Wow..it is kinda sad and exciting to be ICLW time again. Sad because it means August is almost over and I have to go back to work - but exciting to be able to connect with new people and have 'fresh blood' visit my blog :)
A brief recap on me. Spring 2010 we started TTC. Didn't get anywhere for a year. On the month we were supposed to start fertility testing, we received our first BFP! At the 12 week ultrasound we realized we had lost the baby at 9.5 weeks. The next time we were scheduled to start our testing, we received our second BFP. This time, we found out we lost the baby at 6 weeks and were diagnosed with a blighted ovum. We immediately went for testing the month after and found out I had really high FSH and DH had some sperm issues. My natropath suggested some herbs and vitamins for both of us and suggested I go on a gluten free diet. 2nd month of this regime, we get a surprise BFP! This time it sticks and we are now 30 weeks pregnant. Not sure what we are having yet. This has been an incredibly emotional and anxiety filled pregnancy as I've worried about every sign and symptom along the way.
I'd like to say this blog is riveting and enlightening and goes beyond day to day feelings and events, but unfortunately for the most part, it is a place for me to get out whatever I need to get out.
I hope you stick around though! Thanks for the visit!
I am so happy that things are going well for you with this pregnancy. You are a huge inspiration for me as I am on my 4th pregnancy after 3 early losses. I have gone back and read through just about all of your early pregnancy posts and see that you felt exactly the same way that I feel right now. Nervous, anxious, always planning for the worst. It is so incredibly hard. I don't know how you were able to wait until 9 weeks for an ultrasound. I have my next one this Friday at almost 7 weeks and I feel like I have been waiting an eternity! Anyways, I wanted to say again that I am so happy for you!! You must be so excited to meet your baby in just a few weeks time. Best of luck to you! :) Thanks again for being so honest in your blog. It has helped me out a lot.
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry to hear about your losses, but so happy to hear that you're going strong at 30 weeks! Congratulations!
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I'm glad to hear that you are so close to meeting your baby. I hope things continue to go well!
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Stopping in for ICLW. So sorry to hear about the tough road you have had to travel down, but congratulations on your little miracle! Won't be long before you get to hold him/her in your arms. Wishing you all the best!
ReplyDeleteHi from ICLW...I hope your next 10 weeks are happy & healthy!!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your pregnancy! It must be really exciting to be so close to the finish line. I hope the next 10 weeks go well for you.
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Three quarters of the way through... trust me, it just goes faster from here on out. Hope that the next ten weeks are uneventful, and that your wee one arrives happy and healthy!
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Here from ICLW. I love hearing about your vitamins and gluten-free diet, prior to the pregnancy. I've been taking supplements and doing a lot of gluten-free eating, but still eat pasta or a pastry or sandwich here or there. Maybe I should be more strict! Curious if you had certain symptoms that prompted her to suggest gluten free?
ReplyDeleteYour last ultrasound pic is adorable. Congratulations on 30+ weeks!
Hello from ICLW...so sorry for your struggles but so happy to hear that this pregnancy is going well! Best of luck to you!!
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