Got the Christmas BFP, now waiting on the baby..August 2015 :)

[deductivemom]

Still waiting (impatiently) for blood results here! Really hoping to get good news - I think it will be since my tests still look strong but I still want an actual number to agonize over. Then after that will be trying to figure out how to convince the doc to do an ultrasound at my appointment next week. I bet one of the midwives would but only obs were available the days I needed. DH has decided to come and it's right before Christmas so hopingshe will take pity on me. My latest anxiety has been a blighted ovum so really hoping to see a yolk sac at that appointment.

Btw, can someone explain exactly how the pregnancy days and weeks counting works? And is there any way the doc will use ovulation date instead of lmp date? For me they are just a day off but I want to feel like I'm farther along hehe.

 

[deductivemom]

Still waiting (impatiently) for blood results here! Really hoping to get good news - I think it will be since my tests still look strong but I still want an actual number to agonize over. Then after that will be trying to figure out how to convince the doc to do an ultrasound at my appointment next week. I bet one of the midwives would but only obs were available the days I needed. DH has decided to come and it's right before Christmas so hopingshe will take pity on me. My latest anxiety has been a blighted ovum so really hoping to see a yolk sac at that appointment.

Btw, can someone explain exactly how the pregnancy days and weeks counting works? And is there any way the doc will use ovulation date instead of lmp date? For me they are just a day off but I want to feel like I'm farther along hehe.

 

[hopeful_ttc]

I'm not sure if I'm just too early for MS, but none yet!
Which I'm thankful for, but I feel like that must be so reassuring to know little bean is still sticking!

The only symptoms I have now is mild on and off cramping, and back ache. Sometimes my boobs hurt and other days not at all. Yesterday morning, I woke up, and HELLO NIPPLES! HUGE! And I generally have small nipples..TMI!

I pray to God daily & thank him for this blessing.

 

[deductivemom]

Got my bloodwork results back. Can hardly believe it - 795 at 16dpo! Based on prior test, that's a doubling time of 34 hours. So excited, and also wondering if I should be thinking about the possibility of twins.

 

[amandadchan]

On goodness deductive mom that is great news!!!! I'm so happy for u momma . I wish they would of dud my bloods but they wanted a specialist to deal with me. So I have one week and five days till my appt and hopefully an ultrasound!!! They better do one or it will drive me crazy!! Will be new years eve and I'm ready!!!

 

[deductivemom]

On goodness deductive mom that is great news!!!! I'm so happy for u momma . I wish they would of dud my bloods but they wanted a specialist to deal with me. So I have one week and five days till my appt and hopefully an ultrasound!!! They better do one or it will drive me crazy!! Will be new years eve and I'm ready!!!

I know what you mean. Sure hope you get your first baby picture to ring in the new year! You can always try to appeal to your doc's holiday spirit

 

[JandJPlus1]

Deductive more than likely your numbers would be way higher if it was twins. Look up the normal ranges for twins haha.

 

[JandJPlus1]

This is the last set of tests because I'm happy. 20 DPO today. Equate brand from Walmart first.

 

[JandJPlus1]

First response early response. It looks like my first test in reverse lol.

 

[JandJPlus1]

And the one I'm the most excited about, clear blue digital!

 

[deductivemom]

And the one I'm the most excited about, clear blue digital!

Looking good jandj! Hoping you're right about the twin numbers - one bean seems like plenty for our first!

 

[LavenderLove]

Holy wow look at those tests! Super lines!

I'm not sure when I'll get to have a scan, myself. I'm sure my doc on Monday will send me to get bloodwork and all, but who knows if he'll want me to have an early scan or no!

Also REALLY TMI but it's sorta funny:

Spoiler

I was SO glad DH was asleep when I went to bed last night because I was SO gassy! I felt so bad even though he stayed sleeping because I couldn't stop it at all! Then this morning I got freaked out when I saw red when I wiped only to find it came from my bum. Had to be from the chicken nuggets I had from McDonald's. I don't think I need a better reason to stay away from junk food now! Gross gross gross!

 

[amandadchan]

Jnjplusone - yes ur test couldnt get any darker yay!!!now ur making me wanna get a clear blue tomm BC I'll be five weeks tomm and it should show 3+ right??? I'm soooooo sleepy today, I can't get enough sleep !!

 

[amandadchan]

Kanvenderlove-hahaha omg that was toooo funny , gosh hioe I don't EVER bleed from my butt from food and farts lol lol ohh u gave me a good laugh there!! Oh thanks

 

[JandJPlus1]

I'm so excited for my scan but it seems so far away. I know once my hubby is on days off for two weeks it will go by really fast though. And I know it's not going to look like much but I will get to see a heartbeat and that's all that matters too me.
Oh and deductive, trust me, if you were going to have twins you would definitely want it to be for your first child and not when you have a toddler running around lol. And lavender, sadly the gas things just gets worse and worse to the point where by the end it doesn't really matter what you eat you still have horrible gas lol. Hubby should prepare himself for that.

 

[LavenderLove]

I think in that case I should get a gas mask for DH! Seems like your body just does all sorts of crazy things during pregnancy. The gas is just the beginning!

 

[JandJPlus1]

Lol just wait until you get to the you can't sneeze without peeing your pants stage.

 

[alikat2014]

Just got my first bfp ever, I will be first time mom in august! We are going to surprise our folks with the news at christmas!

 

[JandJPlus1]

That's awesome alikat. Congrats!

 

[Sass827]

Congrats Ali!
Lavender- welcome to gas land. It's mortifying but then you get over it. It's like you run out of room in there at a certain point, and the farts will fly all day long. It's so horrendous, but eventually it will just be routine, until one day, you get stabbing stomach pains, and you're like, "am i gonna die?" Then you find out its trapped gas and release a fart that could win you an award if they gave them for things like that.