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Second Trimester

We made it to the second trimester. That's a huge deal. I don't want to jinx it but I'm feeling good about our chances of bringing Jude home in January.

Suppositories = Done

As of today, I am off the progesterone suppositories.  I am still taking the PIO injections for another week.  I am so nervous about not taking progesterone.  I keep running to the bathroom to look for spotting.  I'm carrying around 200mg of progesterone with me, so if I should start spotting, I will insert one right away.

So far, it looks like the placenta is doing its job.  Fingers crossed.

Pregnancy Craving = Crab

Today I am craving crab legs.  So Bri has agreed to make them for me. 

He is so awesome. 

NT Scan

All is great!  NT was 1.7, which is totally perfect. So far, so good. 

Jude is measuring perfectly and his heart was beating 152 bpm. He was moving around and wouldn't cooperate with the u/s tech. That's my boy!

So in love with him. 

Headaches from Hell

So, it turns out that at the end of your first trimester, it's common to get headaches. Painful, debilitating headaches. 

I have so much to do today to get ready for Linda's visit on Weds and I can't get my head off the pillow. 

Bri is doing my laundry for me. He is so awesome. 

Jude Gregory Moreau

We found out today we are having a boy. So happy.

The best part is that there are no chromosomal abnormalities. 

I cried when I got the phone call. We went public today on Facebook. I told my boss. It's such a wonderful day. This baby is so loved already.

Our announcement:

Sweet Sounds

Had an OB appointment today.  Pretty standard, weight, urine sample, blood pressure check and a review of my blood sugars.

Plus....  got to hear the heartbeat on the doppler!  It was a strong, healthy 165 beats per minute.  Exactly where it should be.  It was the most incredible sound.  First time ever hearing it.  I'm in love.

My blood pressure continues to be a little high, so the doctor is putting me on meds as a precaution.  I'm okay with that.  I'd rather get it under control now.

NT ultrasound is scheduled for the 24th.  Linda will be in town, so she can come.  Yay!  Plus, I'm still waiting for the results of the MaternT21 tests.  Within a week, we will know if we are having a boy or girl.

Amazing.  All of it.  Truly Amazing.

Crying

I have reached the stage where I cry over everything for no reason.  Tonight I started crying as I talked to Brian about dinner.

It's crazy. I'm not a crier. Usually. I guess I am now. 

Heartbeat of 175 and on track.

Such relief. The ultrasound went awesome today. On track and heartbeat of 175. Had blood drawn for the Maternit21 test. We will know in about 10 days if we have low risk of trisomy and if we are having a boy or a girl. So excited. Bri and I think boy but just want a healthy baby. 

Got my step down plan for prednisone / estradial / progesterone. 

Stop estradiol at 12 weeks

PROGESTERONE

12 weeks - 400 at night

Keep shots at same level

13 weeks - no suppositories if okay 

14 weeks - no injections if okay

If spotting or cramping take 200 suppository. 

PREDNISONE - 

12 weeks reduce to 5mg a day

13 weeks reduce to 2.5mg a day

14 weeks skip every other day

15 weeks off

My a1c was 7.2 which is good but I need to do more sticks and keep a log. She increased my insulin to get it lower. 

It's a great day. 

Big Day Tomorrow

Tomorrow at 2:30 is my ultrasound. I'm so nervous. I want to see the baby but am scared to death that he's not in there anymore. Brian is coming with me. I hope we get to share a great experience. 

Questions for the MFM are:

- when can I stop progesterone and estradiol?

- when can we do the blood draw for Harmony?

- should I take something for my blood pressure?

- if I do the Harmony do I still need the quad and NT screen?

- I need a rx to get free prenatal from Meier. 

Fingers crossed. 

Next Appointment

Have my first appointment with the MFM on Weds. That is the high risk dr. It will be my first us since the dating one. I'm nervous that there is no more baby. I still feel pregnant and have a growing belly, but the fear is real nonetheless. Bri wants to go with me. I'm hoping we have a great appointment and see our baby wiggling around. I'm also hoping they move my date back up to my original due date. That will put me closer to the end of the first trimester. They should draw my blood for the Harmony test. Once we get those results, we will announce to the world. I can't wait.