1st Draw: 14.9 (when we first found out we were pregnant)
2nd Draw: 11.7 (two weeks after that)
3rd Draw: 13.7 (two weeks ago)
4th Draw: 17.6 (two & half weeks ago) - Closer to 20!!!!
5th Draw: 15.4 (last Monday) - Still closer to 20 but not where it needs to be.
Sunday, May 15, 2011
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Rough Day
Rough day.... And I am so thankful for my amazing husband and family. Also could not get through this without my friend R. She is one of my friends' wives. She is a wonderful mother to two boys. She has gone through what I have been going through. And did I mention I love her company?
No one really knows what it feels like. They only say oh ok and we will pray for you.
No one truly understands how it feels to get a shot, praying that your progesterone goes up so that the baby is healthy and growing.
Maybe that is why we haven't posted it on Facebook yet. It is something we are so excited about.
Just so many thoughts.
No one really knows what it feels like. They only say oh ok and we will pray for you.
No one truly understands how it feels to get a shot, praying that your progesterone goes up so that the baby is healthy and growing.
Maybe that is why we haven't posted it on Facebook yet. It is something we are so excited about.
Just so many thoughts.
Sunday, May 8, 2011
Prayers Please!!
Tomorrow I go for another draw. I am a little nervous because my count was higher last time. And I know so many people are praying for my counts. It is just hard to fully give that over to God.
Will keep everyone posted when we get the results later in the week.
Thank you.
Will keep everyone posted when we get the results later in the week.
Thank you.
12 Weeks and counting!!
How far along?: 12 weeks
How big is baby?: Size of a plum
Weight gain/loss?: Maybe a pound or two. Definitely have a rounder tummy
Stretch marks?: Seeing lots of blue lines around my body.... Just more veins sending blood where it needs to go.
Maternity clothes?: I officially wear a be-band with my unbuttoned pants. (Some of my friends say that my tummy is more round than before. So we will see about maternity clothes. LOL.)
Food cravings?: Not really.
Gender?: I'm praying for one healthy baby.
Movement?: Not really... Too too soon.
Belly button?: No change
What are you looking forward to this week?: Having my belly grow and grow. We go back to the doctor on May 19th. :) And I just keep praying he or she is doing well.
And the DH, bless his heart, told me that I am getting a tummy. Or at least he is noticing the changes too. :)
How big is baby?: Size of a plum
Weight gain/loss?: Maybe a pound or two. Definitely have a rounder tummy
Stretch marks?: Seeing lots of blue lines around my body.... Just more veins sending blood where it needs to go.
Maternity clothes?: I officially wear a be-band with my unbuttoned pants. (Some of my friends say that my tummy is more round than before. So we will see about maternity clothes. LOL.)
Food cravings?: Not really.
Gender?: I'm praying for one healthy baby.
Movement?: Not really... Too too soon.
Belly button?: No change
What are you looking forward to this week?: Having my belly grow and grow. We go back to the doctor on May 19th. :) And I just keep praying he or she is doing well.
And the DH, bless his heart, told me that I am getting a tummy. Or at least he is noticing the changes too. :)
Thursday, May 5, 2011
11 Week Morning Sickness
Dear 11 Weeks of Pregnancy-
I was so excited to know that I am getting closer to the end of the first trimester. Unfortunately, you would like to add more of the morning sickness to my daily life (not just in the morning). Sunday and Monday were painful. Tuesday I had nothing. Since Wednesday, the pain and sickness has not left my side. Please know we are going to Chicago this weekend and I would like to be able to see my family and friends.
Just think about it. And please leave before I start week 12 of my pregnancy.
Thank you,
Courtney
P.S. The DH has been wonderful through all of this. He even went to Walmart at 5am Monday morning.
I was so excited to know that I am getting closer to the end of the first trimester. Unfortunately, you would like to add more of the morning sickness to my daily life (not just in the morning). Sunday and Monday were painful. Tuesday I had nothing. Since Wednesday, the pain and sickness has not left my side. Please know we are going to Chicago this weekend and I would like to be able to see my family and friends.
Just think about it. And please leave before I start week 12 of my pregnancy.
Thank you,
Courtney
P.S. The DH has been wonderful through all of this. He even went to Walmart at 5am Monday morning.
Monday, May 2, 2011
Stomach Flu?
Well yesterday did mark the start of the 11th week of my pregnancy. Thinking my day was going to be running smoothly. I showered and got Zoey ready for her kennel so I could run some errands. Unfortunately, ladies and gents, I got sick. So there went that plan. So I took Zoey out and went to pick up lunch. I ate lunch and got sick. This is not a pattern I wanted to start.
The DH came home early from grad school and I was so thankful.
Later in the afternoon, we picked up the dishwasher. I was thinking I will try a blueberry muffin. I ate two because they went down fine and tasted amazing. This worked for about two hours. I went back to the department store to order our new stove and hood. Came home and got sick. And the DH wasn't here (our family friend came over to help the DH with the dishwasher). Sadness. At least Zoey was here to lay next to me.
Well I could continue telling you that I got sick all night. It sucked. I ended up calling the dr at 4:30am. He said to try ice chips and popsicles. The DH got up and went to our local store. Well I kept one of the two popsicles down and I still felt weak before the DH went to work.
Finally at 8am, the Dr's office was open and I got to talk to someone I knew. Didn't really know the doctor who called me at 4:30am. They were so nice and told me the baby was going to be okay. I needed to take it easy and they were going to prescribe some medicine for me. I have had one pill so far and I have kept the gatorade down!! Thank you Jesus.
I keep praying to St. Gerard, St. Hannah and Blessed JPII.
The DH came home early from grad school and I was so thankful.
Later in the afternoon, we picked up the dishwasher. I was thinking I will try a blueberry muffin. I ate two because they went down fine and tasted amazing. This worked for about two hours. I went back to the department store to order our new stove and hood. Came home and got sick. And the DH wasn't here (our family friend came over to help the DH with the dishwasher). Sadness. At least Zoey was here to lay next to me.
Well I could continue telling you that I got sick all night. It sucked. I ended up calling the dr at 4:30am. He said to try ice chips and popsicles. The DH got up and went to our local store. Well I kept one of the two popsicles down and I still felt weak before the DH went to work.
Finally at 8am, the Dr's office was open and I got to talk to someone I knew. Didn't really know the doctor who called me at 4:30am. They were so nice and told me the baby was going to be okay. I needed to take it easy and they were going to prescribe some medicine for me. I have had one pill so far and I have kept the gatorade down!! Thank you Jesus.
I keep praying to St. Gerard, St. Hannah and Blessed JPII.
Sunday, May 1, 2011
11 weeks - What a Miracle
How far along?: 11 weeks
How big is baby?: Size of a lime
Weight gain/loss?: Maybe a pound or two.
Stretch marks?: No stretch marks. Seeing lots of blue lines around my body.... Just more veins sending blood where it needs to go.
Maternity clothes?: Not yet... Too soon. Feel fat. And I officially do not button my pants. Rubberband anyone? Its so funny. Also, this week, some of my closest co-workers are saying I am getting a tummy (more rounded, of course).
Food cravings?: Not really.
Gender?: The DH wants a boy. I'm praying for one healthy baby.
Movement?: Not really... Too too soon.
Belly button?: No change
What are you looking forward to this week?: Having my belly grow and grow. We go back to the doctor on May 19th. :) And I just keep praying he or she is doing well.
**I need to stop living in fear. I need to continue leaning on God. DH has been so positive and hopeful.
***If you read this, please pray for the C family & the B family. That God continues to give comfort to the C family during this time of mourning. And for the B family that they can lean on God and give all their fears to God. So they can let go and enjoy this pregnancy.
****Pictures of my belly to come.
How big is baby?: Size of a lime
Weight gain/loss?: Maybe a pound or two.
Stretch marks?: No stretch marks. Seeing lots of blue lines around my body.... Just more veins sending blood where it needs to go.
Maternity clothes?: Not yet... Too soon. Feel fat. And I officially do not button my pants. Rubberband anyone? Its so funny. Also, this week, some of my closest co-workers are saying I am getting a tummy (more rounded, of course).
Food cravings?: Not really.
Gender?: The DH wants a boy. I'm praying for one healthy baby.
Movement?: Not really... Too too soon.
Belly button?: No change
What are you looking forward to this week?: Having my belly grow and grow. We go back to the doctor on May 19th. :) And I just keep praying he or she is doing well.
**I need to stop living in fear. I need to continue leaning on God. DH has been so positive and hopeful.
***If you read this, please pray for the C family & the B family. That God continues to give comfort to the C family during this time of mourning. And for the B family that they can lean on God and give all their fears to God. So they can let go and enjoy this pregnancy.
****Pictures of my belly to come.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)