10 weeks

at 03/02/10 1:16PM

Well not till tomorrow, but I can still claim it right? :)

This pregnancy thing lasts forever doesn't it? I suppose my prespective is a bit off the normal but am anxious all the more to get to September! Morning sickness (Pregnancy poisoning) remains intact but thanks to the Lord for an easier pregnancy and plenty of Zophran and Phenergan vomitting is remaining minimal. Because the sickness has been different this time I am really hoping that maybe I'll be functional again after the first trimester and we're almost there!

I found my drink of choice the last 3 or 4 days is Simply Orange orange juice. I can't get enough of the stuff. Great for hydration probably not so great for sugar intake! I am pretty fickle during pregnancy and trends don't last long so we'll see how long the orange juice fad lasts.

At my last appt, they did quite a bit of blood work (11 viles or so) and all of it came back really good. They went ahead and did all my HELLP Syndrome labs so they have levels to compare with later on in my pregnancy. That is really reassuring to me. I have another appt scheduled for March 22nd. They will do something called an Ultrascreen. I had never heard of that before but it is kind of a high tech imaging of the baby to get a good look at the heart and brain. I'll almost be 13 weeks at that point and they say they should be able to see the baby really clearly. I also have an appt that afternoon with Vandy's high risk Midwife. She was there when Chloe was born and I am looking forward to hearing her perspective on everything.

Unfortunately, I wasn't able to make it to Leslie's bridal shower last weekend! I hear it was lovely and know she's been shown a lot of love as she gets ready to become Mrs. Ryan Meguiar. Her wedding is only a week and half away and sick or not I'll be there to whitness it! I'm excited for her and Ryan. They are actually moving to a city only about 30-35 minutes away called Greenville. It will be nice to have them relatively close. I'm also excited because Aaron will be singing a few songs in their wedding and know he will do a great job!

This weekend I am trying to gear myself up (by doing nothing!) for my cousin's wedding! Hannah is marrying in the midst of much chaos. She has two preggo bridesmaids both of which are having their fair share of health issues! And her flowergirl has the chicken pox! But what matters is we'll make it through the ceremony and she will finally be married! And then they get to go on vacation! I think everyone should get to take a vacation, don't you?

Well I hope your corner of the world is bright. I know it is because you are reflecting His glory.

The first part of this pregnancy dragged out SO much. Now that I'm so close to the end, though, it feels like it's flown!!! :)

Glad you're doing well, and SO glad the docs are keeping an eye on things! :)

by wifelet at 03/02/10 2:52PM
You sound so much more optimistic. I am glad you are feeling a bit better and looking forward to being with you dear sister niece. I am getting so excited about the wedding and family being together again for something positive. I LOVE YOU GUYS.

by friedaj at 03/02/10 2:59PM
I have craved OJ my entire pg as well! My m/s lasted for 16 long weeks this time and the time did seem to drag on, but after that it has flown by! I pray the sickness will leave you soon and you can enjoy the rest! Take care!

by wvrose04 at 03/02/10 3:21PM
My in-laws used to live in Greenville, it's a nice little town! I'm glad your sickness is not quite as intense this go-around.

by trishie at 03/02/10 8:39PM
Isn't it so awesome to feel like your medical team is on YOUR side! May God's blessings continue to pour out on you and your family!

by jerzgirl at 03/02/10 9:20PM
Sounds like you are in good hands. So happy for that. I wish I was near you and could just sit and chat with you during the day. I know it's hard sometimes when you are dealing with pregnancy yuck and you feel like you don't see the world for a while. But I guess I'll just have to settle for chatting on pleo! Hang in there! Funny thing...with my pregnancy with Malachi, for some reason oranges were yummy to me. Someone said it helped to calm the stomach. Who knows but I enjoyed them. So drink up that Simple Orange!

by crazy_mama at 03/02/10 9:43PM
I can't wait to see you!! and talk to my little cousin you are harboring in your body:)

by funsahm at 03/02/10 10:19PM
I'm SO glad that the morning sickness isn't quite as severe this time and that you are feeling so good about the care you're receiving. What a blessing! Hoping so much you'll be feeling like a new person soon - praying for you both!

by jess at 03/03/10 5:48PM
I'm so glad this pregnancy is easier on you!!!

by lilsis at 03/04/10 3:52PM
How are you feeling now? How was the ultrascreen?

by mayflower at 03/09/10 9:07AM
You won't even remember all of the bad times, once your little angel gets here!

by tachel219 at 03/11/10 3:15PM
Lord willing, when my angel gets here.

by beckdobbins at 03/12/10 11:35AM
I so missed seeing you this weekend.

by friedaj at 03/13/10 1:03PM
He is still not out of the woods completely but is SO much improved.

by friedaj at 03/14/10 7:00PM
I will thanks. And how are youd doing now

by friedaj at 03/20/10 9:55PM
Thank you for your sweet birthday wish to me. I think of you OFTEN and am praying for you!

by jerzgirl at 03/21/10 6:14AM

Update

at 02/19/10 3:51PM

Well, thank you all for your kind words concerning our Chloe Elise.

So much going on and to be honest I'm not able to do much of it. As most of you know I get pretty sick with my pregnancies. With Chloe, I vomitted constantly until 18 weeks. This little one has been a little easier on me. I have been bedridden due to nausea but the vomitting has been more under control. Well until the last couple days, that is. I have had some problems with my dr responding and they delayed 4 days in filling my prescriptions. So as many of you mommas out there can relate - I have busted blood vessels around my eyes from throwing up so much.

Unfortunately, I think I'll probably miss my sweet sister-in-law's bridal shower tomorrow. But in two weeks I have another wedding I'm the matron on honor in and Leslie's wedding is the week after that. So somehow, I have to pull myself together for that.

I am just over 8 weeks, so we are pressing on. IF this one follows the pattern that their big sister did I will transition into normal morning sickness in about 10 weeks. But you never know it could happen sooner :) Either way, you just press on and know that every day with your baby is special and a gift - no matter how sick you are.

Any tips on staying hydrated? That is very difficult for me. I try to drink but it is very difficult. I wish I could absorb it in another way.

I will say baby is looking good! I've had trouble with bleeding for no apparent reason and they took me in for a 6 week ultrasound to make sure everything looked okay. And everything looked perfect. My first ultrasound with Chloe was at 18 weeks so I never got any early ones. It is so amazing to see that little heart beating away as clear as day at just 6 weeks! I get another ultrasound next week and I know he/she will have changed a ton by then.

Thank you for prayers throughout this pregnancy. We are so anxious to bring a little one home from the hospital.

sip slowy and often... I had morning sickness with all mine (not a severe as yours) but lemondae helped my nausea as well.

by serena at 02/19/10 4:32PM
praying for you

by serena at 02/19/10 4:32PM
Water was harder for me to hold down. Find something that you like to drink and then do what Serena said. I did Pepsi but that does not sit well with everyone.

by friedaj at 02/19/10 8:49PM
I am looking forward to seeing you soon!

by friedaj at 02/19/10 8:50PM
Oh Becky, we will be praying for you! One thing that helped me with the hydration thing was to mix club soda with grape juice. More club soda than grape juice. That way it gave me something carbonated to help with my stomach without all the sugar.

by sarai at 02/19/10 11:54PM
I'm so glad that baby is doing well. It made me tear up to read that baby's was beating so clearly! :)

by trishie at 02/20/10 11:54AM
Any drink with electrolytes should help--like Gatorade. Praying for you and your sweet baby!!

by azuresky42 at 02/20/10 1:41PM
I'm so sorry you're so sick Becky - I hope the fact that the intensity is less also means it will last a shorter time. Prayers continue!

by jess at 02/20/10 2:44PM
I love the figure skating too! Wasn't it great that Evan won the gold? We were so glad - he seems like a good guy. :) Oh, and I added a video of the sled run to my blog. Are you feeling better since getting your medicine refilled??

by jess at 02/20/10 11:03PM
The carbonation helped me a lot when I was sick with Macy. I did lots of Cherry 7-up - for whatever reason, that was the carbonated drink that tasted the best. :)

by wifelet at 02/21/10 3:15PM
They will give him the results Monday or Tuesday when he goes to dialysis

by friedaj at 02/21/10 3:15PM
I hope you are feeling better

by friedaj at 02/21/10 3:15PM
Hang in there Beck! You are doing really good! We're praying without ceasing. Can't wait to see the next pics of my little niece or nephew!

by lindseymarie at 02/21/10 4:05PM
I treated myself to Coca Cola. It was the only thing I could stomach during those awful weeks of heaving. Good luck, and many prayers are going up for the baby and you.

by iloveponds at 02/21/10 9:57PM
swine flu

by friedaj at 02/22/10 2:12PM
I have heard almonds hepl with the sickness of pregnancy?

I can't wait to see you!

by funsahm at 02/22/10 8:20PM
How are you doing? Better I hope.

by friedaj at 02/24/10 2:58PM
The tests came back negative for the swine flu

by friedaj at 02/24/10 2:58PM
that is an excellent point! thanks for sharing it...and i will be praying for you, Aaron, and baby!

by ed at 02/24/10 6:16PM

Chloe Elise Dobbins 2/12/09 6:27pm

at 02/12/10 11:07AM *

Wow, where to begin? But begin I must, for it is the heart of a momma that must continue to beat for her child no matter how long she is gone.

One year ago, I had to forcibly deliver my daughter and first born. I was very sick and it was the only way for either of us to survive.

It does not feel as though it has been a year. The calendar seems dishonest to me. For it was only yesterday, I held her, right?

There are many things we can never understand in this life, we can only trust the God who controls it all. Chloe's death will never be one of those things where I can see God, in Heaven, being like "now don't you see why this was such a good thing?"..... No, I see him saying "oh, Becky, I know it hurt. I cried with you. It was horrible. Death is My enemy. This enemy I have overcome...... enjoy your rest with your daughter!"

I now know, without a doubt, I can face anything with the Lord. He asked me what my worst fear was and it was simple..... to loose a child.... to deliver a child who would not live..... and then He took me by the hand and said we're going to do this thing together. You can face the most horrid nightmares as long as I am holding you......

Thank you for remembering a little girl today. Thank you for remembering her long fingers and toes (guess where those came from :) ). Thank you for remembering that she loved American Idol, her daddy's singing (Buttercup), and bean burritos. Thank you for remembering a little girl's name which means blooming and consecrated before God and believing with me she is truly dancing before our risen Savior and blooming in His glory.

I love you all and thank you for all you have done for us. God is pleased with your tenderness and I pray He blesses your efforts.

"A voice was heaerd in Ramah, weeping and loud lamentation, Rachel weeping for her children; she refused to be comforted, because they are no more." - Matthew 2:18

"But now he is dead. Why should I fast? Can I bring him back again? I SHALL GO TO HIM, but he will not return to me." - 2 Sam. 12:23

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What a wonderful reunion you'll have in heaven!!!

by lilsis at 02/12/10 12:34PM
What a wonderful reunion you'll have in heaven!!!

by lilsis at 02/12/10 12:34PM
Thinking of you today. Just think of how you can tell your new precious little one about their wonderful big sister who is in heaven. Hugs!!

by amyrea23 at 02/12/10 12:38PM
Oh, honey, what a beautiful tribute! Your daughter is loved more than you know, and so are you and Aaron. Remembering beautiful Chloe and hinking and praying for you both!

by lindseymarie at 02/12/10 12:53PM
I sent a reply to your message but now sure if it sent. Let me know if it wasn't. Take care.

by amyrea23 at 02/12/10 2:19PM
Praise God for Baby Chloe today! Thank you for reminding me of your baby girl. She is so precious to us. I can't wait to meet her in Heaven.

by funsahm at 02/12/10 3:00PM
That is a beautiful post... I say with tears... Praise God for your spiritual outlook.
HE is the victor over death.

by serena at 02/12/10 4:20PM
Thank you for Sharing your feelings and letting us "in".. I surely hope we can be a comfort to you in all your special moments.

by friedaj at 02/12/10 5:27PM
Such a special baby, and so very loved! It's so comforting to know how blessed and happy she is just now, and how sweet your reunion will be one day. Praying for you and Aaron, and Chloe's little brother or sister as well!

by jess at 02/12/10 6:10PM
How beautiful. I weep for you today knowing your pain only in part, realizing the truth and comfort that comes from lying in the hand of our Lord and feeling the empathy He knows in full. Bless you.

by SaraJones at 02/12/10 8:06PM
What a blessed baby to have such a loving Mommy. We keep you in our prayers daily and pray God will bless you and your little one on this journey. *hugs*

by neenee at 02/12/10 8:08PM
Wow, has it really been a year already? You have maintained such a beautiful attitude throughout this! God bless your family!

by rebecca_mckay_howell at 02/12/10 9:12PM
Thinking of you and praying for you.

by hmjmom at 02/13/10 7:59AM
God's blessings on you, dear One. You ARE dear to me though I have never met you. I hold you in my heart and I am praying for you and the baby that now grows within you. Your Chloe was born just a few days before my Daniel's 11th birthday last year. On 2/16, my Daniel would be turning 12 years old had he lived. My heart never forgets him and he is never far from my thoughts...even 12 years later. And on his birthday every year, we honor him and remember his short and tragic life. I am proud of you and of how you have allowed your grief to have its course and that your grief is all a part of glorifying God. The fire has come and you have grown...the fire cannot destroy those whose trust is in the Lord. Bless you!!

by jerzgirl at 02/13/10 8:21AM
This was an amazing post Becky! I can't imagine the pain you have suffered only to glorify the Lord in your hardship. What an example you are to me and to all christians! May the Lord be with you and your family always!

by wvrose04 at 02/13/10 8:47AM
Love you.

by frogkisser at 02/14/10 2:41PM
You are just an amazing mother. I have been praying for your and Chloe's little brother or sister. How are you feeling these days?

by crazy_mama at 02/14/10 9:20PM
Thank you. Knowing what you have been through, I feel as if you do know. I will be fine tomorrow. I guess that today, I just gave myself permission to "let it all out" so now I have to just have patience. Love you.

by friedaj at 02/15/10 3:40PM
Well it sounds like you are doing everything you can right now. Keep it up. Keep resting and just taking it one day at a time. Hopefully it will all be better soon and you will be up again and able to get ready for this baby.

by crazy_mama at 02/16/10 3:10AM
Becky, you are so poetic and always know the right words. I'm sure Chloe would have loved that about her mother, and I'm sure the new baby will appreciate having a mother who is so tender hearted and is able to love so much. Your children are blessed to have a mother who loves the Lord. Loosing a child can shake someone's faith, but Chloe can definately look forward to seeing her mother again someday!

by s_laughter at 02/17/10 9:52AM

Mark 9:21-24

at 01/29/10 9:49AM

It's impossible for me to say I have a favorite passage in the Bible but I would say this is one of my favorites! I've been blessed richly this year by the Lord with time to study and be healed by His word. It's been a time of tremendous spiritual blessing and faith. "Count it wall joy...."

So here is my meditation for today. A desperate father comes to Jesus begging that he would heal his son who is possessed by an unclean spirit. The disciples had already and tried and failed and were arguing with the religious leaders (an arguement which most likely shook their faith). The father wants to know if Jesus can do it. Jesus reply is " If YOU can! All things are possible for those who believe." At this the father cries out, " I BELIEVE, HELP THOU MY UNBELIEF!"

Wow. I can tell you how many times I have prayed this prayer.... "I believe Lord, help thou my unbelief." Our belief can be so fragile, at least mine can. I believe IN God but I struggle at times to believe God will actually do what he says he will do. I am so thankful that He doesn't resent that but that He is willing to help my unbelief. He is so gracious and patient with me.

I believe that God greatly desires to answer this prayer for all His people and those He is woeing to himself. He wants to grow our faith and will answer our prayers in a way that best grows that faith.

Great thoughts Becky! I too have been praying and realizing similar things. Love you!

by trishie at 01/29/10 10:41AM
I love that story too! I was just studying that passage a couple months ago. So grateful for a compassionate God!

by lindseymarie at 01/29/10 10:52AM
Amen to that.

by serena at 01/29/10 10:53AM
Absolutely. Isn't it wonderful to know that, even in something as fundamental and basic as believing, He'll help us do what we need to do?!?

by wifelet at 01/29/10 11:21AM
Thank you for opening my eyes to a blind spot.

by friedaj at 01/29/10 4:14PM
I love this passage as well, and I too often pray this prayer!

by jess at 01/31/10 5:51PM
I have found that my faith is strengthened most during these trying times and God is teaching me that each trial becomes easier because I KNOW He will bring me through it. I love your strength and faith you share with us. As He brings us through each one, we are more confident and ready for the next one.

by iloveponds at 02/02/10 7:42PM
Blackish-Gray is a pretty cool name! :)

by trishie at 02/03/10 2:13PM
thats cool. ive been thinking alot about you guys too. How have you all been?

by shuggie at 02/04/10 4:54PM

Thank you!

at 01/26/10 3:05PM

Thanks to all who are doing a little "jig" of praise before the Lord over my wonderful little gift!

Some of you may be wondering why I am telling so quickly. I will be 5 weeks tomorrow. Well, the reason is I deeply desire your continual prayers for me and my little one. We are in for a journey and we really want to be covered in prayer during it.

You all have been so faithful to pray for me and I pray God's blessing on you for that.

Lord willing, we will be bringing a little Dobbins home from the hospital in a few months and He will receive all the glory for it. Regardless of the outcome, He deserves all the glory for all the deliverance He has brought me thus far. He is faithful.

Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.

I love you so. My prayers are ALWAYS with you. Great is HIS faithfulness!!

by lindseymarie at 01/26/10 3:59PM
I know exactly what you mean Lauren! I think considering our losses we would need the support either way!

by beckdobbins at 01/26/10 4:00PM
Becky, I will be praying ever so fervently for you! How are you feeling up to this point? Any sickness yet?

by jennking at 01/26/10 7:00PM
So glad to hear you are feeling good! Please keep us posted on how you're doing.

by jennking at 01/26/10 7:34PM
I was the same way about telling early, I always felt that getting the support and prayers was the most important! I will be praying for you and have asked others to pray as well!

by wvrose04 at 01/26/10 8:26PM
Hi, I just read your comments from my post on the pregnancy page. Just dropped by to say thank you!!

I also told everyone very early on in my pregnancy. I just had a miscarriage in July and we have been blessed again. I am just now about 9 weeks. Prayers going up for y'all!

by girlietexan at 01/26/10 9:47PM
You know you will stay in our prayers..... I'll give you a hug soon.

by friedaj at 01/27/10 2:36PM
Becky, Praise God! I haven't been online for a couple weeks, so this is the first I've seen of your new blessing! You will surely be in my prayers!!

by rebecca_mckay_howell at 01/27/10 6:41PM
I LOVE the fact that you share the news so quickly. I think it is nice to have others praying for you and offering support. You know, in the case of you and me, when we get sick, everyone knows anyway so we can't hide it if we want to! We are praying for you!

by crazy_mama at 01/28/10 1:38PM
I am so excited for you guys.

by friedaj at 01/28/10 9:48PM
Thanks, Becky. :)

by jess at 01/28/10 11:21PM
Praying and Rejoicing with you!

by s_laughter at 01/29/10 8:38AM

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Chloe Elise Dobbins 2/12/09 6:27pm

Mark 9:21-24

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