I know this isn't exactly the correct board for this post but I posted it on another board yesterday and haven't gotten any in site. I was wondering if any of you could shed some light for me?!?!
I just left my appointment and I'm a bit concerned so if anyone can offer some advice. I've just about had it with my doctor. I've been going to him for about six years but I'm considering switching.
I've had two ultrasounds previous to today. The doctor told me my EDD was 12/19 and I was supposed to go in today to hear the heartbeat. When I got there today my doctor had my EDD as 12/14 making me 11 weeks 1 day. I was never told this date. Then the doctor could not pick up a heartbeat. He said it's probably just too early and he heard the blood pulsing to my uterus so he wasn't worried. But now they don't want me to come back for an ultrasound for three weeks and I'm worried since they couldn't hear a heartbeat. Should they be able to hear it at this point? They picked it up before on the ultrasounds. What would you ladies do?
Maybe I'm a little slow but I have a question. You said that you had picked up heartbeats on your previous two ultrasounds. Did they do a 3rd transvaginal ultrasound at this last appointment? Or were they only looking for the heartbeat by Doppler?
Hey ladies! I am so glad to hear all the wonderful reports about your appointments and NT scans. That is so exciting. I am pretty boring this week because I don't see my OB until Monday. They moved my date up again so instead of 12 weeks I am 13 weeks.
My previous symptoms have pretty much gone away except I still feel sick if I don't eat and I let myself get to hungry. I can feel a lot of stretching and it sometimes feels like I did an ab workout even though I haven't. It feels good to be moving to the 2nd trimester. I can't wait for my appointment on Monday because I will get to hear the heartbeat again. Everything has been going well for my and I am starting to feel more pregnant. We have officially told everyone and it feels good. I have never had the opportunity to share it with all my family and friends.
I hope everyones appointments keep going well and I love reading the updates!
@0leahmarie that makes more sense! I'd definitely call and let them know your concerns and if you aren't appeased, switch. On the plus side, if you switch you'll probably get another ultrasound! I know it's barely comparable, but I always got upset when I was planning my wedding and people treated me like I was just another bride. To me it was my one special day and anyone who treated me differently just upset me. I think the same goes with being pregnant. These doctors see multiple pregnant women a day, but this is your one baby and for the time you are with them you should be treated like their only patient. Hopefully things start looking up for you!
Took me forever to find this post holy crap there has been a ton of posts today!!!!
I'm so glad everyone had good appointments today!!! I had my last ultrasound with my RE he did a transvaginal and said it was actually not optimal at this point because my uterus has moved up so they were having a hard time getting picture and sound. HR measured 171 and my RE even went around and pointed everything out on the screen because I didn't realize that whole blip was my fetus I for some stupid reason thought the body was the yolk. It's official I have a gummy bear lol and now I'm just waiting for two weeks for my chromosome testing. We also told our 10 year old today who told me this baby is now her priority lol, yes I teared up like you would not believe lol
@CMDD 10w1d I know it's still early to tell her but we decided we would be crushed if we loose again and we won't be able to hide it and it would be unfair to her to not understand changes in our demeanor of that magnitude. Although she told me she has known all along because I guess I didn't put all my sticks up well lol
And I KNOW this is crazy because we are all so hyper paranoid about purchasing things but the last two weeks I have had killer coupon deals for diapers and I bought them........ HoPe I am not jinxing myself. Hard to resist such a good deal
I've been buying diapers too Nik! I had great coupons and couldn't pass them up. I think it's good that were finally feeling that this is going to happen. Happy thoughts!
@Embuzz247 we can be chromosome buddies, mine is on the 8th NT scan right after.
I have an appt wednesday with my RE one final scan for sanity. And yes I still check the doppler nightly lol
Lol, no way. My chromosome and nt testing is the 8th. We will definitely be thinking of each other that day!
I am the 8th too!! What are your due dates? I'm sure you already posted it somewhere! I am Dec 19th
@embuzz247 does that mean that you won't be able to see LO on an US? (Sorry if that's ignorant, I'm trying to imagine how they could angle the us tI get a good view).
At 6wks we could see baby just fine with a transvaginal u/s, just not on an abdominal one. The tech said I had an inverted uterus anyways. So I'm sure they'll do another vag at my 12 wk.
I have a retro vertered or inverted uterus as some doctors call it, 12 weeks I graduated to tummy scans, they still do both on me though
Took me forever to find this post holy crap there has been a ton of posts today!!!!
I'm so glad everyone had good appointments today!!! I had my last ultrasound with my RE he did a transvaginal and said it was actually not optimal at this point because my uterus has moved up so they were having a hard time getting picture and sound. HR measured 171 and my RE even went around and pointed everything out on the screen because I didn't realize that whole blip was my fetus I for some stupid reason thought the body was the yolk. It's official I have a gummy bear lol and now I'm just waiting for two weeks for my chromosome testing. We also told our 10 year old today who told me this baby is now her priority lol, yes I teared up like you would not believe lol
All my friends and family will find out I'm pregnant Monday and instead of getting excited, I'm so scared. I feel that I need a confirmation baby still okay before I say anything. Last thing I want is for everyone to get excited and then find out at my 15 week appt that baby stopped growing. My doppler is out for delivery today and I don't know if that's going to set me up for more worry and disappointment....
Due 11.16.17 Baby Girl 12.9.15
MC 2.1.15 @ 5 W - Chemical MC 4.7.14 @ 21 W - Turners Syndrome
I'm a prune as of today. Having heard the heartbeat a week ago, I'm finally starting to get excited and comfortable. @rain0831boww I'm also waiting for my doppler. Should be here before Monday. :-)
I just Survived Kindergarten graduation and I'm dead. Like just dead. I feel like I've been hit by a bus. On the bright side, as I was getting in the shower this afternoon to wash the day away- I realized I can feel my uterus! It's popped up. It's a small victory. Now I just need to survive the next few days of school and it's off to summer break!
I'm in the 2nd trimester as of today... Feeling a bit better as I've never had a 2nd trimester loss. But with my last m/c coming so close to 2nd trimester I don't feel the relief that 2nd tri normally brings...
11w1d today, the same day as my miscarriage 20 weeks ago. I feel a little nauseous so I'm taking that as a good sign. I also just started feeling my little bump at night when I lay on my belly! I can see a little bump too so crazy because with my son I didn't show until 18-20 weeks!
I'm getting a surprise ultrasound tomorrow at 13w5d. I had my first/last at 6w2d and my dr immediately put in for my level 2 ultrasound & amnio at 16 weeks, so he wasn't going to do another ultrasound, unless something came up, like spotting/bleeding. Well I haven't had any this pregnancy, which is completely out of the ordinary for my last 4 pregnancies. But I did start hearing what *could* be two heartbeats on my home doppler recently. After getting several other mommy & a few OB nurse friend 2nd opinions, they all agree, it's possible. Not definite of course. But with my high risk status, it's best to get checked out, since carrying twins could change some of my medial protocol.
I'm getting a surprise ultrasound tomorrow at 13w5d. I had my first/last at 6w2d and my dr immediately put in for my level 2 ultrasound & amnio at 16 weeks, so he wasn't going to do another ultrasound, unless something came up, like spotting/bleeding. Well I haven't had any this pregnancy, which is completely out of the ordinary for my last 4 pregnancies. But I did start hearing what *could* be two heartbeats on my home doppler recently. After getting several other mommy & a few OB nurse friend 2nd opinions, they all agree, it's possible. Not definite of course. But with my high risk status, it's best to get checked out, since carrying twins could change some of my medial protocol.
Definitely wishing you the best of luck at your appointment! Try not to be disappointed if it's only one healthy one. As a high-risk mama, it's much safer to carry one at a time. Sending you tons of good vibes for your appointment and I'm sure it will be wonderful no matter which way it turns out!
Can't wait till Wednesday to go to the doctor. 2 1/2 weeks seems like such a long time when I want the heart beat to be heard in my 2nd trimester (14w1d today) so I know the chances for me having this baby are good... Maybe than it will feel real...
@CMDD thoughts with you this week. It's never easy to reach a sad milestone like this. I let myself have a bad day on my due date in February. It was like the final closure on that loss. And I still think about my first loss when that due date comes around. Its just part of what makes us PGALS. Sad little moments throughout the year that we silently or privately acknowledge. I say do what you gotta do this week to get by. Hugs!
@CMDD Take time for yourself this week. The day of my due date back in Aug, it was really hard. So is the anniversary of the loss. I will be thinking of you..
Due 11.16.17 Baby Girl 12.9.15
MC 2.1.15 @ 5 W - Chemical MC 4.7.14 @ 21 W - Turners Syndrome
Re: PGAL weekly check in 5/25
I'm so glad everyone had good appointments today!!! I had my last ultrasound with my RE he did a transvaginal and said it was actually not optimal at this point because my uterus has moved up so they were having a hard time getting picture and sound. HR measured 171 and my RE even went around and pointed everything out on the screen because I didn't realize that whole blip was my fetus I for some stupid reason thought the body was the yolk. It's official I have a gummy bear lol and now I'm just waiting for two weeks for my chromosome testing. We also told our 10 year old today who told me this baby is now her priority lol, yes I teared up like you would not believe lol
Mine is the 15 as of now
Baby Girl 12.9.15
MC 4.7.14 @ 21 W - Turners Syndrome
On the bright side, as I was getting in the shower this afternoon to wash the day away- I realized I can feel my uterus! It's popped up. It's a small victory. Now I just need to survive the next few days of school and it's off to summer break!
Baby Girl 12.9.15
MC 4.7.14 @ 21 W - Turners Syndrome