11.5 weeks, and all is well

I went to the new clinic this week to meet with Dr. Bundren and the staff there. The place was very nice - clean and well run.

I had a regular check up - no ultrasounds this time, as I am now on the regular pregnancy track - those don't include the expense of every visit ultrasounds. He did get out the hand held monitor though, and fished around my belly for a heartbeat. He wasn't confident he would be able to get to it, seeing as it still is quite early....but after some pushing around, there it was! The little lime (it's size now) has a heart rate of 170bpm. I will head back in a month for a routine check up. All seems normal and on track. We look forward to June 2nd, which will mark the first day of no shots in months!!! YAHOO!! Mom and dad are heading down that day as well, and I'm sure we'll start thinking about the realities of what December 1st will mean in this house! So amazing! My stomach continues to move outward - it is such an interesting experience realizing that it is my body making the necessary changes in order to host the little one growing inside. If anything monumental should occur, we'll be sure to make note of it here.

Almost 10 weeks...

I have been trying to keep track of various sensations. It's such a challenge to concentrate on all the good stuff when you're trying to keep your stomach settled most of the day. I sat in the last row during chapel today - with one eye on the exit just in case. I had three fabulous days last week - days when I felt hungry, energized, etc. But the honeymoon was soon over, and I was back to gagging at certain smells - fresh cut tomatoes seem to do me in, along with any lingering odor of cooked meat. Bacon seems to have a way of being there, even days after it's consumption. I continue to remind myself that the icky sensations are all good signs - and I continue to count down to June 1st, when I'm hoping the veil is lifted. Not only will it mark the end of daily shots, but I have read that at trimester 2, the baby placenta has developed enough to take over all the hormones that have been causing the stomach unrest. I have an appointment next week with Dr. Bundren. Although I will no longer be going to the office near us, I will continue under his watchful eye at his other clinic. I'm so thankful to have that opportunity. I can't imagine trying to build a new relationship with a doctor that hasn't made this journey with us.

So May 20th is our next appointment. Look for an update after that! The journey continues...Have a great week!

9 week update