First Ultrasound

Well, I had my first ultrasound for this pregnancy and it was kind of wierd. Don't get me wrong, the doctors weren't concerned, but they re-did my due date to being January 15th according to the baby's current crown-to-rump size, which would put me at about 5 and 1/2 weeks...I just don't understand because I got a positive pregnancy test 3 weeks ago. And anybody that knows about pregnancies, knows that you are technically 2 weeks "pregnant" when you ovulate. If I am 5 1/2 weeks, it doesn't seem possible for me to have gotten a positive test 3 weeks ago, but the doctors say it's fine. Just judging from the last miscarriage I had, I remember the ultrasound revealed that at 6 weeks, the baby stopped growing, and the yolk sac was which was the tell-tale sign that I was going to miscarry, which I did, ~3 weeks later.
They said it's all explainable, so I guess I shouldn't worry myself.

But yesterday when I got my prenatal bloodwork drawn, I asked them to also check my progesterone levels just in case because with Lucas, my levels were low and I had to take prometrium pills 3x a day, for the first 12 weeks. Fortunately, these doctors complied and ran the test (where as my former primary care doc refused). And guess what? It's a good thing I asked for the results because the doctor I talked to today said my progesterone levels are very low--he put me on prometrium again, but this time a stronger prescription that I have to take....vaginally...3x a day...and it makes you very sleepy. (like i need to be more sleepy right now!)

SO, I am glad I know to take the medicine now instead of waiting til I had spotting and possibly miscarried, but putting the 2 together (still being 5 weeks, and low progesterone levels) has me somewhat mentally prepared for the worst. I just want to be able to talk to and see John right now but he won't be home for a while and evidentally hasn't been able to use the internet or phone :(

On the bright side, the doctor I had today, was VERY caring and in agreement with me. He says he is pro-life (although he doesn't know about the FOCA deal either; i am bringing him info next time on it). He agrees that what the doctor said to me yesterday was inappropriate and it turns out she is a "family nurse practitioner" so I won't be seeing her anymore anyway. The man I saw today said, "well, you probably won't find many doctors in our field that are very adamantly for the pro-life cause." And I told him that's not true- my last OBGYN (where I went for Lucas in Newport News) was very pro-life----and as soon as I said Dr. Shwayder, the guy says, "OH Rob! Yeah he is very strong about that." (His name is Robert Shwayder). I still haven't made up my mind about where I will go for my prenatal care, because I really do like Dr. Shwayder and felt more comfortable with him. And it's not that much farther to drive.

I did get a little printout today of the u/s (even though it's just a TINY speckle in a black mass!) but I don't have it to upload right now because I am babysitting for Jim and Shawna! Yay! Alex is being a good boy (going to sleep) and I am SO flattered that they trust me to care for him--and Lucas is being very good too. They never get to go out so I hope they can enjoy themselves and not worry constantly--they are going to a Coldplay concert in virginia beach. They bought me some delicious chinese food too! it's odd being here without John- I miss him and all his snide comments he makes to Jim. I miss him and his competitiveness and how he blames me when Jim wins at our games. I hope time is going by fast for him and that he gets lots of sleep. I pray that this baby stays strong for us and that the prometrium helps. Thanks for reading- i better go get Lucas! will add picture later!