Got betas and my progesterone tested today. Hcg was 437, still waiting on my progesterone results. Tomorrow i should find out the next step hopefully more hcgs, whats your game plan
I’m struggling today ladies. Yesterday we found out one of the twins has started vanishing. We’re told this is very common, most women never even know they had twins due to later US. I was still quite scared to bring twins home but we had gotten used to the idea, told DS, and we’re so excited. I’m so upset over this. I feel so off, still so happy for our remaining baby who the doctor assured me looks perfect, so sad over the loss of their twin, and absolutely terrified about another loss although I’ve read that it is extremely rare. I was finally starting to relax, wasn’t having cramping or spotting, had all the pregnancy symptoms, really thought things were moving smoothly. Yesterday I was knocked back down to size and now I’m a wreck.
Finally had our first ultrasound. That was a long 4 weeks waiting. Saw our little baby, measuring 8 weeks 1 day with a 167 heart rate. So relieved and thankful. We have another scan at 12 weeks then the anatomy scan at 20 weeks will likely be the last scan we'll need. I'm getting ahead of myself, but I think I'll decline any scans after the anatomy scan if there is no medical reason for them. The scans for the baby's size towards the end of pregnancy can be inaccurate, and my daughter was 7 lbs, so I'm not worried about a "big baby".
I'm still half holding my breath until the next appointment at 12 weeks. We've told our parents and siblings, but will wait until memorial day weekend to tell the rest of the family, mostly b/c we won't be able to hide it, as I'll be showing by then and not drinking that weekend when we all get together at the lake.
This finally all feels real.
Me: 32 DH: 31
Married since 2010
MC January 2016
BFP February 2016 Baby Girl born 11/2016
BFP 8/16/2018 EDD 4/29/2019 MMC 10/3/2018 BFP 12/16/2018 EDD 08/26/2019 MC/CP 12/20/2018 BFP 03/28/2019 EDD 12/07/2019 Hoping for our rainbow
@k_mama91 so sorry to hear about the vanishing twin. I can’t even imagine how that must feel wanting to be happy one baby is healthy and yet having the loss of another. Lots of love your way.
k_mama91 sorry for the vanishing twin @Megz1902 great news for your ultrasound!
Question here: Dr has asked for me to come in for a dating ultrasound. I could be either 4 or 5 weeks at this point but cannot be certain. If I go at the next week would it be to early, potentially being at the start of 5 weeks or is it better to wait until I get closer to 6 weeks? I know I am just eager to see what is going on in there but also might be smarter to wait a bit longer so there is no doubt when I go in. I guess I'm just asking on what your thoughts are for going in to an early ultrasound?
@c1kc1kpol1cn1k I would personally wait closer to 6 weeks then you could possibly see a HB then. All the dating scans I have ever had have only been around 8 weeks however.
@Spartanrd4 thank you I will try to do so. I also leave on a trip mid-may until late june so I would like to get at least one or two ultrasounds hopefully in time!
@c1kc1kpol1cn1k I would wait closer to 7 weeks. With my son, I was over 6 weeks, and he wasn’t measuring as he should and hb was just starting to flicker. But 2 weeks later he had a perfect Hb and 2.5 weeks of growth. also, in my case, my uterus is terribly tilted so with my loss, there was 7 weeks growth but no HB, but since it was early and the tilt, they could not confirm
@mommystuebs that is normal. Mine was 7.4 which was still normal. Mine was “low” with my DD and the doctor misplaced my bloodwork, so no one knew until I was almost 10 weeks and it was fine. It was low by old standards, I am not sure if would still be what is called low.
@mommystuebs - For those worried about low progesterone, if your doctor doesn't think you need it and won't give a prescription, you can use over-the-counter progesterone cream. Amazon has several that are good. I've been using it with this pregnancy with my holistic doctor's blessing, and my #s have been nice and high. My regular OB said I don't need it, but it makes me feel better, so... 🤷🏼♀️
@poppy16 I’m in the same boat. My dr won’t test that nor think it makes a difference but my naturopath who works exclusively in fertility and pregnancy/ post partum has requested the tests for me so we shall see
@Poppy16 gnc has some otc progesterone cream youre supposed to rub on your inner wrists , is that like the stuff you use ? How much and how often do you use it?
2. Previous loss(es)? I had my beautiful daughter 8 years ago(2011) and wanted to give her a sibling. I had one loss at 8 weeks in Dec of 2017. I'm finally pregnant again and hoping this one will stick.
3. How are you feeling? Emotionally and physically? Emotionally I'm a wreck. I can't be happy in fear of another loss. Physically I'm fine.
4. Any appointment updates? Just went to my first appt today, they did a lot of blood work but nothing to reassure me that everything is ok. Waiting for my next appointment on may 29.
5. Rants/Raves/Questions? Everyone is telling me to relax and think positive but how am I supposed to be positive if this might not work out.
6. Any milestones coming up? The next appointment if everything is good.
7. GTKY: What’s your biggest pet peeve? Entitled people.
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BFP 8/16/2018 EDD 4/29/2019 MMC 10/3/2018
BFP 12/16/2018 EDD 08/26/2019 MC/CP 12/20/2018
BFP 03/28/2019 EDD 12/07/2019 Hoping for our rainbow
I'm still half holding my breath until the next appointment at 12 weeks. We've told our parents and siblings, but will wait until memorial day weekend to tell the rest of the family, mostly b/c we won't be able to hide it, as I'll be showing by then and not drinking that weekend when we all get together at the lake.
This finally all feels real.
BFP February 2016 Baby Girl born 11/2016
BFP 8/16/2018 EDD 4/29/2019 MMC 10/3/2018
BFP 12/16/2018 EDD 08/26/2019 MC/CP 12/20/2018
BFP 03/28/2019 EDD 12/07/2019 Hoping for our rainbow
@k_mama91 I'm so sorry about your vanishing twin. Hugs to you.
@Megz1902 so happy your US went well.
@Megz1902 great news for your ultrasound!
Question here: Dr has asked for me to come in for a dating ultrasound. I could be either 4 or 5 weeks at this point but cannot be certain. If I go at the next week would it be to early, potentially being at the start of 5 weeks or is it better to wait until I get closer to 6 weeks? I know I am just eager to see what is going on in there but also might be smarter to wait a bit longer so there is no doubt when I go in. I guess I'm just asking on what your thoughts are for going in to an early ultrasound?
@megz1902 Good news about the ultrasound
@c1kc1kpol1cn1k I would personally wait closer to 6 weeks then you could possibly see a HB then. All the dating scans I have ever had have only been around 8 weeks however.
also, in my case, my uterus is terribly tilted so with my loss, there was 7 weeks growth but no HB, but since it was early and the tilt, they could not confirm
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2. Previous loss(es)? I had my beautiful daughter 8 years ago(2011) and wanted to give her a sibling. I had one loss at 8 weeks in Dec of 2017. I'm finally pregnant again and hoping this one will stick.
3. How are you feeling? Emotionally and physically? Emotionally I'm a wreck. I can't be happy in fear of another loss. Physically I'm fine.
4. Any appointment updates? Just went to my first appt today, they did a lot of blood work but nothing to reassure me that everything is ok. Waiting for my next appointment on may 29.
5. Rants/Raves/Questions? Everyone is telling me to relax and think positive but how am I supposed to be positive if this might not work out.
6. Any milestones coming up? The next appointment if everything is good.
7. GTKY: What’s your biggest pet peeve? Entitled people.