After my horrible experience last time, they took special care today! Now I will say that the bruise is not as bad as I had expected it to be (it hurt that much!), so that has to be a good thing. Iron is high or something! lol. But this time, there was lil pain and I really don't think I will bruise. I could go a little while, tho, before another blood test! The tests came back exactly how we wanted them. My beta count was over 400, so a nice raise. Thinking there might only be one baby in there! But either way, I am pregnant and I know the parents are ecstatic! I think this is really the best gift anyone can give someone. I am really excited to be able to do this for them!
We have the ultrasound set for April 8th! We will see and make sure that everything is as it should be.
I have been feeling all wonky. I know there are those who just have symptoms of nausea and really no reason behind it, but I am so used to knowing what is causing my nausea! With my three, I was able to pinpoint what was upsetting me enough to avoid further trips to the bathroom. This time, not so much. I think I am just having those symptoms with no reason other than I am pregnant and having morning sickness (tho sometimes its afternoon sickness or evening sickness! lol). I am really not complaining. Just acknowledging that this is way different than I am used to. I guess we do get to learn new things no matter where we are in life! ;-)
Hubby got to take the day off from giving me my shots as I was out and had to have it done at the clinic this morning. Though he is doing really well with them, he still hates that he has to do it. I just cannot bring myself to do them. Poor guy!
Thanks again for all your support. Though I would have still gone through with this, with out without the support, as it is something I really wanted to do, it is so much better and happier experience with the support you all have shown me! Very much appreciated.
So I just read all of your blogs about your experience and am speechless. You are amazing!!! I mean, I knew from Schweinfurt you were pretty freaking special, but to give of yourself this way is fabulous! The joy you will bring to this couple is awesome. You are a true rockstar!
ReplyDeleteThanks. You are way too sweet. Like I said, I just wanted to be able to do something spectacular and this is it. This is the ultimate gift and I am really excited to be able to give it to the parents I am matched with. They are such awesome people and so great with kids. They deserve to be able to have this opportunity and raise their own family. It's going to be fun!
ReplyDeleteAghhhh! Yay! Oh I'm so glad! I'm surprised that you get your numbers back so quickly! But what a relief!
ReplyDeleteAs for the morning/afternoon sickness... Yuck! My sister swears by the preggie pops. My mother-in-law said drs used to say to chew bubble gum. If you get desperate I'll tell ya what my dr had us doing... But only if you get desperate. ;-)
April 8th feels like forever, but it's fun that there are a lot of you waiting for the ultrasound together.
Praying for a quiet happy tummy.