I just wanted to update everyone:
1. All is still going well. We got our doppler on Wednesday and we LOVE it! Every day that we've checked we've picked up the heartbeat at a different spot. I know that the little lion is moving around in there but I guess I didn't realize just how much.
2. Our OB appointment was uneventful yesterday, which is great. They didn't do an u/s and I didn't ask for one. I decided to just take deep breaths and try and relax. I haven't had any more spotting and the doctor checked out everything on the u/s that day so we just got to listen to the hb yesterday like any other "normal" pregnant woman. Weird, huh?
3. Our next OB appointment is in a month and then they'll schedule the 20 week scan. We're excited but one day at a time.
4. We're spilling the beans tomorrow. When we tell two of Mr SC's family members (which is tomorrow), the world is going to know. That will make things a bit easier and I can stop trying to hide things in clothing when I go to school. I haven't been doing such a great job of that, anyway.
We're both very excited but it's just so weird the emotions that I'm feeling. I feel like right now, this is our little secret to protect and keep safe from the world. I'm also nervous about dealing with people who don't have any idea about our history and will just expect me to be one of "those" pregnant women.
An uneventful appointment is a good appointment. Hope you are able to enjoy letting everyone know your wonderful news!
ReplyDeleteSo happy that things are "uneventful". Spilling the beans is definitely scary, but it's one more step forward :)
ReplyDeletei think that's one of the reasons that everyone in the world *did* know what happened to us... at least no one is too surprised when we're not 'normal' about this pregnancy, even if they still expect us to be.
ReplyDeletesharing the news is horribly scary but still a positive step :) good luck!
Great news.
ReplyDeleteWoohoo! Congrats on a great appointment.
ReplyDeleteI don't think I could have survived without my doppler. That thing was a life saver for me. Not only that, it became another way for me to connect with my baby on a daily basis. I'm glad you got one. It provides such peace of mind.
ReplyDeleteGood luck with sharing the news. Everyone is going to be so happy and excited for you!
So glad things are going well. :-) I hope that they continue to be "uneventful".
ReplyDeleteEnjoy sharing your news!
Yay for the Doppler and the uneventfulness!!
ReplyDeleteGlad your appt went well and that the Doppler is bringing you peace of mind...it always did me:)
ReplyDeleteAs far as what people will say once they find out your pregnant...just be prepared for every dumb comment you heard when going through IF treatments or a miscarriage..same will happen with pregnancy...I have had people say to me oh now that your pregnant you will be popping them out left and right....I just say yep and walk away when really I want to say some pretty nasty things...or ramble off all that has had to go into this pregnancy in order to maintain it or that the mere fact they still think getting pregnant is our issue..People are clueless just be prepare:(
HOORAY!!!!
ReplyDeletePerhaps it's just me, but I've been using The Telling as a time to let people know that this hasn't been an easy journey for us. Maybe it's lame to talk about infertility now, but I almost need them to know how hard IF is - and why we will not be 'normal' pregnant people. I don't typically go into the details, but when I get the response "about damn time!" I have, without fail, blurted out "well, it's not been for lacking of trying for seven years."
I know you'll tell what's in your heart to share, but if anyone upsets you, you give me their name and I'll kick their a$$. :)
I am so glad everything is going well!! The doppler helped me a lot too. I am glad it has provided you with some reassurance!! Hope you had fun telling your family!! Thinking of you!!
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad that the appointment went well and that you are loving the doppler. Let me know how things go with sharing the news! I can't wait to hear everyone's reaction. :)
ReplyDeleteSo excited that you're telling everyone. I'm sure this will be nerve-racking, but very nice!
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad it went well! I remember finding out no u/s until 20 weeks and looking at them like they were off their rockers, LOL. Being high risk doesn't up that number at all? Hmmm.
ReplyDeleteAnywho, have fun spilling the beans! Woohoo!
I am so relieved that the doppler has brought you reassurance. I am sure "telling" will be a little nervewracking, but I am so glad to hear things continue to go well and I am sure this will too.
ReplyDeleteGood luck with the telling. Sounds like you are entering a phase of feeling less uncertainty, and that's fantastic. Hourray for the doppler!
ReplyDeleteSuch great news and awesome about the doppler!! Have fun telling the world tomorrow!!
ReplyDeleteGood luck with the telling, I'm sure it will go great.
ReplyDeleteYea! So glad that everything is going well! And super excited that you got that Doppler! It is so reassuring to hear that little heartbeat thumping away! Mine is a mover too and you don't realize how much they get around, but sometimes, I can't keep little one on the Doppler for longer than 15 seconds! We are going for our "20" week on the 16th, praying it's good and fun!
ReplyDeleteToday's the day! Enjoy making your announcement today!
ReplyDeleteI hope you've had fun making the announcement! Try to enjoy it when people treat you like a "normal" pregnant woman and you aren't able to (or choose not to) explain any different. Though it can be hard, it can help to make you feel more "normal" about the pregnancy and enjoy it with less anxiety.
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