Lately it seems as if all I've done is see doctors! Who knew pregnancy made a girl so busy. This weekend we had some concerns about some persistent cramping that just wouldn't go away. It had been about four days, so finally at about 11pm Saturday night, the husband and I made our way to the Emergency Room at our local hospital (which interestingly enough I work at....as a side note, me working there did not move anything along faster!)
Four hours Saturday night/early Sunday morning and coming back early Sunday afternoon for more tests and of course more waiting gave us some answers to why I've been cramping so much, but didn't quash the worry. There seems to be some internal bleeding (the ER doctor used the word hemorrhaging....*shudder....bleeding is so much better).....it's outside the gestational sac where the baby is (so that's good news) and really each case is different. In some cases a perfectly healthy baby is born, is some cases you can miscarry....luckily in more cases everything is fine. It's the less than average case that has me worried.
But we got to see the little guy fluttering around on an ultrasound screen which was pretty neat. It's super tiny, but you can see a head and arms.....and the ultrasound technician puts us as 9 weeks 5 days (9 wks, 6 days today!) so we're a few days further along than we thought...but not by much.
So we're staying positive and hoping that we aren't in the minority when it comes to this type of thing....although this type of bleeding only happens in 1% of all pregnancies, so already we're in the minority.....fingers crossed for us! Happy thoughts.
Off to make dinner as thanks to this pregnancy I haven't kept anything down today....let's hope some veggies and pasta stay down! Oh joy!
Monday, May 30, 2011
Monday, May 23, 2011
Everybody Poops.....
Except pregnant women.
Seriously. They need to change that "potty training" book so that wee little ones can understand the trials and tribulations that their mothers went through.
We are into our 9th week. It seems weird to say that we're about 9 weeks pregnant. My life has now turned into a series of weeks instead of months and years. I continue to hold my breath ever so slightly until we hit the 13th week mark and we can say that the first trimester is behind us.
Our mothers are dying to shout from the rooftops that they're expecting another grandchild. I'm sure they already have (in secret) but continue to tell us they've kept it to themselves. My father wisely reminded me tonight that when we tell one person we have to be prepared for everyone to know.
So far no major red flags. Lots of nausea and night-time vomiting - which I suppose is better than early morning sickness or during the day sickness when I have to try to hide it at work. But other than that and a few aches and pains, I've been rather lucky....I have a few specialist appointments coming up to determine if a health condition I've had since a child will pose any problem while pregnant, but our fingers are crossed and our hopes are high.
Now if only I could be regular and not all uncomfortable and bloated....life would be just great!
Seriously. They need to change that "potty training" book so that wee little ones can understand the trials and tribulations that their mothers went through.
We are into our 9th week. It seems weird to say that we're about 9 weeks pregnant. My life has now turned into a series of weeks instead of months and years. I continue to hold my breath ever so slightly until we hit the 13th week mark and we can say that the first trimester is behind us.
Our mothers are dying to shout from the rooftops that they're expecting another grandchild. I'm sure they already have (in secret) but continue to tell us they've kept it to themselves. My father wisely reminded me tonight that when we tell one person we have to be prepared for everyone to know.
So far no major red flags. Lots of nausea and night-time vomiting - which I suppose is better than early morning sickness or during the day sickness when I have to try to hide it at work. But other than that and a few aches and pains, I've been rather lucky....I have a few specialist appointments coming up to determine if a health condition I've had since a child will pose any problem while pregnant, but our fingers are crossed and our hopes are high.
Now if only I could be regular and not all uncomfortable and bloated....life would be just great!
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Dear Baby
Please stop making me want to barf. It doesn't make any of us feel any better. And your father doesn't look too impressed either with all the retching and hurling.
I promise to let you stay up late on school nights (provided you make the honour roll).
Love,
Your Momma
I promise to let you stay up late on school nights (provided you make the honour roll).
Love,
Your Momma
Monday, May 16, 2011
Dating Ultrasound + Heartbeat = Happy Day
Today the husband and I went for a dating ultrasound because we weren't entirely sure of conception dates. Although, I was fairly sure, the doctor wanted one done anyway. So when I called the clinic to make the appointment I was explicitly told to show up with a full bladder.
Let me tell you...a full bladder + a tired pregnant woman + a stressed out husband (mainly from the tired and cranky pregnant woman) makes for a less than awesome time. The ultrasound technician loaded me up with the gel and pressed down on my bladder. On my full bladder. I could have peed on the table. As I was mentally repeating words to myself that had nothing to do with water, waterfalls, tinkle, pee or toilets...my heart skipped a beat when she said she didn't think she could see anything.
After more pushing and prodding on my ovaries and bladder a tiny little blob appeared on the screen. And it looked like it was vibrating. Soon-to-be-fetus in one week (a blueberry sized embryo right now) was found and so was a very strong heartbeat!
Success! Due date: December 29, 2011!
Less of a success: overcome with nausea the second we exited the clinic and hurling in the parking lot. Repeatedly.
It was a gross and awesome morning.
Although the nausea has remained for most of the day. But...it's a small price to pay for knowing that so far - all is good in babyland.
Let me tell you...a full bladder + a tired pregnant woman + a stressed out husband (mainly from the tired and cranky pregnant woman) makes for a less than awesome time. The ultrasound technician loaded me up with the gel and pressed down on my bladder. On my full bladder. I could have peed on the table. As I was mentally repeating words to myself that had nothing to do with water, waterfalls, tinkle, pee or toilets...my heart skipped a beat when she said she didn't think she could see anything.
After more pushing and prodding on my ovaries and bladder a tiny little blob appeared on the screen. And it looked like it was vibrating. Soon-to-be-fetus in one week (a blueberry sized embryo right now) was found and so was a very strong heartbeat!
Success! Due date: December 29, 2011!
Less of a success: overcome with nausea the second we exited the clinic and hurling in the parking lot. Repeatedly.
It was a gross and awesome morning.
Although the nausea has remained for most of the day. But...it's a small price to pay for knowing that so far - all is good in babyland.
We're Pregnant!
Just before Easter I peed on a stick and saw two lines. Of course, I called my husband in to ask his opinion and we were "pretty" sure we saw two lines. So the next day I took a second test. Again we were "almost" positive that there were two lines. It was faint. But was it our imagination? Probably not. But just to be sure, I went to the pharmacy and bought a few more.
6 tests proved to be the same. And a digital test finally screamed out the words we had long suspected "Pregnant"!
Our peanut is due December 29th, 2011.
We told my parents on Mother's Day weekend. I bought my mom a "Baby on Board" sticker and wrapped it up. She opened it up and there was a couple of seconds where I don't think she was 100% sure what it meant, but it eventually clued in and we had a nice celebration with my mom and dad and sister! It really started to bring it all home that we were.....pregnant.
6 tests proved to be the same. And a digital test finally screamed out the words we had long suspected "Pregnant"!
Our peanut is due December 29th, 2011.
We told my parents on Mother's Day weekend. I bought my mom a "Baby on Board" sticker and wrapped it up. She opened it up and there was a couple of seconds where I don't think she was 100% sure what it meant, but it eventually clued in and we had a nice celebration with my mom and dad and sister! It really started to bring it all home that we were.....pregnant.
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