Thanks Courtney for showing your concern- and getting me to update! When I'm working 12 hour shifts, I'm in no mood to update afterwards! We also went to Pittsburgh over the weekend so I haven't been at a computer either... I am technically 9 wks and 5 days today!
Ultrasound this past Friday looked good! Baby still had a heartbeat. Appointment took forever. We got there at the usual- 7:15 and didn't get seen until almost 9am! Right after the appointment we drove to Pittsburgh where hubby's dad lives. We hung out with him and took the puppy to this AWESOME dog park called Misty Pines Dog Park. Sidney was having so much fun there, that she literally started crying (well, whining/whimpering) when it was time to go. Before we left, we told my hubby's dad the good news. He was excited for us. Since all our parents know we are going through infertility treatments and when we've been doing them, I guess they were kind of expecting it. Plus- I CAN NOT hide my boobs anymore. They are a dead giveaway.
I had my first OB appointment on Monday- it was just a 2hr get my history appointment and explain how all this was going to work. Apparently appointments every 4 weeks for the first 28wks and then every two weeks, and the closer you get- then every week. When the nurse midwife came in, I don't think she had exactly read that I had just had an ultrasound three days previously, so she preformed one at the last minute. It took her forever to find the baby (my bladder was full) and she hadn't done ultrasounds in a while since they have an ultrasound tech that does them for her. My appointment was just so late that everyone had left.... But finally she found little Baby and the heart was beating away and she said everything looked good. I am scheduled for a detailed "first ultrasound" next Tuesday and then my next appointment with the actual doctor is September 23. I'm thinking about doing the NT scan if my insurance covers it- just so we can see the baby again. I really want to get an ultrasound everyday- and have been tempted to walk over to L&D and beg them for an ultrasound while I'm working.... am I crazy???? (I know I ask that a lot).
I still haven't had a whole lot of symptoms. I have been getting bad migraines- but I feel like they are mostly related to being at work- but they will last over a day (I will probably post about how bad work is getting on another day- just to vent). I know I say I haven't had a whole lot of symptoms a lot- which some people probably think is great- but it just makes me very nervous. Everytime I don't have food aversions or I am not hungry- I freak out. Last night I didn't get up to pee in the middle of the night and today I'm not as hungry. I'm pretty sure I'm reading too much into everything. I don't know. I have been thinking about getting a Doppler (or renting one) after this ultrasound, just to ease my mind. I know that the farther I get along, the less likely it is, but I am NOT lucky! Any suggestions on the no symptoms/ possibly renting/buying a Doppler? I'll just feel so much better after I reach the second trimester. Almost there... Keep growing little baby!
Hubby and I leave for Nashville tomorrow. That is where I grew up and my grandparents still live there. We are celebrating my grandfather's 80th birthday on Saturday and having a mini-family reunion. I think once my brother and sisters see me, they are going to know something is going on. Like I have said- I can't hide these boobs. I'm up like two cup sizes- and for someone who had a flat stomach (that isn't flat anymore) and always wore fitted tshirts- I don't have ANY shirts that fit good anymore (or at least that I feel comfortable in- I'm my biggest critic). I have been wearing loose fitting sundresses- which will be good in the 100 degree Tennessee heat- but will definitely give it away. I want one more ultrasound before we go! I just want to make sure before the rest of my family finds out! My husband jokes with the doc and says I would get an ultrasound everyday if I could- which is totally true. Something is wrong with me....
Anyways- I guess that is it- I will post some "fun" not boring you with my stress related pregnancy that I'm sure no one likes to hear me complain about soon- and lots of pictures.... since I am obsessed with pictures... and my dog. :)
Hope everyone has a great weekend!
Here is a pic of little one! I'm 9 weeks (it was from this past Friday)
9 comments:
Yay for the freebie Ultrasound!!! hooray!! I can't believe you're already to the OB...I'm sttill seeing my RE. But I'm so happy for you guys!!!
Enjoy your pregnancy. Don't worry about symptoms they come and go.
I had few and varying symptoms as well - I bought a doppler on line (one of the less expensive ones) and it has given me SUCH a huge sense of relief to know that I can listen whenever I want and know that things are "OK" - if you think it will help with the worrying then I would say go for it!
=) Thanks for the update!! I am so glad baby is doing well.
When I was preggo with my son, the ONLY symptom I had was vomiting...no sore boobs, no excess peeing, no weird dreams etc. I do realize that the vomiting it a pretty big symptoms, but it was not fun and I would have traded it for anything else!
I did rent the doppler with him. He was my only kiddo I did that with. I ordered it at 11 weeks and kept it until about 26 weeks. I promised myself only once a day. But for the first day I think I checked like 10 times a day! But I still have 1 recording of it and I love it. It was done around 21 weeks and he even kicks during it, so you hear that too. I think if you can swing the money, do it! I don't recall it being crazy expensive or anything. I want to say like $25 a month...but that was 6 yrs ago.
Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers!
I love ultrasounds and don't think you're crazy in the slightest!
so happy to read this update! :)
sounds like you've been super busy!! i'm so happy you and the baby are doing well! is it weird that i am super envious of your boobs? lol, i've been feeling myself up all day looking for a sign! ha!
and i guess i am even more super envious of your trip to nashville!! total awesomeness!!
have so much fun, take in your vacation and i hope you stay as cool as possible and have a wonderful time <3
maria
I randomly came across your blog - first off Congratulations on the baby! I am currently 12.5 weeks along with my 2nd. I know it's a lot easier to say - but don't worry/stress about the no symptoms! With my first pregnancy I had no symptoms. There were times I even forgot I was pregnant in the beginning (i.e. no nausea, no waking up in the middle of the night to pee, etc.) Even this time around there are days I forget I'm pregnant. I have to keep reminding myself that I'm very lucky that I haven't ended up with bad morning sickness! Try to relax, and enjoy being pregnant!
Yay, glad things are still going well. Hope you have a great weekend.
I am glad everything is going well. My cousin gave me her ultrasound and she got it for like $50. We listen on sundays even though with mine its hard cause sometime I feel like we are hearing the same heart beat for both of them. Just be aware sometimes you cannot hear it on the doppler until like 12weeks, so if you don't hear it when you first get it dont freak out, and it works better with a full bladder. I am really hoping things go well for you.
I'm so glad everything is going so well!!! How exciting to graduate from the RE to a regular OBGYN!
I don't blame you about the ultrasounds - I can imagine that when I finally get pregnant, I'll want to see that precious baby as often as I can!
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