Pregnancy Journey #2

"I promise I'll be myself again soon!" I saw this quote on a meme the other day and it really touched me. I've never been one to post inspirational memes or quotes, but I can see how they help people through difficult times, just like music and song lyrics. I mean, who doesn't like a good break-up song when going through a break-up, right? I'm starting to write this blog before we go for the next ultrasound because I'm really nervous to find out what's going on in there. I'm so used to getting not-so-good news lately, I'm kind of preparing for it, but we are definitely hoping for better news. In the meantime, I just wanted to reflect on some positive things that have happened throughout this pregnancy, they aren't necessarily pregnancy related: 1. Our family trip to California in January. This is another thing that didn't quite go as planned due to the pregnancy, but it was still a great trip that we'll all remember. It was supp...

27 weeks is an exciting milestone for us, this means that the baby is viable and there is a greater than 90% chance that she will survive if born now, especially if she is over 500 grams (which we know she is). This takes a huge weight off our shoulders, but at the same time, we are just entering the 3rd trimester which is when things will get a little more scary for me. I have to worry more about the pre-eclampsia and HELLP syndrome, plus the chances of bleeding again from the previa increases. I hate to be a little selfish in situations like this, but everyone seems to put so much focus on the baby; "as long as the baby is doing well, that's what's important!" I get that, and obviously it's the biggest concern for us too. But as I told someone my story last week, she said, "the things we do for our kids!" I thought, "FINALLY, someone is acknowledging my struggles." Not that people aren't concerned for me, but it was really nice to actuall...