The Baby News

So, if you haven't heard, our family of three (including dog Jo) is going to become a family of four in June! I'm 9 weeks along, 10 weeks Tuesday and everything seems to be going pretty good. Found out I was pregnant September 28th after taking an early detection home pregnancy test. Wasn't entirely expecting the news - thought it would take more than 2 months of trying especially considering my past condition (diagnosed with PCOS -#1 cause of infertility- years ago only to find out a year ago that blood taken then didn't indicate any signs of the condition).

Have had several doctor's appointments. First appointment confirmed the pregnancy and the second was my first ultrasound at 7 weeks. At the ultrasound appointment, baby looked normal and heartbeat was strong at 140 beats per minute. After the ultrasound they took some blood as normal. Called back a few days later to let me know that I had a bladder infection due to the pregnancy (pretty common) and needed to have my thyroid checked by a PCP. Put on pills for the infection (3 pills a day for 7 days) and saw my PCP who prescribed me a super small dosage of thyroid medication.

Have had all the usual symptoms of pregnancy except for the morning sickness (yes!). I did feel pretty nauseated two nights this past week, but I think it can be attributed to taking 5 pills a day. Have also had some red and brown spotting like clockwork around the 1st every month. Hardly noticeable though and I've talked to my doctor about it. She says as long as it's not much blood and I'm not having any additional symptoms (i.e. cramping, stomach pains) I shouldn't spend too much time worrying about it. Can't wait to get out of the sensitive first trimester though! Once I hit 12 weeks I'll feel a lot more confident about the pregnancy (though so far not bad!)

First Picture

First ultrasound at 7 weeks. I know the baby looked more like a tornado than anything else at the time =] Ultrasound tech said baby looked normal though! Head is on the top left side.

Big Sister Josie

Will keep the blog updated on pregnancy happenings. Next doctor's appointment is the week after next, but I wont have another ultrasound until 18 weeks. Keep us in your prayers that everything will continue going well for us. =]