Everything started off fine today. I had a little pain on my side at the bowling, but it went away after I started walking. We got to the car and drove right down the street to Target. As I was getting out of the car, I felt something come out that didn't fell like pee. My first thought was to make it inside Target and go straight to the bath, but I changed my mind. I reached down the back on my pants, checked my hand and saw blood. I look at Terry and said I need to go to the hospital right now.
At the hospital, we got our first bit of good news after the pelvic check. I wasn't actively bleeding and my cervix appeared closed. The nurse eventually came back to check for baby's heartbeat. She warned us that she is not an OB nurse, so if she can't find an heartbeat not doesn't mean anything is wrong. I told her my own OB doctor couldn't find this boy's heartbeat and gave up and just did an ultrasound. She was able to find it 2 two times for about a second each time, so we ended up having to do another ultrasound. I wasn't able to see the ultrasound, but Terry was. He said baby was bigger than the last time and still just as busy.
They checked the baby, the placenta and throughout my uterus-everything was fine. Bad news-they couldn't find any cause or reason for the bleed. Therefore, the diagnosis was a threatened miscarriage.
So, I was sent home for bed rest the remained of the weekend. I have to call and check in with Dr Saikie on Monday morning and still get my cerclage Tuesday afternoon. The Doctor also said no strenuous activity "for the next 6 months"! He stressed things like cleaning floors and laundry...I wonder who will do them.
Saturday, October 26, 2013
Friday, October 18, 2013
2nd Trimester
I am now 13 weeks and officially into my 2nd trimester. After waiting for over 2 weeks, I finally got my results from my Maternit21 test yesterday. Baby is perfectly healthy, no T13, T18, or T21
Mommy/Baby Stats
Weight: I'm still in the negative for weight gain. I'm down 3.4 lbs from my pre-pregnancy weight.
Clothes: I'm down to only 2 pair of jeans that I can fit and comfortably close. I'm starting to fit into my maternity yoga pants without them falling down. All maternity shirts are quite comfortable.
Sleep: I've been going to bed when I put Chase to sleep lately. I sleep to about 1am and then get up for a few before returning to bed. I'm currently exhausted because we've had parent conferences at school, so I'm there late and then get home and still have to help the kids finish up homework before I get to go lay down.
Symptoms: Morning sickness is becoming less frequent, but it has been bad on a couple of mornings with painful dry heaving. I haven't had to drink much prune juice the last week, so that is good!
Cravings/Aversions: I haven't had any cravings lately. I'm finding that I can no longer eat McDonald's. We just don't really get a long anymore.
Anxiety: Trying to find a name for this baby! Suggestions?
Next Appointment: EKG in a few hours. Then cerclage on Oct 29.
Baby: My baby is now almost 3 inches long and around .8 ounces, about the size of a peach.
Gender:I found out the gender when I got my genetics results. Funny thing is the baby told me that morning during a dream what sex it was.
Mommy/Baby Stats
Weight: I'm still in the negative for weight gain. I'm down 3.4 lbs from my pre-pregnancy weight.
Clothes: I'm down to only 2 pair of jeans that I can fit and comfortably close. I'm starting to fit into my maternity yoga pants without them falling down. All maternity shirts are quite comfortable.
Sleep: I've been going to bed when I put Chase to sleep lately. I sleep to about 1am and then get up for a few before returning to bed. I'm currently exhausted because we've had parent conferences at school, so I'm there late and then get home and still have to help the kids finish up homework before I get to go lay down.
Symptoms: Morning sickness is becoming less frequent, but it has been bad on a couple of mornings with painful dry heaving. I haven't had to drink much prune juice the last week, so that is good!
Cravings/Aversions: I haven't had any cravings lately. I'm finding that I can no longer eat McDonald's. We just don't really get a long anymore.
Anxiety: Trying to find a name for this baby! Suggestions?
Next Appointment: EKG in a few hours. Then cerclage on Oct 29.
Baby: My baby is now almost 3 inches long and around .8 ounces, about the size of a peach.
Gender:I found out the gender when I got my genetics results. Funny thing is the baby told me that morning during a dream what sex it was.
Monday, October 7, 2013
200 Days To Go!
I had my first OB appointment today and it went very well. Dr Saikie received the report from MFM and I will have quite a busy pregnancy. For just the next 2 months or so, I will have an 24hr urine collection (this weekend), an EKG (don't know why), must start baby aspirin (to help regulate my blood pressure after delivery), will have cerclage placed, bi-weekly cervical checks, start weekly progesterone shots (to prevent pre-term labor) and during anatomy scan at 20 weeks, they will do a detailed something on baby's heart (because IVF babies are more likely to have heart issues) There is still more but I can't remember it all.
My due date is April 25, but I now know that baby will be born early. According to MFM, I will have baby between 37-39 weeks.
Dr Saikie was trying to use the dobbler today to hear baby's heartbeat, but it was being such a tease. Every time he thought he found the heartbeat, it was gone, so he had to get the ultrasound machine. Well, baby was very busy again. Arms were moving and S/he was bouncing around. I love that baby's been putting on a show for use the last couple of times!
My due date is April 25, but I now know that baby will be born early. According to MFM, I will have baby between 37-39 weeks.
Dr Saikie was trying to use the dobbler today to hear baby's heartbeat, but it was being such a tease. Every time he thought he found the heartbeat, it was gone, so he had to get the ultrasound machine. Well, baby was very busy again. Arms were moving and S/he was bouncing around. I love that baby's been putting on a show for use the last couple of times!
Thursday, October 3, 2013
Graduation Day!
We had our last visit with Dr Hayes today. It was a good visit and even Baby was happy. While doing the ultrasound, Baby was very active. It's arms and legs were going and it even did a complete roll for us. We were all laughing. Dr Hayes had a hard time getting a picture for us because of all the movement. She was eventually able to get us 3 good pictures. We also got a nice little "graduation" present: a new monkey, a onesie and a baby hat, plus 3 different pregnancy magazines.
The other good news of the day: my estrogen and progesterone levels were great, so I am done taking them. That means no more shots!!!! My butt will finally have a chance to heal after being poked twice a day for the last 9 weeks.
Mommy/Baby Stats
Weight: lost more weight. Won't know amount until tomorrow morning weigh-in.
Clothes: Any pants with a button or zipper is uncomfortable in the morning when I put it on and straight irritating by the time I get home from work.
Sleep: Same as before.
Gender: Will know pretty soon. Wondering so much about it has given me at least one nightmare.
Symptoms: Morning sickness is getting worse instead of better. I don't remember throwing up (or practicing, because there was nothing in my stomach to throw up) during the 1st trimester of any other pregnancy. Now, I can add constipation to the list. I hate drinking prune juice, but it helps keep the tears away.
Cravings: It's weird- I want any kind of sandwich that has ample amounts of mayo on it- Cousin's sub (extra mayo) Grand Chicken from Steak Escape (with extra mayo).
Anxiety: Took Maternit21 test this week. Now waiting for the results.
Next Appointment: First OB appointment on Monday. I know he's going to send me to the lab and drain all my blood.
Baby Stats: Baby measured a couple days ahead on today's ultrasound and heartbeat was 163, Dr Hayes said both were great. At 11 weeks, Baby should be measuring about 2 inches, weighing at about 0.3 ounces. My placenta is now up and working and supporting the baby. It's head is still twice as big as the rest of its body. It's ears are moving towards the side of the head and reproductive organs are becoming more distinguished.
The other good news of the day: my estrogen and progesterone levels were great, so I am done taking them. That means no more shots!!!! My butt will finally have a chance to heal after being poked twice a day for the last 9 weeks.
Mommy/Baby Stats
Weight: lost more weight. Won't know amount until tomorrow morning weigh-in.
Clothes: Any pants with a button or zipper is uncomfortable in the morning when I put it on and straight irritating by the time I get home from work.
Sleep: Same as before.
Gender: Will know pretty soon. Wondering so much about it has given me at least one nightmare.
Symptoms: Morning sickness is getting worse instead of better. I don't remember throwing up (or practicing, because there was nothing in my stomach to throw up) during the 1st trimester of any other pregnancy. Now, I can add constipation to the list. I hate drinking prune juice, but it helps keep the tears away.
Cravings: It's weird- I want any kind of sandwich that has ample amounts of mayo on it- Cousin's sub (extra mayo) Grand Chicken from Steak Escape (with extra mayo).
Anxiety: Took Maternit21 test this week. Now waiting for the results.
Next Appointment: First OB appointment on Monday. I know he's going to send me to the lab and drain all my blood.
Baby Stats: Baby measured a couple days ahead on today's ultrasound and heartbeat was 163, Dr Hayes said both were great. At 11 weeks, Baby should be measuring about 2 inches, weighing at about 0.3 ounces. My placenta is now up and working and supporting the baby. It's head is still twice as big as the rest of its body. It's ears are moving towards the side of the head and reproductive organs are becoming more distinguished.
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