Update and a Worry

Sweetest116 · July 2011

My update is a pretty good one! I had my 2nd appt last Wednesday and the OB said all my symptoms (nausea, fatigue and sore boobs) sounded great and told her the baby was nice and healthy... how does she know that?! But ok! She tried using the doppler but I was too early, so we didn't hear anything. I was 9w3d at the time. She was not concerned at all by that and said she wasn't expecting it to work.

My u/s is scheduled for August 10th and I'm so scared I'm going to hear the tech say "it looks like the baby stopped growing at 7 weeks" or something like that. I've been telling people here and there, but with this worry in the back of my head that that's a possible outcome. Can anyone ease my mind at all?

firstmom2b · July 2011

I understand! I'm almost dreading my US tomorrow because I'm worried I'll get bad news.

-The odds are in your favor!

-You can't control the future, though.

-Whatever happens will happen and you'll be able to deal with it!

-Hope for the best! Enjoy being pregnant!

Jeter1028 · July 2011

I think we all have these feelings... I hope it gets here quickly so you can see your bean!

lindsayandjamie · July 2011

Sweetest116:

My update is a pretty good one! I had my 2nd appt last Wednesday and the OB said all my symptoms (nausea, fatigue and sore boobs) sounded great and told her the baby was nice and healthy... how does she know that?! But ok! She tried using the doppler but I was too early, so we didn't hear anything. I was 9w3d at the time. She was not concerned at all by that and said she wasn't expecting it to work.

My u/s is scheduled for August 10th and I'm so scared I'm going to hear the tech say "it looks like the baby stopped growing at 7 weeks" or something like that. I've been telling people here and there, but with this worry in the back of my head that that's a possible outcome. Can anyone ease my mind at all?

Your experience sounds almost the exact same as mine from last week!

Appt Wed at 9w2d, midwife tried with doppler, no luck. U/s scheduled for Aug 3 (for dating purposes) and I have the same exact fear as you that they are going to tell me that baby stopped growing.

The only reassuring symptoms I have are extreme fatigue that hit me again this weekend and tender nipples...otherwise, nothing. I'm trying to be grateful, but I can't help but be nervous.

runrinserepeat · July 2011

My next u/s isn't until August 11, and I've got the same concerns you have. I'm trying not to worry about it too much, though, because there's just nothing I can do one way or the other. I've still got some symptoms, so I'm trying to focus on those. Good luck!

JayNina · July 2011

My ob has not even tried with a doppler b/c it is too early and our first u/s is on Aug 8th, so I am in the same boat as you. Not very helpful but I understand what you are feeling.

Angiee930 · July 2011

I'm having the same feelings, my appt is tomorrow morning and I am freaking myself out, my DH said "there is no need to freak out" yeah easy for him to say! But with my hyperemesis not letting up I am thinking my LO is okie dokie in there!

nickelpickelpink · July 2011

It is a common fear! I have my appointment today and I am also afraid that something has happened since my 8 wk u/s. I know it's hard but try to stay calm and do things that make you happy!

soralette · July 2011

Sweetest116:
My update is a pretty good one! I had my 2nd appt last Wednesday and the OB said all my symptoms (nausea, fatigue and sore boobs) sounded great and told her the baby was nice and healthy... how does she know that?! But ok! She tried using the doppler but I was too early, so we didn't hear anything. I was 9w3d at the time. She was not concerned at all by that and said she wasn't expecting it to work.

My u/s is scheduled for August 10th and I'm so scared I'm going to hear the tech say "it looks like the baby stopped growing at 7 weeks" or something like that. I've been telling people here and there, but with this worry in the back of my head that that's a possible outcome. Can anyone ease my mind at all?

Haha, my OB said the same thing after the same symptom-review! I dunno; I guess they see a lot of pregnant women and get a good "feel" for it.

I definitely have the same fears you do, though -- no u/s yet, no doppler yet, nothing to "prove" the LO is in there and doin' well.

But, like one of the PPs said... the odds are with us!

If the numbers help you (they do me!), miscarriage rate after 8wks in the 1st trimester is about 3-5%... and a missed miscarriage (i.e., if you've had no bleeding/cramping/etc) is only 1-2% of that... So... very, very tiny odds of something being wrong. You're actually three times more likely to have identical twins!

melkolb@yahoo.com · July 2011

I swear OB's have psychic powers and just know the baby is ok. I had my first appointment last week and it was the same scenario you had where they tried to hear the heartbeat but couldnt but because of my symptoms and pressing on my abdomen they were like 'Everything is A-ok". I have my first u/s for the NT scan in one week and I am TERRIFIED they are going to say something horrible.

cathom7 · July 2011

Ya... My last U/S was 7w4d and heartbeat was good and strong and all was normal. I'm terrified I'll go in, in the next couple weeks and find out it went wrong the next day or week 9 or something.... I had a missed m/c at 10.5 weeks, just when I was feeling really good about it all and safe. This happened before DS, and I still can't settle, even tho I made it thru him just fine. When I saw DS on u/s at 10 weeks, I immediately felt this happy, joyful love for him. But I just can't get there this time. IDK why. It still doesn't feel real. So, ya. IDK. I feel like I'm waiting for the other shoe to drop.

Angiee930 · July 2011

soralette:
Sweetest116:
My update is a pretty good one! I had my 2nd appt last Wednesday and the OB said all my symptoms (nausea, fatigue and sore boobs) sounded great and told her the baby was nice and healthy... how does she know that?! But ok! She tried using the doppler but I was too early, so we didn't hear anything. I was 9w3d at the time. She was not concerned at all by that and said she wasn't expecting it to work.
My u/s is scheduled for August 10th and I'm so scared I'm going to hear the tech say "it looks like the baby stopped growing at 7 weeks" or something like that. I've been telling people here and there, but with this worry in the back of my head that that's a possible outcome. Can anyone ease my mind at all?
Haha, my OB said the same thing after the same symptom-review! I dunno; I guess they see a lot of pregnant women and get a good "feel" for it.
I definitely have the same fears you do, though -- no u/s yet, no doppler yet, nothing to "prove" the LO is in there and doin' well.
But, like one of the PPs said... the odds are with us!
If the numbers help you (they do me!), miscarriage rate after 8wks in the 1st trimester is about 3-5%... and a missed miscarriage (i.e., if you've had no bleeding/cramping/etc) is only 1-2% of that... So... very, very tiny odds of something being wrong. You're actually three times more likely to have identical twins!

This makes me feel a lot better! Thanks!

peppermintgirl · July 2011

Honestly, probably nothing will completely ease your mind until the ultrasound is done. What your doctor says isn't just to calm you down. Pregnancy hormones cause those symptoms, so they are a good thing, even if they don't feel like it. The odds really are in your favor right now.

byersals · July 2011

I have that same worry, too. We had our first appt and u/s at 8 weeks, and we won't go back in until August 12th, which is a little over 12 weeks. I'm absolutely freaked out that they aren't going to be able to hear the baby's heart beat. It is so hard to not focus on that, but you honestly can't. The odds are in your favor!

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