4.08.2011

Where have I been and some big NEWS!

Where has the time gone? March 22 was the last time I've posted. WOW.

Well, I have a great excuse :)

As of yesterday, we are 9 weeks pregnant. This is our 6th pregnancy, so I'm hesitant to post this. In the past, I've posted before, only to have a bad appointment the next day. While we are nervous, we are also very excited and always want to share the news with people, regardless of our outcome.

We have a fantastic doctor who is "cautiously optimistic" right along with us. We've seen every specialist (and 2 of some of them). We've had every test taken. On paper, "everything's perfect!" Except... It hasn't been. So, I'm on every medicine known to man and then some!  We are treating all the typical causes of miscarriage in the hopes that I have something that isn't testable.

Each day, I take my regular prenatal, an extra folic acid, a baby aspirin, a prescription strength ibuprofen (I was taking 3), 2 blood thinner shots, and progesterone. Luckily, I'll get to stop taking the progesterone and the ibuprofen when we hit 12 weeks. The rest are there for the long haul. But, if stabbing myself in the stomach twice a day gets a baby here safe and sound, then I'll hold my breath twice a day and get over my fear of needles. (The first shot took me 45 minutes to do) I think what once we hit a certain point, I'll also add steroids to the mix. We lost our son, Lane, at 37 weeks, so one specialist recommended a steroid to ensure lung development happens quickly in case we have to deliver early.We were told that if ANYTHING is not perfect, he wouldn't hesitate to deliver as long as lungs are ready to go.

I'm starting to feel a little better.. which, to be honest, makes me nervous... but I'm finally up and off the couch. We have weekly doctor appointments with ultrasounds, so it is reassuring each week to see a heartbeat and how much change happens in 7 days. Right now, baby is 1.7 centimeters but has a head, body, arms, and legs...and, a little fluttering heart. Heartbeats have taken on such a powerful and stressful meaning to us in the last 3 years. We've had early ultrasounds before, but never "good" ones, so this is a new experience for us seeing the weekly growth like this.

So, cross everything you can cross, hold your breath, and say an extra prayer for us. Meanwhile, Dustin has once again, had to take over 100% of everything. I can't hardly even go downstairs. There is some cleaner (I think it is my homemade laundry soap) that makes me sick every time I smell it. I can't stand when the dishwasher is running either. The entire downstairs smells to me. It's just cleaner, but there's something in that I can't stand when I'm pregnant... at least in the beginning. I've been pregnant a total of 18 months, I think it is now.. and 12 of those months have been first trimester months where I'm helpless, sick, and glued to the couch and/or kneeling in front of some porcelain. So, Dustin has definitely taken on more than his fair share around here! (Lucky for me, we still have a toilet on the porch, so I can even head outside when the moment stirkes :))

It sounds like I'm making it up though.. "honey, that cleaner is going to make me sick... can you the laundry... and the dishes... and cook supper... and... ??" Hey... if it works ;)

*Just kidding, Dustin... it really makes me want to yak.


19 comments:

  1. Exciting news. I will definitely keep you in prayer that all goes well. God Bless. Hugs, Marty

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  2. Sending prayers from TN...prayer does work!!!

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  3. That is wonderful news!! Keeping you in my prayers! I did everything you are doing, minus ibuprofen, and it worked for us! Numb your belly with ice before the shot...it worked for me! ;)

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  4. Congrats! I will keep all 3 of you in my prayers!

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  5. Shannon! I am so happy for you and Dustin! So many thoughts and prayers, positive thoughts, you name it, it's happening from this side of the river for you all!
    Happy to see Catherine's comment above. Ya'll take care, and hey! Tell Dustin that laundry needs to be done, BUT there are paper plates instead of doing dishes!
    Take care of yourself girl. :)
    gail

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  6. So happy for you. Keeping the prayers a coming.

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  8. We're so excited for you, and like I told you the other day, we're both praying!! And I'll cook whatever you want if Dustin gets tired of doing it!

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  9. Congrats to you both! I will cross every thing possible, and add you to my talks with the man upstairs :)

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  10. Congratulations! This is wonderful news! I'm sending prayers and wishes for a beautiful, healthy baby. So very happy for you...

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  11. That's exciting news. You and your baby are in my prayers. Psalm 139 makes me smile when I think about the detail that God puts into creating each baby in the womb.

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  12. That's great news! I'm so happy for you!

    I guess this is really going to slow down those DIY projects! I will definitely keep you in my thoughts, and will have my church pray for you, Dustin, and the little one.

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  13. Congratulations! I am crossing everything!!!!! When I was pregnant I was sick as a dog too. It was ugly. My friend brought over some maternity clothes for me and I had to wash them like 6 times before I could wear them b/c the smell of her laundry detergent made me want to PUKE! Happy barfing:) I am thinking about you.

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  14. Hi, Shannon- Best of luck, and please t ell us you drink spring water? Avoid the crap in municipal water, it's too complicated, yet under-studied for safety. Most home filters do not take out the true culprits. I don't expect you to have the stomach or time to research this, but if you eventually research the history of water fluoridation, you'll learn it is poorly studied. When the EPA's own scientists need to sue the EPA to get unfluoridated water at their labs, there's trouble.
    Be well, Pat

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  15. Congrats to you both,, I hope everything goes well this time.. Take care!

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  16. Lots of prayers coming your way still. I'm so happy for you and Dustin! Love you!

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  17. Just saw this...

    CONGRATULATIONS, my dear! I am in awe of you guys, and I wish you the absolute best!

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  18. Hi Shannon, I just discovered you from your guest post on Gail's blog. I was scrolling backward from your home page and got to this news. I will keep you and your baby in my prayers for sure, you are a very strong person to be able to go through so much heartache and still keep trying. God bless you!

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