April Diamonds!! [2016 Rainbows]

[zmzerbe]

Sorry I dropped off the face of the earth lol. I ended up being really busy at work and had to stay into the evening. I ended up putting in 10 hours yesterday I'm so tired now.

Yesterday and today I feel like a completely different person than I have been the last week and a half... I've been so nauseous and it was getting worse and worse everyday and then I woke up yesterday completely fine. I got the tiniest bit sick yesterday afternoon but it went away quickly. It's very strange, I also feel fine again this morning.

I am anxious for my scan on monday too I can't believe it's only wednesday lol

 

[NDTaber9211]

I'm so sorry for everyone who have had to deal with such horrible situations. I've only had 1 mmc at 7 weeks. The whole procedure went smoothly but it really messed me up emotionally. I can't even imagine what it's like to have it happen multiple times and/or father along.

 

[zmzerbe]

Thanks Taber And it doesn't matter if you lose one child or 12, you are still grieving the loss of a child regardless of how far along that baby was. I look at your situation though and have a similar though process, I think, "it must be tough losing a baby that far along" because all of my losses have been before 6 weeks. I am 7 weeks and a few days and I already feel so bonded to this baby that I couldn't imagine losing him/her.

 

[NDTaber9211]

I'm too scared to believe this pregnancy is real. Once I hear the heartbeat I think I'll ok.

 

[NavyLadybug]

Same here Taber, I'm honestly terrified of thinking it's real. I've already bonded with my baby, despite trying not to to much (as horrible as that sounds) for fear of losing it too. My husband is very supportive and upbeat, its always "you and the baby", "Magnus and the Baby" or "the Baby can have that"

 

[zmzerbe]

Navy - that's how my husband is too. He is always including the baby in everything and it's so sweet. I still don't think he quite understands the whole miscarriage thing to be honest though. I don't think it has ever effected him emotionally, but he has always been there for support.

Taber - They didn't find a heartbeat with my 6 week scan and I know that's awfully early anyways, but I can't help but hold my breath until I see if... I'm hoping it will be there on monday.

 

[jtink28]

zmzerbe, i'm sure the hb will be there. at my 6 week scan (i was 6w exactly), the doctor really had to dig around (it was painful!), and even then, the heartbeat was just a tiny flashing, and we only saw it for a minute. he was very shocked to see it that early, so i'm positive yours will be there monday!

 

[zmzerbe]

zmzerbe, i'm sure the hb will be there. at my 6 week scan (i was 6w exactly), the doctor really had to dig around (it was painful!), and even then, the heartbeat was just a tiny flashing, and we only saw it for a minute. he was very shocked to see it that early, so i'm positive yours will be there monday!

Thank you so much it means a lot to hear that. I struggle with anxiety on a daily basis so thinking everything with be alright is very hard sometimes.

 

[NDTaber9211]

I'm having no symptoms today and that has me nervous.

 

[NavyLadybug]

I feel you on the anxiety, Zmzerbe, I have GAD and PTSD and it makes it so hard some days to get my mind away from the upcoming ultrasound and the thought of no growth or heartbeat.

Taber, that can be normal. This early, its normal to fluxuate

 

[zmzerbe]

I feel you on the anxiety, Zmzerbe, I have GAD and PTSD and it makes it so hard some days to get my mind away from the upcoming ultrasound and the thought of no growth or heartbeat.

Taber, that can be normal. This early, its normal to fluxuate

PTSD is hard to live with. My grandma suffers a great deal from it and I definitely have it to some degree. In 2011 when hurricane Irene hit we lost our homes and our jobs and were basically stuck in the midst of the hurricane and it was a very terrifying experience. To this day I have a really hard time remaining calm during a rainstorm or when I see a river with a high water level. I won't even go swimming unless it's in a pool.

 

[NavyLadybug]

My grandmother does as well, she and I actually suffer from it for the same reasons even though they were 40 years apart. We both have it to a degree from our struggles with miscarriage, I get turned up into a panic at the sight of a positive test (despite wanting it so badly, which makes it very hard to deal with) or anything regarding something that could be wrong and we were both abused, her as an adult and I as a child, and so its made us both hermits and very socially "disabled" if you will. People think that PTSD is only for war (which is very misguided) and so it makes it hard to come out in the open with it if I'm having an attack or if I've been presented with a trigger.

 

[zmzerbe]

Yes, I understand that fully. My grandma was first diagnosed with it after an accident she had in an elevator actually. She used to be a psychiatrist in the VA hospital and she worked on the 19th floor or something and one day on her way home from work, the elevator got stuck between the 16th and 17th floor and after a few minutes just started free falling very quickly until it came to a stop on the 3rd floor (the floor numbers could be a little bit off) but since then she has been very socially disabled as you said. The hurricane definitely made it worse and in the last few years she seems to be almost unraveling because no one is taking her seriously or understanding what she is going through.

 

[NavyLadybug]

Omg that would terrify ANYONE, I don't even wanna think about that, I don't like elevators and stairwells to begin with.

 

[zmzerbe]

Omg that would terrify ANYONE, I don't even wanna think about that, I don't like elevators and stairwells to begin with.

Yes exactly. When she came to visit a school with me, the 'model' dorm room that they showed everyone was on the 7th floor and the group took the elevator but my gram walked all the way up the stairs. She WILL not take an elevator anymore.

 

[NavyLadybug]

I don't blame her one bit!!

 

[KozmikKitten]

OK Ladies - I have done it. I contacted a different OB office (the one that saw me for my last 2 m/c's) and they are seeing me for a "pregnancy confirmation" apt on Friday. I will be asking for progesterone testing and will ask for (but likely not get) hcg testing. Is there anything else I should ask for?
Depending on how well the appointment goes, I might cancel the apt I have at the other clinic which is for 8+2

 

[NavyLadybug]

They should DEFINITELY do an HCG Quant, if you really push for it and explain your MCs and concerns usually they will give you a Progesterone test. Beg for it if you have to, if the results are fine then awesome, if its low then you'll be able to take pride in knowing you got something done that needed to be done.

 

[NavyLadybug]

EEEEE! Three of the clothing sets I bought arrived!!! The Boy Onesies, the Girl Pants and Shirt set and the unisex onesies and pant set!!!

 

[babyjan]

Hey ladies

Hope everyone is doing well! I'm gonna catch up on everything soon

I have a question guys
I'm in serious pain! I'm really struggling with my left lower wisdom tooth! It's definitely infected it's swollen, red and inflamed and I can't swallow or talk, my left ear hurts too all the way down to my throat.

I've had this issue before on my widom tooth and dentist prescribed antibiotics and told me to take painkiller

I've taken two paracetamols now as I was extremely desperate now I'm worried?! Is it safe to take these?