Tuesday, July 12, 2011

My Second Ultrasound

I had another ultrasound today. This time, it's a pelvic ultrasound. It was a little painful because the doctor had to press my skin with the device. According to the result, I am now 7 weeks and 6 days pregnant. Again, we heard our baby's heartbeat. :-) The bad news is the doctor saw a subchorionic hemorrhage in my uterus.

From there, we drove back to the OB's clinic. She insisted that I should take extra care, take my medicines religiously, have a complete bed rest and postpone our trip back.

After dinner, my husband and I talked, and we both decided to re-schedule our return and stay here for another 2 months until we get past the first trimester.

We didn't want to risk it anymore. Even though we just moved to a new apartment and there are several important things that we would have to sacrifice (church, business, house maintenance, etc.), we know in our heart that we are doing the right thing by staying here. It's a good thing that we are both home-based employees (online article/SEO writing), we can bring our work anywhere as long as there's internet connection.

We strongly believe that God is in control and He makes all things work together for our good.

:-)

Now, it's time to REST.

Saturday, July 9, 2011

My First Visit To Another OB At 7 Weeks

Before we went to the clinic, I can't help but think...

"What's the doctor gonna say this time?"

Sorry for the attitude, but I'm done hearing bad reports saying that I might lose the baby. :-(

Dra. Bendita is a bit nicer than my first OB...probably because she's Mama's friend.. ;-) As expected, she did an IE on me. She said that my womb is low-lying and tender...which means I am prone to miscarry. She gave me a prescription for Duphaston (hormone pill which helps prevent miscarriage) and Duvadilan (uterus relaxant).  She advised complete bed rest and also said that it's not advisable for me to travel again while I'm still on my first trimester. Lastly, she said that I should undergo another ultrasound. Unfortunately, the doctor's clinic she referred us to won't be open until Tuesday noon. Another waiting game...

My real feelings about this?

Sad, scared, and frustrated. :-(

But, I'm trying my best not to give in to these emotions. I am also thankful for having a husband who is very supportive and a Father in heaven who is also my Great Physician.

Hang in there, baby...

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AT 7 WEEKS

BP: 110/70
WEIGHT: 126 lbs