1-7 reasons to love 17-P

17-p = 17-hydroxyprogesterone caproate. A synthetic progesterone mixed in a thick greasy oil that I inject every week.  Good stuff.  Oh, 17-P, I love thee and here is why:

1. It makes for a relaxed and happy uterus = no PTL.

2. It keeps my cervix from shortening.

3. Baby gets to keep growing in a safer environment = finally have a viable baby!

4. The soreness and twinges of pain that accompany every shot (no matter where I put it) = no pain no gain!

5. Itchy ass-cheeks from all the injections back there. Very irritating to the tissues (I’m scratching right now).

6. It is something to look forward to every week which means a week closer to term.

7. I know I’m doing and enduring what’s best for my baby.

Here’s a belly pic at 24w1d

Now if only I could get rid of these hip joint/groin pains. Then I’d be rrrreeeealllllly happy.

18 week belly pic

 

Husb is loving the big belly and thinks I’m hot.  I like that he likes it, but I still can’t give him any lovin’, poor guy.  Boobs still kinda sore and growing.  I think I measured up to a F cup. I’ve been packing away all my cute clothes that are too small and sending them into storage (hopefully I’ll see them again by Dec after getting some workout time in).  In the meantime, starting to get a little stir crazy being at home most of the time.  I’ve been rearranging things in my bedroom and getting the clothes I bought for the baby all organized.  Thinking good thoughts about baby being born in > 4 months. 

 I should be getting some great detailed pics of gummy bear from the ultrasound on Tues. Even my SIL is dying to know if we have a boy or girl in there!