10 Week Update!

It is almost Friday and I cannot wait for this work week to end…I need a 10 hour nap, lol!

Life has been a bit hectic, crazy, and busy lately. Between work, kiddos school, Girl Scouts, and random other things, this has been the busiest month in a while!

As of Wednesday, I am currently 10 weeks pregnant. I was officially able to stop my progesterone in oil nightly injections as well as my estradiol patches Wednesday as well!! That was exciting and a little bit scary. My RE told me that I was fine at 8 weeks to stop but recommended I continue through 10 weeks. I just hope everything goes well coming off of them. For the rest of my pregnancy, things have been going really well, praise God. I have had mild morning sickness, runny nose, and extreme fatigue. I’m starting to get pudgy and my pants are a bit tight. I have the hair band trick on reserve for when I can’t fit in them comfortably. I found a really great dr and had my first appointment with her, and it went well. I have to do a blood panel and glucose text next week, and a 12 week nuchal translucency scan the following week. And then in May, I go for my 20 week ultrasound that thoroughly tests the baby as well as does an echo. Best part…..Gender reveal!! I am a planner and I NEED to know the gender. I cannot wait! Hoping for a girl, but prepared for a boy, lol I had this random dream the other night that D and I had a little boy and his name was Rylan….it might be a sign. Either way, I am just hoping for a healthy baby!

It is still so surreal to sit here and write about being pregnant. I honestly thought it was never going to happen. It still hits me when I pass the baby aisle at the store and my feelings of longing and sadness are replaced by excitement and joy. I have been looking up pinterest nursery ideas, nursery furniture and baby necessities like crazy. I am nearly through my first trimester and feel like time is flying by. It is insane to think that in a little over 6 months, we will have a baby. Ahhhh!! I am thrilled and equally terrified. Praise God and Pray to God to get me through this and the next 18+ years of this kiddos life!

It is not lost on me that a year ago, I felt so hopeless and depressed. Fertility is one of the hardest things that I have ever gone through in my life, and I will never forget that. To all those that are still struggling or feeling hopeless….don’t give up. Pray to God, think of all your options, try not to stress, and believe in your dreams. It can happen and you are not alone.

I leave this here today, thanking all of my family and friends for all of their love and support. More updates soon!