Wow. I don't even know where to start.
Thank you GOD for a successful pregnancy this far. It is amazing what can happen and how HE has kept His hand on this from before it even started. The statistics were around 20% success if 4 embryos were transferred. We had one embryo and we are now down to a less than 2% chance of loss.
The new medicine they put me on after the first ultrasound made me SICK. I called and asked about it they thought it was just morning sickness. After another half of week I called and they said I could go back on the shots. I started feeling better immediately.
The second ultrasound was better. The IM sat at my shoulder so I didn't feel so exposed and I was also able to see what she was seeing. The tech was great, she was training someone, so along with another person seeing me naked, I at least had the advantage of her showing more in order to train. She asked if I would like to have a copy of some of the images. I, Of Course, said yes. I got two images one regular and one 3D. The IM got several, I did not get to see those, she packed them away without sharing.
I know this is going to be difficult for the IM. Please pray for her that she is able to open up with friends about what it is she is feeling. That she is able to find the support so needed for a journey like this. I have told her there are going to be days she does not like me, because I will be the one pregnant. I have told her she needs to find some people who are going to be excited for her and understand when she might be upset. Please pray that GOD puts the right people in her path.
Monday, November 30, 2009
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
A Piece of Meat
So...
The ultrasound appointment could have gone better for me. I left feeling awful! First the IM sat at my feet where I am ALL exposed, I really do not know this person well enough for this. I made small talk about not shaving my legs and I hoped they wouldn't mind, only for her to reply "I didn't shave either", so, she wasn't the one in the very compromising position. Then because of where she sat I did not get to see anything until the tech asked here if it was OK for me to see. The tech had assumed since she chose to sit where she did I was not supposed to see it. Then while I was changing the tech gave her images of the ultrasound and instead of sharing them with me she quickly looked through them and then put them in her purse. I did end up getting one but only because the NURSE asked me if I would like one. Did I mention it was the NURSE that asked? To top it off when leaving we needed to make an appointment for the next ultrasound and the appointment setter asked the IM what would work for her. ??? I am the one that is carrying the baby, I am the one with a FULL-TIME job. Shouldn't it be my schedule they look at?
End Note: I needed a new prescription, so the IM asked me if I wanted her to bring by my house or to work. I said work would be better. She later emailed me to tell me she was going to take it to church and put it in David's office.??? Really??? Really?
The ultrasound appointment could have gone better for me. I left feeling awful! First the IM sat at my feet where I am ALL exposed, I really do not know this person well enough for this. I made small talk about not shaving my legs and I hoped they wouldn't mind, only for her to reply "I didn't shave either", so, she wasn't the one in the very compromising position. Then because of where she sat I did not get to see anything until the tech asked here if it was OK for me to see. The tech had assumed since she chose to sit where she did I was not supposed to see it. Then while I was changing the tech gave her images of the ultrasound and instead of sharing them with me she quickly looked through them and then put them in her purse. I did end up getting one but only because the NURSE asked me if I would like one. Did I mention it was the NURSE that asked? To top it off when leaving we needed to make an appointment for the next ultrasound and the appointment setter asked the IM what would work for her. ??? I am the one that is carrying the baby, I am the one with a FULL-TIME job. Shouldn't it be my schedule they look at?
End Note: I needed a new prescription, so the IM asked me if I wanted her to bring by my house or to work. I said work would be better. She later emailed me to tell me she was going to take it to church and put it in David's office.??? Really??? Really?
Monday, November 9, 2009
Ultrasound Appointment
It Is OFFICIAL!
I went in today at 9:45AM for the ultrasound. The heartbeat sounded amazing. It was so strong I thought it was mine until the tech said "Congratulations". I did not get to see much, and that is a completely different BLOG. But in the end, after uncomfortable questions, I did get to see the baby and the tech explained everything that I was seeing to me, and made a point of showing me the heart beating.
After the ultrasound I had an appointment with Dr. Kort. Before seeing him we had time with his nurse and, after uncomfortable questions, I was allowed to have one picture of the baby. We went over how I was feeling and how my meds will be changing. I was allowed to ask questions and say feelings. It is awkward when the Intended Mom trys to get in the conversation. I get it. It is her baby, but this is my pregnancy and body. I am the one doing what is needed for this to work. I need to be able to talk to the nurse and ask questions.
When Dr. Kort came in he was very excited. He listened to what I had to say when he asked questions and encouraged when needed. I do not need to take shots anymore YAY YAY YAY YAY! I am moving on to suppositories. No more baby aspirin, that stuff drives my head CRAZY!
I feel incredibly BLESSED. God has given me a great pregnancy so far. I feel Great! The numbers are good, the heartbeat is amazing, everything that is supposed to be there is, anything that isn't supposed to be there isn't... I have amazing prayer warriors! God is GOOD!
I went in today at 9:45AM for the ultrasound. The heartbeat sounded amazing. It was so strong I thought it was mine until the tech said "Congratulations". I did not get to see much, and that is a completely different BLOG. But in the end, after uncomfortable questions, I did get to see the baby and the tech explained everything that I was seeing to me, and made a point of showing me the heart beating.
After the ultrasound I had an appointment with Dr. Kort. Before seeing him we had time with his nurse and, after uncomfortable questions, I was allowed to have one picture of the baby. We went over how I was feeling and how my meds will be changing. I was allowed to ask questions and say feelings. It is awkward when the Intended Mom trys to get in the conversation. I get it. It is her baby, but this is my pregnancy and body. I am the one doing what is needed for this to work. I need to be able to talk to the nurse and ask questions.
When Dr. Kort came in he was very excited. He listened to what I had to say when he asked questions and encouraged when needed. I do not need to take shots anymore YAY YAY YAY YAY! I am moving on to suppositories. No more baby aspirin, that stuff drives my head CRAZY!
I feel incredibly BLESSED. God has given me a great pregnancy so far. I feel Great! The numbers are good, the heartbeat is amazing, everything that is supposed to be there is, anything that isn't supposed to be there isn't... I have amazing prayer warriors! God is GOOD!
Beta Levels
My first test October 22, 2009 - 291
My second Test October 26, 2009 - 2362
My third test October 30, 2009 - 6373
My fourth test November4, 2009 - 23820
I have had four blood tests to record the level of hcg in my system to track Placental growth. the numbers say it all. The placenta is GROWING.
I had to have an ultrasound to verify a heartbeat before the clinic would say i was "Officially" pregnant. I had that today. I will BLOG that separately.
My second Test October 26, 2009 - 2362
My third test October 30, 2009 - 6373
My fourth test November4, 2009 - 23820
I have had four blood tests to record the level of hcg in my system to track Placental growth. the numbers say it all. The placenta is GROWING.
I had to have an ultrasound to verify a heartbeat before the clinic would say i was "Officially" pregnant. I had that today. I will BLOG that separately.
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