Grad Check in 12/8

jilligan14

Let's hear from our grads! There's more of them now! We want to know how everyone is doing!!!

P.S. Since I'm technically a "grad" now myself (yikes!), I need someone to take over doing this post. I usually do it every other week or so but you could do it every week if you wanted to. Who's up for it?


NOTE: This post is for people who have posted on TTC>35 and
have become pregnant and moved on from this board. If you are
still TTC please refrain from posting any updates on this thread and
only respond to our graduates. TTC>35 updates for current members
are posted weekly on Wednesday. Please post your updates on that thread.

Jenniferk08

I'm game. Until I see my u/s (12/23) I'm not ready to leave the group just yet.
My betas have increased since Friday 151 to over 750. My progesterone is only 9.86 so I have to start on progesterone. I go Monday for repeat lab work.
I'm still doing a HPT every morning and will keep that up until my u/s confirms this baby is there and has stuck. She/he is my last chance for #2.

carrieandr

Hello!  I'm currently 6w3d.  My second u/s is on Friday.  Hopefully I will see a heartbeat and the baby will be measuring on track.  I'm going to the appt alone again, which scares me, so it better be good news. 

Nausea has taken over my life. It's so hard to focus on anything when I'm feeling this awful. I can't wait for the second trimester. Fingers crossed that I get there this time!

jilligan14

I'm at 5 weeks today. Feeling some more cramps (not sure if that's good or bad?) and some more nausea. Also really, really, really tired! First ultrasound is next Thursday (a week from today). I'm so hoping we get good news.

Jenniferk08

Good luck @CarrieandRoy and @jilligan14

I just started my progesterone tonight but still having a lot of cramps. And NEVER read the warning/possible side effects if you are a worrier.

Aashly101

I'm 5 weeks and 2 days. My ultrasound is scheduled for 12/21. My first beta was 235 and second was 604. Praying that third times the charm.

carrieandr

I had a good u/s today. The baby is measuring a day ahead (6w6d) and has a heart rate of 139. Whew! And @jilligan14 I had cramps at 5 weeks.

lickastick

Thats absolutely wonderful @CarrieandRoy!

Infantino22

That's great news, @jilligan14 and @CarrieandRoy! I'm 6 weeks, 3 days today - getting more bloodwork on Monday, but all is well so far. Our first ultrasound, where we will hopefully (please, God) hear the heart beat will be on Friday the 18th. Maybe then I'll relax a little. So far, nausea comes and goes, and I'm super exhausted - like I could sleep all day and night and fall asleep on command exhausted. I had cramps during weeks 4 and 5, and they're still around a few times a day now but they've lessened a bit this week. FX for this group and our grads!

Goldsgirl9

@CarrieandRoy I am so happy for you!!!! How exciting. When are you due? @jilligan14 congrats! Such wonderful news for you both. I was happy reading the stories and HCG #'s.

All is well on my end. We had our anatomy scan this past Monday at 5 months and everything looks great. All organs look great, all tests normal and we are measuring on track. Everyday that I get closer to our due date I breathe just a little easier and sleep just a little better. Looking forward to meeting this little guy in April.

carrieandr

@Goldsgirl9 I'm due July 31st based on ovulation. The dr is going with July 30th based on size. My hcg was over 20,000 at 5w1d, so I've been feeling absolutely wretched. I started taking Diclegis last night so I'm feeling sort of manageable this morning. I may have to take another one during the day. I'm so glad all is well with you!!

Goldsgirl9

So so happy for you @CarrieandRoy !!!

carrieandr

I just added a pregnancy ticker to my signature. I wish it wouldn't show up on my previous posts on this board because I definitely don't want to upset anyone. I'll keep any future posts restricted to the grad area and limit myself to "loving" statuses. --I do love you guys.

emsmama15

Personally, it makes me happy to see your pregnancy ticker @CarrieandRoy!!    

KLake42

Me too, @CarrieandRoy!  I'm delighted to see it, so don't worry about it!

Jenniferk08

Has anyone made their way to the pregnant and over 35 board? I've been trying to do an intro but so scared to. I have a few questions but until I see this little tapeworm I just don't feel like it's real. (yes I'm referring to it as a tapeworm right now because I'm always hungry).

redheadbride15

It's been a while since I checked in but I just want to say YAY!!!! to @CarrieandRoy @jilligan14 @Infantino22 and @jenniferk08!!!! I'm thrilled for you guys! This board definitely needed a string of BFPs!

I'm almost 15 weeks (tomorrow), and things are going really well. I did first trimester testing with MaterniT21 and everything looked good and I learned I'm having a boy! I also had an NT scan a couple weeks ago, so I finally got to "meet" him. I feel really well, not many symptoms to complain about at all. I'm just barely starting to gain weight and expand my waistline - not really showing much. My anatomy scan is scheduled for early January. Until then, I'm sitting tight and letting it soak in.

Honestly, I don't use the pregnancy boards much here. Too much crazy for my taste. (I haven't tried out the over 35 board though - maybe I should).

ETA congrats @Aashly101 too! So many BFPs recently! This is totally awesome!

carrieandr

I'm part of the Pregnant After a Loss board, as well as my bmb. I checked out the Pg After 35 board quite a while ago and it didn't look very active. I'll have to look again.

Jenniferk08

Well I just wanted to update after 4 days on 200 mg of progesterone I went from 9.7 up to 21.75. And my betas were 12854. I'm all set for my first u/s on 12/23.
If everything is right I should be about 6 wks now and due around 8/10.
My boobs are killing me. My husband can't even look at them without them hurting. I'm getting some crazy cravings (before lunch all I could think about was a T bone steak) but I think my iron might be low.

Hope everyone continues to have a H&h 9 months and that we get more grads.

lickastick

@jenniferk08 That is great your progesterone is on track! FX for your US, keep us updated!!!

jilligan14

@Jenniferk08 our due dates are pretty close! Mine is 8/11 based on ovulation but 8/10 if going by LMP. I'm glad the progesterone is working for you and that everything seems to be on track.

I had my first ultrasound yesterday at 6 weeks. We got to see and hear the heartbeat! It was 105bpm (the doc said anything over 100 is good). The bean was so tiny and was all squished up against the yolk. So frickin adorable!!! I went to lunch with DH afterwards and he said he was so surprised to see the little flicker of the heart on the screen (I knew it was possible this early and had googled in advance what it would look like). He was so emotional about it and actually teared up a bit in the restaurant! It was so incredibly sweet.

Still not in the clear yet but taking a moment to enjoy this sweet progress and the wonderful joy that goes with it. I miss you all and hope you all get a holiday BFP soon!