Our little bundle is here! From years of infertility, IVF, 2 subchorionic hemorrhages to our little bundle…what a journey. Jacob Henry arrived right on his due date, 1/21/10. My water broke at 1:43 am and we arrived at the hospital an hour later. I started having contractions and was given Pitocin to bring on the intensity. I got my epidural at 6 am and was ready to push by 10:00 am. After pushing for only 30 min, Jacob was born at 10:30 am and was 8 lbs 1 0z, 21 inches long. He is beautiful and was well worth the wait. I hope one day I can tell him all about what Mommy and Daddy went through to have him and he will truly know how much we loved him, even before we met him. He is the most wanted baby in history! 
Jacob is here! January 31, 2010
Gettin There December 24, 2009
36 weeks today. My baby s so active and I love feeling him move. I can’t wait to meet him.
I’ve been slacking… November 25, 2009
I am 32 weeks, can you freaking believe it!? My baby boy is moving, growing, and making me pee constantly. Heartburn is killer and my feet are swollen like crazy…but I am loving this. Of course I am not currently in labor so all of this joy may be reduced once that kicks in. I recently heard that IVF patients deliver 2-4 weeks early, any truth to that? I will just have to wait and see.
It has been awhile October 13, 2009
I can’t even remember the last time I posted something…but I am back with an update. We are busily preparing for our little bundle who is now in his 26th week of gestation. He moves around like a wild man and it makes me so indescribably happy. The infertility and subchorionic hemorrhages will not be forgotten but it seems so long ago that I felt such worry and insecurity about my little one. We built his crib on Sunday and the nursery is finally coming together. I have 100 days to go until I meet my little Jacob Henry but I feel so connected with him already. I have gained about 20 lbs in my 26 weeks which, I guess, is okay. Late night bowls of cereal with whole milk may be a contributing factor but I am feeling pretty healthy. Well, I will try to post another update soon.
It’s a… September 2, 2009
BOY!!! I cannot believe it. We found out on Saturday and I was absolutely shocked. I am still shocked. Oh what to name you, my son. Everything on his anatomy scan was perfect and measuring perfect for his gestation. I will be 20 weeks tomorrow, half way there. After all that we’ve been through-making it to 20 weeks is a huge milestone.
16 weeks today! August 6, 2009
I am feeling so lucky and blessed. I know we have a long way to go, but after years of infertility and 2 subchorionic hemorrhages, 16 weeks seems like a miracle. We had a Dr’s appointment today and hearing that beautiful heartbeat will never get old. I have gained 8 lbs in my 16 weeks and the nausea is pretty much gone. I do get headaches but I’m hoping those will begin to subside. My belly is definitely “blooming” and I do not fit in my regular clothes at all. I am starting to feel movement but I haven’t had a nice solid kick yet. I cannot wait for that.
Happy Update July 18, 2009
I had an ultrasound this morning. It had been 5 weeks since my last one which showed 2 SCH’s roughly the same size, 2.5 cm at the largest point. I was so nervous for this morning, it seems like it has been forever since I saw my baby. My first relief was seeing the heartbeat, it was 158, still normal for 13 weeks. He/she looked great, measured perfectly on point. The u/s tech looked for a long while for the SCH’s and I feel that she did a very thorough job-and they were nowhere to be found. After she took all of her measurements she went back to the baby and burned us a DVD of him/her. The baby was sleeping so she had me cough and the baby woke up and stretched the legs straight out and arched his/her back. It was the cutest and most magical moment in my life. Seeing its little feet and lips I am drunk with joy.
After 4 years of infertility, IVF, and 9 weeks of these hemorrhages endangering my baby, this is one of the happiest days of my life.
~Ginny EDD 1/21/10
Oh the Sound of Lub Dub June 30, 2009
I am now 10w5d and I had a routine OB appointment today. They weighed me, took my bloodpressure, took my pee and we waited for the Doc. He had me lay down, we were going to try to find the heartbeat with the Doppler. He told me we may not hear anything but we will try. It took several minutes but it was there-what a joyous sound!! Lub dub lub dub…160 bpm. I gave my husband the thumbs up. I don’t know why I worry so much about losing this baby…oh wait yeah I do-I am infertile, I have 2 subchorionic hemorrhages, I love this baby, etc. The doc gave me a script for another ultrasound to check on the hemorrhage, I think I will wait 2 weeks when I really start worrying about hearing that heartbeat again. My husband and I decided against the early down syndrome screening, there isn’t a chance I will terminate and although I really would like to know, it will give me 1 more thing to race through my mind everyday, why add to my worry list.
A Normal Pregnancy Post June 20, 2009
Instead of dwelling on infertility, increased risks of miscarriage, and of course my fear of the unknown, I am going to write a ‘typical’ pregnancy post. I am now 9w2d pregnant and am beginning to show. I am sure that it is just bloating or water retention, but I am happy to see it. Other women onblogs and message boards that I have been reading are whining and moaning about theirpants not fitting and how their tight shirts feel uncomfortable…not me. Bring it on-I have been waiting for this bump for four years and everyday I check for changes and growth with excitement and joy. At 7 weeks the nausea really set in. I have to be snacking constantly in order to have some relief, and at 8 weeks no amount of snacking could ease the discomfort. At 8w3d I finally threw up. It was after my husband made me a greasy grilled cheese sandwich. The worst part of that night was, no matter how many times I threw up, the nausea never subsided. At 9 weeks, I threw up again…take my advice don’t ever drink orange juice after a bowl of ice cream. But don’t confuse this update as complaining-I welcome the nausea and I have heard by more than 1 source that morning sickness is a sign of a strong pregnancy. That is music to my infertile ears.
8 Weeks Pregnant, Complicated June 12, 2009
I made it to 8 weeks, which is a small milestone. The miscarriage rate drops somewhat now and will drastically drop at 12. I found out some interesting info at my last ultrasound. My SCH has started clotting, and is now, hopefully dissolving. The babies heartbeat was normal, 121, so I was discharged from my RE’s office. I had my first, regular OB appt and I showed her my most recent u/s. She has never before seen a measurement of an SCH in mL…they are always measured in cm or mm. I am greatly confused now because what I thought was a massive 13 cm bleed is really 13 mL. It will be measured again tomorrow, in cm this time, but I will have no idea if it has shrunk. I am just praying for a strong heartbeat and a little peace of mind.
