Second Trimester!

Today feels like a HUGE milestone... as of today, I am in my second trimester! Obviously, I've never gotten anywhere close to this far along before, and even for normal pregnancies, the end of the first trimester marks the end of the period in which miscarriage is a significant threat. Dr. Braverman has told us many times that immune-related loss can happen anywhere up to 12 weeks, so the fact that we've made it to 12 weeks means we're officially out of the woods! It feels so, so good to be here and to be able to relax a little bit about whether or not Howie is going to stick around.

Lots is happening this week. First, we are having our first trimester screening test on Tuesday. This is a non-invasive test that can be done anywhere from 11 to 13 weeks. It combines a maternal blood test and ultrasound to screen for chromosomal abnormalities. We should have the results from that in about a week.

Second, we are waiting on what should be our last immune blood panel from Dr. Braverman. The blood was drawn the day after Christmas, but with the New Year's holiday in there, the results are taking a bit longer than usual. Depending on how things look, I may or may not have to have another IVIG treatment.

Finally, because my regular ob/gyn doesn't deliver anymore, she refers pregnant patients after they finish their first trimesters. So, on Friday I will have my last appointment with her before I head off to my new doctor. I am really sad to leave Dr. K, but am feeling pretty good about the new guy, Dr. A. He has a special interest in high-risk pregnancies and is willing to collaborate with Dr. Braverman, which of course was one of my main requirements in a new doc. He also delivers at the Inova Loudoun Birthing Inn, which is supposed to be a super awesome place to deliver. So, fingers crossed that we continue to like him. I have my "New OB" appointment with him on Friday.

That's about it for now. We are looking forward to a 2nd Trimester celebratory dinner on Tuesday at Fogo de Chao (AMAZING Brazilian steakhouse in DC... if I'm gonna eat meat, I'm gonna eat GOOD meat!) and getting back into the groove of home and work after two weeks of visitors and travel. Thanks, as always, for your continued support!