Well, I went to the doctor today because I had some signs of starting to get sick, and I ended up getting an ultrasound. It's too bad I don't have any photographs of the ultrasound to post here, but I got some good news about little baby bean! :)
The ultrasound showed a gestational sac, a yolk sac, and a small fetus that measures about 7 weeks and 3 days. That is, I am 7 weeks and three 3 days pregnant. There was good fetal movement and a strong heartbeat of 140 beats per minute! It is so precious to know that you are alive and well in there, little one.
I was only 3 days off according to my own calculations. So, that's pretty exciting!
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
Monday, December 6, 2010
Baby Blog 12
Today (of course according to my own calculations), I am 7 weeks and 4 days pregnant. My symptoms change from day to day. Some days, I feel like I can't eat or do anything without taking my anti-nausea medicine. Other days, I feel fine. Today was one of those days where I felt fine. My main symptom that has been consistent is being tired. I'm so tired that I can barely stay awake at work sometimes. I have to find everything in me to rally up and stay energetic. Baby seems to take a lot of that energy. If it means that baby is growing well, I will yawn away.
I am still nervous from time to time because I don't really know how things are going in there with our precious little one. I pray and hope that things are going well, but I just don't know. It is in the Lord's hands as it has always been, and I'm coming to accept that just a little more every day. Does it mean I don't wonder if baby is okay? No. But it does mean that I understand this precious baby is the work of God's hand and he will se it through. I've considered it a positive sign so far that I have not had any major cramping or bleeding. It would be nice if that would stay that way..no need for any scare of any kind.
Just for fun, I took some gender prediction type tests and they all say GIRL. Lee wants a boy first, but we'll just have to wait and see. I'll be happy with a healthy little one.
Little baby, you are so small and I know almost nothing about you. Yet, I love you deeply.
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
Baby Blog 11
According to my own calculations, I should be around 7 weeks pregnant tomorrow. I suppose everything is going well in the pregnancy. For now, I just have to kind of guess at how things are going. Honestly, this is kind of a weird time because I feel like it will be a long time before I have a real doctor appointment where I actually will have any real clue of how baby is doing.
For now, I trust and pray that baby is fine seeing as how I am feeling miserable. I am so tired all of the time. I'm finding it especially hard to stay awake during 4th block at school. I wish my boss would designate me a nap time so that I could then make it through the end of the day. Ha! That would be nice. Honestly, my main symptom is being tired. I was having bad nausea and some vomiting yesterday. The day before that I felt it coming and going. For now, I have found that taking my anti-nausea medicine in conjunction with ginger ale is working for me. But I'll say that, when I woke up this morning and the medicine had worn off, I could definitely feel it. It wasn't as bad as yesterday. However, I'm finding that my symptoms can be all over the place and some days are worse than others.
A new symptom that I seem to have acquired is dizziness. I get that lightheaded feeling every time I stand up, and I still feel dizzy often when I walk around. Unfortunately, with all of these things, I'm experiencing quite a bit of moodiness. Poor Lee...I'm trying to control it, but some days I just feel so grumpy. I sound like a great person to be around right now...tired, sick, grumpy. It isn't THAT bad all the time; it's just the side-effects of pregnancy.
Something that is odd to me is that it's hard for me to feel like baby is doing okay when I am feeling so awful. Nausea and vomiting are supposed to be signs of a healthy pregnancy, but it goes against intuition to feel that all is well when you feel like passing out. I keep thinking, "How can baby be doing fine if I am not and baby is living off of me?" That's just one of the miracles of life that I won't understand. I am just glad that I am having these symptoms in a way because they are reassurance to me. And I do hope they keep on until I am in the clear for a healthy first trimester.
They are more than welcome to leave with the second trimester gets here. ;)
For now, I trust and pray that baby is fine seeing as how I am feeling miserable. I am so tired all of the time. I'm finding it especially hard to stay awake during 4th block at school. I wish my boss would designate me a nap time so that I could then make it through the end of the day. Ha! That would be nice. Honestly, my main symptom is being tired. I was having bad nausea and some vomiting yesterday. The day before that I felt it coming and going. For now, I have found that taking my anti-nausea medicine in conjunction with ginger ale is working for me. But I'll say that, when I woke up this morning and the medicine had worn off, I could definitely feel it. It wasn't as bad as yesterday. However, I'm finding that my symptoms can be all over the place and some days are worse than others.
A new symptom that I seem to have acquired is dizziness. I get that lightheaded feeling every time I stand up, and I still feel dizzy often when I walk around. Unfortunately, with all of these things, I'm experiencing quite a bit of moodiness. Poor Lee...I'm trying to control it, but some days I just feel so grumpy. I sound like a great person to be around right now...tired, sick, grumpy. It isn't THAT bad all the time; it's just the side-effects of pregnancy.
Something that is odd to me is that it's hard for me to feel like baby is doing okay when I am feeling so awful. Nausea and vomiting are supposed to be signs of a healthy pregnancy, but it goes against intuition to feel that all is well when you feel like passing out. I keep thinking, "How can baby be doing fine if I am not and baby is living off of me?" That's just one of the miracles of life that I won't understand. I am just glad that I am having these symptoms in a way because they are reassurance to me. And I do hope they keep on until I am in the clear for a healthy first trimester.
They are more than welcome to leave with the second trimester gets here. ;)
Sunday, November 28, 2010
Baby Blog 10
Thanksgiving went very well. The day after, I started getting sick. Then, by Saturday, I was being controlled by my allergies and sinuses. I was trying every method possible of getting better that I knew wouldn't hurt the baby.
However, my body was not taking that. The allergens in the air were irritating me so much that my body was reacting by clogging my sinuses. So, I didn't know what to do. I could easily clear my sinuses out, but I needed to keep myself from reacting to allergens.
Well, yesterday, I felt absolutely miserable. I'd have symptoms that could have been pregnancy symptoms or could have been from sickness. That is a downside of pregnancy. The symptoms are so similar to other symptoms that it can be confusing if you actually get sick while pregnant. Anyway, with an unbearable headache that hadn't gone away the whole day and left my head spinning, I finally decided to go to the ER. I couldn't take it anymore and I didn't want to have to miss school on Monday.
The doctor basically just prescribed me some things that would be safe for me during pregnancy, and I went home much happier. I am feeling a lot better today. And I am hoping that baby is doing just fine.
However, my body was not taking that. The allergens in the air were irritating me so much that my body was reacting by clogging my sinuses. So, I didn't know what to do. I could easily clear my sinuses out, but I needed to keep myself from reacting to allergens.
Well, yesterday, I felt absolutely miserable. I'd have symptoms that could have been pregnancy symptoms or could have been from sickness. That is a downside of pregnancy. The symptoms are so similar to other symptoms that it can be confusing if you actually get sick while pregnant. Anyway, with an unbearable headache that hadn't gone away the whole day and left my head spinning, I finally decided to go to the ER. I couldn't take it anymore and I didn't want to have to miss school on Monday.
The doctor basically just prescribed me some things that would be safe for me during pregnancy, and I went home much happier. I am feeling a lot better today. And I am hoping that baby is doing just fine.
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
Baby Blog 9
I will be 6 weeks pregnant on Thanksgiving. The nurse says 7, but I am convinced I'm not that far along. Only time will tell, though.
I had my big doctor appointment today. However, it really wasn't much of anything. We just sat down and went over information. She asked me questions about my lifestyle, health, etc. And, in the end, concluded that it seems to be a good pregnancy. After that, I had blood drawn in 8 vials! Oh my! They do a lot of blood work with prenatal care on post. I'm glad, though. I feel better being on the safe side.
That was it for my appointment, though. Everything seems good and looks good. So, now I'm booked for my next appointment on December 20th! At that appointment, I am supposed to get to see little bean on an ultrasound.
It all seems so unreal right now since I haven't had an ultrasound yet or heard baby's heartbeat. I was hoping to hear the heartbeat today, but that's not how they do it there. Instead, we'll do it all at my (roughly) 10 week appointment.
For now, I am glad to feel like everything is good and I pray that it continues that way. The Lord is in control and I am continuing to learn to sit back and trust.
I had my big doctor appointment today. However, it really wasn't much of anything. We just sat down and went over information. She asked me questions about my lifestyle, health, etc. And, in the end, concluded that it seems to be a good pregnancy. After that, I had blood drawn in 8 vials! Oh my! They do a lot of blood work with prenatal care on post. I'm glad, though. I feel better being on the safe side.
That was it for my appointment, though. Everything seems good and looks good. So, now I'm booked for my next appointment on December 20th! At that appointment, I am supposed to get to see little bean on an ultrasound.
It all seems so unreal right now since I haven't had an ultrasound yet or heard baby's heartbeat. I was hoping to hear the heartbeat today, but that's not how they do it there. Instead, we'll do it all at my (roughly) 10 week appointment.
For now, I am glad to feel like everything is good and I pray that it continues that way. The Lord is in control and I am continuing to learn to sit back and trust.
Monday, November 22, 2010
Baby Blog 8
Right now, I am so hungry! I wonder if Thanksgiving will even be enough to satisfy my appetite? Baby bean, you must need a lot of nutrients. The hunger is so bad that it hurts to not eat. It feels like I haven't eaten in hours.
Other symptoms I'm still experiencing are fatigue, moodiness, sensitivity to smells, and of course hunger. I'm going to leave the TMI symptoms out. Let's hope all of these things mean the pregnancy is going along well. The main thing that I haven't had much of and still haven't had much of is morning sickness. But maybe I just won't get it.
Only time will tell. For now, I am thankful on this Thanksgiving week that the Lord has blessed me with a precious, growing little life.
Other symptoms I'm still experiencing are fatigue, moodiness, sensitivity to smells, and of course hunger. I'm going to leave the TMI symptoms out. Let's hope all of these things mean the pregnancy is going along well. The main thing that I haven't had much of and still haven't had much of is morning sickness. But maybe I just won't get it.
Only time will tell. For now, I am thankful on this Thanksgiving week that the Lord has blessed me with a precious, growing little life.
Sunday, November 21, 2010
Baby Blog 7
Not much has really been happening. Sometimes, I worry because I'll feel that the symptoms aren't as strong as they were. However, I wonder if I just think that because I have started to get used to certain things.
My appointment with the doctor is on Wednesday, and I am really looking forward to it. I have no idea what to expect. I just know that I had to fill out a detailed informational packet tonight in preparation for the visit. I had to confirm several times that I am not taking any street drugs. It did make me feel good to check "no" to most of the boxes, which would be cause for concern. However, anything can happen.
All I can do is continue to pray that little baby bean is growing and thriving.
My appointment with the doctor is on Wednesday, and I am really looking forward to it. I have no idea what to expect. I just know that I had to fill out a detailed informational packet tonight in preparation for the visit. I had to confirm several times that I am not taking any street drugs. It did make me feel good to check "no" to most of the boxes, which would be cause for concern. However, anything can happen.
All I can do is continue to pray that little baby bean is growing and thriving.
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