6w 1 day

I went for my first ultrasound on friday just to confirm everything was ok. Got to see our baby for the first time. The little heart was just beating away and the doctor said everything looks great. I was referred to my RE's high risk office and have my first appointment there on April 24th. They are going to do everything they can to help us bring our baby home. My Due date is December 3, 2009! We couldn't be happier!

Great News

So we've been seeing our fertility specialist since early February. I went to see him because I wasn't ovulating on my own causing me not to get my peroid for something like 3 months. He was great! He started me on provera to start a period then put me on Clomid to help me ovulate. On day 13 of my cycle I went in for an ultrasound and I had not one but TWO follicles growing! I was advised to take ovulation predictor kits and well....

Doctors Appointment today

I went to my postpartum 6 week checkup today. Dave went with me and it was an ordeal. First they were doing repairs on some of the elevators so we had to wait in line to use the elevators (a security guard was in front of the stairs door for some reason) Then we end up waiting an hour for the doctor only to find out that my doctor (the Fertilty Specilist/High Risk OB) is in ITALY on vacation. So I saw two other doctors (one of which I saw when I was in the hospital).

I was told that the pathology report showed that there was infection found in the placenta (the same thing that happened the first time) no idea why it's happening.

I am also being scheduled for a Hysterosalpingogram (HSG) According to this Website

A hysterosalpingogram is an X-ray of the uterus and fallopian tubes which allows visualization of the inside of the uterus and tubes. The picture will reveal any abnormalities of the uterus as well as tubal problems such as blockage and dilation.

They want to check the inside of my uterus to make sure that there are no problems there. If there are then surgery may be needed to fix it. This will be scheduled sometime in the next few weeks. My doctor (the one in Italy) is the one who does this test so I have to wait for him to get back.

I was also told that next time I get pregnant I will need a cerclage earlier. Since they did the cerclage last time after I started dilating the doctor thinks that I was already in preterm labor when they did the cerclage.

On other note I got my baby's pictures today. They also gave me a plaster cast of his little feet. I also have the outfit they took his picture in along with the blanket and very small stuffed animal. It's heartbreaking but I'm glad I have them. It's much more than I have for my first baby. All I got with him was a polaroid picture.

2nd Drs Appointment today

Had my second appointment today with my regular OB office. Everything is looking good I'm immune to everything I'm supposed to be immune to and all my bloodwork is looking good. Got to listen to the heartbeat via doppler. The doctor warned me that it may take a while to find the heartbeat and then the first place he checked there it was fast and strong. 156 BPM Such a beautiful sound.

I should be moving into a schedule of every two weeks I'll be seeing a doctor. That way it's easier to switch between the regular OB and the High Risk OB. Which will be nice to arrainge around my work schedule. My next regular appointment is at 19 weeks. Which worries me because of my loss at almost 18 weeks but I'll be seeing the high risk doctor between now and then. Just trying not to worry.

It looks like my Big Ultrasound won't be scheduled until 20 weeks (which sucks lol) but I'm hoping at my next ultrasound check on the 25th the tech might be able to tell me what sex this baby is LOL. I'll be 17 weeks then. Of course I might have a high risk appointment before then and they do an ultrasound every time. I'm really enjoying watching this baby grow.

14 weeks 4 days Ultrasound

I had my first High Risk OB appointment today. Everything looks good some concern about my cervix length so I have to go back to get it checked next Thursday (Valentine's Day) The doctor is thinking they are most likely going to have to put a cerclage in (a stitch to keep it closed) but anything to keep this baby in is ok with me. The Ultrasound tech kept trying to get baby to move but he wanted nothing to do with it LOL. Lots of poking and trying to move him and he finally wiggled and moved his arms. So cute. Dave and I are thinking boy but no telling until end of February beginning of March. I can't wait.

Here are some pictures
Here are baby's Legs the first time I've gotten to see the legs I was so excited LOL

Baby's Face

Side view of Baby's body


Front View of baby. Good look at face and ribs.

I'm Pregnant!

Yep that's right! Dave and I are expecting a baby! I'm currently 9 weeks 5 days and it's going well. I am high risk because of my previous losses but that's ok because it means I get to see the doctor every two weeks and I've already had two ultrasounds. I should be getting an ultrasound at least every month if not more often. Which I think is awesome. It's so wonderful getting to see our baby grow.
I was seeing a Fertility Specilist (RE) and I was released from his care on Monday and am now seeing my regular OB whom I adore. He's very nice and really cares about his patients. I have my first OB appointment on January 14th. I've already seen the RE twice (monday being the last time) and got my two ultrasounds with him. First was on 12/10 and I saw the heartbeat! Then on Monday I went and actually got to see the baby. With little legs and arms and everything. Very cute. My due date is August 3 (doctor says August 5th but I'm measuring a couple days ahead lol)
Here is the picture of our little one. We're very excited!