Shots of Hope

So I am in week 15.. So that means roughly 10 weeks of shots. I would say that most hurt but lately they haven't. I'm not gonna say my butt is getting used to it. Because c'mon, how could it could get used to a needle injecting a thick substance that could burn? But its getting better lately.

In another week, I will have another blood test. I'm just asking for prayers that I can have another week of good news. Though I have the DH to get me through if the counts go down again. I'm being optimistic... So here's to the counts go up.

15 Weeks Of Complete Joy

How far along?: 15 Weeks!! :) :)
How big is baby?: Size of navel orange and/or apple - Pick a fruit. LOL.
Weight gain/loss?: Well I have been at a constant weight for the past couple weeks. :)
Stretch marks?: Actually none on my stomach but my boobs have some... Also anyone have an itchy belly sometimes? I feel my skin is itchy.
Maternity clothes?: Regular clothes with Be-Band. Though I have a feeling I will need to start wearing maternity pants soon or just sweats. LOL.
Sleep?: Still not great...
Food cravings?: Not really... Still not liking pizza or spaghetti
Movement?: Looking forward to that day. None that I can feel. Hopefully we see some movement at the next appointment.
Gender?: Still just want one healthy baby. Unknown for right now.
Belly button?: None.
What are you looking forward to this week?: Being one week closer to the next dr appt... Week 17 is closer!! :)

Week 14 Progesterone

1st Draw: 14.9 (when we first found out we were pregnant - 4 weeks pregnant)
2nd Draw: 11.7 (6 weeks pregnant)
3rd Draw: 13.7 (8 weeks pregnant)
4th Draw: 17.6 (10 weeks pregnant) - Closer to 20!!!!
5th Draw: 15.4 (12 weeks pregnant) - Still closer to 20 but not where it needs to be.
6th Draw: 23.9 (14 weeks pregnant) - Over 20!!!! So close to Zone 2.

We are so thankful that my body is gradually producing progesterone. The shots still hurt. My butt looks like a pin cushion according to the DH. Also, wherever the DH injects the solution, a knot usually forms and I have a black and blue mark by the morning after.

We're just glad that Baby E is doing great and growing. We go back to the doctor on June 17th for my 17 week appointment. We are excited that we get to see our baby on the screen again and hear its beautiful heart beat. And possibly move/kick. :)

End of the First Trimester... Beginning of Second Trimester. :)

How far along?: 14 weeks
How big is baby?: Size of a lemon
Weight gain/loss?: I have stayed roughly the same since the last appointment.
Stretch marks?: None
Maternity clothes?: A combination of my old jeans and shirts and be bands... No real maternity clothes quite yet.
Sleep?: Still not great... I have the pillows and what not... Still cannot get comfortable.
Food cravings?: None so far....
Movement?: Other than hearing some movement last week... I will not be feeling anything right now.
Gender?: We won't know until my birthday. A little anxious but I know God is preparing us for our little miracle. :)
Belly button?: Its the same. :)
What are you looking forward to this week?: My belly to keep growing. I go for a blood test tomorrow. I wish my progesterone would start kicking in... Just hoping the placenta starts producing it so I don't have to have all the shots.

An Update

Yesterday we went to the doctor... We found out my sugar levels are normal. Nothing to worry about it. Talked about how to decrease my Zofran from 8mg to 4mg.... Praying my morning sickness goes away so I don't have to use it. The DH had so many good questions to ask about us traveling in the next few weeks. And he is dying to know the sex of the baby. I am too. :) The doctor said the next appointment we will have a sono, just to see the baby & hear the heartbeat. The following appointment we will know the sex. So if you do the math, the week of my birthday we will find out if we are having a girl or boy. I'm still just saying I want one healthy baby.

Speaking of one healthy baby, the heartbeat was in the 150's yesterday. The doctor also said that my uterus is moving up so that means the baby is growing!!! :) She forgot to mention so is my tummy. :) Its quite beautiful.

God is so great!!!!!

So next appointment is on June 17. Please keep us in your prayers... My counts still need to get higher. And that the baby continues to grow into a healthy baby.

Thank you for all the encouraging words, prayers and advice. We are so blessed.

belly and a friend

Well my belly is getting bigger.. Thanks to this precious baby growing inside of me. It is an amazing miracle and blessing. The DH and I are just loving it. :)

I wanted to also write about my friend Rachael. She is a great Catholic mother of two beautiful boys. Rachael is also married to my friend Brian who I have known for years because of youth group events and Naz Farm. Rachael has been my support during this whole pregnancy. She gets what I am going through because she has been through the same thing. Rachael is always there to remind me just how wonderful God is. She also reminds me that I need to breath. And it is okay to vent and just pray. She also tries to help me stop WORRYING, something I have had difficulty with.

The DH and I are going to spend a weekend in Indy in October with Rachael, Brian and their beautiful boys.

I'm lucky to know that I have friends and a fabulous family that have been with us through this journey. And it is exciting to know that in less than 190 days, we will be holding our precious little miracle.

Week 13!!! :)

How far along?: 13 weeks
How big is baby?: Size of a peach
Weight gain/loss?: Maybe four pounds now. Rounder tummy.
Stretch marks?: No stretch marks on my tummy yet. 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.
Food cravings?: Not really.
Gender?: I'm praying for one healthy baby. We hope to find out in a few weeks.
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 Thursday!!!! :)