Ultrasounds

On Friday the 18th I had an ultrasound .  I wasn't quite 6 weeks yet. we didn't see a heartbeat that visit. however we did see a yolk sac. I let Q&A, and Richie know. I think everyone was worried. I have to admit I wasn't worried at that point knowing heart beats aren't usually seen until after 6bweeks. As the days went on I became nervous waiting for the next ultrasound .

On Wednesday the 23rd I had another ultrasound .  That day we saw the heartbeat! there was a huge relief . The person who did the ultrasound said she saw a small clot by the placenta. that evening Dr Winkler called and said she wanted me to go on modified bedrest due to the clot. The clot  is known as a "subchorionic hemorrhage ". So the next few days I get to kick back and relax. Next ultrasound is Wednesday to check on the clothes size .  Hopefully it will be gone with the relaxing.

TIRED!

Tired is an understatement! I forgot how exhausted you are in the beginning of pregnancy! There are definitely lots of naps and early nights happening right now.
Also there was a change in medication, the PIO was changed to a different oil. The injection is more uncomfortable,  however the after effects are not as bad. I don't find myself having huge knots, or itching anymore. Hopefully it keeps up.

ULTRASOUND ON FRIDAY!

The results are in.....

Last Wednesday  I asked Q&A if they wanted me to take a home pregnancy test. they did say yes, but only if I was comfortable doing so. I did take a test and low and behold it was POSITIVE!

Friday we had the first beta blood draw. the result was 90..... good number

Monday I had the second beta (they want to see it double in 48 hours) it was 343!

There is definitely a  baby growing!

We are beyond excited to share this moment with Q&A.

On a negative note, these shots are getting more uncomfortable and I'm starting to have a reaction to the meds( redness, swelling, discomfort). they are going to try and send a different oil base for the progesterone ,  so hopefully it will help. If not it won't be much longer I have to take them

ULTRASOUND WILL BE IN ON THE 18TH