I had my first O.B appt. today. It was pretty quick. You never know with O.B's if they're going to be on time or not.
Dr Shetti was my O.B when I had Ethan...almost 8 years ago.
He's a great Dr. I was happy that i was able to get to see him again.
The appt. went well. He checked my blood pressure and heart rate, lungs and then he listened for the baby's heart beat. He found it with out any problems at all. It was right there! good and strong.
My next appt is in 4 weeks and my 20 week u.s is booked for June 3rd!
Thursday, April 22, 2010
Thursday, April 8, 2010
12 WEEKS!
Finally! we're 12 weeks along. It's actually gone faster then I thought it would. I guess all the appointments helped with that.
It seems I forgot to tell my IP's that I had an appointment this week. Oops. As it turned out, it was kind of a good thing as they didn't have a chance to worry about it.
The ultra sound went well. Baby is growing great ( heart rate 154) and the nt scan came back normal. Woohoo!
I was told I don't have to take the estrace or progesterone (pio) any more and that as long as my first appointment with my O.B was in two weeks I wouldn't have to go back to the clinic. So good appointment all around.
Before my ultra sound started I asked if I could get a little video with my camera once she was done all her measurements. I really wanted to send it to my IP's. I really think that seeing that little flutter of the baby's heart really makes it all more real.
I was so excited to get home and send it to them.
They LOVED it! "Dad" told me that "Mom" watched it over and over and over again. I think he was watching it with her though.
It seems I forgot to tell my IP's that I had an appointment this week. Oops. As it turned out, it was kind of a good thing as they didn't have a chance to worry about it.
The ultra sound went well. Baby is growing great ( heart rate 154) and the nt scan came back normal. Woohoo!
I was told I don't have to take the estrace or progesterone (pio) any more and that as long as my first appointment with my O.B was in two weeks I wouldn't have to go back to the clinic. So good appointment all around.
Before my ultra sound started I asked if I could get a little video with my camera once she was done all her measurements. I really wanted to send it to my IP's. I really think that seeing that little flutter of the baby's heart really makes it all more real.
I was so excited to get home and send it to them.
They LOVED it! "Dad" told me that "Mom" watched it over and over and over again. I think he was watching it with her though.
Thursday, April 1, 2010
A little about my AWESOME IP's!
OK so after my last ultra sound I emailed my FABULOUS IP's the link to the blog.
They loved it...at least I hope they loved it...They told me they loved it...
BUT I had to agree to say all kinds of wonderful things about them on here, so hear it goes.
It's not really hard they are FABULOUS IP'S!
I've read around. I've heard the stories. Some IP's are OUT there. After yet another bizarre story, I emailed my IP's to thank them for not being so "out there" and allowing me my space and trusting that I will do what is best for their baby (which is officially a Fetus now)
There response "Andrea we're going to install cameras in your house so we can keep an eye on you 24/7. It will have audio too so we can make sure to comment when we see you doing something you shouldn't. Too much caffeine Andrea, You're not really going to eat those french fries are you?, Andrea off the couch and get your butt moving. You must exercise"
THANK FULLY they were kidding. (really they only mentioned the caffeine but I am who I am and I must embellish) oh FYI baby loves chocolate.
They loved it...at least I hope they loved it...They told me they loved it...
BUT I had to agree to say all kinds of wonderful things about them on here, so hear it goes.
It's not really hard they are FABULOUS IP'S!
I've read around. I've heard the stories. Some IP's are OUT there. After yet another bizarre story, I emailed my IP's to thank them for not being so "out there" and allowing me my space and trusting that I will do what is best for their baby (which is officially a Fetus now)
There response "Andrea we're going to install cameras in your house so we can keep an eye on you 24/7. It will have audio too so we can make sure to comment when we see you doing something you shouldn't. Too much caffeine Andrea, You're not really going to eat those french fries are you?, Andrea off the couch and get your butt moving. You must exercise"
THANK FULLY they were kidding. (really they only mentioned the caffeine but I am who I am and I must embellish) oh FYI baby loves chocolate.
They make the greatest couple! You can see the love in "dad's" eyes when he looks as "mom" I could see the concern he has for her when we went for the transfer. They tease each other and put each other at ease. I really have enjoyed every minute we've spent together.
They're going to make fantastic parents!
Friday, March 26, 2010
10w2d
Ultra sound day!!
The ultra sound tech and Dr both said "the baby looks text book perfect!!" GREAT NEWS! my next appt should be my last at the clinic and it's the same day I get to stop my meds!! woohooo. My last shot in the butt will be April 7th. I am soooooo looking forward to that. It's also the start of my quad screen. I never did any of that testing with either of my pregnancies. I hope it doesn't talk long for the results to come back. I don't know if I mentioned it before but I'm not a patient person.
I would kill for a good craving right about now. The only real craving I had was for Pho soup. When I was pregnant with Ethan I had three strong cravings my whole pregnancy. Nachos, spaghetti and hamburgers. I could switch it up every once in awhile, keep things interesting. Right now Pho. spicy Pho. no variety there really. Maybe next trimester will bring a new craving and take away my crankies before Jamie and the kids kick me out.
Sunday, March 14, 2010
8w 4d ultra sound
I had my ultra sound today. Little bean has changed sooo much in two weeks.
Dr said s/he was growing great and gave us a due date of October 20th.
It seems so far away.
I emailed my IP's right away and then sent them the ultra sound picture when we got home.
They were amazed that you could see the arms and leg buds forming. I love seeing ultra sound baby pictures!
Next appointment is March 26th.
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
A poem a fellow surrogate found and posted
"A Dream
Our friendship started differently,
Than most friendships I've had.
We had to search each other out,
because of something sad.
A precious child to fill your hearts,
Is what you're longing for.
Infertility has made it hard,
to open up that door.
And so a search began for you,
to find a helping heart.
So similar to my own search,
not knowing where to start.
For me, the search is special,
it requires such great care.
A couple to have a child...
the fruit my search must bare.
Now we've found each other,
so much more real it seems.
Through faith and hope and honesty,
we're moving toward your dream.
But the dream we have,
it is the same, a dream that's filled with firsts.
First smiles, first laughs, first steps, first words.
All starting with a birth.
Often times I find myself wondering what it's like,
to have to trust a stranger with such a precious life.
And though I can't imagine,all that you've been through,
I hope you know I'll do my best to bring a child to you.
Surrogacy is something not everyone can do.
But I've been so blessed in my life,
I'm drawn to helping you.
Some people call us Angels, us surro-moms to be.
But I don't feel angelic, I just feel like me.
Our journey is just starting,
and no one knows the end.
I pray it brings to you a child,
and brings to me a friend.
By Lain"
Our friendship started differently,
Than most friendships I've had.
We had to search each other out,
because of something sad.
A precious child to fill your hearts,
Is what you're longing for.
Infertility has made it hard,
to open up that door.
And so a search began for you,
to find a helping heart.
So similar to my own search,
not knowing where to start.
For me, the search is special,
it requires such great care.
A couple to have a child...
the fruit my search must bare.
Now we've found each other,
so much more real it seems.
Through faith and hope and honesty,
we're moving toward your dream.
But the dream we have,
it is the same, a dream that's filled with firsts.
First smiles, first laughs, first steps, first words.
All starting with a birth.
Often times I find myself wondering what it's like,
to have to trust a stranger with such a precious life.
And though I can't imagine,all that you've been through,
I hope you know I'll do my best to bring a child to you.
Surrogacy is something not everyone can do.
But I've been so blessed in my life,
I'm drawn to helping you.
Some people call us Angels, us surro-moms to be.
But I don't feel angelic, I just feel like me.
Our journey is just starting,
and no one knows the end.
I pray it brings to you a child,
and brings to me a friend.
By Lain"
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Can I whine for a minute?
I apparently need a little nap everyday to make it through to the end. It's been 9 years since I've been pregnant. It seems I've forgotten this little tip.
I was so exhausted last week from lack of nap time, I was very happy to see the arrival of March. Much slower month here at home.
Another little tid bit that...well actually shocks me that I had forgotten. Snacks! I didn't get much breakfast this morning and by the time I got home at 10:30 I almost had the shakes from a drop in my blood sugar. A quick snack, Lunch, folded Mt Washmore and a nap. I woke up feeling like crap! Same thing. I needed a snack. Had a half a peanut butter sandwich and I was good to go until dinner.
I need some good healthy snack food in my house or I will blow up to mass proportions!
I was so exhausted last week from lack of nap time, I was very happy to see the arrival of March. Much slower month here at home.
Another little tid bit that...well actually shocks me that I had forgotten. Snacks! I didn't get much breakfast this morning and by the time I got home at 10:30 I almost had the shakes from a drop in my blood sugar. A quick snack, Lunch, folded Mt Washmore and a nap. I woke up feeling like crap! Same thing. I needed a snack. Had a half a peanut butter sandwich and I was good to go until dinner.
I need some good healthy snack food in my house or I will blow up to mass proportions!
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