24 weeks... Viability!

After my 22 week post I was thinking... what am I going to write about at 24 weeks?  I have nothing interesting planned so it is going to be a short and boring post.  Well, I wish I never thought that because I'm eating my words right now.  Apparently I'm not allowed to have an uneventful pregnancy.

Last week on Monday I could see a little of my colitis flaring up but I've had little bouts here and there so I tried to not think about it and just move on because I've been able to do that in the past.  On Tuesday it got worse to where there was a tiny bit of blood (sorry if this is TMI for some).  My OB isn't in the office on Tuesdays so I said if this continues I'll call tomorrow morning.  Wednesday it was even worse: more blood, mucus, itchy, etc.  The typical signs I had before coming back... yuck!  So once his office opened I called him and asked what he would advise.  He told me to get in contact with my gastroenterologist from last time and talk to them about pregnancy safe medication because he doesn't want me to suffer through this.  I immediately called the gastro office and had a message related to the Dr that my colitis was flaring, what my symptoms were, and that I was 23 weeks along in my pregnancy.  I got a call a few hours later to go over the symptoms again and they confirmed they would make sure I would be going on pregnancy safe medication so it wouldn't get worse.  I didn't have a prescription on Wed but by Thursday morning it was ready for me to pick up.  Thank goodness because Wed night was awful.  The medication is very similar to what I took when first diagnosed.  Lets just say its not an oral medication-- it goes right to the affected area.  It is a little uncomfortable at first but I am grateful that it won't affect the baby.  I noticed a difference within 3 days of taking the medication.  I still have to finish off the medication so by Feb 10th I should be done and all cleared up.  Just in time for my first baby shower in Hollister!

I tried to take my mind off the symptoms by working on my baby registries.  I think I'm about finished.  Thank you all so much for your input!  There are things I left on the registry to have as an option but for the most part you should be able to see some sort of input.  I look everyday on ksl and craigslist for cribs and dressers that we like.  So far nothing has sparked my interest but there is still time.  If you would like to check out my registries and tell me if I am missing anything they are below.  Note that we are receiving important things like the bouncer, swing, boppy, stroller, infant car seat, baby bath, and a few other things from David's uncle who just had a baby boy a year ago.
Target
Babies R Us

Now I really do hope the next two weeks are boring.  I don't have another ultrasound for the brain until Feb 7th then I have my glucose tolerance test on Feb 8th (cue sarcastic "woohoo" here).

And for everyone's enjoyment... my bump photo.  It was actually somewhat cute today even though this picture doesn't do me justice because I had just gotten home from swimming at the gym and wanted that taken before I took a shower and got into pajamas.  I look huge but you can't see the little curve in my back.  No stretch marks yet and my belly button is flattening out.

How is baby?  He is kicking like crazy!!  I love watching him move around my belly at night before we go to bed.  We just reached viability day today so if for some reason he or my body decide its time to end the pregnancy early there is a decent chance he will survive.  Stay in there big guy... at least another 15 weeks!

How is mom?  With the medication I am doing much better.  I still get nasty heartburn at night sometimes but I'm usually able to eat something for it to go away long enough to fall asleep.  I am still sleeping well even though I wish I could sleep forever because I love my bed and cuddling with David.  I don't have any cravings which is good I guess since David still can't drive.  I love swimming and its such a weird feeling to be so buoyant in the water but it feels great.  I'm finally getting people to notice that I am pregnant without rubbing my belly.  Mostly its just those that are used to me being thin and now I'm not.  I actually had a friend of mine that I haven't seen in awhile point out at the grocery store that I was either pregnant or getting fat.  Of course he was joking about it because he could tell it was just pregnancy.  We'll see if the next 3 months make me even more chubby or not!

Please keep me in your prayers that this colitis will be gone for awhile after this cycle of medication.  I don't want it getting any worse for my sake and for my future children's sake.