On Sunday, June 10th I woke up with some pain just below my right rib cage. Since it was going on for almost 24hours Justin suggested we go to the ER. I reluctantly said yes. We arrived at the local ER at 930am. They took me back immediately and had Justin go to registration to sign me in. The nurse did the usual blood pressure, temperature checks and all the basic questions. The doctor did some poking around and decided I should get an ultra sound of my gallbladder, kidney and; stomach. They also ran bloodwork. Everything from the gallbladder area came back fine. I was then asked to give a urine sample (I could not when I arrived). From that I was told I had a bladder infection and the shocker I am PREGNANT! You would not have seen 2 more shocked people than Justin and I. It was the furthest thing from my mind. For the next thirty minutes or so I was awkwardly laughing in shock. We had lots of thoughts going through our heads from how far along could I be? Is this what is causing my pain? The doctor ran the HCG levels to give us a better idea of the timing. It came back at 158. This meant I was very early in the pregnancy. (Around 4 weeks)
The next day I went to my normal health care provider to get a blood test done. They confirmed I was pregnant and set up my referral. Over the next week Justin and I both became very excited. We truly believe that God has control of our lives and we accept his will. This baby was meant to be apart of our lives and we are excited. Looking back this is a great way to get pregnant. Trying to get pregnant with Alexa was very stressful. We spent 5 1/2 months tracking ovulation and taking pregnancy tests. We also found out very early in the pregnancy. By the time Alexa was born 13 1/2 months after we started trying we were ready. It was a very long waiting time. So this time around we will not have quite the wait.
Justin told a few of his friends who already moved and I told my closest Kansas friend. We also each told a few people at work. Justin wanted his boss to know so he can explain all the doctor visits and in case I were to be hospitalized early again. I told a few coworkers just so they would know I was OK once the morning sickness kicks in.
We really want to tell our families in person. The first family member we will see is my sister, brother in law and nephew in July. I really hope I can make it that long without spilling the beans. We will then have to decide if we tell more family as we see them or wait until we are all together Labor Day weekend. (11 weeks from now)!!!!
The weekend after I found out I was pregnant I had some minor spotting and; sudden sharp pains that would come unprovoked. Spent the next week praying it was nothing more than pregnancy aches and pains.
June 22nd (5Weeks 6 Days) was my first OB appointment. Everyone at the new office is great. I had blood drown, standard weight check and pregnancy questions asked. The doctor suggested we get a sonogram down to check on the pain I have been experiencing. 5 more days until that appointment!
June 27th was our first ultra sound. We were able to rule out an ectopic pregnancy & we also saw the yolk sac. The nurse said I was too early to see baby (before 6 weeks). I knew right then that was not correct. I rationalized with myself that I may have ovulated later than I thought. The nurse marked it as a threatened miscarriage and wanted to see me back in 2 weeks. Everything went as normal for the next week.
On July 5th (my 25th birthday) I started spotting. This spotting was different than the first because it was red not brown. I tried not to worry too much. The next morning I had increased spotting. I called the doctors office and was advised to go to the emergency room.
Once in the ER I had a urine and blood test done. My HCG level was 23,800. This was a bit behind for 8weeks 4 days. It was more like 6 1/2 weeks. I knew however I should have been around 7 1/2 weeks. We were sent for an ultra sound. We knew as soon as it started that it was as we expected. There was no baby & no heart beat. There was little change from what we saw 9 days prior. The nurse tried several different ways to view the uterus. The sack was no the round shape it should have been.
Once we were taken back to our room we were given a miscarriage folder and they wrote me a prescription for pain medicine. I was REALLY hoping things would move quickly from that point. However in the last 24 hours, nothing has changed. The spotting has completely stopped and now we just wait. I will call my doctors office on Monday morning. My follow up ultra sound is scheduled for Wednesday, but I do not want to wait that long.
Today we went to the craft store and bought a shadow box. We filled it with Alexa's big sister shirt, our ultra sound picture, pregnancy tests, my hospital bracelet & a babies breathe flower. It is our way of honoring, recognizing and remembering this precious baby.
If love could have saved you, you would have lived forever.
Saturday, July 7, 2012
Saturday, June 16, 2012
21 Months!
While I was in South Carolina for two weeks Justin and Alexa flew to visit me. I was sooo excited to see them. This was only the second time I have been away from Alexa over night. When I picked them up, Alexa saw me and got really excited. She was not expecting to see me. We went to Greenville to see some of Justin's family. Alexa was really shy & even a bit crabby during dinner. However we survived and it was a nice visit. Saturday afternoon we meet up with Margaret Ann, Jeremy & Jackson. I cannot believe it was my first time meeting him (outside of the womb). I feel like I know him from going through the pregnancy with MA & keeping up with them on Facebook. Alexa and Jackson instantly clicked. Alexa even started showing off & ate lots of food for him. We spent the afternoon at the zoo where both kids cried on the carousel but enjoy everything else. They both especially enjoyed the aquarium. After very long naps we went over to their house for dinner. Ms. JoAnn & Mr. Bill joined us. The kids had a great time playing inside & out. Alexa played baseball for the first time. Jackson is very good with the bat & almost took Alexa out a few times. At one point Ms. JoAnn asked if Alexa could have a blueberry. I said sure but she probably wont eat it. To my surprise Alexa took one at a time and ate them right up. She must of had two dozen blue berries & even ate a good dinner. Justin and I were in shock. I am not sure if she felt inspired by Jackson eating or if the medicine is making that much of a difference. Either way we are happy & proud.
Sunday morning we went to church at St. Andrew's. It felt great to be bringing Alexa back to a place that means so much to us. St. Andrew's was the place were our marriage was started, were Alexa was dedicated & our adult friendships all started. We ended up talking with our friends all the way through bible study. We did attend the service & Alexa had a good time. She got a bit loud, so Justin and Alexa took a walk. That afternoon was the churches picnic. Ms. JoAnn held Alexa and did not want to put her down. We all enjoyed the day.
I was very sad to take Justin and Alexa back to the airport. I had to spend 3 more days away from them.
Memorial Day weekend we were together as a family. We went to the zoo & saw a really big snake (not in the snake house). We rode the hang cart ride as a family. Alexa & I also rode a camel. It was a great day. We ended the evening with dinner at Stix. It is a hibachi style Japanese restaurant. Every time we go there it is as though it's Alexa's first time. She is amazed by the fire & claps by the end of the show.
On Sunday planted our summer flowers. We were behind because of all the traveling. Alexa helped me arrange them & we both got very dirty. The flowers are doing surprisingly well for being such a late plant. Alexa enjoys watering the flowers & now Justin and I. Justin taught Alexa how to aim the hose at us & she thinks it is hilarious. So we now have to water the flowers after work instead of before.
On Memorial Day we went to a Children's Farmstead. It was amazing! They had an endless number of things to do. Alexa was able to see lots of animals from cows to chickens, buffalo & horses. She was able to feed the baby goats a bottle & even do some fishing. Alexa fell asleep during the hayride so we ended up leaving before we saw everything. It is a great place that I am certain we will be going back to in the future.
The next weekend Justin headed back to South Carolina for his brothers high school graduation. Alexa and I were sad to see him go but enjoyed our time alone. We spent the weekend cuddling & playing outside. We even went for our very first run together (just the two of us). I noticed 2 miles in that Alexa was sound asleep and her blanket was no longer with us. Instead of retracing the 2 miles I decided to run home and get the car. I am glad I did because we found the blanket almost half way through our run. I am glad it went unharmed.
The last weekend this month we had an adventurous one. We did a family 5K for the Army's Birthday. It was surprisingly very hilly. Justin and I both struggled. However I finished 2nd & Justin finished 1st for our age/gender categories. I really look forward to doing more of these in the future together. Alexa was very proud of "her" medals & wore them around her neck all afternoon.
This month Alexa transitioned from her baby room (Butterflies) to her toddler room (Kaleidoscope). In March I was not ready for Alexa to transition, but by May we all were. Alexa was getting a bit bored in the baby room. Her new class room is much larger and has lots of stimulating toddler toys. She now has water play twice a week where she gets to wear her swimsuit & play with all her friends. She did really well the first few days transitioning. She ended up staying in there sooner than they originally though. However when I had to bring her in early she was not happy about it. The first day was very hard on both of us. They told me within a few minutes she was fine. The second day she was not wanting to go in. They suggested I help her wash her hands. She did that and then was fine. So glad it got better.
This month we worked on Alexa's colors & getting her to use words instead of sounds to ask for things. I think she grew a bit in height but I can not say for certain.
Sunday morning we went to church at St. Andrew's. It felt great to be bringing Alexa back to a place that means so much to us. St. Andrew's was the place were our marriage was started, were Alexa was dedicated & our adult friendships all started. We ended up talking with our friends all the way through bible study. We did attend the service & Alexa had a good time. She got a bit loud, so Justin and Alexa took a walk. That afternoon was the churches picnic. Ms. JoAnn held Alexa and did not want to put her down. We all enjoyed the day.
I was very sad to take Justin and Alexa back to the airport. I had to spend 3 more days away from them.
Memorial Day weekend we were together as a family. We went to the zoo & saw a really big snake (not in the snake house). We rode the hang cart ride as a family. Alexa & I also rode a camel. It was a great day. We ended the evening with dinner at Stix. It is a hibachi style Japanese restaurant. Every time we go there it is as though it's Alexa's first time. She is amazed by the fire & claps by the end of the show.
On Sunday planted our summer flowers. We were behind because of all the traveling. Alexa helped me arrange them & we both got very dirty. The flowers are doing surprisingly well for being such a late plant. Alexa enjoys watering the flowers & now Justin and I. Justin taught Alexa how to aim the hose at us & she thinks it is hilarious. So we now have to water the flowers after work instead of before.
On Memorial Day we went to a Children's Farmstead. It was amazing! They had an endless number of things to do. Alexa was able to see lots of animals from cows to chickens, buffalo & horses. She was able to feed the baby goats a bottle & even do some fishing. Alexa fell asleep during the hayride so we ended up leaving before we saw everything. It is a great place that I am certain we will be going back to in the future.
The next weekend Justin headed back to South Carolina for his brothers high school graduation. Alexa and I were sad to see him go but enjoyed our time alone. We spent the weekend cuddling & playing outside. We even went for our very first run together (just the two of us). I noticed 2 miles in that Alexa was sound asleep and her blanket was no longer with us. Instead of retracing the 2 miles I decided to run home and get the car. I am glad I did because we found the blanket almost half way through our run. I am glad it went unharmed.
The last weekend this month we had an adventurous one. We did a family 5K for the Army's Birthday. It was surprisingly very hilly. Justin and I both struggled. However I finished 2nd & Justin finished 1st for our age/gender categories. I really look forward to doing more of these in the future together. Alexa was very proud of "her" medals & wore them around her neck all afternoon.
This month Alexa transitioned from her baby room (Butterflies) to her toddler room (Kaleidoscope). In March I was not ready for Alexa to transition, but by May we all were. Alexa was getting a bit bored in the baby room. Her new class room is much larger and has lots of stimulating toddler toys. She now has water play twice a week where she gets to wear her swimsuit & play with all her friends. She did really well the first few days transitioning. She ended up staying in there sooner than they originally though. However when I had to bring her in early she was not happy about it. The first day was very hard on both of us. They told me within a few minutes she was fine. The second day she was not wanting to go in. They suggested I help her wash her hands. She did that and then was fine. So glad it got better.
This month we worked on Alexa's colors & getting her to use words instead of sounds to ask for things. I think she grew a bit in height but I can not say for certain.
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