Baby pic

Here is a pic from my 17 week u/s.  I meant to post this 3 weeks ago!  He looks a little creapy as it was still really early for 3D u/s's

Update time! 20 weeks

It has been about 5 weeks since my last post!  I left you all with us preparing for Hurricane Sandy.  We survived the stormJ  But I tell ya, we are lucky.  People had it so much worse.  We were out of power, heat and water for over a week.  We live on 14^th Street, right next to where the con Ed power explosion was, pretty scary.  When the plant exploded there was a huge blue flash o light and a large boom that filed our apartment.

 We have a dog and taking her up and down 10 flights of stairs in a pitch-black stairwell 3-4 times a day was really tough on her.  It was really tough to carry her too.  We luckily found a hotel that takes dogs up on 49^th and 1^st Ave so we stayed there for bout 4 nights.  My husband works at NYU, Bellevue and the VA hospitals which were out of commission because of the storm. In fact, for the most part, they are still out of commission.  It was nice having DH around for about 2 weeks

What else have I done over the past month or so.. Oh yea, went to San Diego, CA to visit my family.  My brother and sister live out here with their families.  It was great to see their kids.  My sister and sister in law took me to get registered at Babies R Us.  So fun!  I got most of the essentials picked out.  I decided to also register at Amazon.com.  The one thing that I have not at all decided on and have plenty of time for is deciding on a crib.  I really want a white crib but I know that for a boy it is not a common to have white.  Anyhow, I am torn about that. 

On the pregnancy front I found out at my anatomy scan that I have Placenta Previa.  My placenta is completely covering my cervix.   The only thin I was told to refrain from is sex.  My next scan is actually tomorrow.  I’m pretty nervous.  I really do not want o be put on bed rest.  Say a little prayer Mr Placenta has started migrating north this winterJ

Hurriane Sandy Heading Our Way!

Now we are getting ready for Hurricane Sandy.  We live right in the evacuation zone. But not going to evacuate.  Our building is pretty safe and high up.  This morning we went to Trader Joes’ to stock up.  Thank goodness we went when we did because by the time we left there was a line down 14^th Street of people waiting to just get into the store.  At the time we bought only gallons of H2O thinking that would be enough in case we lose water during the store.  second guessed only  gallons and went out to buy more, well, the stores are all out!  We went to like 15 different stores  and nada!  Flashlights were sold out too!  I did get the last one at a little bodega down the street.  The guy behind the counter was a little hesitant to give me the last one.  Honestly, we have nothing in terms of flashlights and candles.  They are all in storage back in Chicago!  We were not anticipating a huge scary storm during our year in NYC. Wish us luck! 

Guest Guests and more Guests.. Job stuff too

 

We had a slew of visitors in town over the past few weeks.  I loved it because it kept me super busy and entertained.  First one of Wes’s college buddies came in town for an interview.  Then we had one of our best couple friends come in from Madison for a few days then followed one of my best girl friends from Louisville.  The I had about 2 days to clean up the apartment and rest before my parents came to visit for a week.  My parents left of Monday. 

 

Right after my parents left the following day I became super anxious.  I really don’t like being by myself.  I have been working from home for this company that is based out of Chicago.  I had built up my Wisconsin over the last 5 years but when we moved to NYC I was no longer allowed to work my built up territory.  Another girl came in and took my position.  My boss gave me the opportunity to build up the Philadelphia territory while I live in NYC but honestly I have not had the energy at all to do this.  We

 

I have been looking for part time jobs in the city, something to get me out of the house and to be with people. You guys know of anyone hiring? ;-) I have gone around to boutiques in the area and really no bites so far.  I really hope something comes through.

 

On the baby side of things I went in again last week.  I had my 13 week appointment and my doctor only looked for the heartbeat with a Doppler. Of course, he was able to find it right away with his fancy-smancy devise.  Pretty uneventful appointment.  It just makes no sense why my at home Doppler picks up everything but the babies heartbeat.  If anyone is seriously considering getting a Doppler for home use, take my advise and don’t get one.  Way too much unnecessary anxiety.  If you don’t listen to me, that’s’ fine, b/c I don’t listen to my own advise either, think twice about the Sonoline-B.  There has be to a better at home Doppler out there.

 

Long entry but I want to put down one last thing.  DH and I had a fantastic day today.  Took the dog for a nice walk along the East River.  Then went up to 30 Rockefellar Plaza and went on the NBC Experience tour.  Pretty cool!  The cast was actually practicing for the SNL show tonight!  We saw a bunch of the actors including Keenan Thompson.  So fun! 

12 weeks!

I NEVER thought I would get this far. The Nuchal scan was AMAZING!  Baby was moving his arms all around and at one point did a bouncing maneuver - so cool!  Right when they found the baby with the ultra sound I yelled out, "oh my god, it's moving in there!"  I did not expect to see that.  His(I'm convinced it's a boy) legs were crossed - kinda cute if you ask me:) Now we have to wait and hear back about the chromosome testing.  A wee bit nervous about that.  Won't hear anything until the end of the week.

One thing I'm surprised about is the fact that I did not cry.  It was so beautiful seeing the baby swimming around.  Why did I not cry?  DH cried at one point, but not me.  Dry as a whistle.  I know I will cry tears of relief and joy at some point.. I know I will, right?  

"I'll have what she's having" and 11 weeks 2 days

Everyone who has seen the movie When Harry Met Sally has remember that famous diner scene when Meg Rayan in demonstrating a fake orgasam.  We've had friends in town the past few days so we did touristy things.  We went to the Katz Deli, whih is atually really lose to where I live - who knew?!  Anyhow, the place was super crowded and we weere able to get the famous table where Meg Ryan  & Billy Crystal sat!  Below is a picture of me sitting at the table. That's me, in the grey t-shirt.  I have no idea who the girl in the purple t-shirt is but I'm 

 11 weeks down.  Yee haw!  My friend from the fertile thoughts board shared an article about IF and there was a quote that hits home for me and my anxiety.  I’m sure many of you can relate to this quote as well.

“Women who become pregnant after infertility treatments face more complex challenges than those with a natural pregnancy” “They can’t relax; there’s incredible fear and anxiety over miscarriage or birth defects. They’ve usually spent years in infertility treatment, and are used to things not working out.”

Things not working out… That’s exactly it.  It just doesn’t feel real that this could finally, actually be “working out”. 

 

xoxo

10 weeks 2 days

10 weeks 2 days

 

I went in again yesterday, 10 weeks 1 day and was measuring 10 weeks 2 days.  So nice to see that heart beating…  Still scared as ever but the more reassurance I have the more relaxed I feel.  Unfortunately, I will not get reassurance with my Doppler in my first trimester.  The little bugger is hiding pretty well!  The doctor still can’t find the baby with the external ultra sound so he has to go vaginally.  Would be nice to graduate to external, just like it would be nice to be holding my baby in my arms alreadyJ  my dotor totally thinks I’m a bit loony as I have come in almost every week to be checked, but really, I do not care if I am “that” patient.  After he scanned me he told me that I don’t have to come back for  weeks, but come back whenever you want.  lol 

 

Last weekend we went to Louisville, KY.  DH’s Grandpa passed away.  It was a very sad weekend.  We ended up telling his parents because I have been so nauseaus and tired and we didn’t want them to think I was being rude because I was so lethargic the whole time. They were, of course, thrilled. 

 

Sorry for such a blah update.  I will hopefully have more energy once these next few weeks pass and I am apparently in the ‘safe zone”.