Thursday, March 31, 2011

It's Alive!

That's the text I sent my husband when I walked out of the ultrasound this morning: It's Alive! And yes, the baby inside me is still alive. It's measuring perfectly at 7 weeks 4 days, its heartbeat is 147 bpm, and the subchorionic hematoma has even shrunk! It's still there, but not near as big as it was before. All good news. They told me to make an appointment with my OB, and I'll keep going for weekly appointments, whether they are at the RE or my OB, until approximately 10 weeks. And they gave me a prescription for Zofran for the nausea. I don't plan on taking it unless the nausea is really bad, but I guess it will be good to have on hand.

I'm really trying to focus on the positive today. And be happy, and enjoy the moment. And I am. I really hope I get to have this baby. I'm becoming quite attached...
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53 comments:

  1. RachMarch 31, 2011 at 10:07 AM

    Yay! Glad all is well.

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  2. siennaMarch 31, 2011 at 10:14 AM

    yaaay!!! big hugs :o)

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  3. LesleyMarch 31, 2011 at 10:27 AM

    Wonderful news Alex! I'm on cloud 9! I love how it's measuring PERFECTLY, without even any need for concern. Sounds like you've got a take-home baby baking :)

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  4. mareMarch 31, 2011 at 10:36 AM

    YESSSSSSS! So awesome. Love this news. xoxo.

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  5. lady pumpkinMarch 31, 2011 at 10:42 AM

    Awesome news! Everything seems right on target, woman. How wonderful!!!

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  6. LuluMarch 31, 2011 at 10:44 AM

    Hooray!!!!!!!

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  7. Do I Have to Be a D.I.N.K.?March 31, 2011 at 10:47 AM

    Yippy!!! I am so happy for you!!!

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  8. KristaMarch 31, 2011 at 10:55 AM

    That's awesome Alex!!!!

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  9. ChelleMarch 31, 2011 at 11:02 AM

    That is such wonderful news! Definitely soak up every glorious moment.

    Keep growing and thriving baby! I promise if you do, you will know a life full of love and happiness.

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  10. quadmomMarch 31, 2011 at 11:06 AM

    HOORAY!! I am so, so happy for you guys!

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  11. MeMarch 31, 2011 at 11:18 AM

    Awesome news!!! Great appointment! Fingers and toes are attached for you! :-)

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  12. MicheleMarch 31, 2011 at 11:24 AM

    YAY!! That is great!

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  13. AnonymousMarch 31, 2011 at 11:28 AM

    Perfect, I'm so happy for you =)

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  14. NMarch 31, 2011 at 11:47 AM

    That rocks! Zophran is causes constipation. Just an FYI. I took it alot at the beginning of this pregnancy. I was sick 24-7 for a while and had to work.

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  15. HeatherMarch 31, 2011 at 11:59 AM

    Yay! So excited for you! And yeah, zofran causes major constipation. Having experienced both I'm not sure which is worse...

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  16. Whitney AndersonMarch 31, 2011 at 12:08 PM

    That's amazing, Alex! Congrats!

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  17. kkasunMarch 31, 2011 at 12:20 PM

    Great news!!!!!
    Growing baby, shrinking hematoma, and increased hope!!!
    I am sooooo happy for you!

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  18. jillMarch 31, 2011 at 12:33 PM

    WOOHOO!! I'm virtually dancing and jumping joyfully around with you :) Yay!

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  19. CeejayMarch 31, 2011 at 12:48 PM

    Woohoo! That's fantastic news, I'm so, so happy for you!

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  20. RebeccaMarch 31, 2011 at 12:59 PM

    Woohoo!!! Awesome news!!!

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  21. bunnyMarch 31, 2011 at 1:48 PM

    HALLELUJAH! This is so totally fabulous. And I'm glad you get weekly appointments. Not glad about the reasons you get them, but glad you won't have to go hugely long between reassuring checkups. YAY!

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  22. GurleeMarch 31, 2011 at 2:02 PM

    SO happy to hear it! Hooray Alex!!!

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  23. Glass Case of EmotionMarch 31, 2011 at 2:12 PM

    YAY! I hope you get to have this baby too. Lots of love. xxooxxoo

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  24. HopeMarch 31, 2011 at 2:48 PM

    Yay!!!! I really hope this baby is your keeper. I'm keeping everything crossed for you. :-)

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  25. nurslouisaMarch 31, 2011 at 3:39 PM

    Great news!!!! So happy for you, sounds like you have a keeper!

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  26. cdgMarch 31, 2011 at 3:45 PM

    so glad for this update :) great news!!

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  27. ALMarch 31, 2011 at 4:18 PM

    so happy for this update, Alex!! Awesome news!

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  28. AnonymousMarch 31, 2011 at 4:30 PM

    Congratulations!!!

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  29. hopeisafourletterwordMarch 31, 2011 at 4:51 PM

    Yay!! Congrats!

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  30. FranMarch 31, 2011 at 4:58 PM

    So so thrilled!! Fantastic news!! Now deep breath, try to enjoy! Love, Fran

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  31. KellyMarch 31, 2011 at 5:13 PM

    YAY!!! What fantastic news!!!

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  32. micgruberMarch 31, 2011 at 5:16 PM

    Fantastic news. I always believe 'Good things happen to those who wait'.

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  33. LisaBMarch 31, 2011 at 5:19 PM

    WOOHOOO! I am SO thrilled for you hun!!

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  34. Still A Guest RoomMarch 31, 2011 at 5:19 PM

    So glad to hear the good news!

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  35. ChristinaMarch 31, 2011 at 6:56 PM

    Perfect size/dating and perfect heartbeat! I am very hopeful that this is your take home baby! I'm glad your Drs are having you do weekly u/s. That is going to help tremendously with your worry, etc as it will only be 7d worth instead of weeks!

    Thank you again for all you sweet comments and amazing support!

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  36. daega99March 31, 2011 at 7:08 PM

    YAY!!!!!

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  37. AnonymousMarch 31, 2011 at 7:42 PM

    How can you not be positive when you got perfect news!?!?!? And zofran is a fabulous drug!

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  38. tishiMarch 31, 2011 at 7:44 PM

    so incredibly excited for you..... love this baby!!!

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  39. AnonymousMarch 31, 2011 at 8:36 PM

    YEAH!!!!!!!!!!! and YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  40. AnnieApril 1, 2011 at 12:49 AM

    Wonderful news! What a relief!

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  41. JennyApril 1, 2011 at 5:51 AM

    So glad to see you feeling a bit more hopeful than you were in your last post. And of course how great to see your little one growing along right on course!

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  42. TeeJayApril 1, 2011 at 5:58 AM

    Hip, hip hooray!!! I'm so happy for you! Big sigh of relief!

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  43. HopeBPatientApril 1, 2011 at 7:33 AM

    Wonderful, wonderful news!!! So very happy for you!

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  44. StephanieApril 1, 2011 at 7:49 AM

    So happy for you! You deserve it!

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  45. AnonymousApril 1, 2011 at 8:35 AM

    YES YES YES YES!!! I am so relieved and happy for you. :)

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  46. junebugApril 1, 2011 at 9:31 AM

    Yeah! Awesome news! :-)

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  47. Nessa LomivaApril 1, 2011 at 10:50 AM

    Woot woot, Alex!! :D

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  48. Brave IVF GirlApril 1, 2011 at 4:24 PM

    Yay!!

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  49. AnxiousMummyto3April 1, 2011 at 6:06 PM

    Congratulations, so overjoyed for you!! Sorry this comment is late having a massive cleanup over here :)

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  50. AdeleApril 1, 2011 at 10:38 PM

    I missed this yesterday. How the f did I miss this!?!? WONDERFUL news, Alex. And the fact that the hematoma shrunk...well, I'm going to see that as a trend. Which means that thing is going to get smaller and smaller until it just disappears.

    Great news. So glad.

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  51. Mel.April 2, 2011 at 2:55 PM

    WooHoo!!

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  52. AnonymousApril 3, 2011 at 8:22 PM

    Yes! Wonderful news!!! Enjoy Cloud 9! :)

    xoxo

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  53. AmberApril 4, 2011 at 7:39 AM

    Hey Alex! So happy for you! I have always felt in my heart you were meant to be a momma!

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