Author Archives: Regina

In our 9th Week (or, 8.5 weeks pregnant)

Posted on April 24, 2011 by Regina

I haven’t written in over a week for two reasons. One, it felt like there wasn’t much new to report (as you’ll see below, I was wrong). Two, I feel like shit. All week long I think of things I … Continue reading →

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Fessing up: It’s really not a bed of roses.

Posted on April 16, 2011 by Regina

It’s been a little while since I’ve written last. Truth is, I’ve been so sick and tired I just haven’t had the energy. It’s all I can do to see clients and figure out what I’m going to eat every … Continue reading →

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Are You Seeing What I’m Seeing?

Posted on April 11, 2011 by Regina

*Make sure your audio is turned up for this. Are You Seeing What I’m Seeing?   And for those of you who can’t stream this video, well then, just look closely at this ultrasound pic. We are still in a … Continue reading →

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No wonder!

Posted on April 8, 2011 by Regina

Took my blood test this morning and got a call back this afternoon…. no wonder I’ve been so sick! They want to see the estradiol (estorgen) level above 600. Mine came in at 1,914. That’s right, read it again: 1,914. … Continue reading →

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Hormone Highway

Posted on April 7, 2011 by Regina

Hormone Soup I am so, so happy to be pregnant! I’m currently in my 7th week (6 weeks, 2 days pregnant). And, I’m sick as a dog. I’m not throwing up but I’ve dry heaved, gagged and stood over the … Continue reading →

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Learning the Ropes

Posted on April 3, 2011 by Regina

It’s amazing how something only the size of a poppy seed (now perhaps anywhere from a sesame seed to a rice crispy) can wreak so much havock on body. I’m settling into a bit of a rhythm with being pregnant; getting … Continue reading →

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Good + Sweet

Posted on March 29, 2011 by Regina

We’ve got a bunch of good news and a bunch of sweet news. Which do you want first? Good News Okay, the good news. Blood-work came back and it’s “wonderful”, says Caitlin! As a reminder, I went in this morning … Continue reading →

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Protecting My New Resident(s)

Posted on March 27, 2011 by Regina

So, that big fat angry rash on my back side has only gotten worse. It’s more red, more inflamed and it’s spread: now up my 3/4 of my back and down my legs from my yoni to my calves, it’s … Continue reading →

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Now go be pregnant.

Posted on March 27, 2011 by Regina

So, looks like we are good and pregnant. Another layer of exhale. Blood work Wednesday, 3/23 Day 1# Beta (hCG): 270 (about 2-3 times higher than standard) Friday, 3/25 Day 2# Beta (hCG): 562.5 April 11th: Ultrasound #1 (hurray!) They … Continue reading →

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And just like that…

Posted on March 24, 2011 by Regina

We’re pregnant!!!!!!   My HCG (also known as “the pregnancy hormone”) came back at 270! That is an extremely strong, healthy number. They were looking for something over 100, mine was almost three times that! Caitlin said that she’d hedge … Continue reading →

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