And we will keep praying. We got a curve ball on Friday. We should be used to this, yes? Afterall, we've survived 3 years of infertility poking and prodding and seem to be stronger and better for it. When I say we, I mean R and me.
So, appointment with the Perinatal Consultant on Friday. Apparently, I have a bicornuate uterus? WHAT? 30 months of endless dildo cam's shoved up my nether regions...no one ever noticed? An HSG and a sonohystogram...no mention of it. So, we're high risk and will see another Dr. every 4 weeks along with Archie. My cervix is fine and Butterbean is measuring perfectly. I've read some information via Dr. Google, but have decided to nip that in the bud...after all, I'm not taking my Zo.LoFt and I just can't take it. I'm going to trust the good Lord and my wonderful Docs and we'll get this baby here safe and healthy if it's the last thing I do!!!
My mother in law once told me - "Tara, God got you this far...he'll get you through it." I think those are pretty wonderful words. I also love my good friend, Amy (who is in her 2ww on IVF #1 if you can give her some encouragement...), for ingraining this bible verse into my life, "For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord. Plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you HOPE and a FUTURE." Jeremiah 29:11.
I am thankful for the extra care we will receive through the next 26(+ or -) weeks and the extra looks we will get at Butterbean.
I am trying to stay positive about this whole uterus thing. Please feel free to smack me if/when I get self-absorbed with my little pity party. I couldn't help but feel even more inadequate with this news than IF has made me feel over the past years. Oh, and good ol' Dr. Google telling me I had a birth defect didn't help! I am, however, very grateful for this inadequate body and have to trust that it will survive this pregnancy and give us that healthy baby we have been praying for!
The good news from Friday and the best part of this post!!! We were able to get a peek at that hiney....and, we are having a little girl! We are thrilled to know and have made some decisions already on furniture for the nursery and furniture placement. (This is a big deal for us...we spent 3 years picking furniture for our master bedroom!). Now, we must start saving for the important things...like Feldman Brothers dresses and weddings - HAHAHA!!!
9 comments:
So much info to process in this post, Tara! Ups and downs - just like the IF journey, huh?
I'm sorry you are looking at a high risk pregnancy, but am grateful that you will be watched so closely all along the way.
How incredible to already know you are having a girl!! That allows for a whole lot of extra shopping to be had. (-;
Prayers for you on the way...
Good things first....YAY for a little girl! So happy for you. That just seems...right.
About your freaky ute. I imagine the bicornuate-ness must not be too severe if it wasn't noticed through all that testing, right?
Hang in there, girl. You've come this far.
See you later!
Awwww... a little girl - so sweet! Congrats!!! :)
I'm thinking positive thoughts so am sure your ute will be fine. Just call me Dr. Simple.
Congrats on having a girl! YAY! Very excited for you and R.
Sorry about the uterus thing and how bizarre that it was never detected. Must mean it's hopefully not large. Praying for you. :-D
My sister was told she had a biconuate uterus as well and she had my niece with absolutely no problems.
You'll feel much better seeing a perinatalogist - I know I have been. And, there's nothing wrong with seeing Butterbean on ultrasound every 4 weeks! :)
It couldn't have been any other way...you are such a "girl" mom! Congrats! That is so great!
I am sure the ute thing will be fine...that baby only wants the best looking out for the two of you...high maintenance in the works! HAHA!
Thanks for reminding me of that verse...it is easy to lose sight of that sometimes.
:)
Wow, hope that it doesn't cause complications.
And congrats on seeing a hiney! lol
Excited for you and your butterbean little girl :)
Sorry for the curve ball, I know how that feels, but hopefully it is a minor set-back.
Congratulations on your little girl!
I like the idea of being grateful for your body for getting this far, and if it can keep up the good work then hurrah for whatever kind of uterus you have.
Sounds like things are going well so far, and how thrilling to know that you are having a daughter!
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