Had a GREAT appt yesterday! Baby measured 10w1d and I thought I was 10w2d based on ovulation. (I added a pic to the u/s thread). The heartbeat was 186 and it was awesome to watch the baby moving around! The doc is still keeping my LMP due date which would put the baby a week small. Fine by me, but I am going to keep my app like it is for now until I get out of the 1st tri. She also SUGGESTED I get a home doppler. I thought she would be mad at me for getting it and then she was like yeah right it will be such an anxiety reliever. She told me I could use it as much as I wanted, but I am thinking max 1x a week. She also is having me come back in 2w rather than 4 for piece of mind. She told me crossing the 10w mark is statistically a milestone and that I should be getting much more reassured that this is my rainbow baby.
Great to hear from everyone and hear such good news @megstervt so glad to hear you can rest a bit this week while you recover!!
I got the results of the genetic tests (harmony + counsyl) and everything looked great (lowest risks on everything!). Now they're sending us the sex through snailmail so I can open it together with husband later this week We won't do any special reveal thing but we just want to be together, focused, and able to enjoy the moment! Will keep you posted...
Officially been dubbed "high risk." I go see the high risk mfm dr at Dartmouth next Thursday. I wasn't really that nervous until I got the call about that appt. Supposed to just be a "just to cover all bases" thing.
@MamaBish Although I initially wasn't a huge fan of the idea of being considered high risk I have really enjoyed the extra monitoring that had come with it, of course I also really like the high risk clinic I go to. I have found it helps with calming my nerves because I'm seeing my GP/OB and the clinic every month so I never have to wait too long for a check up on the baby.
I hope after you have that first appointment it does the same for you
@MamaBish Although I initially wasn't a huge fan of the idea of being considered high risk I have really enjoyed the extra monitoring that had come with it, of course I also really like the high risk clinic I go to. I have found it helps with calming my nerves because I'm seeing my GP/OB and the clinic every month so I never have to wait too long for a check up on the baby.
I hope after you have that first appointment it does the same for you
Thank you! I guess I knew I would be high risk but no one had mentioned it until now so I think I started fooling myself. Hopefully it does help calm my nerves.
Officially been dubbed "high risk." I go see the high risk mfm dr at Dartmouth next Thursday. I wasn't really that nervous until I got the call about that appt. Supposed to just be a "just to cover all bases" thing.
deep breaths, right?
I agree with @Weville ... I am high risk for many reasons but I actually really like the MFM. That might sound strange but what they told me my first visit a long time ago when we were first TTC was, "Basically, you are just going to get a lot of extra attention." It's such a treat that each u/s has been with the super high-resolution machines and I find my visits so reassuring because I know I'm in excellent hands.
Officially been dubbed "high risk." I go see the high risk mfm dr at Dartmouth next Thursday. I wasn't really that nervous until I got the call about that appt. Supposed to just be a "just to cover all bases" thing.
deep breaths, right?
I agree with @Weville ... I am high risk for many reasons but I actually really like the MFM. That might sound strange but what they told me my first visit a long time ago when we were first TTC was, "Basically, you are just going to get a lot of extra attention." It's such a treat that each u/s has been with the super high-resolution machines and I find my visits so reassuring because I know I'm in excellent hands.
Thank you, you ladies are definitely making my me feel a bit better
@MamaBish I agree with @BostonBaby1 and @Weville ! At first when they classified me as high risk I was terrified but the extra attention has been nice! I also feel like they take me more aerosol when I say that something is up. Sending you creepy Internet hugs!
Status Update: 15+1. I've been MIA trying to de-stress, get back on track from holidays.
What's Next: Appointment next Friday. It's 4 weeks from my last which seems like forever as I was seen much more frequently at first.
Rants/Raves/Symptoms: Horrible gag reflex and heartburn. Announcing to some family over the holidays made me more stressed as they are really excited, wanting to tell everyone--seeming clueless as to why I am hesitant. I'm hoping to be more confident telling more people after my 16 week appointment, but would prefer waiting until 20 if possible,
Optional GTKY: Costa Rica after I finished with school. I went alone, and met up with a group once there. It was such an awesome, carefree 3 weeks.
So much good news! Except shingles and uti's. Those suck.
Status Update: weeks+days 14+3 - also been MIA, I work as an assistant in kindergarten and this first week back has kicked my arse!
What's Next: Appointsments/milestones/etc. Just a routine 16 week checkup on the 21st and have the big anatomy scan on Feb 1
Rants/Raves/Symptoms: MS seems to be mostly gone. I stopped taking diclegis last week. It may just be the way my body handles meds, but I had an awful time with withdrawal, if that's possible. I had only been taking 2 pills at night but the first time I stopped taking them, I woke up with an awful headache that lasted for 3 days. On the bright side, I've regained some energy.
For those thinking about dopplers, I went for it and so glad I did. The benefit for me totally outweighs the downside. I use it every few days and if I don't find the heartbeat within a few minutes, I set it aside and try later. I don't let myself stress or worry but I can totally see how it could go that way for some.
Optional GTKY: To where was the best vacation you've ever taken? We were married in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii and then stayed for a week after for our honeymoon. That was 14 years ago and still one of the most beautiful places I've seen.
@aimz2377 I am also just starting to think of tapering diclegis as I seem to feel better... but then I forgot to take it last night and big headache today! I'm going to have to be strategic about this...
In other news, we got our letter with Harmony results: in addition to being low risk for genetic stuff, it's a girl !!! I don't know why I was convinced it would be a boy. Very happy (would have been happy either way), but it's exciting to know Now the name wars can continue in a more focused way with DH!!
I didn't take my diclegis last weekend and had a killer headache Sunday and Monday. I thought it was the shingles but now I'm wondering. I'm down to 1 a night, going to see if maybe I can split them.
I've heard from a few people that when you stop taking the diglesis that headaches are a pretty common "withdrawal" side effect. Apparently it usually only lasts 3-5 days. I don't have any personal experience but my friends have talked about it. So that could explain the headaches?
I didn't take my diclegis last weekend and had a killer headache Sunday and Monday. I thought it was the shingles but now I'm wondering. I'm down to 1 a night, going to see if maybe I can split them.
I have read not to split them because they're slow release, but it may be better to ask your doctor because I read that on the Internet.
Argh I'm really vulnerable to headaches/migraines, and don't want to be using my migraine medication right now. Well I would've taken the diclegis even if I knew about this, but I'm not looking forward to coming off. I'm down to two (1 in the morning, 1 at night). Thanks for the info!!
Waiting to see the doctor is so nerve racking. Nothing is wrong and it's just a check up but I seriously wonder at what point in pregnancy I won't be a mess when I'm going in. After five years of trying I'm just so terrified that it's going to end again. Must remember to breathe...
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@megstervt so glad to hear you can rest a bit this week while you recover!!
I got the results of the genetic tests (harmony + counsyl) and everything looked great (lowest risks on everything!). Now they're sending us the sex through snailmail so I can open it together with husband later this week
deep breaths, right?
I hope after you have that first appointment it does the same for you
What's Next: Appointment next Friday. It's 4 weeks from my last which seems like forever as I was seen much more frequently at first.
Rants/Raves/Symptoms: Horrible gag reflex and heartburn.
Announcing to some family over the holidays made me more stressed as they are really excited, wanting to tell everyone--seeming clueless as to why I am hesitant. I'm hoping to be more confident telling more people after my 16 week appointment, but would prefer waiting until 20 if possible,
Optional GTKY: Costa Rica after I finished with school. I went alone, and met up with a group once there. It was such an awesome, carefree 3 weeks.
Status Update: weeks+days
14+3 - also been MIA, I work as an assistant in kindergarten and this first week back has kicked my arse!
What's Next: Appointsments/milestones/etc.
Just a routine 16 week checkup on the 21st and have the big anatomy scan on Feb 1
Rants/Raves/Symptoms:
MS seems to be mostly gone. I stopped taking diclegis last week. It may just be the way my body handles meds, but I had an awful time with withdrawal, if that's possible. I had only been taking 2 pills at night but the first time I stopped taking them, I woke up with an awful headache that lasted for 3 days. On the bright side, I've regained some energy.
For those thinking about dopplers, I went for it and so glad I did. The benefit for me totally outweighs the downside. I use it every few days and if I don't find the heartbeat within a few minutes, I set it aside and try later. I don't let myself stress or worry but I can totally see how it could go that way for some.
Optional GTKY: To where was the best vacation you've ever taken?
We were married in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii and then stayed for a week after for our honeymoon. That was 14 years ago and still one of the most beautiful places I've seen.
In other news, we got our letter with Harmony results: in addition to being low risk for genetic stuff, it's a girl !!! I don't know why I was convinced it would be a boy. Very happy (would have been happy either way), but it's exciting to know
Married: October 2014
TTC #1 since September 2015