FEBRUARY HEARTS Due in February 2015 , open group all welcome!

[confuzion]

Hugs swan. I'm sure those numbers will have doubled! Progesterone does tend to lag behind hcg in surging. So hope yours went up but definitely doesn't hurt to go on supplements. How many DPO were you at your first draw?

 

[eme]

Swanxxsong it's good that you're getting the blood work done so soon so that if you ~do~ need progesterone, you're early enough to do so =) I'm sure it'll be fine though! Keep us posted, will be stalking to see your results

 

[ZombieKitten]

My first appointment isn't until July 1st. Though I feel like they'll call me back and ask me to come in sooner considering they always label me as high risk. They normally don't see anyone until 8 weeks, however, my last pregnancy they scheduled it at the 8 week mark but they called me back and wanted me to come in for an ultrasound to check "viability" which they end up doing at 6 weeks. We shall see! Waiting sucks!

 

[eme]

indeed it does! I'm hoping to get an earlier scan too. Mine is scheduled at 10 weeks right now!!! (July 9th) seems like FOREVER from now. But my second blood draw is tomorrow and based on that they'll decide if they want to scan me sooner. When they call for the results I'm going to tell them about the, pretty much constant, brown spotting I've had every morning since getting my bfp.

It originally started the day after I dtd with DH. I put a small tampon in because it was 2 days before my period was suppose to start so I figured that was the beginning of my period. Well the next day I had a bit of spotting, put another one in, but when I took it out, it was completely white so I was like....hmm, that's weird. And thats the day I got my faint bfp. I spotted a few days later and then it's been on and off since then. So I think my cervix is just irritated as I've had no cramping at all aside from regular twinges.

I'm hoping if I mention all of that they'll get me in sooner ;-) LoL

 

[luminescent]

hi everyone! I'm andrea, I'm 22. my OH and I just moved to portland oregon and found out I have a surprise on the way. very unexpected as I was on BC but I suppose I'm ready to try this again. had a pregnancy back in november that we ended up losing at 9 weeks, OH was being very dramatic and upset about the whole situation and I can only hope this time will be a little better now that we've got our own place! I'm waiting until I have an appointment to share!
my edd is february 2nd. massive morning sickness has kicked in today (had it for the past few days on and off) which finally made me post in here since it seems to be a sticky bean. I'm only 6 weeks, MS seems to be here earlier than last time too. I think I'll have to go out and get some ginger today.

confuzion- I remember you from the sunflowers thread! funny, my due date would have been yesterday, trying not to dwell on that too much though! I hope we're both lucky this time, it's good to see you again

 

[MilosMommy7]

Welcome to the new mamas!

Confuzion- I don't really have any either af is due tomorrow and I keep expecting the witch to show up

Swan- fingers crossed for good numbers for you.

I'm not the best at catching up

 

[confuzion]

Hi luminescent. Yes I remember you too . Another surprise?! You are one fertile girl lol. My due date was today actually so I'm a little sad today. It's nice to see you again also .

Just made an appointment to get more betas this Thursday. I was planning on stopping at one good blood test but now paranoid that the progesterone I'm taking will keep a miscarriage from happening if the pregnancy is failing. So I feel like I need a little more reassurance before I continue with it. And seeing a recurrent miscarriage specialist on July 1st so just asked for the referral and all medical files to be faxed over. I've got so much to be anxious about!

Milosmom - glad I'm not alone. AF is 8 days late for me now and I'm still crapping my pants that she will show up lol.

 

[savvysaver]

Anyone else lightheaded or a bit dizzy? I feel really odd today.

 

[eme]

confuzion: I'm glad you're getting that second blood draw. To me, having just one wouldn't ease my mind one bit haha I need to see numbers increasing! I think it'll help relax you a bit. I totally understand the progesterone thing. With my pregnancy earlier this year, I continued to take it until I knew the heart had stopped. I knew that it would just prolong things, but I didn't want to be left wondering. It ended up causing my mc to take a long time to complete naturally but I don't regret a thing.

I had the same thought briefly the other day, wondering if the progesterone is prolonging anything right now. But again, I'd rather be safer than always wonder 'what if I had kept taking it'. I'm getting my second draw tomorrow, I'm very anxious/excited to find out my numbers!

 

[confuzion]

Seems a lot of us are getting repeat betas. I hope it's good news all around.

 

[babyfeva]

Best of luck on your numbers today swan. I'm anxiously waiting too! I didn't sleep well last night.

 

[eme]

Anyone else lightheaded or a bit dizzy? I feel really odd today.

Can't say I have. You have any abdominal pain too? And I know I'm going to sound like a broken record haha as this seems to be my mantra this time around, but make sure you're drinking enough water!

 

[luminescent]

Hi luminescent. Yes I remember you too . Another surprise?! You are one fertile girl lol. My due date was today actually so I'm a little sad today. It's nice to see you again also .

Just made an appointment to get more betas this Thursday. I was planning on stopping at one good blood test but now paranoid that the progesterone I'm taking will keep a miscarriage from happening if the pregnancy is failing. So I feel like I need a little more reassurance before I continue with it. And seeing a recurrent miscarriage specialist on July 1st so just asked for the referral and all medical files to be faxed over. I've got so much to be anxious about!

Milosmom - glad I'm not alone. AF is 8 days late for me now and I'm still crapping my pants that she will show up lol.

apparently so! I mean, I am thankful, but if all goes well I'm not sure what we're gonna do after this pregnancy. we'll have to double up on the BC, lol.
hugs to you! I definitely took a little time to think about it and be sad, but trying to focus on being well and optimistic for this new little one. I was so stressed last time, things are a lot better now.

lots of you are having cramping! I feel like I would be reassured if I had cramps.. I've had nothing since ovulation and estimated conception day.
also in relation to internal stuff.. tmi.. I feel like I'm already having trouble going poo? had to go all day yesterday but couldn't, just awful gas, finally today after some coffee (working on cutting it ) I had diarrhea..ick. with this nausea it feels like the flu almost, so gross.

 

[MilosMommy7]

Milosmom - glad I'm not alone. AF is 8 days late for me now and I'm still crapping my pants that she will show up lol.

Last night I pulled out my hpts to look at them again to make sure they were still bfps! Lol.

 

[luminescent]

Anyone else lightheaded or a bit dizzy? I feel really odd today.

I get lightheaded if I get up too fast, and end up having to sit on the floor or put my head down. has been happening for about a week. if you're lightheaded all the time though, try getting more water maybe? I'm not exactly sure what helps/causes that. I like have tea or juice on hand all day, because I get sick of plain water.

(anyone know what teas are safe during pregnancy? I think I remember being advised against herbal ones.)

 

[eme]

Milosmom - glad I'm not alone. AF is 8 days late for me now and I'm still crapping my pants that she will show up lol.

Last night I pulled out my hpts to look at them again to make sure they were still bfps! Lol.

hahaha I laid mine out in a row this morning just to occassionally look at them and smile haha

 

[savvysaver]

Can't say I have. You have any abdominal pain too? And I know I'm going to sound like a broken record haha as this seems to be my mantra this time around, but make sure you're drinking enough water!

Hard to tell about the abdominal pain, I had to go off a class "c" medicine that i take for IBS (stomach issues) so my stomach is completely messed up right now.

I saw your other post about drinking a ton of water and I am trying to do the same! I only drink water (because of my stomach issues) but I figured the more I could drink the better I would be. Already over 40 ounces by lunch time today.

Not constantly dizzy, just my head spins for a second and I feel odd.

 

[eme]

Anyone else lightheaded or a bit dizzy? I feel really odd today.

I get lightheaded if I get up too fast, and end up having to sit on the floor or put my head down. has been happening for about a week. if you're lightheaded all the time though, try getting more water maybe? I'm not exactly sure what helps/causes that. I like have tea or juice on hand all day, because I get sick of plain water.

(anyone know what teas are safe during pregnancy? I think I remember being advised against herbal ones.)

I mix a small bit of fruit juice in with hot water, tastes just like an herbal tea =)

 

[savvysaver]

I get lightheaded if I get up too fast, and end up having to sit on the floor or put my head down. has been happening for about a week. if you're lightheaded all the time though, try getting more water maybe? I'm not exactly sure what helps/causes that. I like have tea or juice on hand all day, because I get sick of plain water.

(anyone know what teas are safe during pregnancy? I think I remember being advised against herbal ones.)

Thanks, I am sipping some cool water now and I turned the air down since I thought I might be warm. Not lightheaded continuously but just every couple of minutes I feel odd, even when I am sitting.

Could you use fruits in your water to change the taste?

 

[eme]

Can't say I have. You have any abdominal pain too? And I know I'm going to sound like a broken record haha as this seems to be my mantra this time around, but make sure you're drinking enough water!

Hard to tell about the abdominal pain, I had to go off a class "c" medicine that i take for IBS (stomach issues) so my stomach is completely messed up right now.

I saw your other post about drinking a ton of water and I am trying to do the same! I only drink water (because of my stomach issues) but I figured the more I could drink the better I would be. Already over 40 ounces by lunch time today.

Not constantly dizzy, just my head spins for a second and I feel odd.

Hmmm could just be a natural side effect of pregnancy too with the hormonal changes and all. I'd say if it continues today (after you've had something proper to eat and once you've rested at home) and if anything still lingers tomorrow to call your doctor just to make sure. Continued dizziness might be caused by something or it could be just a hormonal thing, but if it continues after resting, eating, and proper liquid intake then I'd run it past your doctor just to be safe.