Poppyseed to Prune

So it all began with the VA NOT doing a procedure that I was super super nervous about. My doc saw my charts and scheduled me for an endometrial biopsy to make sure my uterus lining was 'in phase'. Meaning it was reacting the way it was supposed to be reacting in the time frame that I was scheduled. The part that scared me...other than having part of my uterus scraped out...was that IF I had conceived that cycle then there was a chance of miscarriage. Now in hindsight I can see why I was so nervous...but then it was just this scary procedure that would begin some invasive tests that may or may not help me in getting pregnant. So I go in at 7 days post ovulation and question that it was too early (everything I read online said it needs to be done at 10-12 days post ovulation) My doctor sad yea, it was too early. (BTW, negative blood test that day...knowing it was too early) So I go back in that Friday at 10 DPO and get another negative blood test but I get news from my doc that she is not going to do that procedure and instead is referring me to a specialist. So I'm pumped...I'm excited that I can see someone who deals with this crap everyday and I was optimistic!! That weekend I had a bit of wine (and by a bit...I mean a lot) and enjoy the sun and pool and the feeling of something is going forward with this process and I am going to get answers soon! My period was due Sunday. Nothing happens. I'm still charting and my temps are still high so I figure Ill wait a bit. Monday temps still high. Tuesday, I check my past charts and do an overlay function and see that this cycle my temps are higher for longer than any other cycle...and still no period!! So I figure what the hell and Ill pee on my last expensive First Response Early Response tests. I go out to start the coffee and turn on Mickey Mouse for Alyssa and open the blinds...totally forgot about my test. I go back into the bathroom and glaringly positive test is waiting for me!!

 I did a few fist pumps, stared at it a little longer, let out a few quick sobs and then got serious! How the hell was I going to tell Jason?? I had not mentioned anything period related in weeks so he had no clue I was late, or even suspected pregnancy. So I knew it was a great time to surprise him. My mom was already coming over that day to tell me what trees and plants I could start chopping down in the back yard so I handed the test to Alyssa and told her to show Grammy. That was cute! She cried...I cried. Aw... Anyways, for Jason I came up with a big obvious sign for our front door :)

 

A few weeks later I began to spot a little. Light brown, no crams no red blood. But it scared me...I kept an eye on it for a few days knowing that if I was going to lose the baby then there was really nothing to be done. By Monday I called Dr. Dekay just to let them know and he had me come in for an ultrasound to check things out. The babe was fine! This first ultrasound is at 6 weeks and 6 days. We didn't get to hear the heartbeat (Dr kept picking up mine) but we saw the flicker and Dr said it was a perfectly viable pregnancy and to keep my appointment in two weeks to go over everything else, the real first appointment.

 

 

Doc said to do no exercise and no sex for the next two weeks and to take it easy. I did not argue ;) So after the first early ultrasound and seeing the heartbeat we felt comfortable telling the cousins at 4th of July (cuz really, me not drinking on a holiday is kind of unheard of) and I came up with a fun plan to spill the beans! During the kids couch photo I handed Alyssa the sonogram picture and wanted to say 'Oh wait, one more" but just never got it out. It was a success and I think its safe to say that everyone is excited!! The next appointment we got to discuss a lot things that I had been wondering about, including deciding on a scheduled C section or attempting a VBAC. I'm leaning towards the section but I'm keeping my options open for the VBAC. I don't feel like I missed out on real birth or anything with Alyssa and I see the risks to both sides so we will continue to discuss it. The race. Doc says swimming is great (duh) but he is worried about the temperature of the water in Tahoe with how far along I will be (almost 19 weeks) and suggested either a wetsuit or to just not do it. So I'm going to get back in the pool and keep swimming and just see how I feel as the race gets closer. I don't own a wetsuit so I will have to figure that part out! Anyways, the good stuff...baby was growing like crazy in the last two weeks and now has a huge head and a fast heart rate of 177bpm :) I'm a happy momma!

 

Jenn and Ollie came up for a few days and that was fun getting the kids together...all those pictures are on my phone so I'm unsure how to get them on here...anyways, it was a good trip and Alyssa LOVES the beach and water. She has NO fear.

I cannot wait to see her interact with a sibling :) So so so excited!!