Thursday, July 17, 2008

Definition of Me

Definition of OK: In proper or satisfactory operational or working order.

Unfortunately, that is not me.

I'm not doing OK. In fact, I'm feeling quite numb and it's so hard...

Pros as of today (7w1d)
  • Ron's heart is still beating
  • Measuring on time and has good stats
  • Lack of symptoms
  • Prayers of family and friends
  • More bed rest
Cons as of today (7w1d)
  • The hematoma is bigger
  • Lack of symptoms
  • Fear of the unknown
  • More bed rest
Today was my first appointment with the OB...Mook had to be away for work, so my sweet sister offered to go with me. I was so glad to have her there--we had quite a wait, as a few patients went into labor while I was there.

Dr. T went over my file with me, and then we headed in for a cervix check. It's still closed, and long-which is good. Then I headed over to the u/s room. I could tell Ron was bigger--and spotted the heart beat, and then my eyes refocused on the other large blob. It's definitely there, definitely still causing a risk for Ron. I was really, really hoping NOT to see it at all today since I havent had any spotting at all since Sunday. I know the bed rest has helped with that. But I will most likely spot again sometime soon...

After Dr. T read the u/s results, he said we should be cautiously optimistic--he's seen bigger hematoma's where everything worked out fine. We do have to worry about it being so close to Ron. He said to continue to take it easy--but that at this point there really is nothing I can do. It's a pure waiting game. He did take me off the baby aspirin-and I stay on the same progesterone and other vitamins.

I asked him about my lack of symptoms, and he said he would be more worried if I had been having them, and they were all of a sudden gone. But I really just haven't HAD them. It's hard for me to read about most women having morning sickness by now and breast tenderness--but I just don't have it. Should I count my blessings? Yes. I've had a few food aversions, and I can't compare being tired, because Im resting all day! Am I the only one who isn't feeling anything??

It's been hard not having Mook with me today--he's on the way home now, and I just want to crawl into his arms. I am having a really hard time with bed rest--I'm an active person by nature, so the minutes tick so slowly-and that's NOT what I need right now.

They will continue to monitor me each week, which I am grateful for. I'll go back Tuesday--I'm trying really hard to center myself right now--and remember that I am not in control, no matter what the outcome. I just need all the positive vibes as possible...and we (all 3 of us!) appreciate each one.

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  1. Still thinking of you, Mook and Ron and sending all the positive vibes I can come up with that things continue to get better and the spotting, hematoma and all will go away leaving you with a fantastic pregnancy. As far as the symptoms, we all have a tendancy to wish for something definite like nausea or sore boobs etc that will let us know all is well. I have heard though that there are those lucky women who have no symptoms (I worked with one once) and all still turns out great.

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  2. Keeping you all in my prayers!

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  3. Hey JJ, just wanted to let you know that I am praying for you, Mook, and little Ron Ron. May God bless and keep you in this time of uncertainty! I wish I could bring you hugs and ice cream, and my little puppy who could provide at least a little bit of distraction. Hang in there (I know you are sick of hearing that by now) and know we all love you!

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  4. Oh sweetie, the worry just never ends, does it? I wish I had some magic spell to point at you and make you feel loads better, but I don't.

    I'm so very sorry that you're so scared, and I don't blame you. I had a haematoma with Alex and it scared me up until he was born.

    Sending you love, JJ, you, Mook, and ickle Ron.

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  5. JJ - I'm keeping my fingers crossed and hoping for the best.

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  6. You've been in my thoughts, and will continue to be. I hope there is so progress in the near future.

    Hang in there. Hugs!

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  7. Praying for you guys every day.
    7 weeks was my lucky number for major morning sickness, I have read some women don't get any until 8 and others never get it at all! My best friend did not have a single lick of morning sickness with her baby, so there you go. Those women really do exist, and maybe you are one of the lucky few.
    I am so glad to hear an update that Ron is still good.
    Love and hugs!

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  8. I've been thinking of you three. I'll keep on praying hard that the darn thing shrinks adn goes away so Ron and spread out and relax(Ron always seemed to be a fan of just chilling with some butterbeer)

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  9. I am praying so hard for you guys! Bedrest SUCKS but it is for a good cause!

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  10. I'm glad they are monitoring you so closely, although I wish the hematoma would just go away.

    Sending you lots of positive thoughts and shrinking thoughts to the hematoma.

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  11. I'm glad they're checking and checking and checking, but sorry to hera that the hematoma isn't gone! Go away, go away!

    Thinking of you. I'll say a little prayer for all of you.

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  12. jj, please just REST REST REST. know that all three of you are in our thoughts and prayers. try to stay positive. we are right here to support you.

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  13. Still thinking of and praying for all three of you...

    When I was pregnant with my daughter, honestly, I had NO symptoms. No breast tenderness, no nausea, I wasn't even that tired.

    Big hugs to you and Mook.

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  14. Positive vibes coming your way!
    I didn't have many symptoms at the beginning of my pregnancy either; does that help? I know morning sickness makes it seem more "real," but I'd just be thankful you're not puking. :)
    I'll try to think of some things to keep you occupied on bedrest. :)

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  15. Sorry you're still on bed rest...I know it's hard. If it helps, the time does start to pass more quickly as you adjust (at least it did for me.) I took up crochet, and am working on a blanket, which helps.

    Also, my SCH got bigger before it went away. Not sure how big yours is, but mine started at 1cm and eventually got to 4cm and then went away entirely. Hope that helps you...

    I did not have any symptoms, either. A few food aversions here or there, but zero morning sickness and I'm carrying twins! I kept hearing I should have this awful MS but I did not. Scary. But all is fine. And trust me, if you weren't in bed, you would probably be a lot more tired than you are...you have the luxury of rest (and I say this tongue in cheap because I KNOW you would much rather be up and about. Picture air quotes around the word luxury, and a sarcastic tone of voice.)

    Hang in there...you're doing great, and so is Ron.

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  16. Oops...note to self, always proof comments.

    "Tongue in cheek" not "tongue in cheap."

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  17. Oh my gosh - I am jusr getting caught up since before your beta. I am so happy to hear you are pregnant. That is great. I will be sending you and Mook and Ron lots of positive thoughts that the hematoma will go away and you will have NO MORE DRAMA for the entire pregnancy. (Shouted so the pregnancy gods will hear).

    Don't forget, many women don't get m/s and have a healthy pregnancy.

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  18. Thinking of you, JJ (and Ron and Mook, too).

    Let me know if you want me to drop by with some bed-rest goodies (or if you want to go to lunch once you're given the OK to do so!).

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  19. I so wish it was all clear, but at least Ron is still looking good. The heartbeat is a beautiful thing. As for the symptoms, I never had any. Don't worry. Everybody responds differently to the hormones. I'm thinking about you a ton and hoping everything turns out great.

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  20. First time commenter here. Just wanted to reassure you and echo previous comments... I didn't get any symptoms at all with my daughter until 8 weeks. With my son, I didn't have any symptoms at all--which drove me completely insane since I had suffered losses in between the two. Sorry for the assvice, but please try to relax?

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  21. JJ -- I didn't have any morning sickness, no food aversions, no breast tenderness....not at any point in my pregnancy. granted i got kicked in the ass by carpal tunnel in the second and third trimesters, but that's another thing. keeping my fingers crossed hard for you, Mook, and Ron. just wanted to relate an instance to you when lack of some of the more traditional symptoms was totally okay. hang in there, JJ. xoxo

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  22. You are probably have more symptoms that you think. I did have a miscarriage (not because of a hematoma), but I was realy suprised after I mc'd because all sorts of things I thought didn't qualify as symptoms, disappeared. So I was having symptoms,but I wasn't disabled. Does that make sense? Hemotoma disapearing vibes, and ron thriving vibes, comeing your way.

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  23. I had no symptoms! None! I've only thrown up a total of six times this entire pregnancy (and didn't even feel bad except when I was actively throwing up) and all of those were related to me stuffing myself too full of food. And none of those six times were this early anyway.

    Ron will be just fine. You are doing the best thing for him/her and everything will be just fine.

    And I repeat, I felt just fine! (Still do, in fact.) No nausea, no soreness, nothing!

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  24. I'm so sorry the hematoma is still there.

    I'm also so sorry you're having such a hard time. I'm praying for all of you.

    Hang on in there and get loads of rest.

    Sending you huge hugs.

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  25. I know I've said it before, but I'll say it again...I had NO symptoms with Lila. I wasn't sick, my boobs weren't sore...nothing. I had exactly two food aversions, once to someone eating BBQ Fritos and once to two ladies eating tomato dill soup, and that was it. The bleeding was my one and only symptom, and I'm not sure that even counts since it's not really a traditional pregnancy symptom. I'm praying for Ron and you! Every day that passes is a positive!!

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  26. Positive vibes to you three, my friend.

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  27. I've been thinking of you and hoping for the best...I know the unknown is so frightening, but try not to think of all the what-ifs...I really, really hope this will be resolved soon.

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  28. I'm keeping all three of you in my prayers. Bleeding early on and having problems from the get go is so scary (I remember how I felt and the worry never leaves you). I'm glad that things are still moving forward and I'm sorry about the bedrest - it sucks and should be outlawed. But darn it, I hate how I have to admit it works so well. Sending lots of hugs your way - if you ever need a bedrest buddy or someone to email and vent - I'm all ears, all the time - I guess that's only one good thing about bedrest.

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  29. Sending more positive vibes, well wishes, good thoughts...

    Go curl up in Mooks arms and know you and Ron will be fine.

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  30. I'm sending you a huge hug and lots and lots of prayers. I wish I could somehow make it all better for you. You so deserve for this to be easier, and I'm so sorry that it's all still so scary.

    I'm glad the OB is keeping a close eye on you, and I'm glad you have Mook to keep you company.

    You're in my thoughts.

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  31. If you have to deal with bedrest and the hematoma, I think it is only fair that you don't have to deal with the other symptoms.

    Keep hanging in there, my thoughts are being sent your way.

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  32. Thinking of all of you!

    I didn't have many symptoms at all. I didn't feel "well" but I wasn't throwing up or anything. I was tired and later on I had other symptoms - but nothing at first. And so far, all is well.

    I think the two most tiring and boring things are sitting with someone in the hospital and traveling. I'm sitting the whole time and I get so tired. I can't imagine how difficult this must be. Let me know if I need to send you an activity package to give you new things to do!

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  33. Praying hard!! xoxo

    PS Btw, my word verification code to type this comment started with "BFP"...I think that's a sign!! HUGS!!!

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  34. I'm thinking of you honey-pie. I am also feeling incredibly optimistic today so I am going to share that with Ron. In the end with Ron love always overcomes evil so lets stick with that! xoxo

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  35. Sending prayers and hugs to all THREE of you!

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  36. Oh JJ, I didn't have any symptoms until much later, so please don't let that bother you!

    Hang in there, I know how hard bedrest can be. Hugs to you all.

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  37. Oh JJ you will get through this. I am so sorry that this is so hard for you. I wouldn't worry about the symtoms. I had a friend who had nothing until the 2nd trimester. She actually didn't even know she was pregnant (don't ask..rolling eyes).
    Keep resting and hopefull time will start to fly. ((Hugs))

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  38. JJ I hope you find the strength to remain cautiously optimistic. I liked reading that the doc has seen bigger ones where everything has worked out fine. In fact I read it several times because that is great news =) That is very good news. Ron is a fighter, just like his mommy. *hug*

    I'm glad Ron is still growing in to a beatuiful and strong little person.

    I am sending all three of you all my love and prayers.

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  39. I wouldn't worry about the lack of symptoms. As long as Ron is measuring well and his little heart is going, just count yourself lucky! Some people have them and some don't - I felt nothing until about 8 weeks or so. Even then it wasn't too bad.

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  40. I'm sending you lots of positive thoughts, lots of juju, and lots of prayers.

    XOXO

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  41. Sending every positive vibe I've got, sweetie. Thinking of you and praying for you. Hang in there! ((HUGS))

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  42. With this ongoing pregnancy I didn't get any symptoms until much later than with any of the previous ones. No rhyme or reason, I think.

    Thinking of you and hoping for the happy resolution in the near future.

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  43. You are so in my thoughts, JJ!

    I know Bedrest so sucks eggs!! Just try to vary what you are doing--reading, t.v., internet, etc. I know journaling helped me...

    I so hope everything turns out well!! You and Mook so deserve it.

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  44. I wish that hematoma was gone, but I've got everything crossed that this is all going to work out in the end. Hugs.

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  45. I'm sorry it's still there. Try (she says KNOWING how hard this is), but try as much as you can to take your mind off the SCH. Being monitored is a double-edged sword. On the one hand, it's great to see Ron's hb. On the other, from what I can understand, it can take a while for the hematomas to heal. Take care of yourself, JJ! And know I'm thinking of you.

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  46. Not sure if you read this blog, but she had a SCH too and has beautiful TWINS now!! Check out the posts from July 2007 when it's discovered :)

    xoxo

    http://subfertilesadness.blogspot.com/

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  47. How scary, JJ! You all (all 3 of you) will be in my prayers. I hope hubby hurries home to just hold you.

    Did your doctor say what caused the hematoma?

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  48. I READ YOUR BLOG AND IM SO EXCITED!!!!!!! I cried the tears of joy!!!! Im so happy. I read about this blobby thing beside "Ron". Im somewhat wondering is this a twin that is waiting to be absorbed? You stay off your feet and on your back missy. I dont want to see you in the salon for another 9 wks. If you need me I can come to you for a trimmy trim!! J Im so excited. NOW quit reading this and filling your head with webmd. LISTEN TO Dr T!!!!! I want to hug you Im so excited!!! MUAH!!!!

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  49. Oh one more thing... I was 10 1/2 wks preggers with twins, when they went up to heaven to live, and I didnt have one bit of sickness. I think it hits ppl differently. Dont worry. You are going to give yourself warts if you worry too much. :o)~~~

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  50. I have been exactly where you are, no pregnancy symptoms, a huge SCH and a huge amount of fear. My story has a very happy ending and I pray yours does too. Mine was gone by 13 weeks.

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  51. We are keeping happy thoughts and sending positive vibes to you, Mook, and Ron. Just keep resting!

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  52. Sending you as many positive vibes as possible,

    J

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  53. Also still praying for you all. On the symptom front, I did not experience any morning sickness or food aversions in my two successful pregnancies. My boobs were a little tender, but not majorly so until the second trimester. Extreme tiredness only kicked in at around 8 weeks and lasted until 14 weeks. The only early pregnancy symptom I had was constant peeing! All this waffling is meant to reassure you that symptoms do NOT maketh the baby.

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  54. Thinking small thoughts for the other blob, and nice big growing healthy thoughts for Ron :)
    Take care JJ, you're in my prayers!

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  55. I'm glad you got to see Ron and he's doing well. Sorry the SH is still there. It does take some time for them to go away (which sucks) or at least mine did.
    I never really started with morning sickness until about week 9 or 10 and when it hit IT HIT! Thinking of you often!! I know bedrest has to be so hard. UGH.

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  56. I wish that hematoma were gone too! But I am glad that Ron is continuing to grow in there. As for symptoms, my boobs have never felt sore, and I didn't start experiencing any nausea for a few weeks. Maybe you'll be lucky (in that regard, at least)! I think Ron's growth is the best sign of all.

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  57. I'm praymg so hard for all of you. I don't know what else to say except that I wish this didn't have to be so hard and it makes me angry that nothing is ever simple!

    I'm thinking of you always and sending big big hugs for you and Mook!

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  58. I'm sending you all the positive thoughts I can. I can't wait for you to be able to be uncautiously optimistic about Ron!

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  59. I am glad things are still going good with Ron. Sorry about the hematoma getting bigger. Hang in there. I am thinking about you and Mook all the time.

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  60. oh, hon! this is so tough! it is so great that ron is doing really well, though. ron probably doesn't know or care about that nasty hematoma!

    i know it is so hard, but stay strong!

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  61. The three of you are in my prayers. I really wouldn't worry about the lack of symptoms. You know Ron is growing on pace, so your body must be producing the necessary hormones. Seems like your body just doesn't react the way others bodies may. My best friend had ZERO symptoms during her first trimester, other than an aversion to Mexican food, and she has a beautiful, healthy baby girl.

    Sending lots of hugs and optimistic vibes your way.

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  62. Sending you lots of good vibes and positive thoughts. Hang in there JJ! You, Mook and Ron are in my prayers!

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  63. I'm so sorry the news wasn't as good as you'd hoped it would be. I know bedrest is so boring and tiring (oddly enough) as I'm on week 5 of laying around with my foot propped up. So I know how hard it is to just lay there! I hope it brings a great deal of comfort to you to know that there are so many people praying that this hematoma works itself out. (((HUGS)))

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  64. My sweet JJ -- I hope you are paying close attention to all the prayers, love, reassurance from all your blogging postees! What a tremendous support -- listen to what they are telling you -- this should be a huge boost of reassurance and peace for your heart and mind!!! Smile!!!

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  65. Wishing you three all the best! And I hope that Ron casts a spell to make the hematoma disappear.

    As for symptoms, I'm still waiting for mine at 10 1/2 weeks...

    Hugs!

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  66. JJ, I'm sending good thoughts your way. One thing that has helped me during times of waiting like these is that I have taken up both knitting and crochet. Definitely makes the time pass faster. There are lots of websites to help you learn (knittinghelp.com has videos), and at least it is something productive you can do while stuck in bed. It always makes me feel like I'm not just wasting time. I'll even send you yarn and needles/hooks if you want to learn.

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  67. Sending lots of positive thoughts your way!!

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  68. FWIW, I had absolutely NO symptoms with my pg...until very late when I had some swelling and a bit of heartburn. I didn't even feel a bit queasy...not even once.

    My son is 5.5 now.

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  69. You are still in my thoughts and prayers.

    As far as your symptoms (or lack thereof), I would try to not stress. I've got twins on the way and haven't had an ounce of tenderness in my breasts. My only real symptom this entire pregnancy has been the sickness...and it's nothing I'd wish on anyone (hyperemesis, it's not just morning sickness). But I'd count the food aversions as something!!

    Oh yeah, and my boss and her mother never had an ounce of morning sickness between the two of them. One has 3 children the other has 2 and neither one of them ever had a loss. And one of them even has a unicornate uterus!

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  70. thinking of you, I know bedrest stinks but it will be for a good cause I promise. I look back and wish I had slept MORE, because you're going to miss it.

    Enjoy the afternoon TV for me. And know you're in my prayers and my thoughts. Ron is going to be Ok.

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  71. Hang in there JJ. I'm glad Ron is better, but I'm practically willing that hematoma away. I wish I was actually able to do that!!!

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  72. Many positive vibes to you three. I hope you can make the best of the bed rest. Thinking of you.

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  73. JJ, I'm praying my heart out for you! My cousin did not have any sickness throughout her whole pregnancy and she has a healthy 2 and half year old. So keep your chin up! Hang in there girl.

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  74. (Courtney) Keeping you in prayers and so happy to see that Ron is growing beautifully and right on track. I am sorry that the hematoma isn't resolving yet, but hope that even next week you will already see it shrinking! Bedrest when you are on pins and needles and basically have to wait for time to resolve things is poignant enough, and you mention being an active person. Hang in there. I started watching online t.v. like crazy to distract myself, so maybe doing Netflix tv series (Do NOT rent Brothers and Sisters right now--go for comedies and reality and action, no life drama stuff) might help you. And the knitting idea sounded good too. Ron is doing great and we'll sure be praying for that hematoma to get in line and shrink away! Others have mentioned, and we also read research that suggests drinking plenty of water.

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  75. Wishing you, Mook and Ron so many good things.

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  76. (Courtney again) I posted about having a subchorionic hemorrhage when CC posted for you, but since you have a zillion posters, it occurs to me that maybe I should clarify my last comment and say that the t.v. series distraction therapy was for a subchorionic hemorrhage and that the research about quaffing water was something we found back when I still had the bouts of bleeding. It can't hurt and might help and gave us a bit of peace of mind to be doing something. There are so many holding you up in prayer. One of my favorite worship songs has a line "and hold me close with arms that made the universe". I hope you feel held close and that it's comforting to know those same arms are holding close your precious and much beloved little Ron!

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  77. Not much to say except that I'm thinking of you and keeping you in my prayers. Hugs!

    PS. I didn't have much in the symptom department till at least 7 or 8 weeks, and don't worry about the morning sickness...consider it a blessing, especially w/ the bed rest!

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  78. Sister, you need Mook to stop in at the video store and rent every episode of Sex and the City and Weeds. Anything to make you laugh and keep your mind off this. I KNOW your body can do it and Ron can get big and bust up that pesky clot.

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  79. Well you've certainly got all my positive vibes.

    So glad to hear from you and hear that Ron is doing well. Now if we can just get that pesky hemotoma to shrink away.

    I will continue to think good thoughts for you. and will try to wish away that hemotoma.

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  80. Thinking of you and Ron...

    Bea

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  81. Lurker here.....I never ever had any nausea, vomiting or anything. My breasts got sore later in the pregnancy. I had about 2 minutes of feeling light headed before I realized I was pregnant and nothing else.
    Keep up the good gestational work and I am hoping for things to look up soon.

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  82. I'm at 13w2d and I quite honestly have not had one MOMENT of morning sickness, nor have I had any breast tenderness. (They did eventually grow, however).

    The only food-related issue for me was that once or twice in the morning, I thought, "I'm really hungry and must eat now." no sickness whatsoever, though. I hope this is a bit ressuring. Go away hematoma!!

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  83. Hey - sorry for the dual comment. But yes..I rented Weeds from Netflix when I was first on bedrest and it made the time fly by! It is so funny and has me laughing. Dexter on showtime is also a good series - it's a bit graphic and more of a comedic drama but made the time fly also if you can get your hands on the first two seasons. That's just my two cents of bedrest assvice for the weekend. Hope you're hanging in there...and I'm thinking of you lots!

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  84. Praying for you guys and little Ron!

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  85. Thinking of you and Ron (and Mook) frequently!

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  86. Sneding you good vibes and praying all will be well with the three of you.

    I personally didn't feel one bit different at the point you are at in terms of symptoms, so don't stress about that too much (now there's some assvice: much easier said than done, right?).

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  87. Just wanted to say that ES over at http://subfertilesadness.blogspot.com/ had a sub. hematoma and she had twins via ivf.

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  88. I am very angry at this hematoma guy who insists on sticking around where he's not welcome! LEAVE RON ALONE!
    JJ- 7 weeks is a great thing. Ron's healthy strong heartbeat is a GREAT thing. YOU ARE A GREAT THING! You're doing all that you can do and that is just to sit there or lay there and pass time. As the time passes, hopefully the news gets better!
    I didnt get morning sickeess either. Just nauseous at night sometimes and wanted to throw up when I dealt with smelly people at my job. But thats when I wasn't pregnant also :)
    TO TH EBEST BED RESTER IN THE BUNCH! HANG IN THERE!!!!!

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  89. Thinking of you and sending prayers and positive energy- this is so very hard... Hugs

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  90. Hey thinking of you! I sent you my email through the redbook site.

    Hang in there.

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  91. I am sending so many positive vibes right now. I am so sorry that this can't be easy. Rest, sweetie, and know we're all thinking about you.

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  92. I tried to leave this on your Redbook post, but it kept puking on me... :)

    The only songs that remind me of you are Christmas ones. ;) How about Crazy Game of Poker by O.A.R.? It's one of my favorites, mellow and happy. Sending you lots of love. xoxo

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  93. This part of pregnancy is the worst in my frank opinion, even worse when your an infertile. On one hand, it is amazing and wonderful and exciting to be pregnant, on the other, larger and beefier hand, you're scared to death that something is going to go wrong. When there is something that is potentially a problem on top of that it is even worse. I'm sorry.

    That said, lack of symptoms isn't really a big deal at this point. Many woman don't get them at all, many other woman get them around 9 - 10 weeks. There are really not that many woman who have them from the get go and have them be really noticeable. I, for example, had a slight urge to pee more often, but that was it. The SCH is a little concerning and there is nothing you can do but wait it out. You have all positives so far, so as the doctor said, you can be cautiously optomistic (said with the full knowledge that you will remain scared to death, but hopeful that you can take some comfort in that). My SCH was enormous to let you know and I bled the entire pregnancy from 7 weeks on with Katie. Thinking of you and wishing you and Mook the best...

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  94. Hi honey. Glad to see you're still hanging in there...

    My sister swears blind she only starting getting symptoms from 8 weeks onwards with both her babies.

    As they say in afrikaans "sterkte" - it means strength to you, good luck.

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  95. Any updates? Thinking good thoughts for you. I'm up for a game of scrabble if you are. It's lucky to be on bedrest.

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  96. Yeah, I'm the 100th commenter! Hope you are haning in there JJ!

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  97. I hope you're doing better. You're in my thoughts.

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  98. Hang in there JJ. I hope things start to look up soon!

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  99. Miss hearing from you, JJ. I hope you and Ron are fine.

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  100. Hey JJ! I have been out of the loop lately but just wanted to let you know that no symptoms can be ok...trust me on this one. I worried and worried about it but truly doesn't have to mean bad news. I will be keeping you in my thoughts and wishing away that nasty hematoma!

    All my best!

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  101. Am thinking of you. I hope all went ok yesterday.

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