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August 2015 Moms
breezymeema7
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**High-Risk Momma Check-In**
breezymeema7
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Morning Ladies!
Last week we got to quickly know everyone and get a little glimpse into what each lady is facing in terms of their high-risk pregnancy. Let's get to know one another a little better 
1. What week/fruit are you?
2. Any upcoming appointments?
3. What has been your biggest challenge physically and mentally/emotionally in this pregnancy so far?
4. What is something that brings you joy? The sky is the limit. Be creative 
Re: **High-Risk Momma Check-In**
2. Appt on the 15th
3. Emotional/mental challenge- finances and being treated like I have a disease at work.
Physical challenge- getting daily nose bleeds now and I still can't function on my bp meds.
4. Something that brings me joy- my son talking about his lil sis! I'm getting chickfila for lunch today! And knowing it's almost time to meet my lil princess who is currently thrashing about in my belly! :-)
1. What week/fruit are you? - 28wks - Egg plant, but almost 29wks - acorn squash!
2. Any upcoming appointments? This friday I have an OB and Endo appointment.
3. What has been your biggest challenge physically and mentally/emotionally in this pregnancy so far? Not being allowed to pick up my 2yr old. I do it anyways, and then later on regret doing it because of the pain I'm in. Also, not being able to concentrate at work because of the "floaters"...I swear I feel like I'm living in the 60's with these psychadelic colors and lights floating around! Oh, and not being able to have sex...it kills me because I know DH wants to, and I've been on pelvic rest since 3months in...ugh!
4. What is something that brings you joy? The sky is the limit. Be creative - Ooh Lala cupcakes, sitting in the hammock in the shade with the breeze blowing, having all my kids at home (2 visit their dad twice a week and every other weekend), and sitting beside DH in our recliners holding hands while watching TV and listening to the kids play. Nothing too imaginative, but these things make me very happy! Oh, and camping. I love to go camping and want to do it more!!
Colten James - 9/9/2005
Isabella Ann - 7/20/2012
SURPRISE!!! Emma Leigh - due 8/27/2015 (c-section date 8/7/2015)
2. Any upcoming appointments?
This Thursday I have an ultrasound for position and weight, followed by my 2 week OB visit.
3. What has been your biggest challenge physically and mentally/emotionally in this pregnancy so far?
Physically I am struggling with the baby being so low and all the pressure that comes with the baby being head down. I have been having anxiety about being a FTM and possible PTL. But I think that is normal.
4. What is something that brings you joy?
Lately I love just sitting in the nursery and taking it all in. I try to guess the sex of LO. ("Team Green" is not easy at almost 32 weeks). Also, cheat days. I like a good cupcake! GD be damned.
2. Just the regular ob appt this week, next week is busy.
3 . challenge would be the tiredness all the time. It's not overwhelming like it had been during the 1st trimester, but it's still there. Not being able to do what I used to because I'm tired is so frustrating. Even going for a walk is tough some nights. And since I'm so tired I always feel like I'm on the verge of tears and it so annoying.
4. Something that brings me joy- every time I do seem to be upset this little spitfire seems to give me a kick just to remind me I'm not alone.
2. Next appointment with OB is tomorrow
3. My biggest challenge has been my varicose veins. They have been very uncomfortable for a few months now but in the last two weeks I developed a vaginal varicose vein that is both external and internal and quite painful.
4. I'm reading Bossypants by Tina Fey and it's definitely bringing me joy. I love to read, I can't believe it took me this long to pick up this book!
30 weeks today, so we are at cucumber status lol
2. Any upcoming appointments?
Thursday: I believe I am due to have one last cervical measurement that day . I'm also due for my Pap smear (6 months for me) if it comes back normal, I'll be 18 months cancer free!!
3. What has been your biggest challenge physically and mentally/emotionally in this pregnancy so far?
Trying to get through an intense business program while pregnant.. Not fun. Physically, it's been rough too being more tired and having things separate and pop out place easy, emotionally, I worry if this baby is going to have autism as well & how I will handle that. I have my days with my 2 year old where it all is overwhelming.
4. What is something that brings you joy?
My daughter
My amazing husband
Sewing.
And lemonade and watermelon.. And crepes and smoothies lol
1. What week/fruit are you?
29w- acorn squash (I only knew this because @sarahmu7 mentioned it)
2. Any upcoming appointments?
Just had an appointment yesterday. Everything was fine, I did not have GD! But LO again would not cooperate during the u/s. We are yet to get a 3D picture of his face! Next appointment is in 2 1/2 weeks.
3. What has been your biggest challenge physically and mentally/emotionally in this pregnancy so far?
The hardest part was dealing with being pregnant after a loss. It was not until I started feeling the kicks regularly that I stopped being nervous.
4. What is something that brings you joy? The sky is the limit. Be creative
30/cucumber
2. Any upcoming appointments?
Have a OB appointment on the 17, and seeing my blood specialist on the 22. During our last appointment a week or so ago, we couldn't get any pictures of baby girl. She was too squirmy!
3. What has been your biggest challenge physically and mentally/emotionally in this pregnancy so far?
Being unemployed is both a blessing and a curse. I hate that hubby and I both lost our jobs (we worked at the same place, also we met there). It's been nice not having to strain myself with the physical job I had, but I've also been pretty bored. I don't really have anyone to visit with, so I sit around the house a lot. Also, I'm on a lower dose of my anxiety medicine and that's not really helping me out either. Gah!
4. What is something that brings you joy? The sky is the limit. Be creative
It's summer! I love warm weather even though the pregnancy is making me hot lol. And I ordered some prints from Shutterfly so I can finally start on my photo albums from our vacation a couple years ago...
Upcoming appointments - had one today along with u/s. Everything looks good. Lab for more blood work at the end of the week and NSTs start next week.
Biggest challenge - there have been lots. Morning sickness for 20 weeks with a 3 year old. Adjusting to the reality that I have GD this time. Overcoming the fear of the difficult/long labor I had last time. Stress of not having anything done for new lo and having to move DS into his new room.
Joy - my son kissing my bump! Sugar free pudding! Going through this pregnancy at the same time my sister goes through her first! Our EDDs are less than 2 weeks apart!
31-pineapple I think
2. Any upcoming appointments?
Had one last wk - baby boy doing great measurements where the Dr's want to see them. His ventricles have grown slightly but not at an alarming rate. Saw the orthopedist and got to see a doll with the casts he will probably get, it was nice to get an idea in person rather than google.
3. What has been your biggest challenge physically and mentally/emotionally in this pregnancy so far?
My SO seperated before I found out all the complications with DS. We are still not back together but cordial - its a very hard adjustment. My Apt has been getting renovated for 3months now and I am ready to scream! I want to be settled by time DS arrives. I have not been able to enjoy this pregnancy as much as before.
4. What is something that brings you joy? The sky is the limit. Be creative
Joy.. Um french toast lol I eat it every morning and Forget all my problems for that quick second.
My DD of course but thats a given..
2. I have an nst at the hospital tomorrow and I will also see my peri for a growth scan and doppler study.
3. emotionally it has been dealing with this surprise pregnancy - we were told when we had our son in 2009 that it would be wise not to have any more due to our complications. Luckily everything seems to be going well and we are thrilled to have another baby. Physically - I am 5ft0 with a short torso so I just feel huge and sore already
4. As of June 30th, I will be off work for a year! I am so looking forward to being home with our kids for a full year.
2. Well considering I'm admitted into the hospital, I figure every single day is a doctor appt haha. I do see one of the obgyns and a pa from my practice every day at least once.
3. Being admitted into the hospital due to pprom. I've been here almost 7 weeks. I'm sad because I'm missing out on all the "traditional" pregnancy things like wearing cute maternity clothes, having a baby shower, etc. It's draining laying in a bed all day being away from everything I know.
4. Seeing my husband when he comes to visit. I look forward to after 5pm every day once he gets out of work. Also, seeing my dogs every two weeks when I'm allowed downstairs and outside for a quick visit. Oh def showering daily lol. The first two weeks I was only allowed to shower every 2-3 days. Hmmmm if my favorite nurses are on duty for me for the shift....it's hard when you get a nurse you don't like.
***SIGGY WARNING***
Me (26) & DH (26)
Dog Momma to 2 amazing furbabies
Started dating: May 6, 2005 & Married: August 4, 2012
Diagnosis: PCOS
September 2013 - January 2014: Not trying but not preventing
February 2014: Officially TTC (BBT, OPKs, etc)
February-August 2014: Irregular Cycles, U/S showed Fibroids/Cysts, Provera required to get AF, BFNs
September & October 2014: Testing Months with Reproductive Endocrinologist!
DH's SA: Normal (116.4 million sperm, 97% motility, 36% morphology) - WHO criteria
DH's Repeat SA: Poss. Low Morph. (138 million sperm, 73% motility, 8% morphology) - Kruger criteria
HSG and SIS: Normal (tubes clear)
Medicated Cycle: 5mg Letrozole + Trigger Injection + TI = BFP!!
ESTIMATED DUE DATE: AUGUST 13, 2015
Beta #1: 12/8 - 1,040 Beta #2: 12/10 - 2,902 Beta #3: 12/16 - 19,321
Ultrasound #1: 12/12 (5 weeks 1 day) - Gestational sac and yolk sac present
Ultrasound #2: 12/18 (6 weeks 0 days) - Measuring good, heart rate 99
Ultrasound #3: 12/26 (7 weeks 1 day) - Measuring good, heart rate 150
Appts: every Monday. Yesterday was good. Everything was great with Baby H. Looks to be measuring very big -- like 80-90th percentile
3. Today was an emotional day... My ObGYn called and said that I will not be able to be delivered by him or at our localism hospital. He wanted to bring in a hemotologist that I saw before I went else where just because I have to switch my meds at 36 weeks because it is safer. Well she told him no and that there is not a vascular surgeon at the hopital that sees my type of cases. So now we have to drive 2 hours to my hospital that I have All my blood work done at. So new ObGYn, new fetal specialist, and new hospital that I know nothing about their labor and delivery unit--- all at almost 31 weeks... And no idea about birth plan - all I know is most likely having to be induced - most like likely around 36-38 weeks he said.... That means I could have just over 5 weeks till little man comes.... Talk about emotional rollercoaster - it set me off for breakdown number 2 of the pregnancy..... Just have a lot of questions that won't get answered until next week and beyond..
4. Baby h kicking - stopping when hubbs tries to feel him. Strawberries and watermelon - and my chocolate lab laying her head across my bump
2. Last 2 week appointment, though I had an emergency visit today... Starting the 22nd it will be twice a week, until I'm induced at 38 weeks because my munchkin is too big already... 4lbs 9 oz...
3. Dealing with the pain from my Fibromyalgia and Lupus... And taking the Lovenox shots twice a day...
4. Feeling my baby boy move... How excited my hubby is over this pregnancy. I love when he rubs and kisses my belly... He tells me everyday how beautiful I am and how much he loves my bump...
2. Just my regular 2 week checkup. Transvaginal ultrasound next Thursday to measure the good ol cervix. Fingers crossed tight there have been no serious measurement changes.
3. Biggest challenge physically has been al this rest. I am constantly moving! I love working out, I love cleaning like a mad women, I love just moving. And not being able to and having all these restrictions has been hard to adapt to. Really. Mentally- if I can be honest without being judged. This is my first pregnancy, and me being envious of others around me who have had/just had/or are going through these textbook magical pregnancies with not one issue. My envy gets inverted into the whole "Why me?" thoughts. Constantly worried if I am doing to much. Worry before each transvaginal u/s praying to god that nothing has changed. Its a lot to go through.
4. Something that brings me joy...The little quiet moments. Where its just me and my baby, feeling him move or kick me. Knowing he's okay. Imagining him running around playing, being a healthy little boy. I never, ever thought it was possible to love someone so much that you never even met, spoken to or touched before. But for real, being pregnant has showed me so many things I thought were impossible.
2. Appt yesterday. Everything right on track.
3. Loosing one of the twins early on in pregnancy made me a nervous wreck for many months. It's been better since I feel the little one move, but still very hard. Very bittersweet pregnancy...thrilled to have my little girl but always wonder about the other baby. The fatigue has been hard too. I am a nurse and work 12 hour night shifts in a hospital... These days those shifts are harder and harder, especially since I started having so much trouble sleeping.
4. Knowing that if everything is still the same, next week will be my last MFM appt!! Decorating the nursery because I know time is getting closer for me to meet my little one. Feeling her kick as I lay here and type this post.
2. Check up next week with OB and my next AS in 6 weeks.
3. Hubby is working all the way in Ohio and I'm home in Texas
4. I love when my little ones kids my belly belly and say hi to their baby brother. Also I love to feel my baby moving around, makes me feel at ease because I know that he is doing well.
2. Any upcoming appointments? Had perinatologist on Monday and ob yesterday. Am now officially on bed rest
3. What has been your biggest challenge physically and mentally/emotionally in this pregnancy so far?
Just the stress of being high risk and the impact my health issues are having on baby girl. And now this bed rest will be a serious challenge for me but of course want to do what's best for her.
4. What is something that brings you joy? The sky is the limit. Be creative
Prepping for her arrival, and imagining what type of person she may grow up to be. And my husband who is just so in love with her already. She's very lucky to have him as a dad