New high risk specialist and 7.5 week ultrasound!

Jared and I had our first appointment yesterday with our high risk specialist. We spent a great deal of time at the doctor's office doing yet another ultrasound, blood work, meeting with several doctors, etc. We couldn't be happier with our new doctor and believe she is going to do a wonderful job of monitoring me for the next several months. Baby's heart rate was 140 beats per minute yesterday and he/she is doing great so far!
It was nice to finally get some answers on specific questions we had and just to feel a bit more at ease with the pregnancy. So far I am feeling absolutely great....not feeling sick whatsoever! I am however constantly tired and find myself napping way more than I ever thought possible. And I am totally not a napping kind of girl....so it is a huge adjustment!
We go back in 4 weeks for our next ultrasound and doctor's visit. So far so good!!!

6.5 Week Ultrasound!

We had our last ultrasound with the fertility clinic this afternoon. They checked out the baby and made sure he/she is growing as expected. We heard the heartbeat (which was SOOOO cool). 122 beats per minute! The baby is growing like he/she should and the heart sounded perfect! So we were referred to the perinatal clinic at OHSU and I will be calling to set up my future appointments with my new high risk pregnancy specialist on Monday.


We couldn't be happier with the progress of things so far! More baby news to come! Check out the progress below:

Our 5.5 Week Ultrasound!

Jared and I just got home from the doctor's office. We have been pretty concerned that the baby might not be growing in my uterus, that there was a possible chance it could be growing in my tube or somewhere else (because of my unicornuate condition). However, the doctor was excited to announce that the baby is growing right where it is supposed to be and right now kinda looks like a diamond ring. We weren't able to see the heartbeat today (although Jared swears he saw some fluttering where the heart beat would be). Our doctor said the blood is flowing above the little circle with is a super great sign and things appear to be perfect right now.
What a relief to get great news today! We have another appointment next Friday with the fertility doctor's so they can do one more ultrasound (and see the heart flutter/beat) and sorta monitor what is going on. Once they are happy with what they see, it is off to meet with the high risk perenatal clinic.
More to come for us and our little peanut!

Love,
Jennifer

I'm Pregnant!!!

Yes....it's true we are having a baby!!! I am 5.5 weeks pregnant today and decided it is finally time to break the news! Jared and I go in for my first ultrasound this Friday at 2:45pm.
Jared and I are beyond excited! It is still super early and will need continued prayers as my pregnancy develops as I am considered a very high risk. So far I feel fantastic and I am so excited to experience this journey. Stay tuned, there are many blogs to come! ;-)