18 weeks 2 days (3/12/11)

So, I am a slacker!! I have been so busy at work and other things that I have slacked on my blog. Not sure why, but there it is!! Everything is going great, I have been able to feel movements, not all the time but every once in awhile I am sure that's what it is. To confirm that, when I listen to the HB with my doppler and the baby moves away from it, I feel the movement at the same time I hear the noise!! :) HB has been 140's to 150's lately on the doppler. On 3/24 will be my 20 week u/s (eek, this is going fast, now it's really getting real) and we'll have to decide if we're gonna find out or not, still not 100% decided on this! In the meantime, trying to rest up from working 10 hr days at the office. Sheesh, this is exhausting!!

12 weeks, 2 days (1/29/11)

Wow, so it's been 3 weeks since I've posted.....oops!! ;) Been pretty busy, and exhausted to no end. But...all is well with momma & baby :) Had u/s from weeks 9-11 at Dr. Bishop's office mostly for peace of mind due to my past history, so we were able to see growth each week and the heartrate. This past week at 12 weeks, I went to see the dr and he just listened with the doppler, so we heard the heartbeat, just couldn't see it. It was nice and fast, so all is still well :) Next appt is in 4 weeks. He said 4 weeks is a long time to not hear a heartbeat so he said I could make it for 2 or 3 weeks if I wanted, and if I felt I needed to come in more that I could. Love him :) Instead we made the appt for 4 weeks, and I've purchased a doppler that should be arriving sometime this next week. So, that will be reassuring. Other than that, nothing's changed, I still get nauseated sometimes, but really the exhaustion is what is killing me, but it makes me know all is well inside :)Stay tune :)

9 weeks, 3 days (1/8/11)

Are you serious? Am I already 9 weeks along?! I know it's still early and I have a long way to go, but that went pretty fast!! Pants are needing hairties at this point and I've already bought 3 new pair of jeans (not maternity, just bigger). Working on the nausea, eating and drinking. It seems it would be easy to eat and drink knowing you are providing for your developing baby, that is...until the nausea/vomiting steps in. Ugh, just doing what I can...eating and drinking what sounds good at the moment, waiting for the nausea to pass.

Had an u/s and my first OB appt 1/6/11 with Dr. Bishop. Baby looked great on the u/s, measured exactly 9 weeks on u/s (which is right on by my LMP dates) and had a strong heartbeat of 180 bpm. Moving around like crazy. Jess, the u/s tech, said the baby liked her music, I told her the baby probably liked the coke I just had before the appt!! LOL!! Due date ends up being 8/11/11.

My appt with Dr. Bishop went good, just talked and answered questions. Had my prenatal labs done and a urine done and that's it, waiting on cultures until 20ish weeks as to not disturb anything with our past history. Have a repeat u/s this next thursday 1/13 and 1/20, then on 1/27 go to see Dr. Bishop and he will try and hear the hb by doppler. Then we will discuss further plans.

All is looking well!! Looks like I'll be spending a lot of time at the lake this summer!! :)

12/27/2010

Sorry everyone, I have sort of led you on......but now the cat is outta the bag!!!

We're PREGNANT!!! YAY!! :) 8 weeks 0 days today by ultrasound. I am being released to my regular OB and go in for my first OB appt 1/6/11 :)

I do have a subchorionic bleed which was found on an unscheduled u/s (due to a gush of blood) on 12/20/10. Just taking it easy. No official bedrest but not doing anything crazy, pelvic rest and no working at the hospital until it has resolved, even though it can last the whole pregnancy!!

But we are optimistic and are praying for a healthy 9 months :)

We kept it quiet for obvious reasons, and while 8 weeks is still early, our progress is much better than it ever has been, so praying this is the one :)

Any and all positive thoughts/prayers are much appreciated :)

Nothing new

Sorry followers, I've got nothing new to post. Believe today is AF day or tomorrow. Will keep you posted. Still positive though, I've got great doctors on my side and great support and this is only the first month so no worries! :) Figured you followers of mine would like some updated info, sorry I don't have anything for you! Stay tuned for more details.

CD19 & anxious

Ugh, I don't know what my problem is today. Just feeling very anxious to know what this cycle will bring....either AF or a +. I am forcing myself to wait until AF is due (12/1/10) to test because of the HCG shot I received. I don't want it to be a false positive from the hormones. Really, I just want to know either way. Obviously + would be the best option here, but knowing either way would help at this point. Praying for release of the anxiety of the 2ww and also comfort & peace in knowing I'm not in control of it anyway regardless. Thank you all for following/listening. Stay tuned, 9 more days for details, or sooner or later depending on what may come of this month!!

Well....11/17/10

I had my CD14 u/s today which showed only 1 follicle up to par on my left ovary and it measured 22mm. While I was disappointed there was only 1, the tech reassured me that it only takes one to make a baby (good point Francie)!! She said my uterine lining looked perfect and since I had one good follicle, I received 250mcg Ovidrel injected subcutaneous to release that follicle. Now onto the next 3 days of BD and then the 2ww. Good thoughts, hopes, prayers, anything will help from anyone at this point and I greatly appreciate it ahead of time!! I am happy for what may come of this yet sad for a dear friend who will be officially not pregnant as of tomorrow morning. I got to see her at the RE's office though as our appts allowed us to cross paths which made my heart smile even on her sad day!

God is good and I am starting to realize a small part of the purpose this infertility is serving. I have gone out of my comfort zone to attend Tiny Purpose's monthly meetings with another friend who has suffered great loss and have met and become close to many girls from that group. God is expanding my horizons, now I hope he moves on to expanding my household!! :) December 1st is the day to keep on your minds, that will either be the day AF shows her ugly face or the day I call the office to get my pregnancy test done!! Either way, I'm excited, hopeful and trying to keep positive!! :)