I knew 11 days after conception that I was pregnant - 5 days before my missed period. Because we had tried the previous 2 months without success, I was determined not to take a pregnancy test until after I missed a period, even though we had the early detection kind. But, this particular month (February), I happened to have a regular yearly check up with the OB on the 28th. So, that morning I decided to take a test anyway. If it was positive, I thought the doc could just do the blood test while I was already there. It was positive. I had a little trouble believing the test since in December we had had a false positive. Anyone else ever have that happen??
The doctor had me pee on a stick again in the office and they said it appeared negative. But, she decided to have me go do the blood test anyway. The next day I got the phone call that it was positive! But, they wanted me to go in 2 more times after 48 hours each time, to make sure that the hormone levels were rising appropriately. After 2 more tests, it was determined that everything seemed normal. However, they wanted me to come in at 6 weeks for an ultrasound to make sure the baby was in the uterus. We were thrilled and, of course, incredibly anxious for that ultrasound appointment!
But, before I could make it to that appointment, severe abdominal pain and the inability to sleep because of it sent us to the ER in the middle of the night. We were terrified. Last time abdominal pain sent me to the ER I left 12 hours later without a tube and an ovary. After several hours and an ultrasound done there we knew the baby was in the uterus. And, that everything looked good. They could not determine the cause of the pain, and after a few more days it went away.
Two days later I went to the doctor to have that 6 week ultrasound done anyway - that's the picture you can see here. It was just a fun time then because I already knew the pregnancy was not ectopic. Plus, I had a technician who really took the time to show me everything she saw, including the little baby heartbeat.
I had another ultrasound done at 10 weeks, and another done at 13 weeks. You can see a picture post here. It's been a lot of fun having sneak peeks at the baby! We have our "big" ultrasound scheduled for June 14. We've decided not to find out the gender, but we're looking forward to seeing the difference from 13 weeks to 18 weeks. They change so quickly!
At my most recent prenatal appointment my OB told me she thought that maybe it was a blessing that the methotrexate didn't work with the ectopic and that removing the tube and ovary was better. Her theory is that the right side was my "bad side" and that by removing it we ensured that all pregnancies would now occur through the left side - my "good side." Who knows if that's true or not, but at this point I'm not sure I even care. :)
This pregnancy has been more difficult than my pregnancy with Jonas. I gagged when I brushed my teeth and I got headaches more often. That was the extent of my pregnancy discomfort. I don't think I even had any real pain from the weight until I was about a week from delivering. With this babe, I've been sick from the get go. Granted, I've always avoided vomitting, but in order to do that I've had to eat constantly - in the first 13 weeks or so I was literally snacking on something at least once every hour. In the last couple of weeks I've started to feel better in that regard. But, I'm still exhausted. I am often in bed before 8pm. The headaches are worse too. I have a headache almost every day. Overall, I suppose it doesn't matter. I'll make it through. Only 6 more months, to go, right? :)
At 15 weeks my bump is showing and I'm just trying to enjoy the baby nudges I've started to feel! Here's to a healthy baby in November!
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