The bedrest continues

Ultrasound this Wednesday showed one of the clots has gone away, however the 2ndnome remains. It may have gotten a to cliche bigger, 1.2-1.4cm in size. Baby is looking great and  growing as she should. We even saw her moving, introed tonget a video, but everytime i recorded she would stop movimg. We will repeat an ultrasound next Wednesday, and then hopefully I can return to normal life.

I've been feeling pretty good, still tired and taking almost daily naps. I have also been super hungry all the time, much better than morning sickness I had with my girls.

This weekend we are in Thornton at my in-laws to celebrate an Early Christmas.  We are also expecting our first real snow, so my girls are pretty excited.


Video of baby
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=4X-FWscoLMo

Yet another ultrasound

On Wednesday I had another ultrasound.  This time I had some company and the girls went with me. According to the Dr, the baby looked great, but they still see the hematomas. Hopefully this will go away because I'm tired of laying around. But at the same time, what ever is best for the baby I will do.

Birthday Reflections

Today is my 29th birthday. Over the past week I have had a lot of time to sit and think. (Thanks bedrest) I have come to realize I'm a pretty lucky girl. I have a wonderful supportive family, the most amazing kids, a job I love, and the fact that I get to fulfill yet another dream by doing this (surrogacy).
Rich has always supported me any my crazy thoughts, (besides getting me a puppy). I wanted to move away from home so I could work at Parkview in the ER (my dream job at the time), so we did. We wanted to buy a house, so we did. We wanted to be a family with pets and kids, and we're blessed with  our amazing kids and pets.  I brought up surrogacy again after years of talking about  it, and Rich had his reservation ,  but is now 100% on board and excited for Q&A and this little baby who is growing .

We are so blessed to have a house, running vehicles ,  family and friends who support us, finicial stability ,  great jobs, and the ability to help others.

In 29 years, I am pretty blessed to have reached, and accomplished the majority of my dreams and goals. Now, to grow and deliver a healthy baby for her parents to check another off the bucket list.
 Time to start thinking of new dreams and goals. The sky is the limit, and I will get there someday.

Repeat ultrasound

On Wednesday I had another ultrasound ,  this one showed the bleed was 7mm, but there was a 2nd bleed of 5mm. I got to get a video for Q&A showing the babies heartbeat. After talking to the Dr office it looks like more bedrest for me. :(
Oh well, what ever keeps this baby healthy and growing. Also just wanted to touch base on the PIO shots.. holy smokes are they hurting ... definitely counting down the days till I can stop

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