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post #41 of 66
11/27/12 at 5:47pm
Thread Starter 
I am so sorry itsnae! Hugs!
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post #42 of 66
11/27/12 at 5:59pm

Itnae- I am so sorry! I hope that they were wrong and the second ultrasound shows everything is ok. HUGS!

 

talldarkeyes- It is next wednesday, and I will be 8 weeks and 3 days :) Now I just have to make sure I can have the afternoon off of work. 

post #43 of 66
11/27/12 at 10:02pm
Hard day! Thank you for your support... Will let you know how tomorrow goes.
post #44 of 66
11/28/12 at 12:28am
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Hard day! Thank you for your support... Will let you know how tomorrow goes.
Oh, I sure hope you get good news tomorrow! Hugs, Mama!
post #45 of 66
11/28/12 at 12:34am
I had my first u/s today. Because they forgot to tell me to have a full bladder, they couldn't see very clearly. She definitely saw at least one yolk sac and teeny tiny baby. She said she couldn't guarantee it, because she couldn't see well enough, but that she thought there was only one. I wish it had been more definitive. But, for now, I'll just assume one, unless shown otherwise. One nice thing though...I've never had an u/s this early before, so for the first time ever, I was completely validated that, yes, I do know my body and when I conceived. The u/s dating matched up exactly with what I said rather than based off my LMP.
post #46 of 66
11/28/12 at 6:53am

First ultrasound is tomorrow- 6 weeks 1 day.

 

My first pregnancy was a blighted ovum, and second and third miscarriages due to low progesterone (undiagnosed). So I'm really not expecting good news for this one. Just how it goes for me. We'll see, I guess. 

post #47 of 66
11/28/12 at 8:20am
Thread Starter 
Resque, are you supplementing progesterone this time? I am just curious because my doctor supposedly did blood tests to check my progesterone levels two weeks ago and never got back to me with the results. Have they tested you yet? I hope you have a good experience tomorrow
Fingers crossed for a sticky bean!
post #48 of 66
11/28/12 at 9:27am

I am on Crinone for this pregnancy. The last pregnancy I was put on Prometrium, but it was too little too late. I've been on Crinone since 3DPO, and had nice high levels at my last bloodwork. So that, at least, is a relief.

post #49 of 66
11/28/12 at 4:27pm
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Originally Posted by talldarkeyes View Post

Resque, are you supplementing progesterone this time? I am just curious because my doctor supposedly did blood tests to check my progesterone levels two weeks ago and never got back to me with the results. Have they tested you yet? I hope you have a good experience tomorrow
Fingers crossed for a sticky bean!

Talldarkeyes- they usually don't call you unless the results are abnormal. That is how my doctor operates anyways. For them, no news is good news, because it means everything is normal. 

post #50 of 66
11/28/12 at 6:46pm

Just had our first U/S. ONE baby is 6 weeks 5 days and heart rate of 130. All looks well! Thank you God!

post #51 of 66
11/28/12 at 7:31pm
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Just had our first U/S. ONE baby is 6 weeks 5 days and heart rate of 130. All looks well! Thank you God!

Glad to hear it!
 

I booked mine today, Dec 11th.  I should be 9 weeks, oh well, one of the perks of waiting is I'll get to see a little gummy bear instead of a tiny sac

post #52 of 66
11/29/12 at 12:04pm

Saw the baby, measuring 5 weeks 5 days and a heartbeat.

post #53 of 66
11/29/12 at 12:53pm

YAAAAAAAAAAAAY!joy.gif

post #54 of 66
11/29/12 at 2:34pm
Yay GarciaFamily and Resque! Congrats! I'm still waiting for my first prenatal appt on Monday and will hopefully book a dating US then.
post #55 of 66
11/30/12 at 11:04pm
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Just wanted to chime in on u/s. I know people have some issues with it, but being high risk, I have had to have multiple ones with all my pregnancies. I have had five pregnancies (not counting this one), with multiple ultrasounds and I have five very healthy children. I try to look at it as just extra chances to see my baby before they're earthside. I really recommend trying to relax, just like others have. As a parent you're going to have so many decisions to make that if you start out this stressed over everything, you won't be able to enjoy being a mom. Do your reading, decide what kinds of things you're comfortable with, but remember that flexibility is is key. Life throws us things that, if we remain flexible, we are much better able to handle and stay relaxed.
Thanks. Everyone for your advice. I feel a lot better about this all now. I think i was just have an expolsion of feelings. And it really was hard holding in my pee, i definetly overdrank and it made me sore. My digestions is super sensitive. Maybe i will just go from here as far as seeing if i want to do the next u/s, not thinking about it now. At least i know its only one baby, nice to know. Lolligee, i just wanted to say that i have been thinkibg a lot about what you said, and everyone really, about stress and parenting, and those words you wrote have been ringing thru my head, and heart. About how if i start out this stressed, i wont be able to enjoy being a mom. I know there is truth to that, and sometimes the truth hurts. I am tired trying to explain so i guess i am interested in more on the topic, more perspectives, while i know my own experience is what is i need to deal with. At least voicing it has got me morerlaxed for the moment . Time to relax. And, please know, it is not meant to make you feel at all.attacked, i appreciate you pointing this out to me, i hope this is clear. Although, maybe it needs to be another thread...
post #56 of 66
12/1/12 at 10:09pm
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Thanks. Everyone for your advice. I feel a lot better about this all now. I think i was just have an expolsion of feelings. And it really was hard holding in my pee, i definetly overdrank and it made me sore. My digestions is super sensitive. Maybe i will just go from here as far as seeing if i want to do the next u/s, not thinking about it now. At least i know its only one baby, nice to know. Lolligee, i just wanted to say that i have been thinkibg a lot about what you said, and everyone really, about stress and parenting, and those words you wrote have been ringing thru my head, and heart. About how if i start out this stressed, i wont be able to enjoy being a mom. I know there is truth to that, and sometimes the truth hurts. I am tired trying to explain so i guess i am interested in more on the topic, more perspectives, while i know my own experience is what is i need to deal with. At least voicing it has got me morerlaxed for the moment . Time to relax. And, please know, it is not meant to make you feel at all.attacked, i appreciate you pointing this out to me, i hope this is clear. Although, maybe it needs to be another thread...

Hugs Mama! I don't look at it at all like an attack. I just hope I helped some.
post #57 of 66
12/2/12 at 5:08pm
Shiela, Lolligee, if i think about what you said, as a whole in terms of u/s, it makes more sense. When i think about that one part, you saying how if i am this stresed out now, i wont enjoy being a mom, i feel more afriad to admit my feeling, b/c , i am naturally very worried about figuring this all out, just everything. Because i know some people dont really enjoy it that much, due to stresses. Its a complicated topic, its a merging of ourselves as a mother, and as ourselves, separately, yet together. I think reading what you wrote is very raw, and honest, but somehow it has made me wonder how true it will be. I think if i can work to minimize my stresses by feeling confident about whats to come, i will feel better. Shiela, you have 5 boys!? You have experience. Did you feel more stressed the first time? What if my best isnt good enough? I spent hours reading about diapers one day & hours about co sleeping today, but i just dont really get it, mixing all the little worries i have into the recipe and coming out with sucess. I know i will need to try, and fail, and get back up again and again. Maybe i just feel realky alone b/c i have NO support system, or someone to show me what they do in person. I feel bad saying this but all the moms i have seen look like nervous wrecks just winging it. There are definetly moms who were more relaxed, doing better, but everyones just busy. I wish i had a mentor like figure, its isolating being alone. I want to become confident and enjoy motherhood. Is it really possible for you, Shiela, like everyday you enjoy it? Please forgive if my questions are prying. I want to add, that during my years of infertility and pain, i ran into a woman i know, she wanted to show me her baby, i just wanted to walk by and say hi instead. It hurt me too much at the time, but she kept calling to me. I started to cry. She said " enjoy your freedom, motherhood is really hard." And the sucker that i was, that hurt even more at the time, as true as it may have been. I was not feeling very free though i will say, but yes i was not responsible for someone else. It was just not a good time for me to hear that. That mixing of hardness and love that goes into mothering really makes me wonder , why, do women keep doing it? Do some just not admit they dont enjoy it sometimes. I spent many hours reading on here about women who choose to stop after one, just knowing their limits. It helped me feel better when i was unable to concieve for so long. Thinking of the exhaustion and what i wasnt missing. But, that is only part of , right? Its all so personal , and were all so different. For me right now it is like facing the unknown, i guess i cant guess how i will be or feel, even through others. I just want to get details figured out so i can prepare without worrying. Its like i put the time in, but i still feel lost.
post #58 of 66
12/2/12 at 6:49pm

here we are-  I can understand your feelings of stress and isolation.  I was 19 when I got pregnant with our first.  No one I knew had children and my friendships all really changed because my friends and I had nothing in common.  Of course, I was terrified!  I was like you, spending hours reading about everything I could.  I was determined to do everything "right".  We were both students and living with our parents, and BROKE.  There was a lot to worry about.  It was a stressful and scary time.  I can't say if all first pregnancies are like that but mine was!

 

But then my daughter was born.  And I just went with what worked.  She slept better with me, so we co-slept.  She didn't cry if I wore her, so I bought a sling.  Of course I made mistakes.  Sometimes my best really wasn't good enough.  But that's ok.  We worked through it together and it was one hell of a journey!  I wouldn't change it for anything.  She's now 5 and a half and the most amazing little girl you will ever meet.  I am constantly amazed that, even with all my mistakes and inadequacies as a mother, she has turned out to be a kind, compassionate, intelligent, funny, awesome person.  And she loves me!  Perfect or not. 

 

I've got 3 now.  And truthfully, not everyday is sunshine and roses.  Sometimes motherhood is hard!  But it is so, so, so, SO worth it.  I would not change any of it. 

 

All this is just to say...no, its not easy.  And yes, you will get stressed.  That doesn't mean there is anything wrong with you.  From what I can tell, you care a whole heck of a lot for this little baby.  And that's enough.  Everything else will fall into place. 
 

post #59 of 66
12/2/12 at 9:29pm
Here we are - I am going to wait until I can get on a computer so I've got a real keyboard to type with. I want to be able to give you an honest answer.
post #60 of 66
12/4/12 at 5:55pm
So I had my first US. Things are looking good although I'm less far along than originally thought. My EDD is now July 27th instead of July 20th and there's even a chance I'll end up with an August baby. I saw the tiny bean and could just about make out the heartbeat. DH didnt get to see it but there was sooo little there. My dating US with DD was at 8.5 weeks and that was definitely more detailed. the tech did say that there is a chance they may want another scan so DH should have a better opportunity soon. My first prenatal visit was yesterday with the doctor but I did contact the local midwife practice in hopes they will provide care. They filled out a form over the phone and said they will get back to main the next week. I'm a plus sized mommy and I really hope they won't just look at my weight and automatically reject me as high risk. I had zero complications with DD's pregnancy or birth. No high BP, no GD... I faithfully did all the urine tests at each visit, did the glucose tolerance test, was screened for immunities and STDs and everything came back perfect. I'm even GBS negative for heaven's sake lol. With DD i was reffered to a high risk OB for an assessment and she had zero concerns whatsoever. I will call them back and adjust my EDD tomorrow. There is one group that practices in my area and it's not huge so I do know that if I have a popular date, they simply might not have the staff to take me. My dr was very good about it and said they are of course always here for me if the MW thing doesn't work out. I'd just really love to go with a MW this time. They deliver at my hospital of choice (the one with the breastfeeding clinic on the post partum floor!) so it would be optimal. I'll keep my fingers crossed smile.gif
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