Wednesday, July 14, 2010
1st appt update
So I had my first OB appt today. The ARNP saw me and I really liked her a lot. She spent a ton of time talking with us, and seemed really interested in all our questions and concerns. She saved the US for last, which kind of annoyed me, but I understood she had lots of other things to do. She found the baby, no problem. He or she is nice a snug in my womb ( was secretly worried about ectopic) And her/his little heart was fluttering away. We couldn't hear it, but she measured it at 153bpm. Then I asked if she could point out the yolk sac. She moved the wand around but said she was not good with sonograms. Then she said "Wait, is that another baby? It is, it is another baby! You're having twins!" So there you have it ladies and gentlemen. Twins. And they both have little heartbeats. Can't scan photos, but will try to take pics of them and upload soon. So happy to be having a healthy pregnancy, and twins? What a crazy, wonderful, unexpected blessing.
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
first appointment tomorrow!
I can't decide if I'm more nervous or excited. DH's instructors told him he could leave clinicals early to go with me. This makes me very happy. Hoping to get happy news tomorrow!
Sunday, July 11, 2010
7 weeks
I haven't yet done one of those pregnancy surveys, but I want to remember the details of this pregnancy, so here goes.
How Far Along: 7 weeks!!!
How Big is The Baby: This week baby is growing from the size of a blueberry to a kidney bean. He/she is about 1/2 of an inch long.
Total Weight Gain: I've lost about 5 lbs in the past two weeks, because although I am usually hungry, there are very few things that don't trigger nausea, so I have only been eating enough to keep my belly from growling.
Maternity Clothes: I bought two seamless sleeping bras, and ordered some sweaters that were on clearance. Am wearing no maternity clothes now, but a few of my shorts are a little too snug around my waist.
Stretch Marks: none yet, but I know I will get tons, I've always gotten them easily.
Sleep: I want to all the time, but can't sleep well at night. I wake up about 20 times either to pee or to re-adjust. Between the sore bbs and belly bloat I cannot get comfy. However, if I can, I take about an hour-2hour nap each afternoon.
Movement:I don't think that he/she is moving yet, the first I see it mentioned is 9/10 weeks, but I don't expect to feel it until 18-20 wks. I'm excited at the thought of it though.
Food Cravings: instant mashed potatoes (which i usually hate) yogurt and fruit.
What I Miss: Not worrying every moment about whether the baby is ok. I know before I was worrying about whether or not we would conceive, but this is somehow so much worse!
What I’m Looking Forward To: seeing my little one on Wednesday. This first appointment can't get here fast enough!
Milestones: 7weeks feels like a milestone. Over halfway through the first trimester, and I've read that baby has a better chance of survival after 6 wks, then 10, then 13. Praying so hard for a healthy little heartbeat on Wednesday!
How Far Along: 7 weeks!!!
How Big is The Baby: This week baby is growing from the size of a blueberry to a kidney bean. He/she is about 1/2 of an inch long.
Total Weight Gain: I've lost about 5 lbs in the past two weeks, because although I am usually hungry, there are very few things that don't trigger nausea, so I have only been eating enough to keep my belly from growling.
Maternity Clothes: I bought two seamless sleeping bras, and ordered some sweaters that were on clearance. Am wearing no maternity clothes now, but a few of my shorts are a little too snug around my waist.
Stretch Marks: none yet, but I know I will get tons, I've always gotten them easily.
Sleep: I want to all the time, but can't sleep well at night. I wake up about 20 times either to pee or to re-adjust. Between the sore bbs and belly bloat I cannot get comfy. However, if I can, I take about an hour-2hour nap each afternoon.
Movement:I don't think that he/she is moving yet, the first I see it mentioned is 9/10 weeks, but I don't expect to feel it until 18-20 wks. I'm excited at the thought of it though.
Food Cravings: instant mashed potatoes (which i usually hate) yogurt and fruit.
What I Miss: Not worrying every moment about whether the baby is ok. I know before I was worrying about whether or not we would conceive, but this is somehow so much worse!
What I’m Looking Forward To: seeing my little one on Wednesday. This first appointment can't get here fast enough!
Milestones: 7weeks feels like a milestone. Over halfway through the first trimester, and I've read that baby has a better chance of survival after 6 wks, then 10, then 13. Praying so hard for a healthy little heartbeat on Wednesday!
Thursday, July 8, 2010
6w 4d
This week has gone by so slowly, even though I only had a three day work week. Every day I have come home and taken a nap. Work takes so much out of me lately.Co-worker had her 7wk appt today. She texted and said they saw a heartbeat. She is less than thrilled about being pregnant, but is excited about the actual baby. I won't be able to announce to anyone who is a friend on face.book, until she and I "come out" to our boss together. Now that's going to be an interesting conversation! Less that a week until my appointment. I am trying to be patient and take each day as it comes. Yesterday I had some scary cramping, but it seems to be gone today. I am praying that it was nothing bad.
This weekend we are celebrating my MIL's bday. But my FIL is out of state, and DH has to work, so I am hanging out with her. Hope she doesn't want to do anything that takes too much energy!
This weekend we are celebrating my MIL's bday. But my FIL is out of state, and DH has to work, so I am hanging out with her. Hope she doesn't want to do anything that takes too much energy!
Sunday, July 4, 2010
Bleh.
I am feeling beyond terrible today. Almost passed out during worship at church today. After coming home and staying in bed for the rest of the day i thought maybe I could make DH a nice dinner. About ten minutes and I feel like passing out again. I get vertigo often, but this was so much worse. I hope it goes away by Tuesday, or I'm going to be no good at work. Also having some nausea issues. Foods are certainly starting to repulse me, pretty much anything with heavy sauce or major flavor. Toast, saltines and pretzels are my new fav. I guess the scale has decided it feels sorry for me, because for the first time in a week, I weighed myself today. And it says I am down 2 pounds. Yet my pants all feel a little tighter. And my bras are definitely tighter. So I'm not really sure where it went.
Today marks what I think is 6 weeks. Last night I dreamed little bean was a girl. I want a boy more. DH wants a girl more. My mom says its a boy, and she is always wrong. Guess we'll see in about 14 weeks.
Happy Independence Day!
Today marks what I think is 6 weeks. Last night I dreamed little bean was a girl. I want a boy more. DH wants a girl more. My mom says its a boy, and she is always wrong. Guess we'll see in about 14 weeks.
Happy Independence Day!
Saturday, July 3, 2010
Independence
In an amazing turn of events, DH and I have four days off together. It doesn't happen very often, and I am enjoying every moment of it.
DH wanted to have people over for the 4th, but his dad was leaving for the weekend and my mom had to work, so we decided to have our families over last night instead. DH took care of the cooking and cleaning, and we all had nice time. We are so blessed to have both of our families living so close. With the environmental disaster and disastrous local economy, we have considered moving to someplace with better job opportunities and better school systems. But then I realize what we have right here. And I know we will probably never leave.
I have been having some lower back pain for the last several days. Praying it's just growing pains. Major breast and nipple tenderness, complete exhaustion, weird cravings, and a little queasiness. But I wouldn't trade those things for the world if it means a healthy pregnancy. About 10 more days until my US. :-)
I told Anna yesterday. Best reaction so far. She cried the happiest tears, and hugged DH and I so tight. I think she was almost as excited as I was when I found out.
In other news. We have decided to switch churches yet again. Our pastor stepped down last fall and last December we decided to go somewhere with less drama. However, after 6 months there, we have decided to go back to the church I grew up in, the church where we met, and the church where both of our families attend. Tomorrow is our first Sunday back together. I'm excited. The people there are like family, and the new pastor is doing an amazing job.
DH wanted to have people over for the 4th, but his dad was leaving for the weekend and my mom had to work, so we decided to have our families over last night instead. DH took care of the cooking and cleaning, and we all had nice time. We are so blessed to have both of our families living so close. With the environmental disaster and disastrous local economy, we have considered moving to someplace with better job opportunities and better school systems. But then I realize what we have right here. And I know we will probably never leave.
I have been having some lower back pain for the last several days. Praying it's just growing pains. Major breast and nipple tenderness, complete exhaustion, weird cravings, and a little queasiness. But I wouldn't trade those things for the world if it means a healthy pregnancy. About 10 more days until my US. :-)
I told Anna yesterday. Best reaction so far. She cried the happiest tears, and hugged DH and I so tight. I think she was almost as excited as I was when I found out.
In other news. We have decided to switch churches yet again. Our pastor stepped down last fall and last December we decided to go somewhere with less drama. However, after 6 months there, we have decided to go back to the church I grew up in, the church where we met, and the church where both of our families attend. Tomorrow is our first Sunday back together. I'm excited. The people there are like family, and the new pastor is doing an amazing job.
Thursday, July 1, 2010
An interesting turn of events.
Yesterday two things happened.
The first was a little scary, but I trust the Lord will work it out. I went to apply for state health care for my pregnancy, and based on our paystubs we were just over the eligibility requirement. But this was only because one of DH's checks included two weeks of full time training as well as his normal hours. The woman helping me was nice enough to let me declare our income, and then turn in paystubs in two weeks when DH has checks that show what he truly earns (which is not that much). He got his first check yesterday, and as long as the next one is the same size, we'll be fine. So I'm praying and keeping my fingers crossed.
The second was expected, but exciting nonetheless. I may have mentioned I have a co-worker who also has PCOS. She just recently went from never ever wanting to have children to TTC (about 6-7 months ago). She is 8 years older than me, and definitely not as obsessive about temping or anything else. She told me she ovulated the week before I ovulated, and I keep track of her periods (because I want to know when it happens for her!) She has been complaining of weird symptoms and I have told her to take a test. Yesterday she did, and she is pregnant too! Goodness gracious our office is going to be interesting the next few months. The only thing I'm worried about is if one of our pregnancies don't make it to full term, I know we will always look at the child who did make it with envy. But I am praying my little heart out that come February we both have healthy babies.
And as for baby bean. Still feeling pregnant. No bad symptoms, but this waiting is torturous. I really just want to see what is in my belly so I can stop worrying. 2 more weeks. Anyone else have to wait this long for a first OB appointment?
The first was a little scary, but I trust the Lord will work it out. I went to apply for state health care for my pregnancy, and based on our paystubs we were just over the eligibility requirement. But this was only because one of DH's checks included two weeks of full time training as well as his normal hours. The woman helping me was nice enough to let me declare our income, and then turn in paystubs in two weeks when DH has checks that show what he truly earns (which is not that much). He got his first check yesterday, and as long as the next one is the same size, we'll be fine. So I'm praying and keeping my fingers crossed.
The second was expected, but exciting nonetheless. I may have mentioned I have a co-worker who also has PCOS. She just recently went from never ever wanting to have children to TTC (about 6-7 months ago). She is 8 years older than me, and definitely not as obsessive about temping or anything else. She told me she ovulated the week before I ovulated, and I keep track of her periods (because I want to know when it happens for her!) She has been complaining of weird symptoms and I have told her to take a test. Yesterday she did, and she is pregnant too! Goodness gracious our office is going to be interesting the next few months. The only thing I'm worried about is if one of our pregnancies don't make it to full term, I know we will always look at the child who did make it with envy. But I am praying my little heart out that come February we both have healthy babies.
And as for baby bean. Still feeling pregnant. No bad symptoms, but this waiting is torturous. I really just want to see what is in my belly so I can stop worrying. 2 more weeks. Anyone else have to wait this long for a first OB appointment?
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