November 16th-07

My first post on my own page...10 weeks, 4 days today and I feel not pregnant! I've been very lucky with no sickness and other than been tired, and having the odd headache, I'm the same old me. We go for our first external ultrasound (have had two internal ultrasounds at 6 weeks and 8 weeks - saw the 'baby' and saw the heartbeat....106 at 6 weeks and 171 at 8 weeks) on Monday, Nov 26th (IPS screening for Down's etc) but they will let us see the baby and take some pics home which is exciting as THEN, we'll tell everyone! We've only told my family and a few VERY close friends. Will be hard to tell my boss but I know he'll be happy for me.

Question about the ultrasound...they never told me to arrive with a full bladder...should I?

November 26th-07

Ultrasound was great...what a huge relief to see that little baby moving and to see all the body parts. It looked like it had the hiccups! Heart beat was 155 and length was good for the age (she didn't tell me what it was. Now we wait for results of nuchal transparency and blood work - early -mid January! (see photo - she/he has large feet!! ha!). Told my boss today and he was happy for me...everyone is that we have told so far. Hard for a few that I know want to have kids and are struggling...hard for me to tell them my news.

December 14th -07

January 18th, 2008

Great day! had my OB appointment and found out the results of my IPS (genetic testing) was negative...what a huge relief. He also said my Iron and hemoglobin levels were good and I'm A+ blood type (which I knew). Won't know about my placenta until Tuesday so must still abstain from sex! I got to hear the heartbeat on the doppler again which is always such a joy! Then he measures my belly and says that I'm measuring for 23 weeks instead of 20 weeks! Oh boy...big baby? We'll have to see what the ultrasound says - usually with IVF babies, they tend to be small so a bit unusual! Anyway, it was a great day! looking forward to my ultrasound on Tuesday now - no, we don't want to know the sex!

Sunday, January 20th, 08

Madame Zaritska's prediction for me:

The day you deliver, outside will be blustery. Your baby will arrive at night.

After a labor lasting approximately 9 hours, your child, a girl, will be born. Your baby will weigh about 6 pounds, 9 ounces, and will be 20-1/2 inches long. This child will have light brown eyes and dark hair. (hope the labour part is NOT right!!)

Tuesday, January 22nd, 08

Had our ultrasound appointment this morning - snowy morning and the technician was 25 mins late - never even apologized! She had zero personality and basically barked out instructions to me - never spoke for the whole procedure. Left and came back with my husband (thanks for telling me where you are going) and starting going thru the babies anatomy - any questions we had, she had a snarky reply or made us feel like idiots! My husband asked if the baby's size is good for being 20 weeks and she said "I'm not a Dr., I'm just a tech and I have a hard enough job just making sure I take the right pictures'!! My husband, began to lose his temper and said' I just asked a question'. It really dampened our experience and we complained to the receptionist and will complain to my OB!! My hubbie was furious - I felt bad for him as this is only the second ultrasound he has gotten to see and he has trouble feeling the kicking so this was a big deal for him especially. I was so upset afterwards and had a good cry!

ON the flip side, baby was squirming and actually flipped over! Looked like he was rubbing his eyes and then gave us the peace sign. Kept opening and closing his/her mouth too. Very active and we were delighted to see that everything looked good although we won't know for sure until Feb 12th. If something is not good, my OB will call us next week.

Thursday, Jan 31st 08

Talked to my Dr. today and my 20 week ultrasound was very good....all normal measurements and I'm measuring where I should be for 20 weeks - and babe is in the 50th percentile so nice and average! On the flip side, my placenta is still low lying so another ultrasound at 30 weeks to see where it is...he suspects it will move up then. Otherwise, I'm delighted all is well!

I also told the office manager and Dr. about the tech and apparently they get a complaint a week about her!!! Office manager can't understand why something isn't done about her....they need to find another tech for that ultrasound clinic and if she hates her job that much...well, quit! My Dr. said that there is no where else in the city that does as good a job as they do and so it's a trade off....and I'll take having a good job over a nice tech but you should be able to get both! Apparently the receptionist at the clinic called my Dr.'s office after we left to let them know we'd had a bad experience.....perhaps she is in agreement that this girl has to go!!

Friday, Feb 29th, 08

Another good OB apointment (forgot to mention I had one earlier in February - he gave me antibiotics for my cold which worked well. Hubbie came too and got to hear the heartbeat for the first time.).
Anyway, I measured 27cm so I'm right on target (few days ahead) and heart beat was great! Love hearing it! Told me to pick up some support undergarments for my back but so far, I can't find them! Hot showers for nosebleeds and also for my back (and to help baby move ALL over my uterus and not just my right side) I'm to get on my hands and knees on my bed and stay that way for 10 minutes! Booked my 30 week ultrasound for March 28th so see if my placenta has moved up! Going back to the same place so likely the same bitchy tech...she better have improved or else I will tell her what I think this time!! Will be great to see the baby again too!

Wednesday, March 19th, 08

Visit with OB this morning. Weight gain is about 17 pound (even though only 1 pound in the last 2.5 weeks - he was not concerned about this) and he was very happy with this! I was measuring 30 weeks so about a week ahead. Heart beat was the loudest and strongest I have ever heard it...she/he is getting stronger!! Head is down which is great but he said there is still room for baby to turn so we won't get too excited about that yet (no breech). Going home to PEI today to see parents and brothers and nieces and nephews and friends!!! Can't wait to get some family nuturing!

Friday, March 28th, 08

Went for our 30 week ultrasound today and YAH, there was a student about to graduate working there for her final rotation so we got her instead of nasty tech from January!! She was so nice and friendly and excited for us. Half way thru the measurements she had to show me the screen as it was a perfect picture of the nostrils and little mouth just opening and closing! He/she behaved very well until the last few minutes when they got a little tired of being poked! ha! Got some pictures and my husband enjoyed the time he had as well. As they get bigger, it's much harder to get good pictures so I have posted the ones she gave me but my 20 week ones are better...she said it would be that way. Much happier today! Now, we just hope to hear from the Dr. that baby is measuring ok and my placenta has moved up!!

Thursday, April 10th

Good news from Dr. Fraser....my placenta has moved up!! It now clears the internal os by 4.0 cm which I guess is good! Such good news!! Baby is measuring right on target and is in the 70th percentile! No bigger please!! Heart beat was 147 and when he took it today, it was 132. He said I'm doing great and all is well!! Love those visits. I'm getting swollen ankles now, in particular, my right one......he said its all normal but to keep an eye on it and if it gets worse to let him know.

Monday, April 21st

Good visit with Dr. Fraser....and the 70th percentile was based on my dates....based on the ultrasound, I'm in the 53rd percentile which is much more accurate (and I like that number much better)! I was measuring almost 34cm which is right on (34 week on thursday). Heartbeat was strong and clear and he gave me a thumbs up!!

Wednesday, May 7th

Dr. Fraser away so Dr. Huebanks saw me.....all the same. Weight gain is 27 pounds according to him but it's actually 24 pounds (weigh me after lunch and with clothes on and yep, there's 3 pounds there)!. Heart beat was good and where we always find it. Measured 36 weeks so right on. blood pressure was 110/60 which is good and urine was fine. Ankle (right) not as swollen today which is nice!

Wednesday, May 14th

Just back from my weekly OB appointment...still all good! measuring 37cm so right on schedule. Heart beat good and he said the head is not engaged yet but I'm not carrying high, high either. Said he might do a stretch and sweep next week...yikes, hear those are not that fun! Oh, my GBS results were negative too! My friend Michelle came too and took notes! Haha...my OB is so funny! He also gave me a prescription for hemmroid cream and for another massage!! Weight did not change from last week so all good! Blood pressure was 117/70 and Urine was clear of glucose. Happy!!

Tuesday, May 20th

Visit with OB - Blood Pressure was 130/70 which is still normal but that top number is creeping up! Everything else was fine but he did say he is a bit concerned as the baby hasn't dropped yet....could be a sign that my pelvis is too small for babe which would mean c-section. He is going to do an internal next week which will tell us more. Weight was up a pound, urine, clear and as always, loved hearing the strong heart beat!!!

Tuesday, May 27th

OB Visit - Blood pressure was 108/70, urine was good, I measured 38 and change, and the heart beat was good. He did an internal and said my cervix is closed and although my pelvis is 'smallish' and my pubic bone is 'there' they shouldn't be an issue which was good news. He went thru all the signs to look for when I should then go to hospital. If nothing happens, I see him next Friday, June 6th...my due date! At that point, we will reassess the situation.

Thursday, June 5th

Well, I think my water broke at 4:30am this morning! I went to pee and on my way back to bed, I felt gushes of fluid come out...back to bathroom to find my undies soaked! Pink tinge to it and a little bit of mucus! called hospital and they said it sounded like I did and to come in around 8-9am this morning!! Excited but nervous....probably won't chat to anyone until after!! Good luck to everyone!