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

[ttc126]

Hi miss priss So happy we're bump buddies

 

[swanxxsong]

Gdef that is classic! I have been so mentally preoccupied lately too, I feel guilty for my poor 2 y/o!

I have a sister who's 8 years older than myself. The age difference was tough at times but now we are super close!

I struggle with insomnia a bit Milosmommy! I have trouble falling asleep. Once I do, I sleep soundly until 6am and like clockwork, I am up and can't settle back down, which may be one reason why I'm so tired. LOL.

Oh Maisie! I am so, so sorry love. I will be praying for you! Are you heading to the A&E (I think that's what it's called?) to get checked out? Sending so much love your way!

Welcome Miss Priss! Congrats!

 

[swanxxsong]

Just hung up with my OB nurse. She's so sweet. We got my insurance sorted and I will have my first ultrasound on July 1 at 9:30 am. I should be able to see a heartbeat and everything by then. They won't be doing any more blood tests as she said, "We have great success with progesterone supplements doing their thing and beyond that, everything's out of our control." Which I truly understand and agree -- they have done ALL they can for me. All I can do is take care of myself and baby, pray hard and wait to see if everything aligns well. So however much I wish I could get more bloodwork, I will just wait until my ultrasound. I have two vacations that are long weekends back-to-back so time should move quickly until it's July!

 

[laura109]

awww bet you can not wait. in the uk we have an appointment at 10 weeks then a scan at 12 weeks. that point seems a million miles away at the moment lol. im just taking everyday as it comes. such an exciting time

 

[savvysaver]

swanxxsong, I really want more bloodwork too and I don't care if I have to pay the entire cost out of pocket. The RE said my beta doubled so no more are needed, but that way was back on 12dpo. I have an early ultrasound June 25th, but I really wish they would do another blood test for peace of mind. My addiction to POAS is crazy!

 

[swanxxsong]

Laura109: traditionally I would have my first appointment at 8-10 weeks and an ultrasound at 12. Waiting for that was awful with my first! But since I'm considered "mildly high risk" due to multiple losses and low progesterone, they're getting me in earlier than I expected. So I have my ultrasound and then a week later, my appointment. I'm nervous but hopeful!

Savvy: my sister thinks I should call my FPC, who drew my blood anyway, and ask them if they'll do it since my OB won't. But I don't know if I will do that. I may just wait it out the next few weeks and pray. Idk. Decisions! I somehow doubt my physician would do it anyway.

 

[MilosMommy7]

Swan- yay for a first scan date! I'll probably call my OB tomorrow and set up my first apportionment. Usually they do a first scan around 6w to confirm pregnancy and get due date I do the same, I can't fall asleep. Then when I do I sleep soundly for about 5hrs and I'm back up! Think part of it is my mind being preoccupied on pregnancy and other stuff.

Maisie- I'm sorry hun try not to consider it a loss until you have clots or it's confirmed a friend of mine bled her entire pregnancy from 8-32 weeks (then she delivered). Very possible your bean is still growing

Welcome miss priss :wave:

 

[RaspberryK]

Thank you for your kind thoughts ladies but sadly there is little doubt that I have lost my baby

I wish you all the very best and hope you all have a happy and healthy pregnancy

Sorry for your loss xx

 

[Mommy2missR]

Oh Maisie! I'm so sorry for your loss.

 

[Jokerette]

I am unsure if they will do more blood testing. I will ask tomorrow.

Bridget there's also a blood test you can mail out for gender. Zombie and I have a friend who did it super early with her pregnancy. I would have to ask her the name. Something with pink and blue in the name I think.

Ugh so frustrating when parents and inlaws and such have comments about how many children to have.

yeah but it to expensive to have the testing done by a private party
so im hoping i can get it done through my insurance
we cant afford like $250

Sorry for creeping in on your thread again! But, I was talking with Swanxxsong and she said that someone mentioned the early blood test. It was me who did the private test to find out the sex... it was Tellmepinkorblue.com I did it with both pregnancies and its been correct both times. You can find out as early as 9 weeks pregnant

Some Dr's offices are beginning to offer the test when in combination with other early screening... in my experience I wasn't eligible to be covered by insurance because I did not need some of those tests that are reserved for high risk pregnancies (people with family histories of certain chromosomal abnormalities) or advanced maternal age (moms over 35 years old). I'm sure you are elligible for the nuchal translucency screening with is bloodwork done at 11-14 weeks with an ultrasound, but that one isnt the one that does the sex.

But, that being said, my Doctor said more and more insurances are starting to cover it!

 

[savvysaver]

swan, it is worth the call to check and see if they will do one more lab for you. I was thinking of calling my RE on Friday to check, I have stomach issues and have had some pretty bad pain coming off my Class C Meds. Of course I don't know if the pain is related to not having the meds or could it be a problem with the baby. Of course I am the most nervous person in the world.

 

[swanxxsong]

Aww Savvy! I am so sorry. You were on for IBS right? I'm not positive but I thought I read that further back. I would think it's worth the call for you! Maybe there's some way they can reassure you.

 

[bridgetboo62]

hey everyone!
we went shopping yesterday afternoon for my friends baby shower
and we also go a pregnancy book for us so we can start writing stuff down in it

 

[Megamegan]

Bridget that's a good idea to keep track of your pregnancy! I am going to do the "one picture a week" thing for myself and maybe make a time lapse video of it.

Got my first appt for July 8 and that seems SO. FAR. AWAY.

She told me as long as I'm not spotting or cramping really bad, I should be okay. I just feel like I need someone to be reassuring me everything is fine the whole time. Anyone else feel this way? I just still can't believe I'm growing a baby in my belly that will come out in 8 months!! I'm in shock.

 

[bridgetboo62]

im in shock too
i dont really think it will become real until
i get a super noticeable bump
i feel real movements and kicks
and i find out the sex

i was thinking of doing the one photo a week thing
but i think instead we are just going to do professional black and white maternity photos when i get a real bump ones with just me and my bump and ones with OH in them too

 

[DoubleLines]

@Megamegan I feel exactly the same! My first appt is July 7th. Today I have slight cramping and of course it's sending me into worry... I just want reassurance so badly!

 

[babyfeva]

Maise- I hope all is OK. Thinking of you.

 

[savvysaver]

Aww Savvy! I am so sorry. You were on for IBS right? I'm not positive but I thought I read that further back. I would think it's worth the call for you! Maybe there's some way they can reassure you.

Thanks swan! Yep, I have IBS. I hate to be annoying at the RE office, since I have already called about my broken tooth. I am going to wait a few more days and see how I feel, I am pretty sure it is stomach issues but who knows if I have stomach issues if that is safe for the baby.
I am about ready to just spill the beans and tell my MIL, she runs a family practice and I could get any blood lab or ultrasound I want...would rather wait to tell her though and my DH feels the same way.

 

[bridgetboo62]

i have had bad cramping since a few days before i got my BFP (a few days before expected AF)
and my pregnancy is just fine doctor says completely normal
i definitely would not worry about cramping
its a common early pregnancy sign/symptom

 

[imphope]

Ladies, I had to unbutton my pants today! I am so bloated. I know I don't really have a bump at 6.5 weeks but this bloating makes my tummy big!

I thought I would offer up a tip. If you have one if these places in your area ( or something similar) called 'Any Lab Test Now' you can order a blood test for Hcg for $49. I did this with my mc in feb and for the first blood draw for this pregnancy. I got my results within 48 hours. I am trying to keep myself from going back there before my first visit to the doctor. I know they will get new bloods next week when I go, but I sure would like to know what the Hcg is now. It doubled back at 14 and 16 dpo so I should be ok. But I'm so nervous about this!