16w4d
Just as I was settling in nicely to the energy, motivation, and lack of sickness that the second trimester brings, I was stricken with the dreaded heartburn.
Does anyone have any ideas on how to reduce/medicate my crazy pain?? I looked on Dr. D's website for ideas of which medications are approved in pregnancy, but it didn't mention anything for heartburn. A friend said her doc let he take Tums. I want to try something, but feel like I should call the doc first. Suggestions??
I put a poll on the blog so we can all take a stab at guessing Elfie's gender. It will be open for 20 more days...I'll close it on April 12 when we find out. Make sure you vote!!!!
Monday, March 22, 2010
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
What are you having? When are you due? Are you going to find out???
Now that my belly is beginning to betray my little secret, I am finding that the questions become a bit repetitive! EVERYONE and their grandmother asks if we are going to find out what we're having. Once I've told them that yes, we are, they feel compelled to share their opinions about people who wait to find out. Geesh, people! I guess I'm glad I'm doing what YOU agree with...I'd sure hate to be that poor couple who decides to wait.
I'm starting to realize that people have very definite opinions about pregnancy. Names, birth plans (i.e. drug vs. no drugs), weight gain, pediatricians, breastfeeding. You name it, and there are opinions and advice to be shared. Being new to this scenario, I do tend to seek out advice, but still many times get unsolicited ideas. And this is just the tip of the iceberg...
I think this could quite possibly be the solution!!!
I'm starting to realize that people have very definite opinions about pregnancy. Names, birth plans (i.e. drug vs. no drugs), weight gain, pediatricians, breastfeeding. You name it, and there are opinions and advice to be shared. Being new to this scenario, I do tend to seek out advice, but still many times get unsolicited ideas. And this is just the tip of the iceberg...
I think this could quite possibly be the solution!!!
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
OB appt #2
Yesterday was the second visit with Dr. D. I'm glad to report that it was relatively uneventful AND I got to keep all my clothes on! Boy does that speed things right along!
We heard Elfie on the doppler (which is, of course, old hat to us by now), and his/her heartrate was in the 140s. We also go the okay to travel to Co.sta R.ica in June (I'll be 28 weeks) for M's big family vacation to celebrate his parents' 45th wedding anniversary. Yay! Now I get to go shopping for a cute bathing suit!
I've been getting a few shooting pains in my right leg that originate in my lower back/upper butt. I had suspected it was the sciatic nerve, and Dr. D confirmed that it will most likely only get worse as my uterus gets bigger. I'm also starting to notice a definite change in my belly. It's starting to look like more than just a beer gut. Love it!
The best part of the appointment yesterday was that we got to schedule the BIG ultrasound in which we get to find out Elfie's gender! It is set for April 12...which also happens to be my 1/2 birthday. We grew up celebrating half birthdays, so it's fitting that I get the ULTIMATE present on my 30.5!! So in just a little over a month, I will know if I have a son or daughter growing inside me. I am SO EXCITED!
Today I got an awesome care package of maternity clothes in the mail. One of my friends from church in my old city has a daughter who just gave birth. She sent me some reeeeaaaaallly cute clothes! I feel so blessed!
We heard Elfie on the doppler (which is, of course, old hat to us by now), and his/her heartrate was in the 140s. We also go the okay to travel to Co.sta R.ica in June (I'll be 28 weeks) for M's big family vacation to celebrate his parents' 45th wedding anniversary. Yay! Now I get to go shopping for a cute bathing suit!
I've been getting a few shooting pains in my right leg that originate in my lower back/upper butt. I had suspected it was the sciatic nerve, and Dr. D confirmed that it will most likely only get worse as my uterus gets bigger. I'm also starting to notice a definite change in my belly. It's starting to look like more than just a beer gut. Love it!
The best part of the appointment yesterday was that we got to schedule the BIG ultrasound in which we get to find out Elfie's gender! It is set for April 12...which also happens to be my 1/2 birthday. We grew up celebrating half birthdays, so it's fitting that I get the ULTIMATE present on my 30.5!! So in just a little over a month, I will know if I have a son or daughter growing inside me. I am SO EXCITED!
Today I got an awesome care package of maternity clothes in the mail. One of my friends from church in my old city has a daughter who just gave birth. She sent me some reeeeaaaaallly cute clothes! I feel so blessed!
Sunday, February 28, 2010
Second trimester
They say that you start to feel much better in the second trimester, but I couldn't even imagine that while I felt so awful in the first trimester. It's funny how, having never been pregnant before, I was starting to equate pregnancy with feeling yucky, tired, and sick. It gave me comfort to know that things were progressing as they should. So now that I've crossed the threshold into the "good feeling period," it is nerve-racking because I feel so good! It's astounding how my energy has come back and I can eat meals without the crazy nausea and food aversions. Now I am just dealing with headaches and sore tatas (when are they going to stop???). It is a darn good thing that I have the doppler to keep me sane!. My next OB appointment is a week from tomorrow!
M and I have started to discuss names. Nothing too serious, since we don't know the gender yet, but I am beginning to realize that it might be a harder task than I thought. It seems we have pretty opposite tastes in names..so we are going to have some major compromising to do. Yikes.
M and I have started to discuss names. Nothing too serious, since we don't know the gender yet, but I am beginning to realize that it might be a harder task than I thought. It seems we have pretty opposite tastes in names..so we are going to have some major compromising to do. Yikes.
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
I found it!
Oh my goodness, what a glorious day! I just finished wiping the tears from my eyes, because..
..I have found my baby's heartbeat!!!! Elfie is aliiiive!!!!
So here's the backstory on the fetal doppler:
On Sunday, I was being lazy and surfing youtube for pregnancy-related videos. I came across one that showed a couple at home listening to their little one's hb and she was only 11.5 weeks. M heard the video and asked what I was doing. I told him how cool it would be to listen any time we want, but that dopplers were really expensive and not worth the cost at this point. What's funny about my comment is that I had just assumed they were too costly, but had never really done any research. Don't get me wrong, if you WANTED TO, you could easily spend a couple hundred bucks on a fancy, high-tech device. But we went the way of an am.azon search and found one for THIRTY THREE DOLLARS!! My first reaction was that it was cheap and wouldn't work...but it got 4.5 stars and a lot of great reviews, so we decided $33 was worth it. It doesn't have speakers, so you have to listen through headphones, OR you can hook it up to your computer and create an audio file to send to relatives.
So I wasn't really sure what to expect when the ultrasound gel arrived today. I bared my belly, squeezed on the gel, and waited. And searched. And waited. And got frustrated. And got panicky. And finally found it. Oh my, what a sound. I had heard it before, but not in the convenience of my house with the questioning looks from my darling dog! What a huge relief!
I think I might already be addicted!
..I have found my baby's heartbeat!!!! Elfie is aliiiive!!!!
So here's the backstory on the fetal doppler:
On Sunday, I was being lazy and surfing youtube for pregnancy-related videos. I came across one that showed a couple at home listening to their little one's hb and she was only 11.5 weeks. M heard the video and asked what I was doing. I told him how cool it would be to listen any time we want, but that dopplers were really expensive and not worth the cost at this point. What's funny about my comment is that I had just assumed they were too costly, but had never really done any research. Don't get me wrong, if you WANTED TO, you could easily spend a couple hundred bucks on a fancy, high-tech device. But we went the way of an am.azon search and found one for THIRTY THREE DOLLARS!! My first reaction was that it was cheap and wouldn't work...but it got 4.5 stars and a lot of great reviews, so we decided $33 was worth it. It doesn't have speakers, so you have to listen through headphones, OR you can hook it up to your computer and create an audio file to send to relatives.
So I wasn't really sure what to expect when the ultrasound gel arrived today. I bared my belly, squeezed on the gel, and waited. And searched. And waited. And got frustrated. And got panicky. And finally found it. Oh my, what a sound. I had heard it before, but not in the convenience of my house with the questioning looks from my darling dog! What a huge relief!
I think I might already be addicted!
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Maternity Clothes and other things.
LOVE them. My mom and I went to O.ld N.avy and G.ap a month ago just as I was starting to get annoyed with the B.ella Ba.nd and all my bloatedness. I COULD. NOT. BELIEVE. how incredibly comfy the maternity pants are. Not only to they allow your belly to expand, but you don't have to fiddle with buttons and zippers. Peeing a million times a day is a breeze!!! I am now wearing them exclusively.
M and I bought a fetal doppler on Sunday. It just arrived today, but I can't use it yet because they are sending the gel in another shipment. Very much looking forward to hunting for Elfie's heartbeat. If we can find and hear it, this next week and a half until my second OB appointment will be awesome. Awesome.
On the symptoms front, I have had a headache since Sunday. It actually started on Saturday night just before bed. I finally broke down and took tylenol on Sunday night since we were at the ILs' for dinner. I also took some yesterday and today, but it's starting to annoy me. I think if it goes on much longer I'll call the doc, although everything I've read has said it's normal to have them at this stage..sooo..I might just have to stick it out. In addition, stretch marks are starting to appear in places that are not my belly....hmmm...not too excited about THAT.
M and I bought a fetal doppler on Sunday. It just arrived today, but I can't use it yet because they are sending the gel in another shipment. Very much looking forward to hunting for Elfie's heartbeat. If we can find and hear it, this next week and a half until my second OB appointment will be awesome. Awesome.
On the symptoms front, I have had a headache since Sunday. It actually started on Saturday night just before bed. I finally broke down and took tylenol on Sunday night since we were at the ILs' for dinner. I also took some yesterday and today, but it's starting to annoy me. I think if it goes on much longer I'll call the doc, although everything I've read has said it's normal to have them at this stage..sooo..I might just have to stick it out. In addition, stretch marks are starting to appear in places that are not my belly....hmmm...not too excited about THAT.
Monday, February 22, 2010
Thank You!
A heartfelt thanks to Heartincharge at Lily in the Valley for the Beautiful Blogger award! I started blogging with the hope of connecting with people who understood my feelings of despair. Heartincharge recently had an ectopic pregnancy, and found my blog and my experience with such heartbreak to be a comfort to her. I feel incredibly grateful to be able to have impacted someone in the way so many of you have impacted me.
The instructions for this award are:
* Thank the person who nominated you for this award.
* Link the person who nominated you for this award.
* Copy the award and place it in your blog
* Tell us 7 interesting things about yourself
* Nominate 7 bloggers and post links to their blogs.
So here goes...
1. M and I met online. I was 25 and dating, but couldn't seem to find the "right fit." My mom came for a visit and encouraged me to try the online route. I was hesitant, but had a friend who had recently met a great guy on the same website (they are married with a baby now!), so I gave it a try. One week after I posted my profile I met M. We exchanged a few emails and decided to meet for coffee at St.arbuc.ks. He was the first guy I met on that website, and boy did I hit the jackpot! I love telling our story...in fact, a year and a half later he popped the question at that same Sta.rbuc.ks!!
2. I am a classically trained singer. I was a voice major in college, and although it didn't lead me to a career in opera singing (I decided I wasn't interested in such a lifestyle), I enjoy singing with lots of different groups today and hope to pass on my love of music to Elfie.
3. I am a B.ache.lor junkie. I've watched every season except one, and am so addicted it's embarrassing. I realize that the show isn't even real, but there is something about it that reels me in and hooks me every time!
4. I have a weird, unnecessary talent of folding my tongue into thirds. Another trait I hope to pass on to little Elfie. I am not going to include a picture of myself doing it, but I found one that depicts it just perfectly:
5. I hate grocery shopping, but loooove having a house full of fresh produce and yummy treats. This becomes complicated at times.
6. I was a part-time nanny in college and a full-time nanny while I went to evening classes for my teaching credential. The kids I cared for were quite young. This, I think (I hope!), gives me a little more of a realistic view of how my life is going to change in 6 months.
7. I hate mushrooms. Don't want anything to do with putting fungus in my mouth. My husband thinks this is ridiculous, and I've tried to like them. Don't see that happening any time soon.
I nominate...(and yes, I'm cheating because some of my favorite bloggers have already received the award!)...these following 5 special ladies:
1. Andi at raising avery. She's not only a beautiful blogger, but a beautiful friend. She is now raising and writing about her beautiful first child.
2. Amber at Our Stork isn't Great with Directions. Amber was one of the first bloggers I met when I started my blog back in June. Our IF journeys started at the same time, and she is now a week ahead of me in her pregnancy. A very sweet, deserving beautiful blogger.
3. Al at Mission:Motherhood. Al recently experienced a devastating miscarriage, and has written so beautifully and honestly about her heartbreak. She is definitely a beautiful blogger in my eyes.
4. Jessica at Dreams of a Baby. Jessica has been through a lot of heartbreak on the ttc front, and to top it off she recently lost her dad. The rainbow is starting to show through though, as she and her hubby are about to begin their first IVF cycle. I couldn't be happier for this beautiful blogger.
5. Lin at Our Someday Family. Lin got a surprise BFP in December, and is keeping us all up to date with "beaker's" latest developments. She is definitely deserving of this award, as she has kept me positive about my own pregnancy during the freaky first trimester.
The instructions for this award are:
* Thank the person who nominated you for this award.
* Link the person who nominated you for this award.
* Copy the award and place it in your blog
* Tell us 7 interesting things about yourself
* Nominate 7 bloggers and post links to their blogs.
So here goes...
1. M and I met online. I was 25 and dating, but couldn't seem to find the "right fit." My mom came for a visit and encouraged me to try the online route. I was hesitant, but had a friend who had recently met a great guy on the same website (they are married with a baby now!), so I gave it a try. One week after I posted my profile I met M. We exchanged a few emails and decided to meet for coffee at St.arbuc.ks. He was the first guy I met on that website, and boy did I hit the jackpot! I love telling our story...in fact, a year and a half later he popped the question at that same Sta.rbuc.ks!!
2. I am a classically trained singer. I was a voice major in college, and although it didn't lead me to a career in opera singing (I decided I wasn't interested in such a lifestyle), I enjoy singing with lots of different groups today and hope to pass on my love of music to Elfie.
3. I am a B.ache.lor junkie. I've watched every season except one, and am so addicted it's embarrassing. I realize that the show isn't even real, but there is something about it that reels me in and hooks me every time!
4. I have a weird, unnecessary talent of folding my tongue into thirds. Another trait I hope to pass on to little Elfie. I am not going to include a picture of myself doing it, but I found one that depicts it just perfectly:
5. I hate grocery shopping, but loooove having a house full of fresh produce and yummy treats. This becomes complicated at times.
6. I was a part-time nanny in college and a full-time nanny while I went to evening classes for my teaching credential. The kids I cared for were quite young. This, I think (I hope!), gives me a little more of a realistic view of how my life is going to change in 6 months.
7. I hate mushrooms. Don't want anything to do with putting fungus in my mouth. My husband thinks this is ridiculous, and I've tried to like them. Don't see that happening any time soon.
I nominate...(and yes, I'm cheating because some of my favorite bloggers have already received the award!)...these following 5 special ladies:
1. Andi at raising avery. She's not only a beautiful blogger, but a beautiful friend. She is now raising and writing about her beautiful first child.
2. Amber at Our Stork isn't Great with Directions. Amber was one of the first bloggers I met when I started my blog back in June. Our IF journeys started at the same time, and she is now a week ahead of me in her pregnancy. A very sweet, deserving beautiful blogger.
3. Al at Mission:Motherhood. Al recently experienced a devastating miscarriage, and has written so beautifully and honestly about her heartbreak. She is definitely a beautiful blogger in my eyes.
4. Jessica at Dreams of a Baby. Jessica has been through a lot of heartbreak on the ttc front, and to top it off she recently lost her dad. The rainbow is starting to show through though, as she and her hubby are about to begin their first IVF cycle. I couldn't be happier for this beautiful blogger.
5. Lin at Our Someday Family. Lin got a surprise BFP in December, and is keeping us all up to date with "beaker's" latest developments. She is definitely deserving of this award, as she has kept me positive about my own pregnancy during the freaky first trimester.
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