12w2d

Posted by Me Tue, 18 Jul 2006 13:56:00 GMT

I know I have been horribly neglectful of my blog these days. Let me assure that it hasn’t been deliberate. I have been wanting to post more regularly, but alas the first trimester has been pretty rough on me. However, the news I guess is that I seem to have made it to the coveted 12 weeks. I’d like to say that I magically woke up and all nausea and feelings of throwing up left me as soon as I reached 12 weeks but not so. It’s still up in the air. Some days go ok – some days don’t. I don’t feel like I am at 100% and I am not sure if it is all in my head or still some crazy hormone mixture coursing through my body. :) Either way, it’s ok. I did say I’d do anything and everything to ensure that Baby G is well and if this makes him/her stick around for the long haul so be it. :)

I still have my freak-out moments though because of the general crappy feeling all-around they have been kept at bay. Really don’t have much time or energy to freak out. Our next appointment with Dr. H is still 3 weeks away! Yowsers! And of course I have my moments hoping all is still well. :) I decided not to rent or purchase a doppler for the time-being. I know it would just make me obsess and if I can’t find the heartbeat I’d be in a frenzy so for the time-being I am just trying to trust all is well. :) We’ll see how that goes.

Vegas has been insanely hot which hasn’t helped. I have been pretty much staying in and sending LOML out. When I do venture out, it’s for short trips since the heat (114-117 degrees) is just too much to bare…besides all the crazy smells out in the outside world is just a little much for my still sensitive stomache.

Fatigue hasn’t been too bad though I do end up going to bed so gosh darn early (8-ish). I end up going to bed then cuz usually I end up feeling crappier at night so it’s just easier to fall asleep and sleep remnant nausea off. :) It’s all gotten to be routine I guess.

I switched from my regular Prenatal Vitamin to some Flintstone ones per Dr. H’s recommendation. He said they would do the trick and probably would be easier to digest than my regular ones. He’s right so far they’ve been going down a lot better so yay! I am still not too keen on my nutitional intake. I still feel limited by what I can eat and am hoping that Baby G gets the proper nutrition. I hope to eventually feel that second trimester kick in and start being able to eat more comfortably. Ahh, I do miss food. I miss eating and enjoying it.

So, we are doing all right over here. Taking each day as it comes. I have ordered some Pregnancy Books finally from Amazon though at first I was hesitant – me superstitious and worried and all, but this past weekend I bit the bullet and went for it. They should arrive sometime this week and then I’ll be able to find out more about what’s happening right now with Baby G.

We’ve also told our respective families and close friends that we are expecting and everyone is very excited and happy. They are cautious since they know our history but everyone has been very supportive which has been great. It was wonderful to share the news. I haven’t told my clients yet and don’t know when the right time would be. I figured I’d wait until I am more entrenched in the second trimester and had my other appointment with Dr. H. (3 more weeks!!!)

Anyways, just wanted to take a quick moment and stick my head out and say I am still here and so is Baby G (at least I hope!) ;) We’re hanging in there and hope that the next few weeks bring us more good news. I hope everyone is well. Thank you so much for the “Congratulations” from my last post. I meant to post my gratitude sooner but Baby G had different plans. :)

Bekah, have you had your u/s yet? How are you feeling??? I hope all is well with your little bean! Keeping my fingers crossed it’s a girl! I know that’s what you want! :) Please let me know how you are doing!

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First OB/GYN Appointment!

Posted by Me Tue, 11 Jul 2006 00:53:57 GMT

Today was our first OB/GYN Appointment with Dr. H. It went well. LOML & I both really like our new Doctor. He is very kind. Very nice. Patient and overall just puts you at ease. His staff is friendly and helpful as well.

I had to fill out a slew of paperwork and waited for a bit since Dr. H wanted to do an u/s so we were waiting for the room to free up. I didn’t mind though – I didn’t even expect an Ultrasound that day.

It was amazing to see Baby G on the screen. S/he was moving soooo much…putting up quite a show for Mommy & Daddy. Arms and Legs were flailing all about. It was incredible. S/he has grown so much since the last u/s. S/he measured at 48.4 mm and had a nice strong heartbeat of 174 bpm. It was also amazing to hear the heartbeat for the very first time. We saw the flickering of the heart on the screen at Dr. BT’s office, but it is quite something else to hear it. Wow! I have to admit I was tearing up at what I saw. I was so nervous this morning wondering if Baby G was still alive and kicking and to see him/her moving around was just more than I can ask for.

Dr. H was pleased and said everything looked great. Though I am only 11w1d, s/he measured at 11w4d. :) We got some more questions answered like if Dr. H would deliver our baby (Yes, he does) and what I could do about the Nausea and my hormones. He reassured me that even if I had hormonal issues before now that my placenta has formed I am on autopilot and all should be provided for Baby G. Before the baby depended on my ovaries to create hormones which in my case have always been very unreliable. After Sunday’s Blood Test with Dr. BT, he had me stop all Progesterone. For a day and half, I have been supplements-free. Goodness. Of course I am still a bit nervous, but whatever. I go in for another one tomorrow just to make sure I am holding up well on my own before I am done/done with Dr. BT. Yowzers!

I am still not feeling 100%, but Dr. H. is happy to hear that since that means Baby is settling in well. He says he is always more concerned when his patients tell him they feel nothing. No Nausea. Nothing. He is really great. He even gave us a direct # to get a hold of the office and schedule any appointments. To him, OB patients are top priority and if there is anything we need to ask about or need to be seen about, he’ll squeeze us in. Again, very nice.

I have my next appointment in 4 weeks (8/7). It’ll probably be just a regular check-up. I’ll have another u/s at 20 weeks…at which point we’ll hopefully find out if it is a girl or a boy. Goodness!

In any case, we made it through another step. Another appointment down. The next one is tomorrow’s blood test to make sure my levels are still a-okay! Dr. H told me to take some Vitamin B6 and half a tablet of Unisom twice a day to combat the Nausea a bit. I started today and I guess it’s ok. I have had a headache all day though and a wobbly tummy – but it could all be from the excitement of today. Who knows? The only drawback from the combo Dr. H has prescribed is the fact that I get a bit tired from the Unisom which makes working oh so much harder. Dr. H. said I should hopefully be out of the woods (on many levels) in a week when I am at 12 weeks. End of the first Trimester. It’s been a while since I have felt well so I can’t even imagine what that really feels like – but it doesn’t matter – I’ll feel sicker for longer if it means Baby G sticks around. There isn’t anything I wouldn’t do for this baby of ours. I just want her/him to be healthy and happy. Stick around, little one! Please! :)

Ok, I need to lie down. Thanks to everyone for their support.

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