@Cowboycorgi Horray for a growing little bean and a shrinking SCH!!!
1st BFP 6/7/10 premature delivery and loss at 22w2d on 10/4/10
2nd BFP 10/10/11, EDD 6/2/12,natural m/c 10/13/11 at 6w5d
3rd BFP 12/25/11, DD born 8/31/12
4th BFP 1/3/14, DD born 9/5/14 5th BFP 11/15, DS born 7/24/16 6th BFP 7/14/16, EDD 3/20/18
I started taking it during my last pregnancy and that ended with baby having Gastroschisis and me miscarrying at 15 weeks.
I've been so back and forth about taking it. But after some hard vomiting last night, I decided to take my dose last night.
I've tried googling for reassurance that there's no link between it and Gastroschisis. But my PGAL brain is convincing myself that this is going to hurt this new LO.
@justkeeptrying I think Diclegis is pretty universally recommended by OBs and there is no evidence it poses any risk to the baby. I know the anxiety is hard though.
I just got a call from our hospital's ultrasound department telling me to come in for an US today! As requested by my doctor.
My OB hasn't said anything about this. She mentioned doing an US at 12 weeks (not standard here to get an US until 20 weeks) but I'm only 7 weeks right now.
I go for weekly blood draws to check my HCG and the only thing I can think of is that my HCG is dropping.
I've left a message with my OB's office asking WHY I'm having this US but my mind is assuming worst case scenario right now.
I just got a call from our hospital's ultrasound department telling me to come in for an US today! As requested by my doctor.
My OB hasn't said anything about this. She mentioned doing an US at 12 weeks (not standard here to get an US until 20 weeks) but I'm only 7 weeks right now.
I go for weekly blood draws to check my HCG and the only thing I can think of is that my HCG is dropping.
I've left a message with my OB's office asking WHY I'm having this US but my mind is assuming worst case scenario right now.
Sorry for the ramble.
Have you gotten any of your HCG results from the office? FX that nothing is wrong and they just had an earlier opening! I hope you see a healthy baby today!!
I've had two MCs, both in the middle of the 7th week, which is where I am now. Although we saw a healthy us yesterday, I will be so happy when I get to week 8. I think that's next Monday.
My OB's office just called. My last HCG was 23000 (6w2d) and previously was 6000 (5w2d). My OB was happy with those numbers and apparently requested a viability ultrasound though.
I wish they had TOLD me this was coming. Instead of me just getting a call from the hospital. This is NOT standard here to have an US this early so I freaked out.
@justkeeptrying Fx you get to see a heartbeat today! @Cowboycorgi Excellent news! Still have my FX for you and baby A!
Insurance finally gave me the clear for another ultrasound, so I got one scheduled for tomorrow. However, my PGAL brain is getting to me. I just worry I won't see any progress/heartbeat.
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https://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/683816 BFP 6/30/16, MC 8/21/16 BFP 05/04/17, 5/10/17 Emergency LAP due to ectopic. Right tube removed. BFP 07/12/17, ECDD 03/25/18 - Silver Orion Born 3/23/18 BFP 09/30/19, EDD 06/11/20
Yay for all the encouraging news here. @justkeeptrying fx for a good u/s! @kiki75 that is exactly what I was figuring - that those charts don't account for MMC, which makes them so much less reassuring at this juncture!
I had a wonderful ultrasound!! LO is measuring on track at 7+2 with a strong heartbeat. SUCH A RELIEF!!!!!!
I felt like that scene from Friends when Rachel has her US. And she can't see the baby. I could definitely see baby. But the tech said "there's the heartbeat" and I was totally like "if you say so..." I was so anxious though so I totally missed seeing it. But I completely trust the tech and I got to see my beautiful LO in there!
@cowboycorgi ahh I am so happy to see your excellent news and to hear that baby i doing wonderfully!
@justkeeptrying I am so glad that you had a wonderful ultrasound! Def wish the OB would have told you it was coming, but so glad it was a day of great news!!!
all this good news has me trying to be more optimistic.
I have my first US this Saturday and I'm TERRIFIED there is going to be nothing to see. I know this is irrational but I've just convinced myself that I need to be prepared for this outcome. just incase. 3 more days.... feels like an eternity
I had a transvaginal u/s this morning and everything looked great. As soon as she removed the wand and I sat up, I was in pain and felt a little crampy. Fast forward 2 hours later, I went to the bathroom and had some streaks of bright red blood when I wiped. I haven't had any more bleeding since, but still feel crampy. Not horribly, but noticeably.
I called the nurse and she honestly sounded distracted and like she just wanted to get home. She said the ultrasound can irritate things and spotting can be normal, but to monitor if any more bleeding or the cramping gets worse.
Please just tell me this can be normal. Ugh I am a mess
@GG620 this can, and usually is in this case, totally normal. Your cervix has more blood flow and is more sensitive during pregnancy so things like cervical checks, transvaginal ultrasounds, having sex, straining for a bowel movement can cause spotting. This is usually nothing to worry about and I am surprised that your OB didn't warm you it might happen. I would confidently heed the nurse's advice personally
DD born Oct 2011 - DS#1 born Jan 2014 - DS#2 born Apr 2015 - DS#3 born Sept 2016 - LO#5 due Feb 7, 2018
I'm so happy that I'm reading good news here! I saw 25 updates and got nervous!
i don't know why but as time goes on the relief I felt at my first US is fading and I'm getting nervous again. I'll be10 weeks Saturday and I feel like my appetite is returning. But it makes me terrified that maybe I lost it after the ultrasound. Pgal brain is a horrible thing. Now I want to buy a doppler for reassurance. My next scan is my nuchal aug 28 then my monthly visit sept 1.
@GG620 Absolutely normal for anyone who has had someone fiddling around in their vagina. Some people even have a little spotting after a regular pelvic & pap. It's quite common for obstetrical TV ultrasounds for the reasons @sabriel1 mentioned. I can't remember, are you in the vaginal progesterone club? Because that can make it more likely, too. And, if you think about it logically, it's extremely unlikely that you would have an US that looked just fine and then any problem that would involve an applicable bleed that soon after, kwim?
ETA: posted before I was ready @maureenbioni I know how hard it is to have faith but realistically, the placenta has been ramping up its function and has been taking over. It's normal to start feeling somewhat better by now. Really. I asked my RE last week (8+6) how long I should stay on the progesterone and she told me that truthfully, the placenta has taken over but they keep you on it a while longer to be on the safe side. Straight from her mouth. Placenta is already running the show. As far as a Doppler goes, what will you do if you can't find the HB with it? It can still be tricky at this point and even more so if you have a tilted uterus (which people don't necessarily mention to you). If you do get one, just know that not being able to find it just means that you, with your lack of training, and that Doppler couldn't. It doesn't mean the worst.
Me: 34 DH: 38 Married: June 2011 TTC since Feb 2016 BFP#1: 7/7/16 MMC: 8/16/16 BFP#2: 5/8/17 - CP BFP#3: 6/27/17 EDD: 3/10/18
@kiki75 yes, you are totally right. And yeah I am in the vaginal progesterone club and yes it wouldn't make sense to have such a great ultrasound and then something terrible immediately after. I think my PGAL brain just completely went in overdrive. Thank you @kiki75 and @sabrie11 it truly helps so much to have someone who understands just say that that things are probably fine.
It absolutely sucks to be in this club, but I am so happy to be here with all of you
I also am noticing my waist seems larger. No bump obviously. But I workout a lot and my workout clothes which normally fit pretty snug feel super tight around my lower abdomen. Definitely not as trim as I'm used to seeing it. But then I wonder if it's all in my head? My husband says he sees it when I'm not paying attention that I just look slightly diff. But then I'm like am I imagining it?
Ans then because I'm feeling better I'm nervous. My libido spontaneously returned two Days ago. And I can suddenly tolerate coffee again. I'm 9w5d. Ugh I wish I could go day to day without worrying!!!!!!
maureenbionikiki75 I'm in the vaginal progesterone club too. Dr. said to take through 10 weeks, but then he said within a few days wouldn't make a big difference.
But I also agree about the PGAL brain. Saw a great ultrasound Tues. Today symptoms are less (yesterday was bad) and I was like oh no, is it happening again? But that just paranoia.
right? right?
Edit: oh and yes, I already don't want to button my pants! But I am a bit overweight, so any bloating is always like, oh help me.
I had my ultrasound on Tuesday at 6w3d and there was a heart beat! And measuring right where I should be. I know that it is still early, but I am feeling better knowing there is a heart beat when there wasn't last time.
Married 5/12/2007 DS 6/3/2016 MC 1/12/2017 BFP 7/19/2017 EDD 3/31/2018
Re: PGAL Check-In - 8/3
Dx: PCOS
Married: June 2013
TTC#1: January 2015
BFP #1 8/24/15 | MC 9/3/15 at 6w2d
BFP #2: 12/12/15 | DD born 8/29/16
TTC#2: June 2017
BFP #3: 7/15/17 | DS born 3/20/18
2nd BFP 10/10/11, EDD 6/2/12,natural m/c 10/13/11 at 6w5d
3rd BFP 12/25/11, DD born 8/31/12
5th BFP 11/15, DS born 7/24/16
6th BFP 7/14/16, EDD 3/20/18
I started taking it during my last pregnancy and that ended with baby having Gastroschisis and me miscarrying at 15 weeks.
I've been so back and forth about taking it. But after some hard vomiting last night, I decided to take my dose last night.
I've tried googling for reassurance that there's no link between it and Gastroschisis. But my PGAL brain is convincing myself that this is going to hurt this new LO.
I just got a call from our hospital's ultrasound department telling me to come in for an US today! As requested by my doctor.
My OB hasn't said anything about this. She mentioned doing an US at 12 weeks (not standard here to get an US until 20 weeks) but I'm only 7 weeks right now.
I go for weekly blood draws to check my HCG and the only thing I can think of is that my HCG is dropping.
I've left a message with my OB's office asking WHY I'm having this US but my mind is assuming worst case scenario right now.
Sorry for the ramble.
@justkeeptrying fx for you !!!
Me: 36 DH:35
Married: 7/10/2016
TTC#1 - May 2016
BFP 9/6/2016 - Missed MC 10/20/2016
BFP 5/5/2017 - CP
IVF #1 - June 2017 - Transferred 1 fresh 4 AA embryo. 7/9 Beta #1 - 161
Adam Born on 3/18/18
Please keep us updated, we are all wishing the best for you.
justkeeptrying - keeping my fingers crossed for you.
My OB's office just called. My last HCG was 23000 (6w2d) and previously was 6000 (5w2d). My OB was happy with those numbers and apparently requested a viability ultrasound though.
I wish they had TOLD me this was coming. Instead of me just getting a call from the hospital. This is NOT standard here to have an US this early so I freaked out.
Praying we get to see a healthy heartbeat today!
@Cowboycorgi Excellent news! Still have my FX for you and baby A!
Insurance finally gave me the clear for another ultrasound, so I got one scheduled for tomorrow. However, my PGAL brain is getting to me. I just worry I won't see any progress/heartbeat.
**TW in Spoiler**
BFP 6/30/16, MC 8/21/16
BFP 05/04/17, 5/10/17 Emergency LAP due to ectopic. Right tube removed.
BFP 07/12/17, ECDD 03/25/18 - Silver Orion Born 3/23/18
BFP 09/30/19, EDD 06/11/20
Keep us posted @justkeeptrying Thinking of you!
DD #1: 2012; MMC: 2014; DD #2: 2015; It's a boy! 3/31/2018
I had a wonderful ultrasound!! LO is measuring on track at 7+2 with a strong heartbeat. SUCH A RELIEF!!!!!!
I felt like that scene from Friends when Rachel has her US. And she can't see the baby. I could definitely see baby. But the tech said "there's the heartbeat" and I was totally like "if you say so..." I was so anxious though so I totally missed seeing it. But I completely trust the tech and I got to see my beautiful LO in there!
Technology is amazing!
@justkeeptrying I am so glad that you had a wonderful ultrasound! Def wish the OB would have told you it was coming, but so glad it was a day of great news!!!
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Me: 28 Him: 30
Married: 11/15/14
TTC: 02/2016
IF DX: MFI (low count & morphology) & mild PCOS
June 2016 BFP - MC @8w2d
August 2016 BFP - MC @6w1d
June 2017 - 50 mg Clomid + Ovidrel + IUI = BFP 7/6/17!!
Beta #1 = 422 (14dpo), Beta #2 = 810, prog - 12.3 (16dpo), Beta #3 = 5023, prog - 18.9 (20dpo)
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I have my first US this Saturday and I'm TERRIFIED there is going to be nothing to see. I know this is irrational but I've just convinced myself that I need to be prepared for this outcome. just incase. 3 more days.... feels like an eternity
@bb3vj3n Just a few more days! You can do it!
Married: June 2011
TTC since Feb 2016
BFP#1: 7/7/16 MMC: 8/16/16
BFP#2: 5/8/17 - CP
BFP#3: 6/27/17 EDD: 3/10/18
I had a transvaginal u/s this morning and everything looked great. As soon as she removed the wand and I sat up, I was in pain and felt a little crampy. Fast forward 2 hours later, I went to the bathroom and had some streaks of bright red blood when I wiped. I haven't had any more bleeding since, but still feel crampy. Not horribly, but noticeably.
I called the nurse and she honestly sounded distracted and like she just wanted to get home. She said the ultrasound can irritate things and spotting can be normal, but to monitor if any more bleeding or the cramping gets worse.
Please just tell me this can be normal. Ugh I am a mess
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Me: 28 Him: 30
Married: 11/15/14
TTC: 02/2016
IF DX: MFI (low count & morphology) & mild PCOS
June 2016 BFP - MC @8w2d
August 2016 BFP - MC @6w1d
June 2017 - 50 mg Clomid + Ovidrel + IUI = BFP 7/6/17!!
Beta #1 = 422 (14dpo), Beta #2 = 810, prog - 12.3 (16dpo), Beta #3 = 5023, prog - 18.9 (20dpo)
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i don't know why but as time goes on the relief I felt at my first US is fading and I'm getting nervous again. I'll be10 weeks Saturday and I feel like my appetite is returning. But it makes me terrified that maybe I lost it after the ultrasound. Pgal brain is a horrible thing. Now I want to buy a doppler for reassurance. My next scan is my nuchal aug 28 then my monthly visit sept 1.
ETA: posted before I was ready
@maureenbioni I know how hard it is to have faith but realistically, the placenta has been ramping up its function and has been taking over. It's normal to start feeling somewhat better by now. Really. I asked my RE last week (8+6) how long I should stay on the progesterone and she told me that truthfully, the placenta has taken over but they keep you on it a while longer to be on the safe side. Straight from her mouth. Placenta is already running the show. As far as a Doppler goes, what will you do if you can't find the HB with it? It can still be tricky at this point and even more so if you have a tilted uterus (which people don't necessarily mention to you). If you do get one, just know that not being able to find it just means that you, with your lack of training, and that Doppler couldn't. It doesn't mean the worst.
Married: June 2011
TTC since Feb 2016
BFP#1: 7/7/16 MMC: 8/16/16
BFP#2: 5/8/17 - CP
BFP#3: 6/27/17 EDD: 3/10/18
It absolutely sucks to be in this club, but I am so happy to be here with all of you
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Me: 28 Him: 30
Married: 11/15/14
TTC: 02/2016
IF DX: MFI (low count & morphology) & mild PCOS
June 2016 BFP - MC @8w2d
August 2016 BFP - MC @6w1d
June 2017 - 50 mg Clomid + Ovidrel + IUI = BFP 7/6/17!!
Beta #1 = 422 (14dpo), Beta #2 = 810, prog - 12.3 (16dpo), Beta #3 = 5023, prog - 18.9 (20dpo)
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@maureenbioni I feel the same way. My next u/s is next Thursday. I'm so jealous of people who are blissfully unaware.
Me: 36 DH:35
Married: 7/10/2016
TTC#1 - May 2016
BFP 9/6/2016 - Missed MC 10/20/2016
BFP 5/5/2017 - CP
IVF #1 - June 2017 - Transferred 1 fresh 4 AA embryo. 7/9 Beta #1 - 161
Adam Born on 3/18/18
I also am noticing my waist seems larger. No bump obviously. But I workout a lot and my workout clothes which normally fit pretty snug feel super tight around my lower abdomen. Definitely not as trim as I'm used to seeing it. But then I wonder if it's all in my head? My husband says he sees it when I'm not paying attention that I just look slightly diff. But then I'm like am I imagining it?
Ans then because I'm feeling better I'm nervous. My libido spontaneously returned two Days ago. And I can suddenly tolerate coffee again. I'm 9w5d. Ugh I wish I could go day to day without worrying!!!!!!
But I also agree about the PGAL brain. Saw a great ultrasound Tues. Today symptoms are less (yesterday was bad) and I was like oh no, is it happening again? But that just paranoia.
right? right?
Edit: oh and yes, I already don't want to button my pants! But I am a bit overweight, so any bloating is always like, oh help me.
I had my ultrasound on Tuesday at 6w3d and there was a heart beat! And measuring right where I should be. I know that it is still early, but I am feeling better knowing there is a heart beat when there wasn't last time.
DS 6/3/2016
MC 1/12/2017
BFP 7/19/2017
EDD 3/31/2018