Well I went to the Dr. on Tuesday and got another ultrasound done. The last time we looked you could see the hemorrhage as this big dark circle in between the uterus and the placenta, a little smaller than the baby. This time, the only darkness was a small line in between the uterus and the placenta - the hemorrhage had just about completely disappeared within a week!!
I asked the Dr. if she thought I helped alleviate the bleeding by resting so much over the weekend and if I should continue doing so, but she said with the intense bleeding I'd had right before I began to really take it easy, it seemed like I'd already bled it all out, so I can go back to pretty much normal life. I do have a few restrictions, but nothing I can't easily handle.
Also, I can't remember if I explained why this happens, so I will again, just in case. Basically for whatever reason, when my egg implanted into the uterus it tore away a little bit and started a bleed, and that just continued and built up over time. There's no known reason why that happens, and there's nothing I did to cause it or could've done differently to avoid it. So that was comforting, that at least it wasn't my fault. Though scary that there's no way to avoid it either...
Thank you all so so so so so much for your prayers and support throughout this whole affair. It has been a seriously emotional time for us but I am so glad it seems to be over and has ended in the best way possible. God is so good...xoxox
Saturday, June 16, 2012
Friday, June 8, 2012
Another Update
Well, I hadn't had any bleeding, besides spotting, since Wednesday, though I was still cramping. The cramps are coming more often and are more painful. Still not very painful, just like regular period cramps, but more painful than they were in the beginning of all of this. I told Joe I was afraid to hope it was all over since the bleeding stopped, but I was really hoping that it was. Then I woke up at 0400 this morning bleeding. It was dark red again and there was more this time than any of the other times. I tried telling myself that if I'm bleeding it out that means it's not by the baby and therefore endangering it, so this is a good thing. Still laid awake in bed for at least another hour though...
I did more yesterday than I had been doing all week, dishes and laundry and such, and I took a 3 hour trip to the mall, so I'm wondering if maybe I was too ambitious once I thought the bleeding had stopped for good. Soooo, today I am just sitting with my feet up and drinking lots of water, just spending the day with Kathy and taking it super easy.
On a lighter note, Kathy has grown up to the point of helping me put away her books and toys at the end of the day!!! She is learning to pick things up and bring them to me to put away, and sometimes she is actually putting things away herself, right where they belong! So that's exciting.
Please keep us all in your prayers. xoxox
I did more yesterday than I had been doing all week, dishes and laundry and such, and I took a 3 hour trip to the mall, so I'm wondering if maybe I was too ambitious once I thought the bleeding had stopped for good. Soooo, today I am just sitting with my feet up and drinking lots of water, just spending the day with Kathy and taking it super easy.
On a lighter note, Kathy has grown up to the point of helping me put away her books and toys at the end of the day!!! She is learning to pick things up and bring them to me to put away, and sometimes she is actually putting things away herself, right where they belong! So that's exciting.
Please keep us all in your prayers. xoxox
Wednesday, June 6, 2012
Update
In a nutshell, mostly good news, still a little graphic. Keep praying, please.
Well, I had more cramping Monday night and then Tuesday woke up with my panties covered in blood. Went to the OBGYN and they did another pelvic exam and an ultrasound. Got to see our precious baby again and it is still doing fine - great heartbeat and moving all around. They did find out that my cervix is still closed, so that's a good sign, but I do have a subchorionic hemorrhage, which means I am bleeding in between my placenta and uterus. I don't remember how big they said the clot was. But they said to just take it easy and come back in a week and they'll do another ultrasound to see how it's doing, because usually these things resolve on their own. I will either bleed it out or my body will reabsorb it. I had more cramping and bleeding last night and again this morning. I'm not bleeding as much as I was on Sunday or Monday though, so I'm guessing that's a good thing.
From the research I've done it seems like this is fairly common, and only about 30% of SCH end in miscarriage. So I guess those are good odds. Though they did say that that risk increases with the increase in maternal age, size of the clot, and gestational length. They said it is worse to have this happen late in the first trimester and early in the second (which is right where I am - just passed into the second trimester this week) as opposed to early in the first. They said when it happens at that point in the pregnancy, the risk of the clot causing the placenta to detach from the uterus and therefore cause a spontaneous abortion is much greater. So that was not very comforting, but what can you do? I've been reading a lot of baby sites too, finding encouragement from lots of comments from other moms who have gone through this. Most of them did not have a miscarriage and said bed rest and staying hydrated was what got them through, so that is what I am going to do. I obviously can't go on full bed rest, but I am not going to be doing anything extra that isn't absolutely necessary.
So please continue praying that everything will work out and that the baby and I will stay healthy and strong. Please also pray for continued peace. I have felt more at peace than I expected, and I am assuming that is because of all of your prayers, so thank you for those. I really appreciate them.
xoxox
Well, I had more cramping Monday night and then Tuesday woke up with my panties covered in blood. Went to the OBGYN and they did another pelvic exam and an ultrasound. Got to see our precious baby again and it is still doing fine - great heartbeat and moving all around. They did find out that my cervix is still closed, so that's a good sign, but I do have a subchorionic hemorrhage, which means I am bleeding in between my placenta and uterus. I don't remember how big they said the clot was. But they said to just take it easy and come back in a week and they'll do another ultrasound to see how it's doing, because usually these things resolve on their own. I will either bleed it out or my body will reabsorb it. I had more cramping and bleeding last night and again this morning. I'm not bleeding as much as I was on Sunday or Monday though, so I'm guessing that's a good thing.
From the research I've done it seems like this is fairly common, and only about 30% of SCH end in miscarriage. So I guess those are good odds. Though they did say that that risk increases with the increase in maternal age, size of the clot, and gestational length. They said it is worse to have this happen late in the first trimester and early in the second (which is right where I am - just passed into the second trimester this week) as opposed to early in the first. They said when it happens at that point in the pregnancy, the risk of the clot causing the placenta to detach from the uterus and therefore cause a spontaneous abortion is much greater. So that was not very comforting, but what can you do? I've been reading a lot of baby sites too, finding encouragement from lots of comments from other moms who have gone through this. Most of them did not have a miscarriage and said bed rest and staying hydrated was what got them through, so that is what I am going to do. I obviously can't go on full bed rest, but I am not going to be doing anything extra that isn't absolutely necessary.
So please continue praying that everything will work out and that the baby and I will stay healthy and strong. Please also pray for continued peace. I have felt more at peace than I expected, and I am assuming that is because of all of your prayers, so thank you for those. I really appreciate them.
xoxox
Monday, June 4, 2012
Please Pray
First off, this post is graphic so skip it if you've got a weak stomach. Just pray for me and the baby.
Secondly, everything is fine.
However, last night I had a pregnancy scare and went to the ER. I had a whoosh of dark red blood with a clot about the size of my thumb nail accompanied by cramping. A big no-no in pregnancy. During the 5 hours I spent in the ER, they ran urine and blood tests, did a pelvic exam and an ultrasound and the baby (yep, only one =) looked fine and I was fine, so they sent me home. They couldn't find a cause for it, and said sometimes this just happens. Sometimes this can result in a miscarriage and sometimes this can result in a full term live birth. There's no way to tell at this point, there are no guarantees either way, but as of last night, everything looked great, so that is good news.
It all started at 5:30pm and I didn't see the ultrasound - and therefore know everything was okay - until 11:30pm. A very stressful, emotional roller-coaster of 6 hours, to say the least. But during that time, I had plenty of time to think and yes, worry and cry, but also pray and receive strength and comfort from God. So I ask that you would all please pray that 1.) my pregnancy will continue without any problems or complications, 2.) that we will be filled with peace, strength, and comfort during the duration of my pregnancy, and 3.) that God's will be done.
As a side note, it was so amazing to see our little baby after all of that worry and fear. It is still too early to know the sex, as I am only 12 weeks today (we won't find out until I'm 20 weeks, and that's if the baby cooperates). But that little one was so active! It was moving around and doing all kinds of flips and wiggling it's little legs and rubbing it's head with it's arms, and I could actually see it's little heart beating away at 157 bpm...just so beautiful. We had heard the heartbeat 2 weeks ago (it was 160 bpm then, so everything's still the same) and I felt it move 3 days before that. (It's very early to feel that, but it was the same way with Kathy. We heard the heartbeat and then on the ride home from the Dr.'s office I felt her move. =)
Also, I am so thankful to have the Johnson's close to us. Thank God for such good friends! I dropped Kathy off at Tracy's since it was her bed time, and she spent the night there. (First overnight away from Mommy!! Broke my heart more than hers. =) It was such a relief to know that she was in good hands and I had nothing to worry about as far as she was concerned. I don't know how I would've handled 5 hours in an ER room with her...so glad I don't have to know how that would've gone down. =)
After everything last night I was just struck with such thankfulness. Such appreciation for my sweet Kathy and for the baby growing inside me. Such respect for Joe and for how his hard work and sacrifices over the years have provided me with a great life and free health care! Not even having to give the ER costs a second thought was a luxury I realized not many people have. All I had to worry about was me and my baby, not how the heck are we gonna pay for all of this??! That in itself was such a gift. I was reminded not to take anything for granted and to really appreciate everything you have right now, right in this very moment. Because none of us are guaranteed tomorrow. So remember to count your blessings today. And please pray that we get to keep all of ours.
xoxox
Secondly, everything is fine.
However, last night I had a pregnancy scare and went to the ER. I had a whoosh of dark red blood with a clot about the size of my thumb nail accompanied by cramping. A big no-no in pregnancy. During the 5 hours I spent in the ER, they ran urine and blood tests, did a pelvic exam and an ultrasound and the baby (yep, only one =) looked fine and I was fine, so they sent me home. They couldn't find a cause for it, and said sometimes this just happens. Sometimes this can result in a miscarriage and sometimes this can result in a full term live birth. There's no way to tell at this point, there are no guarantees either way, but as of last night, everything looked great, so that is good news.
It all started at 5:30pm and I didn't see the ultrasound - and therefore know everything was okay - until 11:30pm. A very stressful, emotional roller-coaster of 6 hours, to say the least. But during that time, I had plenty of time to think and yes, worry and cry, but also pray and receive strength and comfort from God. So I ask that you would all please pray that 1.) my pregnancy will continue without any problems or complications, 2.) that we will be filled with peace, strength, and comfort during the duration of my pregnancy, and 3.) that God's will be done.
As a side note, it was so amazing to see our little baby after all of that worry and fear. It is still too early to know the sex, as I am only 12 weeks today (we won't find out until I'm 20 weeks, and that's if the baby cooperates). But that little one was so active! It was moving around and doing all kinds of flips and wiggling it's little legs and rubbing it's head with it's arms, and I could actually see it's little heart beating away at 157 bpm...just so beautiful. We had heard the heartbeat 2 weeks ago (it was 160 bpm then, so everything's still the same) and I felt it move 3 days before that. (It's very early to feel that, but it was the same way with Kathy. We heard the heartbeat and then on the ride home from the Dr.'s office I felt her move. =)
Also, I am so thankful to have the Johnson's close to us. Thank God for such good friends! I dropped Kathy off at Tracy's since it was her bed time, and she spent the night there. (First overnight away from Mommy!! Broke my heart more than hers. =) It was such a relief to know that she was in good hands and I had nothing to worry about as far as she was concerned. I don't know how I would've handled 5 hours in an ER room with her...so glad I don't have to know how that would've gone down. =)
After everything last night I was just struck with such thankfulness. Such appreciation for my sweet Kathy and for the baby growing inside me. Such respect for Joe and for how his hard work and sacrifices over the years have provided me with a great life and free health care! Not even having to give the ER costs a second thought was a luxury I realized not many people have. All I had to worry about was me and my baby, not how the heck are we gonna pay for all of this??! That in itself was such a gift. I was reminded not to take anything for granted and to really appreciate everything you have right now, right in this very moment. Because none of us are guaranteed tomorrow. So remember to count your blessings today. And please pray that we get to keep all of ours.
xoxox
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
And Baby Makes 4...
Yep, you read that right - Kathy's going to be a big sister!! We are thrilled with the news. Found out this morning. All prayers for another happy, healthy pregnancy and baby are welcomed, encouraged, and appreciated. =) Love you all. xoxox
Thursday, March 22, 2012
12 months old a.k.a. 1 YEAR!!!
Here's the highlight reel from Kathy's birthday. We have tons more pics and videos to boot, but this is as much as I've got time to get up right now. Sorry folks, this'll have to do for now. =) xoxox
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| our little ballerina with jeffrey and panda |
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| ms. one-derful does not think bibs are... |
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| that's as messy as we got. |
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| the birthday girl with her Mama! |
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| It's her party and she'll cry if she wants to...esp. if it means extra hugs from Dada. |
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| Amber, Kathy and Tracy |
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| Austin and Gillens (we missed Johnson but he was sick) |
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| First bites |
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| Where's Kathy?? |
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| There she is!! |
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| Ooooooh Grandma I LOVE bubbles!!! |
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| Her shirt says "Owl always love you" and it's true, Grandma. Thanks for coming for a visit!!! |
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Home Sweet Home
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| We're hoooooome! |
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| Lots of parking space in our driveway, and we live in a culdesac, so that's fun too =) |
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| Mommy & Kathy on the landing - downstairs is the basement, laundryroom, bathroom, doors to patio and garage. Upstairs to the left is coat closet, living room with doors to deck, kitchen, dining room. Upstairs to the right is guest bathroom, hall closet, master bed and bath, guest room and Kathy's room |
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| Downstairs in the basement/man cave - with a fireplace! (basement is in the shape of an L, just like the living room/dining room. We're standing in the corner of the L for this pic) |
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| Another view of basement with laundry room (bathroom is to my right, garage behind me - which is huge btw, and has shelving and boards up to hang tools!) |
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| Basement bathroom |
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| Dining room |
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| My beautiful kitchen |
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| More beautiful kitchen |
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| Our deck out back - don't mind the wreckage, we just survived an ice storm. Fully fenced in yard, with two gates. One leads to our driveway, the other to the side yard next to the street |
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| Our backyard |
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| Hallway upstairs - stairs are to the right, then is Kathy's room, guest room, left side of hallway is guest bathroom, big closet, master bed and bathroom |
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| Guest bathroom |
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| Kathy's room |
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| Master bedroom with bath |
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| Master bath |
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| More master bath |
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| Kathy's closet - came with the shelving! (same thing in guest bedroom so no pics of that) |
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| Patio from the basement - with a bench! =) |
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| Patio and our yard |
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| Backyard |
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| Fence gate from driveway into yard |
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| Love the doorway! From kitchen to dining room. Came with curtains and that handsome guy there. Yum. |
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