Half Way There - 20 Weeks Pregnant
Last time, it all went so smoothly. I was hardly sick at all, had no complications, even went camping just a week before Patrick came into this world, and then my water broke mysteriously at 37 weeks. It wasn't really a big deal and it ended with a nice surprise on a great date: 8/8/08.
This time, it's been quite different. I spent many weeks very sick. I still can't bring myself to eat much meat at all. And I still can't shake the yuk of early pregnancy, even now that I'm halfway through.
Today, we got a sneak peak at baby. Like last time, we left the sex a surprise. It was such an incredible reward last time, we wanted to do it again this time. My biggest concern, oddly enough, was the baby's heart. In the past few years, I've followed quite a few blogs, and it seems that several of the bloggers I've always followed, for one reason or another, get pregnant, and then find out they have some kind of heart issue. My thoughts go out to each and every one of them daily. For me, I thought it was some kind of sign. Perhaps a get to know the issues because you are up next kind of thing. So it was quite a relief when they told me that the heart looks healthy.
Of course, the day kept me on my toes, with a sick toddler, juggling a half day teaching at school, and having to make that ultrasound at 3:30...I reminded myself gently, God never gives us more than we can handle.
So I suppose I can handle the latest curveball as well. I know it might sound trivial, but it's a big deal to me. I have been diagnosed with Placenta Previa and put on pelvic rest. What does this mean? Well for one, hopefully it will move in the next 4 months...and I have until early April to see some progress...What could it mean? It could mean potential for cesarean section, my biggest fear.
With Patrick, when my water broke, I should have been doomed..I beat the statistic! My labor wasn't progressing, I needed some help along, but my doctor told me after the fact that most women who end up in my position do end up with a section. I'm glad I did it!
So now what? Please send my placenta some good moving vibes! I want a good shot at having this baby vaginally! I'd love to hear any of your stories about Placenta Previa! In the mean time, let's hope it moves!
This time, it's been quite different. I spent many weeks very sick. I still can't bring myself to eat much meat at all. And I still can't shake the yuk of early pregnancy, even now that I'm halfway through.
Today, we got a sneak peak at baby. Like last time, we left the sex a surprise. It was such an incredible reward last time, we wanted to do it again this time. My biggest concern, oddly enough, was the baby's heart. In the past few years, I've followed quite a few blogs, and it seems that several of the bloggers I've always followed, for one reason or another, get pregnant, and then find out they have some kind of heart issue. My thoughts go out to each and every one of them daily. For me, I thought it was some kind of sign. Perhaps a get to know the issues because you are up next kind of thing. So it was quite a relief when they told me that the heart looks healthy.
Of course, the day kept me on my toes, with a sick toddler, juggling a half day teaching at school, and having to make that ultrasound at 3:30...I reminded myself gently, God never gives us more than we can handle.
So I suppose I can handle the latest curveball as well. I know it might sound trivial, but it's a big deal to me. I have been diagnosed with Placenta Previa and put on pelvic rest. What does this mean? Well for one, hopefully it will move in the next 4 months...and I have until early April to see some progress...What could it mean? It could mean potential for cesarean section, my biggest fear.
With Patrick, when my water broke, I should have been doomed..I beat the statistic! My labor wasn't progressing, I needed some help along, but my doctor told me after the fact that most women who end up in my position do end up with a section. I'm glad I did it!
So now what? Please send my placenta some good moving vibes! I want a good shot at having this baby vaginally! I'd love to hear any of your stories about Placenta Previa! In the mean time, let's hope it moves!
Labels: Pregnancy
posted by Caroline at
8:02 AM
2 Comments:
Found your blog from a comment you made on toilet training over at Soule Mama. Was just going to encourage you and say that I have just toilet trained my 3.5 year old boy. I was feeling the pressure of not having done this at such a 'late' age but he wasn't ready and he would tell me that. We talked a lot about it for about 2 weeks before we tried and on the planned day he could not wait to do it. A few minor accidents but he was out of nappies day and night in a week. Really not trying to brag but trying to encourage you to wait if the timing is not right for him now as hopefully you will be well rewarded as we have been. I now have just read you post about your placenta. I has placenta previa with my first babe and was soooo disappointed about having a c-section. If only I had know how wonderful my experience was going to be I would have enjoyed my pregnancy so much more. It did not all go to plan I spent time in hospital after bleeding and had him preterm. BUT the c-section was no where near as bad as I thought it was and I felt truly connected with my baby even thought I did not 'birth' him. I have now had another boy 2 years after that and had a vaginal home birth and I can't say which was the better experience. Both very different of course but the love and joy I feel for my babes and the experiences is exactly the same. I wish you the very best and hope that placenta moves.
Thank you so much for sharing your experience! The most important thing is the healthy baby, and beyond site of it all, I keep this in focus!
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