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[sarahl918]

Congrats on the great u/s thefreckledmama! That is so wonderful to hear! 

[mrsandmrs]

I'm so glad to see all the good test results and updates from everyone!

I had my regular ultrasound this morning. Everyone's doing well, measuring on schedule with fast beating hearts and pulsing placentas at 10 weeks. They waved their little arm buds and leg buds around. The ultrasound images are so low-quality and it's hard to get both fetuses in one picture. We got one "good" shot of the two of them this week, and, well, it's a photo only a mother could love. reassuring to know everything is going well, though.

[cmu204]

Just had 1st doc appt today. The little bean is doing just fine, wiggling around in there. Measurements and heart rate were spot on for dates. Now it finally seems real!

[thefreckledmama]

Ugh.  So talked to my primary doc yesterday, my progesterone was 21.7, which she feels is still too low, so now I'm also going on progesterone suppositories.  I'm really looking forward to my MW appt tomorrow, because I think all this progesterone is unnecessary, but I'm also not a professional. 

[MamaMash]

Freckledmama- My progesterone was 21 and my doc was not concerned at all. Then it dropped to 13 and he was. I went on prometrium, had it tested a week later and it was 21. And again not concerned. I think 21 is fine. Mine was 31 on Monday and I thought it was quite high but he still wants me taking it. Everything I have read says levels as low as 9 can be normal and sustain a pregnancy. Good luck with your mw appt

[swissmiss2584]

I meet my new home birth midwife on Monday! I'm excited and anxious to start a relationship with her. I loved my first midwife. She was like a mother to me by the end of my pregnancy.

[SuzieSmiles]

We had our first ultrasound yesterday and words cannot describe how grateful, excited and elated we are! Heartbeat was a strong 163 and our little bean measured a couple of days bigger than we expected, 8 weeks + 5 days! We will wait to change or update our due date until we meet with our midwife again. We are just so completely blissed out! Baby even did the cutest little jiggle dance for us, it was absolutely amazing!

[amanda bee]

suziesmiles: fantastic pics & a jiggle dance to boot!!!

[nettlesoup]

That's a nice, clear scan, how exciting!
 

[sarahl918]

Suzie I have been waiting to hear from you all day!!! I am so so so happy for you! Congrats on the great hb, I'm sure you were elated too see that little baby dance! 

[SuzieSmiles]

Thanks everyone!  We are just all perma-grinned around here:D 

Sarah - you're next girl, Monday right??

[sarahl918]

Yep, Monday! I can't hardly wait!! The nausea has arrived, so I'm taking that as a good sign! 

[SuzieSmiles]

Originally Posted by sarahl918 

Yep, Monday! I can't hardly wait!! The nausea has arrived, so I'm taking that as a good sign! 

I bet you are just like I was, brimming with anticipation! Ahhhh!! So exciting!!! Definitely a good sign that the nausea has kicked in although it's not very fun is it? I've had it on and off for the past 2 weeks, it's pretty awful sometimes but DH keeps reminding me that it's a good sign and I smile and say "I know" it's just yucky though. It will all be worth it in the end and I know you feel the same.

[sarahl918]

Every time I whine I try to remind myself that same thing! It will be worth it. I AM glad I have it because I never did the first time around (or the 2nd, but that only got to 4w5d) which has to be a good sign. It does suck though. I am slowly finding things that work for me and make it bearable. Popsicles are a miracle, I'm telling you, but nothing really lasts longer than 20 min. You are right about the excitement building!! I hope this weekend goes by fast. I have a lot going on so hopefully that will make it speed by! 

[toothfairy2be]

Had my 2nd u/s today & baby is measuring 5 days behind. I think she measured differently than my tech last week so I'm not really worried. They want me back in 1 more week before we get released to our midwife. Thinking good thoughts for a strong healthy growing baby. 

[dakipode]

Good news, Suzie, and great pics too!

Keeping my fingers crossed for you, toothfairy!

I've decided to cancel my appt next week (9w) and transfer to a regular OB practice or birthcenter so now onto the project of taking tours and meeting for interviews. I'd like to get it done soon because I'm thinking of getting the NT scan.
I'm trying to convince DH to go with the birthcenter and when I mentioned you have to go to their orientation first, he said: "We have to go to the indoctrination?" He's such a skeptic!

[thefreckledmama]

dakipode-DP was somewhat skeptical of the birth center too. We went to a "meet the midwife" night, and he was able to ask any questions he had (which were none, she was very thorough in her presentation), and also tour the facility. After that he was much more comfortable with it. Good luck.

I had my first prenatal with my MW. Very in eventful, but we did discuss my progesterone and she agreed that was somewhat excessive and she gave me some specific questions to ask my primary doc about it, so we will see. Next appointment is in a month.

[KaliHekate]

I love seeing those ultrasound scans.  I'm kinda bummed b/c my insurance will only cover one ultrasound and midwife told me to wait until 20 weeks.  I have my first real appointment on Tuesday, I'll be 10 weeks, 6 days.  Was planning on having it at 12 weeks, but I'll be on my 'minimoon.' :D

I'm hoping I'll at least get to hear the heartbeat at this appointment?  

[SuzieSmiles]

Originally Posted by swissmiss2584 
I meet my new home birth midwife on Monday! I'm excited and anxious to start a relationship with her. I loved my first midwife. She was like a mother to me by the end of my pregnancy.

That's exciting swissmiss, hope she's as great for you as your previous midwife! I am hoping to have that kind of special relationship with my midwife as well. She's a child of the 60's and broke out into a Joni Mitchell song during our initial meeting/consultation which totally clicked with me (and DH)! I hope our relationship will grow along with this pregnancy:) 

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Originally Posted by sarahl918 

Every time I whine I try to remind myself that same thing! It will be worth it. I AM glad I have it because I never did the first time around (or the 2nd, but that only got to 4w5d) which has to be a good sign. It does suck though. I am slowly finding things that work for me and make it bearable. Popsicles are a miracle, I'm telling you, but nothing really lasts longer than 20 min. You are right about the excitement building!! I hope this weekend goes by fast. I have a lot going on so hopefully that will make it speed by! 

Sarah - the nausea is new for me this time too, I definitely think it's a good sign for us! Glad you've got things to keep you busy/distracted this weekend, I'm sure that will help a lot with the wait! So, I've been drilling my Mom with (pregnancy/birth) questions and she's having a hard time remembering everything. But, she did recall that she went into labor with me a little after 10am and delivered me at 2:47pm (sounds great, right). But, I was her 2nd, with my sister, she had over 36 hours of labor, ahhhh!  And, it was her birthday! 

toothfairy - I too wonder about the different measuring techniques of the u/s techs. Thinking good thoughts for you at your next u/s and sending lots of good vibes as well.

Thanks dakipode:) Hope things go well with the birth center tour (and/or with a regular OB) and your DH sounds funny, love the indoctrination thing! 

KaliHekate - I don't have any insurance so EVERYTHING is out of pocket for us. The 8 week u/s was really important to us because of my last (first) pregnancy ending in mc. And, especially since I had a 'missed miscarriage', where my body was holding the pregnancy even though it was no longer viable and I showed no signs of mc, it was kind of necessary for me (both physically and emotionally) to make sure things were right this time around. Otherwise, I would definitely consider waiting for the 18 or 20 week scan. Really hope that you're able to hear the hb at your 10 week appointment and enjoy your minimoon! 

[greentomato]

I love reading all these updates.  I'm still about a week and a half away from my first appointment.