Sorry that I haven't been posting as much. I am doing ok mentally, I have just been working (I have a new and pretty rad job!). I have also been trying to get my act together to submit my photos to galleries in the area and continuing to work on/build upon the photo project.
I am feeling pretty good, no sickness or anything so I guess I am lucky for that. It has gotten a little tricky with the eating thing/my hypothyroid/being vegetarian. I have been reading a little about eating fish, i.e. the safest fish to eat while pregnant. It seems from the info I have found that Wild Alaskan Salmon seems to be the safest. However, before I really do start to go that route I am going to speak with my dietitian about it. It's going to be weird to start to eat fish again...I have been vegetarian for more than 10 years! I must do what I have to do for my body and this baby.
At our last midwife apt (CNM apt) last friday, she was pretty sure that she felt my uterus was measuring higher than normal for 14 weeks. She told us it could be that I was carrying twins, further along that we had thought or that I had a fibroid. Well, we had an ultrasound this past friday...and we have one beautiful little life, no twins, no fibroid. It was a little bit dejavu at first going into that ultrasound room, as we couldn't help be reminded of Birdie. It was good though, and what a relief to see little babe on the screen, to see him or her moving around and to see that heart beating away. It was amazing and it was instant love! We have been both having some trouble bonding, but after seeing the baby within my womb I am at peace with this pregnancy and can feel the bond that was always there...it was just hiding under a protective layer in my mind and in my heart. It was so AWESOME to see this baby! It was also so cool to see the baby's profile, which I do think looks a lot like Birdie's did. We have some pictures and were looking at them against Birdies...there is definitely a resemblance!
So, you can probably tell from the tone of my writing that I am doing pretty well with the pregnancy. I just can't allow myself to dwell on all the bad that could happen. It would drive me crazy if I did that, and I want to enjoy this baby as he or she grows within me. It's only fair to do so for all our sakes.
Here are some photos of babe in utero:
18 comments:
Wow, those are lovely clear ultrasounds! ^_^ What a big brain too, can't you just imagine all those little synapses bursting into existence, popping brightly and firing madly as this little bean becomes a soul? It's amazing. I'm so happy for you. :D
What a cutie! Thanks for sharing this journey with us. He/she is gorgeous.
Speaking of the he/she thing, do y'all plan to find out the sex before birth this time? You didn't with Birdie, right?
heshe looks like you....it's the mouth!! I want to kiss it.
I had April here the other day. We danced. I am totally in love with her.
Hooray, hooray!! I'm so thrilled and happy for you that you and new little baby are doing so well!! Great to hear from you and congrats and how awesome about your new job!!;)
Erin-What wonderful ultrasound pictures! Congratulations...again. Since you are considering adding fish back into your diet check out this link-www.vitalchoice.com. You can read all about them on their website. They are good choice for seafood for anyone concerned with mercury exposure, IMO. Good luck!
Erin,
What beautiful pictures. I remember seeing Charlie on the ultrasound - after such a turbulant first trimester, it was indeed love at first sight.
love, wendy
Your baby is beautiful already! Birdie must be such a proud big sister, looking down and loving you all. I am so happy for you.
Cute baby!
what GREAT pictures!!! I can't wait to watch this little one grow. We continue to be so happy for you. i'm glad your feeling well both physically and mentally.
Erin,
Don't get too uptight about being hypothyroid. It's actually a very common condition, and there are usually no sequellae.
Everything in moderation. A moderate amount of fish, and soy, is perfectly all right. The main thing is to have adequate COMPLETE proteins in your diet: fish, eggs, dairy, soy. Relax and enjoy it!
Also, don't worry at this stage if the fundal height is high. It can be the result of your C/S.
All the best.
Ooh baby! I got such tingles when I saw that picture.
I'd have eaten fish, too, in your situation. It will be strange, but all the best for this little baby man/woman. I've read too that Wild Alaskan Salmon is supposed to be lowest in mercury, and also safe ecologically.
Yay! So beautiful and I'm in love with her/him already!
Oh Erin, you have a beautiful baby growing in there :) I bet you can't wait to meet him/her!
Lots of love,
Meagan
Such sweet relief and great news for you. Now you can sink into your body and your heart and really enjoy this pregnancy, this womb-baby growing beautifully.
I'm so excited for you Erin!
xoxo
Leigh
so beautiful, I am so bloody happy for you all ..
all love Denise xx
Congratulations!
Congrats on the new job! Glad you are feeling positive and keeping busy! We miss you but understand why the infrequent posts.
Beautiful pictures!
Just beautiful!
Beautiful!!
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