Thursday, July 9, 2009

Houston, We Have A.....

HEARTBEAT!

I have been so tired and honestly have not had the energy to post a follow up. We saw the gestational sac, the yolk sac, the start of a fetal pole and a teeny tiny heartbeat! We actually measured ahead by about 4 days, which was great! We constantly measured behind with Buddha (Love you, Buddha!) and it was always a cause for concern for me. I do have a picture and I promise to post it soon, I just have to find the time to scan it in and upload it.

So far, I have been doing really well. I am exhausted, emotional, hungry and nauseous all at the same time, but I wouldn't trade it for anything. And to be honest, my nausea hasn't even been all that bad. It seems to flare up at night and is pretty light during the day. I did throw up for the first time today, but luckily, I was in the shower so clean up was a breeze, haha.

Ben has been amazing. He always makes sure I have everything I want or could ever need. I'm on pelvic rest still so he has really stepped up helping around the house, which I really appreciate. He has always been helpful, but he has really made the effort to go the extra mile lately.

So you are up to date. I am still spotting a little every day, but it is likely from the progesterone I have to take twice a day, which is known to cause spotting. It's always light pink to brown, so no need for alarm, but I hate it and wish it would stop.

Ben and I are leaving for Columbus, OH on Monday to see Elton John and Billy Joel in concert (AHHH!). My dad is awesome and is nice enough to drive us and my Aunt Terri and Uncle Dan are super awesome and are letting us stay at their house for a few days. I get so tired so easily that it will be really nice to not have to worry about driving at all and I won't have worry about staying at a hotel in an uncomfy bed. We are so ready for this little break from reality!

Please keep us in your prayers as we travel (and pray for the spotting to stop!). As always, leave me a comment or e-mail me with any prayer requests you have for yourself or your family!

Hug&Kisses

6w1d

10 comments:

Anonymous said...

I am SO happy for you! I know you have wanted this for a long time! Congratulations and I will continue to keep you, Ben, and Baby P in my prayers!

sulfababy said...

YAY for the heartbeat! That is wonderful!

Amanda Hoyt said...

I'm so excited for you and Ben, Cate!!
You are constantly in my prayers and I will be praying for your upcoming trip.
Have fun!
Hugs,
Amanda

Danse said...

SO happy for you!!!

momqat said...

You are always in my prayers (Ben and Baby, too). Have fun in Columbus!
You know, you scared the crap out of me with the Houston, we have a...... thing. I was worried that "problem" was coming since that's the end of that quote. Don't do that to me!
Luv ya!

Anonymous said...

I a so excited for you guys! Congratulations on a beautiful little heartbeat! You will stay in my prayers. :)

Anonymous said...

Yay! Happy to hear that everything is going well! Have fun at the concert :)
Karen

Mrs. Pink said...

I'm so happy for you!

Kim said...

Congrats on the heart beat...that is great!! Praying for a healthy pregnancy and no more spotting...have a safe trip!

Anonymous said...

I saw your post on SAIF about the prog supps, and I had the same problem. After about a week of soreness, it stopped, so hopefully it will go away soon for you, too!