Pregnant After Loss

[khaoskat]

I know there is a thread for this in the MC/Loss Board, but wonder who all recently got BFP's that are due in October.

Right now, there are two of us that just got BFP's in February.

I am guessing I am due w/in 10 days of the date of our Angels birth/death. Yep, full term still birth and new baby due same time as birth/death of our Angel.

Melissa S.

[mommy-X-2]

Well Im here. I will be due about 2 weeks before the date we lost our angel. I was only 6 weeks along so I cant imagine what you are going through. Thanks for starting this thread

[khaoskat]

I just found out Thursday I was pregnant, and so totally unsuspected. I went to the bathroom Monday, wiped and saw 3 small dots of blood and panic'ed because I didn't have any pads with me and I was at work. Well, needless to say, I had about 4-5 more wipes with spots of blood that day, about 3-4 Tuesday and 1 Wednesday (with a small clot). I never even thought I had O'd this past month. The three weeks before I spotted, I had signs each week of potential ovulation, but nothing ever came of them...guess I was wrong.

Everyone kept suggesting it was implantation spotting. I tried to hold out till 2/14 to find out, but couldn't. The line I got was so ghost like. I retested today, the same, so I went and purchased a digital test and it was clearly "pregnant"......no guessing, no faint lines...no worry about am I imagining this.

[mexicomommy]

We too lost our baby girl. I was 32 weeks along and contracted Cholestasis of Pregnancy. We had a stillbirth.
We are so thrilled to be pregnant now, it has been almost 8 mo. since her death.
We have a chance of this reoccurring but now we know what to look for and are so much more prepared!!!
HUGS to all of you mama's who also lost babies!!!!
Charlsie

[minkl]

i'm pregnant again directly (as in conceived two weeks) after my miscarriage. it seemed like a good idea at the time....but now I am full of anxiety. my lines were not darkening much over the course of a week and I was in my ob's office in tears asking for a blood test (denied), so the real feelings about my m/c came flooding out and I wept and wept. I suppose it was a good thing in the end, although i am still slightly in denial about this one. I just won't believe it will work until proven otherwise, i am not being purposefully negative, just detached for another week or so. I have an u/s in 10 days which should help me know if it's real or doomed. this is obviously not going to be the blissfully naive pregnancy like my first. losing a baby changes everything!

[Brisen]

Thanks for starting this thread.

This pg is our 5th attempt, you could say, since our youngest was born. I found out I was pg in the first week of March last year, and miscarried in April, then again in July, October, and December. This baby was conceived right after the Dec miscarriage, after I started taking vitex -- :fingersx: that it will make the difference my body needs! (I'm suspecting low progesterone, as I tend to have a short luteal phase.)

Melissa, I'm so sorry for your loss. I hadn't realized the due dates were close. That must be hard. :hug

[mommy-X-2]

I just won't believe it will work until proven otherwise, i am not being purposefully negative, just detached for another week or so.


I had this same exact feeling when I first found out that was pg again. Then I realized that all I was doing was not enjoying this one. And while Im still not 100% I cant help but be excited, and hopefull.

[crazycandigirl]

Hello everyone:shy

I had a miscarriage at 9 weeks in August, and a second miscarriage at 9 weeks in December. I must have gotten pregnant sometime in January, but I am not sure how far along I am, as I wasn't expecting to get pregnant so soon. I think I am somewhere between 6-8 weeks right now. Thats means I am due the very beginning of October. I have an appointment on the 14th to check on everything and I guess we will find out whats going on at that point. I am so scared. I want everything to be alright this time.

It is wonderful to have my own little DDC with others who understand this balancing act between being excited and frightened. Thanks for starting this thread.

[ASusan]

Thanks for starting this thread. I am joining you. This is my third pregnancy. The first was a loss at 5 weeks. The second was a 'blighted ovum' which dragged on for months. (I elected to miscarry naturally, which took forever, then I had to have a D&C anyway.) The drama lasted from June to Nov. 1.

I am expectantly hopeful for this one. My beta levels were good at 18 & 22 DPO. I have a first ultrasound scheduled for March 1, which will be ~9 weeks.

[glendora]

Yeah, m/c at 11 weeks in August. And, one before that in Dec. 05. I'm trying my best to be positive.

[khaoskat]

I have had two losses.

May 5, 2004 miscarriage at 9 1/2 weeks. Miscarried naturally.

Oct 12, 2006 was an unexpected full term stillbirth. Went into the hospital in labor just to find out our daughter had just passed away. They beleive she passed away about 2 hours before I went in.

Melisa S.

[DahlalLotus]

I won't be reading this thread, but I wanted to tell you all I'm with you in heart and PM me anytime.

I had my second miscarriage in December and was pregnant again (this baby) within a month. So I'm nervous.

Keeping you all in thought and prayer. :grouphug:

[MrsAngelic]

M/C in feb. 2003 at 2 months. This baby is due in the same month. Didn't realize how much that affected the way I feel about this pregnancy until reading this thread. Went on to have 2 healthy babies afterwards and I took care of myself, but this time around I'm drinking a pregnancy brew, bought my own prenatal vitamin and a supply of chlorophyll, have only told 1 friend and no family (excpt DH ofcourse), saying special prayers for a healthy baby and easy birth daily, and just being extra cautious - and it's only the 5th week!. Maybe it's because my birthday is october 10th and I'm hoping an october child will be the most like me. I don't know, just know I'm acting differently, more protective. A little scared this birth month is jinxed for me - which is unwarranted paranoia.
Wishing all of us happy, healthy pregnancies!

[Boston Tara]

i'm pregnant again directly (as in conceived two weeks) after my miscarriage. it seemed like a good idea at the time....but now I am full of anxiety. I suppose it was a good thing in the end, although i am still slightly in denial about this one
I send welcoming thoughts to your little one. You know my sister wrote me a card when I told her we were pregnant and yet scared to lose this one (we m/c at 16 weeks last July) and my sister wrote "Celebrate what you have today. Wishing you a happy healthy pregnancy". I cherish this card and i wanted to share this with you! Tara.

[knowerofnada]

Pregnant again after a m/c in November at 5 1/2 weeks. I just can't even fathom what it must be like to be even further along than that and m/c or have stillborn baby. My heart pours for you all. Sticky vibes to all of us!!

[pottermama]

Hey everyone! It is so exciting to see so many friendly faces over here. I have had three losses. 2 at 9weeks and 1 at 5 weeks. I am now past one of the stages and getting close to the loss of the other two. I am glad we have eachother to hold eachothers hands through this. :Hug

[keeuum]

Hey, guys! I just found last week that I'm pregnant again after 6 losses (between 10-16 wks), 2 of them last year. I'm both excited and scared to friggin death! I would absolutely love to have an October baby. Thanks, Melissa, for starting this thread, and congratulations to everyone!

[knowerofnada]

Hey, guys! I just found last week that I'm pregnant again after 6 losses (between 10-16 wks), 2 of them last year. I'm both excited and scared to friggin death! I would absolutely love to have an October baby. Thanks, Melissa, for starting this thread, and congratulations to everyone!

Oh, bless your heart!!

Sticky, sticky vibes to you!!!

:hug

[minkl]

Great to see so many faces that can understand the nerves and sorrow that sometimes go with a pregnancy after a loss.

I am feeling pretty peaceful at the moment, just a week away from my u/s when i will know if things are okay (no blighted ovum like last time, should see a baby and heartbeat, etc.) no pregnancy symptoms at all though, so i am still trying not to get too attached. I know I should enjoy every moment of pregnancy, but I got my hopes up so high last time, planning and thinking of names that I was far too crushed when things went wrong. I would rather be pleasantly surprised if things are actually okay.

Maybe it's because my birthday is october 10th and I'm hoping an october child will be the most like me

i couldn't agree more!! I was born October 7 and LOVE having an october birthday. My little one is due October 9 and hope that this one will be more like me too. My DS is a carbon copy of DH, not just in looks, but also in how he learns, how he thinks, his temperment, instincts, etc. I would like a child, preferably a daughter, that is more like me and reflects my talents and qualities. It sounds kind of silly, but it's important to me.

hope everyone is doing well!

[zak]

Me too. We lost a babe in September.

Praying for all of us.

[hopeful1]

Hi everyone... not from your DDC, as a matter of fact I'm no longer in a DDC, I'm now in Life with a Babe, but I was lurking and wanted to share. In 2003 I had a miscarriage at 8 1/2 weeks. I got pregnant again 6 mos. later and when I was five months along found out our little girl was going to be born with Down Syndrome. After surviving most of the pregnancy at 30 weeks we found out she had developed Fetal Hydrops due to having three holes in her heart. I had a c-section to deliver her 2 weeks later and she lived a day and a half before moving on to glory. DH and I waited a year and a half before TTC. Once we started trying it took only two months and we were pregnant again.... TERROR set in like nothing I have EVER known. I was sick with fear through the entire pregnancy.... But I am happy and proud to say that our little man was born as healthy as an ox on Nov 20th, 2006. He's now 12 weeks old and life is wonderful. I hope all of you mommas have a happy ending to your story as well. Think positive and take care of yourselves. God Bless! I have every belief that our little angel that preceeded us put in a good word for us with the Man Upstairs and was personally looking over her unborn baby brother and our shoulders. She is his Guardian Angel.

[Abylite]

Hello...

I'm still cautious, had 2 m/c before having my DD!!! And pregnant again! Can't wait until my OB appt to see the heartbeat. I've told just a few people...but trying to wait. I'm sending sticky vibes to ALL of us!!

[Maloose]

I due in mid-October and trying to stay positive.

My last pregnancy ended in May 2005 at 15 weeks gestation. I had miscarried before that as well, in August 2004.

My son, who is now 6, was born in October 2000. In the months before him, I suffered 2 miscarriages at 9 and 11 weeks, respectively.

In 1994, my 2.5 yr old died of meningitis. I was observing the 13th anniversary of his death on Jan 31st, when I discovered I was pregnant this time. A very bittersweet day... I felt like I should celebrate but needed to mourn as well.

[jennay]

I have had four m/c in a row before this pg. So I am still cautious and not getting too attached yet. I did see the heartbeat on u/s at 6w so that's a good sign.

[mamabearsoblessed]

:grouphug

I'm here after our first loss Christmas day of 05 and our second was May of 06. It has been a very hard and long road as so many of you sadly know.
I am hopeful but sooo scared.

Paryers and :hug to each of you.

[gretasmommy]

Cautiously joining, hoping against all hope to stay this time. It's nice to see so many form the TTC after Loss thread . .. . . . .

I though AF had arrived just over a week ago, a few days early. Sooooooo, when she seemed to leave early, without really making her presence known, I took a test (okay, 5), and saw 2 lines!!! Two!!! No matter what the angle of the lighting was, there were definitely 2 lines!!!

Fast forward to today, beta number three and my numbers are more than doubling. Wahoooo. I am still very anxiuosly awaiting next week's beta and today's progesterone, then of course next Thursday's u/s . . . . . but for now, I am pregnant. I am trying to just enjoy today, because who knows how long it will last.

[gretasmommy]

Oh, Maloose! What a long road you have travelled! I am hoping we all get to enjoy one another's company for the next 8 plus months!

[ASusan]

bump...

[gretasmommy]

Sorry to be leaving you all. wishing you the best next 8 months.

[crazycandigirl]

Hugs to you once again gretasmommy. I am so sorry.

I am still here and doing pretty well. My follow up ultrasound is this wednesday and I am so nervous/excited. If my little pumpkin is still growing right then we move on to a regular doctor for the rest of our pregnancy (we are seeing an RE right now). I think everything is alright but am looking forward to peeking in for a moment just to make sure. I will also pass the date (8w5d) for one of my losses on wednesday, and the date (8w6d) for my other loss the next day. So if all looks good and we make it to the weekend I really think everything will be ok. I can make it to the weekend.:thumb

I hope everyone is having a good day!

[mamabearsoblessed]

Oh gretasmommy~~~ I am so, so sorry. Please be gentle with yourself. Many :hug to you.

:candle

[Justthatgirl]

Gretasmommy, I can only assume that you leaving us is bad news. I'm so sorry. Love & hugs to you.

I lost my 3rd Aug 2005 at 12 weeks. She fit in the palm of my hand. We named her Adia and she's buried at my il's property in the country.

I'm nervous about every little twinge this pregnancy, every little spot, every feeling I have. And to be honest, when I found out I was pregnant, I'd been dealing w/ the flu, a cold, and a sinus infection. I was dosing myself up w/ cough suppressant (coughing so hard I'd throw up), nyquil, dayquil, decongestant, ibuprofen, etc. Then I got the BFP, very happily so, but was utterly panicky thinking about all the medication I'd taken up to that point. Additionally, I spotted one day and I just cried and cried and cried. So scared.

I feel very good about this pregnancy, very positive, but I'm still scared out of my mind because what if? You know? I'm not sure when I'll feel safe - maybe when I have a little bump to show for it and maybe if I throw up a little more. Very little m/s this time around, same as last time, the one I lost.

Anyway, here's hoping we all have sticky ones. :)

[mexicomommy]

Andrea so sorry for your loss! Be kind to yourself and take it easy!

[khaoskat]

After an unexpted full term stillbirth, I just cannot get excited about this pregnancy. In the begining I was...but now I am just "ok, I am pregnant, so what"....I am just afraid it is going to end like my last one.

[mamabearsoblessed]

:hug khaoscat :hug

[ASusan]

Andrea - be good to yourself and stay strong.

[jessitron]

What a bittersweet thread.

I found out last Nov, at 14 weeks, that my baby had died 3-5 weeks before that. Waited another 3 weeks for a miscarriage, and finally had a D&C in mid-Dec. We intended to wait for 1 cycle, but bonus, we caught the first egg.

I'll get excited about the pregnancy when we hear the heartbeat. Two more weeks to mw visit. I could call the OB and get an ultrasound earlier, but I don't want to do the transvaginal ultrasound. The only ultrasounds I've had were showing the dead baby, so they really aren't appealing.

Even though I don't have a good feeling about this one, I really want it to work. I've told a lot of people, and will have to tell them all if I miscarry again, but oh well. Raise miscarriage awareness.

My heart goes out to you who have lost babies so much later in pregnancy, or afterward. And to those who have had repeated miscarriages.

[blueridgewoman]

I lost two last year- one was ectopic at 8wks and one was very early, 5wks, I think due to low progesterone.

Both issues have been corrected now and I've seen a heartbeat at 6w4d. I am also completely sick and everything, but am just so terrified. There's just no safe point for me mentally in this pregnancy and I don't think I've ever been so scared.

I'm glad to know there are others who feel the same way. I wish you all the best throughout your pregnancies.

[knowerofnada]

I'm neurotic -- I've been testing every 2 days with both a dollar tree test and a Clear Blue Digital to make sure that that I'm getting darker lines and faster "pregnant" results respctively. I count the number of seconds the hourglass ticks before the word "pregnant" comes up.

It has gone something like 48-45-43-40 before today.

This morning it was 47. I thought it may have been a fluke, so I took another one this afternoon. It was 48. And also it may have been my imagination, but the "line" on the dollar tree test looked ever-so-slightly lighter.

In all fairness, the Clear Blue digital DOES say to wait 3 minutes for results, "but results may come as quick as 60 seconds." So I'm still way below that time. But STILL

Once again -- I have no symptoms of pregnancy.

Has anyone else neurotically monitored in the past and had this happen and NOT m/c? I need reassurance. :gloomy:

[knowerofnada]

:crying Gretasmommy -- I just read your post. I am so sorry.

[jessitron]

Julie, maybe today's tests are from a different batch and didn't get quite as much of the line-making stuff.
How much are you spending on pregnancy tests??

[knowerofnada]

Thanks for responding. One of the Clear Blue tests was from a box I've already used. I had to open a new box to get the 2nd test.

I've been spending way too much, and we really can't afford it, either. I was going to finish my last box then not buy any more because I'm already past the point of my last chemical pregnancy by 1/2 week and I was starting to feel pretty good about it and much calmer. How can I possibly stop now? :(

[jessitron]

Julie, let this be the reason that you stop now. They aren't reassuring you anymore, are they? IF the number of seconds was ever an indication of your hCG level, it has stopped working. One thing the tests can't do is make your baby any healthier. Buy yourself some Pregnancy Tea instead!

[NatureMama3]

Julie, I speak as one formerly possessed by the POAS virus. Step away from the tests! They are NOT beta-specific. They all have their own amount of test solution laid down and it's variable per batch from the manufacturer. Even though they do get darker, it is truly only meant to be a yes/no thing. After such point as they get about equally dark, they're no more use period.

It is far more useful and less stressful to get betas done at a clinic (supposedly even planned parenthood will do this).

Honestly, I have wasted probably thousands of dollars and worse in time worrying in the past and it never has yet changed any of my outcomes (whether of my 17 losses or my as of yet 3 sticky pregnancies).

This time I forced myself to do only ONE test per week until it was that equally dark and then no more. It's crazy-making and very hard on an already worried heart.

[khaoskat]

For me, I have never gotten darker lines with any of the tests, I just get faint lines, but huge dark ones and quickly at the DR's office.

I usually end up buying a digital after about 3-4 line tests, because I just cannot tell for sure any other way.

[knowerofnada]

Thanks Jess & Christine. I know you're right. Nothing good can come of this obsessive testing. I have one more digital test left, and I won't spend any more money.

Christine -- 17 losses??? OMG. Bless your heart.

[blueridgewoman]

knower, maybe you got a different batch of tests for those ones that tested later?

I know you don't need me to tell you this, but you're going to drive yourself insane. :lol How far along are you? Any chance you could call your OB and ask for an ultrasound or a blood test just to reassure yourself?

[blueridgewoman]

Sorry, I'm a dummy and didn't see that there was a second page. :lol

[mommy-X-2]

So last week was a hard one for me. Both of my m/c happened between 5 and 6 weeks. While I know that Im not completly out of the woods. I feel so much better knowing that I made it to 7 weeks.

[knowerofnada]

:jumpers: Yay, Stacy!!

[ASusan]

Well, ladies, I have an ultrasound scheduled for tomorrow. It's just about all I can think about. I have some symptoms, but I can attribute many of them to being on progesterone supplements.

If everything is OK, I'm buying pants that fit, and I'm spending some money at the fluff factory auction. (Benefit for Autism Speaks.)

If everything is not OK, I'm throwing myself into my work.

[Brisen]

Tomorrow is the day I started spotting and then bleeding in the preg I started a year ago, in which I stayed pg the longest. This week is going by so slowly. I had my first appointment last week; my mw set up an appointment for me with an OB on Monday, to do bloodwork I guess -- she wasn't very clear about it. I find myself not wanting to go. If my vitex is doing the trick (and I'm certainly pg a lot longer than the three previous losses), I just don't want to bother. Dh was just promoted at work and can't get the time off; I have three kids with me. I don't want to tell them about the preg yet. The app't is at a hospital; I'm not crazy about taking my kids to a hospital during flu season in a major city. I might be able to find someone to look after my older two, but my toddler wouldn't go for it. I don't know if they'll want to do an u/s, but I sure don't, and I'm not really in the mood to go to an app't and just have to fight what they want. Ugh. I'm not sure if I should cancel. Every time I try to sit and think about it, I get upset and teary.

[jessitron]

They can do that bloodwork any time in the pregnancy. If you don't want to go in yet, don't.

ASusan, I hope your ultrasound goes great! I'm anxious to hear about it.

I was thinking about what khaoskat said, about being unable to get excited. That BFP doesn't mean we're going to have a healthy baby. It's more like getting selected in the auditions for American Idol. It doesn't mean we'll win, but it means we have a chance!

[Brisen]

Jessitron, it's actually bloodwork to check my progesterone levels, to see if I need to supplement. That's why they want it now. I wasn't clear about it -- I'm not thinking to clearly about any of this, I think. They did draw blood at my mw appointment, 7 vials, but apparently, progesterone is one thing they don't do.

[jessitron]

7 vials! Good grief!
If your progesterone is low, will you take the supplements? That sounds like a good reason to go in, if you think you might need it. You can still turn down an ultrasound if they offer. If they fight you on it, have them ask the doctor. If the OB fights you on it, you know it's time to switch. It can be a good early indication of whether you're with the right care providers.

[crazycandigirl]

I just got back from my ultrasound.
Everything looks great. Babe is measuring 8w6d and the heartbeat was 170.

The RE is going to continue checking my progesterone and will wean me off it when it is time, but I will be going to my regular OB for the rest of the pregnancy.

I am so glad that little pumpkin is growing so well. I am so happy.

Have a great day!

[jessitron]

Hurray! That's awesome!

[ASusan]

Yay for you! You must be so relieved.

[brendon]

I hadn't checked in to this thread...scared to. I had a miscarriage over the summer (late july/early august) at 6weeks. I am 7 weeks now, so I am trying to stay positive.

I decided to go with a midwife and I will not get an ultrasound, which took me along time to come to terms with, but I decided that I have to trust that this baby will grow just fine without one.

I think fall we be beautiful this year and I am praying that our babes will enjoy the days in the fall leaves.

[ASusan]

Phew! We saw the heartbeat this morning. I was shocked.

167 beats per minute. It was measuring at 9w4-5d. This puts me at the very end of September, beginning of October. We even saw arm buds, and maybe leg buds.

DH and I are keeping this to ourselves for now.

[blueridgewoman]

I saw the heartbeat for the second time this morning- 8wks. :love I'm so relieved, but also still incredibly nervous. The midwife offered me another ultrasound for peace of mind at 10wks and I'm taking it.

[crazycandigirl]

blueridgewoman and ASusan- I am so happy for your haertbeats and happy baby news. :love Healthy baby vibes to both of you!

[Brisen]

I found out recently that the placenta starts taking over production of progesterone at about 8 weeks. I had read that women generally wean off of prog. supplements starting in the 2nd trimester, so I had assumed that it wasn't until then that the placenta was starting to make prog. But apparently, it starts at 8 weeks and is doing it completely by about 12. This realization has kind of been a nice little bonus for me, reducing my worrying time. I'm almost 10 weeks, so I feel like I'm already largely in the clear.

Maybe I was the only one who didn't know that, but it was a relief for me.

[blueridgewoman]

Yep, my midwife mentioned that the placenta takes over in the 11th week or so. :)

[jessitron]

Go! Placenta! Go Go! Placenta!

[blueridgewoman]

Should we make up a little placenta cheerleading dance? :lol

[pottermama]

I found out recently that the placenta starts taking over production of progesterone at about 8 weeks. I had read that women generally wean off of prog. supplements starting in the 2nd trimester, so I had assumed that it wasn't until then that the placenta was starting to make prog. But apparently, it starts at 8 weeks and is doing it completely by about 12. This realization has kind of been a nice little bonus for me, reducing my worrying time. I'm almost 10 weeks, so I feel like I'm already largely in the clear.

Maybe I was the only one who didn't know that, but it was a relief for me.

How funny I was just researching that today. I am at 10 weeks also and on prog. so I was wondering. My prog levels went up 9 mg this week so I think my placenta is starting to work. yeah :jumpers:

[jessitron]

Had my first midwife visit today. Uterus is measuring 12 weeks but she couldn't find the heartbeat on doppler. :( She said it's probably too early. My uterus historically grows faster than schedule. Having no LMP to go by, I could be anywhere 6-12 weeks. At the early end of that range, the heart beat might not be detectable yet.

But I was really really really hoping to hear it today. I am quite discouraged. Last pregnancy I wasn't worried at all by no heartbeat at 8 or 9 weeks, but this time it hurts.

[Brisen]

pottermama -- actually, it was party_of_six's post to you about your placenta taking over prog production that made me think of it and run off to do research, too. Though I never found anything too definitive about when it all happens -- I did read that it started around 8 weeks, but everything just said that the placenta gradually takes over until it's doing it all on its own, but didn't give a timeline. And I want numbers! :p

Jessi -- I'm sorry you didn't hear the heartbeat. :hug

[blueridgewoman]

My midwife and I were discussing pregnancy loss at the time and loss rates, etc, but when she mentioned the placenta took over completely at 11 weeks, it was framed sort of like that was the last big hurdle to overcome- she said there's a SLIGHTLY increased risk of m/c at that point just because of the transfer (but she said it was still incredibly low and that it wasn't something to stress about).

Anyway, I get the impression from our conversation that 11 weeks is really when the placenta takes over fully.

Jessi- I am so sorry- I know you must be worried. :love I hope all goes well for you and that you're seeing it very soon.

[blueridgewoman]

Okay, that love guy wasn't supposed to look so happy. :hug

[Belle]

Thanks for this thread. I had a m/c last november at 13 weeks and hemmoraged. I had to have a transfusion. I've got a mw appt on March 26. We got to hear the heartbeat on the last one that we lost so I probably won't relax until we hear the heartbeat the second time.

[jessitron]

Called the OB and they scheduled an ultrasound for tomorrow. I hope they can see something on the abdominal one. My uterus is 3" above my pubic bone (measuring 12 weeks), so hopefully they can.

All these pregnancy symptom threads highlight how few of those I have. Sensitive nipples and exhaustion, that's it. I'm very happy to miss all the puking, but some pregnant crazies might be fun.

[pottermama]

pottermama -- actually, it was party_of_six's post to you about your placenta taking over prog production that made me think of it and run off to do research, too. Though I never found anything too definitive about when it all happens -- I did read that it started around 8 weeks, but everything just said that the placenta gradually takes over until it's doing it all on its own, but didn't give a timeline. And I want numbers! :p

I asked my midwives about the placenta today and they told me between 14-17 weeks. :dizzy: I want some numbers that match up with other research.:lol
Called the OB and they scheduled an ultrasound for tomorrow. I hope they can see something on the abdominal one. My uterus is 3" above my pubic bone (measuring 12 weeks), so hopefully they can.

All these pregnancy symptom threads highlight how few of those I have. Sensitive nipples and exhaustion, that's it. I'm very happy to miss all the puking, but some pregnant crazies might be fun.

Hang in there sweetie. I know it must be hard right now. I will be thinking about you tomorrow. Keep us posted. :hugs:

[crazycandigirl]

I asked my midwives about the placenta today and they told me between 14-17 weeks. :dizzy: I want some numbers that match up with other research.:lol

My RE said that the placenta takes over at the latest at 12 weeks. My number jumped up dramatically last week, so they cut my progesterone dose in half. I go back in today to check on the number and make sure that its still high. If it is I am to stop the supplements all together. I am at 10w4d today- so it's before the 12 week mark for me.

[pottermama]

My RE said that the placenta takes over at the latest at 12 weeks. My number jumped up dramatically last week, so they cut my progesterone dose in half. I go back in today to check on the number and make sure that its still high. If it is I am to stop the supplements all together. I am at 10w4d today- so it's before the 12 week mark for me.
My numbers jumped up last week too. My midwies still want me to stay on prog until 16 wks. I am okay with that because I had a dream that I went off the prog and had a m/c. :dizzy: 12 wks seems to be the time frame I hear a lot with the placenta so I will go off that. :lol

[jessitron]

Hang in there sweetie. I know it must be hard right now. I will be thinking about you tomorrow. Keep us posted. :hugs:

Thanks! The only ultrasounds I've had so far showed a dead baby, so I'm pretty nervous about this one. I don't get nervous easily. At least the weather here is gorgeous, a great incentive to leave work early.

[blueridgewoman]

We're all pulling for you, Jessi. :hug What time is your appointment? You'll be in my thoughts all day.

[Brisen]

Belle -- :hug I'm so sorry for your loss, and it sounds like things were scary on top of greiving a loss.

jessitron -- good luck with the ultrasound. Sensitive nipples and exhaustion sound like very good, classic pg symptoms.

I asked my midwives about the placenta today and they told me between 14-17 weeks. :dizzy: I want some numbers that match up with other research.:lol

I wonder if they're getting something mixed up... I know that often, the dr/mw/whoever will have a woman on progesterone wean off of it over the course of, say, the second trimester, or the two months after the 12 week mark, because a sudden decrease in progesterone has been thought to cause contractions. So maybe they're miscommunicating or something and really mean that you need the supplements for about that long...? I mean, I was just googling, but of the places that did give numbers, I didn't see any that were later than 12 weeks.

I had a plan in place for decreasing my vitex over the course of the second trimester. After hearing when the placenta starts to take over, and feeling more symptoms that might mean my prog is doing well, I thought about starting to decrease my vitex now instead of starting in 2 or 3 weeks, but I'm too worried about doing that and not having quite enough prog to make the transition properly. So I'll just have to put up with the nausea. As will my poor kids, who I keep on telling I'm still sick. I even find it difficult to sit and read to them for a long time, because I'm so thirsty so often, and then when my throat gets dry, I gag a lot more easily while I'm talking. :o Thank goodness for audio books.

[jessitron]

There's a baby in there! 9.5 weeks, with a heartbeat and arm and leg buds that wiggle. Hurray!
Thank you for your positive thoughts.

[knowerofnada]

I saw the baby & heartbet today -- 8 weeks 1 day. I am beside myself!

[keeuum]

jessitron & knowerofnada - congrats on a heartbeat!! I know what a huge relief that is!!

[blueridgewoman]

Oh thank goodness!!! I am so happy for you. :)

[jennay]

I had another ultrasound on Monday. Part of me doesn't like having all of them - but they are reassuring. Baby measured 10w1d and was waving its little arms around.

[crazycandigirl]

We saw our little one again yesterday and that pumpkin was swimming all over the place. so wonderful!!! I am so happy for all of the little ones growing- grow babies grow!

[mamabearsoblessed]

Saw my Little One's heart beating on Monday!!! :heartbeat :love

And saw a twin sac as well, with no heartbeat.

I am delighted, relieved, thankful, and a bit sad too. A true myriad of feelings this week. Seeing that heartbeat lifted me incredibly and I felt the warmth of healing but the twin sac reminded me of the others.