Where is This 800-Pound Gorilla You Speak Of?
9 Comments posted by Kristi on Saturday, April 05, 2008 at 1:23 PM
Monday is my ultrasound. If you've been keeping track, I have employed the same method leading up to Monday as I did leading up to my first pregnancy bloodtest, and that is to try not to post, talk, or think about it too much .
Of course it's constantly on my mind, but as I might have mentioned before, this entire process for me is a series of baby steps (no pun intended). Yes, I received three pregnancy bloodtests with doubling beta numbers, so technically I am pregnant. But, I am a "show me the proof" kind of girl. It won't seem real to me until I see a healthy embryo (or more) on the screen.
I've had very little in the way of symptoms. I am wickedly exhausted a lot of the time, to the point where I really should nap when Isabella does, but I don't allow myself to do it. I have had a few random headaches, which is uncommon for me. And I feel really bloated. I've also had a couple times when I've felt nauseous. That's about it.
Believe it or not, I haven't been thinking about the possibility of multiples at all, strange as that sounds. If and when we see one or more roughly 7-week-old embryos, then I'll start to think about it once again. But right now, I'm solely focused on a visual pregnancy confirmation Monday at 10am.
Of course it's constantly on my mind, but as I might have mentioned before, this entire process for me is a series of baby steps (no pun intended). Yes, I received three pregnancy bloodtests with doubling beta numbers, so technically I am pregnant. But, I am a "show me the proof" kind of girl. It won't seem real to me until I see a healthy embryo (or more) on the screen.
I've had very little in the way of symptoms. I am wickedly exhausted a lot of the time, to the point where I really should nap when Isabella does, but I don't allow myself to do it. I have had a few random headaches, which is uncommon for me. And I feel really bloated. I've also had a couple times when I've felt nauseous. That's about it.
Believe it or not, I haven't been thinking about the possibility of multiples at all, strange as that sounds. If and when we see one or more roughly 7-week-old embryos, then I'll start to think about it once again. But right now, I'm solely focused on a visual pregnancy confirmation Monday at 10am.
I hate that stage where you just start to think that you couldn't possibly be pregnant because you don't really FEEL pregnant. It's a hard point of time. My thoughts are with you. I hope you get all the reassurance you're looking for on Monday morning.
We're all thinking about you!
I remember sitting in the bathtub early on in my pregnancy with Bridget and howling (I think I was 7 weeks) because I wasn't feeling tired or sick. I thought for sure something must be wrong. Yeah, well, a week later was when the fun really began, and two weeks after that I was in the hospital with hyperemesis. BLAH!!
I seriously hope you are one of those who can go through her pregnancy NOT feeling pregnant.
Where do you go to get your head screwed on so straight? Voodoo? Is it voodoo?
Lots of happy thoughts for a wonderful U/S on Monday!
I can't wait to read tomorrow's post. I know exactly what you mean re: caution. I always feel the same way... I will refrain from saying anymore until tomorrow... . Thinking of you!
Been thinking of you, and noticing that you haven't been talking about it. :) I'll check in again today.... hoping and praying that you have got a really healthy baby in there!
Thinking of you right now!
Sending you purrs.
I'm holding good thoughts for you. And looking forward to your next post.