April showers bring May BABIES!

[sunshine85]

So update girls..

I couldn't bear waiting until Tuesday for a scan so my ob told me to come right on in today.

Monday I was at ER and they said I was 6 weeks and no hb so to basically prepare for miscarriage


Today the u/s tech measured me at 5w6day and said according to my lmp I am supposed to be 5w2days so I am good. Also she saw the flickering of a hb! I still cannot believe it of course but this has put my mind a bit at ease. I think God is telling me to relax and stuff.

I want to jump with joy but don't wanna jinx myself. Anyway thought I'd share this update.


Fx for all our sticky beans

 

[prachipie]

Sunshine! OMG, that is great news!! I'm so glad they did a scan and you didn't have to wait another week!!! From what I've heard, 5 weeks is super early to see a heartbeat, so hopefully you have a strong sticky bean in there. Congrats!

JJBubbbles, I'm so happy to hear about your brother's scan. What a relief. I can't believe the reception staff was so inconsiderate, but Khigg is right, just get past them to the doctor and then you can talk about your concerns with someone who actually knows what's going on.

AFM, doctor's appointment tomorrow morning. FINALLY! Haha, yeah I had no clue about home doppler either, but they are a real thing. I rented one from babybeats, they cost something like $500-600 but you can rent them for $20 or so a month. Just getting to hear the heartbeat a week early (and on mother's day!) was so worth it!

 

[Khigg19]

What's the update on everyone? I'm feeling pms-y on CD24. Not sure when AF is due or when I'll test. Probably CD30 is AF hasn't shown up.

 

[Fellowes79]

Hi everyone! I'm back. So AF is due on the 24th, but it started on Saturday! Super light and now brown and barely there (sorry!) argh.
How is everyone else?
Prachipie how was your appt ?
Khigg- how are you and your sis??
Jjbubbles- how's your bro?
That was a lot if questions

 

[jjbubbles28]

Brother is well, granted but didn't do scan yet. as for us we are going away this weekend and going for the gold.
Husband still out of work for his broken wrist so he is extra frisky BOOYAH!
Have a great Memorial Day!

 

[prachipie]

Appointment was great! We got to see the little guy (I'm convinced its a boy!), strong heartbeat, 176, and my blood work was all good. So things seem to be progressing as normal! Also baby dated EXACTLY when FF predicated I ovulated, which was pretty cool. At first the doctor thought I would be a week further along but I explained that I was charting and I think I O'd late. I'm glad I was charting or I would have been worried that the baby was measuring behind.

I have another scan in 2.5 weeks, and I'm set up for all my monthly appointments through September. Starting feel like this is really happening!!

Oh other random thing, I bought a ClearBlue digital OPK pack when we were TTC, and I never used a bunch of the strips. I know they can be pricey, and I have like 18 of them that I hate to throw away. If anyone is interested, PM me your address and I'll mail them out to you.

 

[Khigg19]

So was that it fellowes? This process is really starting to dragggg. I really thought I'd get pregnant in my first or second cycle. I'm on CD26 (longest cycle is 29), and still crampy, no AF yet, but I'm anticipating it happening within a day or 2. What are we doing wrong?!

Jjbubbles, do they hope to so the scan soon?
Sunshine, any updates?
Prachipie, that's awesome!

 

[sunshine85]

So was that it fellowes? This process is really starting to dragggg. I really thought I'd get pregnant in my first or second cycle. I'm on CD26 (longest cycle is 29), and still crampy, no AF yet, but I'm anticipating it happening within a day or 2. What are we doing wrong?!

Jjbubbles, do they hope to so the scan soon?
Sunshine, any updates?
Prachipie, that's awesome!

I had a scan and appt with the high risk ob on Monday. He said baby had strong hb and I have gotten to hear it. I know that should make me happy but last time I heard a hb twice and still miscarried. So I am still skeptical. DH still doesn't know I am preggo. Nope haven't told him. Anyway doc also said I am measuring right as of monday I was 6w4days crl is 4.5mm whatever that means lol. I don't feel preggo, I have had bouts of nausea and sore nips off and on, but my face has such bad acne, I guess hormones. I pee normal not a whole bunch really. The high risk said to continue my progesterone/baby aspirin regimen as it can't hurt. My progesterone level was 58. The baby aspirin id what he advises recurrent miscarriers. Basically fingers crossed baby keeps growing and staying strong and on track. I cannot bear a fourth loss, it is on my mind constantly.

 

[Khigg19]

So I'm on cd30 and decided to test with my SMU.. Walmart cheapie had a faint positive... Grabbed a clear blue and used it with my 3rd pee of the day, and it said positive!! Holy moly! I'm in shock and disbelief.

 

[Mikihob]

Congrats Khigg!! How exciting!!

 

[jjbubbles28]

AHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!! Khigg!!!!! I am so happy for you!!!!

 

[Khigg19]

I can't even believe it, jjbubbles.. No signs (except my mile pace plummeted and on Thursday when I went for a run, my cervix hurt.. I thought I was just about to start), no symptoms and we were very relaxed on the BDing schedule this month. I'm going to the woman's center tomorrow to confirm it. Also, my DH was offered and pretty much guaranteed a new job with a pay raise, less hours (right now he's working 60+) and health benefits (his current job doesn't offer benefits).

How was your weekend away? Spectacular I hope

 

[jjbubbles28]

That is great about your husband! what does he do? Weekend was great. Although cold feet came as we laid in his mothers bed. We had no time alone and instead did it last night and will continue throughout this week. We did manage to do it Monday and Wednesday of last week also, but not sure of O. I'm not temping, no opks, nothing. Should be due from last Thursday through this Thursday. We shall see.

 

[jjbubbles28]

Prachipie, apt sounds great! So happy for you! Why are you convinced its a boy so early?

 

[Khigg19]

You know what's funny is I didn't do anything to track O last month, and we were so relaxed on BDing (in fact we missed the vital days that my app roughly predicts) I thought for sure we were out. I think relaxing really helped. We also used preseed last cycle, but didnt insert and not the recommended dose.

My appt is tomorrow morning to confirm, they couldn't squeeze me in today. I'm nervous because I don't believe it, but I keep telling myself AF hasn't shown and with 2 positive test, I have to be.

It would be a career change for DH. He currently drives/delivers for FedEx, the new opportunity is as Director of Maintenance for a nursing home. He goes in tonight, and I'm so nervous!

You're next jjbubbles you have to be!

 

[jjbubbles28]

Thats what they say...relax!
So, we'll see. Going for a double header tonight, but I just got off a 14 hour, 3 hour commute shift. Luckily off tomorrow. I am NOT testing until Fathers Day if no AF. Even not sure Id tell hubby if I was, God forbid something happened. He doesn't handle those things well. I have to hide when his fish die. Am supposed to be off of these forums, but will check in for your appt. Good luck!

 

[Khigg19]

Well, home test and clinic test were both negative today. Wouldn't do a blood test and asked me to come back on Friday. Didn't say anything about a chemical pregnancy, thought maybe my urine was diluted or it was too early.. the woman helping me is expecting a positive on Friday, but I'm devastated. Going to buy more clear blue for tomorrow morning, but now I'm thinking it was all just too good to be true.

 

[prachipie]

Oh Khigg! I saw the first post on this page and was ready to celebrate with you. What a roller coaster! Don't give up hope though. What time was your appointment? Did you hold it in for awhile before POS? I'm still hopeful for you on Friday. Are you going to to test again tomorrow morning?

JJ-ha, we're kind of convinced it is boy for a couple of reasons. The first being the whole Shuttles method/theory (basically that male sperm swim faster but die quicker and female are slower but live longer). In my head I was hoping to time BD a few days before O to up the chances for a girl, but of course, O doesn't come when you plan and the only time we BD during my fertile period was O day. Also, I haven't really been that nauseated or anything, which they means it is more likely to be a boy (something about the increased estrogen when you carry a girl increasing nausea). Of course this is all old wives tales, so who knows! I would love a girl, but of course I'd love a little boy too.

 

[Khigg19]

My appt was at 10am. I woke up at 7:45 and went pee, not thinking anything of it until after. Then I drank 2 diet/caffeine free cokes.. I was thirsty! Lol. I thought I would be ok because on Sunday my positive test were 2nd and 3rd pees of the day, but I hardly drank anything on Sunday because I was busy getting reay for church, church, and prepping for a cook out.

I don't know what to think.. I've never had a positive test before and I've never been late. Today is cd 33 so still early, but now I'm thinking chemical. I called my dr and asked for a blood test, but they treated me like I was stupid and ask why I didn't just take another at home test, so I hung up on them.. And of course planned parenthood is closed on Wednesdays so I'm stuck waiting... I HATE WAITING!

I went out and bought more clear blue and will test first thing tomorrow morning.

 

[jjbubbles28]

I cant imagine how you are feeling, but the truth is af didnt come yet. So lets hope that this was just a weird situation and hope Friday comes really quick! I will be thinking of you!