Wednesday, June 3, 2009
An ultrasound machine for my house
We had an appointment with a maternal and fetal medicine specialist about a week ago - thanks to the hematoma incident. Turned out not to be too bad as the tech spent about 20 minutes looking for various things, which basically meant we got to watch him/her for a long time! This was a really fantastic machine...the picture isn't doing is justice. And, for the low low price of $500,000, we could get one for the house :)
Monday, May 18, 2009
12 Week Surprise
Subchorionic Hematoma - basically means you freak because you think you're miscarrying.
Apparenly I have this (blood clots in my uterus outside of where Turkey Lurkey is) and they are not uncommon, yet not common enough that I had ever heard of this. They go away in 1 of 2 ways - they get reabsorbed or they come out. Mine have chosen to come out :) Imagine my surprise at this on Friday when I'm in the shower and 'red' is all over the shower floor. I was allowed off the couch long enough to get to go to the doctors and an ultrasound confirmed that this is what was happening. They can come out slowly over time, or all at once...you know how I like to do stuff right so of course this is coming out slowly...but, slow is good as I was told that the difference between the clots coming out and a miscarriage is a fast, thick flow, rather than the spots every few hours...that and it would hurt more :)
However, the unexpected trip to the doctors got us this (and we saw him/her moving!!!!):
Apparenly I have this (blood clots in my uterus outside of where Turkey Lurkey is) and they are not uncommon, yet not common enough that I had ever heard of this. They go away in 1 of 2 ways - they get reabsorbed or they come out. Mine have chosen to come out :) Imagine my surprise at this on Friday when I'm in the shower and 'red' is all over the shower floor. I was allowed off the couch long enough to get to go to the doctors and an ultrasound confirmed that this is what was happening. They can come out slowly over time, or all at once...you know how I like to do stuff right so of course this is coming out slowly...but, slow is good as I was told that the difference between the clots coming out and a miscarriage is a fast, thick flow, rather than the spots every few hours...that and it would hurt more :)
However, the unexpected trip to the doctors got us this (and we saw him/her moving!!!!):
Saturday, May 2, 2009
10 weeks
Faithful followers, I have not left you...I'm just to freakin tired to write a coherent sentence :)
To catch you up, I've been hungover for about a month. That's the best way to describe this blessed first trimester...like I partied too hard last night. I'm tired ALL THE TIME and am queasy...the kind of queasy you wish would just go ahead and turn into vomiting cause then you'd feel better, but it never does so you try in vain to eat thinking that will help and it doesn't. What does seem to make it go away for a little while is salt and grease (Think: Lays potato chips). Thursday we entered the world of eating every 2 hours or else, so that's made going to the grocery store a little more creative.
As for my state of mind, when I'm not asleep with my eyes open, it's all over the place. Week 9 saw my first hormonal explosion at work and I'm not sure if it was hormones or just being tired. I'm still nervous when the belly aches, and I'm nervous when it stops aching. I keep reminding myself that bad = period cramps and bright red blood...neither of which I've had...so the aches are just growing pains :)
My next ultrasound isn't for another 8 or so weeks, and you know I find that unacceptable, so we may go out and purchase a doppler monitor...apparently you can get them in a "portable" version and it lets you hear the heartbeat at home...I'm thinking that when I'm nervous either way, we can just strap that puppy on and breathe easy.
I still have no desire to find out the sex, nor do I "know" what it is (although I do say "he" when speaking about the belly). The planner in me is getting a little antsy to start registering and buying furniture, etc., but I think I'm going to wait and hit it hard in the 2nd trimester, when I have energy...
ok...8pm = bed time so I'm off...thanks for coming back and checking up on us!
To catch you up, I've been hungover for about a month. That's the best way to describe this blessed first trimester...like I partied too hard last night. I'm tired ALL THE TIME and am queasy...the kind of queasy you wish would just go ahead and turn into vomiting cause then you'd feel better, but it never does so you try in vain to eat thinking that will help and it doesn't. What does seem to make it go away for a little while is salt and grease (Think: Lays potato chips). Thursday we entered the world of eating every 2 hours or else, so that's made going to the grocery store a little more creative.
As for my state of mind, when I'm not asleep with my eyes open, it's all over the place. Week 9 saw my first hormonal explosion at work and I'm not sure if it was hormones or just being tired. I'm still nervous when the belly aches, and I'm nervous when it stops aching. I keep reminding myself that bad = period cramps and bright red blood...neither of which I've had...so the aches are just growing pains :)
My next ultrasound isn't for another 8 or so weeks, and you know I find that unacceptable, so we may go out and purchase a doppler monitor...apparently you can get them in a "portable" version and it lets you hear the heartbeat at home...I'm thinking that when I'm nervous either way, we can just strap that puppy on and breathe easy.
I still have no desire to find out the sex, nor do I "know" what it is (although I do say "he" when speaking about the belly). The planner in me is getting a little antsy to start registering and buying furniture, etc., but I think I'm going to wait and hit it hard in the 2nd trimester, when I have energy...
ok...8pm = bed time so I'm off...thanks for coming back and checking up on us!
Friday, April 17, 2009
Meet Pouli #3
We had our 8 week ultrasound today, and IT ACTUALLY LOOKS LIKE A BABY NOW!
We officially graduated (their term, not mine) from Shady Grove, which means I get to go to my regular OB just like every other normal person...which unfortunately means less photos of Pumpkin Pie, but, you better believe I'll make up for it once he/she arrives.
For now, thought, this will have to do!
Friday, March 27, 2009
Still Knocked Up
Hello All - I just heard from Nurse Stephanie and she confirmed we're still pregnant...my HCG levels went from 185 on Friday to 3201 today. The goal was only 1500 - 1600, so since I jumped so high, they want me to come in for an ultrasound on Monday to make sure the baby's growing in the right location (i.e., not in my fallopian tube), which is what an unusually high jump like this could mean. Or, it could mean we're having twins :) or, it just means that I will run "high"...some women do.
Needless to say, I'm still freaking out. So, if you have a moment and are in a place where you can send a little prayer my way, I'd really appreciate it. All this suspense is slowly killing me, I'm sure of it! :)
Saturday, March 21, 2009
And Baby Makes Three
In case I missed telling you (in which case, I'm SO SORRY), our test was POSITIVE yesterday!
Baby Pouli will be making his/her grand entrance on Thanksgiving this year.
As soon as my brain wraps itself around the idea, I'll post more on how crazy the last few days have been. Thanks for all your prayers!
Baby Pouli will be making his/her grand entrance on Thanksgiving this year.
As soon as my brain wraps itself around the idea, I'll post more on how crazy the last few days have been. Thanks for all your prayers!
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Interim Update
So, we have 4 days and counting until the "big news day" and I thought I'd take this opportunity to update all of you on my world. I'm pretty sure they give you these hormones just to screw with you. They know this is one of the biggest things in people's life, so they decide to take it to the next level by making you wait 15 days AND put you on hormones. sick joke :)
Aside from reminding myself that the crazy mood swings/emotions are all products of hormones that are, for the most part, out of my control, I spend most days trying not to analyze every twinge or pain my body has as "something that may indicate I'm pregnant." This mental exercise dynamic duo is beginning to take it's toll, as I'm starting to lose some of the initial positive thinking I had a mere 10 days ago.
I think God must know this, as he's placed several people in my/our path this week to serve as His hands and feet to encourage us (well, me really) to stay positive. I will not name all of you, but you know who you are and, from the bottom of my heart, Thank You!
On a side note, Demetri's sister is pregnant...the fun just keeps on coming!
Aside from reminding myself that the crazy mood swings/emotions are all products of hormones that are, for the most part, out of my control, I spend most days trying not to analyze every twinge or pain my body has as "something that may indicate I'm pregnant." This mental exercise dynamic duo is beginning to take it's toll, as I'm starting to lose some of the initial positive thinking I had a mere 10 days ago.
I think God must know this, as he's placed several people in my/our path this week to serve as His hands and feet to encourage us (well, me really) to stay positive. I will not name all of you, but you know who you are and, from the bottom of my heart, Thank You!
On a side note, Demetri's sister is pregnant...the fun just keeps on coming!
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