Halfway

It's been a bit crazy so I apologize for my lack of posts over the past 2 weeks (not like me).  After my stint in L and D, things have improved. The Indocin medication seems to calm down the fibroid and my cervix has continued to lengthen. Who knew that could happen!

I have had weekly cervical checks since "the incident" and it has gone from 2.5 to 2.7,3.0, 5.0 and back to 3.3 at my most recent check. I am back on progesterone suppositiories nightly, which studies have shown increases cervical length. I have no problem with it and if it keeps me off bed rest...all the better.

At 19 weeks 4 days, I had my anatomy scan (was supposed to be this week but tech did it early). No complaints here. Baby Olive was looking great although not in the best position everything looked good. They had some trouble with getting good views of the chambers of her heart. Apparently, IVF babies get heart echoes at my clinic (wonder if this is standard?). So, we are scheduled for that on January 15th which will give us much better feedback on the chambers of the heart.

December 23rd, we hit the halfway mark. 20 weeks. What an amazing overwhelming feeling. I decided to tell the universe I was having a baby. It was time. One Facebook post and a picture of a footprint did just that. The love and support from everyone was just amazing. Although I am sure some had WTF responses internally. Lots of offers to babysit. Better believe I know those people and they will be on the "I need a shower" babysitter list.

Baby Oive must've been aware of the positive vibes and started to show herself. One evening just laying in bed, I felt the "flip" and then again. I immediately called my best friend T. I feel her, I feel her, I shouted. The feeling was overwelmimg and amazing. She did it several times during the call. I will mostly feel her when laying on my back. It's not all the time but it now happens at least once a day.

I am in love.

Sleeping has become more challenging. More due to the soreness of my hips and the most recent symptom of reflux/heartburn. Wonder if that means she has hair??  I ordered a pregnancy pillow but haven't figured out the best position on it yet. Small bumps in this fabulous journey to meet my rainbow baby.

Started making my list of things to do before baby olive arrives. It's a bit scary to plan this far ahead but I guess that's what I have to do. I am still trying to focus on each day. Each week. Each milestone. Savoring each flip, poke and movement. She is talking to me and telling me how happy she is in there.

I will meet you soon my rainbow baby. 19 weeks and counting.