Baby Update - 18 Weeks

How many weeks?  18 weeks

How am I feeling?  Still feeling great!  My body seems to be taking the progesterone injections quite well.  I haven’t really had any of the horrible side effects I read about.  My face is starting to break out like it did during my first trimester, and I’m sore for a couple of days at the injection site.  Other than that, everything’s been great.

What’s new this week?  With each passing week, I feel Camryn move around and kick more and more…such a cool feeling!

Doctor’s appointment?  I had my weekly appointment yesterday.  I got my third progesterone injection.  I’m starting to get used to them.  Corey and I have laughed the last 2 weeks because before I get the injection, I ask the nurse to please count “1,2,3” before giving me the shot.  Both times the nurse said “Sure, I can do that” but on both occasions failed to count!  I’m lying on the table waiting to hear “1,2,3” then the next I know there’s the little poke that makes me jump every time.  Maybe it’s better that they don’t count…who knows:).

Weight gain?  11 lbs – no change from last week.

Baby preparation?  I keep looking at the pictures of the bedding I picked out, and much to my surprise, I still like it.  I may have changed my mind on the furniture though.  I know we still have plenty of time so I’m not that worried about it.

I just want to thank all of you for your prayers over this pregnancy.  I am so excited that everything has been progressing so smoothly.  I have been enjoying this pregnancy, and it’s all thanks to your many, many prayers.  Camryn, Corey, and I are so very blessed to have such wonderful, caring, and thoughtful friends and family!

Baby Update - 17 Weeks

How many weeks?  17 weeks

How am I feeling?  I’ve actually had a little boost of energy this week.  Too bad I really can’t do anything with itJ  That’s perfectly ok because being a couch potato is what is best for the baby right now.  I’m willing to do whatever it takes to keep her cooking as long as possible. 

What’s new this week?  There really isn’t anything new this week so I thought I’d announce the baby’s name…well, her first name anyways.  We decided to name this little miracle Camryn!  We’re still debating on a middle name so if y’all have any suggestions, please feel free to share.

Doctor’s appointment?  I had my weekly appointment yesterday.  I got my second progesterone injection, my cervix measured long, and the stitch is still in place.  Yay!!!

Weight gain?  11 lbs – That’s right 2 lbs. in 1 week.  I asked my doctor about it and there’s no concern at this time so I will gladly keep on snacking!

Baby preparation?  Even though I planned on waiting a while to pick out things for Camryn’s nursery, I found myself doing a lot of online “looking” this week.  I found some really cute bedding and furniture, but I’m not making any purchases just yet.  I want to make sure I still like what I picked out in a few weeks.  These days my mind changes oftenJ

Baby Update

How many weeks?  16 weeks

How am I feeling?  I’ve been feeling pretty good lately.  Doing a lot better with thinking crazy things and imagining the worst possible thing’s going to happen.  I’m much more relaxed and really starting to enjoy this pregnancy.  I know everyone’s prayers are helpingJ 

What’s new this week?  I started my progesterone injections on Wednesday.   It really wasn’t that bad.  The only side effects I’ve noticed so far is my hip is a little sore at the injection site, I have minor headaches when I wake up, and this morning I was a little nauseous but it went away after eating.  Also, I think I’m starting to feel the baby move!  I wasn’t sure at first since it’s still a little early but my doctor said it’s very possible to notice movement earlier with a subsequent pregnancy.

Doctor’s appointment?  My appointment Thursday went very well.  He checked my cervix which seems to be doing great.  I will be going back to the doctor every week for cervix checks.  He wants to keep a close eye on it since it was already dilating before I had the cerclage.  And the best news of all…we’re having a little girl!!!  This will be confirmed at my 20-week anatomy ultrasound but my doctor’s pretty sure it’s a girl.

Weight gain?  9 lbs - Corey and I compared my belly pictures from this pregnancy so far with my pictures from when I was pregnant with Connor.  I knew I started showing much earlier with this one but I was really surprised to learn that my belly now is about the size of what it was when I was 21-23 weeks pregnant with Connor!

Baby preparation?  Not much baby prep yet.  We know which room is going to be the nursery, and I started looking at furniture and bedding online.  We have plenty of time to get all that stuff sorted out. So for now, I’m going to enjoy the pregnancy and worry about those decisions later.