it. Best of luck and chins up.

How big is baby?

Your fetus currently enjoys a 1:1 ratio between body and head, and has skin so transparent that blood vessels show right through. But, fingers and toes are no longer webbed, and hair follicles, tooth buds and nail beds are forming -- setting up a significantly more attractive future.
As soon as your belly starts to curve outward, you'll discover that the world is full of uncertified pregnancy experts. While unsolicited comments can range from amusing ("Eat carrots or your child will be nearsighted") to downright scary ("All that exercise is hurting the baby!"), try not to let them get to you. You and your health-care provider are the best judges of appropriate pregnancy behavior. A polite "Thanks, I'll check with my doctor about that," should end the unsolicited remarks.

OMG! Freaking hilarious!

I was watching AFV and saw this. Had to see if it was on Youtube and by God it was!

So, this week

Is something else. Adam and I got to hang out on Saturday night and went to St Cloud for no real reason at all besides just getting out of town. OMG it was AMAZING to go down memory lane. "Remember living there? How about going for walks through Munsinger Gardens? How about that New Years in the Cashwise parking lot after you got off work at SJU and we had to make it N/A?" OMG it was so much fun. We went to the mall and I managed to find some good nursing bras. Yes, I've outgrown my bras. I only had 2 to begin with so growing as much as I did isn't helping. I might have to modify one of them and maybe exchange the other, but we shall see how it goes with the mod. We drove around (sucks bad since the bridge still isn't rebuilt) and checked out everything we used to do. Bravo Burrito was awesome as usual. Adam even wanted to go check out all the baby stores around to see what we could see. It was so fun. We ended up coming home early and just hanging out the rest of the night. I could totally handle days like that more often.
I also managed to get Saturday and Sunday off. Think we might try to get to church again. I think I could actually make it through the whole mass without having to sit while they are all standing.
Went garage saleing in Pierz too. That was so much fun. There was me, Melissa (5w!), Carla (new g-ma) MIL Tammie (excited g-ma), and Helen (Mel, Carla, and MIL's mom and excited great g-ma). We all had between $90 and $130 each. I came home with $65, Mel came back with $50, Helen with $20, Carla with $10 and MIL dead broke. She actually managed to scrape together 50 cents for a super cute onesie. She even had it all cleaned up before we got back from my dentist appointment.
SPEAKING OF...my two front teeth are whole again! There is still some work to be done on them and I'll post a photo at that time, but I'm beyond excited that I can smile again without thinking "OMG they are looking at my teeth. they think I can't afford a god damn toothbrush. some kid is going to say something really mean and I'm gonna cry". My whole head hurt afterwards so I'm not too sure how the 21st is going to go. I'm actually scared that it will hurt just as much. It wouldn't be so bad but I keep remembering that the novacaine wore off half way through my last appointment...I didn't feel pain, but I felt he was poking around. Maybe since the next tooth isn't a front one it won't hurt.
And while I'm thinking about it, I'm getting close to needing to set up my next prenatal appointment! EXCITING! I know they won't do anything except paper work, maybe some bw, and the likes, but its still cool. Means I'm that much closer to my big u/s! And the dr is making us wait to 20w so its built up tension! May 16 is the big Monticello garage sale. Stoked about that!

How big is baby?

With bones and cartilage starting to form and vital organs beginning to function, baby is making major progress. Body length will almost double in the next three weeks, and arm joints are now working. (Soon, legs will too.)
The embryo reaches a developmental milestone at the end of this week--it has achieved its basic structural form, and will be known as a fetus (Latin for "offspring") from now until it reaches full term. Because the fetus is still curled up in a snug position in the uterus, it's hard to measure an exact length including the legs. For this reason, health professionals use the crown-to-rump measurement, or the distance from the top of the head to the buttocks. Your baby's crown-to-rump length is now about 1 1/4 inches, and she weighs less than half an ounce.
~Great to know that the bump thinks calling my child a prune is ok. Makes me wanna gag. And actually, prunes are just not what I need right now...amazing enough I can handle that job on my own. Also, the dreams can subside at any moment. Especially the sex ones. Waking up in the mood and having it go away within 10 mins is just not cool. I'd like to take advantage of it once...lol