Yup, I am in double digits with this pregnancy - 10 weeks now.
I am feeling a bit like the winds are out of my sails today though. I just got back from the OB, and while it is not bad news - not at all - I was hoping for more.
Basically, the u/s today showed no real change to the SCH. We got a better view and measurement of this thing, and it hovers in the 1.5-2mm range. It is actually several smaller clots, all bunched together. So no real surprise that I continue to have spotting. The critter looks great (thank every deity!) and is measuring at 10w4d with a hb of 176. S/he is happy as a clam in there.
So while the critter is doing great, and I'm happy for that (very very happy for that!!!), I'm feeling a bit melancholy that "take-it-easy" rest continues. I said to Mr. P that I just want to have a normal experience for once. He just looked at me and said, "Normal went out the window for us several years ago." And I guess he's right.
I am starting to get a bit stir-crazy. I miss running errands, and am getting tired of being so dependent on Mr. P to do everything around the house. You know you've been cooped up for too long when you miss running errands.
I think I went into this appointment hoping some restrictions would be lifted - although who knows why I would think that given nothing has changed on the spotting front. But that's what I hoped for, rational or not, and now I'm bummed to be stuck in the same place again. On the couch, that is.
So u/s monitoring again in a week. Until then, on the couch I lay. Or lie. Whatever, either way I'm ain't going nowhere.
EDITED to add: Ok, I just read this over, and really, I need to stop whining. Things are good, the baby is good. What more do I need? Stop being such a whiney bitch, Pie! Really!
Repeat: Cold Peace
1 day ago
Sorry you are still on couch arrest. Just remember that you are doing everything you can to protect your little one.
ReplyDeleteI am sorry Pie! I have a hard time with two days of bed rest after ET, so I can't even imagine how tough this is for you. Know that you are doing everything you can for that little one.
ReplyDeleteQuick question for you- Did you have any muscle pain with the Depot? I was ready for the hot flashes and headache, but this is new for me. I'm halfway through month #1. Hoping my results are as good as yours were with this protocol!
don't feel bad about whining! pregnancy is hard and bed rest (even a little) sucks. though i really wish i had been on it because it may have saved my girls. please try to hang in there and take it easy. so much better to do that and be bored with no regrets than to push it and have any. but i know you must be so bored and feel useless. just think of yourself as an incubator for that lovely little pumpkin! hth :)
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YAY!!!
ReplyDeleteDon't worry about complaining...we are glad that you have something to complain about. :-) Just keep taking it easy and baking your bean. All of this will be workth it...as I'm sure you know.
ReplyDeleteYou're not whining! You worked really, really hard for this pregnancy! Congrats on 10 weeks.
ReplyDeleteMay I request a little composition? How about a "Pie's Top 10 Ways to Stay Sane on the Couch"? What you are facing is a big fear of mine and I'd like to be prepared in case it's needed. What do you DO all day long? I have been amazed at how well you seem to be handling this! Hang in there!
ReplyDeleteyou are rockstar. 10 weeks - how frikkin fast has that gone? I turn my back and baby P will be at college! Happy B Mr P.
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