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October 25, 2013

Pregnancy Update

So, I'm sorry it's been slow around here the last couple weeks, I'm really hoping to get back to blogging regularly next week. I'm dealing with pretty crippling anxiety that's making it hard to do anything other than lay in bed or watch TV.

The good news is, as far as I know, I'm still pregnant. We stopped betas after the 3rd one because they were making me too anxious, so I have no real confirmation -- other than I've had no spotting or bleeding and I'm starting to feel more crappy. I can also pretty much eat an enormous amount of food all day long, but I've had a few moments of nausea. But, I've also been really crampy which worries me.

I'm also on progesterone twice a day, so part of me just believes that's stopping a miscarriage from occurring even though it should have. It's also making me so tired I can barely function and causing super bloat. By the evening my bloat bump is as big as it was with Henry at 10-11 weeks.

Tomorrow, I'll be officially 6 weeks. So, I've already made it further than 3 of the 4 losses. My first OB appointment is on Wednesday, and then I have my first ultrasound on Nov. 4. Basically, we are just trying to pass the time until the 4th to confirm a heartbeat, while I know that isn't a guarantee of a healthy pregnancy, its a big step in the right direction.

Please, keep praying guys and thinking good thoughts.

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Anonymous
Anonymous said…
This makes me so insanely happy, I've been thinking about you a lot. I'm sorry you have so much extra anxiety about this pregnancy, but think about how awesome it's going to be to squish that kid come next summer.
Amy @ No Greater Honors
Although I don't know the effects of progesterone, those symptoms could be really good symptoms - crampiness from stretching and tiredness from just being pregnant! :) I was a little crampy with at least 3 of my 5 children, right at the beginning, just from the initial stretching out! I am praying that everything goes well - and I think it's a great idea to just relax and try pass the time peacefully!
kjw
kjw said…
I had no idea that you were pregnant! I will be praying for you and that little baby and crossing my fingers that you see a beautiful heartbeat on the 4th.
Unknown
Unknown said…
so glad to hear its going in the right direction!! fx for u!! <3
Anonymous
Anonymous said…
I'm so glad to see an update! I'm sorry you are dealing with such anxiety. I can only imagine, and even then it is probably not even close to what you are feeling. I am glad things are looking good and I have my fx for your u/s.
Holli @ It's An Ordinary Blog
Thinking about you guys daily! :) Hugs!
Anonymous
Anonymous said…
Been there with the progesterone! I actually went off of it w both babies because I couldn't tolerate the crippling depression. Sorry you are feeling anxious. You aren't alone though! Thanks for being a good friend and for the lovely day at tot school today. you are an awesome mama and I will be praying for you. ---Megan
Unknown
Unknown said…
Hope it all keeps going well. I think around 6 weeks is when the nausea really hit me with my pregnancies.
Unknown
Unknown said…
You were in my thoughts and prayers so I'm so happy to hear this news. Will keep praying for you!
Synchrosally
Synchrosally said…
Hugs. I'm so happy to hear you are pregnant. I pray this one is your rainbow baby.
Kim Chodorowski
Kim Chodorowski said…
So glad all is well so far. I'm praying for you guys!
Audrey
Audrey said…
So happy for you! Keeping you in my thoughts - much love xox