Bumpy ride!

It's been two weeks since my last blog post, even though it hasn't been published yet!

Since then....

My OBGYN requested I get blood levels drawn 3 times in two weeks to sure that my blood levels were increasing normally (doubling every 48 hours). SOooo, 5/5 my HCG count was 700, 5/7 1800, 5/12 14,000. Wahoo, so all is good and well! However, there seems to be some great confusion on how far along I am. According to my LMP, I should now by 7 1/2-8 weeks along. HOWEVER, according to the ultrasounds I've had, I'm only 5 1/2-6 weeks. MAJOR SIGH. I know it may not seem like much, but I thought I was that much closer to getting out of the 1st trimester. I've been a nervous mess.

I wish women talked more about what to expect when you're 'expecting'. I've had spotting and blood three times in the past three weeks, and I've freaked out every time. Apparently, this can be normal. From my ultra sound three days ago, I possibly have a Subchronic hematoma (go ahead and look it up), so I need to be extra careful over the next 6 weeks.

Every time I have a cramp or weird feeling, I get nervous. 'Is that supposed to happen, What was that, Am I miscarrying?, AH!'. Thankfully, some of my mommy friends have been so helpful with advice and suggestions. Speaking of cramps. I continue to have them. Not as extreme as period cramps, but enough to make me worry. They aren't constant, but they happen at least 2-3 times a day, mostly at night. Apparently, my uterus is stretching so I get to feel it all happen! Wahoo.

During my latest ultrasound, they were able to detect a heartbeat. Our little muggles heart is already formed and beating at 103bpm. It's crazy. Right now our baby is only 2mm long, and resembles a dragon (Hungarian horntail? Sorry non-Harry Potter fans). Oh hey, I'm watching Harry Potter right now.

So how am I making it through all of this? God mainly. I am praying multiple times a day for strength and giving praise to Him. It is so unbelievably incredible watching this baby grow. How could people even question Him! Besides that, I am trying to surround myself with all positive strong people. And drinking lots of water.

Let's talk about pregnancy 'symptoms'. Yea, I got those. My boobs and nipples are SOOOOOORE. They've been like that for 3 weeks now. It comes and goes, sometimes throbbing, sometimes barely annoying. What else? Dizziness, lots of it. It started two weeks ago. I was so disoriented, I probably shouldn't have been driving... I've also had some major food aversions. Not to any particular food. Just mainly food in general. I am just NOT hungry. And then when I am, watch out! Last thing I'll say, constipation. Ouch!

Anywho, more to come.