Friday, September 12, 2008

No more Specialists - NO MARKERS

Yesterday, we went to the specialist for part 2 of screening - an ultrasound and blood work. So the blood work will come later. The ultrasound had me feeling great about this baby. I have not really felt excited until yesterday. It went great!!!! No markers seen at all. Ever since I was pregnant with Ava, I have been familiar with soft markers to major markers terminology. So when we were looking at the ultrasound, I was very attentive to looking for markers. I felt an amazing amount of stress become lifted off of me. The doctor asked if we wanted to know the sex which of course we did. He asked what are we hoping for and honestly we said healthy. For the first time it was true - the sex did not matter.


Guess you might want to know? It is a BOY!

The children were so excited (my students were also) - I think they would have reacted the same way if it was a girl. They are just so excited and have been from the beginning.

I know that we have so much to be thankful for including the opportunity to have a sweet spirit like Walker bless our lives - even though his time on Earth was shorter than we would have planned.

I miss my son and know that I will always have a hole in my heart. I will continue to enjoy life even with the hole. I look to God to help me on this continuous journey.

Now the challenge of names - have not even looked because I was scared to become too attached even though that began at the very beginning. Our middle names are very challenging. Open for suggestions.

8 comments:

Colored With Memories said...

YESSSSSSSS! So excited for you! Especially for Charlie to have a baby brother!

Hoping to pat your belly on the 27th.

My all time favorite boy name is Luke. I also like Barrett. One of my friend's just named her little one Griffin...I think that is sweet too.

Can't wait to learn what y'all choose.

Chrissy said...

Praise GOD for no MARKERS!!!

Colored With Memories said...

Stop by my blog when you get a chance, I've left a little something for you there.

Kirsten said...

Debbie,

Yeah! Praise God. What wonderful news. You have been in my prayers so it is fantastic to have an update - especially with such great news. Enjoy!

Blessings,
Kirsten

Sandi said...

Hi Debbie,

Thanks for stopping by my blog. I am so sorry to hear about your precious little man Walker. I look forward to reading more of his and your story.

So glad to hear your current pregnancy is going so well. Each step of good news is such a relief.

As for names:
I like Simon, Seth, Silas.

Also I like what we have chosen for our boy who arrives in about 3 weeks but shhhhh we are keeping that a secret till he arrives :o)

em said...

I'm glad that the ultra sound went well. We should hear the results of our amnio on mon or tues. I will let you know. How did you come across my blog? Do we know the same people? Boys are great! Congrats!

Kim (marygracesummons.blogspot.com) said...

Great news! Praising God! I hope you can really start to enjoy this pregnancy like you would have before we knew of "markers"! I will continue to pray for you! I am so happy for you.
With love,
Kim

Emily said...

Remembering your sweet Walker today... and thanking God for this sweet new baby!