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[Radiance]

great news Shilo and Dixie.

I have my blood work and progesterone check tomorrow at 10! The problem is that they want to check it again in 48 hours, but I'm traveling for work Thursday and can't come back. She told me to come in and they will figure out what to do from there as far as making sure it progresses. I'm kind of upset that I don't get the 48 hour check, but you know how thankful I am to have any check at all!

I'm happy they got you in!!

 

[Radiance]

My appointment was over 3 HOURS long (not waiting)!!! It went great!! I spent the first hour talking to a lady about my history, family history, urine and blood work.. all that fun stuff. Then I spent time with the OB! She was awesome. She listened, understood, and took everything seriously!! I thought I would have gained from how I've been eating since my + but I haven't!! I have my first scan on Saturday, I know a really weird day to be opened! I was so thrilled because I'm seeing a specialist and he was booked for months, they thought I would need to go to a different clinic for the scan but he took me in anyways. He will be doing a detailed scan of baby and my cervix length They are doing test for Lupus. My previous team of doctors literally checked about everything but not lupus. So we will see those results soon. I also will do progesterone shots starting at 16 weeks but they (based on Lupus test) will be starting progesterone pills in the next few days. I will be getting regular scans for cervix check and later in pregnancy for IUGR. So far, so good!

 

[Sass827]

Great news Shiloh! Really happy for you. I've also had strange pain often today too. Wondering / hoping its implantation pain as opposed to something not good like an ectopic. Sorry to hear about your nightmares. I remember those uber real pregnancy dreams. Mine were so vivid I would wake up beyond confused. It was really bad a few times.

AFM, I'm already starting to get really gassy again. I spent last pregnancy like a gas ball. Strange uterus pangs and my boobs are already not fitting in my bra. Also crazy hungry and thirsty this morning, so much so that it made me nauseous. Doesn't it seem too early for all of this?

 

[poysenivye]

Radiance I am glad that your docs are doing everything they can for you! That's awesome. I have been calling mine now since Wednesday. And no call back.. Though "if you call after 5pm, your call will be returned the next business day" or after I have the baby in my bedroom. Ugh.

I had my first kiddo with an epidural and episiotomy, and I abhorred the experience. My last 4 were all natural and I loved how easily I could get around afterwards. But, being in labor does hurt, so, I'm totally respectful to all women pushing that big o' baby out of their hoo-hoos, medicated or not.

 

[Sass827]

I think I'm going for a vbac. Emergency c section first time around. Really hoping things go better this time. But either way, bring on the drugs!

 

[Nikoru0111]

My appointment was over 3 HOURS long (not waiting)!!! It went great!! I spent the first hour talking to a lady about my history, family history, urine and blood work.. all that fun stuff. Then I spent time with the OB! She was awesome. She listened, understood, and took everything seriously!! I thought I would have gained from how I've been eating since my + but I haven't!! I have my first scan on Saturday, I know a really weird day to be opened! I was so thrilled because I'm seeing a specialist and he was booked for months, they thought I would need to go to a different clinic for the scan but he took me in anyways. He will be doing a detailed scan of baby and my cervix length They are doing test for Lupus. My previous team of doctors literally checked about everything but not lupus. So we will see those results soon. I also will do progesterone shots starting at 16 weeks but they (based on Lupus test) will be starting progesterone pills in the next few days. I will be getting regular scans for cervix check and later in pregnancy for IUGR. So far, so good!

It's really good to feel like your doctors listen to you full and give you a thorough check up. Really happy for you!

I'm originally from the UK and although I do love the NHS and would never want to change the system, it is getting overworked. I have an eye condition which is quite difficult to diagnose for untrained doctors (even consultants in some cases...) but it is quite serious and got sent away several times. I've nearly been sent to have procedures as well that I should never have been given just because the doctors didn't spend enough time reading through my history and only give me 5 minutes consultation. It leads me to distrust doctors somewhat. Hopefully I won't have that problem in Japan with this pregnancy. I do hope my eye condition doesn't flare up whilst pregnant though because I won't be able to take the medication and it can lead to blindness...fingers crossed for me!

 

[Snufkin]

I'm going for a natural birth again (didn't end up that way last time...induction, epidural, episiotomy, forceps) I'll see what I think about an epidural at the time, but I won't agree to another induction (if it's just for post dates, if there is a good reason I will do it of course) I might even think about having a home birth this time, but will need a home first! i hope the flat sells quickly so we can start looking!

 

[oceania]

I definitely plan to get the epidural and/or any other pain relief, I don't actually cope well with pain, I don't know if labour would be different but I just lose all my strength and feel dizzy/powerless. I think I will be happier pain-free. The idea of a birthing pool sounds great but I don't think the water alone would be enough as a painkiller for me. Also, women in my family (mom's side) have quite large babies and very long labours, so I don't expect mine to be a walk in the park. I wouldn't mind a C-section either.

I have hypothyroidism, and I'm terrified of MC because of it. Mine has been always very mild and at subclinical levels actually. I am taking 100mcg per day, and I called the doctor and they told me to immediately increase it to 125mcg and on wednesday I will go for a blood test and they will make a more accurate prescription after it based on my current levels. Apparently every 6 weeks or so they will be checking my levels throughout pregnancy. Trying not to panic. I think everything should be fine, afterall we conceived from our 2nd cycle of trying and the 1st cycle I knew we wouldn't cause we didn't BD during my fertile period.

I bought two expensive clearblue digital tests, I did one today and it said I'm pregnant, 2-3 weeks which is correct I will save the other one for next week, hoping to see the 3+ then. I also booked my first appointment, it will be on the 27th of October, when I'll be exactly 8 weeks. Soo excited, it's great to have something to wait for.

This morning I was freaked out by the lack of any symptoms, I felt perfectly fine. I thought the disappearance of symptoms was a sign of a MC, but this noon "morning" sickness came back with a vengeance, worse than before lol. But I'm happy to feel nauseous, makes me feel safe.

How is everyone feeling today?

 

[susannah14]

I'm so glad we're all going crazy together. I literally bounced up and down to see if mine were still sore. They've been 10 times sorer than this when I wasn't pregnant. Who knows.

I took a FRER and it's there but faint for 17dpo compared to what I see from other ladies.

I'm going to continue on bnb but I have to stop myself from googling and just relax. Today I'm pregnant.

My boobs, both times i've been pregnant, have been less sore than when my period is coming. Last time they got real bad around 7 weeks.

You're right, we all need to quit worrying.

 

[susannah14]

So, question I pose to myself: are my boobs tender due to pregnancy or are my boobs tender because I keep checking to see if they're tender?

Haha I wish I could "like" that post...I find myself wondering the same thing...

Lots of ladies here use "thanks" as "like"

 

[susannah14]

Well I think I'm done poas every morning. I'm happy with my line progression.



Also, epidural for me too. Last time I said I'd go as long as I could with no meds. HA! I didn't make it very far. The epidural only worked on my right side too and my left side was in agony. hahaha.

 

[kit603]

Lovely progression

I'm not sure what I'll do about pain relief tbh. This will be my first baby and I've not really got any experience of being in any real pain.... I've never even had a broken bone or anything, so I've got absolutely nothing to compare it to and no idea what my pain threshold is like. I'll probably be a total wimp

I would like a natural birth and would start off with gas/air, but after that I have no idea The thought of havng an epidural or a c-section really does scare me, so I'd want to avoid that as much as possible.

I quite like the idea of a waterbirth, but I'm not sure if I'd have one or not.

 

[Nikoru0111]

Well I think I'm done poas every morning. I'm happy with my line progression. .

I should be done but I don't think I can help myself...I want a line as dark as the control...maybe I'll do one or 2 more...here is mine for today.

In other news, my nausea is getting worse...maybe...tonight I just looked at my husbands egg mayonnaise and nearly threw up. I had to hide in the bathroom and I really did nearly vomit. Probably give me a week or two and I probably will be...I don't know of that's a good thing or not.

 

[susannah14]

Well I think I'm done poas every morning. I'm happy with my line progression. .

I should be done but I don't think I can help myself...I want a line as dark as the control...maybe I'll do one or 2 more...here is mine for today.

In other news, my nausea is getting worse...maybe...tonight I just looked at my husbands egg mayonnaise and nearly threw up. I had to hide in the bathroom and I really did nearly vomit. Probably give me a week or two and I probably will be...I don't know of that's a good thing or not.

Your lines are nice and dark! I know, I want a line as dark as the control too, so I might test again in a few days just to see I have like 13 strips left so why not!

I think any symptoms are a good sign. Not that lack of symptoms is bad, but when you have symptoms you know everything is progressing as it should

 

[Snufkin]

I don't have any symptoms yet...unless a nasty cold counts as a pregnancy symptom? i was the same with my daughter, then started throwing up around week 7 and didn't stop until week 14...fun times!

Kit, epidurals aren't that scary...big needle in the spine doesn't sound like much fun, but by the time I asked for one I was so preoccupied with other things I didn't even feel it. They have you sit at the edge of the bed and lean over a pillow, and a midwife may kind of give you a hug (not to restrain you, but because it helps keep you calm) they'll wait until after a contraction, then insert it. The needle comes back out of course, but they'll keep a little plastic tube in to top it up if needed. You then get a practise dose just to see you don't react badly to it, and they top it up fully after about 15 minutes. That's how it worked for me anyway. Big drawback is that you'll not be able to get off the bed and move around anymore, so it can mess with normal labour progression a bit.

 

[susannah14]

I don't have any symptoms yet...unless a nasty cold counts as a pregnancy symptom? i was the same with my daughter, then started throwing up around week 7 and didn't stop until week 14...fun times!

Kit, epidurals aren't that scary...big needle in the spine doesn't sound like much fun, but by the time I asked for one I was so preoccupied with other things I didn't even feel it. They have you sit at the edge of the bed and lean over a pillow, and a midwife may kind of give you a hug (not to restrain you, but because it helps keep you calm) they'll wait until after a contraction, then insert it. The needle comes back out of course, but they'll keep a little plastic tube in to top it up if needed. You then get a practise dose just to see you don't react badly to it, and they top it up fully after about 15 minutes. That's how it worked for me anyway. Big drawback is that you'll not be able to get off the bed and move around anymore, so it can mess with normal labour progression a bit.

I don't have any symptoms either yet. Just cramping. The weird thing is that last time, my nausea started at 7 weeks, got better at the 2nd trimester, but the only two times I ever threw up was 16 weeks and 20 weeks! That was weird!

Yep that's how my epi went too.

 

[Snufkin]

Haha, had to quickly click post there because I was suddenly bursting for the toilet. We'll count that as a symptom.

Are any of you planning taking any pregnancy/birth/baby classes? I might look into lazy daisy, and maybe, if we can afford it, NCT, but that one's more for making new friends with babies in the area

When's everyone planning on telling folk? We've not really spoken about it yet...so much other stuff going on...I'm just worried the decision will be taken from us if/when MS starts, because we're staying with my partners parents right now...again, I hope the flat sells soon so we can move!

 

[Snufkin]

Lucky you, susannah! I was in a horrible way those 7 weeks...I actually lost quite a bit of weight because I couldn't even keep water down some days! Will do me good to lose a couple of pounds, so I'm not worried about that, but I'm sure there's healthier and more comfortable ways to lose weight than throwing up near enough everything you eat for weeks!

 

[Emski51]

Hey Ladies

Can I join just had my first doctors appointment yesterday and according to the doc I am due 10th June 2015 !!

 

[CAValleygirl]

Hi ladies! Can I join you here? I am approx 13/14 dpo and have had positive tests for three days. Going in today to get my levels checked as my doctor's main concern is ectopic. I JUST had an HSG done a few weeks ago and they think that my left tube is blocked. Well sure enough, I ovulated on the left side and it worked! Now just PRAYING for a uterus implantation! UGH I'm so nervous