Baby Simmons Update...

Our 12 week appointment was this morning and it went great! I do have to say, I was pretty nervous going into the office because of my history with this particular appointment. Dr. Rister calmed my nerves a little and went straight into checking for the heartbeat. Before he applied the doppler to my tummy he said, "Now, if we don't hear a heartbeat right away don't PANIC. Sometimes it takes a little while to find it." As soon as he put the instrument on my tummy, all of us heard the most wonderful sound! We heard a strong heartbeat and what we think was the baby moving. This was the most awesome sound I think my ears have EVER heard and that sound came with such a weight that was lifted off my shoulders and heart.

Shelia and Miss Ava were with me today at the appointment, because Clay started his new job with Brazos Electric and hated to ask off so soon. Shelia and I both cried tears of joy after the appointment! It was so great to have her there supporting me.

Here is an amazing story and aswered prayer that Shelia shared with me as we sat in the room after hearing the heartbeat...

Shelia told me that the night before she prayed for us and the baby, like she does every night, but this time she asked for the heartbeat to be heard immediately. And it happened just that way! God is listening...

Our next appointment is on April 15th and we should have a new picture then.

More to come from the "not so" Newlyweds/soon-to-be parents...