Wow! This thread is AMAZING. I can't believe how many of us are out there. I had a missed miscarriage at 8 weeks in June (only developed to 6 weeks with no heart beat) and had a d/c in July. We found out oct 20th we were pregnant again. Just got back from the doc. According to this app's due date calculator I was due the end of June, but what I didn't realize is that it is based off a 28 day cycle. I usually average 32-34. So here I am! We had a teeny tiny flicker of a heartbeat. I burst out into tears of course when we saw it. Doc wants me back in a week to double check growth bc of my history. Let me just say a big hello and good vibes to all and hugs to all. Happy to be here and hope to stay.
@BostonBaby1 no! It was oblong & kinda wonky. Really hoping with the good HCG that Monday will be different! Only time will tell. Yours sounds good! When do you go back?
Today was an ok day. I'm choosing to stay positive and believe that I have a healthy growing baby in there. Granted it's going to be a long week getting to next Thursday for my follow up US but, each pregnancy is a gift. Or so I keep telling myself.
I'm not sure if you ladies believe in signs but there were 2 cardinals that would come to visit whenever I would get my period. They say that when a cardinal visits it's actually a loved one who's passed. I'm guessing the 2 were my first two mc's. Well it's been 6weeka and I haven't seen them since my last cycle. I'm taking that to be that so far all is good. I also found a penny heads up which always reminds me of my grandfather. You might think I'm crazy but it's what I'm holding onto.
@BostonBaby1 no! It was oblong & kinda wonky. Really hoping with the good HCG that Monday will be different! Only time will tell. Yours sounds good! When do you go back?
Did they tell you oblong is abnormal? It's so rare to see a just stational sack that is perfectly round. Did they try pressing down to manipulate it? I imagine they did… But was it very skinny? I'm hoping that things go great for you. Your numbers were fantastic so I'm taking that as a good sign and praying and keeping everything crossed that Monday goes well. I'm going to go to my MFM probably Wednesday unless if they choose to push me back.
@mnaifresser i'm so sorry that you have to be here but glad that you can join us. How amazing to have that flicker!!! Such a good sign.
@BostonBaby1 very narrow. The Tech got the doctor and he came and looked at it and said he thought maybe he saw stuff inside but it was hard for them to keep it isolated on the view of the opening. He said he's had plenty of patients with narrow sacs go on to be normal. Insisted I go to the office he would be Monday & where we would have the same tech for the same eyes on it. Told me no activity but walking until then. It's going to be hard staying distracted when I can't do anything this weekend!
I tripped over my dog and broke my toe this morning which escalated into a full on hysterical crying fit about how scared I am to lose this pregnancy. My husband is an absolute saint.
@MrsBinPA I got an adult coloring book for my birthday this fall. Its SO stress relieving and a great way to pass the time. Maybe something else to do this weekend if you can get access to it?
Thinking of the rest of you who are stuck in that awful "wait to see" phase. I don't know if it's better to have some information or be totally in the dark. Creepy internet stranger hugs to you all.
I decided yesterday that while I do like my GP, I would feel more comfortable going to an actual OB doc for this pregnancy. The aid that called yesterday with my blood test results knew absolutely nothing besides the numbers- didn't even remember what the Doc wanted her to tell me, so I cancelled my apt. on the 24th with the GP and got an apt. at the OBGYN from our local hospital on Monday. I won't have an US on that day, but at least I'll get a full apt. and can get my questions answered and I can "beg" for a US asap.
Today I am very sick sitting here at work- I've already thrown up like three times. It's going to be a long day. But I take comfort in my symptoms, and I feel more comfortable knowing I'm going to be going to a office where they deal with crazy pregnant ladies all day and understand that the smallest blood test is life or death to me. lol.
@MrsBinPA i'm so sorry that you have to deal with the uncertainty until Monday. Sending you lots of creepy Internet (((hugs)))
@megstervt i'm sorry about your toe. I think the fear is completely normal and that would scare me too.
@jlgriff11 I would say that going to an OB is definitely a good idea! I was wondering why your doctor would make you worry about those numbers when they were astronomically high. I hope your first appointment goes well.
I'm doing well today! Since my nausea hit full force yesterday and continues today it's somewhat of a comfort (intense nausea with DS and none with MC). I am struggling with getting anything done though Also, how are you all dealing with deciding who to tell? With our mc, we told immediate family and our small group from church. I'm so glad we did but one girl told a bunch of people. I was not happy. So this time we aren't telling her obviously which also means not telling most of the rest of our small group friends. And I just want to tell everyone!
Just got back from my second scan, and it was perfect!!!! So relieved. I got to see the little heartbeat right away and it was measuring right on track at 6w5d. My OB called me right when she got the results from the specialist's office, and she was so excited and told me it was her birthday and my scan made her day. I feel so hopeful and excited right now! The baby totally looks like a chicken nugget right now, so then all I wanted was chicken nuggets. My husband called me a cannibal at McD's. :P
Married 6/1/13
BFP #1 7/2013 MMC 9/17/13
BFP #2 5/2014 MC 6/15/14
BFP #3 11/13/14 (Found in ER with ruptured cyst) Diagnosed MC 11/15/14
BFP #4 4/2015 MC 7/1/15
BFP #5 10/21/15 EDD 7/3/16 Praying for our rainbow!
I'm not doing well trying to work and not think about what's going to happen at my scan on Monday. I feel like my symptoms aren't escalating. My boobs hurt less today, I am about at the 6 week mark and have no nausea and the fatigue is really not that bad.
I keep trying to remind myself that my HCG yesterday was higher than any reading with my MC & that plenty of people have ultrasounds that don't go well and things are fine at the next check. If I could sleep away the weekend I think I would.
@bostonbaby1 I know! I was kind of stressed that they were making me stressed but I saw this- https://www.babymed.com/is-my-hcg-blood-level-normal# that basically said at my high of levels they sometimes take way longer than 2 days to double and don't mean as much that high anyway. I felt way better about it- but for sure felt like an OB would be the best route for me since I'm such a worrier. She said it should double OVERNIGHT and I'm just like...but, my levels have never doubled overnight. I was 2.2 days doubling average!
@MrsBinPA I completely hear you on the symptom spotting. You are farther along than me, but my nausea is pretty much gone and pretty much no exhaustion any more. I keep trying to tell myself that it's so early, most women dont even know theyre pregnant yet (my period is technically due on Sunday), but its scary to see those things go away.
@jfgriff11 I've always heard doubling in 48 hours and that it slows significantly when the levels get high. Good for you for seeking alternate care and advocating for yourself!
@winnie1122 so amazing! what a huge weight and sense of relief you must be feeling! Great way to start the weekend!
I had two wipes of concerning spotting before bed last night. Had a terrible time falling asleep. No cramping and nothing when I went this morning, but I really don't have a good feeling about things for me at this point.
I have very few symptoms like last time. Things don't seem to be escalating at all. Could I still be feeling mostly myself at the 6 week mark?
Honestly if I am going to miscarry I'd rather it be now than later when I am even more attached.
Sorry to be such a downer. I just needed to vent. I hope everyone else is having a better start to their weekend!
I had two wipes of concerning spotting before bed last night. Had a terrible time falling asleep. No cramping and nothing when I went this morning, but I really don't have a good feeling about things for me at this point.
I have very few symptoms like last time. Things don't seem to be escalating at all. Could I still be feeling mostly myself at the 6 week mark?
Honestly if I am going to miscarry I'd rather it be now than later when I am even more attached.
Sorry to be such a downer. I just needed to vent. I hope everyone else is having a better start to their weekend!
You do not have to apologize! That is exactly what this thread is for. To support one another. And I don't know if it will help you feel any better or not, but I keep convincing myself that my pregnancy is also doomed because I don't feel symptoms. I completely understand where you're coming from! Please know that we are praying for you and routing for you and you are still in this game. If you want to private message me, feel free to please. I'm 100,000% behind you and praying that this is a rainbow. (((Hugs)))
@MrsBinPA I'm so sorry you are going through this! Please don't worry about posting how you are feeling and what's going on. We've all been there and this thread seems so supportive! Praying for you!
@MrsBinPA you don't need to apologize here. All of us have felt or are feeling the same things. This thread is a safe place to say it when you have to put on a brave face for the rest of the world. I know everyone says "stay positive", but for me sometimes I just need to take a few minutes to think those thoughts, be scared and cry so that I can move on. The more I try to push it aside and be positive, the worse it comes out later. Do (and feel) what you need for yourself and know this group is here for you.
I'm doing the exact same thing. My symptoms are so mild I keep thinking there must be something wrong. The only consistent is incredibly sore boobs, exhaustion and needing to pee every freakin five seconds. Sometimes I jump up and down just to make sure my boobs still hurt like hell lol.
I haven't had a Dr appointment yet; we just moved and I'm not anywhere near my old office. I'm hoping my first visit will give me piece of mind but at the same time dread they'll tell me something is wrong. Ugh too many conflicting feels!!
Fingers crossed for all of us that these are our sticky babies! ((hugs))
Hi ladies! I haven't read all the thread but may I join? I had a chemical pregnancy Labor Day weekend. And I just got my BFP this morning I'm really happy but scared at the same time
Hi ladies. I think I go here and I hope you'll have me.
I got my BFP yesterday at 13dpiui. It was our 3rd IUI.my EDD is July 23rd. I was diagnosed with a right side hydrosalpinx tube and had the tube and stage 2 endo removed in September. I had a loss at 8 weeks November of last year and 2 chemical pregnancies earlier this year. I'm very hesitate with this pregnancy because my HCG was 25.8 yesterday. I was able to turn two digitals this morning so I'm hoping that means my levels are rising appropriately
I look forward to giving whatever support I can on this board and I'm happy to have a community of women who understand what I'm going through.
Welcome ladies. Congrats on the BFPs. Praying we all get our rainbows!!!
@LittleLunarMouse If you jump up and down you're probably going to get really sore but if it helps, hey, we do what we have to. Are you looking for an OB through word of mouth?
Hi everyone! My name is Abby and I just received my first Positive since my loss 2 years ago I was a little over 12 weeks and it was a very sudden occurrence starting that morning with severe cramps, to heavy bleeding that night. Now I'm 6 weeks 2 days and have been trying very hard to stay as happy as I can. I don't feel pregnant though. Sometimes my boobs hurt, here and there I get tired, and mood swings seem to be under control, I haven't expirence any blood or cramping but some uncomfortableness and just this morning brown discharge when I wiped.. Im not sure what that means but my OB won't see me untill I'm 10 weeks so here's to waiting!
Hahaha I dont do it frequently or anything, just now and again. Its silly, I know ^^;
I actually found a Birthing Center that Im really in love with, so as long as everything goes well and Im considered low risk (they wont take you otherwise), that is where I really want to go. Of the two women who run it, one is an OB/GYN and the other is a Midwife. I made an appointment for a tour on monday, so fingers crossed!
I'm just now starting to lurk (finally feel confident enough to do so). This is my 4th pregnancy, we have one daughter and 2 angel babies. My last Mc was just over 2 months ago, so I'm pretty apprehensive but just keep telling myself that I am pregnant today! Glad to have lots of other ladies who have been through it on here as well! I think I'm about 6 weeks along, which is further than I made it last time at least.
Late to the party as I just felt comfortable enough to come back to The Bump. I had a loss in June, and have the same feelings that you all are talking about; hopefully, we can all get through this together!
Late to the party as I just felt comfortable enough to come back to The Bump. I had a loss in June, and have the same feelings that you all are talking about; hopefully, we can all get through this together!
Congratulations on your BFP & the great u/s. I'm sorry you find yourself here but happy you are with us.
Good morning everyone! I'm 4 weeks today! Feeling a little anxiety because my period was due today or tomorrow. I feel like I'm going to go to the bathroom and my body is going to be like "haha, just kidding. Here's AF." Also feeling worried because I don't "feel" pregnant. I keep trying to tell myself that it's so early, it's really normal not to have major symptoms right now. Crazy to think I'm wishing to feel like crap, but I know you ladies get that.
@megstervt I feel the same!! AF was due today and I was so stress to go pee this morning. When I had my CP, AF showed 2 days after my positive so I'm very cautious. The only thing that make me feel better is that last time my test was really pale and this time the positive was really strong. Do you girls think the stress and anxiety will go down once the first semester is behind ?
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This thread is AMAZING. I can't believe how many of us are out there.
I had a missed miscarriage at 8 weeks in June (only developed to 6 weeks with no heart beat) and had a d/c in July.
We found out oct 20th we were pregnant again.
Just got back from the doc. According to this app's due date calculator I was due the end of June, but what I didn't realize is that it is based off a 28 day cycle. I usually average 32-34.
So here I am!
We had a teeny tiny flicker of a heartbeat. I burst out into tears of course when we saw it. Doc wants me back in a week to double check growth bc of my history.
Let me just say a big hello and good vibes to all and hugs to all. Happy to be here and hope to stay.
Me: 39 DH: 40
Married: 12/6/2014
BFP#2: 10/28/15 MC: 11/24/15
BFP#3: 3/20/16 MC: 4/26/16
BFP#4: 7/15/16 DD: 3/18/17
BFP#5: 5/1/18 EDD: 1/12/19
I'm not sure if you ladies believe in signs but there were 2 cardinals that would come to visit whenever I would get my period. They say that when a cardinal visits it's actually a loved one who's passed. I'm guessing the 2 were my first two mc's. Well it's been 6weeka and I haven't seen them since my last cycle. I'm taking that to be that so far all is good. I also found a penny heads up which always reminds me of my grandfather. You might think I'm crazy but it's what I'm holding onto.
Thanks for letting me ramble.
@mnaifresser i'm so sorry that you have to be here but glad that you can join us. How amazing to have that flicker!!! Such a good sign.
Me: 39 DH: 40
Married: 12/6/2014
BFP#2: 10/28/15 MC: 11/24/15
BFP#3: 3/20/16 MC: 4/26/16
BFP#4: 7/15/16 DD: 3/18/17
BFP#5: 5/1/18 EDD: 1/12/19
@MrsBinPA I got an adult coloring book for my birthday this fall. Its SO stress relieving and a great way to pass the time. Maybe something else to do this weekend if you can get access to it?
Thinking of the rest of you who are stuck in that awful "wait to see" phase. I don't know if it's better to have some information or be totally in the dark. Creepy internet stranger hugs to you all.
Married: October 2014
TTC #1 since September 2015
Me: 39 DH: 40
Married: 12/6/2014
BFP#2: 10/28/15 MC: 11/24/15
BFP#3: 3/20/16 MC: 4/26/16
BFP#4: 7/15/16 DD: 3/18/17
BFP#5: 5/1/18 EDD: 1/12/19
@megstervt i'm sorry about your toe. I think the fear is completely normal and that would scare me too.
@jlgriff11 I would say that going to an OB is definitely a good idea! I was wondering why your doctor would make you worry about those numbers when they were astronomically high. I hope your first appointment goes well.
How is everybody else doing today?
I am struggling with getting anything done though
Also, how are you all dealing with deciding who to tell?
With our mc, we told immediate family and our small group from church. I'm so glad we did but one girl told a bunch of people. I was not happy.
So this time we aren't telling her obviously which also means not telling most of the rest of our small group friends. And I just want to tell everyone!
I keep trying to remind myself that my HCG yesterday was higher than any reading with my MC & that plenty of people have ultrasounds that don't go well and things are fine at the next check. If I could sleep away the weekend I think I would.
Me: 39 DH: 40
Married: 12/6/2014
BFP#2: 10/28/15 MC: 11/24/15
BFP#3: 3/20/16 MC: 4/26/16
BFP#4: 7/15/16 DD: 3/18/17
BFP#5: 5/1/18 EDD: 1/12/19
@MrsBinPA I'm sorry you are struggling today. Thank goodness it is almost the weekend. (((Hugs)))
@jfgriff11 I've always heard doubling in 48 hours and that it slows significantly when the levels get high. Good for you for seeking alternate care and advocating for yourself!
@winnie1122 so amazing! what a huge weight and sense of relief you must be feeling! Great way to start the weekend!
Married: October 2014
TTC #1 since September 2015
Married: October 2014
TTC #1 since September 2015
I have very few symptoms like last time. Things don't seem to be escalating at all. Could I still be feeling mostly myself at the 6 week mark?
Honestly if I am going to miscarry I'd rather it be now than later when I am even more attached.
Sorry to be such a downer. I just needed to vent. I hope everyone else is having a better start to their weekend!
Me: 39 DH: 40
Married: 12/6/2014
BFP#2: 10/28/15 MC: 11/24/15
BFP#3: 3/20/16 MC: 4/26/16
BFP#4: 7/15/16 DD: 3/18/17
BFP#5: 5/1/18 EDD: 1/12/19
*typo
6weeks pregnant is my damn nemesis! I swear. I feel like it's Deja vu right now!
Me: 39 DH: 40
Married: 12/6/2014
BFP#2: 10/28/15 MC: 11/24/15
BFP#3: 3/20/16 MC: 4/26/16
BFP#4: 7/15/16 DD: 3/18/17
BFP#5: 5/1/18 EDD: 1/12/19
Married: October 2014
TTC #1 since September 2015
@BostonBaby1
I'm doing the exact same thing. My symptoms are so mild I keep thinking there must be something wrong. The only consistent is incredibly sore boobs, exhaustion and needing to pee every freakin five seconds. Sometimes I jump up and down just to make sure my boobs still hurt like hell lol.
I haven't had a Dr appointment yet; we just moved and I'm not anywhere near my old office. I'm hoping my first visit will give me piece of mind but at the same time dread they'll tell me something is wrong. Ugh too many conflicting feels!!
Fingers crossed for all of us that these are our sticky babies! ((hugs))
I got my BFP yesterday at 13dpiui. It was our 3rd IUI.my EDD is July 23rd. I was diagnosed with a right side hydrosalpinx tube and had the tube and stage 2 endo removed in September. I had a loss at 8 weeks November of last year and 2 chemical pregnancies earlier this year. I'm very hesitate with this pregnancy because my HCG was 25.8 yesterday. I was able to turn two digitals this morning so I'm hoping that means my levels are rising appropriately
I look forward to giving whatever support I can on this board and I'm happy to have a community of women who understand what I'm going through.
Me: 39 DH: 40
Married: 12/6/2014
BFP#2: 10/28/15 MC: 11/24/15
BFP#3: 3/20/16 MC: 4/26/16
BFP#4: 7/15/16 DD: 3/18/17
BFP#5: 5/1/18 EDD: 1/12/19
Married: October 2014
TTC #1 since September 2015
@LittleLunarMouse If you jump up and down you're probably going to get really sore but if it helps, hey, we do what we have to. Are you looking for an OB through word of mouth?
how is everyone holding up today?
My name is Abby and I just received my first Positive since my loss 2 years ago I was a little over 12 weeks and it was a very sudden occurrence starting that morning with severe cramps, to heavy bleeding that night.
Now I'm 6 weeks 2 days and have been trying very hard to stay as happy as I can. I don't feel pregnant though. Sometimes my boobs hurt, here and there I get tired, and mood swings seem to be under control, I haven't expirence any blood or cramping but some uncomfortableness and just this morning brown discharge when I wiped.. Im not sure what that means but my OB won't see me untill I'm 10 weeks so here's to waiting!
Married: October 2014
TTC #1 since September 2015
Do you girls think the stress and anxiety will go down once the first semester is behind ?