@Chawk17 - I'm glad you're going in prepared. How far along are you? Your doctor might decide not to do an ultrasound because of the low hcg, so I would be prepared to push for what you want in that situation.
So hard to wait till Friday for my appt!!!! I'll be 8+1 and hoping for a quick check on heartbeats.
@bklynchica since my last pregnancy was twins just want to encourage you to think positive thoughts and try not to let research keep worst case scenarios in your head ❤ the best thing is to focus on your own rest and well being and find your tribe aka support system, hopefully we are part of that here.
@kissthesky32 that's a good tip. I'm not sure how far I am. Lmp was Feb 10..which would put me EDD Nov 17...but Dr said I ovulated late...so maybe a week later? I already told my husband ( he's going with me) if they mention D&C my answer is no. I read that there is a medication that can force a miscarriage if needed. But I'd want an US to make sure it's a non viable before termination.
@Chawk17 I think that is VERY reasonable. I wouldn't take the meds or anything without an ultrasound.
**TW** I had similar low HCG with the pregnancy before my son. The ultrasound showed a sac, but nothing else - even though I should have been far enough along to see more. It turned out to not be viable. I declined the meds and waited for a natural miscarriage, which happened a couple days later.
SO I'm bad at math and I'm actually only 5 weeks 6 days right now. They couldn't see anything but the gestational sac which they said was absolutely normal for this early. Still got HCG beta done and will hear how that looks tomorrow and then they'll take that and decide when to do my official measuring and dating scan. Don't necessarily feel better but don't feel worse either? Them seeing a sac is really good, I just really want to see my baby!
First appt. and u/s tomorrow. Finally! DH can't come and my mom is going to watch my kids so I was anticipating going alone but my BFF happens to have the day off and is coming with me. I feel very relieved to not be going alone.
My first is tomorrow!!! I'll be exactly 7weeks! Getting a confirmation test and u/s for viability and dating. I'm so anxious but excited! DH can't come due to work so I hope everything's okay. There's no way I'll be driving home if it's not. My symptoms have all been pretty unmistakable so I'm taking that as a positive!
Ok appointment update. I was given 10% chance this pregnancy will make it. I have to get labs every Friday. Basically pregnant until not pregnant. I can't have surgery because I only have one tube- so he said that's not an option until it's the only option. Basically I'm on hold.
@adirat nope they couldn't see anything on the ultrasound. So we are just wait and see what the labs do. If the numbers go up enough then another ultrasound..Apparently to be seen on an ultrasound your numbers need to be in the 1000.i didn't know that..haha I'm at 56.
i have my third u/s on Friday (8-2). Hoping I'll "graduate" from my RE. Last time it took two doctors almost 15 minutes to find my LO but once they did he/she measured on time and hr was 133. That scare just still weighs on me. I don't think I could deal with another 15 minutes like that!
Scheduled 2 first appointments today! I guess they schedule the blood/pee/nurse appointment then 2 weeks later the u/s so she wasn't happy that I'll be 8weeks already on Friday and haven't gone in. Oh well. My u/s is not until next Wednesday
I have my first appt on Wednesday, the 5th. I am going to a new OB for this one, so not sure if there will be an u/s or not. I'm hoping, especially since I did not have a period before getting pregnant; I am still nursing my 3rd child. I know I'm around a curtain number of weeks but would like a more definitive answer.
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@Chawk17 so sorry you're going through this! Like everyone else, also hoping you're in the 10%!
My first appt is tomorrow, estimating 7w6d based on LMP. DH is coming with me for the first time!! My first pregnancy he was gone until I was about 34 weeks, and the second one he was in and out a lot (Navy ships) so he missed all of my appts, but got a lift off the ship just in time for my scheduled induction. This time he is currently scheduled to be gone for several weeks surrounding my due date. Ahhh, Navy life.
First appt is Friday afternoon. I actually called to see if they could get me in earlier this week but no luck. I will be anywhere from 8-11 weeks, but I'm thinking closer to 8. I haven't been to this practice before, but am hoping for a dating u/s. Good luck to everyone else with appts this week!
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Hope everything went well today! I just started reading "the attached pregnancy," which suggests making little "mantra cards" for yourself that say things like, "my body is creating a strong, healthy baby," and "my baby is safe and loved." I've found them to be helpful when I'm feeling nervous. Positive thoughts!
I have my first appointment on wednesday as well. and i can't wait. *TW* the bleeding hasn't stopped for me since saturday, so i am hoping i have positive news. please keep positive vibes for me and my partner. my DH will be with me.
@Chawk17 hugs and support! So sorry you have to experience this limbo.
@jka427 that happened to me with my second pregnancy! Scared me so much! It was like, JUST FIND THE HEARTBEAT!!!! that panic in your chest! Hope everything goes well this week.
@kalenp yes! Thank you! It was sooo scary. They couldn't even see the sac (which had been there with a fetal pole and heartbeat not 6 days before). I kept saying..it can't just disappear that fast right? Etc. and the dr kept saying that I would have been bleeding if the sac was truly just gone. I guess my uterus is tipped backwards this time or something. Sigh,
Last night I shot awake in a panic because I dreamed that I went to my appointment and it turned out my OB didn't work there anymore. I definitely have my priorities straight on what could go wrong today. (Hopefully if anything goes wrong that's it! )
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@bklynchica since my last pregnancy was twins just want to encourage you to think positive thoughts and try not to let research keep worst case scenarios in your head ❤ the best thing is to focus on your own rest and well being and find your tribe aka support system, hopefully we are part of that here.
I'm not sure how far I am. Lmp was Feb 10..which would put me EDD Nov 17...but Dr said I ovulated late...so maybe a week later?
I already told my husband ( he's going with me) if they mention D&C my answer is no. I read that there is a medication that can force a miscarriage if needed.
But I'd want an US to make sure it's a non viable before termination.
**TW** I had similar low HCG with the pregnancy before my son. The ultrasound showed a sac, but nothing else - even though I should have been far enough along to see more. It turned out to not be viable. I declined the meds and waited for a natural miscarriage, which happened a couple days later.
DH can't come and my mom is going to watch my kids so I was anticipating going alone but my BFF happens to have the day off and is coming with me. I feel very relieved to not be going alone.
Eta spelling
I was given 10% chance this pregnancy will make it.
I have to get labs every Friday.
Basically pregnant until not pregnant.
I can't have surgery because I only have one tube- so he said that's not an option until it's the only option.
Basically I'm on hold.
Edit: autocorrect is not usually correct
I'm just going to enjoy my little seed and this support group as long as I can.
ET removed question since saw previous answer
i have my third u/s on Friday (8-2). Hoping I'll "graduate" from my RE. Last time it took two doctors almost 15 minutes to find my LO but once they did he/she measured on time and hr was 133. That scare just still weighs on me. I don't think I could deal with another 15 minutes like that!
Child #1 June 2012
Child #2 Feb 2014
Child #3 Feb 16
BFP 3/9/17
My first appt is tomorrow, estimating 7w6d based on LMP. DH is coming with me for the first time!! My first pregnancy he was gone until I was about 34 weeks, and the second one he was in and out a lot (Navy ships) so he missed all of my appts, but got a lift off the ship just in time for my scheduled induction. This time he is currently scheduled to be gone for several weeks surrounding my due date. Ahhh, Navy life.
Hope everything went well today! I just started reading "the attached pregnancy," which suggests making little "mantra cards" for yourself that say things like, "my body is creating a strong, healthy baby," and "my baby is safe and loved." I've found them to be helpful when I'm feeling nervous. Positive thoughts!
DS#2 3/15
Baby #3~
@jka427 that happened to me with my second pregnancy! Scared me so much! It was like, JUST FIND THE HEARTBEAT!!!! that panic in your chest! Hope everything goes well this week.
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Baby #3~
@Chawk17 also hoping this limbo state falls in your favor.
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Started TTC August 2016
BFP: 2/1/17 MC: 2/8/17
BFP: 3/8/17 MMC: 5/1/17
BFP: 7/23/17 EDD: 4/5/18
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