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reesaXden · December 2015

Hello ladies!! Let's use this thread to chat with other ladies in similar situations!
Hopefully, we can all ease each other's minds! (as much as it can be..)

Let's start off with some things you may be doing to keep your mind busy!

reesaXden · December 2015

I've decided I'm going to assign myself a small project for every day.
Today, I conquered taking down all of our Christmas decorations!

Right now, I'm just trying to focus on the present and think happy thoughts! I just had my first round of labs drawn and should know in the AM!

mom2adoodle · December 2015

For whatever reason I am more optimistic and hopeful this BFP. With my first BFP in October I just felt anxious and odd and not very happy. It was strange. As if my body knew. Anyone else have a strange inkling like this?

I'm keeping myself busy by hanging on The Bump, looking up prenatal classes in my area and researching doulas/midwives. It's been fun! I am trying to eat very healthy and work out lightly but consistently. Not to mention tons and tons of water!

reesaXden · December 2015

mom2adoodle said:
For whatever reason I am more optimistic and hopeful this BFP. With my first BFP in October I just felt anxious and odd and not very happy. It was strange. As if my body knew. Anyone else have a strange inkling like this?

I'm keeping myself busy by hanging on The Bump, looking up prenatal classes in my area and researching doulas/midwives. It's been fun! I am trying to eat very healthy and work out lightly but consistently. Not to mention tons and tons of water!

I had this same feeling! My Ob kept asking me why I was so stressed about that pregnancy when I wasn't with my DS! After the loss, she said that its funny how our bodies work and I must have "known".

mommytimesfour · December 2015

I've had two miscarriages, both right before each one of my kids. The fear is definitely lingering and I'm anxious to have blood work and my first ultrasound. I'm cautious but trying to not let worry consume me so I can enjoy the first part of this pregnancy. My littles keep me pretty busy, and right now I still have Christmas mess to clean up and my household is just getting over colds.

cassey910 · December 2015

I have my first appointment on the 5th for blood work. I was hoping to get in sooner. DH is off this week so we are doing some fun things with DS and that keeps me busy.
I also feel better about this BFP then the last. I still get anxious but I just have a good feeling that this is our rainbow.

cassey910 · December 2015

@reesaXden hoping your numbers are great! That's a good idea to do a project a day.
@mom2adoodle glad you are enjoying your research

@JLmama118 hope you all are feeling better.

JessicaC0203 · December 2015

@reesaXden and
@mom2adoodle I was telling my DH this exact same thing the other day. It is so odd but I do feel less anxious about this BFP than my last (even thought it was my first and had no reason to believe it would end in a MC). I did not get good sleep the whole 10 weeks I was pregnant, because I just had this weird feeling. I do not know if I am over thinking it now and hindsight is 20/20 but is definitely odd. Glad I'm not the only one.

As far as keeping my mind off of things, I am a 4th year Psychiatry resident going into Perinatal Psychiatry so all I do all day is see pregnant women so it is hard to really keep my mind off of it. I am using mindfulness and trying to focus on other things. It is working thus far. I have also decided to not get HCG levels drawn, which was a difficult decision but I am good with it now.

qtpierae · December 2015

We just lost our son at 16 weeks gestation this past September . Trying to stay positive/ not worry by staying busy my 21 month old son, by doing some yoga and saying some positive affirmations and prayers !

sunshinern96 · December 2015

I had an ectopic pregnancy in September that ended with my right tube being removed in October. Since my left tube is healthy, my doctor is not doing hcgs, which I'm actually thankful for! I had literally weeks of hcgs done in Sept and Oct while worrying constantly that my tube could rupture at any moment. I don't know if I can go through that again!

I will be having an early ultrasound between 6-7 weeks. Hoping to get that scheduled tomorrow. I am just trying to focus on how this pregnancy feels like it did with my son and how it is already different from the ectopic. I know I just won't feel 100 percent good until that first ultrasound and know that baby is in the right spot with a heartbeat!

xtina22312 · December 2015

Has DD 3 years ago with a perfect pregnancy, 1st try sort of deal and we nailed it. Had a loss last September at 7 weeks, then a chemical last December. We have been trying on and off for the past year. I to had felt off about the hole pregnancy when I miscarried.

I feel pretty anxious with this one more so because I am very excited and hopeful that this is our rainbow. Hoping for a healthy happy pregnancy and delivery for everyone!

persingerma · December 2015

@reesaXden I'm waiting to get the results of my bloodwork in the morning as well, then we're repeating on Wednesday. There are at least a couple of us on the boards with the same timing. I like your idea of tasks. I worked to catch up on laundry today. Then I'm going to go through the house room-by-room to de-clutter and clean.

nwshay · December 2015

@mom2adoodle I feel exactly the same. Last pg I had a bad feeling the ENTIRE time. This time I'm more confident and excited! I'm still over thinking a bit so I've taken up an adult coloring book and that helps for after work when I'm not doing much.

mom2adoodle · December 2015

@SDSwenson @JessicaC0203 @reesaXden
Glad I'm not the only one feeling cautiously optimistic and realizing that last time it just didn't feel "right." Here's to hoping we all have our miracle babies in September

nwshay · December 2015

nwshay · December 2015

That's supposed to say cheers @mom2adoodle with a cheers emoticon but it's showing up blank. . Oh well!

reesaXden · December 2015

@SDSwenson .. I have an adult coloring book as well! So relaxing!!

reesaXden · December 2015

Just got my levels in!!!! They were picture perfect and don't need to be repeated!! My last pregnancy my progeserone never got above 17 even with supplements, this time it's already 26!!
HCG was 187 at 3w5d (13dpo)

Keeping my fingers crossed for everyone else getting levels.

Alyeena · December 2015

I lost my last pregnancy at 8 weeks last August. It is hard trying to stay positive, everytime I say something about having a baby I keep thinking in my head *if we have a baby*

But I do try to takr my mind off until my first few ultrasounds, I read a lot of books, play some video games and try to relax.

I wish you all the luck in the world, and really hope we all get our rainbow babies

revlaurawittman · December 2015

We had our second loss in May at 10 weeks. I was nervous the entire time and I didn't really know why. This time around I have a really good feeling. I'm very hopeful. Our first u/s is scheduled for January 13 and we are going on vacation next week. That should help to pass the time and also to get my mind off of things for a while. I can't wait to see how my little jalapeño is doing. I've been praying constantly for some good news. We've been trying for seven months. Saying prayers for sticky babies for all of us!

FireInWonderland · December 2015

I am just trying to get through New Years... I will catch up with friends and family and not talk about babies, or about our recent loss. DH and I picked out the theme for the nursery even though we didn't know if I was pregnant, so we are focusing on some redecoration. Also going through our closets and storage to make room for baby stuff. Our house is not exactly kid friendly if they were to live here right now. Lol.

FX for a H&H 9 months for us all!

Alyeena · December 2015

I still have a hard time believing I will get a baby... I am afraid of losing this one too.
I think until I hear a heartbeat I won't truly believe it.
I am not sure when my first few ultrasounds will be, last time the first one was at 5 weeks then 6,7,8 weeks. I am 5weeks today but my clinic does not open until January 4th. I can't wait to just know.

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