8 weeks. Wow.
Ok, so I’m at 8 weeks today. If Sprog is still with us, there’s every chance he’s going to stay with us. I’m starting to feel like this might work. Ultrasound (and graduation!) tomorrow, and I’m so excited. Terrified, but excited.
Yesterday wasn’t as bad as I’d feared. I imagine I was just so busy that I didn’t have time to obsess over my sour stomach as I do when I’m at home. Still tired like a hibernating bear, though. What I want more than anything right now is to be allowed to go back to bed. Grrrrr.
A few GI cramps – thanks, prune juice! – sent me running to the bathroom, terrified that a miscarriage was underway. *sigh* Don’t think I’ll ever be over that fear. At 38 weeks I’ll feel my first contractions and be convinced I’m losing the baby. Funny, but not funny, really. Boobs are sore, skin is clear, self is exhausted beyond the mortal capacity to bear exhaustion, nausea is livable but present.
And tomorrow is an ultrasound that will ease my mind for at least 4 days (I find I’m ok with believing baby is not dead for at least 3.5 days post-ultrasound. So much faith I have!) Which, of course, leaves the next 3.5 days to get through. I don’t know how I’m going to get through the next 8 weeks with only an odd testing ultrasound or two to get me through the weeks of fear.
That’s about all from here. Oh yeah, except that Brenda at Hope Springs Infertile delivered her twins yesterday, and Emily at IF this Works goes in for her scheduled c-section today. Go over & wish them happy baby-days if you get the chance.
I am so glad you are doing well…and every day is a new milestone!
Hope the ickies stay away and I can’t wait to hear about the US.
Hugs!
Looking forward to the US.
I’m with you. Even averaging US ever 2 weeks or so, by the time the next one was due, I had serious doubts that I was still pregnant:).
Hang in there!
Yay! Happy 8w and graduation! I go 2w between u/s’s and they kill me; I sympathize with those who have tried soooo hard to get pregnant and then are considered “normal” and get maybe 2 their entire pg with their ob/midwife. At one time, we swore we’d never have an u/s… But after our history, I think I’d freak if someone even suggested not having one.
As to the running to the bathroom. I’m almost 21w and I do the same thing. Whenever I feel the urge to “go”, I’m always concerned that one of the babies is waiting to be born. And it scares the hell out of me. I have been known to ask my husband to come with me, just in case one of them is being born. He’s a good guy. The things we do for love…
Good luck with the ultrasound and graduation tomorrow! I hope you get lots of fantastic news that will help keep you sane for a nice long while. Can’t wait for the update.
HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY 8 weeks!!!
And yes, you are over a major ass (100th?) hump and the stats are SO in your favor– whoo hoo!
Can’t wait to hear how things go tomorrow, and hope that the good stuff lasts more than 3.5 days this time. But I get it, I really really do.
Thinking of you and wishing you all good things always!
Including many blissful sanctioned naps and food that your body tolerates.
xo
Kate
I will be thinking of you tomorrow and hope this u/s brings you at least 5 days of comfort!
Yay for 8 weeks!!! I too had some cramping today and was in the bathroom 100 times. Unbelievably scary at times. Now, I will be stalking your update tomorrow!
I updated my blog – good news all around!!!
8 Words
8 Wows
8 w00ts
8 Walkies
8 Wonderfuls
8 Wishes
8 Warmfuzzies
8 Weeks
I like 8. I had to cheat a bit to find good “W” words. I look forward to hearing more great news in the weeks to come.
Eight has always been my favorite number. I am just so happy that things continue to go well.
Thinking of you this ultrasound day, hope you have immediately clearly wonderfully great news, and so you can relax for a few moments. I am not sure I could be wishing harder for anything, than for this to work out perfectly for you.
Your wishing dolls are perched where I see and touch them everyday, it was so sweet of you to offer magic along with the science. Since really, that is what this is all about.
Sending wishes to you that your appointment is early so you don’t have to wait. Looking forward to your update!
XO
Kate
can you please tell me why I did not ask you when your appointment was? Because now?
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apparently I have a little OCD to contend with.
thinking of you,
k