The new journey begins

I was asked by several people if I would be documenting my pregnancy like I did for my TTC journey and I absolutely will. It's amazing that everyone is supportive of these blogs and more people read them than I thought. Really the blogging started and it's main reason continues to be a way to express what I am feeling. It can be challenging talking to other people as they don't know what I am going through, how it feels or how to react to me when I do talk about it, but I am honored that so many people read this and follow my journey. I hope it helps some of you get through the hard times as well.

Let's see. I found out I was pregnant March 21, 2012. My last blog has that fun story. :) We were thinking I was about 4 weeks pregnant when I found out. Two weeks later, April 4, 2012 I went in for an ultra sound.Mind you I was freaking out! I have had some spotting, and frankly since I have never been pregnant before and have struggled to even get to this day every ache, pain, sign freaked me out! My husband struggles to understand why I get so nervous. He is super positive everything will go well. As I mentioned in my last blog I think I just know too much about the process. I'm over educated and I don't really like it. Any who, we go in for the ultra sound and I mention to my doctor I ovulate very late in my cycle. She said based on when I might have ovulated I am actually only 5 weeks pregnant instead of the 6 we thought we were. This was good since when she did the ultra sound she said she could see the sack and yoke, but no baby yet. When that came out of her mouth I about passed out. She said not to worry, the baby is measuring at 5 weeks 2 days which with my ovulation would be just about right and you don't usually see the baby until at least 6 weeks. This would also explain why my HCG numbers were lower at the beginning, because I wasn't "as  pregnant" as we thought. She said everything looked good and not to worry. Then she giggled and told me she knows me better than that, but she really wants me to try. Yea, OKAY!

I am super excited that we are pregnant and the more I think about it the more positive I stay. The doctor said for how far along we are it looks good, my ovaries look good and there is no blood to be concerned about. The fact that I am tired, have had some heartburn and other pregnancy symptoms is a good sign. If I miscarry it's because there is something wrong with the baby and not me. I have no more of a chance to miscarry than anyone else, so I really am staying positive. I can't wait to go in next week and see how the baby has grown. Fingers crossed everything is ok.....I am sure hoping it will be! Our new due date is December 4, 2012


When I go next week I will make sure to update everyone. Please keep your thoughts and prayers coming. The Henderson's very much appreciate it!