Patience is a virtue, right???

UPDATE: I have an ultrasound appointment next Thursday, 16th...I just have to wait one more week!

Just an update on our baby to be...I was supposed to have my ultrasound last week at 20 weeks where we could learn the sex of the baby. You know me...quite type "A" and ready to make plans for my little boy or girl. Well, Dr. Turner decided she would rather me see a Maternal Fetal Specialist for the "20 week ultrasound" so that the baby's heart can be checked thoroughly to make sure there are no defects. Ty had talked to her at an early appointment about this since we know Ty and Jake's defects are genetic and there is a chance this baby could have one as well. The only problem is I have to wait a few more weeks to see the specialist and I'm not being too patient. I'm still waiting for the specialist's office to call me back to make my appointment. I called last Friday and they said to wait for their call. When Jake was sick, I learned how long it usually takes to get called back for test results, appointments, etc...usually quite awhile!

I know the absolutely most important thing is that our baby is healthy, not if its a boy or girl, but I'm not really sure I want to know if he/she has a heart defect yet. I think I would rather wait until birth and then we can check. I'm a worrier and would have that to dwell on during the rest of the pregnancy. Ty thinks its a great idea because we can already have an appointment with the cardiologist scheduled which is also a good point.

It all boils down to the point that God is obviously teaching me patience in this situation, and I need to pay attention to what he is telling me. I know patience is one of the fruits of the Spirit in Galatians, but its the one I tend to ignore. Maybe that is my problem! God probably doesn't want me just choosing which virtues I want to display in my life. I can't decide to have a little joy and a little love, but put the patience and self-control on hold. So until we find out when we can have the ultrasound, I imagine I better spend a little extra time in prayer asking God what else he is teaching me. I know we'll find out if the baby will wear blue or pink soon enough :)