How did you get through the wait until your first u/s?!?!?

sunflwr2 · April 2014

I am only 5 weeks alone and my first ultrasound isn't for another two weeks. I have no clue how I'm going to make it for that long. The anxiety is killing me. I'm hopeful this time around, but can't help and think about that same ultrasound when there was no heartbeat. I start a new job Monday so hopefully that will take my mind off everything, if that's even possible!

MCH77 · April 2014

I'm 5w tomorrow and first u/s is May 12. It's forever away. Ugh. I'm just trying to keep busy.

I thought about asking for an earlier u/s, but I don't want to be too early for a h/b.

FishyMom · April 2014

I think the wait for the 1st ultrasound is worse than the 2ww. I am sorry that you are struggling. I am absolutely NO help, but wanted to you to know that you are not alone.

cdubs85 · April 2014

Check out the thread linked above. The ladies gave wonderful advice and really it all boils down to this-take it 1 day at a time. Keep busy, talk to us, ask for support when you need it. We're all in different stages of pregnancy and PGAL brain is a horrible mind game. We all know what you're going through so know that you are not alone. Best of luck and I hope you find some peace of mind.

JCM285 · April 2014

Ugh it really is torture, isn't it? I have mixed feelings about my first ultrasound. I got bad news from an ultrasound during my first pregnancy and can't get my mind off that one incident. At the same time I need yonder what's going on to feel relieved. I was supposed to get my u/s next week, but DH and I are going to be away all week, so we are going the next Monday instead. So annoyed about that but oh well. I am hoping my trip will help take my mind off of PGAL for a little while!

sunflwr2 · April 2014

I think its so hard because at 5 weeks im not really feeling much of anything. I pretty much feel totally fine except for sore boobs and feeling a little tired. Which makes it hard to believe im actually pregnant. And of course adds to the fear something is wrong. Thanks for the support!

doglover31 · April 2014

The wait for u/s in the beginning are terrible. I had to wait two weeks from my BFP to my first US and it felt like it took forever. Really just take it one day at a time and try and find things to keep you busy! Hope time passes by quickly and your scan goes great!

mtaylor404 · April 2014

I am so sorry you are in this wait! Take it one day at a time. I think the new job will be a good distraction. Mantras are also popular on this board, so search the threads for some good mantras!

megbmeg · April 2014

Congrats on your pregnancy! And on the new job! Hopefully, it will keep you busy & distracted so the wait is easier. I'm so sorry for your loss. Remember that this ultrasound - even if it is in the same week - is not the same ultrasound. This is all new! Fx for you.

sunflwr2 · April 2014

You know I never thought about it this way. You are absolutely right and I'm going to keep telling myself this. When something bad happens in your pregnancy, you feel like it will be bad everytime but each pregnancy is different. so im going to hope for the best!

megbmeg · April 2014

@sunflwr2 I'm really glad that helps. It helps me too.

mrsjg2013 · April 2014

Mine is exactly 2 weeks from today as well- so hard to wait!!! My RE wants to do one at 6 weeks... I was thinking about asking if we could wait until 7 in case the hb isn't visible yet, but I'm not sure I could handle waiting 3 more weeks... I got my BFP at 3 weeks 2 days, so I'm hoping this LO is an overachiever and we'll be able to see some kind of flicker! Look forward to hearing how yours goes- is it on May 2nd?

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