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Monday, September 30, 2013
PSA - Free Pregnancy Journal!
Hey guys! I heard about this through a forum posting on The Bump and thought I'd spread the word! I got mine in the mail last week and am so impressed with the quality. It's a hard cover book, with spaces for ultrasound pictures, symptoms, and lots of silly little tidbits. The best part is: IT'S COMPLETELY FREE! No shipping, no surveys, just free!
Sunday, September 15, 2013
Relaxing on Sunday Afternoon
Happy Sunday!
I'm sitting back watching some X-files with my kitties and enjoying some down time before I finish up the remainder of my laundry and weekend chores.
Physically I'm feeling ok, but I keep going through phases where I feel like complete crap and have to sit/lie down before I hurl. It definitely could be worse, and I'm very happy that I'm not having extreme morning sickness and throwing up all the time. Often after I eat my stomach cramps up and gets really bloated, which is pretty uncomfortable. As awful as I feel sometimes, in a way I'm happy that I'm experiencing symptoms because it reassures me that I'm still pregnant.
This weekend was pretty productive for me. I did some homework, cleaned out the downstairs closet, rearranged and hung up some photos, and organized my desk cords so that they don't look like a tangled mess. There is still a lot that I'd like to get done around here, but it's hard to do anything when you feel like crap 90% of the time.
I haven't made it to the gym since I found out I was pregnant. Part of it is because I'm scared, and the other part is that I haven't really felt up to it. The miscarriage really fucked up my head, but the all of the doctors that I've been to and everything that I've read has said that moderate exercise doesn't cause early miscarriage. I really think that I need to start going back to the gym because I can see my muscle tone disappearing and it's making me sad. All of the hard work I put into getting where I was cannot be in vain! I will have to make more of an effort to exercise, even if it's just walking or doing the elliptical.
I'm starting to feel a little lonely. It really sucks not being able to tell people what's going on with me, and it's making me a little antisocial. There was a show that sounded like a lot of fun this Saturday, and we decided not to go because I've not been feeling well and the bar that it was at is pretty smokey with bad ventilation. Plus we are really strapped for cash this month after buying a dining room table. I'm feeling a little sad that we didn't go, but I know it was for the best. I just can't wait until I can announce this pregnancy to everyone so that I don't have to hide at home and in my head all the time.
I have a bunch of DIY projects I'd like to do in the near future, most having to do with the baby. I want to make salt clay ornaments for the nursery, a calendar countdown shirt for weekly belly pics, and a skeleton shirt for my Halloween costume. Stay tuned, I hope to include guides or at least pictures and links to where I found the tutorials.
I'm sitting back watching some X-files with my kitties and enjoying some down time before I finish up the remainder of my laundry and weekend chores.
Physically I'm feeling ok, but I keep going through phases where I feel like complete crap and have to sit/lie down before I hurl. It definitely could be worse, and I'm very happy that I'm not having extreme morning sickness and throwing up all the time. Often after I eat my stomach cramps up and gets really bloated, which is pretty uncomfortable. As awful as I feel sometimes, in a way I'm happy that I'm experiencing symptoms because it reassures me that I'm still pregnant.
This weekend was pretty productive for me. I did some homework, cleaned out the downstairs closet, rearranged and hung up some photos, and organized my desk cords so that they don't look like a tangled mess. There is still a lot that I'd like to get done around here, but it's hard to do anything when you feel like crap 90% of the time.
I haven't made it to the gym since I found out I was pregnant. Part of it is because I'm scared, and the other part is that I haven't really felt up to it. The miscarriage really fucked up my head, but the all of the doctors that I've been to and everything that I've read has said that moderate exercise doesn't cause early miscarriage. I really think that I need to start going back to the gym because I can see my muscle tone disappearing and it's making me sad. All of the hard work I put into getting where I was cannot be in vain! I will have to make more of an effort to exercise, even if it's just walking or doing the elliptical.
I'm starting to feel a little lonely. It really sucks not being able to tell people what's going on with me, and it's making me a little antisocial. There was a show that sounded like a lot of fun this Saturday, and we decided not to go because I've not been feeling well and the bar that it was at is pretty smokey with bad ventilation. Plus we are really strapped for cash this month after buying a dining room table. I'm feeling a little sad that we didn't go, but I know it was for the best. I just can't wait until I can announce this pregnancy to everyone so that I don't have to hide at home and in my head all the time.
I have a bunch of DIY projects I'd like to do in the near future, most having to do with the baby. I want to make salt clay ornaments for the nursery, a calendar countdown shirt for weekly belly pics, and a skeleton shirt for my Halloween costume. Stay tuned, I hope to include guides or at least pictures and links to where I found the tutorials.
Wednesday, September 11, 2013
First Ultrasound
I had my first ultrasound at 11:30 today.
The things that go through your head before your first ultrasound:
The things that go through your head before your first ultrasound:
- What if there isn't anything in there?
- Will we see a heartbeat?
- Could it be twins?
- How will the doctor treat me?
- What will we do if it doesn't go well?
- Will I stop worrying if everything looks perfect?
- Will I ever stop worrying?
It's hard not worrying. I feel like having a miscarriage poisoned me and is keeping me from being able to enjoy this pregnancy without being constantly worried that it's going to happen again.
The good news is that we had an awesome ultrasound! We only have one baby in there, and I am measuring right at 5 weeks 6 days, which is almost exactly where I estimated I would be. We even saw the flickering heartbeat! It brought tears to my eyes, and when I looked over at my husband, he was in tears too. We both breathed a sigh of relief, but I know that the anxiety will come back soon.
I have another ultrasound in 2 weeks to confirm viability and the due date, and I am hoping that the time flies by!
Friday, September 6, 2013
Still pregnant!
After playing phone tag with the doctor's office for most of the day, I finally got them on the phone and found out that my hCG numbers are super awesome mega high!
They are 3,770! They can take their "faint" pregnancy test and shove it! I'm right where I should be as far as hormone levels go, and I am so relieved.
They bumped up my ultrasound appointment to this coming Wednesday! I hope to see my little jelly bean with a nice heartbeat. I'm so happy to start my weekend on a high note!
They are 3,770! They can take their "faint" pregnancy test and shove it! I'm right where I should be as far as hormone levels go, and I am so relieved.
They bumped up my ultrasound appointment to this coming Wednesday! I hope to see my little jelly bean with a nice heartbeat. I'm so happy to start my weekend on a high note!
Thursday, September 5, 2013
Worried after doctor's appointment.
I was a nervous wreck while driving to my doctor's appointment today. Actually, I've been anxious for this appointment since last Wednesday, when I got my first BFP. I took a pregnancy test this morning, just to make sure the line was still there, and I got a very dark, bold line. This gave me a little bit of relief, but I was still nervous as I headed into the waiting room.
My appointment was at 10, and I got there at 9:40. Guess what time I was led back to the exam room? 10 fucking 40! It was past 11 by the time the Dr. showed up to examine me. WTF? Seriously, just make my appointment for a half hour later. My nervous brain did not need that extra hour to fret and twiddle my thumbs.
So anyways, the nurse had me take a urine test. I was a little concerned because I had been chugging water all morning, but it came back positive. Apparently, it was a faint positive. The Dr. seemed worried that it was faint. I told her that the one I took this morning was dark, and that I had been drinking a lot of water, but she still seemed concerned. Now I'm worried. I've spent the last two hours googling, and man it has not made me feel any better.
She also had me take a blood test to get my exact HCG levels, but I don't find out those results until tomorrow morning. I am dying. I seriously cannot concentrate on anything but those results. If they are above 400, I will be so happy. I am so nervous. I don't know what to expect or how I will handle another miscarriage. For reference, this is what pregnancy levels should be based on how far along you are:
I estimate I am around 5 weeks past LMP? I'm not sure, because of the miscarriage. Waiting is torture. I don't know what to do.
My appointment was at 10, and I got there at 9:40. Guess what time I was led back to the exam room? 10 fucking 40! It was past 11 by the time the Dr. showed up to examine me. WTF? Seriously, just make my appointment for a half hour later. My nervous brain did not need that extra hour to fret and twiddle my thumbs.
So anyways, the nurse had me take a urine test. I was a little concerned because I had been chugging water all morning, but it came back positive. Apparently, it was a faint positive. The Dr. seemed worried that it was faint. I told her that the one I took this morning was dark, and that I had been drinking a lot of water, but she still seemed concerned. Now I'm worried. I've spent the last two hours googling, and man it has not made me feel any better.
She also had me take a blood test to get my exact HCG levels, but I don't find out those results until tomorrow morning. I am dying. I seriously cannot concentrate on anything but those results. If they are above 400, I will be so happy. I am so nervous. I don't know what to expect or how I will handle another miscarriage. For reference, this is what pregnancy levels should be based on how far along you are:
Monday, September 2, 2013
I'M PREGNANT AGAIN!
Although I'm beyond thrilled, a part of me is holding back a little. I just don't want to go through the hurt of another miscarriage. I really hope that we don't have to go through that again.
YAYYYYYY :)
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