Monday, January 24, 2011

Relief!!!

Last night I was awake from nearly 3am on. I only sleep in two hour increments and am used to it but when I woke up, my mind started racing and it wouldn't stop. All the things that I put in my post yesterday were swimming in my head.

I decided to stay home from school and got in to my OB. They offer to have you come in and see a nurse and listen to the fetal heart beat, and so I did.

There it was...beating away. It was pretty cool because you could hear my heartbeat (slower and louder) and my little one's behind it, faster and softer. The nurse was so sweet and so kind I could have hugged her. So yes, this pregnancy isn't like the other ones. After spotting, a follow-up showed that all is ok!

So, I'm doing my best and focusing on now. Damn it, I'm going to enjoy this pregnancy! I'm can happily (and not reluctantly) say that I'm officially in the 2nd trimester!

We've also changed our minds and are getting a doppler. :)

Thank you for all of your support and also, thank you to Hope and Browniris for nominating me for a blog award! I'm going to post it tomorrow!
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44 comments:

  1. Good Egg HatchedJanuary 24, 2011 at 4:09 PM

    Hey -- I'm here from LFCA...just wanted to share a little success story (because wow, did it help me to hear them when I was going through it)...I had spotting at both seven weeks AND 28 weeks (um, can you say heart attack? discovered it in bathroom just after arriving at work one morning and thought I would die as I drove myself to the hospital), and the product of that pregnancy -- and all that fear -- is upstairs talking to himself in his crib when he should be napping. I know how scary it is, but the truth is that bleeding is much more common than you know going into a pregnancy, and the odds are overwhelmingly in your favor. It's hard to believe that your body will do what it's supposed to when it's disappointed you in the past, but try to trust in it. And get that dopper if you think it will help! Once you feel movement your anxiety will plummet and you will grow more and more confident.

    Interestingly, I have also grappled with Asherman's, most recently after my c-section last Feb. Still have another hysteroscopy ahead of me. Asherman's can sometimes cause little placenta things (it seems it did in my case) so that may be something to ask your doctor about.

    The good news is that once you are holding your baby you will forget about all this stress! I swear!

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  2. AdeleJanuary 24, 2011 at 4:16 PM

    Yes!!! I'm so glad, Kelly. Exhaling for you.

    And you DESERVE to enjoy this pregnancy.

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  3. HopeJanuary 24, 2011 at 4:18 PM

    Yay! Glad you went in.

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  4. BethJanuary 24, 2011 at 4:32 PM

    so, so glad to hear this :)

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  5. tishiJanuary 24, 2011 at 4:38 PM

    Sooooo happy for you!!!

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  6. RebeccaJanuary 24, 2011 at 5:34 PM

    So glad to hear this!!!!

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  7. cdgJanuary 24, 2011 at 5:39 PM

    Glad that all is well today. hang in there!!!

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  8. LexJanuary 24, 2011 at 5:43 PM

    I'm so glad that you went in and that you'll soon be able to hear that little heart beating away whenever you want! Congrats on being in the elusive second trimester!

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  9. rebeccaJanuary 24, 2011 at 5:46 PM

    So glad you went and were able to get the reassurance you needed!

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  10. HopeJanuary 24, 2011 at 5:50 PM

    I am so very happy for you. What a wonderful doctor's office to allow you to come in and have the heartbeat checked any time.

    Sounds like getting a doppler will be a good decision for you, but hopefully you won't have any more scares like this one!

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  11. AlexJanuary 24, 2011 at 5:54 PM

    This is so wonderful! I'm proud of you for taking charge and going in to hear your little one. And a doppler may be a good idea... Love it!

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  12. SaraJanuary 24, 2011 at 6:27 PM

    This is great news! :)

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  13. AnonymousJanuary 24, 2011 at 6:27 PM

    Wonderful!! And sounds like a great OB if they're happy to let you come in for reassurance. :-)

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  14. ~C~January 24, 2011 at 6:34 PM

    I'm so relieved to see this update!

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  15. Still A Guest RoomJanuary 24, 2011 at 6:38 PM

    Such great news!!!!!

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  16. AllisonJanuary 24, 2011 at 6:41 PM

    Oh happy day!! I'm glad you didn't wait, Kelly. And I hope you were able to rest after your appointment.

    It sounds like your OBs office is taking good care of you. For that, I am happy. ((((Hugs!))))

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  17. AnonymousJanuary 24, 2011 at 7:13 PM

    My ob's office didn't mention anything like that. I wonder if they have anything similar. I'm so glad that you were able to hear the heartbeat and feel better about things after that. You should enjoy this pregnancy, it is happening!

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  18. BethJanuary 24, 2011 at 7:28 PM

    I have been following your blog for a while but have yet to write anything - just wanted you to know that I also expercienced 4 miscarriages and I am SO HAPPY FOR YOU! That fear never goes away...but doing heart rate checks or having your own baby doppler WILL HELP A TON! I went in once a week to get heart rate checks...and now baby is moving like crazy so that is a constant reminder! I will hope and pray that your pregnancy continues to go well - SO HAPPY FOR YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  19. AndreaJanuary 24, 2011 at 7:47 PM

    Yea!!!! So happy you heard that little gallop of a beautiful heartbeat. It's truly like no other sound.

    As for the doppler, good call! I have one that was leant to me by a friend and its such a comfort. Once, I was riddled with anxiety and found myself checking on little bunny at 2am. When I heard that sweet sound, I could then go to sleep. The one I'm using is by Baby Beats.

    Live in this moment Kelly....I hit the 26w mark today and it goes by so quickly. Not without anxiety, as I still have it, but embrace all that you can :)

    xxx

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  20. AnonymousJanuary 24, 2011 at 7:48 PM

    You've got an award on my blog.

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  21. HeatherJanuary 24, 2011 at 8:05 PM

    I LOVE LOVE LOVE my Doppler. I'd be so worried without it. I hope it brings you some peace of mind too.

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  22. And so it goesJanuary 24, 2011 at 9:06 PM

    Oh, what a releif~ I am so relieved for you. Thanks for the update. Doing a joyful dance for you that you got to hear the heartbeat and hopefully relax a teeny tiny bit and like you say, ENJOY, this amazing time.

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  23. UnknownJanuary 24, 2011 at 9:32 PM

    all I can say is...YAY!

    You put a much needed smile on my face:)

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  24. tara @ the every thingsJanuary 24, 2011 at 9:44 PM

    YAY!! big smile here the whole time i read this!!!!

    n good for u for getting a Doppler i wish i had one!

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  25. AnonymousJanuary 24, 2011 at 9:51 PM

    I'm so glad you got your peace of mind! :)

    My doppler has saved my sanity many a day & I don't regret getting it at all!

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  26. AnonymousJanuary 24, 2011 at 10:09 PM

    SO glad you went in to the doc today! Yay for that speedy little heartbeat! Have fun with the dopplar. I wanted one, but forced myself not to. :-)

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  27. Nick and KristiJanuary 25, 2011 at 4:51 AM

    Im so happy you got to hear the heartbeat and gained relief and reassurance:) But most of all glad your little babe is safe and sound!!!

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  28. AnonymousJanuary 25, 2011 at 6:13 AM

    WONDERFUL news!x

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  29. LisaJanuary 25, 2011 at 7:56 AM

    what a relief!! I'm so glad you went in and had the heartbeat checked. Best sound ever, isn't it?

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  30. AnonymousJanuary 25, 2011 at 9:14 AM

    I'm so glad everything is going well! <3

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  31. DawnJanuary 25, 2011 at 9:16 AM

    Yay, I'm so glad you got an appointment and some relief. Great idea about getting the doppler!

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  32. AlisonJanuary 25, 2011 at 9:43 AM

    Good choice on the doppler :) It has seriously saved me countless sleepless nights, even now at 38 weeks I still use it!!!! Best pregnancy purchase ever!!!!

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  33. Secret SloperJanuary 25, 2011 at 10:06 AM

    Really good news, Kelly. I'm so glad.

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  34. AnonymousJanuary 25, 2011 at 10:54 AM

    YAY!! *Happy dance*

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  35. Glass Case of EmotionJanuary 25, 2011 at 1:40 PM

    I think a Doppler is a great idea for all of us loss ladies. It can't hurt to ease our minds- and help us get some sleep.

    So happy to hear things continue to go well Kelly! Yay!

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  36. erikaJanuary 25, 2011 at 1:57 PM

    I also agree, the Doppler is a good thing to have at hand. You can listen to the LO anytime you feel like it. That's always so re-assuring.
    I am very happy for the good news and that it helped you to feel better!

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  37. DeniJanuary 25, 2011 at 3:01 PM

    I was thinking from the first line of this... Kelly needs a Doppler! I have one, it was on Amazon (not super $$) and I LOVE it! I don't use it all the time b/c I don't want to freak myself out, but you can definitely tell the difference between you and baby and it is AWESOME!!!! I'm so glad they got you in to give you some peace of mind. I seriously understand! I'm so very happy for you and so glad all is going so well!!! Continuing to lift you up in prayer!!! I tell myself daily to enjoy this and our girls are so worth us enjoying every minute of them!!!

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  38. BirdieJanuary 25, 2011 at 3:31 PM

    I'm so happy for you!!!!

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  39. KrystalJanuary 25, 2011 at 5:05 PM

    I 100% understand how you feel! I was so relieved when they heard the heart beat last week @ 12 weeks. I know you had spotting and I know that makes it even more worrisome so I'm glad you got to hear the heart beat and get that relief as well!!

    I've been trying to convince my DH for a doppler. He said I couldn't get one if they didn't hear the heart beat on theirs last week.. they did and now he says that's not how he worded it. LOL men. :) Glad things are going well!

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  40. CeejayJanuary 25, 2011 at 7:29 PM

    Yay! I'm so happy you got some relief! And I hope the doppler prevents any further sleepless nights.

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  41. KakunaaJanuary 26, 2011 at 4:34 PM

    I am so glad you were able to get in and get some reassurance. Phew. And that you are able to settle in and enjoy things now :) I think the Doppler is a GREAT idea. Which reminds me...I totally have to use my fetal monitor and do some listening! HUGS!

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  42. AnonymousJanuary 26, 2011 at 10:53 PM

    I was exactly the same way. The doppler was a blessing and a curse but I'm so glad I had it! I travel a lot for my job, but pretty much refused to get on a plane until I hit 24 weeks due to crippling fear that I would lose another baby. I think it's pretty normal, but I'm hoping the doppler will help to ease some of your fears!

    Also, wanted to let you know that I just answered your question about maternity clothes on my blog. Also, I have a great giveaway going on...low entries, so you should enter, I'm sure you could use something special for the bambino!! :)

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  43. JennJanuary 27, 2011 at 2:46 PM

    Wonderful! And enjoy that doppler - they've saved my sanity before. :)

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  44. ALJanuary 27, 2011 at 4:18 PM

    kelly, I'm so sorry I haven't been able to comment but I have been reading your updates on my phone and was praying for you and your little one! I am SO SO happy that everything still looks great - like you, blood was always the first sign that everything was going terribly wrong and at my next appointment it would be confirmed so like you, i've been on pins and needles after I saw blood...so yay that everything looks good! Enjoy the doppler - I think it's a great idea and I'm still kinda kicking myself that I didn't get one.

    HAPPY 2nd tri! Praying for smooth, easy pregnancy for you the rest of the way. xoxo

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