This post is way behind because I kept putting it off until I could finish my ER Saga. That got wordy (shock). Sorry about that. I kinda write this stuff mostly for myself, but also for any friends/family who dare to keep up. 🙂 After Saturday, I took it verrryyy easy on Sunday. Then Monday (when I turned 9 weeks) required a bit of a return to the real world. I had an already-scheduled well-child appointment for S. She did great. I asked her on Sunday night what fun thing she wanted to do after her appointment. I was thinking along the lines of Orange Leaf or a visit to the toy store or something. And she said (with conviction) that she wanted to go to “Chick Away” (translation: Chick Fil A). I have to admit, I was disappointed, as I’ve had a major aversion to Chick Fil A since I’ve been pregnant. (I’m generally a relatively clean eater, but CFA used to be a big temptation when I work at the mall. I definitely ate there more often than one should.)
But she said it with such conviction. And she still remembered the next day. (Of course, like why did I ever even think maybe she’d forget or change her mind??) Really, her favorite thing there is a salad, which we usually share. But being pregnant, I am somewhat wary of fast food salads. So she was a little disappointed. She got over it though because it’s REALLY just about getting to play in the play area.
Finally it was time to leave. We had one more stop to make, then I was in a hurry to get home. Before S’s Dr appointment, I had called my obgyn’s office to touch base, like I was supposed to. And also like I wanted to because I was dying to know the repercussions of our diagnosis. I asked for an afternoon call back though because I knew I’d be tied up for a good portion of the morning, and I didn’t want to miss the call.
Shortly after we got home, the nurse did call me back. She said that SCHs are common (I’d read anything from 1%-12ish/forgot%, so I didn’t know), and it would just heal like a bruise. She seemed totally confident that it would resolve on its own. My fear was that it was still an active bleed and just growing inside, but she said that wasn’t a concern. I thought for sure it would change my care somehow, like surely at least an additional ultrasound to make sure it’s shrinking. But nope, she said we don’t do anything different. I still keep my 12 week appointment where they’ll listen for the baby’s heartbeat. And my next scan is still my second tri anomaly scan (the one where you find out the sex of the baby). I kinda wish for something sooner so I could see that things are fine, but not enough to push for it. Again, it’s not like it really changes anything. I asked the size of the SCH, and she said 5mm x 12mm. So that really is small. I found that encouraging. I’d seen stories of women whose dimensions were more like several centimeters. I asked about location, particularly in relation to the placenta, and she didn’t have a note of that. 🙁 As for restrictions, she didn’t have anything to add. Just the no strenuous exercise or lifting anything heavy(ish). I asked specifically about pelvic rest because I’ve read it’s a common one too. She said it might be a good idea if I’m actively bleeding, but otherwise not a concern there either. Still find that scary. :-/
Overall, I was encouraged that my Dr is not worried. But there is still the underlying concern that they are just placating me because again, knowing doesn’t change the outcome. Continuing to pray that it resolves, but remaining positive.
New fruit for the week: baby is about the size of a green olive
9 week cartoon baby:
New update coming soon . . . because Tuesday was a little exciting too.