I thought I would catch everyone up with all the excitement of the past few months...Baby Hervey!!
We found out on Sunday, October 5....actually, I found out first. I had decided to take a pregnancy test honestly because I was sure I was not pregnant and just wanted the confirmation that I wasn't. Mike had gone into work for a few hours and I was supposed to meet him at my parents' church, Loganville UMC, for their Blessing of the Animals service that afternoon. About 1, I decided to run out and get a Sunday paper and decided to swing by the Dollar Store to grab a few tests. I had heard their tests were very accurate (and cheap) and honestly, I was convinced it was going to be negative and I didn't want to waste an expensive test on a big fat negative result! I came home, took the test, and waited. When I went back to check on it, there was a very faint 2nd line...I stood there in shock!! I went to the Blessing of the Animals and acted like normal...even with Mike and my mom there. I hadn't thought a=of a fun way to tell Mike, so when we got home and he said he was going to the bathroom, I ran in there, grabbed the test from the counter, and just came out and held it up. He looked at it, looked at me, and asked, "is this what I think it is?" I said it was and we both cried...it was pretty special! We told our families throughout the week and everyone was thrilled!
I am now almost 16 weeks and feeling okay. We had a scare at 6 weeks with me bleeding that sent us to the ER at Eastside....after some very stressful hours, loads of bloodwork, and a long ultrasound, we finally got news that everything was ok. There was apparently a small pool of blood between where the baby implanted and the uterine wall. They said it was not uncommon and that they would watch it on the ultrasounds. We also found out that I am Rh-, so I have to have the Rhogam shots. To make it simple, if the baby has Rh+ blood, which we don't know until he is born, and his blood gets into my bloodstream, my body could attack it. It's not such a huge deal for this baby, but definitely a concern for any future babies we have. So I had the first shot at the ER and it was awful. I mean, awful. No one enjoys needles and shots, but this one was fierce! Mike said he even turned his head when he saw how long and thick the needle was. I will have another shot at 28 weeks, one before delivery, and then one after delivery is the baby has Rh+ blood...if he has Rh- blood, then I won't have to get that last shot. But, with each subsequent pregnancy, I will have to have the same shot routine.
Since then, all has been well. I have been very, very sick and have lost close to 18 pounds since I got pregnant. I haven't had much of an appetite and when I do eat, it is usually a small amount, like half a sandwich or part of a bowl of soup. We have been to the OB 3 times, had 1 US at the OB offcie, had numerous vials of blood taken, failed the 1 hour glucose test, passed the 3 hour with flying colors, been to the endocrinologist to check my thyroid levels and will continue to go every 6 weeks, seen the maternal-fetal specialist twice, had 2 more ultrasounds with the specialist, and finally, had a free cell DNA test to check to see if Baby Hervey has any chromosomal abnormalities and to find out the gender. We found out on December 23 that we came back with the lowest level of risk for chromosomal abnormalities and while the nurse said that is great, she also reminded us that nothing is certain until delivery. They do not recommend that we have any further testing...yay!! And....we found out that Baby Hervey is a boy!!
I am hoping that I start feeling better in the next few weeks...I have not been physically since since Christmas Eve, but I definitely still have daily bouts of serious nausea...it's not fun! I am going to start doing updates every 2 weeks, so stay tuned for more updates on Mama and Baby Hervey!!
