How do you stop worrying?

[elleff]

Thinking of you ladies. Jolly such good news your numbers are rising.
You are all going to be fine. You can do this!

 

[klsltsp]

Hey ladies

Sib4owen welcome hope that you're doing well!!

So I caved last night and finally told OH hahaha we had friends over and after they left I told him... he was very very happy and just couldn't get his head wrapped around the fact that he's gotten me pregnant twice in one month LOL

Kim

 

[Sib4Owen]

Thanks for the welcome.

klsltsp...love your OH's reaction, such a guy!

 

[JillieBean]

Hey ladies

Sib4owen welcome hope that you're doing well!!

So I caved last night and finally told OH hahaha we had friends over and after they left I told him... he was very very happy and just couldn't get his head wrapped around the fact that he's gotten me pregnant twice in one month LOL

Kim

Yay!!! He's probably pretty proud of himself huh? LOL

 

[klsltsp]

haha yes sib4owen and Jillie he was very proud of himself.... such a man!! lol

 

[springbeduk13]

Thank you for your post! I'm in the same boat ... trying not to obsess and worry! (not doing so well at the moment as I'm here on the web instead of doing the mountain of work i should be doing!) had 2 early m/c (not sure if chemical or what) both I think were at 5w3d and that will be tomorrow. Also get to go for my 3rd beta tomorrow ... not soon enough! my first 2 were almost the same as yours, JillieBean - 8/25 (cd 29)=287 8/27 (cd 31)=720. Fingers crossed for us all!

 

[klsltsp]

Hey ladies

so got my first beta results from Friday (cd 22), which I think is 3w+5 but my cycle is normally 21-25 days so who knows.. anyways the number was 48... lower than I would have liked but still high enough... had bloodwork taken today, so should get that number tomorrow.... sigh..

springdebuk good luck tomorrow... you'll get through it!! your numbers look great!!!

It seems like we get past one milestone only to be waiting for the next one...

Kim

 

[klsltsp]

So I just got my numbers from yesterday and they were 247.. so we're happy about that!

CD 22 - 48
CD 26 - 247

Not as high as with my last pregnancy but within the normal range, more blood work tomorrow am..

 

[springbeduk13]

So I just got my numbers from yesterday and they were 247.. so we're happy about that!

CD 22 - 48
CD 26 - 247

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Yay for the 247! Doubling every 48 hours is on-track, right? Good luck tomorrow!

 

[klsltsp]

thanks sprngbeduk, yup they say doubling every 48-72 hrs and we're definitely there.. here's hoping tomorrow is good. We've had a very stressful few days here so I'm hoping that the little bean is tucked away and safe!!

 

[Sib4Owen]

Good luck kls! Let us know your results, we'll be thinking of you!

I had my first scan yesterday. I'm just over 6 weeks, so all we saw was a blob with a heartbeat. I thought I would feel more relaxed after seeing it, but I didn't. If anything I feel like I put more of a wall up, like I'm trying to stay "numb" to the situation. I get to have scans every week for the rest of the month, so they can monitor growth and the heart rate. Hopefully that will help me relax and embrace this pregnancy. It's just so hard to embrace it when the last 3 ended in heart break. I keep telling myself I just need to get to 9 weeks (my first MC, the heart stopped at 8.5 weeks). I think if I can just get past that point, I will feel better. Here's hoping anyway. I think this whole pregnancy is going to be a challenge, with lots of worry.

Hope you ladies are doing well! Any updates or news?

 

[MonyMony]

Happy to hear about the heartbeat, Sib4owen! I keep thinking if I could at least have that, I'd be more relaxed. But maybe not...

I don't even know when I get a scan since my first dr appt isn't until 9/18. I haven't had any bloodwork, either.

My symptoms come and go, on top of that. So I alternate between really wishing the exhaustion, headaches and nausea would go away, and worrying that all I feel are sore boobs! Why do we make ourselves so crazy?

The one thing I could really do without and wouldn't miss at all--bloating!

 

[floridamomma]

can I join ladies? I am on another thread but I feel ike they cant relate to my situation as sweet as the ladies are. I had a mmc in dec last year, mc at 10 weeks on vday this year and am currently 5 weeks 2 days pregnant. beta at 4weeks4days was 764, beta at 5 weeks was 2200+. I am trying not to but im worried a lot. I get scared and I am ashamed to admit it but I do. 2 losses back to back have wounded me. im not sure what to do to relax, most days I just pray. I did also have a scan at 5 weeks and saw a sac but that's it. I have a follow up with the gyn tomorrow

 

[Sib4Owen]

Mony, that's crazy that you haven't even had blood work yet! I can understand the scan, those usually aren't done until 7-8 weeks. I'm seeing an RE and he is very cautious. He tends to do things a little more often, I think to help us relax (not sure it works though ). I'm just trying to be thankful for everyday that I am still pregnant and make it to my next appointment. How far along are you again? We sure do do a good job of making ourselves crazy, don't we? I'm sure you've heard this a million times, but try to relax, it's the best thing for you! I've actually been doing 10-minute yoga and it seems to help...that and lots of ice cream!

Florida, Welcome! You should never feel guilty for being scared! We all are and those who don't understand have never walked one single step in your shoes. I'm in the same boat, scared and not allowing myself to really become attached to this pregnancy. I mean of course I am on some level, but I have tried to stay numb and just live appointment to appointment. I haven't even accepted that I will have a baby in 9 months! That's still crazy talk in my mind. It's awesome that you saw a sac...that's a good sign! How far along are you? When is your next scan? Your numbers look great! (BTW...I was born and raised in Bradenton, FL. I just moved to AZ last year.)

Good luck to you both! I'm glad we have this thread, it really does help A LOT!

 

[floridamomma]

Thanks fore the support sib. Bradenton! That's right across the bridge! We well hopefully be moving to Tennessee after school is done. My levels at 4 weeks 4 days were 764 and 2600 at 5 weeks. Next us on the 18

 

[Sib4Owen]

You would think having an ultrasound every week would help me relax, but not so much! All I can think about is the next scan, which is Wednesday, and will everything be ok? I guess it's better than having to wait a month for an MD appointment but goodness, I'm stressing!

 

[Sib4Owen]

Had my second scan today...good and bad news. Good news is the baby doubled in size and the heart rate is up. Bad news is the sac didn't grow and the baby is measuring 6 weeks, 3 days (I'm 7 weeks, 2 days). The doc said as long as the baby measures within 7 days, then don't stress. She said she is not concerned with the sac size yet. I'm concerned! I know I should focus on the positives, but I'm freaking out! Next week is 8 weeks, my first MC, the heart stopped at just past 8 weeks. This all feels like bad news to me, like I need to prepare for REALLY bad news next week. I don't know how to handle this and I don't think I can take another MC, especially after seeing the baby and hearing the heartbeat. What am I supposed to do?

 

[floridamomma]

I just had a scan 8 says after the first and all the see is a sac measuring 5 weeks I'm supposed to be 6 weeks 1 day

 

[Sib4Owen]

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[Sib4Owen]

FL - it's so scary isn't it?!?!?! I can't help but worry! What did they tell you? Did they say it was still pretty early?