Wednesday, October 31, 2007
The latest
First:
I just got my progesterone level back. It is at 16.8. They like it to be above a 20. Of course, I am in panic mode. From what the nurse told me there is really nothing they can do at this point. My placenta should be making what I need. It is still really unnerving for us. I would appreciate all of your prayers (I know you are all praying all ready).
Second:
Well for those of you that don’t know, or have suspected, I am pregnant! It has been a long journey to get to this point, and James and I are filled with JOY! Yesterday, we went for our 12 week sonogram. (Technically, I am not at 12 weeks until tomorrow). The baby looked perfect from what we could see. It was moving and wiggling almost the entire time. We could see its tiny arms and legs dancing around the screen. It was still long enough to get measured (It is 57mm, about the size of a larger lime or fig.), but it would not stay still long enough to measure its heartbeat. The heartb
eat looked good, and they told us this was nothing to worry about and happens a lot when the baby has room to move. We have almost 10 minutes of video. You can even see its tiny hands and thumb at one point. They took me off my progesterone shots last Friday. I had my blood work done again yesterday. My level has to stay above 20 for the baby to be safe. We are waiting on those results. I was released from the specialist to go back to my normal doctor. I will still be monitored closely, and they have me and the baby coded as high risk because of my past. I love my regular doctor and know they will take great care of us. I am still taking it easy, and James takes great care of me. So many of you (and your friends and family that I have never even met) have prayed for our family over the past months, and even years. We appreciate your love, prayers, and support more than you will ever know. God has been very faithful and giving through this whole process. He has used this struggle to teach us and grow us closer to Him. I have pictures and video that I will gladly show off if you would like to see. We are still not in the clear, but our chances of this baby making it are looking up now. I have put off buying maternity clothes (Thanks to my wonderful friends who have hooked me up with clothes already!), and any thing for the baby because of my fears. I think I will slowly start making small purchases. Once we find out if it is a boy or a girl, I am sure I will not be able to stop.
I just got my progesterone level back. It is at 16.8. They like it to be above a 20. Of course, I am in panic mode. From what the nurse told me there is really nothing they can do at this point. My placenta should be making what I need. It is still really unnerving for us. I would appreciate all of your prayers (I know you are all praying all ready).
Second:
Well for those of you that don’t know, or have suspected, I am pregnant! It has been a long journey to get to this point, and James and I are filled with JOY! Yesterday, we went for our 12 week sonogram. (Technically, I am not at 12 weeks until tomorrow). The baby looked perfect from what we could see. It was moving and wiggling almost the entire time. We could see its tiny arms and legs dancing around the screen. It was still long enough to get measured (It is 57mm, about the size of a larger lime or fig.), but it would not stay still long enough to measure its heartbeat. The heartb
eat looked good, and they told us this was nothing to worry about and happens a lot when the baby has room to move. We have almost 10 minutes of video. You can even see its tiny hands and thumb at one point. They took me off my progesterone shots last Friday. I had my blood work done again yesterday. My level has to stay above 20 for the baby to be safe. We are waiting on those results. I was released from the specialist to go back to my normal doctor. I will still be monitored closely, and they have me and the baby coded as high risk because of my past. I love my regular doctor and know they will take great care of us. I am still taking it easy, and James takes great care of me. So many of you (and your friends and family that I have never even met) have prayed for our family over the past months, and even years. We appreciate your love, prayers, and support more than you will ever know. God has been very faithful and giving through this whole process. He has used this struggle to teach us and grow us closer to Him. I have pictures and video that I will gladly show off if you would like to see. We are still not in the clear, but our chances of this baby making it are looking up now. I have put off buying maternity clothes (Thanks to my wonderful friends who have hooked me up with clothes already!), and any thing for the baby because of my fears. I think I will slowly start making small purchases. Once we find out if it is a boy or a girl, I am sure I will not be able to stop.
Friday, October 26, 2007
Taking me off the shots
I found out today that my progesterone is at 28. It was at 60 last week, and dropped to 28 with only taking 1/2 the dosage. I am really concerned, not about the level, but about my body's ability to produce the progesterone on its on. The placenta should be taking over now, and the research shows that high levels of progesterone outside the normal range lead to birth defects. God knows we do not want that either. From what I saw on the Internet, progesterone levels vary pregnancy to pregnancy. In the first trimester 28 is a little above middle of the road. The nurses keep saying that anything above 20 is good. I just worry, because of the 'what if'. What if it drops below, what if my body can't sustain the pregnancy? I know that I am going to worry myself to death if I let myself play that game. Thank goodness that we can cast all our anxieties and fears on the Lord.
This weekend is a busy one. My mother, grandmother, brother, his girlfriend, James' mom and step dad, aunt and uncle, cousin and his girlfriend are going to be here tonight for dinner. James' dad is driving up my new (well new for us, it's a 2006) Tahoe. I am very excited about that. My brother is up at the Texas Tech Rodeo in the morning, and James family is going to the game. I will be at home probably sleeping.
I am really excited to see everyone. It should keep my mind off things.
We have a sonogram on Tuesday. I will be 11 weeks and 5 days at that point. This should be a very telling day.
Thank you all for your prayers and support.
Love to you all,
Dana
This weekend is a busy one. My mother, grandmother, brother, his girlfriend, James' mom and step dad, aunt and uncle, cousin and his girlfriend are going to be here tonight for dinner. James' dad is driving up my new (well new for us, it's a 2006) Tahoe. I am very excited about that. My brother is up at the Texas Tech Rodeo in the morning, and James family is going to the game. I will be at home probably sleeping.
I am really excited to see everyone. It should keep my mind off things.
We have a sonogram on Tuesday. I will be 11 weeks and 5 days at that point. This should be a very telling day.
Thank you all for your prayers and support.
Love to you all,
Dana
Saturday, October 20, 2007
The recent
Hey everyone-
Well, Friday was a great day! My progesterone levels stayed stable at 1cc of progesterone, and they have lowered it to 1/2 a cc this next week. If all goes well, I will be off all my shots, and all my other meds next week.
The first sonogram is Tuesday, October 30th.
I finally broke down and told one of my classes I was pregnant. I wanted to wait until at least 12 weeks. I got tired of them always asking what was wrong with me, and why I had to go the Doctor. One student told me he thought I was had what his mom had. I told him his mom had 3 (kids) of what I had. I then went on to explain I was pregnant, but high risk which meant I could loose the baby. We'll see if I get sympathy from a group of 8th graders. ;)
Well, Friday was a great day! My progesterone levels stayed stable at 1cc of progesterone, and they have lowered it to 1/2 a cc this next week. If all goes well, I will be off all my shots, and all my other meds next week.
The first sonogram is Tuesday, October 30th.
I finally broke down and told one of my classes I was pregnant. I wanted to wait until at least 12 weeks. I got tired of them always asking what was wrong with me, and why I had to go the Doctor. One student told me he thought I was had what his mom had. I told him his mom had 3 (kids) of what I had. I then went on to explain I was pregnant, but high risk which meant I could loose the baby. We'll see if I get sympathy from a group of 8th graders. ;)
Sunday, October 14, 2007
Levels and the latest
It was a great weekend! Tech won, 35-7 against the Aggies. This was the first A&M home game I have missed in 7 years. The Raiders pulled it off without my cheering.
All of my brother in laws were in for the game. We had such a good time. God has blessed me with an amazing family. I love them all so much. I wish we were all closer so we could spend more time with them.
I also got to see one of my bffs, Brooke from Dallas. I miss this girl so much. We only had a few minutes to catch up, but it was wonderful!
My levels looked good on Friday. They have begun to take me off my progesterone and other medicine I have been taking. They have to do it slowly so I don't have any withdrawals.
Please pray that my body will produce the necessary progesterone on its own.
Friday was the start of week 9. I am still tired and a bit more nauseous than I have been in the past. Something has been in the air this week that has my allergies acting up. I refuse to take anything other than Benadryl. I am a bit of a paranoid freak about stuff at this point.
All seems to be going well. I just feel like I sleep, eat, and go to the bathroom all the time. In fact I am about to go take a nap now during the Cowboys game.
Love to you all!
All of my brother in laws were in for the game. We had such a good time. God has blessed me with an amazing family. I love them all so much. I wish we were all closer so we could spend more time with them.
I also got to see one of my bffs, Brooke from Dallas. I miss this girl so much. We only had a few minutes to catch up, but it was wonderful!
My levels looked good on Friday. They have begun to take me off my progesterone and other medicine I have been taking. They have to do it slowly so I don't have any withdrawals.
Please pray that my body will produce the necessary progesterone on its own.
Friday was the start of week 9. I am still tired and a bit more nauseous than I have been in the past. Something has been in the air this week that has my allergies acting up. I refuse to take anything other than Benadryl. I am a bit of a paranoid freak about stuff at this point.
All seems to be going well. I just feel like I sleep, eat, and go to the bathroom all the time. In fact I am about to go take a nap now during the Cowboys game.
Love to you all!
Friday, October 5, 2007
Levels latest
My progesterone was in the 70s yesterday! This is great! Next week they plan to start weening me off the progesterone until I a taking zip. When you are at 12 weeks your placenta should produce the amounts you need.
Today marks 8 weeks! I am very excited to get this far. I still worry about every little pain or weird feeling I have. I know though that I have to just give all that up to God.
I went today to buy some maternity clothes. Yes, I already had to buy new clothes. I weigh once a week, and (no, I am not lying) I have not gained any weight. (That said, I must say that I gained 5 pounds before the embryos were transferred.) However, all the extra fat I had (which was a lot) migrated to my already large mid section. It's like everything softened and settled right around my middle, and it's a lot like I am bloated every day. Don't get me wrong, I am not complaining. I am thankful and loving every minute of it. Plus, my wonderful friend Raynie is bringing down some of her cute stuff to borrow. What a blessing that is!
I hope all is going well with everyone.
James and I (well James is and I am telling) are cleaning out closets upstairs. I am trying to get rid of the clutter and organize. I need to have a garage sale, but it's going to Good Will.
I am still not going to the football games. It brought me both joy and pain to know that I would not be going to the A&M game next weekend. It is bitter sweet but definately more sweet that I can not go.
That is all my ramblings for now.
Today marks 8 weeks! I am very excited to get this far. I still worry about every little pain or weird feeling I have. I know though that I have to just give all that up to God.
I went today to buy some maternity clothes. Yes, I already had to buy new clothes. I weigh once a week, and (no, I am not lying) I have not gained any weight. (That said, I must say that I gained 5 pounds before the embryos were transferred.) However, all the extra fat I had (which was a lot) migrated to my already large mid section. It's like everything softened and settled right around my middle, and it's a lot like I am bloated every day. Don't get me wrong, I am not complaining. I am thankful and loving every minute of it. Plus, my wonderful friend Raynie is bringing down some of her cute stuff to borrow. What a blessing that is!
I hope all is going well with everyone.
James and I (well James is and I am telling) are cleaning out closets upstairs. I am trying to get rid of the clutter and organize. I need to have a garage sale, but it's going to Good Will.
I am still not going to the football games. It brought me both joy and pain to know that I would not be going to the A&M game next weekend. It is bitter sweet but definately more sweet that I can not go.
That is all my ramblings for now.
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