I don’t have that much new to report on, but just wanted to let you all know I’m still here and doing okay. I’m 14 Weeks 4 Days pregnant today. It’s so hard to believe I’ve made it this far! So far all is going well. I’m feeling a lot more like myself these days. I’m still feeling a bit dizzy and light headed, but it’s not as often as a couple weeks ago. The nausea is mostly gone now too. Other than the occasional headache, I’m feeling pretty good these days. Which of course terrifies me! I know this is normal for the second trimester, but it’s hard not to worry. My last scan was at 11W4D. I think I’ll feel better after my next OB appt and scan on Tuesday. I hate that I’m still living from appointment to appointment right now and wonder when and if I’ll ever let go and really relax, but it’s just so hard. Tuesday can’t come soon enough!
In other news, tarakay21.wordpress.com and myperfectbreakdown.com, the bloggers I invited to participate in the blog hop, posted their blog hop posts this week. If you haven’t had a chance to read them yet, check them out:
http://tarakay21.wordpress.com/2014/07/07/blog-hop-2/
and
http://myperfectbreakdown.com/2014/07/07/blog-hop-women-writing/
Also in other news, the Preeclampsia Foundation (www.preeclampsia.org) announced on their facebook page today that researchers at the University of Iowa have discovered an early predictor for preeclamsia. This is a huge breakthrough in the research for early detection.
Click on the link below to read the article:
http://medicalxpress.com/news/2014-07-early-predictor-preeclampsia.html
That’s about it for now. I’ll post a complete update next week after my next OB appointment and scan 🙂
So glad to read a post from you and to hear that you are feeling good! I can’t believe it is 14 weeks already!
Thank you for posting the article re: preeclampsia too. It sounds like it’s promising research and hopefully will be useful.
Thanks hon. I know it’s so hard to believe! The time has flown by but is also dragging, hence my anxiety for my next appointment. I just want it to be now! I just read your latest post so I know you know how this feels 🙂 I’m so happy for you too!
Thank you so very much. I just want it to be time for my appointment too! I don’t want to wish my life away but it’s almost like being in “limbo”. 🙂
I know exactly how you feel hon. I keep holding my breath and waiting anxiously for the next appointment. I have to remember to also enjoy each moment along the way. Hope you can enjoy this time a bit. Hang in there girl <3
No news is good news as far as pregnancy goes! Looking forward to another update next week and glad you are generally feeling okay.
Thanks hon! I know you’re right. I’m trying so hard to just chill but it’s so hard! I know you know what this is like 😉
Thanks for the update! I am happy to hear things are going well and that you are feeling pretty good. I’m excited for your post OB appt next week.
Something tells me you probably wont truly let go and relax until you have a healthy baby in your arms, but hopefully you can at least enjoy happy moments when they occur. 🙂
I think you’re right. I wish I could just be carefree but it’s so hard. I do feel so much joy too, I’m just afraid to let my guard down, but it is getting easier the further along I get. I guess that’s just how it goes for us RPL sisters. 🙂 Your support means so much hon <3
I hear you girl! I’m in the exact same space, living life between ultrasounds (have a half-finished blog post about this that I’m yet to publish!)… if I’m not moaning from the nausea etc. then I’m worrying as to why I’m not feeling anything… sigh! Hang in there though… you’re doing great and my prayers and good wishes are always with you. Hugs.
Thanks hon. Hope you’re hanging in there too. I’m praying for you and your little one too! Can’t wait for your next update! Hugs back!
Yay! 14 weeks! I’ll be 24 weeks on Friday and I’m still terrified every time I go to the doctor. So, I’m not sure if that feeling ever goes away!! I look forward to your update after your appointment.
Thanks hon! Yay for 24 weeks!! That’s awesome hon! I look forward to your next update too!
I’m so happy that you’ve reached 14 weeks and glad to hear a good update. I know that feeling of fear probably never really goes away after RPL, but I hope Tuesday’s appointment will really give you peace and comfort. Hugs!
Thanks hon. Big hug back <3
As you read in my last blog, you know I am able to relate to you perfectly in the worry dept. Why is it that feeling better makes us feel worse? LOL! Looking forward to your scan and I have the utmost faith that everything is going to be just fine. Thinking of you often!!! XO
I know, it’s funny how feeling awful gives us reassurance. Hopefully we’ll start really feeling our little ones moving around and then we can get the reassurance we need and enjoy feeling a bit better too 🙂 Think about you often too hon!
I’m so glad to see all is well! I’m in the same boat as you regarding symptoms – mine are mostly headaches and being tired. I will definitely have to check your your preeclampsia link – that seems interesting to me! I hope things continue to go well and we continue to share this journey until the end! 15 weeks tomorrow for me – getting closer to the 20 week gender ultrasound! Keep posting updates – I love reading them!
Yay! 15 Weeks!! I’m so excited for your gender reveal! Can’t wait!
Definitely check out the preeclampsia link, I really believe all pregnant women should read the list of symptoms for preeclampsia/HELLP on the Preeclampsia Foundation site too. I had only one symptom when I became sick with HELLP: pain in my upper abdomen. I’ve never had heartburn before so thought that’s what it was. Knowing it wasn’t might not have changed what happened, but I can’t help wondering if it would have at least bought us a little extra time for my son’s lungs to develop a bit more and maybe he would have survived. I’ll never know for sure, but strongly encourage you to at least know the warning signs. Don’t want to scare you, but it really is serious.
I’m so pleased everything is going good for you. I really hope it continues text book for the next 25-26 weeks 🙂
Thanks hon <3
Thrilled you are doing well and feeling better!! Looking forward to that update next week. Thinking of you and sending you happy, healthy vibes often!
Thank you so much hon! I think of so often too. Sending you happy and healthy vibes too and so many positive thoughts for your upcoming IVF. Hugs <3
Yay for preeclampsia research and valuable new information! And yay for 14 weeks–been checking up on you just about *every* day looking for an update! Looking forward to your scan too and saying prayers for you and baby to continue to thrive and for you to feel peace and calm. XOXO
I just found your blog and read your story, you are so brave and inspiring! My heart aches for your losses and I hope you will have that precious baby in your arms soon <3
Thank you so much! I was just going through your blog too. I’m so very sorry for both your losses. It breaks my heart that so many of us have to go through this. Praying you are both holding your miracle babies in your arms soon too! Hugs <3
Congrats on getting to 15 weeks!!!! I am soooo very excited for you. And thank you for the link – hopefully this will save some lives.