Wednesday, February 27, 2008
8w2d: We heard the Heartbeat!
Today we went in for our 2nd OB appointment. Today I had a sonogram done and we actually heart the heartbeat! It was the most amazing and beautiful sound I've ever heard. It was so moving that I cried.
Monday, February 25, 2008
8w0d
Your Baby:
Your baby measures about 0.9 to 1.2 inches (2.2 to 3cm) from crown to rump.
Your baby's arms and legs are longer and her hands are flexed at the wrist. The head is growing more erect and the neck is more developed. On an ultrasound, you may see your baby moving, though you still can not feel this.
The organs are forming. Ears are developed and the eyelids have begun to cover up your baby's eyes. Hands and feet appear as well as small buds which will become fingers and toes. The paddles of your baby's hands have clearly defined finger ridges now, with the tissue between them (which previously made them look webbed) reducing to leave separate fingers.
Your baby's back has started to straighten slightly and the tail is now shrinking. The head still seems large and is curved forwards on her chest. Your baby is starting to look like a tiny person!
Your uterus is enlarged and your waistline may have increased slightly by now. The pregnancy hormones in your system have increased the volume of blood in your body.
Your skin may have improved (the famous "glow" of pregnancy) or you may be experiencing skin problems. Your gums may be softer. The thyroid gland in your neck may be more prominent. Your hair may also be less oily. Your breasts may feel fuller and more tender. You may notice increased creamy vaginal secretions.our Body:
Your baby measures about 0.9 to 1.2 inches (2.2 to 3cm) from crown to rump.
Your baby's arms and legs are longer and her hands are flexed at the wrist. The head is growing more erect and the neck is more developed. On an ultrasound, you may see your baby moving, though you still can not feel this.
The organs are forming. Ears are developed and the eyelids have begun to cover up your baby's eyes. Hands and feet appear as well as small buds which will become fingers and toes. The paddles of your baby's hands have clearly defined finger ridges now, with the tissue between them (which previously made them look webbed) reducing to leave separate fingers.
Your baby's back has started to straighten slightly and the tail is now shrinking. The head still seems large and is curved forwards on her chest. Your baby is starting to look like a tiny person!
Your uterus is enlarged and your waistline may have increased slightly by now. The pregnancy hormones in your system have increased the volume of blood in your body.
Your skin may have improved (the famous "glow" of pregnancy) or you may be experiencing skin problems. Your gums may be softer. The thyroid gland in your neck may be more prominent. Your hair may also be less oily. Your breasts may feel fuller and more tender. You may notice increased creamy vaginal secretions.our Body:
Monday, February 18, 2008
7w0d
Your Baby:
Your baby's crown to rump measurement is about 0.56 to 0.8 inches (14 to 20mm).
Your baby's face has a recognizable shape with eyelids and the tip of a nose with formed nostrils, though his head is still very large compared to the rest of his body.
All major organs are now formed and in place, though they still need to mature.
A tongue has already formed. The ears are forming both internally and externally.
The arms and legs extend forward and shoulders, elbows, hips and knees are detectable. Knees and elbows have begun to form on the limbs. Tiny fingers and toes are starting to appear at the tips of your baby's developing limbs and the arms may be slightly flexed at the elbows and wrists. All major organs are in place.
Your baby is moving around a lot, moving his legs and flexing his spine, but you are unable to feel it at this point.
Your baby's genitals have begun development, though they are still difficult to identify.
Your Body:
You may feel some cramping as your uterus expands. You are still not showing, but you may have noticed that some of your clothes are beginning to feel tight.
Due to the hormones associated with pregnancy, the follicles in the ovaries stop maturing. Your uterus has begun to swell and its lining has thickened considerably.
You may have cravings for certain foods and find others completely unappealing. The smell of cigarette smoke and the taste of alcohol may make you nauseous.
Some women experience sciatic nerve pain which is an occasional severe pain in the buttocks, back or side of the legs. If you experience sciatic nerve pain, lying on your opposite side may relieve the pressure on the nerve.
Your baby's crown to rump measurement is about 0.56 to 0.8 inches (14 to 20mm).
Your baby's face has a recognizable shape with eyelids and the tip of a nose with formed nostrils, though his head is still very large compared to the rest of his body.
All major organs are now formed and in place, though they still need to mature.
A tongue has already formed. The ears are forming both internally and externally.
The arms and legs extend forward and shoulders, elbows, hips and knees are detectable. Knees and elbows have begun to form on the limbs. Tiny fingers and toes are starting to appear at the tips of your baby's developing limbs and the arms may be slightly flexed at the elbows and wrists. All major organs are in place.
Your baby is moving around a lot, moving his legs and flexing his spine, but you are unable to feel it at this point.
Your baby's genitals have begun development, though they are still difficult to identify.
Your Body:
You may feel some cramping as your uterus expands. You are still not showing, but you may have noticed that some of your clothes are beginning to feel tight.
Due to the hormones associated with pregnancy, the follicles in the ovaries stop maturing. Your uterus has begun to swell and its lining has thickened considerably.
You may have cravings for certain foods and find others completely unappealing. The smell of cigarette smoke and the taste of alcohol may make you nauseous.
Some women experience sciatic nerve pain which is an occasional severe pain in the buttocks, back or side of the legs. If you experience sciatic nerve pain, lying on your opposite side may relieve the pressure on the nerve.
Thursday, February 14, 2008
6w3d: First OB appointment/Valentine's Day
After my horrible nightmare of bleeding on monday, we have since been to Dr. S's and we got to see the baby's heartbeat. So on monday I walked out of Dr. S's office crying b/c I thougth I was losing the baby and on Tuesday I walked out of there crying b/c I saw the heartbeat. Everyone there was just so happy and hugging us and congratulating us. Unfortunately (but fortunately) I am officially graduated from Dr. S and he said he can no longer see me. So I must move on to OB. I chose one at Medical City, recommended by Dr. S, and saw her today. Wonderful, along with her staff. Everyone was so sweet and caring and just great. We were there so long, though, I was getting really frustrated. I didn't know the 1st appt took sooooooooo long. Anyway, I was happy to be there. She did not do another u/s since we just had one 2 days ago, but our next u/s will be in 2 weeks (8th week). By then they said they can measure the heartbeat.
There was so much information that I don't know if I remember all of it. I do remember her saying that with my blood disorder, she likes to deliver at 38 weeks rather than 40 weeks. She said she will be taking extra care of the baby and me throughout the entire time. I just know that we made the perfect choice and that we are in great hands.
DH and I did absolutely nothing for V Day. We are just ecstatic that I am preggo. He did buy me roses and I gave him a card, some shoes and 2 sweaters. We decided to do dinner another night.
There was so much information that I don't know if I remember all of it. I do remember her saying that with my blood disorder, she likes to deliver at 38 weeks rather than 40 weeks. She said she will be taking extra care of the baby and me throughout the entire time. I just know that we made the perfect choice and that we are in great hands.
DH and I did absolutely nothing for V Day. We are just ecstatic that I am preggo. He did buy me roses and I gave him a card, some shoes and 2 sweaters. We decided to do dinner another night.
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
6w1d: We saw Heartbeat!
Good news today. At US we saw the heartbeat and we are so very, very excited. We have never made it this far before. Baby is measuring at 6 weeks and my EDD is set for 10/6/08. I have officially graduated from RE and am now looking for an OB (since my gyn is not an ob). I have to be on bedrest since there is a small tear in my uterus but RE said not too worry, just to not do any lifting of any kind. We are just ecstatic! Well, I'm off to bedrest.
Monday, February 11, 2008
6w0d: Bleeding Scare
I had another scare today. This time my bleeding was bright red and I felt it gushing out ! OMG! I thought I was having a m/c! I had a couple of little itsy bitsy clots of blood and some minor cramping.
I thought I was going to go crazy. I immediately called RE and went in and prayed and prayed the entire way. It was just so awuful. I couldn't stop crying. Poor DH, he left work to meet up with me and I know he was upset because he wants this as much as I do. Everyone at his job was praying for us. I know bleeding can happen in early pregnancy, and sometimes throughout the entire pregnancy, but it is not something I want to experience again. Dr. Saleh said not to worry because my Hcg levels had been so high in the past, he thought it was just a normal episode of early pregnancy bleeding. I just couldn't talk to anyone without the tears wanting to come out. Mitzy drew for a beta and they said they would call me back around 1:00pm. Michelin walked out into the hallway with us and said something to try and comfort me, but I just started bawling on her shoulder.
2:16 pm Lila, my nurse, called back and said the hcg numbers are still over 5,000, which she said was really good. I am scheduled for another u/s tomorrow to check on baby at 9:00 am. I'm still having some brown spotting, but not much.
Your Baby:
Your baby is 0.16 to 0.2 inches long (4-5mm) when measured from crown to rump. It is now identifiable as a human baby.
The limb buds are growing rapidly, developing into little fins with nodules at the ends which will eventually become fingers and toes. The arms have already differentiated into hand and shoulder segments.
The cerebral hemispheres of the brain are growing, and the eyes and nostrils are appearing. Your baby's heart bulges from its body and the heart chambers are divided and formed. Blood vessels now circulate blood throughout the whole body. The head looks large and is bent on the chest.
Your baby's face is forming, but its eyes are on the sides of its head and are still sealed. The discs that will become your baby's eyes will move over to the front of the face over the course of the next few months.
Bone cells are beginning to develop and the outline of the baby's nervous system is complete. The pigment in your baby's eyes can be seen under the skin overlaying them. By this point there is also a pancreas and an appendix. The tail is still visible, but it will soon fade. The umbilical cord is growing and the placenta is maturing as well.
Your Body:
Your nipples may feel sensitive. Small nodules, called Montgomery's tubercles, may appear on the areolae.
Your blood pressure is lowered by pregnancy hormones, and as a result you may sometimes feel dizzy or faint when you stand for a long time.
Morning sickness may continue.
Cervical mucous coagulates to form a plug in your cervical canal to keep it closed and protected throughout your pregnancy. It will be expelled prior to giving birth.
I thought I was going to go crazy. I immediately called RE and went in and prayed and prayed the entire way. It was just so awuful. I couldn't stop crying. Poor DH, he left work to meet up with me and I know he was upset because he wants this as much as I do. Everyone at his job was praying for us. I know bleeding can happen in early pregnancy, and sometimes throughout the entire pregnancy, but it is not something I want to experience again. Dr. Saleh said not to worry because my Hcg levels had been so high in the past, he thought it was just a normal episode of early pregnancy bleeding. I just couldn't talk to anyone without the tears wanting to come out. Mitzy drew for a beta and they said they would call me back around 1:00pm. Michelin walked out into the hallway with us and said something to try and comfort me, but I just started bawling on her shoulder.
2:16 pm Lila, my nurse, called back and said the hcg numbers are still over 5,000, which she said was really good. I am scheduled for another u/s tomorrow to check on baby at 9:00 am. I'm still having some brown spotting, but not much.
Your Baby:
Your baby is 0.16 to 0.2 inches long (4-5mm) when measured from crown to rump. It is now identifiable as a human baby.
The limb buds are growing rapidly, developing into little fins with nodules at the ends which will eventually become fingers and toes. The arms have already differentiated into hand and shoulder segments.
The cerebral hemispheres of the brain are growing, and the eyes and nostrils are appearing. Your baby's heart bulges from its body and the heart chambers are divided and formed. Blood vessels now circulate blood throughout the whole body. The head looks large and is bent on the chest.
Your baby's face is forming, but its eyes are on the sides of its head and are still sealed. The discs that will become your baby's eyes will move over to the front of the face over the course of the next few months.
Bone cells are beginning to develop and the outline of the baby's nervous system is complete. The pigment in your baby's eyes can be seen under the skin overlaying them. By this point there is also a pancreas and an appendix. The tail is still visible, but it will soon fade. The umbilical cord is growing and the placenta is maturing as well.
Your Body:
Your nipples may feel sensitive. Small nodules, called Montgomery's tubercles, may appear on the areolae.
Your blood pressure is lowered by pregnancy hormones, and as a result you may sometimes feel dizzy or faint when you stand for a long time.
Morning sickness may continue.
Cervical mucous coagulates to form a plug in your cervical canal to keep it closed and protected throughout your pregnancy. It will be expelled prior to giving birth.
Wednesday, February 06, 2008
5w2d: U/S #1
My u/s went great today. We got our little picture and I am so excited. It looks like we only have one.
I was a bit disappointed, but RE said sometimes another one will show later. He really thought it would be twins since my first beta was so high. Either way, so long as it's one healthy baby I am very content. It was still a bit too early, RE said, but we were able to see the gestational sac clearly. The yolk sac you can see if you really look into the light, but he said usually that is not clear until 5W4D and I am at 5W3D (would it make that big of a difference?).
It was so funny. After the RE walked out of the room, DH was wondering why he didn't get a picture. So he's checking out the u/s machine and finds a button that says "print" and presses it. OMG, I ran out of there as quickly as I could. I just knew he would break it! So the picture comes out and he tears it off and walks out like no big deal. It was hilarious.
Anyway, I am scheduled for my 2nd U/S on 2/14 and a 3rd one the week after. He said we should be able to see lots of growth within the next 2 weeks. It's like another 2ww for me!
Tomorrow, I"m off to IVIg, so hopefully the little guy will stay stuck and grow quickly and healthy.
I was a bit disappointed, but RE said sometimes another one will show later. He really thought it would be twins since my first beta was so high. Either way, so long as it's one healthy baby I am very content. It was still a bit too early, RE said, but we were able to see the gestational sac clearly. The yolk sac you can see if you really look into the light, but he said usually that is not clear until 5W4D and I am at 5W3D (would it make that big of a difference?).
It was so funny. After the RE walked out of the room, DH was wondering why he didn't get a picture. So he's checking out the u/s machine and finds a button that says "print" and presses it. OMG, I ran out of there as quickly as I could. I just knew he would break it! So the picture comes out and he tears it off and walks out like no big deal. It was hilarious.
Anyway, I am scheduled for my 2nd U/S on 2/14 and a 3rd one the week after. He said we should be able to see lots of growth within the next 2 weeks. It's like another 2ww for me!
Tomorrow, I"m off to IVIg, so hopefully the little guy will stay stuck and grow quickly and healthy.
Monday, February 04, 2008
5w0d
Your Baby:
Your baby is now about the size of an apple seed. That's about 0.08 to 0.16 inches (2 to 4mm) from crown to rump. It has formed a distinct head with the first stages of eyes and ears. The spinal column and cord are formed. Buds that will grow limbs have also formed. The heart is starting to beat and at this stage its beating may even be detected by sensitive ultrasound equipment, though, it's still very early. The kidneys, liver and nerve cells have also begun to develop. Ten dental buds are growing in the jaws. Blood circulation has begun and primitive red blood cells circulate. The neural tube has closed over along your baby's spine. The optic vesicles, which resemble tiny discs of pigment set in cups along the sides of your baby's head will develop into your baby's eyes. A distinct tail is still present. The body is shaped like the letter "C".
Your Body:
By now your pregnancy should have been confirmed. You may be experiencing morning sickness (not necessarily only in the morning). You will have begun to notice changes in your body: you may have gained a few pounds, or you may have even lost weight if you've been suffering from morning sickness. Your uterus is growing, although it is still smaller than a tennis ball and you do not "show". Your metabolism has likely increased to deal with the changes taking place in your body. Some women begin to suffer from heartburn and constipation. You may also be feeling tired and irritable sometimes due to the increase in levels of the hormone progesterone. (This is the same hormone that can make you feel irritable before you get your period).
Your baby is now about the size of an apple seed. That's about 0.08 to 0.16 inches (2 to 4mm) from crown to rump. It has formed a distinct head with the first stages of eyes and ears. The spinal column and cord are formed. Buds that will grow limbs have also formed. The heart is starting to beat and at this stage its beating may even be detected by sensitive ultrasound equipment, though, it's still very early. The kidneys, liver and nerve cells have also begun to develop. Ten dental buds are growing in the jaws. Blood circulation has begun and primitive red blood cells circulate. The neural tube has closed over along your baby's spine. The optic vesicles, which resemble tiny discs of pigment set in cups along the sides of your baby's head will develop into your baby's eyes. A distinct tail is still present. The body is shaped like the letter "C".
Your Body:
By now your pregnancy should have been confirmed. You may be experiencing morning sickness (not necessarily only in the morning). You will have begun to notice changes in your body: you may have gained a few pounds, or you may have even lost weight if you've been suffering from morning sickness. Your uterus is growing, although it is still smaller than a tennis ball and you do not "show". Your metabolism has likely increased to deal with the changes taking place in your body. Some women begin to suffer from heartburn and constipation. You may also be feeling tired and irritable sometimes due to the increase in levels of the hormone progesterone. (This is the same hormone that can make you feel irritable before you get your period).
Sunday, February 03, 2008
4w6d: The scare seems to be over!
Well, it seems yesterday's scare is all over. I had absolutely no spotting today at all. My caring RE e-mailed me to check up on me. He's so sweet. Anyway, he said a possible reason for the bleeding could have been the progesterone suppositories that I use vaginally. I was thinking that maybe when I inserted it I pushed it too far in and hit the cervix and that caused some bleeding. They say it is very sensitive.
Other than that I have been feeling great. A little fatigue here and there and a little hunger here and there, but I seem to be doing well. I have been trying to switch my u/s for wednesday instead of thursday because DH can't go to my Thursday appointment. He has something he can't get out of. I hope they can change it for us. I'm crossing my fingers that we will be able to see a heartbeat (or two!).
Other than that I have been feeling great. A little fatigue here and there and a little hunger here and there, but I seem to be doing well. I have been trying to switch my u/s for wednesday instead of thursday because DH can't go to my Thursday appointment. He has something he can't get out of. I hope they can change it for us. I'm crossing my fingers that we will be able to see a heartbeat (or two!).
Saturday, February 02, 2008
4w5d: What a scare!
Well, I had a bit of a scare last night and I thought it was all over. I went to rr and when I wiped it was blood. I could see it in the dark so I turned on the light, and yes, it was, even when I wiped a second time. I freaked out! I went back to bed and prayed that everything would be okay and that it was just a bad dream. Well, fortunately, that was the end of that, although I did have some very light brown spotting a couple of times throughout the day. I e-mailed my RE, and he e-mailed me right back (within minutes; I love him) and he assured me that it was nothing to worry about and that a lot of women have bleeding throughout their entire pregnancy and it is nothing of concern unless it is bright red.
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