11 Weeks Pregnant - Bleeding Scare

Before I go into this weeks post I just wanted to give an update for those who were wondering about the title of the blog. Last night and this morning I had quite a bit of bleeding. A lot actually. It was pretty frightening. I had to get blood work done today and they are in the same building as my specialist so I just popped in and hoped for the best after I had my visit to the lab. The receptionist was great she took me right in and Dr.S gave me an ultrasound even though I had no appointment and was probably interrupting his lunch. Baby is doing great. Measuring fine and has a good heart beat. They have no idea where the blood is coming from. We have speculated two things. 1. I had a very busy weekend and pushed myself too far or 2. Some sort of coincidental bleeding along side with the fact that I lowered my progersterone dose at the direction of Dr.S last week. Either way I am now back on bed rest and have been told to take my prometrium until 14 weeks. Scary stuff.

11 Week Info:

All of your baby's vital organs are now formed and functioning, so the risk of defects decreases this week as your baby becomes less susceptible to outside influences.


Baby's ears are assuming their proper place this week and the fingernail and toenail beds are beginning to form. Your little "pumpkin head" really lives up to his nickname as his head is nearly as big as the rest of his body.



While testes or ovaries are completely formed now, don't start decorating the nursery. You won't be able to see your baby's gender for a few more weeks yet.





Your baby is really on the move now. In an ultrasound you might be able to see your little acrobat flailing his or her arms and legs and doing somersaults worthy of Cirque du Soleil. You still won't be able to feel any movement, so if you feel something "kick" in there, it's probably gas.

In the next nine weeks, your baby will increase 30 times in weight and almost triple in length.




Your baby now weighs a third of an ounce, about the same as two small, Starbucks-sized packets of sugar, is about 2 inches long, the length of one of those sugar packets.

You're getting close to the end of the first trimester. A dark vertical line of pigmentation, called the linea nigra, may appear on your belly.

 

My Pregnancy Symptoms:

- Larger chest...at times sore
- Generally feeling much warmer
- Bloated
- Dry Lips & skin - especially on my face
- Nausea every day... throwing up even with the medication..worse at night
- Fatigue
- Major Aversion to water
- Tingling Nipples
- Pregnancy Acne
- My growing belly!
- Dizzy

Best Moment Of The Week:

My best moment this week was getting to feel a little bit better. Generally I am not sick ALL day but just sometimes. My throwing up has gone down to about 1-2 times a day. I can stomach more food and liquids now. I am actually enjoying food and yesterday celebrated my 1 year wedding anniversary with my husband. I actually left the house, went to a restaurant and didn't run to the bathroom once! Success!

Milestones:

Getting to take home an ultrasound picture & watching as DH proudly showed it off to friends and family.

Appointments:

September 20th - Hospital dating scan
September 27 with Dr.S
October 4th - Lab blood work
October 18th with Dr. Y
October 24th - Gender assessment

Other Info & Thoughts:

It is REALLY hard setting a balance in life right now. On one hand I want to be normal but on the other hand "normal" is not good for the baby...so I am pretty much back to bed rest and that kinda sucks. With all the scares we have had it makes me really nervous to announce on facebook in the next couple weeks. It is almost like I keep putting it off. I know it has to be done soon because I am starting to show but I am still super nervous! This baby is sure keeping me on my toes!