It seems like this pregnancy has flown by SO fast! I really started to realize it this past week when I was checking my pregnancy progress tracker on my phone. The "update" for this week started talking about what to do if I go into pre-term labor, and explaining what Braxton Hicks contractions-- then the realization that I'm at the end smacks me in the face. So I start thinking back about what all i've been through to bring this baby boy into the world, and although I'm not regretful for this blessing, it's still funny to think back about the last 7-8 months.
When I first found out I was pregnant, I was in a state of disbelief. Due to my PCOS and reproductive system mess-up thanks to the Depo-shot! I couldn't believe that it was actually true, and we were having a baby. I believe that I even sent a picture of my "barely" positive pregnancy test to my doctor (who has been wonderful, by the way) to make sure that I wasn't crazy! That sweet doctor got me in for a blood test that day-- and I was 100 percent pregnant! However, my progesterone was really, really low, so I started taking progesterone pills and creams immediately. I had to stay on them until I was 12 weeks along.
In the meantime, I had the WORST stomach issues that I could have ever imagined! I suffered with morning sickness until up to week 18- yuck! I was unable to "go to the bathroom" until somewhere close to my 4th month-- even after seeing a specialist. It was a miserable time! Finally, when I was 1/2 way through my second trimester, my terrible stomach issues finally went away!
I had always promised myself that I would never turn into that "crazy pregnant lady"... but I did (and sometimes I still am). My craziness really showed after our 20-week anatomy scan, when we were told that a spot was seen on our baby's heart, and that we would need to see a high-risk OB to get it checked out. Even though my doctor reassured me that it was probably nothing, and I didn't need to freak out... I freaked out anyways. Luckily, there was nothing wrong with Parker's heart, but I swear that day was one of the scariest of my life. I would have been devastated if something would have been abnormal with his precious little heart!
My next venture down the crazy path was when I "googled" pre-eclampsia. I think that googling should be outlawed when your pregnant- it's the worst thing ever! My doctor wanted me to do a baseline urine collection over a weekend to monitor the protein in my pee to make sure that it didn't rise over the next few months. So, of course, I assume that I have pre-eclampsia and i'm going to have to deliver Parker way too early and he'll have developmental issues... oh wait, and wikipedia said that I might DIE having my baby! So... being the crazy lady that I was- I texted my doctor for reassurance that I won't die and that I probably don't even have pre-eclampsia... at this point, I'm sure that I am the patient that every nurse and doctor in the office is laughing at. Although, I still feel like I haven't been "THAT" bad! Haha!
My latest annoying pregnancy symptom... my "chubby" baby has decided to lay on my sciatic nerve and SI-joint. Sounds lovely, right? Wrong! Thankfully, physical therapy has helped a little, but it's still very uncomfortable to walk or roll over! Hey, worst case scenario is that I only have to wait like 9 more weeks to evict the little guy!
All of that being said- I am SO thankful that I have came this far in this pregnancy without any major healthcare issues. I do NOT have pre-eclampsia. I do NOT have gestational diabetes. My baby is perfectly healthy. I AM able to work and live a normal, everyday life. So far, I've not gone into pre-term labor. I've not gained an excessive amount of weight, and actually I think i've only gained 8 pounds total from my pre-pregnancy weight.... although I bet that will soon change! I haven't had any excessive swelling... yet! I DO have the best doctor in the world, and I am so glad that I've found someone so wonderful to deliever my son into the world-- if anyone ever needs an OB/GYN, let me know- I know the best one in Knoxville! She always goes the extra mile to be extra thorough with me and Baby Parker! So all in all, I have been so lucky in this pregnancy and I hope and pray that continues through to delivery of my baby!
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