9 Vials What?

I went to have my blood drawn yesterday at a facility near where I live for the Pre Screening Test. I choose the location closer to home and I did it after work. While I was on my car heading towards the place, I put some lipstick on because I knew I could turn pale. Needles and empty vials just scares the hell out of me. Thank goodness for my pink lippie.

I walked to the building look for the laboratory sign. Filipino nurse greeted me and took my paperwork. Asked me if there are any tests needed from my doctor. I told her to look at my profile. She wrote something and asked me to wait until someone call my name.

An old lady Filipino nurse called my name after 5 minutes, she showed me my seat. While she was preparing I was scared like hell. I saw like 5 empty vials already in the seat. What oh no! That's a lot. Then she turned again to the list and counted 4 more vials in total 9. YES can you think of a number 9?? I double check the nurse twice and asked if she's sure the lists were for me. Yup, saw the document I brought and the lists that was printed out. That's a lot to take in for one blood draw..

I told her I've never experience taking that so much blood. She checked on my right arm, veins seems so small. Tap it several times and make sure to get a clear view of the veins, don't show up the way she wanted it. Transfer to my left, clean with the alcohol swab and it's on.

She injected, hit my vein, I didn't panic but it sting a little bit. One vial at a time, I could hear her replacing from one empty vial to the other. I just closed my eyes not moving at all, sitting still. Never look back as to how many was already done and filled up. I just pray that it will be over and the nurse was really great. She was fast doing it because she saw me bit my lip with closed eyes.

Anyway, that was it. It was not that long. I will wait for 10 days for the result as what the paper say. I pray that all the test come back all right.

11 Weeks Pregnant

The nausea is slowly fading out but today after I took some baby bumps photo, the nausea attacked again. It started 12 noon at my job. I was trying really hard to take easy while at work. Taking a deep breath, eating the food I brought but the uneasiness was to uncomfortable. I survived the 4 hours of no vomit at work. But yet, at 6pm it stroke. Gush, hated the feeling. Well I hated it but deep inside I know the baby is working magic.

Here's my very first reveal to this blog... Me at 11 weeks today.. I gained less than a pound.

 Clothes: Maternity pants from Old Navy, Tshirt from Ross

10 Weeks and 5 Days Pregnant

What I can tell you is this, I am feeling much better. I still have nausea but it slightly not terrible. Food aversion is still the same. The strong smell does fade a little which is a big relief because it throws away everything. Now it's fading, slowly I can eat more food. Somehow the food that worked for me over a week now is with my constant being hungry all the time, I can only take with no problem is Tricket's whole wheat cracker with slices of Cheddar cheese. For my breakfast, I boiled 2 eggs with or without crackers or 1 slice of white bread. Bread with strawberry jam does work too. I ate it when I'm beginning to feel hungry before taking a bigger portion for lunch or dinner. I make my own smoothie drink. The ingredients: Strawberry, banana, raspberry, strawberry sorbet, milk, spinach, kale and other greens and ice cubes. I can either drink the whole 2 cups or drink 1 cup in the morning and leave the remaining on the fridge covered and drink it in the afternoon. It soothes my stomach so much better plus it's very healthy. With this change, I have more energy this past week.

My complaint is I don't get enough sleep. I will go to bed around 10pm and with no other reason I will just wake up after 2am and I will get back to sleep like 5. I was so glad that I don't work in the morning temporarily for the last 2 weeks so it's not a problem. I don't see how can I work starting tomorrow when I don't get much sleep. I will see if I can handle it. I hope tonight will be different.

For remedies on Nausea, like I had mentioned on my other posts B6 with Unisom does work wonder. If you are reading my blog and looking to find what you can do to help you with your nausea. Try B6 25mg 3x a day and 1/2 tablet of Unisom twice a day. As for me, I only took B6 25mg a day and 25mg of Unisom. It helped calmed my nausea and I can sleep straight. I don't take Unisom every night so I have a sleeping problem. I will talk to my OB for my next appointment on how can I deal with my sleepless nights.

I also did buy maternity outfit yesterday at Old Navy and Ross. The pants was fantastic so comfortable. After birth I can still use it because it is so comfy than the usual jeans. I also bought some tshirts which is a bit pricey. I would stick to a $5 shirts. Next time I will search bargains. This time around I have to shop wise on purchasing because I will save up more for the baby.

That's it guys! Til next post...

First OB Appointment

I had my appointment with Dr. W last thursday at 4:30pm. Their office was no longer the same place I went to but they moved to another location. The new place was really nice and a little closer than the previous site. When I checked in, the front desk was adamant of me not getting early because I was supposed to fill up paper work but I never got a call from them except an email reminder about my appointment. There was no instruction that I have to fill up some documents. Anyway, I went with answering all the questionnaire on time when the nurse called my name. She's still the same nurse I was familiar when I was with Dr. W last year.

So then she put me to the scale machine I weighed 121.5lbs. Asked my prepregnancy weight and I told her 119.8lbs. Not bad for being 2 months pregnant. Then measured my height of course still the same what else is new? lol.. After we went to the exam room. Asked me several questions, got my BP and get undressed.

Doctor W came like 10 minutes and for us waiting in an uncomfortable room where the aircon was not on. So much so I did complain about being so hot. Being pregnant does give you a warm body temp. Still, waiting until she came with her pleasant voice and welcoming gesture. She's happy that we finally got pregnant and she did a quick ultrasound. Baby measured 10weeks and 1 day. So only a day behind. Which she said pretty much now normal. That put me to low risk. We were so happy to hear the good news.

Then I was instructed to get dressed and see her in the office to discuss further more about the next plan and the course of action. There are much to dig in. And we think we got it all. She handed us documents, instructions and handguide what to expect during pregnancy. I love how efficient their office is. I can tell right away what to do next.

So next thing to do is to have a screening test and NT scan. With my age have to do it. Even before she asked us we've already talked about it so I signed up right away for the blood test which I will take next week. And hopefully no problem with the NT scan schedule.

That's it guys! My OB is great and our due date for the little one is OCTOBER 14.

9 Weeks 4 Days Pregnant

An update for the week, I feel terrible with nausea and heartburn. It's an all day thing. I don't have only morning sickness but it's any time of the day. Me working only part time of 4 hours did help me gain more rest and I believe it somehow helped improved the baby's growth.

I had my ultrasound with Dr. K and I thought it's not going to be the last but we are released. He transferred me to my old Dr. I was so relief that finally there's already hope that baby munchkin will be alright. Baby measured 8 week and 6 days because he said 4 days behind. The heartbeat won Dr. K because it was beating at 179. The good thing is all the concern was gone only that have to watch the growth and progress.

This is the last picture of him at the fertility clinic.. 3D baby, yes we can see it all. So happy that munchkin is getting close to normal. 

When I left Dr. K told me about the dosage for vitamin B6 and Unisom. I took a bit more of the dosage as what he recommended that was a mistake but I will never going above beyond what the label say. But I feel it was alright I read few people that took the same dosage like I did and they were all fine and delivered a healthy baby. The unisom I took last night was wonderful. For the first time, I was able to sleep straight. But I told myself that I will only take the pill when my body needs it and when I am at my worst. I don't want to be independent on it as long as I feel okay I will stay off from any pill.

I don't still feel good, but a little much better than yesterday minus the vomiting. It's a bit comforting but the pressure on my stomach is very uncomfortable. They say the sicker you are the better, it will come out a healthy baby. I hope that baby munchkin will grow more and on tract in the next few weeks.

8 week Pregnancy

I had my 8th week appointment last Wednesday. It was an alarming experience for me and hubby. It took awhile for Dr. K to see the baby. We had seen the sac on screen all black. My heart was pounding like crazy. But with some belly push with my 2 index fingers and the doppler searching where the baby was we've found it. It was in an awkward position that it indeeds a little push to see how it's growing. We've the heart flicker and beating at 153. I am so relief to see and hear the heartbeat. With the thought of an empty sac and no baby, how would you feel?

Dr. K was a little concern because it only measures 7.7cm which is about he said a week behind schedule. He wants me to do another ultrasound next week to see how the progress of the baby is doing. I am so worried up to this point of writing.

As for symptoms, I have nausea all day long. I get hungry all the time and food is my problem right now. I'm a little picky on what to eat because of the queasiness feeling if I don't like the food, I would throw up. Candies still doesn't work. I tried mint and halls candy. Not working. Crackers yes but it can stabilize my symptoms for a few minutes. I don't know what to do with food.

Initial Announcement to Friends

My original plan was to keep everything in private until I could post a big announcement to my social media sites. I only wanted to have 1 person to know everything what I've gone through. I told my bestfriend but sometimes she is so busy with her priorities which of course I fully understand but here I am left with so many questions on my head and I wanted someone to quickly respond to my worries. I then told a second person and the same goes with her, still pretty caught up with her personal life too and I can't live to be in a situation where there are many things that are unanswered. So I told another person which she already know from the start I did Ivf and she's reading to my post here. She already know about I didn't personally tell her until one day I can't help it anymore and she understand. Lucky, she's been very supportive and encourages me. She always there to answer my questions and worries. I am so glad I have her and I thank God for knowing her.

Then last Saturday, I attended two parties. My friends who attended the party asked me how am I doing and how was the procedure. I can't deny anything to them. They are my real trusted friends. They know I already been doing IVF. I told them from the start because I know I will have their support. They were all so happy for me and I am glad to have them.

I also told my friends that I can only be so happy if I already pass my first trimester. They offered their prayers for me. Thankful for such kind of friendship.

But I will be planning to have a big announcement to my FB network once I passed my first or 2nd trimester. As for now, I already am happy that I already told a few friends that I can always trust.

7 weeks 6 Days Pregnant

I would say this week is the most crappiest ever! I am not complaining about my symptoms I am happy indeed but at times it's just hard to overcome these weird feelings. I have not been so exhausted like the first few weeks. What I am not liking about is nausea 24/7. It would only stop if I sleep and eat. Meaning I eat all the time lol.. Which is very hard for me. I don't eat so often. I eat 3 big meals and 1 snack. This time I changed it to small meals in every 2 hours. Otherwise, I could gag due to hunger and I wouldn't have much energy. It's so unpleasant. I also have some after taste in every meal whether it be food, drink or candy. Also, increase of saliva grrrh but I haven't spit out to anyone yet lol which I wouldn't like to get embarrassed in public. The after taste is just so bad, I hate it. Makes me gag some more.

For this week, I dry heave twice. I don't have any cravings yet. Despite all of that, I am happy because I know the baby is growing and he/she wanted to tell me something.