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Just stopping by to say congrats to Jas and also congrats to S&I for your successful early ultrasound!
Jas, maybe you could be the first to choreograph jazz hands into a street fight? Hmmmm? Could be very entertaining!
S&I, I read that you were relieved that the egg made its way to your uterus. I got my BFP at 8dpo, so I was CONVINCED that my egg became confused and just stopped in my fallopian tube. I was relieved when the baby was safely in my uterus as well!
Just stopping by to say congrats to Jas and also congrats to S&I for your successful early ultrasound!
Jas, maybe you could be the first to choreograph jazz hands into a street fight? Hmmmm? Could be very entertaining!
S&I, I read that you were relieved that the egg made its way to your uterus. I got my BFP at 8dpo, so I was CONVINCED that my egg became confused and just stopped in my fallopian tube. I was relieved when the baby was safely in my uterus as well!
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charbie, thanks for stopping by to give us your sticky dust! Hope all goes well with your delivery! How exciting!
JGator, thanks! How are you feeling? I'll be thinking of you for your appointment on Friday!
centralsquare, thanks for stopping by! FIL's birthday is coming up, so DH and I got a Grandpa birthday card for him. We're going to stick a copy of one of the ultrasound pics in the card too. This will be the first grandchild on both sides.
NEL, I definitely would have freaked out even more if I had gotten my BFP as early as you did. I didn't get my BFP until 12DPO, but I skipped testing at 11DPO, so I'm not sure if it would have been a BFP that day. My LP last cycle was only 10 days, so I was shocked when I still had a BFN at 10DPO. As it stands, the ultrasound tech had to tell me 2-3 times that the baby was in the RIGHT place. They didn't tell me which side I Oed from, even though I asked. So I guess I just have to assume that I Oed from the right side, since that's where most of my pain/discomfort was early on, and the biggest reason why I was thinking of an ectopic on the right side. What do I know? It was very reassuring to hear the doc say that everything looked really great. Now I'm just hoping for great growth and faster heartbeat by the next time I go in.
jas, were you able to get an appointment set?
bobbin and PhG, how are you ladies feeling?
charbie, thanks for stopping by to give us your sticky dust! Hope all goes well with your delivery! How exciting!
JGator, thanks! How are you feeling? I'll be thinking of you for your appointment on Friday!
centralsquare, thanks for stopping by! FIL's birthday is coming up, so DH and I got a Grandpa birthday card for him. We're going to stick a copy of one of the ultrasound pics in the card too. This will be the first grandchild on both sides.
NEL, I definitely would have freaked out even more if I had gotten my BFP as early as you did. I didn't get my BFP until 12DPO, but I skipped testing at 11DPO, so I'm not sure if it would have been a BFP that day. My LP last cycle was only 10 days, so I was shocked when I still had a BFN at 10DPO. As it stands, the ultrasound tech had to tell me 2-3 times that the baby was in the RIGHT place. They didn't tell me which side I Oed from, even though I asked. So I guess I just have to assume that I Oed from the right side, since that's where most of my pain/discomfort was early on, and the biggest reason why I was thinking of an ectopic on the right side. What do I know? It was very reassuring to hear the doc say that everything looked really great. Now I'm just hoping for great growth and faster heartbeat by the next time I go in.
jas, were you able to get an appointment set?
bobbin and PhG, how are you ladies feeling?
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S&I, I'm feeling fine. No real symptoms yet. I'll probably POAS again before the appointment on Friday. But, I keep telling myself I must still be pregnant as AF has not showed up. Have you had many symptoms? I will let you know how the first appointment goes on Friday afternoon. It was good to hear about your appointment. I think I am a week behind you. According to my last period, I am 5 weeks and 2 days pregnant.
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S&I, I'm feeling fine. No real symptoms yet. I'll probably POAS again before the appointment on Friday. But, I keep telling myself I must still be pregnant as AF has not showed up. Have you had many symptoms? I will let you know how the first appointment goes on Friday afternoon. It was good to hear about your appointment. I think I am a week behind you. According to my last period, I am 5 weeks and 2 days pregnant.
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Yup, we're not too far apart. I'm 6 weeks and 4 days according to my LMP. My symptoms haven't gotten much worse than when I first found out I was PG at 3 weeks and 4 days. Mostly just tired when I get home from work (been going to sleep at least an hour or two earlier than usual since last week or so) and sore boobies. I keep waiting for the nausea to hit, but nothing too bad so far. Non-existent AF is the best symptom of being PG, so you're good there!
You'll be 5w+6d when you go in for your appointment, which is what my baby measured as. I'll be interested to see how your baby measures. We might be even closer than we think! They didn't change my EDD though, because they said they don't usually do that unless the baby is measuring at least a week or two behind or ahead of the LMP-calculated EDD.
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Yup, we're not too far apart. I'm 6 weeks and 4 days according to my LMP. My symptoms haven't gotten much worse than when I first found out I was PG at 3 weeks and 4 days. Mostly just tired when I get home from work (been going to sleep at least an hour or two earlier than usual since last week or so) and sore boobies. I keep waiting for the nausea to hit, but nothing too bad so far. Non-existent AF is the best symptom of being PG, so you're good there!
You'll be 5w+6d when you go in for your appointment, which is what my baby measured as. I'll be interested to see how your baby measures. We might be even closer than we think! They didn't change my EDD though, because they said they don't usually do that unless the baby is measuring at least a week or two behind or ahead of the LMP-calculated EDD.
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Back from the boys' birthday party. I am pooped...three days later!
S&I congrats on the u/s ! Those really make it real, huh? I am not planning on getting early testing unless something doesn't "feel" right. I must say that right now, I am feeling about the same as I did with twins -- exhausted. I am blessed that I don't seem to get morning sickness (knock wood, swing a chicken or whatever else will keep me from getting it)
NEL -- Thanks for the congrats. I think bringing jazz hands into street fighting would be like a (really awful) tribute to West Side Story.
AFM -- Appointment for September 29, when I'll be 8w6d. Hopefully they'll use the doppler thingamahoo (Sorry, hope I don't confuse anyone with my science terms) and get a heartbeat.
I'm tired. My boys are not tired. Ever.
Fortunately, no m/s, but I didn't have that with the boys either.
Smells are coming on strong. I have to keep asking DH to take out the garbage every 3 seconds. Cuz PU. Also, have some lillies in the house and those have got to go. They smell like rotting curried chicken. Which isn't fun. Blarp.
My free time (ha!) is spent thinking about names and hoping I will fit into my regular clothes for at least the first trimester.
On an unrelated note, my credit card company caught someone putting fraudulent charges on my account. Pain in the butt...especially because I have to return purchases and they were made on the old account (got a new one immediately.)
The fun never stops.
Back from the boys' birthday party. I am pooped...three days later!
S&I congrats on the u/s ! Those really make it real, huh? I am not planning on getting early testing unless something doesn't "feel" right. I must say that right now, I am feeling about the same as I did with twins -- exhausted. I am blessed that I don't seem to get morning sickness (knock wood, swing a chicken or whatever else will keep me from getting it)
NEL -- Thanks for the congrats. I think bringing jazz hands into street fighting would be like a (really awful) tribute to West Side Story.
AFM -- Appointment for September 29, when I'll be 8w6d. Hopefully they'll use the doppler thingamahoo (Sorry, hope I don't confuse anyone with my science terms) and get a heartbeat.
I'm tired. My boys are not tired. Ever.
Fortunately, no m/s, but I didn't have that with the boys either.
Smells are coming on strong. I have to keep asking DH to take out the garbage every 3 seconds. Cuz PU. Also, have some lillies in the house and those have got to go. They smell like rotting curried chicken. Which isn't fun. Blarp.
My free time (ha!) is spent thinking about names and hoping I will fit into my regular clothes for at least the first trimester.
On an unrelated note, my credit card company caught someone putting fraudulent charges on my account. Pain in the butt...especially because I have to return purchases and they were made on the old account (got a new one immediately.)
The fun never stops.
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Saying hello and introducing myself!
I just got my BFP today and it is EARLY. So early. So early I feel silly for even posting. If two weeks post-O is considered "Week 4" of pregnancy, I am 3 weeks and 5 days pregnant. I ovulated on the 19th and got busy with DH on the 20th... so there you have it. Overshare in my first post on this thread.
This is totally crazy.
How long does it take for the shock to wear off?
Saying hello and introducing myself!
I just got my BFP today and it is EARLY. So early. So early I feel silly for even posting. If two weeks post-O is considered "Week 4" of pregnancy, I am 3 weeks and 5 days pregnant. I ovulated on the 19th and got busy with DH on the 20th... so there you have it. Overshare in my first post on this thread.
This is totally crazy.
How long does it take for the shock to wear off?
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S&I – Yay for seeing your little bean this early! And thankyou for asking how I am.
Jgator and PPM: Congrats on your BFP!
AFM: Still feeling okay, apart from tiredness and mild nausea on and off throughout the day (mainly in the morning). I had my first ultrasound today. Basing purely on the date of my last period, I should be 6w+2d. Baby is 4mm long and has a heartrate of 119. I was told I was measuring at 5w+4d – similar to you S&I, I think? I was given an 'official' due date of April 27th, two days before my DH's birthday! The appointment today was VERY uncomfortable though – even though I followed their instructions and drank a bit over a litre of water, my bladder wasn't full. I think I may have been a little bit dehydrated because it was first thing in the morning. So they made me go back outside to the waiting room and drink some more water, and tell the receptionists when I felt like I needed to go to the toilet! I drank a lot of water quickly and waited a bit before telling the receptionists I was ready. 40 minutes later, I was able to go in to the ultrasound room. Near the end of the waiting, I couldn't even sit down, I was so busting for the toilet and uncomfortable. Then I went in and she said my bladder was too full! I was like, well I have been busting to go for 40 MINUTES!!! We were given the images as printed X-rays? I wanted to give a copy of the image to my in-laws when we told them, but I don't know how to copy X-rays?
Anyway, I have been feeling more terrified than happy the last week or so. I am a lawyer, and I have only been practising for 9 months. I have been with my current firm for 5 months. It is a great firm and I feel really supported. I will be protected by the Fair Work Act as I will have been in this position for 12 months when the baby is born (provided it is not more than 4 weeks premmie). But I don't feel like I am a valuable member of the team yet because I am still learning, I don't really know what I am doing yet. I feel like I will be a burden on the firm when I am so new and not worth it yet. I am really worried about telling my employers.
I am also really worried about telling my mum. My older sister was unplanned. My sister had an unplanned baby at 17. My cousin was unplanned (my aunty was 20) and my cousin had an unplanned baby at 19. My mum has said many, many times to me that she really hopes that we will be able to choose when we have children and not have an unplanned pregnancy. She used to question me about birth control until she finally realised I wouldn't talk to her about it I am not sure that she will be able to understand that while, technically, this baby was unplanned, we made the definite choice of not using appropriate birth control, knowing that it would likely result in pregnancy, and that we wanted and were at peace with that. I know it sounds like we were trying, but we weren't really, it was more like we allowed our emotional side to overrule the side of us that said financially and career-wise, the perfect situation is waiting a little longer. I am worried that she will be critical of me and not happy for me
Anyway, this was a super long post! Sorry.
S&I – Yay for seeing your little bean this early! And thankyou for asking how I am.
Jgator and PPM: Congrats on your BFP!
AFM: Still feeling okay, apart from tiredness and mild nausea on and off throughout the day (mainly in the morning). I had my first ultrasound today. Basing purely on the date of my last period, I should be 6w+2d. Baby is 4mm long and has a heartrate of 119. I was told I was measuring at 5w+4d – similar to you S&I, I think? I was given an 'official' due date of April 27th, two days before my DH's birthday! The appointment today was VERY uncomfortable though – even though I followed their instructions and drank a bit over a litre of water, my bladder wasn't full. I think I may have been a little bit dehydrated because it was first thing in the morning. So they made me go back outside to the waiting room and drink some more water, and tell the receptionists when I felt like I needed to go to the toilet! I drank a lot of water quickly and waited a bit before telling the receptionists I was ready. 40 minutes later, I was able to go in to the ultrasound room. Near the end of the waiting, I couldn't even sit down, I was so busting for the toilet and uncomfortable. Then I went in and she said my bladder was too full! I was like, well I have been busting to go for 40 MINUTES!!! We were given the images as printed X-rays? I wanted to give a copy of the image to my in-laws when we told them, but I don't know how to copy X-rays?
Anyway, I have been feeling more terrified than happy the last week or so. I am a lawyer, and I have only been practising for 9 months. I have been with my current firm for 5 months. It is a great firm and I feel really supported. I will be protected by the Fair Work Act as I will have been in this position for 12 months when the baby is born (provided it is not more than 4 weeks premmie). But I don't feel like I am a valuable member of the team yet because I am still learning, I don't really know what I am doing yet. I feel like I will be a burden on the firm when I am so new and not worth it yet. I am really worried about telling my employers.
I am also really worried about telling my mum. My older sister was unplanned. My sister had an unplanned baby at 17. My cousin was unplanned (my aunty was 20) and my cousin had an unplanned baby at 19. My mum has said many, many times to me that she really hopes that we will be able to choose when we have children and not have an unplanned pregnancy. She used to question me about birth control until she finally realised I wouldn't talk to her about it
I am not sure that she will be able to understand that while, technically, this baby was unplanned, we made the definite choice of not using appropriate birth control, knowing that it would likely result in pregnancy, and that we wanted and were at peace with that. I know it sounds like we were trying, but we weren't really, it was more like we allowed our emotional side to overrule the side of us that said financially and career-wise, the perfect situation is waiting a little longer. I am worried that she will be critical of me and not happy for me Anyway, this was a super long post! Sorry.
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Bobbin: I just wanted to say that I hear you and I feel for you. It's so nerve wracking being SO happy to start a family with your DH only to fret over how 'outsiders' will react. You are not 17. Or 20. You are married, smart, and successful. Could you have been more stable in your career? Um, sure. But that will ALWAYS be a possibility. It will work out. You will be fine. Your family will be elated. Your employers will be supportive. Rinse, wash, and repeat. If they aren't... well... don't let them rain on your parade!
My DH and I could have waited. Maybe we should have waited. Our situation is VERY similar to yours and I have the exact same fears and worries... So concerned my mom will be saddened and not thrilled with the news. So worried my principal will be angry that I have to leave in the middle of Finals week and decide not to renew my contract. But we have the love, the emotional capacity, and the financial ability to support a family of three, so we took a chance!
I do not want to look back at this time (and I'm sure you don't either) and feel sorry that we did not celebrate and enjoy the moment because of fear over how others may react. The nerves are justified. That much is true. But you totally deserve to be a mom and you will be an amazing one. And you'll still be an amazing attorney. And daughter!
bobbin|1314843514|3007002 said:Anyway, I have been feeling more terrified than happy the last week or so. I am a lawyer, and I have only been practising for 9 months. I have been with my current firm for 5 months. It is a great firm and I feel really supported. I will be protected by the Fair Work Act as I will have been in this position for 12 months when the baby is born (provided it is not more than 4 weeks premmie). But I don't feel like I am a valuable member of the team yet because I am still learning, I don't really know what I am doing yet. I feel like I will be a burden on the firm when I am so new and not worth it yet. I am really worried about telling my employers.
I am also really worried about telling my mum. My older sister was unplanned. My sister had an unplanned baby at 17. My cousin was unplanned (my aunty was 20) and my cousin had an unplanned baby at 19. My mum has said many, many times to me that she really hopes that we will be able to choose when we have children and not have an unplanned pregnancy. She used to question me about birth control until she finally realised I wouldn't talk to her about it
Anyway, this was a super long post! Sorry.
Bobbin: I just wanted to say that I hear you and I feel for you. It's so nerve wracking being SO happy to start a family with your DH only to fret over how 'outsiders' will react. You are not 17. Or 20. You are married, smart, and successful. Could you have been more stable in your career? Um, sure. But that will ALWAYS be a possibility. It will work out. You will be fine. Your family will be elated. Your employers will be supportive. Rinse, wash, and repeat. If they aren't... well... don't let them rain on your parade!
My DH and I could have waited. Maybe we should have waited. Our situation is VERY similar to yours and I have the exact same fears and worries... So concerned my mom will be saddened and not thrilled with the news. So worried my principal will be angry that I have to leave in the middle of Finals week and decide not to renew my contract. But we have the love, the emotional capacity, and the financial ability to support a family of three, so we took a chance!
I do not want to look back at this time (and I'm sure you don't either) and feel sorry that we did not celebrate and enjoy the moment because of fear over how others may react. The nerves are justified. That much is true. But you totally deserve to be a mom and you will be an amazing one. And you'll still be an amazing attorney. And daughter!
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I could use some sticky dust, ladies.
I'm spotting quite a bit and am also crampy. Right now it's brown-tinged older blood, but I see some every time I use the restroom. It has increased in quantity over the past 24 hours. I'm only around 3 weeks 5 days, so what will be will be... My LP is short anyway and I suspect my progesterone levels aren't awesome (I have low temps).
DH is giddy with excitement and I keep telling him to relax and not get his hopes up. I hate feeling pessimistic, but I really don't have a good feeling about all of this
I could use some sticky dust, ladies.
I'm spotting quite a bit and am also crampy. Right now it's brown-tinged older blood, but I see some every time I use the restroom. It has increased in quantity over the past 24 hours. I'm only around 3 weeks 5 days, so what will be will be... My LP is short anyway and I suspect my progesterone levels aren't awesome (I have low temps).
DH is giddy with excitement and I keep telling him to relax and not get his hopes up. I hate feeling pessimistic, but I really don't have a good feeling about all of this
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Please try to call your doctor to test your HCG and progesterone levels tomorrow! If you suspect your progesterone is low, you just need some progesterone suppositories. How intense are your cramps, and are they localized to one spot or just all over? What was your temp this morning?
Tons of sticky dust to you, and fingers crossed that your spotting doesn't turn pink or red, and your cramps don't get any worse!
PilsnPinkysMom|1314934455|3007989 said:I could use some sticky dust, ladies.
I'm spotting quite a bit and am also crampy. Right now it's brown-tinged older blood, but I see some every time I use the restroom. It has increased in quantity over the past 24 hours. I'm only around 3 weeks 5 days, so what will be will be... My LP is short anyway and I suspect my progesterone levels aren't awesome (I have low temps).
DH is giddy with excitement and I keep telling him to relax and not get his hopes up. I hate feeling pessimistic, but I really don't have a good feeling about all of this
Please try to call your doctor to test your HCG and progesterone levels tomorrow! If you suspect your progesterone is low, you just need some progesterone suppositories. How intense are your cramps, and are they localized to one spot or just all over? What was your temp this morning?
Tons of sticky dust to you, and fingers crossed that your spotting doesn't turn pink or red, and your cramps don't get any worse!
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jas, yay for getting your first appointment set up. Sucky about someone using your credit card, but glad they caught it quickly!
bobbin, congrats on your first ultrasound! I wonder how accurate the measurements are. Mine was measured at only 3mm, but that was calculated as 5w+6d, which is weird that yours would only be 5w+4d at 4mm. Do you think you Oed a bit later than the average CD14? Our EDDs are only 7 days apart! Sorry your bladder was about to explode by the time they called you back in - how annoying!. No idea how to copy X-rays. I would try to hold off on telling your employers as long as you can. Don't worry about telling your mom - I'm sure she'll be so happy for you! You don't have to tell her that it was unplanned, if you're worried about her comments.
PPM, hope you're feeling better today. Did you get a hold of your doctor?
AFM, I believe the m/s has kicked in for me. No puking yet, just an all-day feeling of bleh. Food doesn't help either. I've also been having painful gas at night. Does anyone know if I can take GasX or something similar? 7 weeks today!
jas, yay for getting your first appointment set up. Sucky about someone using your credit card, but glad they caught it quickly!
bobbin, congrats on your first ultrasound! I wonder how accurate the measurements are. Mine was measured at only 3mm, but that was calculated as 5w+6d, which is weird that yours would only be 5w+4d at 4mm.
Do you think you Oed a bit later than the average CD14? Our EDDs are only 7 days apart! Sorry your bladder was about to explode by the time they called you back in - how annoying!. No idea how to copy X-rays. I would try to hold off on telling your employers as long as you can. Don't worry about telling your mom - I'm sure she'll be so happy for you! You don't have to tell her that it was unplanned, if you're worried about her comments.PPM, hope you're feeling better today. Did you get a hold of your doctor?
AFM, I believe the m/s has kicked in for me. No puking yet, just an all-day feeling of bleh. Food doesn't help either. I've also been having painful gas at night. Does anyone know if I can take GasX or something similar? 7 weeks today!
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Hi, Everyone. I hope you are all set to have a great Labor Day weekend.
PPM, let us know how you are doing.
AFM, I had my first doctor appointment today. My doctor did a physical exam to check that the baby was in the right place and wasn't in my tubes (pressing around my belly checking for pain) and took a couple of culture swabs to check for infection. Also, I had 3 vials of blood drawn - my least favorite part. She said the due date is April 29, 2012 based on my last period. We set up 2 more appointments - 1 next week for a sonogram and the other 2 weeks later for an exam and to talk about screening tests. The blood test results will be back next Wednesday - the same day as the sonogram visit. This is feeling more real now. I hope we get to see something next week.
We had plans to go to New Orleans for the weekend which are now slightly up in the air - we'll see if the Tropical Storm gets in the way.
Hi, Everyone
. I hope you are all set to have a great Labor Day weekend. PPM, let us know how you are doing.
AFM, I had my first doctor appointment today. My doctor did a physical exam to check that the baby was in the right place and wasn't in my tubes (pressing around my belly checking for pain) and took a couple of culture swabs to check for infection. Also, I had 3 vials of blood drawn - my least favorite part. She said the due date is April 29, 2012 based on my last period. We set up 2 more appointments - 1 next week for a sonogram and the other 2 weeks later for an exam and to talk about screening tests. The blood test results will be back next Wednesday - the same day as the sonogram visit. This is feeling more real now. I hope we get to see something next week.
We had plans to go to New Orleans for the weekend which are now slightly up in the air - we'll see if the Tropical Storm gets in the way.
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PPM: I am sending truckloads of sticky dust your way and hoping you are able to come and update us with some good news soon. Thankyou for your kind words. I keep trying to tell myself that everything will be okay!
S&I: That is weird about the difference in measurements/how far along they think we are? I don't know too much about it all. And I honestly don't know when I o'ed - as we weren't TTC I wasn't paying attention, so it could have been later I guess.
JGator: Your due date is only 2 days after mine! So we have thre girls due within a week at the moment! Hope you were able to make it to New Orleans this weekend.
AFM: Still not too many physical symptoms apart from mild nausea and tiredness. I don't want to jinx it. We are going to look at a few open houses today as we are thinking about buying a house before baby comes. It is funny, the other week I said something to DH along the lines of "Whenever there is an ad showing a couple looking atbuying a house, the woman is always pregnant. Wouldn't that be the worst time to buy a house as you would be about to lose one income for a while?" And now we are looking at doing it!
PPM: I am sending truckloads of sticky dust your way and hoping you are able to come and update us with some good news soon. Thankyou for your kind words. I keep trying to tell myself that everything will be okay!
S&I: That is weird about the difference in measurements/how far along they think we are? I don't know too much about it all. And I honestly don't know when I o'ed - as we weren't TTC I wasn't paying attention, so it could have been later I guess.
JGator: Your due date is only 2 days after mine! So we have thre girls due within a week at the moment! Hope you were able to make it to New Orleans this weekend.
AFM: Still not too many physical symptoms apart from mild nausea and tiredness. I don't want to jinx it. We are going to look at a few open houses today as we are thinking about buying a house before baby comes. It is funny, the other week I said something to DH along the lines of "Whenever there is an ad showing a couple looking atbuying a house, the woman is always pregnant. Wouldn't that be the worst time to buy a house as you would be about to lose one income for a while?" And now we are looking at doing it!
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PPM: I am sending truckloads of sticky dust your way and hoping you are able to come and update us with some good news soon. Thankyou for your kind words. I keep trying to tell myself that everything will be okay!
S&I: That is weird about the difference in measurements/how far along they think we are? I don't know too much about it all. And I honestly don't know when I o'ed - as we weren't TTC I wasn't paying attention, so it could have been later I guess.
JGator: Your due date is only 2 days after mine! So we have thre girls due within a week at the moment! Hope you were able to make it to New Orleans this weekend.
AFM: Still not too many physical symptoms apart from mild nausea and tiredness. I don't want to jinx it. We are going to look at a few open houses today as we are thinking about buying a house before baby comes. It is funny, the other week I said something to DH along the lines of "Whenever there is an ad showing a couple looking atbuying a house, the woman is always pregnant. Wouldn't that be the worst time to buy a house as you would be about to lose one income for a while?" And now we are looking at doing it!
PPM: I am sending truckloads of sticky dust your way and hoping you are able to come and update us with some good news soon. Thankyou for your kind words. I keep trying to tell myself that everything will be okay!
S&I: That is weird about the difference in measurements/how far along they think we are? I don't know too much about it all. And I honestly don't know when I o'ed - as we weren't TTC I wasn't paying attention, so it could have been later I guess.
JGator: Your due date is only 2 days after mine! So we have thre girls due within a week at the moment! Hope you were able to make it to New Orleans this weekend.
AFM: Still not too many physical symptoms apart from mild nausea and tiredness. I don't want to jinx it. We are going to look at a few open houses today as we are thinking about buying a house before baby comes. It is funny, the other week I said something to DH along the lines of "Whenever there is an ad showing a couple looking atbuying a house, the woman is always pregnant. Wouldn't that be the worst time to buy a house as you would be about to lose one income for a while?" And now we are looking at doing it!
jas
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PPM-- hoping everything is ok!
JGator -- sounds overall like a good appointment! We have due dates close together (although mine is not pinpointed yet).
S&I so sorry about the m/s. No fun.
AFM -- work totally bit me in the butt. I signed on to do ONE scene in a show with the idea that I would only be needed for 1-2 rehearsals plus a tech, and that those rehearsals would be Saturday and/or Sunday midday. Well, one scene turned into four AND I got an email that most rehearsals are now going to be Thursday nights STARTING at 10PM, which means I'll get home at 1. No bueno for me, no bueno for baby, and certainly no bueno for my boys, who tend to like lots of activity. I feel duped and since the show opens very soon, I can't really back out. So, yeah, I'm whining. Sorry.
I'm 5w today. I have three weeks until my dr. appointment and I cannot wait. Not feeling much of anything other than tired, gassy, and tender in the boobage area. All of which make me really delightful to be around.
PPM-- hoping everything is ok!
JGator -- sounds overall like a good appointment! We have due dates close together (although mine is not pinpointed yet).
S&I so sorry about the m/s. No fun.
AFM -- work totally bit me in the butt. I signed on to do ONE scene in a show with the idea that I would only be needed for 1-2 rehearsals plus a tech, and that those rehearsals would be Saturday and/or Sunday midday. Well, one scene turned into four AND I got an email that most rehearsals are now going to be Thursday nights STARTING at 10PM, which means I'll get home at 1. No bueno for me, no bueno for baby, and certainly no bueno for my boys, who tend to like lots of activity. I feel duped and since the show opens very soon, I can't really back out. So, yeah, I'm whining. Sorry.
I'm 5w today. I have three weeks until my dr. appointment and I cannot wait. Not feeling much of anything other than tired, gassy, and tender in the boobage area. All of which make me really delightful to be around.
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Jas: Wowza. Whine away! At least the end is near.... right? I would be p.i.s.s.e.d. if I were in your shoes. Does this mean greater compensation for the greater time commitment? Sorry you're past the point of no return, but I hope the time from now 'til when the show begins FLIES by.
Bobbin: A house?! Oh gosh! That's so exciting!! Keep us updated! You know, everyone says buying/moving is stressful, but there are certainly worse things. I think the inspection and closing-date are the most nerve-wracking, but from that point on it's just fun. You can choose to take on as few or as many home projects as you want, so if you want to take it easy 'til baby comes... that's fine!
S&I: Hope you're feeling better and the MS is subsiding!
J: Glad the first appointment went well and hope you will see your little bean next week!
AFM: Spotting left yesterday, returned today Still crampy, periodically. I just wish I knew why this was happening, ya know? It is impossible not to be paranoid and worried, and I can't keep myself from Googling about all this $hit. If it's not sticky there's nothing I can do about it, though I wish it would happen sooner rather than later. STAY IN PLACE, JELLYBEAN!!!
On the plus side, my boobs still hurt and I'm experiencing some food aversions. (symptoms are good, right?!) My appetite is ZIP. The only things I want to consume are 1/2 a cup of coffee in the AM, gyros (...I don't eat meat...), and a rice and veggie bowl from this local Japanese restaurant. It's so bad that I've lost some weight. Usually I am a bottomless pit and have an insatiable appetite. This disinterest in food is not the norm for me, but the thought of most edible items makes me cringe.
Question: When are you ladies sharing your news? Are you waiting past the first tri? We shared with a few close, trustworthy friends so that we have support if this doesn't pan out... But we're waiting to tell parents and siblings 'til we see them in person right around 12 weeks. We live across the country and wanted to share the news face-to-face, plus I don't want my mother stressing over a MC for the next two months. It's almost better if she's left in the dark.
Jas: Wowza. Whine away! At least the end is near.... right? I would be p.i.s.s.e.d. if I were in your shoes. Does this mean greater compensation for the greater time commitment? Sorry you're past the point of no return, but I hope the time from now 'til when the show begins FLIES by.
Bobbin: A house?! Oh gosh! That's so exciting!! Keep us updated! You know, everyone says buying/moving is stressful, but there are certainly worse things. I think the inspection and closing-date are the most nerve-wracking, but from that point on it's just fun. You can choose to take on as few or as many home projects as you want, so if you want to take it easy 'til baby comes... that's fine!
S&I: Hope you're feeling better and the MS is subsiding!
J: Glad the first appointment went well and hope you will see your little bean next week!
AFM: Spotting left yesterday, returned today Still crampy, periodically.
I just wish I knew why this was happening, ya know? It is impossible not to be paranoid and worried, and I can't keep myself from Googling about all this $hit. If it's not sticky there's nothing I can do about it, though I wish it would happen sooner rather than later. STAY IN PLACE, JELLYBEAN!!! On the plus side, my boobs still hurt and I'm experiencing some food aversions. (symptoms are good, right?!) My appetite is ZIP. The only things I want to consume are 1/2 a cup of coffee in the AM, gyros (...I don't eat meat...), and a rice and veggie bowl from this local Japanese restaurant. It's so bad that I've lost some weight. Usually I am a bottomless pit and have an insatiable appetite. This disinterest in food is not the norm for me, but the thought of most edible items makes me cringe.
Question: When are you ladies sharing your news? Are you waiting past the first tri? We shared with a few close, trustworthy friends so that we have support if this doesn't pan out... But we're waiting to tell parents and siblings 'til we see them in person right around 12 weeks. We live across the country and wanted to share the news face-to-face, plus I don't want my mother stressing over a MC for the next two months. It's almost better if she's left in the dark.
jas
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Hi ladies, I'm peaking in over here! I got my BFP on Sunday and had my first blood draw yesterday - 16dpo/iui. My first blood work results are back and they are very encouraging. HCG 224, Progesterone 90. The nurse said I was in a great place number wise. I asked her why my progesterone seemed so high as it normally is around 18 at this time for me. She said that was a great sign that I had a good ovulation and that it usually means a strong implantation. She seemed really hopeful and she wants me to go back in for another HCG on Thursday and then most likely an ultrasound next week if all is going well. I am still tentative given my history, but I really feel good about this one!
Hi ladies, I'm peaking in over here! I got my BFP on Sunday and had my first blood draw yesterday - 16dpo/iui. My first blood work results are back and they are very encouraging. HCG 224, Progesterone 90. The nurse said I was in a great place number wise. I asked her why my progesterone seemed so high as it normally is around 18 at this time for me. She said that was a great sign that I had a good ovulation and that it usually means a strong implantation. She seemed really hopeful and she wants me to go back in for another HCG on Thursday and then most likely an ultrasound next week if all is going well. I am still tentative given my history, but I really feel good about this one!
S&I
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JGator, yay for your first appointment and for setting up the next 2 appointments! Your EDD is only 9 days after mine.
bobbin, I'm not really sure about the differences in measurements either. I guess we just have to trust that our doctors know what they're doing! Did you see any houses you like yet? I love house shopping (or any kind of shopping for that matter)!
jas, so sorry about getting tricked by work. Hopefully it won't be too much longer with the crazy work hours!
PPM, hope your spotting is getting better. Were you able to convince your MW to take you more seriously, or are you just going to try to wait it out? Re: sharing the news, we've already told immediate family and a few select friends. Not sure when we'll make the official announcement (i.e. Facebook) though - maybe after the 12W scan?
Lizzy, yay for joining the JBPers!
Those are really awesome beta numbers! Do you think that means multiples? Are you going to continue your Prometrium even with your level of 90? That's crazy high, but awesome! Tons of sticky dust to you that this one (or two or three) sticks for the next 8 months!
AFM, 7W+4D according to my LMP. I would be 7W+5D according to when FF says I Oed, but since baby was measuring a bit petite at the first ultrasound, and my OB has my EDD is 4/20/2012 anyways, I figured I'd jump on board and just go with it. Nothing much different from last week, except I've definitely noticed some constipation. Just waiting for my next appointment on Thursday, where I'll hopefully be able to see that baby has grown enough and see a stronger heartbeat.
JGator, yay for your first appointment and for setting up the next 2 appointments! Your EDD is only 9 days after mine.
bobbin, I'm not really sure about the differences in measurements either. I guess we just have to trust that our doctors know what they're doing! Did you see any houses you like yet? I love house shopping (or any kind of shopping for that matter)!
jas, so sorry about getting tricked by work. Hopefully it won't be too much longer with the crazy work hours!
PPM, hope your spotting is getting better. Were you able to convince your MW to take you more seriously, or are you just going to try to wait it out? Re: sharing the news, we've already told immediate family and a few select friends. Not sure when we'll make the official announcement (i.e. Facebook) though - maybe after the 12W scan?
Lizzy, yay for joining the JBPers!
Those are really awesome beta numbers! Do you think that means multiples? Are you going to continue your Prometrium even with your level of 90? That's crazy high, but awesome! Tons of sticky dust to you that this one (or two or three) sticks for the next 8 months!AFM, 7W+4D according to my LMP. I would be 7W+5D according to when FF says I Oed, but since baby was measuring a bit petite at the first ultrasound, and my OB has my EDD is 4/20/2012 anyways, I figured I'd jump on board and just go with it. Nothing much different from last week, except I've definitely noticed some constipation. Just waiting for my next appointment on Thursday, where I'll hopefully be able to see that baby has grown enough and see a stronger heartbeat.
JGator
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Hi, everyone. We just got back from our trip to New Orleans. It rained all weekend, but we still were able to go to our favorite restaurants and DH hit the casino.
Looks like we will have some new ladies joining us soon. Hi to Lizzy and Sba
Bobbin, good luck house hunting. We will likely be doing the same thing soon. It's exciting that so many of us will have close due dates - we can share notes on the process.
Jas, good luck with your Thursday night rehearsals - sounds like it's going to be rough. You are so patient waiting till 8 weeks for your doctor appointment. I wish I were that patient.
PPM, I think we will share the news with our parents and siblings around the 9 week mark. Probably wait till the first trimester is over to share with everyone else.
Lizzy, Congratulations! Awesome news. Wishing you loads of sticky dust.
S&I - I hope all is well. Can't wait to hear about your appointment on Thursday.
AFM, I have an appointment tomorrow afternoon for a sonogram. Hope we can see something. I''ll be 6 weeks and 2 days. I have really had very minimal symptoms so I am hoping everything is okay - some gas and some slight cramps/strange feelings in the tummy area from time to time. I'll check in again tomorrow after the sonogram.
Hi, everyone. We just got back from our trip to New Orleans. It rained all weekend, but we still were able to go to our favorite restaurants and DH hit the casino.
Looks like we will have some new ladies joining us soon. Hi to Lizzy and Sba
Bobbin, good luck house hunting. We will likely be doing the same thing soon. It's exciting that so many of us will have close due dates - we can share notes on the process.
Jas, good luck with your Thursday night rehearsals - sounds like it's going to be rough. You are so patient waiting till 8 weeks for your doctor appointment. I wish I were that patient.
PPM, I think we will share the news with our parents and siblings around the 9 week mark. Probably wait till the first trimester is over to share with everyone else.
Lizzy, Congratulations!
Awesome news. Wishing you loads of sticky dust.S&I - I hope all is well. Can't wait to hear about your appointment on Thursday.
AFM, I have an appointment tomorrow afternoon for a sonogram. Hope we can see something. I''ll be 6 weeks and 2 days. I have really had very minimal symptoms so I am hoping everything is okay - some gas and some slight cramps/strange feelings in the tummy area from time to time. I'll check in again tomorrow after the sonogram.
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Bobbin - (or any other Aussies) cudo has a deal on pampers newborn nappies.
http://cudo.com.au/nationwide-offers/its-a-pack-of-144-pampers-swaddlers-newborn-nappies-for-half-price/?utm_source=ExactTarget&utm_medium=Nationwide_email&utm_campaign=Email_Nationwide_06092011
Not sure what the quality is like though as I never used that brand but they're cheap!
Bobbin - (or any other Aussies) cudo has a deal on pampers newborn nappies.
http://cudo.com.au/nationwide-offers/its-a-pack-of-144-pampers-swaddlers-newborn-nappies-for-half-price/?utm_source=ExactTarget&utm_medium=Nationwide_email&utm_campaign=Email_Nationwide_06092011
Not sure what the quality is like though as I never used that brand but they're cheap!
bobbin
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JAS: ugh.. those hours sound awful. Who thinks 10pm at night on a weekday is a good time for anything to start! Particularly something organised through work.. when you all have to go to work in the morning! I would be pissed too.
PPM: I hope you are feeling better and that the cramping goes away. The MW being dismissive sucks, but hopefully it means that there isn’t anything to worry about? We are telling our parents at 8 weeks when we are visiting them (we live interstate). I also want to tell a few others at that time: my really close friend who I have been avoiding lately because it feels awkward not sharing the biggest news in my life with her when I talk to her; my cousin (my MOH) who lives nearby and a friend I used to work with who is my age, has just a little bit more experience as a lawyer than me who is five months pregnant and had only been working at her current job for a few months when she fell pregnant. After that we will start making more public announcements around 12 weeks, and I will tell work between 16-20 weeks if my body doesn’t give it away sooner!
Lizzy: Congrats!! Welcome to JBP
S&I: Nope, no houses we like, and we are now starting to think that maybe we should just stay put as it will mean we can do things like actually take the holiday we booked to New Zealand (I booked it the week before we found out I was pregnant, and it is booked for when I would be 8 months pregnant – umm, not so much fun!) and go to a friend’s wedding interstate and just generally not have to worry about money so much. But we might change our minds again in a few days
HOT: When I saw that you were the last one to post I got so excited thinking you might have got your BFP!! Fingers crossed that next time I see you post here that will be the reason. I saw that Cudo deal and thought about buying it, but I just feel really superstitious about buying things this early.. Thanks for thinking of me though!
AFM: I think I experienced my first dose of preggo crazy emotional hormonal reactions! DH and I had a really stupid little fight about something and I walked away and just felt so alone. I started sobbing and hyperventilating. I could not believe just how SAD I felt. DH has been working late a lot recently and when he is not working late he is at uni in the evenings, so I think being on my own every night had built up, but there is no way I would have been that upset normally. It was really intense – like sliding down walls sobbing intense.
JAS: ugh.. those hours sound awful. Who thinks 10pm at night on a weekday is a good time for anything to start! Particularly something organised through work.. when you all have to go to work in the morning! I would be pissed too.
PPM: I hope you are feeling better and that the cramping goes away. The MW being dismissive sucks, but hopefully it means that there isn’t anything to worry about? We are telling our parents at 8 weeks when we are visiting them (we live interstate). I also want to tell a few others at that time: my really close friend who I have been avoiding lately because it feels awkward not sharing the biggest news in my life with her when I talk to her; my cousin (my MOH) who lives nearby and a friend I used to work with who is my age, has just a little bit more experience as a lawyer than me who is five months pregnant and had only been working at her current job for a few months when she fell pregnant. After that we will start making more public announcements around 12 weeks, and I will tell work between 16-20 weeks if my body doesn’t give it away sooner!
Lizzy: Congrats!! Welcome to JBP
S&I: Nope, no houses we like, and we are now starting to think that maybe we should just stay put as it will mean we can do things like actually take the holiday we booked to New Zealand (I booked it the week before we found out I was pregnant, and it is booked for when I would be 8 months pregnant – umm, not so much fun!) and go to a friend’s wedding interstate and just generally not have to worry about money so much. But we might change our minds again in a few days
HOT: When I saw that you were the last one to post I got so excited thinking you might have got your BFP!! Fingers crossed that next time I see you post here that will be the reason. I saw that Cudo deal and thought about buying it, but I just feel really superstitious about buying things this early.. Thanks for thinking of me though!
AFM: I think I experienced my first dose of preggo crazy emotional hormonal reactions! DH and I had a really stupid little fight about something and I walked away and just felt so alone. I started sobbing and hyperventilating. I could not believe just how SAD I felt. DH has been working late a lot recently and when he is not working late he is at uni in the evenings, so I think being on my own every night had built up, but there is no way I would have been that upset normally. It was really intense – like sliding down walls sobbing intense.
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Bobbin, thanks for the welcome! Sorry you had an emotional preggo moment. You will get thru it though. Just try to stop and think of all the good things going for you including your little bean and it helps get you through it when you seem so overwhelmed. How far along are you?
Jgator, let us know how your ultrasound goes today! Have fun!
S&I, yes my RE wants me to continue with the progesterone for now due to my past history. Fine with me as at least I feel like I am doing everything I can you know? I asked my RE nurse about the high progesterone and whether that would be indicative of multiples and she said no that it just means a strong O and usually a strong implantation. But she did say that it is certainly still a possibility that I could have multiples, so we shall see. I'm not worried about it at all. First I was worried about getting pregnant and now about staying pregnant. One thing at a time....
AFM, more blood work tomorrow. I'll have the results tomorrow afternoon. So nervous and excited!
Bobbin, thanks for the welcome! Sorry you had an emotional preggo moment. You will get thru it though. Just try to stop and think of all the good things going for you including your little bean and it helps get you through it when you seem so overwhelmed. How far along are you?
Jgator, let us know how your ultrasound goes today! Have fun!
S&I, yes my RE wants me to continue with the progesterone for now due to my past history. Fine with me as at least I feel like I am doing everything I can you know? I asked my RE nurse about the high progesterone and whether that would be indicative of multiples and she said no that it just means a strong O and usually a strong implantation. But she did say that it is certainly still a possibility that I could have multiples, so we shall see. I'm not worried about it at all. First I was worried about getting pregnant and now about staying pregnant. One thing at a time....
AFM, more blood work tomorrow. I'll have the results tomorrow afternoon. So nervous and excited!
JGator
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Hi, everyone. I hope all is well.
We had our first ultrasound today. At first, the doctor said are you sure about your dates. So, the baby looks a little small - more like 5.5 to 6 weeks instead of the 6 weeks and 3 day calculation from my last period. We were able to see a yolk sac and heart beat which was exciting. There was also another blob in there that looked similar to the baby but just a little smaller. 2 doctors looked at it and decided it might be blood vessels - they did say a potential other non-viable sac/baby too, but couldn't really tell. My blood test results from Friday came back with normal HCG levels and progesterone on the low end of normal - 11.2 so I need to start progesterone suppositories tonight. I also had more blood work today (7 vials ouch!) so hopefully the progesterone number has improved since Friday. The doctors were optimistic so we'll keep our fingers and toes crossed.
Hi, everyone. I hope all is well.
We had our first ultrasound today. At first, the doctor said are you sure about your dates. So, the baby looks a little small - more like 5.5 to 6 weeks instead of the 6 weeks and 3 day calculation from my last period. We were able to see a yolk sac and heart beat which was exciting. There was also another blob in there that looked similar to the baby but just a little smaller. 2 doctors looked at it and decided it might be blood vessels - they did say a potential other non-viable sac/baby too, but couldn't really tell. My blood test results from Friday came back with normal HCG levels and progesterone on the low end of normal - 11.2 so I need to start progesterone suppositories tonight. I also had more blood work today (7 vials ouch!) so hopefully the progesterone number has improved since Friday. The doctors were optimistic so we'll keep our fingers and toes crossed.
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