Ugh the nausea started a few days ago. No vomiting thank goodness but the nausea and unsettling feeling in my stomach is not fun. I don't want to tell anyone from work yet but dang I don't feel so great today.
@burnsmommy27 Me! I second the bad taste. I literally floss my teeth daily but always feel like my mouth has a bad taste. I had it with my second pregnancy too. It's like whenever I eat something I immediately have an after taste. Uggg.
amberrmariee20 I am 5w5d so my HCG count is higher than expected but doctor says it's great. Progesterone is 18.5 and I am on Endometrin suppositories right now (I am not a fan of these). Estrogen is 761. I went through a lot through the last 8 months to get here so I am very on edge about this. D&C, HSG, Hysteroscopy (to remove scar tissue from D&C), laparoscopy (to remove endometriosis). Oh and a week after those last 2 I moved across the country from TX to NYC
amberrmariee20 I am 5w5d so my HCG count is higher than expected but doctor says it's great. Progesterone is 18.5 and I am on Endometrin suppositories right now (I am not a fan of these). Estrogen is 761. I went through a lot through the last 8 months to get here so I am very on edge about this. D&C, HSG, Hysteroscopy (to remove scar tissue from D&C), laparoscopy (to remove endometriosis). Oh and a week after those last 2 I moved across the country from TX to NYC
Oh wow !! I was 4w3d and my hcg was 54 and 5w0d with a hcg level of 595. Your hcg is high compared to mine. I got pregnant on birth control so this pregnancy was a huge shock to me. You've went through a lot to get here congrats momma !!
@burnsmommy27 Me! I second the bad taste. I literally floss my teeth daily but always feel like my mouth has a bad taste. I had it with my second pregnancy too. It's like whenever I eat something I immediately have an after taste. Uggg.
I got a metal taste in my mouth 4/30 that lasted about a week and had me thinking I was pregnant. I tested negative a week after my missed period (never got a positive until 3 weeks after missed period) and just wrote it off, but I wonder if that was the start of everything.
@slipaustin sorry you are going through this. Thoughts and prayers for you! FX
I was getting on here to ask a similar question as I had a terrifying experience this afternoon. I was about to go to lunch and went to the bathroom first and was bleeding. I waited a while and went back and was still bleeding, not tons but not spotting and it was bright red and getting darker each time. I haven't seen a dr yet as the midwife practice wanted to wait until 10 weeks (and I was 7w4d based on last period). I called them and they told me to go to the ER. Went in and they did blood work and a pelvic exam and an ultrasound. They had to do a transvaginal since they said my uterus is flipped backward (tilted) and they couldn't see the uterus. Based on the ultrasound, I'm only measuring at 5 weeks instead of 7 so I ovulated 2 weeks later than the "norm" which makes sense b/c my cycle is 33-38 days usually. I still have bleeding and cramps but they said they can't tell if it's a miscarriage or heavy implantation bleeding. They never told me my numbers though, just said normal range of what they would expect for the new estimated date being 5 weeks instead of 7. No heartbeat because it's too soon but idk, hopefully will have one next week.
Anyway, now I have to find an ObGyn as the midwife practice isn't going to work for me. It makes me nervous they can't do any ultrasounds or blood work in their office now that I've experienced this today. I have to go to a dr. In a week to do a checkup and see if it is a viable pregnancy.
Anyone have experience of what to expect expect with a tilted/flipped uterus and if it caused complications with labor? Online it says that it corrects itself but I'm just nervous.
Anyone with taste sensitivities, wanted to report on my success in case it could help you. I had the metal mouth last pregnancy and my doctor had me try oil pulling with coconut oil. Huge win for my oral health. Check it out, maybe it will help you! Hard to do for 10 minutes still but I usually pull while cleaning up the kitchen in the morning. Plus, it's a natural teeth whitener! Just make sure to spit it out when you're done - swallowing can be harmful. It's incredible and takes out all of the gunky/filmy feeling stuff from my mouth.
Sending those of you with bleeding/spotting issues positive energy. Hope you all get peace of mind soon.
Dizziness, I've been angry for no reason (my poor sweet loving husband, I'm sorry!) and today I have lower back pain but no spotting. It still makes me super nervous because I associate it with sign of miscarriage. My first appt isn't until next monday though, I just have to hang in there I guess.
I had major bleeding with DS2, I'm talking bright red for almost two days straight, filling tampons at regular intervals. I actually thought it was my period until it abruptly stopped (way early) and I took an eventual test and got a positive. I ended up having a lot of early ultrasounds with that pregnancy because of the heavy bleed and everything turned out fine (I even went past my due date even though DS1 was two weeks early!) I wish similar things for all of you who are experiencing spotting/bleeding right now.
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@katmarie13 Hugs to you. I am sorry that is so stressful. From my understanding, a tilted
uterus makes it more difficult in the first/second trimester to use a Doppler and
abdominal US, but that it does not cause any harm to the baby etc.
@agalvarado Lower back pain is super normal! Both of my doctors with DD and now have told
me it should and often does feel like the cramps you get in your back with a
bad period. Hard not to stress though; I totally get that.
Snack like a hoss throughout the day. Today I FINALLY remembered Saltines with my Ginger Ale.
I get home yesterday and I'm excited for cookout leftovers and BAM, nausea. The thought of biting into the cheeseburger was nauseating. I only ate to suffice my husband because we don't have an apt until June 27th and he's worried I'm not getting nutrition with "snacking all the time." Are there any foods out there you ladies can stomach that are light and filling?
I have strawberries, saltines, other crackers, applesauce, carrots with Lite Ranch so far... I've been going ham on some carrots and ranch. That's all I want to eat. The only meat I can stomach lately is like oven roasted chicken from the deli and provolone cheese rolled. One piece each.
Oh, then there's the fact that I don't want to button any of my pants. Bloat is bad apparently. Its very uncomfortable to press up against my belly. 8 weeks not 8 months!!
@britmanering73 At my appointment last week the nurse basically said, "You're in survival mode right now. Eat what you can, as healthy as you can. This will pass and you can focus on getting all of the nutrients you need later. Keep taking your prenatal."
That being said, I think sticking with crackers, fruit and veggies is pretty healthy
ETA: She also said if you're eating deli meats, make sure they are heated well to avoid listeria.
I'm a breakfast person, looove making and eating breakfast everyday. Those days seem to have gone away and I'm very sad. Food first thing in the morning is so blah to me now. By lunch time I'm so hungry, I eat and then feel terrible after. This might workout to my advantage though, I am currently over weight, so maybe some of that excess will go away...heres hoping! If this is the worst thats happening, I will take it. Feel bad for all you ladies who can not stomach food at all.
Nausea is the worst right now. So far today I've been having ginger tea, plain noodles, and some biscuits/crackers. Last night and this morning i had a REALLY bad sinus headache, but only on the left side of my head/face. It's not as bad now, but pretty annoying. I wish i could take sudafed...
DH went and got Subway for dinner and got me a bag of the Harvest Cheddar Sun Chips and a Simply lemonade...and my nausea went away 100%!!! It took a while to start coming back, but very mild, and nothing like the ugly beast that it was earlier today! I might go have DH buy a bunch of those chips - tomorrow we are flying from MA to CA...and i know they sell that lemonade at Logan!
Eh. Tired. Nauseous at night. Weird bursts of energy that quickly fizzle out, followed by wanting a nap or to go to bed at 5 pm. I'm definitely grumpy and not in the mood to take any kind of BS. Unfortunately for DH. I'll feel better when my system evens out a little.
@livingoffpbjs sore throats is totally normal since pregnancy can cause congestion, making you sleep with your mouth open. I've had a stuffy nose off and on and have a killer sore throat today.
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Ok ladies! I've had an interesting 24 hours. I started bleeding 48 hours ago, but super lightly. Then last night I had a sharp shooting pain on the left side of my uterus. I went ahead and went to the hospital because it was late at night and I was worried.
They did an ultrasound, blood work and a saline IV drip. Baby is fine with a HR of 158 BPM now. They think I had a ruptured ovarian cyst. Nothing to worry about though because he said since the pain was dwindling and not increasing that I wasn't hemorrhaging and it should clear up on its own.
Is anyone else still cramping? I hadn't had cramps in over a week and then two nights ago had really sharp pain (comes and goes) on my right side. Tonight it's my left. I was hoping to be past this phase . I wish I could take Advil...
I've been super bloated, tired, and forgetful. If I don't write it down it's gone lol. Nausea comes and goes, but the smells. Oh my goodness the smells! Certain things make me gag. Eating has been weird. Things aren't sitting right or digesting right. @missblaze I will be doing the same diet of crackers, fruit, and veggies.
I've entered the SUPER FUN phase of pregnancy where I have to choose either crippling constipation or laxative induced diarrhea. YAY. I'm ravenous, but the thought of food is disgusting. Is it the second trimester yet?
Sleep. I just want to sleep. My body has decided that the only acceptable time to eat is after midnight and only a few bites every couple of hours. I've started unisom and B6, so I'm hoping that kicks in sooner rather than later. I've also got some Zofran, but only for days when I just can't stop vomiting. Which I did all day yesterday and this morning. Ugh. Can I be done with first trimester now?
Two girls above mentioned bleeding yesteday- so strange because this happened to me as well yesterday! I am 8w 5d today
i was finishing work at 11.30am and thought I better go to the loo because I had a 30 min drive home. When I did there was dark blood- pretty well brown on my underwear and again when I wiped.
when the doctor did my initial blood test she told me I was a negative blood type and if I bled (even spot) to go to the hospital for an anti d injection in case my body was rejecting a positive blood type baby.
So i rang my husband who was at work and didn't answer so I rang mum and she took me to the hospital. We were there for 4 hours (my husband answered his phone eventually when he finished so he arrived at 3 hours)
they did blood tests, checked my cervix and did an ultrasound (was awesome!)- everything was fine so they gave me an anti d injection.
pretty freaky experience but I remained in high spirits
Im so worried. I've already posted that on Tuesday I was bleeding and then it turned to just spotting. I went to the doctor and they said my HcG numbers were normal but they couldn't tell anything else because it was early. I have an appointment for next Wednesday the 7th to see if everything is okay. Well, last night I was so hopeful because even though I had cramps, the spotting was very light. I woke up this morning and had blood all over my underwear and pj pants. I went to the bathroom and passed a large clot or tissue lining (whatever u call it). I'm still cramping really really bad and passing small clots. I really want to hold out hope for when I go to the doctor, but I just don't see how. My boobs are barely even sore anymore. I ended up calling out of work because I'm in pain and I'm just so upset.
I just don't know whether to hope and have to process this all over again Wednesday when i go to the doctor or just start accepting this now. I have never experienced this and I have no clue what to do or think. My mom is a nurse so I told her what was going on and she just keeps saying I'm so sorry, so logical me thinks there is no hope at all. I hate that there is nothing I can do except to wait for my appointment on Wednesday.
I know we are all strangers, but if you can throw some good vibes or prayers my way, that would be awesome.
@katmarie13 I am so sorry you are experiencing this! No matter which way it turns out, it is a scary and stressful situation. That said, I would see if your doctor can see you immediately. Is there a reason that you can't get in until next week even with these developments?
@ryannenikole when they saw me on Tuesday they said there is nothing that can be done and that I only need to be seen if it is more than one pad every 2 hours. They said to just wait it out.
*ETA - they said they couldn't tell if it was implantation bleeding... or what I'm dreading. I really wish there would have been a way for them to tell. I guess they wanted to wait a week to see if my hcg levels change.
Fatigue, food still doesn't sound good, nausea if I don't eat, moodiness...boobs are sore on and off and my motivation is just nonexistent. Oh, and I've definitely had more loose BMs than constipation. I think the lovenox is bringing some balance to my life. Lol. All pretty mild, thank goodness. Just enough to let me know stuff is happening.
I'm so sorry that you're going through this, @katmarie13. I know they said to wait until Wednesday, but I would still call your doctor. Passing clots changes the circumstances. It's not "just spotting" anymore. While that's not considered a medical emergency, I would still try to get in sooner just for your mental health. Can you call and tell them that your stress levels are so high you can't even go to work at this point? Ask if they can fit you in before Wednesday. At least, that's what I would do!
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I was getting on here to ask a similar question as I had a terrifying experience this afternoon. I was about to go to lunch and went to the bathroom first and was bleeding. I waited a while and went back and was still bleeding, not tons but not spotting and it was bright red and getting darker each time. I haven't seen a dr yet as the midwife practice wanted to wait until 10 weeks (and I was 7w4d based on last period). I called them and they told me to go to the ER. Went in and they did blood work and a pelvic exam and an ultrasound. They had to do a transvaginal since they said my uterus is flipped backward (tilted) and they couldn't see the uterus. Based on the ultrasound, I'm only measuring at 5 weeks instead of 7 so I ovulated 2 weeks later than the "norm" which makes sense b/c my cycle is 33-38 days usually. I still have bleeding and cramps but they said they can't tell if it's a miscarriage or heavy implantation bleeding. They never told me my numbers though, just said normal range of what they would expect for the new estimated date being 5 weeks instead of 7. No heartbeat because it's too soon but idk, hopefully will have one next week.
Anyway, now I have to find an ObGyn as the midwife practice isn't going to work for me. It makes me nervous they can't do any ultrasounds or blood work in their office now that I've experienced this today. I have to go to a dr. In a week to do a checkup and see if it is a viable pregnancy.
Anyone have experience of what to expect expect with a tilted/flipped uterus and if it caused complications with labor? Online it says that it corrects itself but I'm just nervous.
Sending those of you with bleeding/spotting issues positive energy. Hope you all get peace of mind soon.
monday though, I just have to hang in there I guess.
DS2: Jan. 2016
DS3: Dec. 2017
Baby #4 on the way!
@katmarie13 Hugs to you. I am sorry that is so stressful. From my understanding, a tilted uterus makes it more difficult in the first/second trimester to use a Doppler and abdominal US, but that it does not cause any harm to the baby etc.
@agalvarado Lower back pain is super normal! Both of my doctors with DD and now have told me it should and often does feel like the cramps you get in your back with a bad period. Hard not to stress though; I totally get that.
DD1 EDD 9/29/2015, Born 9/24/2015
DS1 EDD 1/3/2018, Born 12/26/2017
BFP #3 3/21/2019, EDD 11/29/2019, MMC/D&C 5/7/2019
BFP #4 6/28/2019, EDD 3/12/2020
Snack like a hoss throughout the day. Today I FINALLY remembered Saltines with my Ginger Ale.
I get home yesterday and I'm excited for cookout leftovers and BAM, nausea. The thought of biting into the cheeseburger was nauseating. I only ate to suffice my husband because we don't have an apt until June 27th and he's worried I'm not getting nutrition with "snacking all the time." Are there any foods out there you ladies can stomach that are light and filling?
I have strawberries, saltines, other crackers, applesauce, carrots with Lite Ranch so far... I've been going ham on some carrots and ranch. That's all I want to eat. The only meat I can stomach lately is like oven roasted chicken from the deli and provolone cheese rolled. One piece each.
Oh, then there's the fact that I don't want to button any of my pants. Bloat is bad apparently. Its very uncomfortable to press up against my belly. 8 weeks not 8 months!!
@britmanering73 At my appointment last week the nurse basically said, "You're in survival mode right now. Eat what you can, as healthy as you can. This will pass and you can focus on getting all of the nutrients you need later. Keep taking your prenatal."
That being said, I think sticking with crackers, fruit and veggies is pretty healthy
ETA: She also said if you're eating deli meats, make sure they are heated well to avoid listeria.
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Last night and this morning i had a REALLY bad sinus headache, but only on the left side of my head/face. It's not as bad now, but pretty annoying. I wish i could take sudafed...
@EmilyLove25 thank you! I haven't been to my first appt so I really appreciate it!
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They did an ultrasound, blood work and a saline IV drip. Baby is fine with a HR of 158 BPM now. They think I had a ruptured ovarian cyst. Nothing to worry about though because he said since the pain was dwindling and not increasing that I wasn't hemorrhaging and it should clear up on its own.
Whew!
I've been super bloated, tired, and forgetful. If I don't write it down it's gone lol. Nausea comes and goes, but the smells. Oh my goodness the smells! Certain things make me gag. Eating has been weird. Things aren't sitting right or digesting right. @missblaze I will be doing the same diet of crackers, fruit, and veggies.
i was finishing work at 11.30am and thought I better go to the loo because I had a 30 min drive home. When I did there was dark blood- pretty well brown on my underwear and again when I wiped.
when the doctor did my initial blood test she told me I was a negative blood type and if I bled (even spot) to go to the hospital for an anti d injection in case my body was rejecting a positive blood type baby.
So i rang my husband who was at work and didn't answer so I rang mum and she took me to the hospital. We were there for 4 hours (my husband answered his phone eventually when he finished so he arrived at 3 hours)
they did blood tests, checked my cervix and did an ultrasound (was awesome!)- everything was fine so they gave me an anti d injection.
pretty freaky experience but I remained in high spirits
i meet my OB on Wednesday next week
Im so worried. I've already posted that on Tuesday I was bleeding and then it turned to just spotting. I went to the doctor and they said my HcG numbers were normal but they couldn't tell anything else because it was early. I have an appointment for next Wednesday the 7th to see if everything is okay. Well, last night I was so hopeful because even though I had cramps, the spotting was very light. I woke up this morning and had blood all over my underwear and pj pants. I went to the bathroom and passed a large clot or tissue lining (whatever u call it). I'm still cramping really really bad and passing small clots. I really want to hold out hope for when I go to the doctor, but I just don't see how. My boobs are barely even sore anymore. I ended up calling out of work because I'm in pain and I'm just so upset.
I just don't know whether to hope and have to process this all over again Wednesday when i go to the doctor or just start accepting this now. I have never experienced this and I have no clue what to do or think. My mom is a nurse so I told her what was going on and she just keeps saying I'm so sorry, so logical me thinks there is no hope at all. I hate that there is nothing I can do except to wait for my appointment on Wednesday.
I know we are all strangers, but if you can throw some good vibes or prayers my way, that would be awesome.
*ETA - they said they couldn't tell if it was implantation bleeding... or what I'm dreading. I really wish there would have been a way for them to tell. I guess they wanted to wait a week to see if my hcg levels change.
I know they said to wait until Wednesday, but I would still call your doctor. Passing clots changes the circumstances. It's not "just spotting" anymore. While that's not considered a medical emergency, I would still try to get in sooner just for your mental health. Can you call and tell them that your stress levels are so high you can't even go to work at this point? Ask if they can fit you in before Wednesday. At least, that's what I would do!