Okay let's see... I was on the mini pill while BF Thatch and HATED it since I never actually had a period but spotted off and on CONTINUOUSLY, which was quite annoying I must admit. I had planned to BF until our little man turned one but at around seven months when those first teeth started popping through and I became his favorite teething toy I said, " never ya mind" and switched our boy to formula.... this is where things get dicey. See I was DONE with the whole spotting thing (even though I had just filled a 3 month prescription of the mini pill) so I made an appointment with my OBGYN to get a different BC pill, while in the office he said my 'spotting' was likely due to the BF and NOT the mini pill, he gave me 2 months worth of samples for another BC and sent me on my way. I took the new pills but after they were done I just couldn't bring myself to 'waste' 3 months worth of pills (and the spotting was supposedly from the BF and not the pills so...) I thought, "Why not just finish up the mini pills and then get my prescription filled of the other?" (stupid, stupid, stupid!) Well I immediately went back to my old ways of spotting off and on (although not so continuously) and thought in my mind "Right it was the BF that was making me spot! HA!" But after the beginning of June the spotting ended and I was thrilled thinking maybe I was back to a normal cycle! So I waited... and waited... and waited.... and nothing! I waited.... I took a pregnancy test and it was negative! So I waited... nothing.... Russ started teasing me that I was preggo, "No way! I took a test and it was negative!" He convinces me to take another and it is IMMEDIATELY positive Like the second it hit the strip bright pink line dark as EVER most definitely +! (I took a few more tests the next few days just to make certain (it could have been wrong right?)... had a breakdown... went through a mild depression... and then came to terms!)
So when I went in for my first appointment they were unable to get a 'due date' thanks to my lack of menstrual cycle and we had to schedule an ultrasound. My doctor and I had a good laugh about how effective my mini pills were while not breastfeeding (again stupid!) and he notified me that he was thrilled that I was expecting since I was one of his favorite patients and he was glad to see me back again ( I was not sharing his optimism at this time)! We went in today and got to see our very tiny little fetus! We looked at it's cute beating heart and took a few measurements and are pleased and excited to announce that our next little family member should be here around
MARCH 18th!
Which will make Thatcher and our new little bundle approx. 20 months apart, Alyse and Thatcher are 21 months apart. Thatch was a bit of a surprise as well so it is interesting the coincidental timing don't you think!
Despite my initial feelings about being pregnant yet again (let's be honest, I was upset since I was finally attempting to get back into shape and lose a few baby pounds not put a few more on) I am really excited now that I have seen my little one and it all feels much more real. My doctor told me I can continue to run for a couple more months as long as I keep an eye on my heart rate (so as to not affect the baby's oxygen levels) and he recommended swimming and water aerobics as great alternatives after I am no longer comfortable running; which my kids would be thrilled with, what little kids doesn't want to spend more time at the pool!
So when I went in for my first appointment they were unable to get a 'due date' thanks to my lack of menstrual cycle and we had to schedule an ultrasound. My doctor and I had a good laugh about how effective my mini pills were while not breastfeeding (again stupid!) and he notified me that he was thrilled that I was expecting since I was one of his favorite patients and he was glad to see me back again ( I was not sharing his optimism at this time)! We went in today and got to see our very tiny little fetus! We looked at it's cute beating heart and took a few measurements and are pleased and excited to announce that our next little family member should be here around
MARCH 18th!
Which will make Thatcher and our new little bundle approx. 20 months apart, Alyse and Thatcher are 21 months apart. Thatch was a bit of a surprise as well so it is interesting the coincidental timing don't you think!
Despite my initial feelings about being pregnant yet again (let's be honest, I was upset since I was finally attempting to get back into shape and lose a few baby pounds not put a few more on) I am really excited now that I have seen my little one and it all feels much more real. My doctor told me I can continue to run for a couple more months as long as I keep an eye on my heart rate (so as to not affect the baby's oxygen levels) and he recommended swimming and water aerobics as great alternatives after I am no longer comfortable running; which my kids would be thrilled with, what little kids doesn't want to spend more time at the pool!
Well there is the whole run down more than any of you wanted to know I am certain, but hey you didn't have to read it :) I am approximately 8 weeks along (less than the Dr.'s office had originally guessed), only another 7 to go and I should be feeling MUCH MUCH better! It is good to finally know when this little one is coming and I am excited for our next little adventure in our lives as parents!
5 comments:
congrats! that is so exciting... surprises are the best! We have two of those!
yay! Congrats!
Wow! Congrats! So, about this mini pill.. lol I stayed on it after I was done BF. My dr said that the reason mom's don't stay on it is b/c it can cause irregularity and heavier periods, if you get it while you are on it. I told her that I am like that anyway... I have been heavily spotting the past 2-3 months and it's getting annoying. Is it not as effective as other bc? I get psycho on the regular bc because of the estrogen. Just curious if you knew. But I feel your pain of bc issues! Good luck with baby number three! You know it was meant to be.
congrats darling. 3 puts a whole new twist on life, but it's worth it. Aly will just have to grow up really fast, but she'll be a great helper. Hey, your only a little behind me. You're making motivated to get a little more in shape this time around. Maybe we'll both bounce back a little faster this time. :) Hope you feel better soon.
well good luck to ya. You seem like a fabulous mom from the stuff oyu put on your blog and the things you do with your kids so I"m sure the little fetus will be blessed to be with you.
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