The Scare

The past three days have been an emotional whirlwind. It all started late Friday night. I started bleeding. My nurse told me when I called to confirm a positive pregnancy test that don't be too alarmed if there is bleeding as long as it isn't bright red. Well, mine was and it really scared me. I monitored the amount of bleeding and pain and I didn't have cramping so that was good, but when I woke up the next morning, there was more. I called the emergency nurse on call for my doctor's office and she said to go to the emergency room if the bleeding got really heavy or if I had serious cramping because that's indicative of a miscarriage. She also said to call on Monday and see about getting in to do blood work to test hormone levels to make sure they are rising.

I was worried all weekend, I swear, I'm noticing that my worries are getting much more serious. It's funny how precious a little life can be to you when it's still so new. I didn't know you could love something instantly like that. Anyway, after the longest weekend of my LIFE, a doctor fit me in today to see what was going on. He told me that he wanted to do blood work and an ultrasound. He told me there's a good chance we won't see anything because it's too early but he's gonna try. Well, good news! We saw it!!

There in the middle of my uterus, was my sweet little yolk nugget! There's only one so I'm not having twins, whoop! Also, it implanted correctly and is looking exactly as it should at this time. The doctor said, "This looks about 6 weeks along" and I'm six weeks tomorrow so little nugget looks like it's okay! I was SO relieved. It's been such a long two days of worry.

I'm so grateful that all looks well and grateful for my mom and my friends who helped me through it. I'm one of those that needs people to get through things and it's such a good feeling to know that some are willing to be there for me. I can't wait to introduce my little baby to all it's wonderful aunts-to-be!

Here's a pic of my perfect little nugget at 5 weeks and 6 days! Isn't it adorable?! :0)

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  1. UnknownDecember 31, 2013 at 7:37 AM

    Ekk! I'm glad everything is okay, that baby J is only one baby J, AND, that it's such a cute little sac! :D And I'm totally going to call this baby Lil' J from here until we find out a gender. Just sayin'.

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