May 13, 2012
On Edge.
We decided this because of our miscarriage last November. It is the most awful thing having to tell people that there isn't going to be a baby. I NEVER want to do that again.
I've been taking it easy, and Mr. Bossy has been pampering me a lot. Thursday evening, I went to use the bathroom before we were suppose to head out for dinner with a friend. I always look at the toilet paper after I wipe. It's just a habit. This time, I saw a little bit of blood. I immediately started shaking and ran to the kitchen to tell Mr. Bossy. He barely got any words out before I was dialing my RE's office. I told the receptionist my name and explained the situation. Within minutes, my nurse was on the phone asking me what was wrong (the receptionist told her it was me). I was hysterical when I told her about the blood. She was amazingly calm and asked me a few questions.
Is there a lot of blood?
Are you cramping?
Did you lift anything heavy today?
All of my answers were no. She put me on hold while she spoke to my RE. After what felt like a million years, she came back and had booked me for an 8:00 am appointment the next morning.
I spent the rest of the evening in tears (needless to say- we did not go out to dinner) and prayed over and over again. I called my mom and she offered to come over (she lives 10 minutes away), but I told her there was nothing she could do. I spoke with my dad next, and he offered to take me to the doctor the next morning since Mr. Bossy couldn't take time off. The spotting disappeared for the rest of the night.
I had sent my alarm for 6:00 am, but I woke at 5:00 and couldn't fall back asleep due to nerves. I went ahead and got ready. My dad arrived, and we began the hour drive to the RE's office. He was chatty on the way, and I know he was trying to keep my mind off of things.
We got there right on time, and my nurse immediately called me back. She took me back to the room and left me to get undressed. I immediately put on my lucky socks!
My RE and my nurse both came into the room, and my RE asked me how I was doing. I replied with- scared!! She put the "magic" wand in and there it was- the gestational sac. She measured and zoomed in. In the top corner, she pointed out the fetus. And then she saw it- a flicker on the screen. The heartbeat. I was exactly 6 weeks, so she came into the room saying that we probably wouldn't see a heartbeat- but we sure did. I couldn't believe my eyes. She said that everything looked great and for me to spend the rest of the day with my feet up. 30% of women spot a little and my RE's office expect their IVF patients to bleed. I sure wish I had known this!
I reminded her that during my first pregnancy I had spotted, came in for a visit, saw the heartbeat, and during my return visit we discovered that the heart had stopped. Of course, I had tears in my eyes and my lip was trembling as I said this. I'm such a baby. She reassured me that there was nothing else we could do. I needed to stay positive. My chances of having another miscarriage were extremely low. I sure hope she is right.
Since then- the Lord and I have had many daily conversations, and I have been using "please" a lot. I'm sad to say that I don't think I'll be officially excited until we get a little further along. We love this baby and want to hold it in our arms more than anything. I hope we do.
March 1, 2012
So far so good...

October 13, 2011
6 Week Ultrasound
October 12, 2011
Home at Last
Well I am 6 weeks along and my due date is June 8th! I am still very cautiously hopeful. It is hard to get my hopes up too much when my Dr. is so hesitant. He says not to get excited until after my 9 week ultrasound. I have my 6 week ultrasound tomorrow and I can't wait to see how it goes!!! I really hope that everything is okay! The Dr said that he expects it to be one baby from my HCG levels, although you can never know for sure. I guess we will find out tomorrow! My biggest fear is that I will go in, and nothing will show up at all:(
March 18, 2011
The ahhhmazing Bellaband and other updates
My pants have been getting tighter at night due to bloat so I have taken to unbuttoning them and walking around my house constantly pulling up my pants, cool huh? I bought a Bellaband last weekend but haven't tried it until today. It is silly but I was afraid of looking silly with my Bellaband on when I am only just past 6 weeks. Psh, bloated pregnant lady doesn't care anymore, this thing rocks! My pants feel great and snug but not too snug, just perfect.
Aside from the bloat, Baby Buttercup Bud has given me some serious nausea! I have taken to throwing up in the morning after brushing my teeth, yum. I have Preggie Pops, which are so sour and sometimes the last thing I want when my mouth is watering in anticipation of the impending throw up, is something sour. I also have some Morning Wellness tea, which sometimes helps for a little while. I usually feel pretty crappy a lot of the time though.
I also have aversions to most foods. I need to talk myself into eating, but once I think of something that sounds good, I NEED it. Mr. Buttercup Bud has brought me KFC Mac and Cheese, a special salad from this once place I love, Vernors, toast and I forgot what else. Mr. Buttercup Bud has been great!
The older Buttercup Bud kids have taken to referring to the baby as a he, especially Buttercup Boy. He really wants a brother! Buttercup girl says good morning and good night to the baby every day. They are really sweet, Mr. Buttercup Bud and I are blessed.
More updates at 7 weeks!
Best,
Buttercup Bud
February 21, 2011
Spotting Again (Updated with u/s pic)
I've already spoken to the on-call doctor at my OBs office and the doc recommended taking it easy this evening (feet up, drink lots of water, no lifting or exercise) and give their office a call in the morning. Apparently they can see me if there is bleeding as its considered emergency care.
I'd really like to get in and get checked out tomorrow, no matter which hospital I have to go to. Preferably an ultrasound so they can find the source of the bleeding and (please, please, please) maybe see a little heartbeat.
Please keep Baby Cactus Bud in your thoughts tonight.

There wasn't a heartbeat yet, but I'm trying to convince myself that is because its just a smidgen early. I know its roughly 50/50 odds to see it that early. I'm trying to take the measurements as a good sign and hope the future holds a heartbeat.
February 19, 2011
6 Weeks!
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January 25, 2011
6w Update
I've been pretty constantly nauseous since the end of my 4th week. It's started to come and go, instead of staying all the time, and last night I finally got a full night's sleep--for the first time in about two weeks! I'm wearing sea bands, slicing ginger root into my water bottle, drinking morning sickness tea, and taking my B6 (all in addition to eating every couple of hours). The nausea is the worst in the evenings, because I'm also still cramping a little at night, and that's also when I get heartburn and gas from dinner. Really a bad combo, haha!
Other symptoms are tender breasts and bloating. I still have both, and am relieved to have symptoms this time around! We're both really anxious and worried for our ultrasound on Friday since last time, our baby didn't develop past last weekend's dates, but until then, are trying to forget that's how we're ending our week. If you have some extra thoughts & prayers to spare that everything looks great with Baby MB, I'd appreciate them!
Lots of love,
Magnolia Bud
December 17, 2010
Ultrasound #2
We were also able to see the heartbeat! It is measuring at 113bmp. It was just amazing.
I haven't had any spotting or any issues whatsoever, so I am cautiously optomistic that things will continue to go well. We go back next Thursday, at 7w1d, for another u/s.
I have not had any morning sickness *yet* and I am hoping that continues. I have been feeling a little queasy at night but I haven't gotten sick, thankfully. Since starting the thyroid medication, I don't feel as tired either. I really don't even feel pregnant, except for all the bloat and my extreme hunger all the time. I'm not complaining at all though. I think I am just amazed that this is all still real.

December 2, 2010
Why can't I stop?
The line isn't getting any darker. Granted, it's darker than the control line. A lot. But I thought maybe by now, the control line would have disappeared entirely.
I'm a total freak, I know. But I'm still having a hard time accepting this as real. I keep waiting for the other shoe to drop. I have horrible dreams every night about something bad happening and I tp check every time I go to the bathroom.
I really want to relax and enjoy this pregnancy but I'm having such a hard time doing so.
October 8, 2010
6 Weeks and Thoughts on Exercise
March 17, 2010
1st baby related ultrasound!
Yep, only one LO growing in there, but we are more than thrilled with that as long as our baby is happy & healthy. The u/s tech took some measurements, then zoomed in for "the fun stuff". And we saw our baby's sweet little heart flickering on the monitor (116 beats per min :o). It was one of the best moments of my life - and even Mr. WB almost cried. :) I finally felt like I could breathe at least a small sigh of relief. Afterwords, we sat down with my wonderful nurse & she gave us instructions for the next few weeks - I am to continue the Endometrin 2x a day until March 27th, then I can go down to once a day until April 4th; I also continue my Estradiol 2x a day until April 4th; stop the baby aspirin now. As soon as we left the office, Mr. WB called his mom on speaker & told her she was going to be a grandma - she cried. She always cries about EVERYTHING, so no surprise there but she was so happy.
Based on the talk with my nurse, I will get one more ultrasound at my RE's office when I'm just about 8 weeks & then will likely be released, so she advised that I call my OB/GYN to set up a prenatal appointment with them. I called yesterday afternoon & my first appointment is March 31st! It will be an "intake appointment" with a nurse & she will discuss the Dos & Don'ts, ask questions, etc. Then, the next appointment will be about two weeks later where they will listen for the baby's heartbeat with the Doppler. I plan on asking how many ultrasound's I get at my first appointment. I know for sure my OB/GYN doesn't do u/s in office, so I'd have to go somewhere else.
Today I am 6 weeks, 4 days pregnant & am due on November 6, 2010!! As always, I want to thank all of you for the continued thoughts & prayers - they have really helped us get thru this IVF cycle! I get to go back on March 26th for another look at Baby WB, woot!! Until then, I'll be counting down the days!
November 24, 2009
6 weeks already!
My new job involves a lot of physical work which is exhausting! I'm not sure how long I will be able to keep my pregnancy a secret. I kind of think one of my male co-workers might be on to me. (His FI is pregnant.) He offered to help me with a bunch of the heavy lifting today, which I greatly appreciated!
We are planning on telling Mr. Daisy Bud's family about the new little bud on Thanksgiving. I am a little nervous about telling them this early (FIL has a big mouth!). SIL had a m/c 2 years ago, so I know if anything happens, at least I have her support which will be nice.
October 29, 2009
Very Quick Update
21,000 for HCG and 25 for progesterone
I still have to stay on the progesterone pill though but I sure feel better. Now for the bleeding to stop.
Faith, Love, and Baby Flutters,
Mrs. BrainyBud
Not getting any better
I'll be the first to admit that my absolute FAVORITE color to wear is red, but now I'm beginning to despise anything that color because my spotting is getting worse. It is now more abundant and has turned dark red since Monday's first incident of brownish-black. (I know TMI) But I digress, this progesterone treatment isn't working and the fact that the doctor still hasn't called with lab results that were due yesterday by noon is killing me. I just know that something is wrong, I just know it. My faith is fading as quickly as my patience. I'm trying to stay strong for Mr. BrainyBud, but I'm not sure how long that will last.
Just,
Mrs. BrainyBud
October 27, 2009
A Flicker of Hope
Today was my first prenatal appointment, and I spent about 1.5 hours there. I first was weighed and it said that I weighed 145-146 lbs, which I'm not buying that I've gained 5 lbs because I had on a heavy sweater over my shirt and boots, so we'll say that was it. I then PIAC and sat down for 2 seconds when we were called back into a tiny little room. We answered about 5 minutes of questions about family history and had my blood pressure taken, it was great as usual. Then Nurse J brought in the large ultrasound machine and we watched as she got the va-ja-jay cam ready with goo and condom alike.
Then Dr. K came in and we talked a little about SEC football (he is a UTK fan, why I like my Dr is beyond this UGA gal's thoughts) and then we told him about the brown bleeding. I started having some medium-heavy brown spotting yesterday and today which is a concern so Dr. K put me on Prometrium to keep the bleeding down and hopefully secure the pregnancy. There IS a risk of miscarriage, and he wanted to take all precautions we can today. Dr. K is going to have them run a Progesterone test in with my bloodwork and if it above 20 (I think) then we should be okay, but he's putting me on the medicine anyway in case something happens between now and then. So I'm waiting on pins and needles to see if the bloodwork shows up good tomorrow. I then got undressed and waited for him and Nurse A to come back in to do the vaginal ultrasound. Mr. BrainyBud and I were very anxious to see if there was anything even in there after the days events, but sure enough, there was!
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Meet Baby BrainyBud. Tiny at 6 weeks, but still in the ute! It took Dr. K what seemed like FOREVER to tell us that he saw a flicker of a heartbeat... A FLICKER!
We saw the flicker of a heartbeat but it was very small but gave me a glimmer of hope. We won't know for sure until the bloodwork though...speaking of bloodwork (YIKES!) I went to the lab and they asked me to sit in the chair, and I shook my head like a 2 year old and say "No!" I told them my ordeal with needles and they took me to a room where I could lay down. The lab tech was great about not showing me the needle and I even got the pediatric needle I asked for! Mr. BrainyBud was my rock, he kept eye contact with me, rubbed my head even when I was crying and said I felt like I was going to throw up! (I didn't) And like that it was done. I could NOT have done it without him. He said I was very brave, but I think it was all him.I just hope the results come back good tomorrow and that in 2 weeks the baby is good and healthy.
We also found out that the new EDD is June 20,2010, Father's Day. What a great present, no? What makes this even more special is that it will be 28 years to the day that Mr. BrainyBud was born, and it was a Father's Day that year too!
LOTS OF FAITH, love and baby flutters,
Mrs. BrainyBud
September 20, 2009
Being Pregnant is SCARY

September 4, 2009
Just feeling Blah

September 1, 2009
The waiting game is hard
1st was the 2 week wait to go to the first OB appointment. I was so nervous and excited about that appointment all in one bundle. My 1st appointment yesterday was a nurse asking me tons of questions, giving me tons of info, a TB test and drinking some nasty liquid for my 1st glucose tolerance test(GTT). I am prediabetic so I get to do the GTT now and as long as I passed now I still get to do it when normal pregnant women do, Yippee more straight sugar liquid. After I got to wait an hour to have blood drawn they had to take 8 vials from me for all the blood work. The vampires were hungry is what my grandfather told me.
So now the next wait is getting to actually see the doctor and have a physical where they will hopefully be able to hear the heartbeat on Doppler. That appointment is basically 3 1/2 weeks from now.
Then the worst wait of all is unless there are any complications I won't get an ultrasound until 18-20 weeks. I really want to see our little bud but I want the pregnancy to be a trouble free as possible as well so I will just (im)patiently wait to see the baby.




