it's been a rough week

mamagnome

Last week we had our first ultrasound and the technician told us that we weren't as far along as we thought we were. Right now we're 7.5 weeks along. She gave us a new due date and sent us on our way with some pictures.

Since then, I've been to my family practice physician about a mysterious bug bite that's been bothering me for about 2 months. She sent me to a specialist for further testing and I just found out yesterday that I have Lymes disease. It's rare, but possible, for the fetus to get it. And because we caught it early, we're hoping I get cured. In the mean time, I've been all kinds of medication, been to and from the hospital, and I've been nervous about what it means for baby.

Today, I received a phone call from my OB's office and they need to see me tomorrow for another sonogram because they're concerned about the baby. Apparently it had a low heart rate when I was in.

My husband and I made the decision to not tell anyone about our pregnancy, other than our parents, because we didn't know what we'd do if we had a miscarriage. Now all I can think about is the what if's and I want to run into my friends arms.

I didn't think I could already have such strong feelings for my little baby. I keep praying for it to be strong and healthy and happy.  

jteneback

I am sorry you are going through this!  I hope all is OK with the baby.

Gina418

((hugs)) I'm sorry. I hope you get great news at the doc tomorrow!

TheCricket

You hang in there, you hear? Hopefully, this will all turn out to be just fine. Make sure you eat, rest and don't get too upset (although that sounds impossible, I know). Please let us know when you get back from the doc, because a lot of ladies here will want to hear from you. {{{hugs}}}

emdella

Best wishes tomorrow.  Take it easy tonight.

ams8099

T&P for you & your baby

KCKSarah

Sorry to hear about that.  If you need to confide in friends, by all means do it!  I had a problem in a previous pregnancy and the one or two friends I told were wonderful support!  It definitely was a stress reliever.