This morning I woke up and I was actually spotting which scared me since I have never had that happen this early in the pregnancy before. I did spot when I was 8 months pregnant with my daughter but it was all based on stress since my father was passing away at the time. So, needless to say, I was very anxious to get into my 11:30 appointment today to see what was happening. I was sitting there waiting for someone to come in the room so of course I read the computer screen which had my medical chart up. Last week's note said "Embryo in correct location within uterus, but no detection of yolk sac or heartbeat." So today, at 6 weeks and 3 days the ultrasound technician found a heart beat right away. The baby is measuring at a whopping 3 millimeters and had a heard rate of 114. Can you even believe that something that is only 3 millimeters big can make me feel sick? They did take blood too but I won't know the results until tomorrow afternoon on the new Beta #. I wasn't sure how it was going to feel seeing a heartbeat for a baby that is not mine, but it was actually good. I do care for this baby very much and want to help give it a life, but I didn't cry or feel connected when I saw it on the ultrasound screen. This is a good thing because of course I do not want to become too attached. I hope I still feel the same way after I start seeing the baby grow and feel kicks.
Since the beginning of the week- I have definitely started to feel pregnant! I have been nauseous throughout the day everyday. Nothing ever sounds good to eat and when I do finally eat, I have indigestion for hours. And the other day I was eating a grilled cheese sandwich for lunch and started gagging and dry heaving from it. You can bet I will not have another one of those for at least the next 9 months. I am starting to dislike my beloved caffeine free diet coke too. I haven't finished a whole can for the past week which is unusual for me. That happened to me too when I was pg with my daughter so maybe it's a sign?????
I will update with the beta numbers tomorrow if I get a chance.
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3 comments:
Hi,
I feel your pain through the whole preg sickness. I threw up all day long, for 4 months, and believe me, I was like please somebody help me. I am praying for you everyday. Don't worry about the spotting. I had a clot around one of the babies and had major bleeding. Not really a fun thing to have, I thought for sure I was going to miscarry, until we found out that was what it was. Also, you can have implantation spotting even though the Dr.s say there is no possible way after that long. Pretty sad that I have had all of this but hopefully I can ease your mind a little bit. You are doing a wonderful thing, I can't imagine all of the things that cross your mind, but I know that everything will work out for you and your family as well as for the babies family. Just remember, there are a lot of us out there that will be your strength and support so even though you don't know us, we keep you in our hearts. Hang in there, hopefully all of the yuckiness will subside. Take care, Jeannette Stookey
Thanks Jeannette! Your email means alot to read your email. Thanks so much for your support.
Kim
I also spotted early in pregnancy with my last daughter... around 10 weeks I think. It lasted for like 2 days and just went away.... the doctor never really figured out why. And she was absolutely fine :)
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