How far along: 14 weeks today
Who knows: Everyone! Even Lili knows she's going to be a BIG sister.
Symptoms: Nada.
Total weight gain: I think I lost weight even though I haven't had any nausea. There's just something about being pregnant that makes me eat healthier.
Maternity clothes: Yes. It's much more comfortable.
Stretch marks: Nothing new!
Sleep: Still tired, but I've regained some of my energy. However, due to my back pain I have a hard time getting comfy at night... even with my pregnancy pillow.
Best moment last week: Nothing baby-related, but we moved Olivia into the bigger room and she's sleeping in her big girl bed. Will moved the crib in there too in case we have a baby girl on the way (then they will share a room). We will have to wait and see though.
Movement: Sometimes I think I can feel something. Or maybe I'm nuts.
Food cravings: Strawberries w/ Nutella and steak!
Belly Button in or out: IN!
What I miss: Cappuccino and Coke (I'm trying to not drink any caffeine)
What I am looking forward to: The anatomy scan June 4th!
Milestones: Can't wait to hear the baby's heartbeat again next week.
How is daddy? He is busy turning down every baby name I come up with. For some reason we only debate about girl's names. I don't know what that means though.
Monday, April 26, 2010
Friday, April 9, 2010
Have You Heard the News?
My pregnancy news is just about common knowledge now! Will and I have been telling close friends and family these past couple of weeks and I posted a message on Face.book this week. That was the easiest way to get the news circulated. Most people have been very supportive, so I feel good about sharing.
Today was my first appointment with Dr. M. I basically picked my Ob-Gyn from a list of Doctors on a sheet of paper. I was most nervous that we wouldn't click, but I don't have those fears now. Dr. M. was very personable from the moment I met her. She shared a lot of information about herself and her personal life. After my experience with my last Ob-Gyn, personality ranked pretty high on my list of requirements. I assume she's qualified enough to deliver a baby, but honestly when I'm in labor I could care less if the janitor delivered!
We didn't get to see our little Pumpkin this time, but the Dr. found the heartbeat right away on the doppler which made my day. When I was 17 weeks pregnant with Willow the Dr. couldn't find the heartbeat, so I had to have an ultrasound which detected the heartbeat almost immediately. But as we all know Willow passed between that time and 21 weeks. I know I can't compare the two situations, but I am feeling optimistic about this good, strong heartbeat.
I've included a picture (of an actual book you can buy) that I posted along with my pregnancy news on Face.book. My husband's name is Willie so it was kind of funny!
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Happy Anniversary
It's been 14 years since my husband and I made it official! I'm not talking about our wedding anniversary, but another important date. It was March 17th, 1996 when my hubby and I decided we would be together and we have been ever since. Even after all these years I can't imagine being with anyone else. I absolutely love Will with all my heart. I still look forward to him getting home from work every night. He is my best friend in this whole world! It may be hard to believe but he never complains, he is always willing to help around the house (often cleaning the entire house on his day off), does the grocery shopping, starts my car in the winter and is the BEST dad any kid could ask for. He's loving, caring and never selfish. I'm probably the luckiest girl on this planet. Happy 14 years, baby!
Saturday, March 13, 2010
Yo!
Will and I had our first ultrasound on Thursday. I was so nervous I was shaking. Will did a good job trying to keep me calm. The staff seems to get a kick out of Will every time he comes to visit... Mr. Personality!
I knew since I was only about 8 weeks along that I would get to be more acquainted with the "hoo-ha wand". Which means a vaginal ultrasound. Yay me! I forgot to mention this to Will. Even after I removed my pants, he never thought to ask why I was getting undressed. Will positioned himself at the bottom of the table and he sat in the chair. There were two monitors in the room. One for the patient to view and one for the Dr. I told Will that I wanted him to sit next to me and he said he would move to that chair when they came back. Well, Dr. H and Nurse J returned and asked me scoot my butt down to the edge of the table. I gave Will the stink eye, but he still didn't budge from his prime seating. Finally I yelled at him, "I want you over here!" I giggled and explained that I know we've been married for over 9 years, but I wasn't comfortable with him looking straight up my va-jay-jay while the Dr. molested me with the happy stick. Everyone seemed to get a kick out of this. It wasn't until this point did Will realize what type of ultrasound I was really having that day.
Dr. H seemed very pleased with Pumpkin's size. The heartbeat was 150 and we even got to hear the lovely swish swish sound. It was music to my ears. Of course I cried tears of joy and hope, but they were still tainted with fear. Will kept asking the Dr if she only saw one (she did). And he seemed to get a big kick out of the Dr referring to the yolk sac. So he keeps referring to the baby as "Yo" now. We will return in 2 weeks to check the growth of the baby and determine a due date based on the baby's size. Then I may have one more ultrasound before I'm released to my OBGYN (who I haven't even found yet!)
I knew since I was only about 8 weeks along that I would get to be more acquainted with the "hoo-ha wand". Which means a vaginal ultrasound. Yay me! I forgot to mention this to Will. Even after I removed my pants, he never thought to ask why I was getting undressed. Will positioned himself at the bottom of the table and he sat in the chair. There were two monitors in the room. One for the patient to view and one for the Dr. I told Will that I wanted him to sit next to me and he said he would move to that chair when they came back. Well, Dr. H and Nurse J returned and asked me scoot my butt down to the edge of the table. I gave Will the stink eye, but he still didn't budge from his prime seating. Finally I yelled at him, "I want you over here!" I giggled and explained that I know we've been married for over 9 years, but I wasn't comfortable with him looking straight up my va-jay-jay while the Dr. molested me with the happy stick. Everyone seemed to get a kick out of this. It wasn't until this point did Will realize what type of ultrasound I was really having that day.
Dr. H seemed very pleased with Pumpkin's size. The heartbeat was 150 and we even got to hear the lovely swish swish sound. It was music to my ears. Of course I cried tears of joy and hope, but they were still tainted with fear. Will kept asking the Dr if she only saw one (she did). And he seemed to get a big kick out of the Dr referring to the yolk sac. So he keeps referring to the baby as "Yo" now. We will return in 2 weeks to check the growth of the baby and determine a due date based on the baby's size. Then I may have one more ultrasound before I'm released to my OBGYN (who I haven't even found yet!)
Friday, March 5, 2010
Pregnancy Quiz
I feel like I have to guard myself in case the worst happens, but on the other hand I don't want to remember my pregnancy as being a miserable and stressful 9 months. I have to remind myself (sometimes several times a day) "Worrying will not change the outcome". I religiously check the toilet paper for blood each time I wipe. I panic with every twinge of pain. I can't even tell you the last time my hubby and I have done the deed, for fear it will cause a miscarriage (poor hubby). I know it's silly, but I just lost a baby a few months ago! The pain is still fresh in my mind. I pray to God everyday that he will not allow that to ever happen to me again!
I feel like I am testing my luck by getting so excited about this baby growing inside of me, but I saw this quiz on another blog so I wanted to give it a try.
How far along: 7 weeks today
Who knows: You do! We haven't made an official announcement, but we plan to after next week's ultrasound. My mom and BFF know and a few of my ex coworkers. I'm not very good at secrets.
Symptoms: Nausea (more so when I allow myself to get hungry) and headaches. The same symptoms as my previous pregnancies sans the tender/ sore breasts.
Total weight gain: I haven't weighed myself and I don't want to right now since I didn't lose all the weight from my previous pregnancy!
Maternity clothes: I'm not wearing any maternity clothes yet, but I did buy some shirts recently from Old Navy.
Stretch marks: Nothing new!
Sleep: By 9 o'clock I can barely keep my eyes open, but my previous 2 pregnancies I was much more tired. I'm wondering if it just hasn't hit yet.
Best moment last week: I don't think there was any. I started a new position at work, so I have lots of training classes, applications to learn and coworkers to get to know. My grandma passed away and my friend had brain surgery. But if I had to pick something, I would say Olivia deciding (for herself) that she will go on the potty now. All the candy, stickers and bribes didn't work. She just started going on the toilet and has been going since Wednesday. Ha!
Movement: The baby is the size of a blueberry, but I have those feelings like a butterfly is tickling my insides.
Food cravings: Varies, but I've been thinking about fresh fruit lately!
Belly Button in or out: IN!
What I miss: Cappuccino and Coke (I'm trying to not drink any caffeine)
What I am looking forward to: My ultrasound March 11th!
Milestones: Hoping to hear the heartbeat next week.
How is daddy? He is so excited about the baby and is looking forward to the ultrasound next week. Although he is usually guarded and doesn't allow himself to get too excited about things, I can tell he is hopeful that this pregnancy will go as planned. He's already planning and figuring things out.
I feel like I am testing my luck by getting so excited about this baby growing inside of me, but I saw this quiz on another blog so I wanted to give it a try.
How far along: 7 weeks today
Who knows: You do! We haven't made an official announcement, but we plan to after next week's ultrasound. My mom and BFF know and a few of my ex coworkers. I'm not very good at secrets.
Symptoms: Nausea (more so when I allow myself to get hungry) and headaches. The same symptoms as my previous pregnancies sans the tender/ sore breasts.
Total weight gain: I haven't weighed myself and I don't want to right now since I didn't lose all the weight from my previous pregnancy!
Maternity clothes: I'm not wearing any maternity clothes yet, but I did buy some shirts recently from Old Navy.
Stretch marks: Nothing new!
Sleep: By 9 o'clock I can barely keep my eyes open, but my previous 2 pregnancies I was much more tired. I'm wondering if it just hasn't hit yet.
Best moment last week: I don't think there was any. I started a new position at work, so I have lots of training classes, applications to learn and coworkers to get to know. My grandma passed away and my friend had brain surgery. But if I had to pick something, I would say Olivia deciding (for herself) that she will go on the potty now. All the candy, stickers and bribes didn't work. She just started going on the toilet and has been going since Wednesday. Ha!
Movement: The baby is the size of a blueberry, but I have those feelings like a butterfly is tickling my insides.
Food cravings: Varies, but I've been thinking about fresh fruit lately!
Belly Button in or out: IN!
What I miss: Cappuccino and Coke (I'm trying to not drink any caffeine)
What I am looking forward to: My ultrasound March 11th!
Milestones: Hoping to hear the heartbeat next week.
How is daddy? He is so excited about the baby and is looking forward to the ultrasound next week. Although he is usually guarded and doesn't allow himself to get too excited about things, I can tell he is hopeful that this pregnancy will go as planned. He's already planning and figuring things out.
Saturday, February 27, 2010
Abuela's Gift
My Abuela died in her home in Puerto Rico on Monday, February 15th. I didn't receive the news until Tuesday, the day my pregnancy was confirmed by Dr. H. She was 99, so it wasn't a complete shock. I can't help but think of the Circle of Life (can't you just hear the Lion King song now).
Since my initial visit to the RE my Beta numbers have increased nicely. However my third blood draw indicated that my progesterone had dipped a little. My Dr considered my progesterone "borderline" and immediately put me on a progesterone supplement. Of course it must be a vaginal supplement because nothing that has to do with pregnancy can be easy for me.
Since my Dr routinely schedules only 3 Beta checks, every other day, I haven't had an opportunity to have my levels checked in over a week. As much as I HATE needles, I appreciated those updates for reassurance that everything is going well. That's why I welcomed my first bout of nausea. I know it seems crazy, but once I got that familiar nauseous feeling and slight headache I welcomed it, knowing that it meant this wasn't all in my head. This little bean inside of me is growing! And right now, we are referring to this little baby as, "Pumpkin" due to the EDD being in October. We are looking forward to our first scheduled ultrasound, Thursday March 11th!
Since my initial visit to the RE my Beta numbers have increased nicely. However my third blood draw indicated that my progesterone had dipped a little. My Dr considered my progesterone "borderline" and immediately put me on a progesterone supplement. Of course it must be a vaginal supplement because nothing that has to do with pregnancy can be easy for me.
Since my Dr routinely schedules only 3 Beta checks, every other day, I haven't had an opportunity to have my levels checked in over a week. As much as I HATE needles, I appreciated those updates for reassurance that everything is going well. That's why I welcomed my first bout of nausea. I know it seems crazy, but once I got that familiar nauseous feeling and slight headache I welcomed it, knowing that it meant this wasn't all in my head. This little bean inside of me is growing! And right now, we are referring to this little baby as, "Pumpkin" due to the EDD being in October. We are looking forward to our first scheduled ultrasound, Thursday March 11th!
Sunday, February 14, 2010
V Day!
I had a huge surprise today when I took a home pregnancy test on a whim! I didn't take the test because I felt pregnant or even thought that was a possibility. I took the test because my period was late and I knew the Dr would request I take one or two before prescribing Provera to bring on another cycle. We were scheduled to begin Clomid/ IUI cycle this month and I was getting antsy for the process to start. So you can imagine my shock when I got two blue lines on my pregnancy test. I was in disbelief. I wasn't going to mention it to Will, because I thought it had to be wrong. Then the other test from the pack was a dud. So I knew it had to be a mistake. I debated back and forth through the evening on whether or not to run out and buy another pack of tests. It didn't take much convincing before I headed out into the chilly night to grab another pack of tests.
3 tests and 1 blood draw later, it's been confirmed! So far the stats are as follows:
What is the HCG level? 104
What is the Progesterone level? 12.1
How far along am I? 5 weeks
What is my due date? October 22nd, 2010
I go back to the Dr this Thursday to repeat the blood draw. Hopefully we will see my beat numbers go waaaaaaaay up!
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