Monday, April 28, 2008
9 Weeks 3 Days
Today sucked. I woke up at 3 AM and couldn't get back to sleep. I fell asleep about 5:45 and then had to get up at 6:10. I went to bed last night at 10:30 PM, and I was not a cheery girl at work today. I like about 9-10 hours a night (I usually only get that on the weekends). Hadley had swimming tonight, so I had to find energy for that. It was pretty fun but now I'm exhausted. I'm not sure if it was hormones that got me up or what. I hope I get a good night's sleep tonight. Can you tell how tired I am? I sound ridiculous. Goodnight!
Thursday, April 24, 2008
8 Weeks 6 Days
My lab results look good. I am RH negative (which I already knew) and I am a group B streptococcus carrier. My glucose level at this point was normal, so that is good. I decided to go through with the new 1st trimester screening tests. I have the finger prick on May 6th and the ultrasound on May 14th. They are more accurate at predicting abnormalities than the quad screen, so I thought it just made sense. My first appt with my OB is on May 23rd. Lots of stuff that month.
Three more weeks until the higher threat of miscarriage is over. That will be a great feeling. I have been doing well. Still very tired and already showing. Looks like my belly is going to be huge again.
We are talking some about names - nothing picked out yet. It's hard to find something I like that isn't too popular. I check names against the SSA Website to see how common they are in the US. What a great tool!
I have also been struggling with my REs office and my insurance company. My first two visits down there were initially denied so it has taken a lot of phone calls to try and straighten things out. I think finally today we have it fixed, but I thought that before, so I'll believe it when I get a statement saying the bill has been paid!
Hopefully the next week and a half until my next appt is uneventful. So far so good.
Three more weeks until the higher threat of miscarriage is over. That will be a great feeling. I have been doing well. Still very tired and already showing. Looks like my belly is going to be huge again.
We are talking some about names - nothing picked out yet. It's hard to find something I like that isn't too popular. I check names against the SSA Website to see how common they are in the US. What a great tool!
I have also been struggling with my REs office and my insurance company. My first two visits down there were initially denied so it has taken a lot of phone calls to try and straighten things out. I think finally today we have it fixed, but I thought that before, so I'll believe it when I get a statement saying the bill has been paid!
Hopefully the next week and a half until my next appt is uneventful. So far so good.
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
7 Weeks 5 Days
Today I had my first OB appointment. It was pretty uneventful. I answered a bunch of questions, got some information to take home, and had some labs taken.
The appointment wasn't very helpful for me because most of my questions will have to be answered by my doctor. I am wondering about whether a VBAC or a C-section will be best for me. I need to ask her about the varicose veins that they saw around my uterus in my previous surgeries and if/how they affect that decision. I also want to know how long to take some medications and how early I will be tested for gestational diabetes.
The nurse did order a random glucose test today along with the standard prenatal labs to do an initial generic test for diabetes. Mostly it will just tell them if I need further testing this early.
She also told me that she was going to categorize my pregnancy as high risk based on my previous pregnancy and delivery. She said they will monitor me closely because of the way my amniotic fluid dropped in my last pregnancy. She said that can happen to mothers the second time around. I never heard that before, but I trust she knows what she is talking about. I guess I'll just wait and see what my doctor has to say about it.
My next step is to decide whether to have a new screening test for abnormalities in my first trimester or to have the basic maternal quad screen in week 16. The new test sounds like just an additional ultrasound and a lab, so it wouldn't be hard. I just have to check with my insurance company to make sure they will cover it. I guess I'll let that make my decision.
Hadley had swimming tonight. At first she just clung to me and was nervous, but near the end she was kicking and having a blast. I cannot wait to take her again next week.
My next appointment will be with the doctor at 13 weeks, so it will be awhile. I hope things stay uneventful until then.
The appointment wasn't very helpful for me because most of my questions will have to be answered by my doctor. I am wondering about whether a VBAC or a C-section will be best for me. I need to ask her about the varicose veins that they saw around my uterus in my previous surgeries and if/how they affect that decision. I also want to know how long to take some medications and how early I will be tested for gestational diabetes.
The nurse did order a random glucose test today along with the standard prenatal labs to do an initial generic test for diabetes. Mostly it will just tell them if I need further testing this early.
She also told me that she was going to categorize my pregnancy as high risk based on my previous pregnancy and delivery. She said they will monitor me closely because of the way my amniotic fluid dropped in my last pregnancy. She said that can happen to mothers the second time around. I never heard that before, but I trust she knows what she is talking about. I guess I'll just wait and see what my doctor has to say about it.
My next step is to decide whether to have a new screening test for abnormalities in my first trimester or to have the basic maternal quad screen in week 16. The new test sounds like just an additional ultrasound and a lab, so it wouldn't be hard. I just have to check with my insurance company to make sure they will cover it. I guess I'll let that make my decision.
Hadley had swimming tonight. At first she just clung to me and was nervous, but near the end she was kicking and having a blast. I cannot wait to take her again next week.
My next appointment will be with the doctor at 13 weeks, so it will be awhile. I hope things stay uneventful until then.
Monday, April 14, 2008
7 Weeks 3 Days
Today I saw the report from the ultrasound, and everything is normal. I figured that, but it was nice to see it in writing. My RE must not have gotten the results, because they have not called me yet.
I also called to schedule my OB appointments through week 24, and I switched docs. All of the docs in the practice are taking new OB patients, so that was nice - I got to pick the exact one I wanted. Woohoo!! I have seen her a couple of times when my previous doc was out, and I really liked her. A couple of friends of mine go to her and they have only good things to say about her. I will just be glad to have a doc that remembers me and isn't chronically 2 hours behind in appointments.
Hadley was supposed to have her first swimming lesson today, but it was cancelled due to a power outage. We were bummed, but I guess you cannot swim in the dark. We'll try again on Weds when we have the next lesson. It's hard to feel comfortable in a swimsuit anyway, so I got to put that off for a couple of days. Hadley didn't care - I don't think she really understood where we were going.
My brother's girlfriend's baby shower was Saturday. Mom and Hadley and I went up for the day. We had a good time, and we got to see my brother's new house. I am so thrilled to be an aunt - I cannot wait! She is due in less than 4 weeks.
The next two days are my days off, and I am looking forward to resting a bit. I have my first OB appt with a nurse on Weds afternoon. If I remember right, it's basically just labs and information handouts, nothing too exciting. It definitely will make this pregnancy seem more official.
I also called to schedule my OB appointments through week 24, and I switched docs. All of the docs in the practice are taking new OB patients, so that was nice - I got to pick the exact one I wanted. Woohoo!! I have seen her a couple of times when my previous doc was out, and I really liked her. A couple of friends of mine go to her and they have only good things to say about her. I will just be glad to have a doc that remembers me and isn't chronically 2 hours behind in appointments.
Hadley was supposed to have her first swimming lesson today, but it was cancelled due to a power outage. We were bummed, but I guess you cannot swim in the dark. We'll try again on Weds when we have the next lesson. It's hard to feel comfortable in a swimsuit anyway, so I got to put that off for a couple of days. Hadley didn't care - I don't think she really understood where we were going.
My brother's girlfriend's baby shower was Saturday. Mom and Hadley and I went up for the day. We had a good time, and we got to see my brother's new house. I am so thrilled to be an aunt - I cannot wait! She is due in less than 4 weeks.
The next two days are my days off, and I am looking forward to resting a bit. I have my first OB appt with a nurse on Weds afternoon. If I remember right, it's basically just labs and information handouts, nothing too exciting. It definitely will make this pregnancy seem more official.
Friday, April 11, 2008
7 Weeks - Ultrasound Day!
There's only one! What a relief! Baby's heartbeat was 141 BPM and he/she measured at 7 weeks 0 days. That makes my due date November 28th. We were so relieved to see it on screen. Of course, I haven't gotten the official report from my doctor yet - that probably won't happen until Monday.
I almost didn't get to have the test today. My OB's office called to say that they were closing early due to weather and that my appointment would have to be rescheduled to next week. However, I used to work in another area of the building that does ultrasounds and so I took my order there and got in right away. They had some cancellations so that worked out great!
I have been feeling about the same. Tired, going to the bathroom a lot, and now my face is breaking out. Fun stuff. At least I'm not vomiting or anything. I'm over halfway through the first trimester, and only five weeks away from the end of the major miscarriage threat, so that's exciting. It won't be long for that milestone to come. Of all the pregnancy milestones, that one comes the slowest and relieves the most worries.
I almost didn't get to have the test today. My OB's office called to say that they were closing early due to weather and that my appointment would have to be rescheduled to next week. However, I used to work in another area of the building that does ultrasounds and so I took my order there and got in right away. They had some cancellations so that worked out great!
I have been feeling about the same. Tired, going to the bathroom a lot, and now my face is breaking out. Fun stuff. At least I'm not vomiting or anything. I'm over halfway through the first trimester, and only five weeks away from the end of the major miscarriage threat, so that's exciting. It won't be long for that milestone to come. Of all the pregnancy milestones, that one comes the slowest and relieves the most worries.
Tuesday, April 1, 2008
5 Weeks 4 Days
I am starting to calm down about the pregnancy. I still have worries but I have moved most of them to the back of my mind. It took me a couple of weeks to work through my fears, and now it's better.
As far as symptoms go...I have been very tired lately, and I can no longer make it through a movie without having to go to the bathroom. I am still not sleeping normally. Last night was good, but I have been having trouble falling asleep at night and/or waking up very early and then having problems falling back asleep. Saturday was really rough - I felt nauseated all day. I never vomited, but I felt like maybe I should.
Ben and I have been talking about the baby's gender. I hope it's a girl, and Ben says he doesn't care as long as the baby is healthy. His response makes me feel a little guilty about wanting a girl, but obviously I also want a healthy baby - I think of that as something everyone always wants! We also have NO idea about a name for either gender. Good thing we have lots of time.
Thanks to everyone for their nice comments. I like seeing who is reading the blog. Be sure to vote on the new poll before the ultrasound on the 11th - it's kind of fun!
As far as symptoms go...I have been very tired lately, and I can no longer make it through a movie without having to go to the bathroom. I am still not sleeping normally. Last night was good, but I have been having trouble falling asleep at night and/or waking up very early and then having problems falling back asleep. Saturday was really rough - I felt nauseated all day. I never vomited, but I felt like maybe I should.
Ben and I have been talking about the baby's gender. I hope it's a girl, and Ben says he doesn't care as long as the baby is healthy. His response makes me feel a little guilty about wanting a girl, but obviously I also want a healthy baby - I think of that as something everyone always wants! We also have NO idea about a name for either gender. Good thing we have lots of time.
Thanks to everyone for their nice comments. I like seeing who is reading the blog. Be sure to vote on the new poll before the ultrasound on the 11th - it's kind of fun!
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