Trials Only Make You Stronger

These past few days have been a huge trial. On Tuesday afternoon I started to have massive cramps in my lower abs. They continued to only get worse as the night went on. By 6:30pm I was in so much pain I sat in the closet bawling my eyes out. I honestly thought I was about to lose my nugget. I sent out some prayer requests and Katie gave me advice on how to ease the pain. I got in a warm bath and just relaxed. Then I was too cold to think of anything else. (I like STEAMING baths)

I had relief for about 2 hours then finally fell asleep about 9:30pm. Two hours later I was up with the worst pains I had ever felt. I was doubled over, crying, pleading, and begging with God he wasn't taking my baby. I couldn't stand it and by 1am I was calling people to see if the elders would pray for me. Finally, around 2/3am I was able to sleep and slept until 7am. The pain never fully went away. It has been a dull ache and then comes back quickly and sharp.

Wednesday morning we were scheduled to do a Tricare pregnancy program and I decided pain or not we will go. It ended up being very informative. Following the appointment we went up to the OB/GYN department at TAFB and asked about the cramping. The lady told me it sounds like I am stretching. My uterus is growing rapidly and it is pulling the muscles apart. Then we spoke with Penny from the same department and she said to call Leanna from OU to get an actual response.

So, we call and our response from OU Medical was, "I can not tell you anything because you have not ever actually stepped foot in our office." I was livid. I said, "So, you can't even tell me if this is normal or what to do to help the pain?" He said, "No, I can't because you haven't been here, it is a legal matter." I then said, "Well, that was completely no help." and hung up on them.

Top: 7 weeks 4 days Bottom: 7 weeks 0 days

Needless to say I still have no 100% answer for what the cramps are. We have our second ultrasound Friday and I will ask then. Oh, and here is what my stomach looks like now... I would say a little bit bigger than last week.
















Also, Tim's sister, Tori, called last night and found out she is expecting the end of Sept. Looks like I will be an aunt right after being a mom.