39 with bun 2 in the oven

McGuinneybaby

Hello everyone, 

My name is Shannon and I am back again with pregnancy number 2.  My son is now 2 years and 9 months and after his premature birth I did not know if I had the strength to do this again.  I had been speaking with my doctor's and considering all risk factors when I realized, I'm pregnant.  It was such a surprise my husband and I were actually arguing with the pregnancy test.  We were like, no you must be a defective stick, why are you taunting us.  Then when I took two more and they were the same result we were just in shock.  It took 8 years to get pregnant the first time, so this happening without a thought is crazy.  I am happy though I am due before I turn 40.  Not sure why this is a relief, but I guess it is just a mile marker for me.  

So, my son had brought about many things during my first pregnancy.  I had gestational hypertension and during the second trimester I became so swollen it was ridiculous.  Then at the very end they thought he had inuterine growth restriction.  His femur measured small, but as I later found out the doctor's were wrong.  Needless to say he was induced and delivered at 33 weeks and 2 days.  We had a rough ride the first year and a half but we are over all the hurdles and he is an amazing smart little man.  He is excited to be a big brother.  

I am trying not to worry over every little detail, but with all the tests I have to do, sometimes it is difficult not to think about what we went through.  So far, so good with the exception of a lot of exhaustion.  I am very excited to give my ds a little sibling.  And just for fun, my sister is getting married March 1 and I am due March 21.  The dress is an issue but I figure if she is a bridezilla, I can just go into labor on her big day... LOL.

Guennie

Congratulations, what a wonderful gift for you! Don't worry about the dress, just get an empire waist and you'll look beautiful.

McGuinneybaby

Thank you.  Unfortunately, the dress she picked with the color and fabric there isn't an empire waist option.  My seamstress is going to attempt to work some magic.  LOL

LucyRicardo3

Congratulations and welcome!

bargainbabe75

CONGRATS§ Wonderful news. Enjoy your pregnancy

Guennie

Given your situation would she let you wear a different dress in the same color? Then you would go with everyone but have the comfort of working with your body. I know some people get really anal about bridesmaid dresses but honestly when it comes to something like this the people attending the wedding wouldn't give it a second thought, it would simply make sense. You might just ask her if you'd rather have that option.

StephPV

Congrats and welcome!

McGuinneybaby

Thank you everyone.  I guess I am just going to deal with the dress option.  My sister seems a little annoyed by the suggestion of another style dress.  Oh well.  

@MaiTai Beth, unfortunately my first doctor did not attempt to do anything about my bp with my first pregnancy. I had to take my pressure 2 times per day and report the numbers if they were too high I went to the hospital and they would watch me for 24 hours and I would do a 24 urine test.  I have since found out there are safe meds for people with risk of hypertension during pregnancy.  I would look at ACOG guidelines and recommendations.  My new ob just did an anti phospholipid test and if she doesn't like the results, I will be placed on a bp med at week 16.  I hope you do not get high bp.  It was not fun.  I suggest drink lots of water and if possible exercise, it will keep the blood flow within safe limits.  Right now I run as much as possible and I work out no less than 4 days per week.  My bp has been lower than my regular life 115/75.  My last appointment I was 108/70.  This was totally shocking because I was stressing over blood work and the NT scan, but all was good.  

Supergirl2013

Congrats!!!

Tannazsantos

mouserNY

Congratulations!!!