August '14 Sunflowers. 27 angels. 48 pink, 28 blue. 74 HERE!!

[glbaby1]

Do any of you ladies have suggestions for gas relief? Some nights my stomach feels so tight from it, that and nausea from ms is putting a number on what I can stomach eating

Have you tried to eat a few Tums? Not sure if the nausea will prevent you from trying it, but with all of my pregnancies (this is #4), Tums were my saving grace and I carry them in my purse. And doctors say that they are ok, especially since they are loaded with calcium.

 

[addy1]

Hi ladies... hope everyone is having a good day!

I had my scan today and I am SO confused! So I know 6w 2d is still very early, so I tried to prepare myself to not be too concerned if there isn't a heartbeat yet. There wasn't, but, there also wasn't a yolk sac. The gestational sac was there, but she looked for a good few minutes and couldn't find a yolk sac or embryo in it. She stressed to not worry, and said that based on the scan she would put me at between 5 and 6 weeks. I'll have another scan around 8 or so weeks, and she said at that scan we will for sure see the yolk sac, embryo, and heartbeat.

Now, if I hadn't been charting and had no idea of my ovulation pattern, I'd probably be able to just shrug and accept that it was too early haha: yeah that's what I'd do! *sarcasm*). Based on FF, I ovulated on November 17th and it looks like implantation happened at 5dpo. That puts me at 6w 2d, due August 10th. If I went by LMP, I'd be due August 8th, so that would bump me UP to 6w 4d. Looking at my chart, I just don't feel it's possible I o'd any later. I took my FRER at 11dpo and got a pretty clear positive. Here's my FF for reference... https://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/44dbe2

Now I'm kind of wishing I hadn't had such an early scan... it's giving me more to stress over. I've had too many symptoms and my betas more than doubled in 48 hours early on, so I feel very optimistic. But there's still that part of me that feels it's impossible that I'm any less than 6 weeks along, and that not seeing a yolk sac is a bad thing. What do you ladies think? Has anyone else experienced or known someone who did not see a yolk sac at about 6 weeks and had a healthy, normal pregnancy?

Thanks ladies!

My doctor won't send anyone for an ultrasound until at least 7 weeks for this reason. She says it causes so much worry. I know that when I went with my second DD, I was just about two weeks off my date. I thought I was 10 weeks along, and ended up being 8.5. She is a happy and healthy 20 month old now! I know it is so hard not to worry, but you just never know with dates and ovulation. Unless you had IVF, there is no way really to know what is happening inside. Good luck for your next scan, I KNOW you will see a beautiful HB!

 

[addy1]

I got a scan date today I go on the 31st. Will be 9 weeks, so hopefully will see a cute little baby forming I originally was supposed to wait until Jan. 16th. I am going to push the second u/s back until early Feb, so we can possibly find out the gender. (We found out at 14 weeks with our second).

I am feeling a bit better, (had a bad stomach bug), but my nausea is still there. My stomach is also sticking out quite a bit by the end of the day. I am not sure how long I am going to be able to hide this from work. With my second, I was in mat. pants by 9 weeks. The third time, things definitely seem to be stretching out a lot faster.

Congrats to all the new BFP's! Look forward to chatting with everyone

 

[KitteyKat2010]

ladies. I am due August 28th, 2014

 

[PnkPolkaDots]

. I know that when I went with my second DD, I was just about two weeks off my date. I thought I was 10 weeks along, and ended up being 8.5. She is a happy and healthy 20 month old now!

Thanks Addy! That made smile.

I guess you're right, that unless IVF is done there's no way to know exactly what is happening no matter how carefully we watch the signs. I've already decided that for baby #2 I'm demanding no ultrasound until at least 8 weeks!

 

[HWPG]

Have my scan in the morning (830a EST), along with SB (hers at noon, not sure of the time zone). Wish us healthy heart beats and snuggly beans (completely selfish request )

 

[tori0713]

Welcome new BFPs!

HWPG and SB, can't wait to hear about your u/s's!

Shana: I actually don't have the ability to throw up, pretty awesome, but at times I wish I did. It's an all day sickness, and it's getting very old. I have a lifetime supply of Zofran for my stomach issue and it's not even helping, so I'm just rolling with the punches. Drinking lots of water and eating saltines to get through the day.

 

[Briansbabe198]

Hey ladies my edd is August 23. This is 6 the pregnancy 3rd child had three miscarriages 13 years ago

 

[PnkPolkaDots]

Good luck HWPG and SB! So excited for you both. As far as it being a selfish request we're all rooting for you, of course.

Tori, I get a constant nausea all day too, but seabands have been keeping it at a much lower grade. Have you tried those? I'm a bit jealous that you don't throw up! I've always had a sensitive stomach and am very prone to throwing up. If I'm too hot, eat junk without eating well first, motion sickness, etc. But at the same time I can imagine it could be frustrating since throwing up gives some relief.

Welcome Brian's babe! I'm so sorry you've experienced so many miscarriages. Wishing you a happy and healthy nine months... This is a great group of ladies!

 

[KirinM]

Hi ladies... hope everyone is having a good day!

I had my scan today and I am SO confused! So I know 6w 2d is still very early, so I tried to prepare myself to not be too concerned if there isn't a heartbeat yet. There wasn't, but, there also wasn't a yolk sac. The gestational sac was there, but she looked for a good few minutes and couldn't find a yolk sac or embryo in it. She stressed to not worry, and said that based on the scan she would put me at between 5 and 6 weeks. I'll have another scan around 8 or so weeks, and she said at that scan we will for sure see the yolk sac, embryo, and heartbeat.

Now, if I hadn't been charting and had no idea of my ovulation pattern, I'd probably be able to just shrug and accept that it was too early haha: yeah that's what I'd do! *sarcasm*). Based on FF, I ovulated on November 17th and it looks like implantation happened at 5dpo. That puts me at 6w 2d, due August 10th. If I went by LMP, I'd be due August 8th, so that would bump me UP to 6w 4d. Looking at my chart, I just don't feel it's possible I o'd any later. I took my FRER at 11dpo and got a pretty clear positive. Here's my FF for reference... https://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/44dbe2

Now I'm kind of wishing I hadn't had such an early scan... it's giving me more to stress over. I've had too many symptoms and my betas more than doubled in 48 hours early on, so I feel very optimistic. But there's still that part of me that feels it's impossible that I'm any less than 6 weeks along, and that not seeing a yolk sac is a bad thing. What do you ladies think? Has anyone else experienced or known someone who did not see a yolk sac at about 6 weeks and had a healthy, normal pregnancy?

Thanks ladies!

I agree that it looks like implantation was later maybe even 10dpo that would put you back a bit. My scan put me back and I was also convinced it couldn't be right because of my early bfp and hcg levels but now I'm pretty sure I had my dates wrong by at least 4 days which makes a huge difference for baby.

Please don't google. I was distraught yesterday and even though baby forums are great and have huge amounts of information some of the information posted is wrong and can be frightening.

 

[KirinM]

All day nausea is tiring but reassuring. I felt fine for about an hour yesterday and had convinced myself, despite seeing a heartbeat on Monday, that everything was going wrong.

Have had to stop drinking coffee and am living on toast because I cannot stomach making anything else. I think if someone else was cooking I'd be okay but I can't bear being in the kitchen at the moment. Urgh.

 

[mrsswaffer]

Yesterday, I had a tiny bit of brown spotting, but none today so far. I feel like the nausea has stepped up a bit today too. I feel like I might puke at any point! I need to eat something, I guess.

 

[KirinM]

Had a call from the EPU as I was in such a panic yesterday and called them saying their dates can't be right because of my hcg levels.

Feeling very reassured. They said they don't use early scans to date for this exact reasons. Everything could be out by a day or two and it just causes anxiety. She said every woman is different and my hcg levels gave them no cause for concern. They would have been worried if nothing had been seen but they were able to say it's in the right place.

Pinkpolkadot - they didn't mean they would expect to see an embryo, literally mean anything. Gestational sac would be included in that 'anything'.

I'm going to go from my slightly adjusted date ignoring the spotting before full AF arrived which makes me 5+6 today and due 14 August.

Annnnnnd relax

 

[mrsswaffer]

Crumpets consumed, feeling a lot better.

 

[KirinM]

I've just had a croissant from the work cafe. Also feeling a lot better.

 

[MummyJade]

Kirinm you now have the same due date as me!

Im having waves of feeling sick... Never was like this with my daughter... I want food but nothing seems nice! Ill be glad when Friday comes so I can know everything is good...

Anyone noticed their mood changing? I seem to have a short temper (shorter then normal) and I get pissy quickly over nothing! Like today I had to get mum some wrapping paper but they didn't have what she needed so she had to choose another and.she annoyed me.. But she didnt actually do anything wrong only asked what they had! x

 

[KirinM]

Kirinm you now have the same due date as me!

Im having waves of feeling sick... Never was like this with my daughter... I want food but nothing seems nice! Ill be glad when Friday comes so I can know everything is good...

Anyone noticed their mood changing? I seem to have a short temper (shorter then normal) and I get pissy quickly over nothing! Like today I had to get mum some wrapping paper but they didn't have what she needed so she had to choose another and.she annoyed me.. But she didnt actually do anything wrong only asked what they had! x

Due date buddies!

I'm short tempered but I think it's because I feel sick and tired. I really wanted to be one of those energetic exercising pregnant people but I just want to get into pyjamas, watch crap tv and eat toast! Am booked in for a gym class on Friday so will attempt to go to that but so far I've ended up cancelling my classes as the time gets closer!

 

[MummyJade]

Yay! Hopefully my dates won't change come Friday!

Yeah thats me all over! I just wanna do nothing! I was tempted to go on school run in pjs this morning! I wanna spring clean my house but not energy to do it! I wanna be in bed and sleep! X

 

[mysteriouseye]

Hey Ladies can I join? Due 6th August 2014 got my Scan date 22/01/2014 and I got a feeling it will be a girl xx

 

[mrsswaffer]

Ahh, my first ever graze box couldn't have come on a better day. Nibble nibble nibble!