24w - VIABILITY! Woohoo!

Hello everyone.  I was hoping to update sooner, but with being quite under the weather and the fact that our laptop got the DOJ virus (for which we can't seem to purge), it has been difficult to find time for an update.

I am 24w.  Viability.  It it comforting to know that she has a small fighting chance now and that will increase exponentially as the weeks progress.

I had an appointment at 23w with an MD.  Cervical length is holding steady at 4.1cm.  I'm up 10.5 lbs.  Blood pressure was 137/89.  Q was head down and probably still is.  I told her about the headaches, chest pain, weakness, dizziness, feeling of sickness, the swelling (especially at night), etc.  She brushed me off and said I was probably a little anemic and to keep doing what I'm doing.  She scheduled me to come back in a few days shy of 29w.  I feel pretty defeated.  She wouldn't even take a look at my lab reports.  I'm sitting here now taking it day by day.  I'm hardly functioning, but can atleast take care of the kids minimally and my personal needs.  I'm increasingly exhausted and gaining those beautiful dark circles around my eyes.  I seem to be developing carpal tunnel in my left wrist.  Although, that was to be expected, I have gotten it with every baby thus far.

This weeks 17P injection led to a bit of tears.  It wasn't so much that it hurt.  It was a culmination of everything going on right now.  I feel absolutely terrible, like the life has been zapped out of my body.  Living everyday in pain and fear of what tomorrow is going to bring.  Disappointment with my medical care.  Upset with my body that I have to have these shots.  I'm so glad to have a husband that completely understands.  I will feel relieved when she is here and we can officially close this chapter in our lives.  I cannot handle another pregnancy, physically or emotionally.

On the bright side.  Here is my 24w belly pic.  :)  I've grown a lot in 4w.