April 29, 2008

It has been a long time since I have written anything, so here's an update. The UTIs finally stopped! I was so happy about this, you have no idea. I am still working 40 hours a week, and a few weeks ago I put in almost 80 hours of overtime in just a few weeks because I was the director for the annual arts festival where I work. It almost killed me, but I made it through!!

My husband's office threw us a baby shower, and we got nothing that we needed. It was very strange. Mostly children's books is what they gave. He is a writing professor. They were nice books, but we are really in need of the basics, this is our first child. My sister threw me a baby shower this past Saturday. My family bought us a bunch of stuff we needed, like the stroller, bouncer, and crib, but his family gave us nothing we needed. I feel bad for being upset, but honestly, who needs a piggy bank? I already have 500 blankets. You know? I need essentials. It was a fun shower, but very tiring. This Friday my office is throwing us a baby shower. I am banking on not getting anything needed or useful.

As you can see, my attitude has gone downhill. I am tired, sore, and feel like crap all the time. I just want to be on maternity leave, but have had to save my hours. I go to the doctor this afternoon because when I went last Friday I had gained a lot of water weight from swelling in my legs and feet (like 10 pounds in less than a week) and he is concerned. He is either going to make me go to half days at work, put me on bed rest, or put me in the hospital based on what he sees today. I'm excited about getting an ultrasound, though. I haven't had one in quite a while, and that one I only got to see her legs.

I have begun to HATE my job, and resent the people I work with. They are not sympathetic and expect me to do everything like I did before. I'm like, hello!!!! I'm NINE MONTHS PREGNANT!!! I can't physically do what I could do before. I feel like crying about everything and just want to go back to bed.

I feel better for ranting. :)

February 12, 2008

I have been having a hard time lately. I went to the ER a few weeks ago thinking that I had a UTI. It came on suddenly and I couldn't wait for the doctor's office to open. When I got there, not only did I have a really bad UTI, but I was passing a kidney stone. I had a stone stuck in my ureter several years ago and thought that I had another stone at my 13 week check up, but my ob did an ultrasound of my kidneys and said they were fine. Turns out that I was right. Because of the volume of blood and white blood cells in my urine, they admitted me to the hospital and I ended up staying for three days. I passed a stone and they kept me on IV antibiotics. They also found another heart murmur (I already have one from MVP with ruptured chorde) and found out that my potassium was too low. I went back to the ob the following week and had yet another UTI. And now, just 1.5 weeks later, I have another UTI. It is getting old. I am also having severely swollen feet and ankles. They get so big that I can't walk. I get home from work and put bags of ice on them to try to help with the swelling and the pain. And now I have a head cold. My nose is stopped up, my throat hurts, and I am achey.

On a good note, I found out that my husband's work is going to throw us a shower in April and that my sister is also throwing me a shower in April. I am so excited! I can't believe that so many people want to do nice things for us. I feel so blessed.

I feel Grace move all the time now. She is very active and likes to kick me so hard that I jump! I am so looking forward to holding her in my arms. Time has really flown by and I can't believe that I only have 15 weeks left until I meet her!

January 9, 2008

I had another U/S this past Thursday the 3rd and found out that we are having a GIRL!!!! We named her Grace Estelle. I can't wait to meet her. It was also confirmed that my dates were right. :] I like being right. Things are still going well. I feel like I felt before my pregnancy and have only gained 8 pounds. My stomach is barely showing, and if I wear a loose top you can't even tell. I never thought I'd be 5 months pregnant and still be so small. Grace is 9 ounces and all her organs look great. I go back on February 1st for my 4D U/S and glucose test. I can't wait for May to get here!

November 4, 2007

I had my third U/S this past Friday. The heartrate was 170! Everything looked good. I am feeling positive that things will continue to go well. I still can't believe that I am actually pregnant.

I bought some maternity pants after my appointment. My pants still fit, but by the end of the day they are tight! And when I have pressure on my stomach, it makes it hurt. So I got the adjustable maternity pants, and should be able to wear them up until the delivery and then in the months after.

I haven't gained any weight yet. In fact, I lost a pound! I am trying to eat healthy. Lots of fruit and protein and no junk... or very little! No caffeine at all, just juice and water. I want to give my baby every advantage I can.

My husband is still being good to me. I am so blessed!

October 30, 2007

I have my third U/S this Friday, November 2nd. Even though both U/S so far have been good, I am still nervous. It took me so long to get pregnant, I wouldn't be able to take it if something happened. My second U/S was on Friday October 19th. They didn't measure again, but I heard the heartbeat again! It was going at 167 beats per minute. This is the most amazing thing I have ever experienced.

That being said, I am having very few "symptoms." I have been very tired and my boobs are sore, but that is about it. No increased appetite, no nausea, no throwing up. It sometimes makes me think that I am not really pregnant. I am looking forward to showing. Then I will KNOW it is not a mistake.

We told our families on Sunday October 21st. My parents and little sister were in town, and so were his parents, siblings, and grandmother. We had brunch at a local bed and breakfast, and broke the news. We gave them invitations to our 6th anniversary (which is my due date), location at the hospital. My sister was the first to get it. It was a lot of fun.

I am trying to take things one day at a time and not get too caught up in the fact that my house is a mess. It is hard to work 40 hours a week and be pregnant. Plus for the first nine weeks, I was in a play and had rehearsal almost every night! I really thought I'd die. But I made it though.

I am one of the lucky ones from what I can tell. My husband is very supportive and sweet to me. He is understanding when I am in a bad mood, and when I get moody he winks at me and says, "you're pregnant." I know that he is going to make the best dad ever.

October 14, 2007

So, as of today I am 8 weeks pregnant. WOW!!! We tried to get pregnant for two and a half years with no success. I have stage iv endometriosis, and I had been on clomid for three months earlier this year. After I had no success on clomid, we had decided to see a fertility specialist this December. Then, on September 30th, I found out I am pregnant. We weren't even trying.

I had my first U/S on October 5th, and we were able to see the heartbeat -- and hear it!! It was the greatest thing I have ever experienced. I was dated at 5 weeks 6 days, though I know the conception date -- there can only be one! The baby had a heartrate of 120 and was 2.9 mm in size.

I have my next U/S this Friday, October 19th. I am getting checked every two weeks because of my difficulty getting pregnant and the history of clomid.

I am really nervous right now... hoping that the baby is still alive and kicking. I haven't had any spotting at all or cramping, but I am still worried.

I have only told my husband and mom so far. The rest will find out this weekend, if the U/S goes well... Oh, and I am due the day after my sixth wedding anniversary!!