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(Written April 13 and languishing unedited until now)

We hadn’t been back since we lost the last one.
“Lie down. This gel should be warm.”
Do you know our history?
our morbid list of problems?
High-risk, our permanent label.

We have more pressing questions than
whether to repaint the nursery
blue or pink.

Suddenly a vignette, a silent reel
of the secrets of providence
projected upon the screen.
Look! The heartbeat, all four chambers,
the umbilical cord, all three strands,

the kidneys, the bowels,
the feet, the hands–see how open!
Now for the brain, neatly divided
and crammed full of proper brain things.
“Baby looks healthy!”

Relief, tears.
We are parents again–
this time
of one who may outlive us.

11 thoughts on “appointment”

  1. All of us may not understand the precious gifts God gives to us (both good and bad), but I have to say I truely “hear” it in your posts…thanks for allowing a stranger to follow your journey!
    Congrats on all the blessings in your life!

  2. I am so moved by your journey and want to thank you for sharing your experiences. Reading your posts has been such a learning experience for me. Thank you and I cannot wait to “meet”(via blog) the new baby!

  3. I am so glad to hear that things are going well for you. I hope that this pregnancy continues to be problem-free and maybe even a little worry-free. Thank you for letting us in on your journey!

    And Abby: I hope you have a wonderful Mother’s Day tomorrow.

  4. I, too, am anxiously awaiting my 20 week ultrasound (which is in 4 weeks) and not for the boy or girl info…just to see that all is well.

    I’m so happy for you guys!
    Happy Mother’s Day Abby!

  5. You all are my heroes, and I am so, so, so infinitely glad that your pregnancy is progressing well. I’m not usually the praying sort, but I give prayers of thanks every time you give an update saying that all is well. Bless you both, and Happy Mother’s Day!

  6. Hey Mrs. G its Meghan i have some of the pictures from your babyshower in class. but i dont know how to send them to you haha

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