April Diamonds!! [2016 Rainbows]

[NavyLadybug]

Kozmik, I had that happen a lot EVERY TIME I was pregnant and for me it's because my blood sugar plummets when I get pregnant and I have to eat more to keep it up because coupled with my gestational hypertension it would hit hard. Showers are the worst for me, they make me feel.faint every time

 

[zmzerbe]

I was the same way, I don't remember exactly what it was called, but my doctor told me I was hypoglycemic? I think. Anyways, If I didn't keep enough in my system my blood sugar and blood pressure would get extremely low and I would pass out. The first time it happened was so scary and I almost thought I had a seizure. My husband would have to sit on the toilet while I was showering or be in the shower with me because I would regularly pass out in the shower.

 

[zmzerbe]

I've been checking my blood pressure and stuff this time around too and yesterday I got 95 over 55 so I feel like this time around is probably going to be very similar.

 

[NavyLadybug]

Yes, Hypoglycemic is the medical term I'm had it to a degree my entire life but when I'm pregnant its worse ten times over. I feel you on the DH in the bathroom!! Mine would either leave the door open and peek in if he was watching DS or he would sit in there with me and/or shower with me. He's been worried sick about me taking showers now that he's away

 

[zmzerbe]

aww I bet I couldn't imagine not having dh in the house at least while I'm showering. When I was pregnant with DS it was to the point where I wouldn't shower if dh wasn't home... He was never gone long enough for it to matter too much, but I just never felt safe showering.

 

[NavyLadybug]

The way I cope with it is taking cold showers. I like cold water, so for me is wasn't a big deal and the cold helps me feel less faint, kinda grounds me so to speak.

 

[NDTaber9211]

Lala77
I agree with navy, hcg is looking great. I'm on progesterone also. I was on it before when was taking Clomid and ttc. It helped me go from a level 9 to 14.9. They might be gross but they definitely help

Navy
Go you for getting the testing. I'd look into it but I'm on a ppo insurance plan so I know it won't be covered at all. I do wish we could go with you tomorrow! it's not silly at all wanting someone there. Is Dh working?

Ksierra
With the pain moving around hopefully it is your uterus stretching. Keep us posted.

KozmikKittenur
that's so scary, I'm glad your ok! how are you feeling today?

Afm 5 days until scan and I'm definitely starting to freak. Still not having any symptoms really. Breasts were pretty sore yesterday but that went away. No ms, no fatigue, no frequent urination, nothing. This has me really worried. Symptoms going away was the first sign of my mmc. Ugh I hate this. I did take an internet cheapie test to make me feel better. The lines popped up blazing right away so that helped. I hate this waiting game.

 

[zmzerbe]

That makes sense, I am not one to be able to take a cold shower though haha so that would never work for me. When I would feel faint though I would sit down in the tub and open the shower curtain and stick my head out for some fresher air. My showers were never very hot either.

 

[KozmikKitten]

Taber - thanks for asking. I am back to feeling like myself today. I hear you on the no symptoms thing. I have none, and its really disconcerting. I wish I was getting sick or having sore boobs!

 

[mommyof2peas]

Can I join you all? Pregnant after two loses. I haven't read through the thread but Im heading to do that now

 

[firsttimer123]

Any scans this weekend?? I have mine on Monday morning. Last few days I have felt awful, so tired and nauseous can barely get off the couch. I am a teacher so I only have one more week of summer break... Not sure how I'll teach feeling like this. Or how you ladies do this with other babies, I just couldn't imagine!

 

[zmzerbe]

Firsttimer honestly I deal with it mostly at work and it's pretty bad, specially because no one knows yet. When I get home, my son and husband do a pretty good job occupying themselves. I get home at 6 and bedtime is at 7:30 so I push through it as much as I can. The last few weeks have included a lot of cuddles instead of much playing.

 

[KozmikKitten]

firsttimer - my first scan is Monday as well, in the afternoon. I'll be 6+2 then. I hope you start feeling better before you have to go back to work!

 

[NavyLadybug]

Taber, DH left for deployment last Monday. He won't be back home until late Nov or Early Dec.

Welcome Mommyof2peas!! Glad to have you, but so sorry for your losses sweetheart! What team are you on this time around?

Fisttimer, I have mine tomorrow morning at 8AM sharp.

 

[NDTaber9211]

Navy- I didn't know your husband was military. What does he do?

I'm thinking about asking for another hcg. I haven't checked it since it was 936 so I'm getting worried it isn't rising like it should. My anxiety is really kicking in. I keep freaking myself out. Deep breaths only help so much.

 

[NavyLadybug]

He's in the U.S Navy and works on the Aircraft Carriers as part of the group that runs air traffic control and prepping the planes for launch off of the deck.

I'm sure that if you requested it, that you Dr would allow a simple blood draw to ease your fears. It doesn't hurt to ask!

 

[mommyof2peas]

Purple I really just want healthy. April 29th

 

[firsttimer123]

Good luck tomorrow navy let us know how it goes!!

 

[firsttimer123]

When did you guys stArt showing, either prev pregnancy or this one?? I am 7 weeks sat and there's no difference, my belly doesn't feel hard or anything! Am I abnormal lol

 

[NavyLadybug]

It'll be a while depending on your physique. I'm heavier so with DS I didn't show til about 20 weeks and it was really only rounding out my stomach more than additional size and bump. But my friend is a size 3 and she started showing about 10sih weeks with a teeny, cute little bump