Pregnancy Journal

Dec 7 - I.U.D. removed, start trying for baby #2

June 19 - First positive test! I had tested the previous day with negative results so chose not to test this morning.  Around noon, I was trying to make blueberry muffins and couldn't focus.  Something felt "off" so I chose to test even though it was not first in the morning.  Line was light at first but definitely there.  I took 2 more tests to confirm.

June 20 - Father's Day. Confirmed with second set of tests and announce to Dave and Andrea.  Woke up early and made breakfast.  I put Andrea in the shirt I had bought months ago saying she was going to be a big sister.  When she went up to get him for breakfast, I heard Dave call down the stairs "Andrea has an interesting shirt on".  When he came down and asked if it was true, I just grinned and said Happy Father's Day.

June 21 - Pregnancy confirmed at group health lab.

June 22 - Mommy is doing well, symptoms are mild but there.

June 28 - Andrea says she is going to have a little sister and I'm going to have a little brother!  he he 

June 30 - So far, this baby does not like spicy food.  Hoping that doesn't last.  No real morning sickness yet, just intermittent repulsions and belly aches.

July 10 - Morning sickness comes and goes.  It is definitely not bad yet, but I've been tired for sure.

July 26 - First appointment was today.  It is too early to hear the heartbeat, but nice to be done with all the medical history and blood work.

Aug 17 - Some bleeding after intercourse.  Midwife advises that since there is no cramping we should be fine.

Aug 21 - Some fresh bleeding in the evening after a busy day.  Nerves are high, but again no cramping with it.

Aug 22 - More fresh blood and heavier.  We go to the ER.  Ultrasound shows no heartbeat and baby stopped growing at 8 weeks (currently 13 weeks).  Sent home to miscarry.

Aug 26 - Miscarried at 5am.  So thankful Andrea was asleep and Dave was here to help.  He helped me save the tissue, I'm not sure I could have done it.  It was traumatic, but it will be good to start healing.

    "Sweet little flower of heavenly birth, you were to fair to bloom on earth"