7 weeks

Nerves are really starting to set in. I'm hitting the point where the baby stopped growing last time (though I didn't know it until a few weeks later). So far this morning, my symptoms are a little low: sense of smell and nausea are higher but soreness and cramping are down. I also woke up with a cold that's really kicking my butt!

I got back my blood results from last week finally - everything looks good. HCG is around 41K and progesterone is at 18.

I'm happy with those numbers. I have another 2 weeks until a new ultrasound.

Dan's trying to talk to me already about strollers - what are we keeping or selling. but I'm not ready to discuss stuff that serious yet - my brain doesn't want to handle it.

Last night I was thinking, wow i haven't had any bad dreams yet BUT then I have one just that evening.
I went into preterm labor and birthed the baby on my own in a public restroom, but the baby was maybe around 20 weeks. However, she was crying and opening here eyes - so everything looked good. however, she started to dry out as we waited for the ambulance. so i wrapped her in wet paper towel and that seemed to help.

6 weeks

Bad News: At about 5.5 weeks I was hit with a REALLY BAD stomach bug. I put me out for a solid 3-4 days. Today is day 5 and i'm better but still gaining strength back.

Good News:
We had an ultrasound yesterday; I was really scared. I started crying right away and couldn't open my eyes to look at the screen. BUT it all went really well! The Gestational Sac, Baby, and Yolk Sac were all measuring on track (or close to it). They said the baby is too small to date accurately now, but looks just fine from what they can see. Best of all, we saw the heartbeat! I think it was at about 93/94. All of this was seem through only an abdominal ultrasound. I was really surprised as i've read many times it's hard to see a baby let a long detect a heartbeat at a 6 week ultrasound through an abdominal ultrasound. So, i'm pretty happy. Doc reminded us to get alert the media yet, but we are rolling.
As of now here's who knows:
* my parents
* dan's parents
* All my docs (midwife, OB, acupuncturist, hematologist)
* Ashley
* Melissa
* Probably my SIL
* A whole bunch of people on my facebook support groups

5 Weeks Today

Shots aren't so bad; bruising seems to be limited on only my left side.

I had my 1st acupuncture treatment since being pregnant. I feel calmer today (VERY stressful week at work) and a lot less bloated- my pants are actually comfortable today.

We ended up telling our parents maybe a week ago - my SIL started selling her baby stuff and I wanted her to hand it down to me! So we told Dan's mom so she would slyly tell Dan's sister not to sell her stuff. So, since Dan's mom knew, I had to tell my mom!