9 weeks

Went to another doctor's appointment today. Dr. Clauss asked me how I was doing and if I was feeling okay, and we talked about the awful nausea that I've been going through and how I've dealt with it, and overall it was a positive appointment. I've lost 4 lbs partly because of the nausea but also because of the braces and not being able to eat very much. We'll see how my next appointment goes. But the negative thing that was brought up at the appointment was at the end. She asked me whether I had been bleeding at all and I said no, and she said she wanted me to have a follow-up ultrasound because they found some blood at the bottom of the placenta and that it sometimes happens but she wants to make sure that went away. I asked her if it was something that I should be concerned about and she said that because I wasn't bleeding that I shouldn't be worried. If I had been bleeding, that would be a sign of an increased risk of miscarriage. From having a miscarriage in March, that wasn't the best news that I could have heard. I'll be watching for bleeding and trying to stay positive until the next appointment. The ultrasound and next appointment is July 20th, so I've got 4 weeks to fret about this. Let's hope for the best.

Baby on the Way!

Hi, I'm pretty sure all of those who read this blog know who I am, but if not, my name is Heather Nowitzky. I am 24, married to a wonderful man named Joel, and we have a beautiful boy, Aiden, who is 3 1/2. We have been trying to get pregnant with our second child since July of 2009, and after a miscarriage in March, it finally happened. The miscarriage really knocked me down a peg, since I wasn't expecting that I was actually pregnant, this was a hard thing for me to cope with, so I am cautious with this pregnancy, and hoping everything will work out. I had my first ultrasound June 10th, and that little baby's heartbeat was beating away, and I was so happy to hear some good news. Aiden is excited to have a baby brother or sister and we are happy to be expanding our little family.

We haven't told anyone yet, so this first blog will only really be read by those who already know, or you'll be reading it late. I am 8 weeks along, and will be waiting a few more till I let the world know. The background on this blog is pink, in wishing that we have a little girl this time, although either sex is fine, we just want a healthy happy baby, but if we could choose, it would be nice to have a little boy and a little girl in our household.:)