The nausea finally kicked in. I feel horrible, but I keep telling myself I'm sick because my hormone levels are high, so it's a good thing. Positive thoughts... Positive thoughts... I am trying to thing of myself as a mom-to-be, not a mom-to-be-after-loss. Defining myself by tragedy feels wrong. But I'm getting so nervous. I lost my first pregnancy at 6 weeks, 6 days. Today I'm 6 weeks, 4 days along. Once I'm past 6 weeks 6 days, and more pregnant than I was last time, I'll feel a lot better.
@ChrissyMarie128 I was just reading a thread (not sure if here or on the 1st tri board) about how ultrasound measurements have a degree of error. I can completely understand your worry, but maybe it's just a bad measurement. And like BostonBaby said, you have a heartbeat and development. Try to stay positive!
I just had my appointment with my regular doctor. As soon as I told her about the anxiety I was feeling she immediately said "lets do blood work". It felt really good to have her understand my fear (she is pregnant too) and be proactive about offering something that could make me feel better. I had my first draw and will go back Thursday afternoon. She said she would call with the results, but I'm not sure if that will be Thursday or Friday. She was also really clear that she has no reason to suspect any issues and that the blood work is for peace of mind. Fingers crossed for good news later this week!
@BostonBaby1@megstervt thanks for the encouragement. She also mentioned that it was a slow heartbeat which was "normal" for right at 6 weeks. Basically, minimal as the concern may be, it was just enough to remind me of measuring a week behind the day before my mc. Seriously, the pregnancy struggle is real..... So much love to you all. I need each and everyone of you!!!
@PleaseSendPicklesNow I'm officially past where I was with my miscarriage & I only feel slightly less anxious. I think I will feel a bit more confident every week. It's not a major weight lifted. At least not yet.
I officially think I am starting to feel shitty. I feel like I jinxed myself!! I feel hungover right now. Headache & so tired blah I just want to lie down!!! Thankfully not nauseous yet, but I feel extra bad if I don't eat every 4 hours or so.
@ChrissyMarie128 yes, she's exactly right that if you got a heartbeat around six weeks, it would be pretty darn slow. Because it's just started beating. When do you go back? Of course, us telling you these things is not gonna make you feel better. Having another ultrasound with a better heart rate is gonna make you feel better.
So I am 6+5 today and I started to have some pink streaky spotting at work today. I phoned my midwife and she set me up with an ultrasound tomorrow morning to check how things are. Since I left the midwife it has gotten to be more bright red and streaky. I have had an awful head cold the past 5 days with lots of coughing and sneezing and have been blowing my nose a lot to get rid of congestion so my midwife said it could just be a broken blood vessel from straining with those things but I am so freaking terrified now I'm just shaking. And to top it off I have to leave to go to a meeting right now that I can't miss because I have all the materials and the people came from out of town. And I was just starting to let myself relax a little because I just made it past when I miscarried in the last pregnancy. I just have to get through this meeting and then I can have the inevitable meltdown that is on the way.
@BostonBaby1 - Thanks so much. I'll get bloodwork results tomorrow too. As long as those have gone up, that will take a load off. It just sucks that when you really start feel yourself relax that something pops up to freak you out. Good luck at your appointment tomorrow!!
@BostonBaby1 - Thanks so much. I'll get bloodwork results tomorrow too. As long as those have gone up, that will take a load off. It just sucks that when you really start feel yourself relax that something pops up to freak you out. Good luck at your appointment tomorrow!!
I completely understand. Keeping everything crossed for you for tomorrow too! Keep us updated please?
Starting to freak myself out over my 7 am ultrasound tomorrow. My labs have been good and there's no reason to panic, but I'm afraid there will be nothing there. I had a blighted ovum before and it was just an empty sac and I'm just afraid it'll be that way again. Trying to remain calm and going to try to sleep.
@silvers626 so sorry you are going through this! Try to get some rest tonight!
@bostonbaby1 I hope your appointment goes well! I've been praying for you!
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Can't remember if I introduced myself in the other PGAL thread or not. I'm Marie, I have a son who will be 2 right after Christmas and I had an early miscarriage at 6 weeks 6 days the first week of September. I'm super excited to be pregnant again so quickly but it is SO nervewracking waiting to know if it will last. I'm seeing a group of midwives at a birthing center and they don't do early ultrasounds and my first appointment isn't until December 21st! I'm going only a little bit crazy over here
@mswings1 welcome and congratulations. I'm sorry that you find yourself here, but glad that you've got your BFP so quickly and FX everything will go well! Glad to have you join us.
Thanks so much everyone. I've been trying to keep busy working to keep my mind off things. Hope everyone else's appointments go well tomorrow too! One day at a time....
So I know some of you saw the Ultrasound pics, but for the rest of you, today I freaked out for absolutely nothing. In fact, BOTH OF THE BABIES (OMG OMG OMG) are good, Baby A is measuring 7 w 5 d, 160 heartrate, Baby B (OMG) is measuring 7 w 3 d, 148 heartrate.
I posted once or twice but haven't introduced myself. I'm Maureen, almost 36 yrs old and working on our first. Lost one in May and again in July. I'm almost 7 weeks now and have my first appointment and ultrasound on Monday the 23rd. I'm terrified that history will repeat itself but trying to keep those vibes out! Feeling ok so far and was more tired, nauseous and sore last week than I had been with previous pregnancies so taking that as a good sign! Hope everyone has a great week and feels good!
@jlgriff11 Wow! Glad you had a great appointment and got such a surprise!
I had my ultrasound today and (whew!) everything looked good. Baby is measuring at 6 and 3 and had a heart rate of 124! My cervix is still closed so they think the bleeding is external but did not do an exam. The midwife just suggested pelvic rest and to get plenty of fluids. So that was a relief but I'm still trying to calm myself down!
@jlgriff11 WOW! first twins in the group! glad they both look great and healthy! Two separate heartbeat spectrums, boy and girl? Awesome!
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@Team Piskin05 I'm sorry that you find yourself here but it is a great group of women. Fx for a great first appointment.
My update- I am measuring 6w2d and we were able to see a heartbeat at 121! I'm starting my Lovonox injections (blood thinners) tonight and go back to the MFM in one week. Thank you all so much for the T&Ps. I hope you all are having good days.
My update with my bloodwork today is that my beta is up to just over 19,000 at 6 weeks 3 days and that's apparently on target. However my progesterone dropped from 10.2 down to 9. 9 is still good but suggested I definitely take the progesterone supplements due to the mc. So I feel good but feel nervous as to why the progesterone dropped. She just said it happens but it's at a good level still. Has that happened to anyone else??
My update with my bloodwork today is that my beta is up to just over 19,000 at 6 weeks 3 days and that's apparently on target. However my progesterone dropped from 10.2 down to 9. 9 is still good but suggested I definitely take the progesterone supplements due to the mc. So I feel good but feel nervous as to why the progesterone dropped. She just said it happens but it's at a good level still. Has that happened to anyone else??
Yep. My progesterone went from over 8 to about 5.5. Started progesterone and last week it was up at 19. Glad your betas look good! Which progesterone brand are you doing?
@BostonBaby1 I'm taking the prometrium 200mg oral supplements. Hoping it does the trick!! Starting back on them tonight. I've been trying not to overthink my lack of fatigue today too. Seriously, it's the smallest things that set off the alarm bells in your head!!
@BostonBaby1 I'm taking the prometrium 200mg oral supplements. Hoping it does the trick!! Starting back on them tonight. I've been trying not to overthink my lack of fatigue today too. Seriously, it's the smallest things that set off the alarm bells in your head!!
Give it a couple of days on them and your exhaustion will be back full force! Progesterone makes you very tired so I'm sure that you'll be feeling that soon.
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@ChrissyMarie128 I was just reading a thread (not sure if here or on the 1st tri board) about how ultrasound measurements have a degree of error. I can completely understand your worry, but maybe it's just a bad measurement. And like BostonBaby said, you have a heartbeat and development. Try to stay positive!
I just had my appointment with my regular doctor. As soon as I told her about the anxiety I was feeling she immediately said "lets do blood work". It felt really good to have her understand my fear (she is pregnant too) and be proactive about offering something that could make me feel better. I had my first draw and will go back Thursday afternoon. She said she would call with the results, but I'm not sure if that will be Thursday or Friday. She was also really clear that she has no reason to suspect any issues and that the blood work is for peace of mind. Fingers crossed for good news later this week!
Married: October 2014
TTC #1 since September 2015
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TTC #1 since September 2015
I officially think I am starting to feel shitty. I feel like I jinxed myself!! I feel hungover right now. Headache & so tired blah I just want to lie down!!! Thankfully not nauseous yet, but I feel extra bad if I don't eat every 4 hours or so.
Me: 39 DH: 40
Married: 12/6/2014
BFP#2: 10/28/15 MC: 11/24/15
BFP#3: 3/20/16 MC: 4/26/16
BFP#4: 7/15/16 DD: 3/18/17
BFP#5: 5/1/18 EDD: 1/12/19
@BostonBaby1 when is your appointment tomorrow?! I'm sending good vibes for you too!!
Me: 39 DH: 40
Married: 12/6/2014
BFP#2: 10/28/15 MC: 11/24/15
BFP#3: 3/20/16 MC: 4/26/16
BFP#4: 7/15/16 DD: 3/18/17
BFP#5: 5/1/18 EDD: 1/12/19
Me: 39 DH: 40
Married: 12/6/2014
BFP#2: 10/28/15 MC: 11/24/15
BFP#3: 3/20/16 MC: 4/26/16
BFP#4: 7/15/16 DD: 3/18/17
BFP#5: 5/1/18 EDD: 1/12/19
@bostonbaby1 I hope your appointment goes well! I've been praying for you!
I know I haven't posted often on here in a while, it's a pain in the rear to do so on my phone and my computer isn't cooperating with me either. Ughh technology! But just know that I do care about you ladies and that I do hit like on things to show my support. I have written out paragraphs of responses and then they won't post. Ugh!
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@jlgriff11 Wishing you the best of luck!
Me: 39 DH: 40
Married: 12/6/2014
BFP#2: 10/28/15 MC: 11/24/15
BFP#3: 3/20/16 MC: 4/26/16
BFP#4: 7/15/16 DD: 3/18/17
BFP#5: 5/1/18 EDD: 1/12/19
Thinking of all of you with appointments and results calls today! Hope you got some sleep last night and FX for all great updates.
Married: October 2014
TTC #1 since September 2015
AFM, I'm currently freaking out over lack of symptoms despite seeing a HB last week. Next US is on 11/30...so I just continue to pray.
Me: 39 DH: 40
Married: 12/6/2014
BFP#2: 10/28/15 MC: 11/24/15
BFP#3: 3/20/16 MC: 4/26/16
BFP#4: 7/15/16 DD: 3/18/17
BFP#5: 5/1/18 EDD: 1/12/19
I posted once or twice but haven't introduced myself. I'm Maureen, almost 36 yrs old and working on our first. Lost one in May and again in July. I'm almost 7 weeks now and have my first appointment and ultrasound on Monday the 23rd. I'm terrified that history will repeat itself but trying to keep those vibes out! Feeling ok so far and was more tired, nauseous and sore last week than I had been with previous pregnancies so taking that as a good sign!
Hope everyone has a great week and feels good!
I had my ultrasound today and (whew!) everything looked good. Baby is measuring at 6 and 3 and had a heart rate of 124! My cervix is still closed so they think the bleeding is external but did not do an exam. The midwife just suggested pelvic rest and to get plenty of fluids. So that was a relief but I'm still trying to calm myself down!
Hope everyone else's appointments go well today!
Me: 39 DH: 40
Married: 12/6/2014
BFP#2: 10/28/15 MC: 11/24/15
BFP#3: 3/20/16 MC: 4/26/16
BFP#4: 7/15/16 DD: 3/18/17
BFP#5: 5/1/18 EDD: 1/12/19
@silvers626 that is great news!
@jlgriff11 WOW! first twins in the group! glad they both look great and healthy! Two separate heartbeat spectrums, boy and girl? Awesome!
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@silvers626 Great news.
@Team Piskin05 I'm sorry that you find yourself here but it is a great group of women. Fx for a great first appointment.
My update- I am measuring 6w2d and we were able to see a heartbeat at 121! I'm starting my Lovonox injections (blood thinners) tonight and go back to the MFM in one week. Thank you all so much for the T&Ps. I hope you all are having good days.
My update with my bloodwork today is that my beta is up to just over 19,000 at 6 weeks 3 days and that's apparently on target. However my progesterone dropped from 10.2 down to 9. 9 is still good but suggested I definitely take the progesterone supplements due to the mc. So I feel good but feel nervous as to why the progesterone dropped. She just said it happens but it's at a good level still. Has that happened to anyone else??