Lurker popping in to share hopeful news

seniah_05

I consider myself officially further along than I have ever been.

Last year at this time I was naturally miscarrying my twins.

My due date for my second pregnancy just passed (7/24).  We had found out at our NT scan at 13w2d that the baby had probably passed sometime the week before (b/t 11.5-12 weeks).

I am 11w 5d today.  My NT scan was last night.  Everything looked great - a wriggling baby and a solid heartbeat of 155.

So I am somewhat hopeful for the first time this pregnancy.  I am doing my best not to freak with every little cramp, reminding myself that a growing uterus is not going to feel like soft fuzzy bunnies.  I am also debating the merits of purchasing/renting a doppler.  My DH and mom think it would be fun to play with but might drive me bonkers.  My boss/friend flat out said I'd probably make myself crazy.  Thoughts?  Suggestions?

MrsGhappilyeverafter

Congrats on your pregnancy! I could not live without my doppler.  It has really helped me stay calm.

Lucky428

Congrats!!!

I highly recommend getting the doppler.  It has helped keep me sane (relatively) during this pregnancy.  It's the best $100 I've ever spent. 

carolinachica

Congrats on your pregnancy! How exciting to be farther than you have ever been.

 

Here is my doppler experience from my pregnancy with my daughter.  My husband told me not to get it that I would drive myself nuts.  I got it anyway and was psyched to find the heartbeat around 12 weeks.  Well, soon the excitement gave way to worry when I realized the bpm was always 120.  I had read at that age that the 120 was the lowest possible healthy rate and it freaked me out.  I went so far as to make an ob appointment I was so worried for the baby.  The OB broke out her doppler and immediately found the baby's heartbeat to be 165.  Apparently I had been listening to my heartbeat.  I was diagnosed with tachycardia and put on bed rest.  You are probably saner than me, but I promised hubs I will not rent one this time.  

tiffanylaw06

I was pretty anti-doppler at first because I had such a hard time finding the h/b and it was driving me crazy with worry.  After 14w I was able to find it pretty consistently and pretty quickly.  I still use it almost daily and it's such a source of comfort for me.  I love it.  Best $100 I've spent this pregnancy.

seniah_05

Thanks, ladies!  I have some Amzazon gift certificates I've been saving so I might have to splurge!