Weeks that is. And with the 16th week lots of new monitoring/prevention is happening.
Yesterday a nurse came by to administer my first 17-P shot. Nurse M is a pro and super slick at giving what could be a very uncomfortable shot. It is an intermuscular injection (in the glute) and not so different from the Prog.esterone shots from our round of IVF for my boys. My hubby administered those and half the time they HURT...ALOT! For anyone who has to endure a shot in their behind, Nurse M had me lean over a chair, make my feet pigeon-toed and gave the shot pretty high in the muscle (almost my hip). I barely felt the needle go in she is that skilled! I also got to hear Specks heartbeat two times (once before and after the injection as part of my vital signs check) and since I will have these weekly I will get to hear the heartbeat a lot more often. More opportunities to confirm everything is ok? Yes please!!!
The 17-P shots are viewed differently by my two doctors (reg ob & high risk)...the high risk doctor didn't think they were necessary, my ob says if it doesn't cause harm why take a chance by not doing it. Being hyper cautious about nearly everything I am going with the cover all the bases attitude. Better safe than sorry is not a bad motto!
I think the shots do make me feel a little icky the day after, but we'll see how I do with next weeks before I make any judgements.
On Friday I see my high risk doctor again and we start with the cervical checks via ultrasound. This is one will be the first and sets the baseline. I get to go back every two weeks to keep on top of any changes. I feel like a scared kid telling her about getting the shots anyway...but somehow I am sure she will understand the reasoning.
So far so good...I feel movement occasionally (mostly in the morning when I am laying on my back) and definitely growing out of my regular pants. This pregnancy is feeling so much more real and a lot less abstract. It feels like things are going so fast, but I think that is a good thing. I feel like hope is growing stronger with each passing day. Even though fear and anxiety are always present, hope is winning.
Two pieces of my heart that are gone forever and a new piece that brought back joy.
So glad things are progressing so smoothly! Ugh, I remember those P17 shots...my DH actually gave them to me each week and ugh, I definitely felt them! That's awesome the nurse is so skilled and so great they're following you so closely.
ReplyDeleteSO thrilled to hear about time ticking on and you getting to hear the little grower. :) Keep on going, weeks! We want baby here!
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear a great update!! And I think a babies heartbeat is the most beautiful sound in the world! Nice that you'll get to hear it often!
ReplyDelete"Hope is winning" what a wonderful statement! Glad things are going well and I love your title choice...but now I will have "The Sound of Music" stuck in my head :)
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