9 Weeks 5 Days and All is Good!

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Our final appointment with Dr. K and scan today went really well! Our little bean looks amazing! He or she is still measuring a few days ahead of schedule at 9 Weeks, 5 Days today, and was moving his or her little arms all over the place. It was the most amazing sight ever! I had worked myself up into such a nervous mess before my appointment today, and the clinic, which is usually always right on schedule, was a half hour behind. I realize this is really not that long of a wait, but it was torture today! By the time the doctor walked into our room, I thought I would burst from anxiety, so when our little bean came up on the screen and Dr. K, said everything looked great, I completely lost it and bawled my eyes out. I can’t believe we’ve made it this far! I’m so relieved! Thank you God! Thank you, thank you! We still have a long way to go and if we get far enough along, I’ll have the re-occurrence of HELLP Syndrome to worry about too, but the progress we’ve made so far is huge!

9Weeks5DaysI’m still so nervous, but have decided to start documenting this pregnancy a little bit. Ah! Here it goes… See below.

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I’m leaving a bit of space in between just in case you want to stop reading now. I know these pregnancy updates can be a bit much to take when you’re in the throws of IF and don’t want to cause anyone any pain. I will not be offended if you need to stop here <3

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I don’t have too much of a bump yet, but here are my 8 and 9 week belly pics. There’s definitely a pooch there, but I’m not sure it’s officially a bump yet.

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How far along? 9 Weeks 2 Days based on LMP, but baby is measuring 9 Weeks 5 Days 🙂

Total weight gain? Nothing yet.

Maternity clothes? No, but my pants are starting to feel petty snug so I’m rocking lots of stretchy pants/shorts, jersey skirts and dresses.

Stretch marks? Nope.

Sleep: It’s all I want to do. Can’t get enough. Still waking up a lot pee in the middle of the night.

Best moment this week: Seeing our sweet little bean, wiggling his or her little arms and legs around!

Miss anything? Nothing right now. I’m just so happy to have made it this far and I pretty much gave up everything while I was trying to get pregnant so not much has changed. I guess the only thing would be sandwiches. I love sandwiches and you’re not supposed to have lunch meat when you’re pregnant and of course, all I want to eat this week is a sandwich : )

Movement: Baby’s moving up a storm, but I won’t feel it for quite some time still.

Food cravings/Aversions: Been craving salty foods. I have quite a few aversions right now. Cooked veggies are horrible, anything too greasy, eggs, meat, and basically everything. I’ve been feeling pretty queasy, lately so nothing is really too appealing except saltines, milk, cheese, especially Gouda and fruit smoothies.

Anything making you feel queasy or sick: Yep, see above.

Showing? Maybe? There’s definitely a little pooch there compared to before.

Gender: Don’t know yet.

Labor signs: None. Hopefully not for a very long time!

Symptoms: Nausea, constipation, still have sore sensitive breasts, major fatigue ( I just want to sleep all the time), still peeing a lot, and new this week, foot pain. I’m not sure if this is related to pregnancy, but my left foot has been bothering me the last week or so.

Belly button in or out? In.

Wedding ring on or off? On (most of the time). I have bad eczema on my hands, so I sometimes wear my rings on my necklace when I’m having a flare up. It seems to have gotten a bit better with pregnancy though 🙂

Happy or moody most of the time: Extremely happy. Also very emotional, but not in a bad way.

Looking forward to: Our first appointment with our regular OB tomorrow. I can’t wait to see her. We haven’t seen her since she identified that we had recurrent pregnancy loss and recommended us to an RE. It’s been over 2 years!

What’s Going on with Baby:

  • Baby has graduated from an embryo to a fetus.
  • Baby is measuring ahead of schedule at nearly 3cm! Exact measurement: 2.94cm.
  • Arms and legs are now almost fully formed and baby is dancing up a storm!

 

 

53 thoughts on “9 Weeks 5 Days and All is Good!”

  1. Oh my gosh, so happy for you hun. That is an adorable little wiggler you got going in that belly of yours. 😀 <3 So happy for you, and still thinking of you!!! Take care! xoxo

  2. His is such great news!! I known you still have a long road ahead, and all the fears that go along with it, but I wish you the best of luck enjoying every possible second!! Can’t wait for your next update!!

    1. Thanks hon. I’m trying so hard to just enjoy this moment and not think too far ahead. It’s so hard, but for the first time in as long as I can remember, I really have hope that it might be different this time. And of course that scares me too. If only we could just be carefree again. Maybe one day.

      Thinking about you so much and praying so hard your own miracle baby is it’s way very soon!

    1. Oh hon, I’m so grateful for you. You have no idea how much your support has helped me get through all of this. I honestly don’t know how I would have survived without you and the other wonderful women in this community. Thank you so much!

      1. Thank you. I feel silly now. What I meant originally was I am so grateful to God and the powers that are helping this baby be such a champ. I’m grateful for your and Arun’s sake that all is well.

        Of course I am also personally grateful and indebted to you for the kindness, love and support you’ve shown me (and others but now I really am speaking on my own behalf). It is an honour to support you on your journey. You just exude goodness and light despite all of the darkness that has entered you life these past several years.

        Sorry for being unclear but I am not sorry it gave me the opportunity to say all of this. Wishing for continued good news and spirits at today’s appointment and in the weeks to come.

        1. Thank you so much hon <3 And likewise!

          I knew what you meant, but when I read your comment, the word gratitude just popped out to me, and I just wanted you to know how much I'm grateful for you and your unwavering support. I wouldn't blame you if you couldn't do it the past week, and yet your support has been stronger than ever. If anyone has love and light in all this darkness, it's you. I can't tell you how much it means to me. HUGS XOXO

  4. Fantastic news!!! I’ve been thinking of you a lot today. I am soooo relieved and happy for you. Your baby is so precious! I can’t help but think mine should look very similar right now too. 🙂 You look amazing and I’m so glad you decided to share your bump pics. XO

    1. Aw thanks hon! Your little one will be looking exactly like this now! Thinking about you so much too! Saying so many prayers for your next appointment!

        1. So close and yet so far away! I will be sending you lots of extra prayers during the next 2 weeks! hang in there hon <3

  5. So glad u finally updated….I’ve checked back numerous times today….I can only imagine how anxious you were before the ultrasound!! I am so glad your little one is growing and doing well!! Best of luck with your appointment tomorrow and keep the updates coming!! And imo, that is definitely a “bump”!!

    1. 🙂 Sorry it took me so long to update! I had a ton of work to deal with after my appointment. Thank you so so much hon <3

  9. Aren’t you just the most adorable little mama on the planet!?! Love it. Congrats and just so thrilled for you. Looking forward to following along for the next 31weeks. 🙂 I didn’t read the whole post because yea but that’s just today. Keep the updates coming!!

  10. oh shucks that is the cutest little picture of your lil bean I ever did see!! So happy for you and I am believing for you that this pregnancy will be FULL of happiness and joy! No stress. No worries. No anxiety! Just complete joy and trust that everything is well 😉 hugs! xo

    1. Thanks so much Elisha! You keep me strong! Your constant prayers and unwavering faith remind me to not lose mine. And you are constantly in my prayers too. Lots of love and hugs.

  15. You’ve been on my mind all day and I am so thrilled to see this update. What awesome news! And how exciting it get to see your OB again…. And to see the bean twice in one week.

    1. Thanks hon! I know, I’m so excited to see my OB today 🙂 I just saw your update too! I’m so happy all is good with your little one too! Praying everything continues to go well and can’t wait for your next update!

  17. Oh dear I love this post! So glad you had a good appointment. And you look wonderful. Here’s to your next appointment and more good news to follow!

  24. I am 2 years behind you … But I’m also 9.5 weeks after RPL, and also am hoping to avoid HELLP syndrome. I haven’t met a lot of people that share this part of our story.

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