Week 6.6 Scan

HB 128 bpm

Today was a very important day for us. It was the scan of all scans. Seven long days after my last ultrasound, I saw the most beautiful image that will forever be engraved in my mind. The flicker of my little bean's heartbeat on the monitor was singlehandedly the most important moment of my life, to date.

I saw my baby's fetal pole and strong heartbeat. It moved me to tears, overwhelming tears of utter relief and joy that the little one had developed so much in one week. I became emotional as I cried into my husband's shoulder after we were alone in the room. "Why are you crying? I told you there was nothing to worry about!"

I never felt so happy as I did at that moment after seeing life confirmed inside me. I know I'm not out of the woods yet. The doctor measured me at 6 weeks and 6 days...three days behind my LMP based gestational age. I still have one more month to go to complete my first trimester. My next scan is scheduled in two weeks. I'll probably be a nervous wreck as I get closer to the date!

For now, I'm just going to enjoy this beautiful moment for as long as I can.

Weeks 4 thru 5: Symptoms & Signs

After my last doctor's appointment, the symptoms I first dismissed as PMS induced now all appeared to be pregnancy related. Sore, tender boobs, insanely bloated belly, enlarged aerola, and a strange stretchy sensation in my belly.

I went back to my doctor's office at 5 weeks and had another scan...this time we saw a tiny gestational sac forming in my uterus. Immediately after that day, I started feeling motion sickness during the day. That was the extent of my morning sickness. It lasted for a week or two and by my 6th week, it was completely gone.

The one very dominating symptom I have is fatigue and sleepiness. I'm constantly yawning at work. By noon, I desperately need a nap and by the time I get home, I run for my bed where I pass out and wake up to go to the bathroom around 2 a.m. I've never in my life felt this tired.

The worst of it is my appetite has significantly increased. All I do is eat and sleep which is very dangerous as I'm already starting to blimp out at this very early stage. My jeans are already too tight and I can't bear to where them anymore. I find myself living in leggings and maxi dresses these days.

Here's my belly at 5 1/2 weeks...crazy bloated

BFP: Faint Line

Two weeks after my ovulation date, I took a urine pregnancy test at my doctor's office and low and behold there it was: a very faint BFP.

After many BFN, you would think I would know the difference between a negative and positive result, but I tell you that faint line throws you off. I truly believed it wasn't a positive result because of the possibility of a false positive. One thing to remember though, there are no false positives.

At that moment, I just couldn't believe I was finally pregnant. I felt that it was too soon and the test clearly seemed confused or else why would there be a faint line?

My doctor performed a transvaginal ultrasound on me and all we saw was a lot of fluid in my uterus which didn't really confirm what the pregnancy test was showing. I left the doctor's office confused and excited at the possibility, but I was still in denial for fear of rejection.

It wasn't until a week later (after clubbing and other social late night commitments) that I tested again at home and this time used one of those plus/minus test. Of course, this time it was a very clear positive!

I'm pregnant!!!!

[Non Baby Related] My One Year Anniversary!

Ering
Originally uploaded by Bebe Bliss

This post is long overdue. Beginning of this month, I celebrated our one year anniversary in Monterey, California.

I gifted my husband with a rare vintage Collection of Babar Stories: 50th Anniversary Edition hardcover book. I originally wanted to get a first edition of one of his favorite classic children's book. Unfortunately, this idea sprung a day before our trip and I was scrabbling online and boutique bookstores all over. Didn't realize how expensive books can be!

My wonderful husband gave me this gorgeous diamond ring. It's a beautiful round brilliant cut 2.31 ct solitaire set in platinum. I can't tell you the joy I get everyday putting on this ring and looking at its brilliance. You see, it took my husband one year to get my engagement ring. When we first married, we only had our wedding bands as they were very inexpensive. It took a year, but I am so happy I waited!

I took this photo on my iPhone so it's a little out of focus. Will post better photos soon. Don't you just LOVE diamonds? My new BFF!

Thank Heaven for Little Girls!

I just died! My daily go-to online sales just featured [insert details] Luna Luna. It wasn't the 65% off all on items, but the lito girls section of the site filled with adorable dresses and little pink outfits.






TODDLER PRINCESS T SHIRT ORIGINAL RETAIL / $26.00
SALE PRICE / $9.10 (65% OFF)
Soft and girly short sleeve tee with an adorable old fashioned graphic on front.

Baby Events

So as I mentioned in my previous post, the last few months have been "uncomfortable" for me.

What's more uncomfortable is the attention I need to give to my friends who are expecting. Goodness, what happened? I used to be such a sweet happy friend! Always in the festive mood and ready to go above and beyond for good friends. These days, I'm just gritting my teeth as I have to sit through baby showers and try to keep up to par with the rest of the girls as I try to lavish mommy-to-be friends with sweetness and encouragement.

I have to say, what keeps me going to these baby events is the shopping. I love looking at baby stuff! Sadly, it's the only thing that actually makes me feel happy and excited. If I could, I would be buying stuff to fill an empty nursery already. So I make mental notes here and there. I go online and try to look for the same merchandise at a discount. I imagine how I would set up the nursery and as sad as this sounds, it makes me feel hopeful.

I found this cute Elegant Baby Piggy Bank (retails for $31) at an online sale for $14! It comes in different colors and sizes and was featured in O Magazine. Adorable!

[FAM] Chart Cycle Day 75

My cycle reached 75 days before I finally started my next cycle. By Day 65, I was going absolutely crazy. I was an emotional mess, my body just wasn't responding well. I constantly ate and my face broke out like a teenager. Sigh....It's been frustrating to say the least.

Anyway, I couldn't take it anymore and went to go see my gyno who prescribed me progestrone pills to help jump start my period. After taking it for 6 days, I did notice some spotting which then went on for a few days and that was it. That was my period after 75 days of hell.

I don't understand how six months prior to me TTC, my cycles were normal, usually 36 days! Now that I'm finally ready to start a family, my body has gone crazy! I tell my husband that perhaps it's a sign from God, that maybe we should wait.