We found out in January that we were expecting in September! YAY! The exact due date is actually September 21, 2012. I am ok with that cause 21 is a great number I mean my birthday is on the 21st (February) so like I said its a great number. Here is a picture from the first Ultrasound we had. We were able to go in when I was about 7 week. Yes I know that is earlier than most. But most of you probably don't know that we actually had a Miscarriage last August. It was a pretty hard thing to deal with and we just wanted to check on things early. They were able to hear a heart beat and see everything with the visit and the heart rate was 121. So the guessing on whether its a boy or girl begins.
Almost 8 week photo
Shortly after this appointment Jeremy left for Colorado Springs. It was the weekend after my birthday. He is attending the Non-Commissioned Officers Academy and will be gone until easter weekend. Seems like eternity for me. I realized there are some jobs around the house that Jeremy does that I am just not a fan of. Example: Filling the dogs water bowls. I had no idea they drink so much water. I feel like the drink an oceans worth of water. So needless to say I really want Jeremy home. Mean while he is going to school I have been working on my Master Degree from Oklahoma State University. It sometimes reminds me of my undergraduate program because the teachers always feel like I only have time for them. I think they forget I actually have a full time job. Anyways I have been working every weekend just to get a grasp of this Accounting class and can't wait to till May.
Shortly after finishing all my Mid-Terms I go the dreaded text from Jeremy that never means anything good. It said call me when you are done with you midterm. Why not call now? So I called and Jeremy told me the Air Force had given him orders! REALLY!?!?! Like right now? Are you for real?!? Good one Jeremy tell me the truth. Nope it was true Jeremy has orders and will be leaving this summer. I couldn't stop crying. Some of the thoughts that went through my head were how can I do this alone? I am going to be a single mother. He is going to miss the entire first year of our childs life. Why do they have to give us orders when he is gone.
So a little more details for those non- air force people. Jeremy got orders to South Korea. This is considered a remote tour. He will stay there for a year and family is not allowed to go with him. He will get to come home for 1 visit in the year. The other bad part he is scheduled to leave before I am even due. Thanks Air Force you have impeccable timing. So we were thinking if Jeremy could leave earlier than he could come home earlier. That idea has sense changed. So this all happened about 2-3 weeks ago.
( He will be stationed at one of these places with the Arrow)
Shortly after that I had my nest OB Appointment. I was 11 weeks and 5 days and went in to see the dr for a month appt. I must admit I think I have the best Dr there is. Her name is Dr Henzel and she the most honest nicest lady. Anyways she is always willing to help me out. Plus she goes to our church. Which is an extra bonus. So here is a picture from that visit. The appointment went great! The baby was healthy and moving and had a strong heartbeat. I couldn't feel more blessed. I wish Jeremy could have been home to see everything but thats ok. Anyways it was love at first site. I was so excited and thought this is good. That week (only about a week ago) I went ahead and made an announcement on Facebook (like you all saw). We are so excited and feel so blessed. Anyways I thought the picture was cool and thought it was a good idea. We had made it to the 12 week mark and thought it would be ok to tell everyone. Thank you for everyone for all the support!
(Facebook picture I posted)
( I can't seem to figure out how to rotate the picture or get the info off... will work on that) When you look at the picture it looks like it sticking its tongue out. Its not apparently its part of an arm or a bone of some sort its just can't see the whole things. Yes i asked my doctor! LoL
Ok as if there is not enough stress is my life right now here is what has been going on this week! If you don't want details then just don't read this part. Problem solved. So I was having some slight problems last Sunday (bleeding and huge headache) and was a little worried. All I had done that day was go to Church and get a few groceries. Anyways then all the problems happened. I started having flash backs to my miscarriage but tried to shake them off and only think positive. I call the standby doctor and they told me not to come to ER to just call on monday. So monday I called at 8am and didn't get called back till 5pm. Talk about stressing out. Anyways the nurse told me I was fine and not worry. So I kinda believed her but was really stressing out still. So I pestered them the next day and just asked to see the doctor. I figured the most they could say is no. So I finally saw the doctor. I ended up having to get a Rhogam shot and not going to lie they kinda burn. She decided to do another ultrasound. Yes I am spoiled and get to see the baby quite often. Just wish it was on better terms. Anyways she saw they heart beat and that made me feel a little better. She sent me across the street to get a better ultrasound and she called me with the results. I wasn't really ready for what she told me and honestly just wanted to cry. To some it might not be a big deal but to me it was. I apparently have a few things going on. I have placenta previa. I am still early enough that it can fix itself but the doctor didn't seem that optimistic. Just google it and it will be enough to scare you. I think Jeremy is going to ban me from self diagnosing myself on the internet cause I always give my self the worst possible scenario. Anyways I also have an abruption. This is what is causing this bleeding this is the more dangerous part. I am restricted from exercise, practically lifting anything and not allowed to be more than 30 min away from the hospital. So right now I am in a waiting game. I am trying to rest as much as possible and practically not do anything. Our chances of another miscarriage are higher now with these complications. But I am keeping faith. I still feel really good about everything and believe that everything still has a chance to fix its self. I totally found myself in the Dr office thinking to myself. Rejoice in the Lord Always again I say rejoice. (my favorite mass all year the priest has the whole congregation singing it...love it). So I am keeping positive and praying the blood goes away and that the previa fixes itself. We are so grateful for all the prayers people have been sending our way. We feel them and totally appreciate it. Thank you to everyone that has helped me or offered to help when I am suppose to be taking it easy. I really appreciate it all!!!We feel so blessed. Just keep praying for our little one!
(Almost 14 week photo... picture says it is measuring 14 weeks 3 days.
Picture is not as clear to me)
Needless to say it has been and VERY interesting journey so far. Time will only tell what will pan out in the future for us. We are just taking it one day at a time and giving thanks for what we do have. I am also very ready for Jeremy to come home!!! I truly miss him!
~I will try to do a weekly update about the pregnancy or every couple weeks. A couple of my friends did this and I thought it was a great Idea!
How Far Along: 14 weeks (yesterday)
Total Weight Gain: about 1 to 1.5 pounds I think.
Maternity Clothes: Not yet..maybe soon. I can feel them getting a little tired.
Sleep: I sleep pretty good. I love to sleep on my back and wish I could do that all the time but I guess I can give it up for a little bit.
Best Moment this Week: Seeing the baby again and seeing that it was making fists and stuff like that. The tech said she could tell the gender but I told her not to tell me since Jeremy was not here.
Miss Anything: Jeremy! Hurry home!
Movement: Nope
Food Cravings: Cheese! Nacho cheese...cheese soup of any kinda...cheese pizza. I love cheese!
Gender: All the old wives tales are 50/50. I could go either way. I am thinking its a Boy and so does Jeremy. We will see!
Wedding rings on or off: they're still on! YAY for that.
Looking Forward To: Everything just being ok and having a normal pregnancy if that is even possible. Ready for Jeremy to be home! Total Weight Gain: about 1 to 1.5 pounds I think.
Maternity Clothes: Not yet..maybe soon. I can feel them getting a little tired.
Sleep: I sleep pretty good. I love to sleep on my back and wish I could do that all the time but I guess I can give it up for a little bit.
Best Moment this Week: Seeing the baby again and seeing that it was making fists and stuff like that. The tech said she could tell the gender but I told her not to tell me since Jeremy was not here.
Miss Anything: Jeremy! Hurry home!
Movement: Nope
Food Cravings: Cheese! Nacho cheese...cheese soup of any kinda...cheese pizza. I love cheese!
Gender: All the old wives tales are 50/50. I could go either way. I am thinking its a Boy and so does Jeremy. We will see!
Wedding rings on or off: they're still on! YAY for that.
4 comments:
Oh my goodness girl! I'll keep you in my prayers and that totally sucks Jeremy will be gone for a year. Maybe he'll be able to take his month home around your due date. I can't wait to read more posts! =)
I'm so sorry to hear that you are having complications. The military always has a way of messing up a good thing! I had a miscarriage right before I got pregnant with Addison. Then at my first prenatal appt they told me there was something wrong with her! We prayed like crazy and the road was definitely rocky with Charlie deploying for most of my pregnancy. However, addy was a perfect baby thank you god and we were lucky that Charlie only missed the first three months of her life. Being a military wife is a very hard job. I know you are a very strong woman and that you will make it through the time apart. The best advice I received was that it is easier for daddy to be away when they are young because they don't remember them being away. Skype as much as you can and take lots of pictures for him to show to all the guys! Good luck!
Of course none of this was new news to me but I have a plan! MOVE HERE!! Michael and I will take care of you and the babe (Harper is hoping for a girl...she needs Barbie playmates). And your parents are close, Amanda and Mamma Y are here, we will all take care of you! You'd never be bored, that's for sure! Sound like a plan?! Okay so i'll see you this Summer!? :)
Still praying that your body does what is necessary to keep you and little one healthy and praying that J doesn't have to go to SK!
Love you!!!
I agree with Heather! Praying for you lots. Hoping things will get better. You've had a rough go!
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