Faint Positive (Still not sure yet) Trying to Figure out What teas are safe!

[WinglessAngel]

So after a number of years of trying, the hubby and I decided that it was time to take a break from trying. I loosely kept track of my monthlies as to when I started and possible ovulation. No machines or anything involved during this time. I'm now (so far as I can tell) a week late. Today was the second POS test early this morning (5:15 am) and it came out with a faint line. Now we've seen faint lines before but never have I been this late for my monthly. The first was yesterday at 12 PM but I thought since it was later in the day it might not be accurate even though it did give a faint line to the left of the side of where the middle line should be.

Enter the weird dreams and the symptoms. My girls are sore and I've been having extremely mild cramping off and one since last night. They've pretty much stopped now. Nothing painful but enough to feel them. I've been having a lot of tiredness the last week or so though I honestly thought that was because of the D2 the doctor put me on since I'm extremely deficient. My number was 14.7, far below the 31-100 it should be for my D levels. My B12 was on the low end of the normal range so she put me on 1 Mg of B12. I've put on a few pounds too but I put that down to my weird body doing it's thing. I've really tried to iggy the whole cycle thing as much as possible since we were on break from trying. So not much to report on this topic since I wasn't paying attention. Slight nausea bought this morning. Otherwise not much to report.

So I'm pretty sure this time I am well and truly preggo but the hubs and I are going to go get some better tests hopefully today (and some clearance halloween sweets!) and I'll continue to test to make sure that the line continues to get darker and I don't lose mini me again. I have a history of losing babies within the first couple of weeks of pregnancy or having chemicals. Though now I don't classify as a chemical since I'm most definitely around a week late for my monthly.

I have calcium and prenatal vitamins standing by for use but I'm so afraid to get my hopes up. They've been dashed so many times before!

So in the end all I can do is try not to overthink it all and keep testing to make sure I am still preggo and take care of myself.

Which then leads to the fact that I quit caffeine and moved over to green tea. Ok so green tea isn't good during pregnancy so what teas are? The internet is so so full of conflicting information as to what and how much is safe and during what trimester that I'm so muddled I can't think straight. I drink ice water and tea all day long and I don't want to lose this baby again. I am pretty sure that mini me is there this time and I don't want to do anything to lose it. On the other hand it would be nice to be able to drink something during the day other than ice water. I don't drink soda and I gave up caffeine, I can't drink milk nor commercially made juice (the last two I'm allergic to). So what's left? lol Help! TIA!

 

[WinglessAngel]

Moderator apologies I wasn't sure where this post thread would fit in the mix of it all, if it's in the wrong place please let me know. I'll move it to the right one!

 

[WinglessAngel]

Top one faint positive done today at 5:15 am (with about 4.5 hours sleep before hand)
Bottom one done yesterday as 12 PM but likely diluted and really not accurate plus I think I see evap signs anyway. So I did the second test today. I have one more of these tests and the hubs and I bought 2 digitals today along with more prenatal vitamins for me.

 

[Trying4first1]

Congrats! I would say your def preggo! Try a pink dye tests as they give the best lines

 

[WinglessAngel]

I wasn't sure if you could see the line in the top one or not. That's the most recent one. Thanks Hubby is a retired GP so we've been having a talk about what's safe and what's not for lifting etc since I have a history of losing my mini me's. For some weird reason I have a hard time finding pink tests around here. Though we did buy 2 digitals (Rite Aid brand) today.

 

[Creolequeen81]

I would say it's a BFP! Congratulations!! As far as the teas go. You're right there are conflicting reports on different teas. I would as your ob/gyn what teas are good because it seems like you have some vitamin deficiencies. Some tea brands do have on the box a warning about consumption during pregnancy. Fingers crossed for you that your little bean sticks!!

 

[WinglessAngel]

Yes I am going to have a chat with my high risk doctor. A regular OB now won't touch me and referred me to a high risk. I have my 6 week ultrasound and consult on the 16th. I kept getting my dates mixed up so I'm actually 5 weeks today though we're starting to think I'm further than that. Hubby confirmed he says he can hear a faint heartbeat via his stethyscope. He's a retired doctor and has really good older heavy ones. (Yep I cried when I heard it) So he thinks I might be further than I think, around 7 weeks. So my ultrasound may also be a dating scan lol. For now I'm only drinking straight peppermint tea that's only had the hot water poured over the tea bag. If It's any stronger it irritates the morning sickness. I only drink a cup when I wake up and if I start to feel sick. So far the morning sickness has been pretty light comparatively. Thank you for the reply!

 

[Creolequeen81]

I'm so happy for you!! Ginger tea is good for nausea too I'm not pregnant but when I get sick I drink a little and it helps. I'm considered high risk as well due to me having Lupus Nephritis which is hard but women with my condition can carry full term. So my fingers are crossed.

 

[WinglessAngel]

Aww good luck and lots of baby dust to you! I've actually been doing research and I think I've figured out I'm in the hook effect class. I think that first was wasn't a fluke or evap lol! Every test I've taken since then has been lighter and now are saying complete negative with no second line whatsoever. The first test in my photo I added in this thread earlier (the bottom one) was the darkest I got and that was a 4 days late on the second. So far the weak peppermint tea has done the trick. I've been having a hard time finding any ginger tea so far. If I need something different I'll search harder or order from a specialty shop. For now I'm doing ok

 

[Creolequeen81]

Thank you! When do you have your first appointment and have you noticed any body changes yet? I apologize for the questions if they're too personal let me know. You're the first high risk person I've spoken to that's pregnant everyone else I know is like me ttc.

 

[WinglessAngel]

Thank you! When do you have your first appointment and have you noticed any body changes yet? I apologize for the questions if they're too personal let me know. You're the first high risk person I've spoken to that's pregnant everyone else I know is like me ttc.

I don't mind at all! The photo is from yesterday a day early but I'm already bumpified. Most of it is bloating though lol. I've been having itchy spats all over my body. My girls are seeming to go in cycles of expansion lol. They're stable at the moment now, I'm sure they'll keep growing more. Though doctor hubby says some women do all they're expanding in one go and some continually. My morning sickness is exacerbated with hard laughing surprisingly. I dry heave from it if I laugh too hard. I've also figured out that rather than like before where it was only at night, it's now whenever I'm up after a nap. I've already been in the extremely wiped out mode too. One errand and I come home and not long after take a nap that's hours long. I'm having to lie down and rest and nap a lot. It takes a lot out of me. I'm still off and on having light cramping and pops and pulls here and there due to the changes going on inside me. Some smells are also bothering me already that didn't before. Crackers like ritz, cheezits and goldfish are helping the morning sickness too. I've been drinking lots of ice water and some koolaid for a change on occasion. The only juice I can really drink from the stores is white grape for some reason so I'll pick some up the next grocer run tomorrow. General feeling of being uncomfy quite often too lol.

First appointment is for a 6 week ultrasound and my first consult on the 16th. I'll be 6-2

You're welcome to friend me on here too if you would like.

(PS iggy my weird look on my face. I'm not good with smiling for pics lol)

 

[Creolequeen81]

that's a nice picture of you! I can see a bump already! The 16th is right around the corner. I would love to friend you. How exciting for you and hubby! How is he taking everything I know he's a retired doctor and they've seen and heard it all but fatherhood is a whole different story.

 

[WinglessAngel]

lol Well hubby is 62 and my step son is actually a year older than I am at 36. I'm 35. He's been through fatherhood before Now putting back together the antique crib that's in the attic that's been passed down for generations in his family after 36 years? That may be another story lol!!

He's pretty much in full on doctor mode though to be honest. He's keeping a very close eye on me and keeping an eye on what he can at home. He's a retired GP so he's not all that knowledgable about the baby stuff but he can monitor vitals etc at home. I was laughing so hard earlier today because we found a travel breast pump and bought it new for only 1.50 from our local thrift shop and he got curious about it.

You can imagine the ensuing hilarity. He tried using it on himself and was amazed at how it was suctioning him lmao! Well needless to say he didn't realize that if you unscrew the bottle base that it would release the suction and he was just pulling it off his chest without releasing the suction. I was laughing so much! Yeah that's my hubby, totally goofy and funny and part of why I married him lol

Should I also mention I am a step Nana twice over?

And thank you for the compliment

 

[Creolequeen81]

Lol wow! You're only 1 year older than me I'm 34. My name is Tonya by the way. Lol I can imagine the hilarity of that scene!! It's good that he's in doctor mode but 36 years since having a baby is a looong time ago. Lol things certainly have changed since the 80s. It's great that you have an antique crib in the attic. I bet with a little elbow grease it will be beautiful. I love vintage furniture.

Do the kids call you nana? I'm a favorite aunt 6 times over lol. Imagine the chaotic scene during holidays lol!!

Have you made the big announcement yet or are you waiting?

 

[WinglessAngel]

Unfortunately the relationship with our son is not good. We've had to refuse him access to the property. That was his father's decision and I stand by it. He's a criminal and a thief. He learned it from his Mother unfortunately. We've only been able to see the oldest grandson once and the youngest grandson we've never even met . All grandmas in this family are called Nana lol But as unfortunate as it is, things will not change until our son does. That does not appear to be anytime soon.

We've told a few people that we couldn't get around not telling and a few friends but it's not a FB post yet. So yeah we're waiting a while longer for the big post. And yes the crib hopefully will be ok. So long as all the parts are there. If not we may have to find a way to have the parts made if any are missing. We really want to use the family one. It will also need a new mattress and I'll be making the quilted liner to go around the inside to protect baby myself. I'm a quilter and yarn and thread and fabric artist and run my own small design label from home. So I'm already semi retired. But I can't work outside the house.

My name is Jessica by the way as well. It's nice to meet you Tonya!

 

[Creolequeen81]

I'm sorry to hear that about your son. The only one's that loose out unfortunately are the children. I pray things get better for you in that regard.

I like to wait to make announcements myself. I was always told you should wait until you're at least three months, that's out of the so called danger zone. But being high risk every zone is the danger zone lol.

I hope you find all of the parts to the crib or can find someone to make the parts you need. Exactly how old is the crib? It's wonderful that you can hand make your quilted liner and other things. I sew but I only do repairs/small alterations to clothing and things. I don't have the time to make full outfits. When I was a teen I would make pillows to practice sewing.

I'm retired from my first career which was an office manager at a law office. Now I work part time as a land title researcher. I couldn't sit in the house. I did that for a year and got depressed because I couldn't sit still lol.

It's nice to meet you Jessica!!

 

[WinglessAngel]

I'm sorry to hear that about your son. The only one's that loose out unfortunately are the children. I pray things get better for you in that regard.

I like to wait to make announcements myself. I was always told you should wait until you're at least three months that's out of the so called danger zone. But being high risk every zone is the danger zone lol.

I hope you find all of the parts to the crib or can find someone to make the parts you need. Exactly how old is the crib? It's wonderful that you can hand make your quilted liner and other things. I seew but I only do repairs/small alterations to clothing and things. I don't have the time to make full outfits. When I was a teen I would make pillows to practice sewing.

I'm retired from my first career which was an office manager at a law office. Now I work part time as a land title researcher. I couldn't sit in the house. I did that for a year and got depressed because I couldn't sit still lol.

Yes I agree. Our grandbabies are the ones that are suffering in that regard. Definitely agree on the danger zones lol As far as the crib goes. It's hard to tell. Hubby isn't sure. He knows his Mum had it passed down to her (likely via his Nana) and she passed it on to him. It's likely at least a few generations old.

I do understand the hard to sit still problem. I have a hard time with feeling lazy. But at least with the design label I'm always busy with something. Though I am on a break from designing. Now for longer than expected due to Mini Me lol. I inherited much of my best friend's Mum's crafting stuff and had been given 3 afghans that I was asked to finish and I added a fourth. So I am actually in the midst of finishing the second crochet afghan. After that I will be taking a break to knit up the coming home outfit for munchkin as well as the crib softee comfort toys too. I'm already all set on blankies for baby as I've been stashing for a while for future Mini Me. I've also a Christmas stocking to cross stitch to add to the family collection, name to be added once we figure out boy or girl lol.

I'll be quite busy for a while. I know my best friend and her family will understand. I call her Sis and Dad and little brother and nephew. They've been my family like that for 20 years. Mum is greatly missed.

 

[WinglessAngel]

lol! Our kittens are enthralled with the new baby car seat we bought today.

 

[Creolequeen81]

I quite understand the feeling lazy part lol. Lol at the cats. I'm a cat lover myself. I want to get one but I don't want to be the cat lady lol!!

Are you in the states or abroad? I'm in Louisiana I live in a town named Covington which is an hour from New Orleans.

 

[WinglessAngel]

We're in NE Ohio. Both babies are special needs. We do animal rescue and rehab as space and finances permit. The animals come into this house to be taken care of and become family. They don't go anywhere unless they have to go over the rainbow bridge We have a small zoo here lol. We're maxed out though at 2 kitties. Both are herpes kitties and any more would only spread the disease to more so no more until both pass. But they're young and have their whole life ahead of them. One is also deaf and the other has breathing problems. We think our deaf boy is also starting to go blind. Both get medicine supplements with wet food every day for their immune disease. They're feisty but adorable and total love bugs when the mood strikes them lol