Cautiously Expecting..

[dmreid]

lmp? is that something to do w/ period? period started 12-27 (to 1-2) and I "think" I o'd on 1-10. soo... you think that sounds right? ohhhh my goodness, this all so confusing, I definitely think this hard when my daughter so long ago.

I was kinda shocked that they called off the 2nd hcg blood today though- not complaining bc I was not really looking fwd to going to the hospital lab today- they said dont worry about it- just cont w/ the ultrasound on the 17th for measurements and what-not (AND of course... the HEARTBEAT!!)

 

[Tara158505]

lmp is last menstrual period.. they have due date calculators online or apps for phones, but you count from 14 days or 2 weeks after the first day of your lmp and that's your due date.. if you know your exact o date then that is more accurate you count from the day you oed til now and add 2 weeks to be on track with the doctors, but most women don't keep up with ovulation and all that so that's why the start with lmp dd until ultra sound because that is the average womens ovulation date.. 14 days or 2 weeks after lmp.. hope this helps!!

 

[loves2snack]

My LMP was 12/26, I had a positive ovulation test on 01/09 & 1/10. So I consider the 10th the day I ovulated. Did you ask them what your betas were? They must have been excellent if you only had to do them once. I did mine every other day for a week and a half!

 

[dmreid]

Umm... she told me but I forgot- oops, I remember maybe a 2 something to 3 something... or that was wks, I really need to get this pregnancy brain thing over and done w/ I cant think straight lately.

 

[loves2snack]

I just called my doctors office to get my ultrasound moved to this week. I need the reasurrance. This is killing me!

 

[dmreid]

It's not too early?

Have you blood tests not been advancing?

Are you experiencing anything that's causing you to worry?

Im hoping all is well for you and the tiny tot!!

 

[Tara158505]

loves, I am with dm, do you have a reason to be concerned? I go Wednesday to my doctor, I am pretty sure they will do a ultrasound considering I had to tell them I was spotting to get in sooner, they gave me my first appt for march 11th, I was sooo freaking mad, for one I am high risk and they know this, for 2 I am suppose to be on progesterone until I am 14 weeks and for 3 because of all the issues I have had they should want to see me asap!! I am calling another doctor tomorrow and see about getting in there after this appt I am so over this doctor down here!!

 

[loves2snack]

I had some cramping. They said I was constipated. LOL
Everything looked great. the baby was just so small that they said if I would have waited like 1 more day I probably would have seen the HB. I still have my appointment on the 14th.

 

[loves2snack]

loves, I am with dm, do you have a reason to be concerned? I go Wednesday to my doctor, I am pretty sure they will do a ultrasound considering I had to tell them I was spotting to get in sooner, they gave me my first appt for march 11th, I was sooo freaking mad, for one I am high risk and they know this, for 2 I am suppose to be on progesterone until I am 14 weeks and for 3 because of all the issues I have had they should want to see me asap!! I am calling another doctor tomorrow and see about getting in there after this appt I am so over this doctor down here!!

You know what, that is exactly what I did. My fertility doctor wasn't doing ANYTHING for me. My progesterone was at 9 and she said that was fine. I called a new doctor and she heard 9 and made me drive straigt down there to get a shot of progesterone.
Sometimes we just got to find a doctor that has more time for US. I Love my new doctor, she listestens and understand ( having fertility issues herself) and when ever I need to be seen she calls me the same day and gets me in.

 

[Tara158505]

loves, that's good news!! glad everything is going okay. I go to my doctor tomorrow, but I still think I am changing I am just really disappointed in them..

 

[dmreid]

loves, glad everything was perfect today!

tara, switch! thats just ridiculous, you and the tot deserve better... I cant believe them!

no appts for me until the 17th

 

[loves2snack]

Tara let us know how your appointment goes! I'm excited for you!

 

[loves2snack]

loves, that's good news!! glad everything is going okay. I go to my doctor tomorrow, but I still think I am changing I am just really disappointed in them..

How did your appointment go Tara?

 

[Tara158505]

dm, I think I am going to or at least try to!!

loves, sorry my kids broke my computer screen completely yesterday and I took it apart to replace it with my old computer's screen, but it wouldn't work correctly and now the cord that connects into the lcd screen is broken too.. so I went and bought a hdmi cord and I couldn't get it to work, but I don't know if it was due to the memory slot not being hooked in all the way because I didn't try to fix that until I bought a different type of cord called a rgb cord and it didn't work either. that's when I went investigating and figured it out lol.. I did read a few comments on my phone, but it's harder to reply on it because I have soo many typos where it's a touch screen and I use two hands to text.. uhh okay I know, I know boorrinng lol...

so I went to the doctor and they did a scan I am 6w1 and the fetal pole was there as well as the heart.. beating!! I got a picture!! dm already saw it I believe lol!! she talked to me about progesterone and apparently thought I had only had one mc and that I was getting confused with the progesterone injections(I had them with my youngest to prevent preterm labor) and I had to remind her that I have in fact had 2 mc's in a row, which is the qualification for the progesterone.. she didn't act like she wanted to give it to me since she was thinking I had only lost the one.. after I told her about the 2nd one right after the first one she was all for it and I told her she can check my progesterone levels first because I don't know what they are at. she said it didn't matter what they were it would still help.. so I have to get a pa since insurance isn't wanting to cover it or transfer it to somewhere cheaper. they gave me 2 or 3 refills she said and promethazine for nausea with refills.. I go back to high risk march 12th.. I will be 11w1d which is 2 days before my last good ultra sound with the last one, so lets hope everything goes okay from here on out!! thanks for the support girlies!!

 

[dmreid]

Excited for you Tara!

Yeppers, I saw the tiny tot... So cute Did they tell you your dd?

Loves, did I miss when your dd is too?

I have no idea why but I am regretting not getting that 2nd blood work done. Yesterday- I felt nothing, no boobs, pressure and some cramping all on both sides of my pelvic bones, wasnt too hungry but felt so uncomfortable after I ate etc. I was googling early mc signs. I cant help it, I need reassurance or something. I wish I took that other blood test although, they told me not to. I dont have my ultrasound until the 17th with is like 2 1/2 wks, since my blood work and 1st doc appt (it was supposed to be 2-3wks). Im just nervous for some reason. I think it also stems from me having a dream last wk that I was spotting red blood. The dream was quick and I dont recall anything else but Im on pins and needles, Im relaxed but nervous inside and googling up a storm. Any advice? Oh and I do know that symptoms come and go but I have no morning sickness at all, just some tender/ large boobs, tired, and some pressure/ cramps but Im also wondering if that isnt from gas/ constipation (well, some constipation as I have been passing bowels better now, almost regularly- I know I know, TMI, I am so sorry!!)

 

[loves2snack]

Yay! I'm so happy for you! I'm praying I get to see that soon!!
I woke up this morning and only ONE of my boobs hurt. So, Ive been freaking out! LOL

 

[Tara158505]

dm, DO NOT look up mc signs!! I beg you!! it will just freak you out even more!! I currently have very few to no symptoms, my breast tenderness comes and goes one day is worse than the other, I have waves of nausea and I take b vitamins which helps with that also I just started getting it not long ago.. if your not spotting don't stress it, cramps are NORMAL!! I still cramp!! also I dreamt I was bleeding the other night and when to the bathroom and I was!! I think it's a common dream though, for anyone who has had losses.. I had it with my last one too although that time there was nothing!! I now its hard and stressful.. dm if you really feel uneasy call your dr and get and earlier scan!! even if you have to tell a little white lie!! sometimes its what we have to do to put our hearts and minds at ease!! keep me updated you can msg me anytime on fb as well.. my dd is sept 30th give or take a week they said, but I usually go into labor early so I am sure it will be sept!! ugh

loves, you will soon get yours!!

 

[dmreid]

I just called to change the ultrasound, I really just called to see if they had a Saturday available, since it was previously scheduled on a Monday and I didnt wanna miss work. I moved it to the 15th, they had an opening this Saturday but that would only be 1 week and few days since seeing the doc and she wanted 2-3 . I will just stick w/ the 15th and control my nerves until then.

Thanks Tara, if my mind is going crazy, I will definitely chat you up! This entire matter is like pins and needles, its supposed to be so joyous, I guess for people that NEVER have anxiety like me when I was w/ my daughter almost 12yrs ago. I was 20-21 and carefree, not a worry in the world and now.... yeah right

 

[Tara158505]

dm, I am glad you got it straightened out and I hope it made you feel better!! try not to stress things too much and stay away from google!! lol it will cause you unnecessary stress, trust me!!

 

[dmreid]

Feeling better hee hee would be getting to go sooner than the 15th, its like the tww again