Round 2: 4 weeks

How far along: 4 weeks

Baby Size: A teeny tiny poppy seed

Weight:  117.4 (As of the day after I found out)

Symptoms:   Nausea, Cramping

Maternity Clothes: Nope

Sleep:  Last night I was hit with a sudden wave of exhaustion and couldn't even stand.

Cravings/Food Aversions:  Nothing yet

Belly Button: In

Rings on or off: On

Gender:  Unknown.  I say girl

Name:  We have our boy name from when I was pregnant with Eleanor, but no clue at all for a girl

Movement: Waaay to early.  I felt Eleanor at 18 weeks so I've got a while to go

Stretch Marks: I have a ton left over from Eleanor

Best moment: Finding out!  I tested at 10dpo.  I knew it was early, but I've had positives at this point so I just decided to test on a cheapie test.  I tested, and hopped in the shower.  When I got out I looked at the test and saw that second line.   My first thought was that I maybe read it after the time frame (I probably did) or that it was expired but it wasn't.  I didn't say to Rob, but left to run some errands.  While I was out I picked up some more tests and a big sister book.  I got home, tested and then when that turned positive I gave the book to Eleanor, and told Rob she wanted him to read her a story.  

Looking forward to:   Seeing baby, hearing the heartbeat. 

Nervous about:  Everything.  Even though I've had a healthy full term pregnancy, having two early losses makes me a nervous Nelly.   Eleanor is still nursing-and she is not going to give it up easily, but I want to have a break before this baby. 

What I miss:  Nothing yet.


Labor signs: Nope.

Appointments:  None yet, waiting on betas

Misc.   4 weeks with Eleanor  Beta 1: Progesterone 38, HCG 237 (with Eleanor it was drawn the same day in the pregnancy and was 13.7 & 32 so these numbers are great)

Road to a baby wasn't cheap or easy

The road to get to this point has been difficult at times.  And it has been expensive so far; I hear it get's worse. Haha.

$335 Progesterone supplements
$115 Doctor visit to try to talk about what could be causing the losses
$85 Blood work
$80 pregnancy tests (I used wondfo's and started testing around 9dpo.  Then I confirmed with one of these First Response Early Response or Clearblue digital
$40 on prenatal vitamins (I take a store brand gummy)
$25 on wondfo ovulation prediction kits also known as opk's.
$25 Fertility Friend membership (I highly recommend it, there is a free version; I paid for the vip; facebook often has special discounts for liking them, wait for one of those)
$20 Pre-seed (sperm friendly lube)
$20 Pom juice
$15 Taking charge of your fertility book
$10 Green tea
$10 Basal body temperature (BBT) thermometer


*I used a different brand of thermometer, but everything else I really did use and recommend.*

 
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