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July 2012 Moms
Pachita
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Had my first appt today!
Pachita
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Due to my history of losses, my dr. wanted to see me right away. I got blood drawn today and will have more blood drawn on Monday and later next week as well.
Dr. checked my cervix and so far everything looks good. He did give me a big list of do's and dont's: No sushi, no bologna, unpasteurize cheeses and a whole lotta of other things not to eat.
Also, can't have my heartbeat over 140. So I'll be down to brisk walking. Boo. I wonder how those other ladies run so much and it's ok for them.
Because I'm only 4wks 4 days pregnant, there was no need for an ultrasound.
Anyone else had blood drawn or have seen their drs?
BFP#1: 7/14/10. EDD: 3/19/11--MMC-- D&C 9/2/10.
BFP#2: 12:22/10.EDD: 8/30/11 C/P 12/25/10
BFP#3: 10/26/11 EDD: 7/2/12-- Daniel born 7/14/12. My rainbow baby! BFP #4: 2.22/15 EDD: 11/4/15 C/P 2/28/15 BFP #5: 4/5/15 EDD 12/11/15 (Ectopic Pregnancy)
BFP #6: 3/2/16 EDD 11/5/16
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Re: Had my first appt today!
Sounds like a great appointment!
What were some of the other no-no's?
I don't have an appointment until a viability ultrasound November 21. My first visit with my OB is November 28.
Here are some other things he told me to avoid (typing exactly what my pamphlet says:
no artificial sweeteners
No tobacco, no alcohol, no recreational drugs
limit caffeine/tea/cola/chocolate
No handling of cat litter
No hot tubs or spas
no preserved meats
avoid anything sliced on a slicing machine. (pre-sliced, packaged and then pasteurized products are fine--like Kraft American Cheese or Hillshire Farms Turkey).
canned tuna should be limited to 6 oz a week.
BFP#1: 7/14/10. EDD: 3/19/11--MMC-- D&C 9/2/10.
BFP#2: 12:22/10.EDD: 8/30/11 C/P 12/25/10
BFP#3: 10/26/11 EDD: 7/2/12-- Daniel born 7/14/12. My rainbow baby! BFP #4: 2.22/15 EDD: 11/4/15 C/P 2/28/15 BFP #5: 4/5/15 EDD 12/11/15 (Ectopic Pregnancy)
BFP #6: 3/2/16 EDD 11/5/16
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Because the recommendation for pregnant women not to exercise is outdated and incorrect. Non-impact exercise is very good throughout pregnancy, and should be encouraged.
That's great you already had an appointment! I don't have my informational appointment with the nurse (order for bloodwork, what to do/not do, etc.) until December 6 and then I don't get to see an OB until December 27. It seems so far away!
I'll get an order for an ultrasound at my nurse appointment so I'll have that before I see the OB and I may have a consult with my peri before then as well (we've seen one for my past 2 pregnancies). I really wish my doctor did early appointments. I realize your losses are the reason for your early appointment and I'm sorry you had to go through that. I've only had one loss myself, but it was extremely hard.
IVF #1 - BFP (6dt)
Unassisted Pregnancy #2 - lost at 15w6d due to T21, severe heart defects, and fetal hydrops
I don't have any heart problems but I guess due to my history of losses, he doesn't want to risk anything.
I also feel like that 140 bpm limit is outdated. I think exercising is healthy and should be encouraged. Just don't go overboard.
BFP#1: 7/14/10. EDD: 3/19/11--MMC-- D&C 9/2/10.
BFP#2: 12:22/10.EDD: 8/30/11 C/P 12/25/10
BFP#3: 10/26/11 EDD: 7/2/12-- Daniel born 7/14/12. My rainbow baby! BFP #4: 2.22/15 EDD: 11/4/15 C/P 2/28/15 BFP #5: 4/5/15 EDD 12/11/15 (Ectopic Pregnancy)
BFP #6: 3/2/16 EDD 11/5/16
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BFP#1: 7/14/10. EDD: 3/19/11--MMC-- D&C 9/2/10.
BFP#2: 12:22/10.EDD: 8/30/11 C/P 12/25/10
BFP#3: 10/26/11 EDD: 7/2/12-- Daniel born 7/14/12. My rainbow baby! BFP #4: 2.22/15 EDD: 11/4/15 C/P 2/28/15 BFP #5: 4/5/15 EDD 12/11/15 (Ectopic Pregnancy)
BFP #6: 3/2/16 EDD 11/5/16
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My first with the nurse is Nov. 10th then I'll see my obgyn on Nov. 29th. She wanted the week before that but we will be in Germany (yay!).
Polyp removed/hypothyriod 6/2011
7/2011 IUI#1 w/ 150 Follistim/Ovidrel trigger BFN
8/2011 IUI#2 w/225 Follistim/Ovidrel trigger BFN
10/2011 IUI#3 w/300 Follistim/Ovidrel trigger (BFP)
beta #1: 195 beta#2: 502
7/2013 Back to RE because my uterus is OLD
I didn't mention it when I called, but I'm not sure it would have made a difference. I had a 2nd trimester loss so they all thought things looked great in the 1st trimester last time (I disagreed and thought the baby was measuring 2 weeks behind). I do know if I call with any problems at all they will order an ultrasound. I had 3 extra first trimester ultrasounds with my son due to spotting and that was on top of my two earlier ultrasounds with my RE.
IVF #1 - BFP (6dt)
Unassisted Pregnancy #2 - lost at 15w6d due to T21, severe heart defects, and fetal hydrops