Slight change in plan...

So, yesterday I went in for more blood work to make sure everything is doing what it's supposed to do. The nurse called me a few hours later and said my HCG hormone looked really good but my progesterone level was dropping. It went from 20.7 to 11.8 in a weeks time. This made my heart sink, as our last pregnancy ended because of really low progesterone and an HCG level that wasn't rising. However, she told me that because my pregnancy hormone (HCG) was doing good, they could help my body with the progesterone.

Jessy and I had to go in so he could learn how to give me a shot every day (Yes! Every day!) until we are through the 10th week...she said this will supplement what my body isn't doing. The progesterone is the hormone that builds up the lining of the uterus (to hold the baby in) until the placenta takes over at 10 weeks. The nurse gave me the shot yesterday and Jessy did his first one today. I was so proud of him! I know it was difficult as he thought he was hurting me but I didn't even feel it. ;)

Anyway, I will take a shot every day if it means our baby is growing and healthy! I feel so blessed and thankful it is something that can be helped. I am so ready to be a mommy!!

We go back for our first ultrasound on Wednesday, May 13th! We can hardly wait! We are hoping to hear the heart beat at this visit!

We'll keep ya posted!!

The test doesn't lie...

... that’s what I’m learning anyway. Yes, we are in fact having a BABY!

35 weeks to go!



First of all, we are absolutely thrilled! We are finally going to be a mommy and daddy! Words cannot describe the joy we feel knowing we get to be parents. What an incredible blessing!

We want to create this blog since so many of our family and friends are so far away. We are going to post pregnancy pictures and ultrasounds for everyone to share in our joy and excitement!

So, here is our story...

Last Tuesday I came home from a doctor's visit and had to take a pregnancy test before starting some medicine. The test said negative. I started the medicine. I kept having a nagging feeling though that I shouldn't be taking it, so Friday afternoon rolled around and I came home from work and decided to take another test, just to cover my bases, and assure myself the medicine was okay. About 20 seconds passed before the screen proved that my intuition had been correct...thank God I responded and took the test!

I ran into the bedroom and was trying to decide how to tell Jessy...who wasn't home from work yet. I had bought a little Saint's onesie and some Saint's booties, the first time I was pregnant, because we were going to have a football baby...so I got those out and placed them on the bed (because we are still having a football baby!) with the test and tried to stay as calm as possible until he got home from work. I'll let him blog about how he found out and how he felt...

I went and had my lab drawn yesterday and all my pregnancy hormones are normal this time. Thank the Lord! Knowing that has really helped ease some of my nerves. I now understand what other pregnant woman mean when they say they just want a healthy baby. Now it is just a matter of waiting for our precious little one to grow and come out screaming. What a joyous moment that will be.

I go back next Monday...we will keep this updated with the latest and greatest of everything that involves our little Christmas miracle!