Friday's Appointment

Friday's appointment went GREAT! Of course, I was as nervous as ever, but baby bean was right on track at 9w1d with a heart beat of 180 bpm! Mom went with me to this appointment, Troy is out of days off. We were able to see and hear the heartbeat and even see baby wiggle around a little AND baby has arms! This was my last appointment in Greenville. I will miss everyone there but I'm relieved I don't have to make the hour and fifteen minute drive. In other good news, my PIO (progesterone in oil) injections are finally complete.....as of last night. My bum is thankful! My first OB appointment is tomorrow morning and I'm hoping to get another peak at Baby Thompson! For now, here's a picture and video from Friday's appointment!

 

8w5d

We are 8w5d pregnant today and this baby bean is finally paid for.....for now! I can't wait to start shopping. I have the stroller picked out and have pretty much decided on a neutral color scheme that will be perfect for a boy or a girl. I'm still thinking boy. I had another baby boy dream a couple of nights ago.

 

 

On another note, I always thought and planned on being able to wear my 'normal' clothes for a while during the beginning of a pregnancy....at least through the first trimester. Well, like everything else during this journey, that didn't go as planned either. I purchased and started wearing my first pair of maternity pants last friday at 8w1d. I will say my ovaries are still swollen and each are the size of an orange. I haven't actually gained any weight on the scales, I'm just super bloated. But, OMG......these pants are the most comfy things ever. I may never go back. ;)

 

My next and last appointment with Dr. Hayslip is on Friday, just for an ultrasound. Then my first OB appointment is next Tuesday. I have been given the okay to stop the progesterone injections on Friday as well. As excited as I should be, I'm acutally a little nervous. My OB has prescribed oral progesterone to supplement me until 12 weeks. I've read the side effects of the oral are a little worse than the shots. I'll let you know which I prefer. :)

 

I'll update after my appointment on Friday. Hoping and praying for good news!