My appointment on Tuesday brought some exciting news: I'm less than 1cm dilated, but things are going forward! Things are really nearing the end. There's no effacement yet, but the cervix is forward. I got a prescription for Prilosec because my heartburn is literally keeping me awake at night. Three more weeks and we are at term. Mike keeps urging me to pack my bag for the hospital, but truth be told that makes me very nervous. I finally packed the diaper bag for the baby, but I'm still hesit...
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I had my first cervix check today. I never would have thought "use it or lose it" would apply to a girl, but oh my stars was it PAINFUL. I also had the Strep B test and the swab felt like a broomstick going in. I haven't had sex at all this pregnancy so it feels like I just tightened up. It's awful. The cervix is still closed though and I guess still positioned higher up. Baby's not coming too soon. I'm going to start trying massage to see if I can make these appointments less painful. It's g...
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Once again, I was unable to see my regular OB but I didn't mind this time. The doctor that did see me was one of the three I was under the care of in the hospital for my miscarriage. She is a damn good doctor in our opinion. She handled us well in the hospital and at this appointment she made a good impression again. She didn't try to fake it through the appointment, she told us right at the beginning she obviously wasn't completely familiar with my case and asked us to bring her up to speed ...
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We had the anatomy scan today. I prepared myself for the absolute worst and felt like throwing up at the end of it. We're 18 weeks and 5 days pregnant. We've made it past the point that Robin had left us. Last week's appointment had Dr. Stone guessing the baby was a girl because of what looked like a "hamburger" but she did say not to run out and buy anything since her equipment is so old and there is a lot of growth between week 17 and week 18. The ultrasound tech at the high risk office tha...
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I got new bands on my top braces and the wire was changed to a 14, whatever that means. I still don't have the bottom ones on. I thought they were going to do that today, but apparently that will be done at my next appointment at the end of December. It feels like I took a softball to the teeth. But I have noticed a change in my tooth alignment so I'm guessing it's going to be worth it in the end.

I got more blood drawn today as part of the NT screening. I go for the ultrasound tomorrow. I do...
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That's the motto we're going with right now.

I had my first OB appointment for this pregnancy yesterday. It's awful sitting in that waiting room and in those exam rooms. I keep thinking that I shouldn't be there. I should be home with my baby. I pass a door and I think, "That's where they found no heartbeat" and "That's where they put us so I could try and pull myself together." Sometimes I think I should have found a different doctor but for some reason I want to give them another chance.

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I got the spacers for my braces in yesterday. And of course, before bed I floss and pop one out so I had to go back today. I feel like there's giant pieces of steak stuck between my teeth and it's crowding my already cramped my mouth. It hurts so much I think I'm beyond the point of tears. They kept telling my ibuprofen will be my best friend. But all I can take is Tylenol. Mike asked me if I'd be mad if it turned out I wasn't pregnant and was staying away from painkillers needlessly. I told ...
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The results from my blood test came back yesterday. Everything is normal. So the Protien S thing isn't a factor at the moment. Still not a resolution for Robin's death, but at least it's something I can make sure they monitor closely during the next pregnancy should it arise again. My cycle has started (speak of the devil). So I guess my body did finally get as close to normal as possible. Still not 28 days, more like 31 but at least that's consistent. I have a couple of ovulation kits, so ho...
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