9 weeks...

Feeling pretty shitty now, not that I expected anything less at this point.  =/  The kids are starting to wonder why momma is feeling so yucky, but for now, to their knowledge, I just have a terrible tummy bug.  Med's aren't working anymore, I am puking constantly.... I see a hospital visit in my near future!

9 weeks 2 days... I look like a druggie from my Short Stay hospital visit yesterday.  It took 4 sticks before we got a vein that would take, one vein blew, and that hurt like a mother!!!  I got 3 bags of fluids and some IV Zofran.  Shakyra was with me, but of course she is oblivious to what is going on.  I just told her that mommy wasn't feeling well and the dr's needed to give me some fluids to make me feel better.  She was an angel!  I brought her ds, books, coloring books and crayons to keep her entertained.  Shelby was at my parents house, so she doesn't know.

Ugh!  I am feeling like crap this evening.  I slept for an hour this afternoon, and then got another 2.5 hour nap.  Maybe I am just exhausted?  I hope I wake up feeling better in the morning, cuz my tummy is not doing well, and I usually feel decent for 3-4 days after being hydrated.  I keep contemplating a picc line... however, I really don't want one... and the risk of infection from having one scares me!  Plus, I am pretty confident, with my access to Zofran much better this pregnancy, I think I will be able to keep the hospital visits to a minimum, or at least, I hope I can!!

I am getting to the point where I am dreaming about using my doppler.  I bought it after we lost Steven.  It was what kept my sanity when I was pregnant with Shakyra.  Listening to her every night before bed was music to my ears.  Hopefully soon I will be able to hear Skittle.  I may try in a few days, even though it is still early.

I can't wait for my u/s next Tuesday.  If all goes well, I think that is when I will spill the beans... but for now...

The secret remains....

Ultrasound....

I am 8 weeks and 1 day.  I was a nervous wreck on the way to the perinatologists office where the u/s is done.  The u/s went great!  Better than I expected, actually.  There is ONE Skittle, with a heart beating at 167 bpm.  And Skittle was measuring perfectly... exactly 8 weeks and 1 day!  Yes, I know the DAY we conceived our little miracle!  =)

Introducing... Skittle!!!

I met with one of the peri's, and he wants to see me back in two weeks because of my "not so thrilling" history.  He has ordered a number of blood tests that he wants run to make sure I don't have a range of problems that are causing me to miscarry.  This is my 7th pregnancy, and I have two healthy daughters.  He was very nice, and just stated that, at this point, the baby looks good and healthy.  What more could I ask for???  I left there with a smile on my face.

However... I guess the other feeling of reassurance has hit me, since, I am sicker than a dog!  I've been puking since around 8 pm last night.  Guess I had it coming, but wow, has it hit me like a wall of bricks!  After the u/s, I went to the ER to get hydrated, and some IV Zofran to get my puking under control.  For me, with hyperemesis, once I start puking, I don't stop until I get some IV fluids and IV Zofran.  After spending 5 hours in the ER, I left feeling much better than I did when I went in.  I got 3 bags of IV fluids, 8 mg's of IV Zofran, and a prescription for some Zofran.  Oh, and did I mention, there is nothing like hospital ice chips?  And saltine crackers taste scrumptious!  LOL!

The girls were at my parents house, thanks goodness.  Had they known what was going on, they would have been really worried about their momma.  I am just glad to be home, and going to hopefully get some sleep.

The secret remains...

8 weeks...

I am feeling better about this pregnancy as the hours go on, but of course I've had some weird belly twinges today that have put me on high alert.  But, alas, I think it is just gas.  =/  Or at least, I hope.  I ate a sandwich last night, which my gut isn't use to much food lately, so I am sure that is it.  I am feeling blah, but not sick like I thought that I should at this point.  I am, however, nauseated 24/7.  The only thing different, this pregnancy, than any of the others, is the Prometrium that I am taking.  It's the only reason I can think of, that I am not pukey sick at this point.

Tomorrow is my ultrasound(u/s).  I am very nervous about it.  However, I will be glad to have this first u/s done, and out of the way!

The secret remains...

7 weeks....

I have made it to 7 weeks!!  Seems like it is going soooo slowly.  I have felt like crap the last few days, sooo hungry, but sooooooo afraid to eat anything.  I am not eating much, a few crackers here and there, and the occasional piece of toast.  This is a good sign, but I am still not feeling THAT sick yet.

I have an ultrasound scheduled for next Tuesday.  I am nervous about it, but I have high hopes that things will look good!

The secret remains...

6 weeks...

YAY!  6 weeks!!  I have made it to one milestone!!!!  Now... one more week and I will start feeling a little better... better yet.... bring on the hyperemesis... cuz then I KNOW the hormones are taking over and my body is saying, OMG!!  WTF are you doing to me!!!  Buahahaha... I know... only a scared/nervous momma would wish puking upon herself... but it is a comfort thing.  =/  The pregnancies that have made it this far, 6 weeks was the "magic day" that I started puking.  However, I still feel pretty good.  I am uncertain that this is a good thing, so all I can do, is just hope, that things are going ok.

I still can't believe that I am pregnant...

The girls enjoying sparklers... oblivious to what is
currently going on in mommy's tummy.  ♥

The secret remains...