Beach Bumps - July Rainbows

[mackjess]

And I just had a good strong round of feeling nauseous after I ate my breakfast. enough that I stood up to head to the restroom before I realized it was going to pass. it always amuses me how reassured I am after I feel sick.

And on another note, my dh had his friends over for beer and football this weekend so I think I'm gonna go clean the toilets now while I'm feeling better.

 

[girlinyork]

My MIL just popped around. I showed her the heartbeat on the doppler and she burst into tears. It was sweet. Then she went online with me and ordered me two maternity dresses as Christmas presents. Really touching

 

[mackjess]

That is so sweet, they say boys usually have a higher heartbeat if it tells you what the rate is.

 

[girlinyork]

I purposely got one without a heartbeat display because I didn't want to worry if it was lower end of normal. Bubs has always had a strong heartbeat. Not sure bubs likes the doppler as he swims away from it a few seconds after I find his heartbeat lol

 

[bethneebabe]

Awe Mack!! Glad to hear you're a but naseus. I know that always makes me feel better too.

 

[girlinyork]

My MIL has ordered me two dresses for Christmas

https://www.newlook.com/shop/matern...vy-bead-embellished-tie-waist-dress_263817041

https://www.newlook.com/shop/maternity/shop-department/maternity-red-polka-dot-dress_268749469

I can't really put off buying maternity clothes much longer as my stuff is already starting to struggle at the seams so I'm glad she bit the bullet instead of me and got them.

 

[mackjess]

OK ladies, now I'm scared. My labs came back and my HCG is great (49,500) but my progesterone was 19 a few days before I missed AF when I got it tested last, and now it's dropped to 11.5 so I'm starting progesterone today and getting it rechecked Wednesday. Not sure exactly what that means, the nurse said sometimes it changes so they do supplements. God I'm so scared.

 

[girlinyork]

Don't panic. If you've been started on progesterone then you should be fine. It takes effect pretty quickly and no damage should have been done x

 

[girlinyork]

I found this from google if it helps:

Progesterone levels can change from one day to the other, from one hour to the next, from one laboratory to the next.
After you eat, progesterone levels can drop by as much as 50%, that's why the blood test should be done in the morning and before you eat.
Even on the same day women may have different levels.
If you are pregnant, progesterone levels are usually at least 10-12 ng/ml to have a better chance of a good pregnancy outcome and most doctors like to see progesterone levels around 16-18 ng/ml or more though there are many successful pregnancies with lower levels.

 

[mackjess]

THANK YOU. You have no idea how much that helps. The first 2 times I got my progesterone checked was in the am after only having breakfast. The last time was late in the day after I'd had several meals. I am going Wednesday am to get them rechecked so hopefully it's back to normal.


It's just scary because if there is something wrong, and that's why my progesterone dropped, then the supplements won't change anything. Ugh it's going to be a long week.

 

[bethneebabe]

sorry this is so stressful MackJess. It's great that your HCG is so high and that they are starting you on the progesterone to help of needed. Sounds like some overall good news. I'll keep you and your LO in my thoughts

 

[girlinyork]

I found a ton of threads when I was looking for that info about women slapped on the supplements who finished up with "my son/daughter is 1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8/9/10/11 etc now" and not one who it ended badly for

 

[mackjess]

Thank you, I know it's probably OK. But of course my first impulse was to cry and freak out. I think I'd be less scared if it had always been low. I was SO happy when it was 19 back on 11/9, it's the drop that it really troubling me. But I'll take my supplement and hope that testing in the morning again gives me good results.

 

[monro84]

LvN--That is great so glad you was able to hear a HB especially one at 120.

GIY--Omg that is great only 9 wks what kind are you using I am going to get the Hi Bebe Pro 3 Mhz when I make it to 8 wks there is a video on Youtube of a lady at 5 wks 6 days that picked up the HB on it with is almost to good to believe. But it says it is advertised to pick it up from 8 to 10 wks.

2imps-- wow congrats thats great you were able to so quickly so sorry for the MC. Love the rainbow story.

Dolly-- How did your scan go? The rainbow story made me tear up. Damn hormones lol. But that is a beautiful story.

Bethnee--I know the feeling I was watching Boy Meets World reruns this weekend and cried at almost every episode. That song by Jason Aldean "laughed until we cried" I was almost bawling b/c there is a part that says " When we tried so long, we almost gave up hope. And I remember you comin' in and tellin' me the news" and really any song I hear about baby's I cry. I cannot believe I did not cry when they announced Kate Middleton was pregnant.

Jess--Look on the bright side that you were able to catch it and get started on the progestrone. I would not worry since you have had no red blood and your hcg leve is so high. But I know how stressful it is

AFM--I think the MS is kicking in. I was a little worried b/c Sat I woke up and boobs not as sore all day, no sickness not even when I brushed my teeth. I really did not eat much either b/c I was not really hungry I believe all day I had an apple, chips and salsa and ramon noodles. Usually when I get hungry I get kinda nausas but it was nothing. Yesterday was not bad either just really tired. However this morning OMG woke up boobs SOOOOOO sore, and when i woke up I knew MS was starting b/c I had that feeling in the back of my throat it feels like a pressure like its kinda closed and you have to swallow to get rid of it but swallowing does not help.

 

[girlinyork]

Oh joy, morning sickness. Isn't it great? I use the hi bebe bt200. It's obviously pretty good. I didn't get one with a hb rate display because I knew I'd worry if I was lower end of normal xx

 

[bethneebabe]

Looks like the Princess may be in our club. I saw the news report about her severe morning sickness but not yet 12 weeks and thought that she must be in the same heap as the rest of us expecting in July. Too funny. I would freak out if anyone at work knew as I'm just 8 weeks along. Imagine the whole world! At least our first trimester MS has a bit of peace and quiet !

 

[monro84]

Looks like the Princess may be in our club. I saw the news report about her severe morning sickness but not yet 12 weeks and thought that she must be in the same heap as the rest of us expecting in July. Too funny. I would freak out if anyone at work knew as I'm just 8 weeks along. Imagine the whole world! At least our first trimester MS has a bit of peace and quiet !

Omg I know that would be terrible. I heard the kind she has is very bad MS and only like .2 to 2% of pregnant women get it. It causes dehydration and malnutrition, and she is already so tiny. I just cannot believe that did not wait till 12 wks. I don't believe this was the first time she was pregnant and I do believe she has had MC's I just cannot believe they did it so early.

 

[monro84]

Oh joy, morning sickness. Isn't it great? I use the hi bebe bt200. It's obviously pretty good. I didn't get one with a hb rate display because I knew I'd worry if I was lower end of normal xx

Yeah it has not gotten as bad as it was last time however I do not have 3 in there either. Even with my BO I had it pretty bad. I kinda felt it coming on yestrday so I went out and got groceries for it. I really like fresh ice cold fruit when I am pregnant however i was reading something Sat evening that this woman was 6 or 7 wks and she got a chicken bisket cracker put cream cheese on it then a Jalapenio, then ez squeeze cheese, then a garlic cruton. lol I actually said that sounded good.

 

[bethneebabe]

They probably felt no choice with the hospitalization. Though they could have said exhaustion/dehydration like elebs do. I have thought that I would need to come clean early if I threw up infront of anyone. So far when I've thrown up at work I've had some privacy.

 

[mackjess]

Monroe - I think the same about her having previous m/c's. The story must have leaked, the poor dear. She has had so many issues having her privacy invaded!

Well, the instructions on my script made me feel better. It says to take them until I complete 12 weeks gestation (lol, sounds like animal planet, gestation) and there are 2 refills. I was expecting like 20 pills or something while they ran the tests, but the refills made me feel better. Like this is a frequent occurrence and the script usually works.