Weekly Pregnancy update
This is the first of my weekly pregnancy updates. I hope you know that I care for all of you blog readers, because I have never given week by week updates to friends or family before. 🙂 I’m pretty private about my actual due date, so I won’t be budging on that one. I’ve given birth 3 times on my actual due dates, and I like to be a hermit the last few weeks and just be alone and get ready for baby. So I’ll let you this close to my due date – around the end of March. 🙂 I’m in my second month of pregnancy, and counting down the weeks until the first trimester ends!
I have felt pretty horrible until about 3 days ago. I have no clue what changed, but I woke up and suddenly had some energy and didn’t throw up that day. Evenings are my worst time – it’s so hard to eat and I really want to throw up, but so far so good. I have finally been able to get out of bed, where I’ve pretty much been for several weeks, and do some homeschooling with the children. It is the best feeling ever! I still have to take a nap right after lunch, and truthfully I’m in bed more than out of it, but it’s ok.
We are still having ups and downs trying to keep my progesterone levels where they should be. I have been taking 4 progesterone shots each week, but my doctor is pretty awesome and is letting me try pills this week. It is very hard on me (emotionally and physically) to take the shots; I just really needed a little break if possible. I’m hoping that the pills work as well, but I’m prepared for the fact that I might have to go back on the shots.
The super exciting news this week is that we heard the baby’s heartbeat!!! My midwife let us stop by just to see if we could hear it, and as soon as she put the doppler on my tummy we heard it nice and strong! After we heard it, my midwife told me she wasn’t sure we would ever hear a heartbeat with this baby. :/ My HCG levels have been very low, but have risen just enough each week to give all of us some hope.
I have no clue why this pregnancy has been so different and difficult. I do know that it has given me a lot more sympathy to those who have chronic illnesses, or those going through cancer and weekly treatments. Getting your blood drawn each week, and getting shots that make you super tired is difficult, but I have hope of it ending, and I know I’m doing this to grow a baby. That’s a happy thought! I’m not going to lie though, I’ve had some super dark days, full of tears and dreary moments. The Lord has carried me through, and I’m always thankful when another day has ended and I get to go to sleep. 🙂
I’m not going to share any pictures this week. I just took my progesterone pill and I’m already drifting away into slumber land…but I wanted to at least get this quick update up for you all. 🙂
Praying for you, Caroline! Although my last pregnancy wasn’t as hard as yours is now, I can attest to dealing with terrible morning sickness and feeling hopeless day after day. Now I look at my beautiful young daughter and tell her she was worth it! I’m also due again around the same time as you.
You are in my prayers, Caroline. Thank you for keeping us posted.
“The Lord will give strength unto his people; the Lord will bless his people with peace.” ~ Psalms 29:11
I am so sorry that you are having to endure this struggle. the 2 week wait and muddling through morning sickness and those 1st trimester things are hard enough. Thank God that there is a light at the end of the tunnel. There is a limit to how long you must wait and your are absolutely right about it being for such a good reason. That baby and it’s precious life is worth it! Sending prayers your way!
I’m due at the end of March, too! Except I am a newlywed so this is baby #1 for me. So far my pregnancy hasn’t been quite as hard as yours but there has been a few dr appts that left me in tears for sure, what an emotional roller coaster! I am counting down the days till second trimester, I am sick of being sick but grateful for this growing baby inside of me. What a blessing!
Praying for you! My last pregnancy was very traumatic, so I know the feeling. I hope things calm down for you soon!
Hi! I just wanted to say that I’m due end of March and have had some serious sickness at night too and that I’ll be praying for you and your little one!
I totally understand about having problems with progesterone. I lost a baby before we found out that I have low progesterone. I took pills with both of my kids and how again with this baby. I am due a few weeks after you. I will be praying that you have a smooth rest of your pregnancy.
Saying my prayers for you and your family. It is so thoughtful of you to give an update at this very tiring time. Chin up time will soon fly by (you may not think it now but it will honestly!) X
Thinking of you today Caroline! My last pregnancy was so horrible that in the end we decided to have an induction 2 weeks early (baby was healthy though!) due to all the stuff going on in my body/mind/emotions due to hormone fluctuations/imbalances that went on for most of the three trimesters.
I feel for you…don’t be afraid to take that extra rest, time away from activities & ask for help from loved ones. I didn’t do those three things enough & it cost my family dearly in terms of stress that Mama Bear experienced. I couldn’t give out what I was lacking…anyway, praying for you!! God will give you HIS grace & strength. xo
Rachael @ http://www.parentingandhomeschoolinginfaith.com
Aw… I hope you feel better but I’m excited for you guys! 🙂 🙂 Just remember, your body is working HARD at forming that lil one 🙂 so hang tight! Prayers!
“I’m not going to lie though, I’ve had some super dark days, full of tears and dreary moments. The Lord has carried me through, and I’m always thankful when another day has ended and I get to go to sleep. :)”
Amen, God is great.
Just keep going Mama! I am at week 28. I am just now SLOWLY weaning off progesterone supplement…….I can finally see the end! It has been a hard and VEERY tiring this pregnancy. Take time to rest. Will be praying for your family !
I think the same thing whenever I’m sick…how much compassion we should have for those who are sick permanently (or long term) without even a reward to look forward to at the end of it. Hope you turn the corner and feel better soon.
Good to hear that things have eased (even just a little) and some energy has returned.
Praying for you Caroline! We heard baby’s heartbeat this week too, due last week of March. Looking forward to reading these weekly updates. Hugs, jennifer