11 WEEKS

I had a follow-up visit with the OB/GYN today. She attempted to let us hear the heartbeat, however, no such luck. BUT, that meant I got another US. Yay! It's a good one and she let us video it with our cell phone. You can really see the baby moving around. Check it out, but ignore the hideous laughing by me!

**Ok, I do not appear to have the appropriate amount of knowledge to get the video to load! See Facebook or email me at cindyvandervort@yahoo.com and I'll forward you a copy. It's SO cute!**

She told me I have to stay on the progesterone another week, which is not an issue. Quite obviously, I'm going to do everything I can do to prevent a miscarriage. At 12weeks, the placenta takes over hormone production so I'll no longer have to take it then.

I'm still overly sick and don't want to eat ANYTHING. My weight today was the same as last week though, so that means I've only lost 3 pounds overall. I do feel guilty not providing the baby with the proper nutrients, but I don't know what to do about it. Food is just absolutely disgusting and nausea added = no way.

I'm very tired. I think I could sleep 24/7, and I have been having the most bizarre dreams ever. I think I've shrank as I'm unable to reach the top of the shower head to rinse the tub out. I can no longer throw my barefeet on the dashboard of my Jeep either. My stomach is in the way! I forget that I'm pregnant sometimes and am reminded quickly when trying to do all the things I'm used to doing.

My next appointment is 4/9. I have to see a specialist regarding a cardiac condition I have (sinus tachycardia, I've had it forever and they want to make sure the meds are ok and working during pregnancy) and they will also screen for genetic disorders because I'm over 35. They can screen, but I will not abort regardless. I agreed to the testing, because they can better treat the baby if they know of any issues ahead of time. Please pray that the baby is healthy and free from disease. I'm not worried.

The baby waved at us during the US. See?



Until next time...Oh, I think I forgot to tell y'all. They changed my due date to 10/12.