Our 1st Ultrasound!

4/23:

Today I went back for my viability ultrasound. This was to look at two things:
1. Cyst size
2. Location of the sac- to see if it was a tubal pregnancy or a uterine pregnancy.

-Good news, the sac is located in my uterus. So no ectopic pregnancy. This confirms that the source of the pain is from the cyst pushing my uterus and ovaries out of the way.

-The Cyst has gone down in size. It was 3.8cm last time, it's now 2.9cm!! So they were very pleased to see the improvement. The pain is still there, but it's been less frequent, so that has been nice.

-The ultrasound measured me out at 6w 5 days, a little further than they thought. I was now given a 12/15 Due Date. She also saw a heartbeat. They canceled my ultrasound for next week- Dave didn't go today and has to wait another month to hear the heartbeat which he is bummed about, but we're so grateful for the good news today, it's the least of our worries.

Here's the utrasound photo of our little football!

Sharp pain & scare -Part II

4/13 (Journal):
I was there for 2.5 hours. I met a new doc today who was very patient with me. After the pain continued to get worse, they immediately took me. After a pelvic exam that felt normal, they did an internal ultrasound...twice.

They found an extrememly large cyst (measuring 3.8cm x 3.5cm). She said it's off of my left ovary, and it's so big it's pushing my uterus to the right. They could not see my right ovary b/c my uterus is so pushed over there- even when they went back in. It's likely the pain is happening on my right side b/c that is where everything is being squeezed.

This seems to be what is causing the severe sharp pains. She said that it is measurng larger than it should, so there is some concern. Until 10-12 weeks when you have a placenta, they fetus feeds off of this cyst, called the corpus leuteum. This is normal, however, most cysts are much much smaller (less than a cm). Having a large cyst makes it more prone to rupturing. She said that this would definitely be causing me pain- and that she was suprised I wasn't keeled over much more. She told me that I must go on rest. I asked if there was any way to make it smaller, she said no- but that right now we want to maintain it until I hit 10-12 weeks...

The good news is that they saw a sac. It's only measuring 4.5 weeks along, and therefore there is nothing in it. They can not rule out ectopic pregnancy- it's still too early. But, at this point in time- Its possible the cyst is causing the pain- so the doc told me that I have "just as much of a chance as anyone else for not having an ectopic pregnancy". So while it didn't get ruled out, I felt a little better thinking only the cyst was causing the pain.

She was very pleased at my progesterone and hcg levels and said that they are testing me again to continue to make sure they stay high. She wants me back in 10 days from now (4/23) for another ultrasound. At that point, something should appear in the sac, and they will be able to confirm whether the pregnancy is non-ectopic or not.


I feel better- now that there is at least "one" reason for the pain. Granted, I know I'm not out of the clear until the 23rd, and then again when I have a placenta, but I feel more relief that there is a "reason" identified.One last note- I did tell her about the nurse, and gave her the nurses name. She was quite disturbed herself and apologized for the nurse.

Sharp pain & scare -Part I

4/11: (Journal)

I had my own little scare today. I have been having sharp pains in my pelvic area/ lower right side by my groin. It has been coming and going, but today- it knocked me off my feet. It hurt so bad, I was scared to death. It felt like someone was punching me there.

So I called the nurse. She was concerned with this and my dizzy spells earlier this week- so she got my doc on right away.

The doc has told me that it sounds like Round Ligament pains. She told me to drink lots of water (Already am doing that...), and rest off my feet the rest of today. Tonight and Tomorrow am I should take my temp and see if I have a fever and to check if I have any spotting... If I do- I'm to go to the ER. If not, she wants to have me check in with her again.

So- I've been reading online about Round Ligament Pain, and all I'm finding is saying it is 2nd Trimester pain--not 4-5 week pain. So I called the nurse again the next day. I heard back from the "head nurse" at 4:15pm.

The nurse asked questions about where my pain was. I told her my concern about only reading that Round Ligament Pains being in 2nd trimester. After reading my charts from my discussion yesterday, she tells me that it's likely an ectopic pregnancy. Just like that. No sensitivity, nothing.

She said that if my pain is disctinctly on one side- which it is- that is the most common symptom. I asked her how we confirm. She said I can try to go to the ER, but it's too soon in my pregnancy (I'm 5 weeks) to really have an ultrasound prove anything. She said by end of next week I might be able to go in and they could tell.

I didnt want to believe it- so I reaffirmed that I have no spotting or a fever. She said- well, that can come later.

I understand they can't "tell you anything for fear of malpractice" but she bascially put nothing but fear and worry into my head. I'm too early to get a conclusive ultrasound result and can't really "do" anything. At that point, I'm angry she even told me this- cuz If I can't do anything, I don't want to know. It just makes me sick with worry.

She did say if I get a continuous stabbing pain that does not go away, to go to the ER. Either way, I plan to discuss with my doc if she ever calls me back today.

After many tears, I call Luke (Em's husband). He tells me that sharp pains are common, and really helps calm my fears. He tells me to go to the doctor the next day if it doesn't get better.

We're Pregnant!

Sunday 4/1:

After months and months of trying, we tested positive!!!

I went into the Doctor, and she confirmed that I was pregnant. She gave me a very preliminary DD of 12/14.

My bloodwork levels were strong:

12 DPO: HCG 113.1 Progesterone: 63

14 DPO: HCG 350.5 Progesterone: 67

19 DPO: HCG 4,981 Progesterone: 60

How I told Dave:

When Dave got home from work, I had to fill him in. You know I had to bring Rylee into the fun :) So I put a little t-shirt on her that said, "I'm gonna be a big sister" :) He was so excited!

Right as he realized what the shirt said he jumped up with excitement! I captured him on the way up!!

Welcome to our blog!

We will be using this as our Journal during our pregnancy. We'll also post updates, pictures, etc. as we go along!