April Diamonds!! [2016 Rainbows]

[NavyLadybug]

I don't think anyone had scans today, Sophie, but I think someone has one tomorrow and mine is Fri and I think 2-3 ladies have on on Monday!!

 

[PJS1982]

Welcome, PJ!! So sorry for your losses, sweetheart, I know they must have been tough. :Hugs:
With your medical EDD what would the day be? What team are you?

Thank you

My EDD is April 18 2016. I am team "anything healthy"! My 3 year old's birthday is April 25 so that will be fun. I'll have two sets of double birthdays. My older two are oct 6 and oct 7.

 

[NavyLadybug]

Team Purple it is PJ! We have double birthdays as well, my birthday is July 3rd and my son's is July 2nd. If this baby follows my son's lead (he was a preemie at 35 weeks) then this baby will be born very close to my husband's which is March 24th

Welcome Bella! So sorry for your losses sweetie. What team are you rooting for?

 

[zmzerbe]

Awesome news on the scan sophie! And welcome ladies!

 

[ksierra44]

Anybody have right or left side lower abdomen pains

 

[ksierra44]

Anybody have right or left side lower abdomen pains? I kept getting them on the left side front above my hip today and now when i get up and move around i get iton my right and occasionally when just sitting

 

[NavyLadybug]

Sounds like 3 things, possibly round ligament pain which is normal (mine was always on the right with DS) and it could just be general soreness from where the baby implanted on that side or it could be your corpus luteum which is a cyst like formation that forms after an egg is released and sticks around for a while if pregnancy happens

 

[zmzerbe]

ksierra - Not sure what that could be, how would you describe the pains? I get the occasional menstrual type cramp pains in my uterus, I know it's from the uterus growing however because it's exactly the same feeling I had with my son.

 

[ksierra44]

Most of my pain has been on the right up until today . Some normal light period cramping on and off sometimes too but today its like a pinching on the left

 

[NavyLadybug]

Lala, are you around sweetie? Haven't heard from you either lately.

 

[zmzerbe]

Most of my pain has been on the right up until today . Some normal light period cramping on and off sometimes too but today its like a pinching on the left

It could very well be the feeling of your uterus starting to expand slightly. Your body is now starting to tell your uterus, ok this baby is getting bigger, we need to make some room.

 

[Lala77]

Hey ladies ... So I needed a little space because I started getting some anxiety hyper-focusing everyday on my pregnancy. I want to give an update because I have some VERY mixed feelings and now I'm seeking out encouragement to resolve some new anxiety. So I had an ultrasound today and I had a heartbeat!! Im even a little ahead of schedule if you go by my day of ovulation! The heartbeat was 126 with a fetal pole and everything. Im am now passed both of my MCs regarding development. This Sunday I will be passing my latest MC regarding length of time. I really want this baby. I was cautiously so happy when I left my appointment. My husband and I were choked up and threw names around. Then ... I got my BETA HCG number and Progesterone ... And I can't shake the feeling things are going south :0( I have another ultra sound next Wednesday and I'm petrified. My mom and hubby are trying to encourage me to not stress but I can't help it. Here are a list of my numbers with my ones from today.
July 6th = LMP
July 24 = ovulation
Aug 4th = BFP FRER
Aug 5th = HCG: 69 Progesterone:18
Aug 7th= HCG: 179
Aug 17th = HCG: 7798 progesterone: 17
Aug 26th = HCG: 29,829 progesterone: 11
My nurse practitioner said everything looks good and that I'm going to be put on progesterone suppositories to be on the safe side. She said my numbers and fetal development are all where it should be :0( I just don't believe her. I have had some morning sickness (not at all like with my daughter) and fatigue but I don't know if it's my imagination ... It feels like it's dissipating.

Please give me honest opinions/thoughts ...

 

[NavyLadybug]

Lala, very good on the supplements, you clearly need them. You HCG however is perfect. It is very normal and expected for your HCG to slow down on its doubling time after you not only reach 6000 but also get past the 6 week mark and it often takes 96-120 hours to double at that point I have faith in you and little bean!!!!

It's also completely normal to be worried and anxious after losses and its perfectly reasonable.

 

[zmzerbe]

Hey ladies ... So I needed a little space because I started getting some anxiety hyper-focusing everyday on my pregnancy. I want to give an update because I have some VERY mixed feelings and now I'm seeking out encouragement to resolve some new anxiety. So I had an ultrasound today and I had a heartbeat!! Im even a little ahead of schedule if you go by my day of ovulation! The heartbeat was 126 with a fetal pole and everything. Im am now passed both of my MCs regarding development. This Sunday I will be passing my latest MC regarding length of time. I really want this baby. I was cautiously so happy when I left my appointment. My husband and I were choked up and threw names around. Then ... I got my BETA HCG number and Progesterone ... And I can't shake the feeling things are going south :0( I have another ultra sound next Wednesday and I'm petrified. My mom and hubby are trying to encourage me to not stress but I can't help it. Here are a list of my numbers with my ones from today.
July 6th = LMP
July 24 = ovulation
Aug 4th = BFP FRER
Aug 5th = HCG: 69 Progesterone:18
Aug 7th= HCG: 179
Aug 17th = HCG: 7798 progesterone: 17
Aug 26th = HCG: 29,829 progesterone: 11
My nurse practitioner said everything looks good and that I'm going to be put on progesterone suppositories to be on the safe side. She said my numbers and fetal development are all where it should be :0( I just don't believe her. I have had some morning sickness (not at all like with my daughter) and fatigue but I don't know if it's my imagination ... It feels like it's dissipating.

Please give me honest opinions/thoughts ...

I know how you feel with this, even though with my first scan we didn't see a hb, the baby was measuring right where it should have been and at that point I had JUST made it past my previous losses time wise and development of the baby. I just had such a hard time believing the possibility that everything was going to be Okay.

I think the reassurance came when I had my 8 week scan and baby was still measuring right on and we found a heartbeat. I think that you will be able to tell when you have reached 'peace' with this pregnancy. I feel like I am ALMOST there... DH and I haven't even brought up names into a conversation as we are both on the edge of our seats.

 

[NavyLadybug]

So ladies, I made a decision today. I'm going to get the Panorama Genetic Test. Cost for the test is 795$ but insurance will cover most of it and I'll only have to pay 100-200$ in my co-pay which we can easily afford. So I'm going to basically be skipping the genetic testing done by my Dr (All she has to do is sign my paper saying she authorizes the test due my high risk nature) and have the one I want done. They're coming around the 8th of Sept (When I'll be 9 weeks) and will be testing for 10 separate disorders (Including sex linked traits) so about 10 days after my blood is taken I'll know if my baby is low or high risk and if it's a boy or a girl.

 

[ksierra44]

Most of my pain has been on the right up until today . Some normal light period cramping on and off sometimes too but today its like a pinching on the left

 

[Lala77]

navy ... I want the test! Does it go farther with genetic testing? I'm 38 and I want to be prepared!

Ksierra, it sounds good that the pain is moving around instead of staying in one place intensely. When do you have an ultra sound?

So I found a website that made me feel so much better about my HCG numbers. I want to share it because I found it to be VERY informative. I'm no longer worried about my BETA HCG numbers:

https://www.babymed.com/is-my-hcg-blood-level-normal#

I would like to hear about other people's experiences with low progesterone. I have never had this before! It's making me so nervous! Anyway have a nice day everyone!

Oh Sophie! I'm glad things are going well for you!!

 

[NavyLadybug]

This is the website: https://www.panoramatest.com/en/expecting-parents/about-panorama

They have 4 separate tests available, I definitely suggest giving them a call if you are interested because they are VERY helpful and informative and willing to work with you!

 

[NavyLadybug]

Tomorrow is the big day and I am terrified, I've been shaking all morning and I just want the day would hurry and end so I could sleep and then be on the way to my appt. I'll have no one there with me and as silly as it sounds, I'd do anything to have someone there to hold my hand, because no matter the outcome I'm going to cry, I just hope they are happy tears.

 

[KozmikKitten]

Navy - I'll be thinking about you all day tomorrow and looking for your update!

Yesterday I took another digi and it was 3+, so I am officially DONE testing now.
I had a terrible scare yesterday; after lunch I nearly passed out and my friend had to lower me to the ground or I would have fallen. Called my OB who said I was dehydrated and need to eat more protein. Just hoping that's all it was and not some other sign of bad things. Trying to stay positive but its hard!