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[talldarkeyes]

Is anyone else having an early ultrasound? Since I am high risk due to so many miscarriages I had an ultrasound today at 6 wks 3 days and got to see my baby! The heartbeat is strong and I was crying with relief. My next one is at 10 weeks at which time if the baby is healthy I will be able to breathe a little easier. I have had two miscarriages at 4 and 5 weeks and one missed-misscarriage at 10 (but not discovered until 13.5 wks). This is all so strange for me since with my dd I didn't get a U/S until 20 weeks.

[lolliegee]

I'm trying to since I suspect twins. But, so far the soonest I can get one isn't until the 27th. I'm meeting with a new midwife tomorrow and am very hopeful about her,. Hoping she can get me one sooner.

[dayiscoming2006]

I wish I could get one because I also suspect twins and I had a loss recently, but I don't think I'll be able to get one until the 20 week scan most likely. Patience... right? Not so much. That is neat talldarkeyes. Very exciting. :)

[lolliegee]

Originally Posted by dayiscoming2006 

I wish I could get one because I also suspect twins and I had a loss recently, but I don't think I'll be able to get one until the 20 week scan most likely. Patience... right? Not so much. That is neat talldarkeyes. Very exciting.

Why don't you think you can get one sooner? A lot of providers will do a dating scan on the first visit. Is that not an option for you?

[SunnyMuffin]

I haven't made my 1st appt yet but I most likely will have one to estimate due date, my periods are irregular and I have no idea when I conceived.  I have been charting but it doesnt tell me much unfortunately. 

[dayiscoming2006]

Originally Posted by lolliegee 


Why don't you think you can get one sooner? A lot of providers will do a dating scan on the first visit. Is that not an option for you?

My provider is a homebirth midwife. Appointments will take place in her home office. I don't think she has an ultrasound device. She doesn't require for her patients to have any ultrasounds. She probably would recommend it if she noticed something that would indicate it's usefulness. I just did research on ultrasounds again and they seem like they aren't the safest thing out there. I'm thinking I might do a "basic" scan or something at 20 weeks, not a full anatomy scan. I don't know. I'll ask my midwife about it when I see her probably around 10-12 weeks for the first appointment.

[heyitskalista]

Yay for a heartbeat!   How exciting for you!!!

I normally avoid early ultrasounds but after our miscarriage, i'll be asking for one.  Probably around 8 weeks..
 

[InLove2009]

I will have my first ultrasound at 8 to 9 weeks. Son in about 2 or 3 weeks! I am so excited! Can't wait to hear the heartbeat! 

[here we are]

Hi everyone. I am new, - will introduce my self on the intro page once i figure out what to say. I tried but i seem to be a bit preoccupied when it comes to what tosay or how to talk about pregnancy. I feel so private, in a way.Thank you all for being here with me, hopefully i will feel more comfortable soon. I just got a call about my hcg and i am feeling pressured about doing an ultrasound. Not sure if i want to or need to. So confused about hcg,i guess they were making sure things are normal and i did the first blood test 27,197 then 48hrs later it was above 35000..The numbers sounded strange compared to what i have been reading, dont want to exhaust myself figuring it out. They were saying something about my numbers being high and they said my LMP couldve been Sep27ish, but it was Oct3, not a big difference i guess. I only tried to concieve once, Oct18, after i peed on an ovulation test two days prior that looked positive.Now i am going a little off topic but its all related in a way. Just wanted to bounce this off you all and see if its normal and then try to decide about ultrasound. Thats all for now, so tired.

[Truckerdoo]

Originally Posted by here we are 

Hi everyone. I am new, - will introduce my self on the intro page once i figure out what to say. I tried but i seem to be a bit preoccupied when it comes to what tosay or how to talk about pregnancy. I feel so private, in a way.Thank you all for being here with me, hopefully i will feel more comfortable soon. I just got a call about my hcg and i am feeling pressured about doing an ultrasound. Not sure if i want to or need to. So confused about hcg,i guess they were making sure things are normal and i did the first blood test 27,197 then 48hrs later it was above 35000..The numbers sounded strange compared to what i have been reading, dont want to exhaust myself figuring it out. They were saying something about my numbers being high and they said my LMP couldve been Sep27ish, but it was Oct3, not a big difference i guess. I only tried to concieve once, Oct18, after i peed on an ovulation test two days prior that looked positive.Now i am going a little off topic but its all related in a way. Just wanted to bounce this off you all and see if its normal and then try to decide about ultrasound. Thats all for now, so tired.

What is your reluctance to getting an u/s? 

[lolliegee]

Maybe with numbers jumping that high, that fast, they're suspecting twins, hence thinking an u/s might be a good idea.

[here we are]

I just dont want to unless have to i guess. I am having trouble understanding if there's a problem they are looking out for or not.I think everything is fine now and they were just checking for risks of miscarriage b/c of my thyroid. I also feel uncomfortable with the Dr there that i saw, and have been suffering from what happened at the visit. First of all, its a man. Then, i am not really sure if i will have a choice to change providers. But almost everything he said about my thyroid,my PCP disagreed with and said not to go back to him. He almost was giving me a choice of whether or not i will take a thyroid med, as if it may not be necessary and not to worry about risks, that maybe i am fine, just a little different than normal. He made it sound likeother providers may say that i am in a worse positioj but he thinks maybe they are wrong. He says they were wrong already about me being able to get pregnant wiyh my thyroid the way it is, so maybe they are wrong about other things.He also said i dont need to take the med in the morning b/c i might be too hungry 2 wait to eat because you're supposed to give it time to absorb on an empty stomach and he says it could make morning sickness worse or why should I have to wait to eat when I have been starving all night. he said it will absorb whenever I take it and if it doesn't we can increase it. he also said it wasn't that big of a deal 2 take it to close to my prenatal vitamins because the interaction between iron and calcium that's supposed to have a negative effect but he doesn't believe it. he said my prenatal vitamins was okay to take and all the ingredients for fine but maybe not necessary and that I could get my nutrition some food better and that I only need folic acid in the first trimester or that it's the most important. He saw my New Chapter vitamin and said it was too expensive, and he had no problem with it. She said the cruciferous vegetable mix in it is all the greens i am allowed to eat b/c it may affect thyroid med, until i ask the endocrinologist, b/c it's like being a diabetic and eating chocolate. I have to get approved by the endo Dr for how much i can eat and of what. And i cant have any miso or seaweed b/c it caused part of the problem. He didnt have problem with that. Now i am having trouble eating b/c i am so ipset about all tjis, whos right, whos wrong, everything. They dont agree. I haveto wait to see the endo dr for a whole month and what if i find two that disagree again?? PCP said hes full of crap and she emphasized the risks that would happen if idont take the med and all the things that will go wrong as the thyroid hormone binds to my hcg. She will be very unhappy if i dont take the med and i feel like,blame me for putting my baby at risk. She says there is no way i can not take this med b/c my levels will get worse and worse, so start it now to avoid problems . I have started it but with great unsureness and hesitantly. She also said if she were pregnant she would want a Dr not midwife b/c they know more. The place i went to is known for their CNMs who work with the Drs. She said why do i want the midwives instead, i just said depends who it is. I liked how she was protective of me but she thinks the other Dr is all wrong. I was so upset, i called him and his nurse said he does want me on the med. He kept saying dont let anyone telk me what to do and asking me to decide if i want the med. How am i supposed to figure it out? Now i am worried he will think strangley of me for running his ideas by the PCP, but i had to find out all the info i can. Theres too many different opinions. I feel like all of this has triggered stomach queasiness making my whole rythym with food disrupted. I cant even write it w/o getting stressed.Hope i dont stress anyone out. Theres so much involved, it feels and is making me unsure of everything. Thats enough for now.

[talldarkeyes]

I agree with Sheila, they are probably just trying to determine why your HCG is so high. If you are concerned about the early u/s mine only lasted about 3 minutes and most of thetime the u/s tech wasn't pulsing.

[here we are]

Hi Shiela, i think i read that was your name. Why do you say my #s may be high and jumping fast? Am i really that higher than other people in our group? Or you just mean its a possibility. I read one woman had #s same when she had one baby as when she had two..not sure if i got that accurate. I saw you were thinking you maybe had twins.

[talldarkeyes]

Whoa! Slow down! Technically all you really do need the most of in the first trimester are the B vitamins and A and D. Your calcium and protein needs go up more later in pregnancy. I couldn't really understand who was saying what but yes, it IS always better to get your nutrition from food rather than supplements. Your PCP being against midwives is a red flag to me. In my opinion, from what I could understand of what you wrote, your OCP is sounding very territorial while the OB seems to have much more sense. I would see if you can get a hold of a reproductive endo ASAP just to see what they recommend. If nothing else, ask your OB to consult with one.

[here we are]

Hi TallDarkEyes, i like your "screen name". Its so nice being in the group, i feel like my fear is finally melting enough to eat my bowl that i am nibbling at for 4hrs.Thanks for listening . They said i might have twins or i might just be on the high side. Talking numbers got me confused. Sounds like they want to know how far along i am for sure and i might need vaginal ultrasound but probably not, meaning the regular stomach one. I figured wait until next week. She made it sound like it might be better to get it done sooner but then said i dont need it at all. I am having trouble understanding, i get emotional.

[lolliegee]

Yes, Sheila is my name. :0) I just looked back and reread what you posted, I totally read the first number wrong. So, ignore my comment about it jumping fast. However, average HCG levels are usually much lower until further in pregnancy. That's why I said maybe they suspect twins. Of course, every pregnancy/person is different, so this could just be normal for you.

Here's a link with average HCG levels listed. http://www.conceivingconcepts.com/learning/articles/hcg_ranges.html

[lolliegee]

Oh and just read your other post...how incredibly frustrating for you to be getting such conflicting information from your docs. If I were in your position, I would probably start researching the heck out of the topic, so I could be better informed in the case of conflicting info. Then you would know what information you'd be comfortable following.

[talldarkeyes]

They will probably do a vaginal u/s. It is actually less uncomfortable than a pelvic exam with a speculum. Technically you don't need one BUT if you do have twins you will probably need to adjust your thyroid meds which may be the reason they are pushing for it.

[here we are]

Whoa is right. This is why i ithink need you all. I just dont want to dump.all my worries. I will say that i really liked her though, in some special way. I must have a special place in my heart for people who are 4ft tall, and she shook my hand gentler than anyone ever has and i like that shes a person of color, dont know why i like that, its complicated. Thats a whole conversation right there. I thought maybe she said she would prefer a Dr if it were her b/c maybe shes so short she has special issues? She could have any reason i guess. But it did upset me. And i am trying to find CPMs of color and i cant so far. Skin color hmmm...what am i saying? The part about getting nutrition from food is obviously upsetting like what i eat could be hard to keep track of and affect my thyroid .I hope i can get the man Dr to consult the endocrinologist. I was at a reproductive endocrinologist before and they were supposedly in the procees of finding my correct dose, they were late on getting my results back to me so were unable to tell me that it would have been not recommended or even possible to get pregnant due to risks s. So if i had been told that, i wouldnt have tried and wouldnt be pregnant right now. The man Dr said they maybe didnt treat me as well as they should have. I wonder what it would he like if he consulted with them. If thats even possible. What if there's varying opinions about it? I think thats the problem, so maybe i need to go with the most researched one, to take the med to be safe. I wish there was more advice from mothers who have sucess with meds, but maybe its not the reality...