Thanks to everyone for your supportive comments on and around Charlotte's birthday. I really don't know how I would be managing without you all. You make me feel like I belong somewhere.
Even though we have officially passed the one-year mark, we still have our first Easter to manage. Last year I was chowing down leftover chocolate when I was admitted to the hospital as Easter was way earlier.
Easter is one of my favorite holidays. I love the colors, the hope of spring, the longer hours of sunlight, all of it. I love bunnies and eggs and all of the symbols. I love the Easter hymns and the joy of the music after the gloominess of Lent. Such a refreshing holiday.
Of course, this year a lot of the meaning isn't there. What else is new.
My mom and dad are coming tomorrow for the weekend. I'm anxious to see how it will go. There was no mention of Charlotte's birthday, first nor last, and I really think they forgot. I'm anxious to see if they will clue in when they see the flowers from our minister and the half eaten butterfly cake still on the counter.
I'm almost 10 weeks into this pregnancy now. I'm settling into the belief that I just might be in this for the long haul. Our ObGyn was elated at our early ultrasound results, and she says my uterus is measuring right on. I don't know what to think really. Part of me really believes that this baby is going to come home in the fall, and the other part of me is thinking who am I kidding. So many strikes against me.
I had a follow up appt with my hematologist, and my platelets have stabilized at over 100, so there's no cause for real concern there right now. The bad news is that my iron levels are dangerously low, and that's not good. I was already taking an iron supplement in addition to the prenatal vitamin, but it wasn't helping. Not only does it mean that I have extra fatigue added to the typical first trimester tiredness, but it also increases my chances for a preterm and/or IUGR baby. Great. Just what I need- extra stats against me there.
So, I have to start a prescription strength iron supplement and hope that helps.
I am starting to show, a little. I like that, but it's going to make the secret-keeping a little trickier. I already have mat clothes so at least I don't have to risk running into anyone at the one and only maternity store in town. My normally proportionate waist is now square, and most of my bras are too small. Tummy is getting round. Oh dear. I really hope I can hide this for a few more weeks without arising too much suspicion. This is earlier than I showed with Charlotte, but I think you're supposed to show earlier the second time around.
Happy Easter, everyone.
6 comments:
That is such great news, thanks for sharing it with us! In my experience, showing early and IUGR don't always go together, but everyone is different! Happy Easter to you and your family!
hope your parents help you out over the holiday :)
That is so exciting, I'm wishing and hoping so many good things for you!
I hope you can have a peaceful weekend with your family.
There are so many things to worry about with another pregnancy. I'm way behind you in weeks but all those thoughts are already racing through my head. I think it's only natural.
After the terrile tragedy with Charlotte your OB & MFM/Peri are going to do everything they can to keep you and your baby healthy.
I hope you can have an uneventful pregnancy!
Happy Easter to you too! I am glad to hear the ultrasound went well!
I truly believe that you will bring home a baby this fall. Sometimes you just have to have faith. It's hard, but it's all we've got.
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