11 weeks!

How far along:  11 weeks

 

How big is baby:  Your wee baby is now comparable in size to a plum

 

Sleep:  Pretty sleepy...still taking a nap almost daily

 

Movement:  Nothing yet

 

Food cravings:  Finally having somewhat of an appetite this past week.  No real craving

 

Food aversions:  I am less grossed out by food this week

 

Gender:  Who knows????

 

Symptoms:  Feeling better this past week.  No real symptoms

 

What do I miss:  Eating

 

Best moment of the week:  Having some beautiful weather

 

What I'm looking forward to:  u/s and appt. in 1.5 weeks

 

Milestones:  Almost to the 2nd trimester!

 

Maternity clothes:  Not yet, but getting close with the pants.

 

Weight gain:  -8lbs (144lbs)

Pregnant Racing

So far I've done 3 races since becoming pregnant and all of them have gone extremely well!

 

 5 weeks

 

9 weeks

 

10 weeks

 

 

8 week 4 days OB appt.

The OB appt. went well!

 

We discussed several things.  First, I asked if I could try for VBA2C.  The answer was basically no.  She said the risk of rupture after a 2nd section was 5-7x higher than after just one.  Although I've always wanted to have a VB, I don't think it is worth the risk this time around (plus, I'm getting my tubes tied after this one).

 

Secondly, we talked about C-section date.  She said, so how's Dec 22nd.  I said...no!!!  She kind of laughed and asked why??  I told her that I'd like to wait 'til after Christmas if possible.  She told me I was one of the only people who ever asked to have a C-section AFTER their due date.  As of now, it is scheduled for Dec 29th.  If I go into labor before, obviously I will have the baby then!

 

Third, we discussed my upset stomach.  She said sometimes heartburn can cause diarrhea.  She suggested I take the Zantac everyday, instead of as needed.  I have been doing so and it seems to have helped a bit, but still having some stomach issues.

 

Forth topic was racing!  I had mentioned that I did a 5K at 5 weeks, had another one at 9 weeks and 10 weeks.  She had no problems with this.  Then we talked about Tough Mudder (16 weeks).  She thinks it is ok for me to do if I skip the obstacles.  I agree and plan on doing it unless I don't feel well or the weather is too hot/cold, etc.

 

Next appt. is at 12 weeks right after 1st tri screening/u/s.

8w2d...graduated from RE

Had my last u/s at the RE office today!  It went well.  Everything looked good.  Baby is measuring at exactly 8w2d.  I even saw the baby wiggle a bit!

 

Went and got my b/w done for my TSH.  Hopefully it is good and I can stick with the current dose.

 

I have an appt. with my OB in 2 days.

 



RE appt - first u/s

6 weeks and 5 days

 

Had an appt. with Dr. M. today.  It was short and sweet.  Saw the baby, saw the heart beat and everything looked good! 

 

I estimated my due date to be 12/27/14, he said the baby was measuring for due date of 12/28/14.  Same difference right?

 

Here's a pic of the little guy/girl??

 



For Realz?

Soooooo.  I'm 4w3d today.  Crazy right?  Took only 10 cycles of trying this time.  We were giving it 'til the end of summer to work out or DH was going to get a vasectomy. 

 

I got a BFP at 12 DPO.  Beta at 13DPO was 360.  Got the call today that my 15 DPO beta was 875, which is awesome.  My thyroid is still low so they doubled my dose of synthroid.

 

I'm going for an u/s with my RE on May 8th (6w5d).  Excited, nervous...you know the drill.

 

How did I get pregnant this time?  I don't even really know.  I had a HSG on April 1st and ovulated on April 5th....could that have been it?  Or could it have been the synthroid that I started?  Both?  Either way, I will take it.  This will be our last one.

 

Some pictures from delivery day...

Because I never finished my birth story (oops).... here are some pictures from the unwanted repeat c-section that turned out to be not bad at all.

 

Glacing over at my new boy getting all cleaned up

 

Getting checked out

In the operating room holding ds#2

1st family photo (about 1.5 hours after ds#2 was born)

Sweet boy