Okay, I guess I need to start off and apologize for not posting earlier. I left off with my cautiously optimistic post and then have been silent for over a month. I grovel at your feet for forgiveness! Pretty please!!!
Now that that is done, let me move on with updates. Since my last post, I had one more ultrasound with the RE and then I was released! I had to keep up my progesterone shots for another two weeks, but those are done now as well. A few weeks later I had my first appointment with my OB. I LOVE her! She is very sweet and incredibly helpful. I was disappointed, though, because I couldn't hear the heartbeat or see Pumpkin that day.
Because I'm so anxiety-filled, I bought a home doppler. It may seem strange to you, but I know many IF ladies who have purchased one since the years of IF doubts keep creeping it. It took me a while to find the heart beat at home, but now I can find it pretty easily. I love listening; it is the best sound in the world.
Yesterday, we had out NT scan. The scan measures an area of the neck and using blood work results to give us our chances for some genetic disorders, such as Downs syndrome. At first Pumpkin was just laying there with his (because I swear it will be a boy) hand up by his face. The tech measured the heartbeat first. It sounded amazing and was at 154 bpm, which is great. She then wanted to get the baby to move a little bit so she could get all the necessary measurements, so she gave me a juice box. In a couple of minutes, Pumpkin was bouncing all around. It was so strange to see Pumpkin moving so much and not feel anything. I really can't wait until that begins! We did ask if the tech could take a little peak between his legs and give us a guess, but she refused saying she never does it this early. I guess we will have to wait until the beginning of June, even though that seems like it is forever away!
After the scan, we met with the OB. She answered all the questions I had and then sent me on my way to get more blood work done (I thought I was done with needles!). Overall, it was a great appointment. I did receive a call today that I'm slightly anemic, so I will need to take a supplement throughout the pregnancy, but it could be so much work.
It is amazing how many firsts I have experienced over the last few weeks. I had my first appointment with my OB. I heard Pumpkin's heartbeat for the first time. I had my first day in 2012 without any needles (and it was wonderful). I bought my first baby products. I brought Pumpkin to his first concert (Queen tribute band). I know there will be so many more firsts coming up in the upcoming months: Pumpkin's first plane ride and trip to Disney, feeling Pumpkin move for the first time.
I still cannot believe that is finally happening to me. I really thought it would never come! I promise that I will update sooner. I can now stay awake when I get home from work and next week is vacation, so I will definitely post soon.
