5 weeks and 4 days

Today's ultrasound went well. Dr. Shamma walked into the room and said, "Let's see how many baby's are in there!" Ummm... "There should only be one unless you tricked me, Dr. Shamma!" Of course, it could have split, but it didn't. Just one tiny little baby about the size of a pea. And my HCG level was at about 2400, which Nurse Lori said is great. I was also told that I am officially 5 weeks and 4 days pregnant. That means... three more days and I'll be half way through my first trimester. But right now, I am most concerned about seeing the baby's heart beat, which should happen at my next ultrasound on Monday when I'll be 6 weeks and 4 days. That will be my first sigh of relief, although I know its just the first of many pregnancy milestones. Thank you for your continued prayer.

I'd also like to ask that you remember my mom's friend Allison in your prayers. She is a fellow Harley rider in BG and has been battling ovarian cancer for the past five years. She is only in her late thirties. She will be going to Houston this week, which my understanding is for a last chance surgery. I don't know Allison, and my mom has only begun to get to know her, but she has been praying for me. This woman, who is potentially facing her own death, is speaking my name in her prayers. It's inspiring and humbling. So I ask that you remember Allison and her upcoming surgery in your prayers.