Due In May :)

[Hann12]

So annoying just called my hospital to find out what has happened to my scan date and was told that they are still working through August dates and that I should get a date in the next week or so! Have no idea what can be taking so long to send peoples appointments out in a timely way but looks like I have to wait some more for my date. Just wish I knew when it was so I could plan to tell people!

 

[Powell130]

Ok so here's my ditz question for the day: how do they know what your hcg is? Is it a blood test?

Yes it's a blood test. Most docs wont tell you yours or even test for it unless they want to make sure there's not a problem with the viability of the pregnancy. Even with one test, it's pretty much impossible to conclude either way. Most docs like to see 4 separate tests, about 2 days apart with good increases to be satisfied. I had my HCG checked 5 times early on in this pregnancy. I had an early MC pretty much RIGHT before I got pregnant this time so they wanted to make sure this pregnancy was progressing nicely.

So I'd consider it almost a good thing if you don't get yours tested or know what your levels are, that means your doctor isn't concerned

 

[Powell130]

So annoying just called my hospital to find out what has happened to my scan date and was told that they are still working through August dates and that I should get a date in the next week or so! Have no idea what can be taking so long to send peoples appointments out in a timely way but looks like I have to wait some more for my date. Just wish I knew when it was so I could plan to tell people!

That's crazyness!! Is there any way you can pop into the ER and get one like I did?

 

[Powell130]

Ok I'm having a June baby... date changed.. so I am leaving this thread so I don't get anxious when everyone starts having their babies in MAy and mine is still cookin a bit longer! H&H 9 months to you all!

GL With everything hun!! Sad to see you go!! What is your due date now?

 

[Powell130]

Bdownmommie thats great news, I have a scan on Sat at 9+1 and wondered whether I would see a baby shape!

Just looked at the intelligender test, really don't see how it could work but it sounds like fun!

You probably will be able to see a baby shape! My baby measured 9w2d at the most recent US (my avatar) and it definitely looks less alien like and more baby like! You can always go to google and look up ultrasound pictures at 9+1 and see what to expect

 

[Powell130]

In Canada most people are only offered the 20 week scan. Obviously, if you go to the ER or have a high risk pregnancy you will get more. In my old province we got a 12 week scan IF we went for the NT testing. Also, my OBYN in that province had a scanner in his office he used only for your first visit (at about 10 weeks) to date the pregnancy. Because my pregnancy with DS was unofficially high risk I had a lot of scans. I counted 14 in all.

But in my new province the only standard scan is the 20 week. The rest are for emergency purposes. There is a place to get private scans in the big city but I think they specialize in gender scans. The hospitals here tend not to tell you but it depends on who is giving you the scan (or so I've been told). DH and I agreed that if we can't find out the regular way we will pay to have the private gender scan because we really want to know.

It does seem though that they start using a doppler to check for hb at about 12 weeks. In my old province they wouldn't even try until about 14 to 16 weeks.

If having a normal pregnancy means having to wait until 20 weeks to see the baby then I will take it.

What province are you in? Im Canadian too, and i have already had 4 scans at 9 weeks.

So, I have been afk for a few days (Canadian Thanksgiving) and had a few days to relax. I went in for US #4 yesterday, and finally there is definate 'baby' shape happening here.... i guess we can say 'hello' to the kids

Look at your sweet little babies!! Were you able to see heartbeats?

When is Canadian Thanksgiving? I've been reading about Thanksgiving lately and I had no idea ya'll was different than ours!!

 

[Powell130]

Has anyone heard from cgav? I just noticed that we haven't heard from her since before her scan. I hope everything went well for her and that she hasn't been on here because she's been so excited :/

 

[BDownmommie]

Canadian Thanksgiving is normally the first weekend in Oct.

And yes, able to see and hear (clearly) the heartbeats - 174 and 184. It brought tears to my eyes when I heard them - the other two times, I could hear just muffled sounds - this time, there was no mistake. Doc also gave me full measurements on a certificate type form - kinda cute really.
I have a little collection started now of weekly progressions...10 pics in total.

 

[libbyam2003]

cgav- Good luck at your scan today! Can't wait to see pictures

ariesandalex- I told them that my dog jumped on my stomach that AM and I just wanted to make sure everything was okay. They asked about cramps and bleeding, I told them only normal feeling cramps with no bleeding. They weren't concerned about the baby. They did an US tho and sent me home. The hospitals by where I live pretty much always do an US if you're pregnant and come into the ER.

prolifer- i wonder why your doc even asked you that? seems like a weird thing to ask!

starry night- good luck on your results today!! keep us updated

libbyam- just curious but how do you know that your doc wouldn't change your due date unless there's a week difference or more..if today is your first appointment?

that being said...the US tech at the hospital told me that the FIRST scan is the most accurate. And the nurse told me to adjust my due date. I think i'll go with what the US tech said because she knows more about what she's talking about (til I can get back in with my OB of course).

Ok I'm having a June baby... date changed.. so I am leaving this thread so I don't get anxious when everyone starts having their babies in MAy and mine is still cookin a bit longer! H&H 9 months to you all!

GL With everything hun!! Sad to see you go!! What is your due date now?

Thanks, June 5. My last pregnancy I was due April 1 and ended up with a March baby... but reading MArch threads made me so anxious and impatient! So going to plan on June 5 or later so I don't get so darned impatient haha.

 

[Powell130]

Canadian Thanksgiving is normally the first weekend in Oct.

And yes, able to see and hear (clearly) the heartbeats - 174 and 184. It brought tears to my eyes when I heard them - the other two times, I could hear just muffled sounds - this time, there was no mistake. Doc also gave me full measurements on a certificate type form - kinda cute really.
I have a little collection started now of weekly progressions...10 pics in total.

Oh okay, our Thanksgiving in the US is in November

I haven't heard my heartbeat yet, but the first time I saw it I couldn't stop crying! I felt kinda silly but it was such a big relief there was one, plus it's so amazing anyways. I can't wait til I hear it. I really think I'm going to order a doppler soon! I just want to wait til I hear it on doppler at my OB, that way I kinda know how to find it and stuff so I wont freak out if I cant.

That's cool how you got your measurements. I've only been told what baby was measuring, not exact measurements, I suppose I can ask next time lol

 

[cgav1424]

Hi all! Wow, you guys have been a chatty bunch since I last logged on! I love it! I'm logged on my phone right now so it'll catch up properly later, but just wanted to let you all know that baby's doing fine! He/she is measuring two days behind at 8w2d so growth looks good, heartbeat was good (my ob's ultrasound machine is old school so it doesn't measure the heartbeat.. just makes sure it's still there.) and baby still looks a little blobish though DH called him/her a little gummy bear. I have another appointment in 2 weeks and that'll be the full OB work up... pap, manual exam, blood work, and another ultrasound so we'll use the due date from that scan, I think. Anyway, thank you for the good thoughts! And good luck to everyone else who has scans and/or appointments!

 

[passion4shoes]

Congratulations! That's lovely news.

I have booked in with a private scan next week (at nine weeks). I'll take a gummy bear - so long as I can see a wee heart fluttering away.

OH is very excited!! And is being so protective. It's lovely, I haven't had to cook for the last two weeks. I haven't used the, 'I'm pregnant, not useless' phrase, as I am enjoying being pampered!

Being pregnant is amazing! No morning sickness either which is lovely (sorry to all you ladies who are fully suffering)

 

[Powell130]

Hi all! Wow, you guys have been a chatty bunch since I last logged on! I love it! I'm logged on my phone right now so it'll catch up properly later, but just wanted to let you all know that baby's doing fine! He/she is measuring two days behind at 8w2d so growth looks good, heartbeat was good (my ob's ultrasound machine is old school so it doesn't measure the heartbeat.. just makes sure it's still there.) and baby still looks a little blobish though DH called him/her a little gummy bear. I have another appointment in 2 weeks and that'll be the full OB work up... pap, manual exam, blood work, and another ultrasound so we'll use the due date from that scan, I think. Anyway, thank you for the good thoughts! And good luck to everyone else who has scans and/or appointments!

Yay for good scans!! I had been worried about you hun, glad to hear everything is going well

 

[Powell130]

The deleting of annoying status updates on FB continues lol I swear I've deleted AT LEAST 20 people in the last few weeks just because what they post annoys me hormonal? YES

 

[Hann12]

Hi all! Wow, you guys have been a chatty bunch since I last logged on! I love it! I'm logged on my phone right now so it'll catch up properly later, but just wanted to let you all know that baby's doing fine! He/she is measuring two days behind at 8w2d so growth looks good, heartbeat was good (my ob's ultrasound machine is old school so it doesn't measure the heartbeat.. just makes sure it's still there.) and baby still looks a little blobish though DH called him/her a little gummy bear. I have another appointment in 2 weeks and that'll be the full OB work up... pap, manual exam, blood work, and another ultrasound so we'll use the due date from that scan, I think. Anyway, thank you for the good thoughts! And good luck to everyone else who has scans and/or appointments!

Yay that's fab news! So happy for you!!

 

[Hann12]

The deleting of annoying status updates on FB continues lol I swear I've deleted AT LEAST 20 people in the last few weeks just because what they post annoys me hormonal? YES

Lol that's funny! I have less time for some people too so know what you mean!

 

[Hann12]

Nausea has stepped up a gear today, only dry heaved thankfully but feeling rubbish!! Had a killer headache too. Looking forward to the end of tri 1!

 

[AerisandAlex]

BDownmommie Aww I love the u/s!! They're both cute little ones even if they are tiny lol

Powell130 - I know what you mean about facebook, I've had to set up that only a handful of people can see my posts so I can't hear any complaints from people... lol

cgav1424 - Mmmmm... gummy bears, I actually walked down the juice isle in my Wal-Mart today and HAD to have some, I bought like 5 different bags of fruit snacks and gummies, the smell was overpowering and I couldn't resist lol

My appt is at 10:30am tomorrow! Less then 20 hours to go, I can't wait!
And we've hit the 9 week mark, woohoo! Green Olive baby!

 

[Powell130]

BDownmommie Aww I love the u/s!! They're both cute little ones even if they are tiny lol

Powell130 - I know what you mean about facebook, I've had to set up that only a handful of people can see my posts so I can't hear any complaints from people... lol

cgav1424 - Mmmmm... gummy bears, I actually walked down the juice isle in my Wal-Mart today and HAD to have some, I bought like 5 different bags of fruit snacks and gummies, the smell was overpowering and I couldn't resist lol

My appt is at 10:30am tomorrow! Less then 20 hours to go, I can't wait!
And we've hit the 9 week mark, woohoo! Green Olive baby!

It's not even about what I post or anyone's response to what I post. It's the annoying sh!t everyone else posts lol

mmm I've been eating sour gummy candy for about 3 days straight lol sour patch kids, sour punch straws, sour mike & ikes....mmmm

 

[JustFluffy]

Good morning ladies!

I had my first scan and OB appointment today, they bumped up my due date by two days to May 5th Cinco De Mayo, hurray! So I am going to change my ticker so I can graduate fruit faster HAHA. Seeing the LO on the ultrasound was SO amazing! He/She was wriggling around so much, we got to see arms and legs, it was so much fun! We have had a girls name picked out but not a boys name and on the way home DH started throwing out all sorts of boys names to pick one (he is convinced it is a boy). It was so funny, I think it is much more real for him after seeing the wiggly little bean. More real for me too. HAPPY DAY!