First Time Mommies Due February 2016 - Anyone Want to Join Me?

[Jules8]

Panda- I will def. post for you guys. Archery sounds fun! We have no common hobbies. lol In fact my husband has a bunch and I have none. I have thought about taking up knitting or crochet so I can make something for baby. Anyone else thinking of taking up a hobby to help keep your mind distracted?

Anniemac- So glad all went well at your sonogram! I know it made you feel a bit better.

Ksquared- I think worrying is normal. Our bodies are doing a ton of things it didn't do before so its easy to over analyze what they could mean. Hopefully your doppler will pick up soon enough, those can be quite tricky from what I hear.

 

[PriandRafa]

Ksquarted: too bad you couldnt hear the heartbeat yet, but it will be a matter of time!
Any luck with the exercises dvd? Lucky you to have your sister giving you all these things!!!
Are you feeling better, though? All is ok? That’s why I don’t know if I should get a doppler. Knowing myself, I would be paranoid if I don’t hear it, but this is ME, I have issues LOL

Panda: Congrats on the ultrasound, heartbeat and the “graduation” to a obgyn! Good news!!!
I’m feeling the same symptoms as you, the rest kind of went away. I felt it weird that my boobs weren’t sore anymore. Some people it gets sore throughout the entire pregnancy… At least we are on the same page!!
Lovely pic!!!!

Jules: good that you got to tell the families and close friends…. I feel that I am hiding something from the close friends and co-workers and it is not fun! Can’t wait to tell all. I already have our announcement pic ready, just waiting for the next ultrasound to confirm all is good and the picture will be flying over facebook!
I’ll try to post it from my home notebook tonight!

Annie: glad you are ok and you heard the heartbeat!!! 
I’m sorry to ask, but how far were you when you had your miscarriage?

Xfading: great you got your midwife appt already and all is good! Congrats on the heartbeat!!!!
So for right now, we do have the same due date! Feb 17!!!

I think I covered everyone! sorry if I miss any post or anyone!

AFM: I did have my hotdog on Friday!
I was able to do some swimming and pool exercises on Sat and yesterday. I'll see if I find some yoga dvds.
Symptoms kind of went away a bit, just the same as Panda, constipation, gas, bloating, and I am still feeling tired!

I am planning to announce the pregnancy next Saturday, I'll post our picture tonight when I get home!!!

Hope all is well!

 

[Jules8]

Pri- So glad you got your hot dog! Lol

AFM- I have been exhausted and having indigestion for the past two days, nothing too bad though. Also, I had my last ultrasound at my fertility doctor. Bitter sweet, because they were wonderful. I am excited to move on though, because that means things are progressing well. The ultrasound looks more like a baby now..its so crazy what a difference 2 weeks makes! The heartbeat is now 153 and the baby was moving all around.

 

[ksquared726]

Jules - Glad you got to tell DH's parents, and that your ultrasound today went great! Hopefully the indigestion and tiredness doesn't get worse. Happy for you and your little sprout!

Thexfadingpat - So awesome that your appointment went so well too! Love that strong heartbeat! Are you going to go for a private u/s between now and 20 weeks?

PriandRafa - Yeah maybe wait a few weeks for the Doppler. I know the baby is so tiny and so hard to find, but it's still disheartening to see other people online finding it at 8 or 9 weeks when I haven't found it yet. I haven't tried again though. Maybe tonight, but I worry about how it affects the baby too. Awesome that you get t have your hot dog and go swimming! I love summer!

Afm - Unfortunately I've had some brown spotting today with a pea-sized clot, so that doesn't help ease my worry at all. I called and they said if it gets worse they'll have me come in for a scan, but they said not to worry. I take those progesterone suppositories still, and they said spotting is common with those (except I've been taking them since week 4 and haven't had any spotting). My coworker said she had some spotting when her belly started to grow, and her doc told her that it's just from the stretching and growing. So that made me feel better. It's most likely a combination of overdoing it on the exercise, plus my belly has started growing quite a bit (a big difference from last week's pic), and DTD on Sunday that maybe just is causing some slight release of blood. After the small clot there hasn't been any more clots or stringy bits, so maybe that was all of it. I hope so! Just going to really relax as much as possible.

 

[thexfadingpat]

ksquared726- Yes, we are going to do a private U/S around 17 weeks to find out the gender. It will only be a little bit before the 20 week U/S, but we can't wait to find out.
And the way that the timing works, we will be on our honeymoon when I am 20 weeks, so the U/S won't even be until we are back. We are looking forward to being able to see baby and find out the gender before our wedding/honeymoon.

 

[PriandRafa]

ksquared:
try no to worry, as you said, I think it was too much going on a the same time; the suppositories, dtd, belly growing! And if you had not had anymore, you must be fine!

Jules:
sorry for the indigestion... are you feeling any better?
Think of the bright side! You are being "promoted" to a new doctor! you dont need the fertility dr anymore, because you already have a little one inside of you!!!!

Fading:
So cool that you will get to know the gender before the wedding and honeymoon!!! You must have a lot going on, the good thing is that the weeks go by quicker! For me it looks like an eternity has passed since I did my first / last u/s!

AFM:
I am feeling mostly fine. That worries me a bit. Just some fatigue, bloating, gas.
However it was interesting. I went out to lunch with a friend I havent seen in a while, and after talking a bit, she asked me if I was preggo. I asked her why she thought that, and she told me my boobs were huge and my face different!
So of course, I confirmed

Oh, I had mentioned I was going to post our announcement pic for you ladies!! We dont have any hobbies, so we just made a simple, but cute pic!
Here it is! This is the first scan, at 6 weeks. Cant wait for next Thursday!!!!

 

[panda fan]

Anniemac: glad things are going well and you saw heartbeat! That's great news!

ksquared: I wouldn't worry about minor spotting especially brown and I had a tiny bit of blood one day after a difficult bathroom trip (constipation, sorry TMI) and also a little pink after intercourse so I bet it's just the exercise and sex. Especially since it stopped quickly. I also woke up middle of night last night and this morning and just was panicking that something was wrong. Found out there was a minor earthquake near me right when I woke up 2 nights go. Don't know why I woke up last night but was very anxious and hubby had to calm me down that everything was fine. Nausea which was bad past 2 days is very very mild, almost nonexistent today and that also made me anxious. I think it's just part of being pregnant! Especially with all our crazy emotions

fading: That's exciting about finding out gender before your honeymoon. Great idea!

Nice, pic, Pri and funny about the boobs! I think mine give me away, too. I'm usually a very small B and I'm bursting out of my shirts. Has anyone bought a new bra yet?

And excited to see your announcement, Jules!

AFM: Had my nurse consultation at Obgyn and they threw lots of info at me. Head is spinning. Then they booked my appointments all the way through December already! Had urine and blood and have to go back Monday for first of the 3 "scary" tests for abnormalities. They are doing a blood test first, then ultrasound august 12, then I have a 2nd blood test in 2nd trimester. Exciting part is this first blood test on Monday will also tell us gender so we should get those results the week after (first week of August). Hubby wants to not tell anyone else gender until birth to keep it a surprise but I think it's going to be hard to not slip and say "he" or "she". I think we are going to wait until after the 3 "scary" tests which would be September to make a formal announcement.

 

[ksquared726]

Thank you guys for the reassurances . Good news is my doctor's office called and said she can see me this afternoon! It'll feel so much better to have her check things out so I can stop stressing. So yay, bonus ultrasound! I also went in this morning for my blood draws - they took 8 tubes!! I can't look at the needle in my arm or I get woozy. So this included all of the regular tests (I had to give urine too) plus the first trimester check for genetic defects.

Thexfadingpat - How fun to have your wedding, honeymoon, and gender reveal all around the same time! So exciting!

PriandRafa - Your announcement pics are so cute! You two look so happy together - aww love it! Haha, how funny that your friend totally guessed it! I wonder if there is something different about my face too. I know my belly is making it obvious, but no one at work who doesn't know has said anything yet. I have noticed some glances though, haha. Gas has been my one true constant symptom, everything else seems to come and go.

Panda - I'm sorry you're dealing with anxiety too. This first trimester is the pits! Yep I started the scary tests too. The NT scan is Aug 3 for me. Oh man, yeah I wouldn't be able to keep the gender a secret either. It would be like those first few weeks all over again before we told our families I was pregnant - it's too stressful keeping secrets for me!

 

[ksquared726]

I've lost my baby. Ultrasound showed it stopped growing at 9 weeks. Going in tomorrow for a D&C so I can start healing.

I wish you all the best with your pregnancies and that you all have healthy babies. I might check in down the road to see how things are going with the February babies, but right now need some time away.

 

[Jules8]

Ksquared- My heart is breaking for you, I am so sorry for your loss. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.

 

[PriandRafa]

Ksquared - I'm so sorry for your loss
My heart is breaking for you and you are in my prayers!

I dont know if you will see this post, but I hope you can heal soon, both physically and emotionally and don't blame yourself! Unfortunately there is also a risk and when is that early, there is nothing you could've done

Now you have a little angel in heaven watching out for you!

 

[panda fan]

ksquared726 - I'm so sorry. That is just heartbreaking. Sending you and hubby healing thoughts and prayers.

 

[thexfadingpat]

I'm so sorry for your loss, ksquared726.

 

[panda fan]

Just checking in. How is everyone doing? Sad news can cause anxiety and I know I felt it. I've had to really concentrate on keeping myself calm since my appt is not for over two more weeks. Hope everyone is feeling okay.

Wishing ksquared fast healing and another chance soon. I hope you'll come back and check in after you've had some time. Please let us know how you are doing.

 

[ksquared726]

Thank you all so much for the good wishes. I'm going to detail my experience below, so don't read on if you don't want to. I'd totally understand.

I went in yesterday to the hospital and they used an even more sensitive ultrasound (internal and external) to confirm everything. Then we waited a while and a really nice doctor came in and talked to us, and kept reassuring us that it wasn't our fault. It usually is something in the genes that don't line up, but that it was this 1 egg and 1 sperm and that next time it'll be a totally different combination. This one time doesn't mean that next time there will be a problem. They gave us three options: to let it pass naturally, to insert a pill that will speed up the natural process, or do a D&C which is a procedure/surgery that removes the tissue and uterine lining. I ended up doing the D&C yesterday evening because they said 1 or 2 out of 10 times not all of the tissue comes out on its own. Plus I didn't want to see it or know that it was still in there any longer than I had to. I was already starting to spot and cramp more so it felt like my body was starting on its own, but still I didn't want to see it. They put me to sleep and the process was done in 10 minutes. I woke up about an hour after they put me to sleep, and then an hour later I was on my way home. I'm a bit sore and bleeding a little still, but I'm already feeling like I'm on the upswing emotionally. DH and I already started talking about a list of things we want to do while I heal - like going to Disneyland and going out to restaurants and basically living it up. I'm on pelvic rest for 4 weeks, but then we should be able to start trying again. It's our 7th wedding anniversary tomorrow.

I hope detailing this process doesn't scare you guys (especially you, panda fan!). I'm so sorry if it was too much information. Talking about it helps me heal, and perhaps will help others know what it's like and that there's a light at the end of the tunnel if it happens to them. Most likely all of you lovely ladies will be welcoming your beautiful healthy babies in February. But if something happens, you'll have me to share the experience with.

Thank you again, you guys.

 

[AnnieMac2]

ksquared - I am so, so sorry. I don't know if you'll see this though...I wish I had checked in sooner - I've been laid out with a hurt back. I'm glad you feel a little emotional relief after the d&c. I had that feeling too - was just grateful for any step past it. But it was still a long, hard road. If you want to message me, feel free to any time. I first came to this site because of the loss support boards and they were a lifesaver. I hope they are for you. I have also heard these earlier losses are just chromosomal mismatches and they really don't concern doctors, aside from the emotional trauma. I'll be thinking of you.

Pri - I don't mind you asking. Mine was very early. I found out at 8 weeks that it was measuring 6 and at 9 weeks it had only grown a few more days' worth.

Big hugs to everyone.

 

[dustergrl]

Thank you so much for sharing your story, ksquared.

AFM I am having such back pain today! I had a small amount of old blood spotting yesterday afternoon (mostly with wiping after urination). My back pain was starting on Friday so I went to see a chiropractor, and then went to a wedding yesterday. I was on my feet a lot, but didn't overdo it with the dancing. I have slight cramps, but nothing severe.

I don't know if what I'm experiencing is normal, and it's not enough that I'm going to go running to the emergency room. I go in for my 12-week appointment on Tuesday so I feel like there isn't much I can do until then but wait.

I've been icing my back but don't know what else to do. Any input/ideas?

 

[thexfadingpat]

dustergrl- I don't get back pain too often, so I don't really have a suggestion. Minus getting OH to give you a back massage?
Hopefully it gets better soon for you.


Yesterday evening FI and I did an engagement session with our wedding photographer. And she also took some announcement photos for us with baby shoes. It's going to take her a couple of weeks to go through and edit them all. I'm so impatient. I really want to get them back so that we can announce on facebook.

 

[panda fan]

dustergrl - i have been having back pain on and off, too. At first it made me very nervous, but now it definitely feels more like a nerve/muscle type pain for me as if I stretch or change position I can sometimes relieve it and sometimes it goes away entirely.

I told my nurse about it and she said they recommend going to see a physical therapist who can give a diagnosis and give you exercises. mine said she would refer me to one as having back pain this early can mean it gets worse later when things grow. maybe you could ask about that? it didn't sound like you have to keep going to the physical therapist, just that they would give you proper exercises to do. I'll let you know how it goes when I get an appt.

 

[Jules8]

ksquared- Thank you for sharing your story with us. I wish you nothing but the best in your future and a fast healing. I know your angel will be watching over you.

dustergirl- It is probably fine, but I would definitely mention it to the doctor when you go. I hope it gets better for you! Back pain is the worst.

Fading- Awww..engagement photos are so much fun! And its even more exciting that you got to have a double photo session.

panda fan- I am sorry your back is bothering you as well. I hope your doctor gives something that will help give you some relief.

AFM: Nothing new really. Still pretty much having the same symptoms and weaning off of my progesterone. Yay! We did announce on fb so I am pretty happy that it is out in the world now. All I am doing now is waiting for my appt. in August with the doctor I will have the remainder of the pregnancy. I feel like time is kind of dragging right now. I am so antsy to get to the good stuff like feeling the baby move, getting round belly, and finding out the gender!