8.01.2006
Ultrasound and Decisions
I had my ultrasound today. The doctor said we had to do it- that was fine with me. I am actually 10 1/2 weeks along- putting my due date at February 22! That is going to come FAST. We talked to the doctor office about money and are going to be able to get a pretty good discount for paying up front. Chad is feeling better about the money aspect of it- which is GREAT because if frees his mind of that worry. We saw the baby wiggling around a bit and heard a great heartbeat- which put my mind at ease. It is just good to know things are looking right so far. It has worried me a little more this time than with Ella for some reason.
Now Chad and I are in the process of deciding if this is it- or not. It would be the perfect time for me to have my tubes tied, since I will have a c-section and our deductible will be met. I have been thinking a lot about what we want to do in the future and how having more children would affect that. Chad and I both have a big place in our heart for missions and want to be involved in, at the least, Work and Witness trip on a regularly basis- if not more. We would really like to involve our children in these experiences too and it seems like if we have more than 2- the ability to do that would be pretty limited. I know that if God wants to use us in that capacity He would make it happen despite what we do- but it seems wise to make good decisions to that end, since it is something we would like to do. We also heard a lady talking about a trip to China that she recently took where she visited orphanages and foster homes. There are so many kids that are unwanted and need someone. It would be nice to be able to possibly adopt one day- at least only having 2 now would make adoption in the future a possibility. Who knows-just things I am considering Missions or adoption are certainly not for sure things in our future, but my mind has really been on these things lately-and I believe that is not coincidental, so I don't want to disregard it. So - if any of you readers pray for me- that is something you can remember. I want to make a good decision, a wise decision for our future- and I want to know what God thinks. He may not have an opinion- I know He could still use us if we had 10 kids- but if He does have an opinion or preference- I want that to be mine too.
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Its good to hear that all is healthy on the babyfront. Deciding whether or not you're done, is a tough one. It sounds like you have good reasons for stopping with 2. Have you thought about having Chad get snipped instead? It is cheaper, less invasive, and as far as I've heard, easier to reverse if you change your mind in the future. I might not be correct on that last one, but I haven't totally researched it. It might be an easier decision to make "right now" since it might be tough to make the call right now, while they are still small, that you're "done". :-)
I'm glad to hear all is good with little one! How exciting!!
Those are some big decisions to make. I'll be praying for you as you decide what is best for you and your family! Adoption would certainly be great! So would being involved in missions!
Wow, now THAT is a bonus: over 3/4 of the way through your first trimester and you didn't even know it. Suhweet. February is going to sneak up on you fast!
Your little one will only be a few months younger than ours!
Take your time with your decision. A tubal is more easily reversed than a vasectomy but neither one is simple or guaranteed. You're right, God has plans for your family regardless of how many children are part of it. Don't rush yourselves.
Glad the financial side is feeling more in control.
Wonderful news, Amanda! I love your sensitive heart to what God wants for your lives.
I know I can talk to you anytime, but we're praying for you guys while you decide what to do, if you do decide to have more I'm sure they'll be just as great as Miss Ella. Thank you again for all of your help these past few weeks!
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