SAD GOODBYE. :'(
On Sunday Stephen left for boot camp. I have been pretty down since. We have never been apart except the three days I spent in Florida to help with baby Elizabeth. I got to talk to him on Monday, which was our 1 year marriage anniversary... but I didn't get to see him. It is pretty upsetting to me. I know we made this decision together and planned for it, but it still is REALLY hard. At least we were able to have a good weekend before he left though. We spent it at the hotel we were married at and we ate at Flame downtown. It was a good time. We were going to go dancing and then late night bowling afterward but my baby made me go to bed before we could. :P
Wow... Can't believe that I am nearing the end of the first trimester. SO EXCITING!!! I have my next doctor appointment on Tuesday, March 29th so it's a week from today.
I still have been lucky enough not to be sick at all during this pregnancy yet. The worst I have had is dry skin, some headaches, and fatigue. I have gained 3 pounds, which I guess isn't too bad. They say you are allowed to gain up to 5 your first trimester, and I only have 3 weeks left so I think I should be fine.
I will update again after my next doctor appointment. :-)
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Friday, March 4, 2011
Pregnancy Update. 8weeks;3days.
Hello everyone! I just wanted to update you all on how the pregnancy is going. SO FAR, SO GOOD!!! I am really excited about our little one and it is becoming more and more real to me each day.
On February 23rd I went to my primary care doctor [thanks to tricare rules] and got the regular pap done, blood work, and a urine pregnancy test. According to the tests my pap was regular, my pregnancy was confirmed, and all my blood levels were right where they are supposed to be!!!
Then On March 1st, I was sent to my OB/GYN who is Dr. Matthew Ting. My great-aunt Linda used him for years and LOVED him sooo much, while my friend and cousin Sam used him in her pregnancy and switched at 30 weeks because she did NOT like him. I am just hoping everything goes well and I don't have to switch.
Anyway- while I was there they took another urine test, and then we did an ultrasound. This was right at my eight week mark. According the the ultrasound though, I measured at 7weeks3days, and my baby was in the 29th percentile. I guess I either ovulated at a slightly different time, or my baby is just small but either way the doctor said it is still early on and I can keep my due date of October 11, 2011. Also, during the ultrasound we were able to see the little baby's heart beat, and even HEAR the heartbeat. This was the most amazing sound I have ever heard. I cried, and Stephen even got choked up about it. I cannot believe we really are creating this miracle. I cannot wait to meet my little boy or girl. :-]
It was really good that Stephen was able to come to this appointment with me and hear the heartbeat, we weren't sure if he was going to be able to be here for that. I love having Stephen by my side, and it is going to be heartbreaking doing this without him while he is gone. I know it is worth it though, and our baby will appreciate the advantages when he/she gets a little older. I still haven't been sick. I am REALLY SLEEPY, but that is about it- and for this I am thankful. I am so glad that I haven't had morning sickness yet, and I hope that it stays that way.
On February 23rd I went to my primary care doctor [thanks to tricare rules] and got the regular pap done, blood work, and a urine pregnancy test. According to the tests my pap was regular, my pregnancy was confirmed, and all my blood levels were right where they are supposed to be!!!
Then On March 1st, I was sent to my OB/GYN who is Dr. Matthew Ting. My great-aunt Linda used him for years and LOVED him sooo much, while my friend and cousin Sam used him in her pregnancy and switched at 30 weeks because she did NOT like him. I am just hoping everything goes well and I don't have to switch.
Anyway- while I was there they took another urine test, and then we did an ultrasound. This was right at my eight week mark. According the the ultrasound though, I measured at 7weeks3days, and my baby was in the 29th percentile. I guess I either ovulated at a slightly different time, or my baby is just small but either way the doctor said it is still early on and I can keep my due date of October 11, 2011. Also, during the ultrasound we were able to see the little baby's heart beat, and even HEAR the heartbeat. This was the most amazing sound I have ever heard. I cried, and Stephen even got choked up about it. I cannot believe we really are creating this miracle. I cannot wait to meet my little boy or girl. :-]
It was really good that Stephen was able to come to this appointment with me and hear the heartbeat, we weren't sure if he was going to be able to be here for that. I love having Stephen by my side, and it is going to be heartbreaking doing this without him while he is gone. I know it is worth it though, and our baby will appreciate the advantages when he/she gets a little older. I still haven't been sick. I am REALLY SLEEPY, but that is about it- and for this I am thankful. I am so glad that I haven't had morning sickness yet, and I hope that it stays that way.
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