January Snowdrops 2016: 58 BFPs and counting (12 boys / 8 girls / 4 surprises)!

[Fit_Mama2Be]

Got my beta results this afternoon, I think they are good, anyone care to weigh in?

Thursday at 12:40 PM they were at 4278.

Today (Sunday) at 8:50 AM they were 9727, not quite 72 hours later.

 

[NDH]

That seems like a fine increase Farrah. 72 hours is acceptable normal doubling time anyway, and it does slow down after 1200 and 6000.

 

[blessedmomma]

hi new ladies!!!

my next draw is tomorrow and im hoping for numbers over 5000. it might not be very likely, but im really hoping. when they get over 5000 i get a scan.

happy mothers day to all who are celebrating today i took my last digi as a present to myself and got a 3+. pleased with that since im just 5 weeks today.

 

[Fit_Mama2Be]

Thanks Natalie. That's what I've read as well, which is:

"for levels below 1,200mIU/ml in early pregnancy the hCG doubles every 48-72 hours and it should increase normally by at least 60% every 2 days, for levels between 1,200 and 6,000 mIU/ml he hCG takes 72-96 hours to increase and double, and for levels above 6,000mIU/ml the hCG will take over four or more days to double and increase."

Hope you and all the other moms on the board are having a nice Mother's Day.

blessedmomma congrats on the 3+! I didn't get my 3+ until the morning *after* my blood hcg level measured at 4278, so you very well could be over 5000 already.

 

[blessedmomma]

Thanks Hun. My level on Friday was 1702. I almost didn't take the test today since you got a 2-3 even with them so high! I think that's just crazy. I went ahead and took it as part of my moms day celebration. I decided it would be fun to use it even if it was 2-3. After reading what you ladies had said about it slowing down after 1200 I'm not sure mine will quite make it to 5000 but I hope! It will be exactly 72 hours between draws

 

[Fit_Mama2Be]

I'll keep my FX for you bm!

Maybe my pee is just too diluted, LOL. With my last pregnancy and with this one I have to pee constantly...when I got the 2-3 I had only held it for 2 hours before testing. (Don't think using FMU makes a difference when I get up at least every 2 hours to pee). When I got the 3+ I had held it for 3 hours, and there was no way I was torturing myself for any longer than that!

 

[BKKBabe]

Welcome Oh-Lala, Chelle and Happybun!

happybun - we had been trying since December too! I was just about to give up and was convinced AF was on her way. This is my 3rd though. And funny enough, it took 5 cycles with my first too. Then 1 cycle and now 5 cycles..

Frustrated - I think you being so tired is an excellent sign!!! This little bean has to be growing

re diarrhea - I've been having that pretty badly since the beginning too. I came back from a trip a few days before my BFP and I thought I had possibly eaten something bad on the plane. Still going.

I feel really different from my other 2 pregnancies though. The fatigue is definitely there but all this feeling dizzy and weak stuff is new. I feel like my pressure must be really low.

Anyone else here vegetarian? I wonder if I'll have to start eating meat again . I wasn't vegetarian when I had the other two.

I was SO wanting to tell my mom when I was on the phone with her yesterday but I held back... Now I'm meeting with all my doula girlfriends on Wednesday night for dinner. One of them knows but not the others. I wanted to wait until the 12 week scan to tell them because they have pretty strong feelings about it but they're also my support group...

 

[donnarobinson]

Hi girls morning I'm sure mykids no iI'm extra tired and bk to waking early . I've got such a sore throat cough and my chest hurts to . I'm waiting for my clear blue to arrive in the post hope it doesn't take to long and hope I get a 3+ on it I won't he happy if I don't I'm 5+3 today so hopefully I should x I've got midwife in two days x

 

[NDH]

BKK I'm not vegetarian but I have lots of friends who have been vegetarian - and even vegan - throughout pregnancy and had no problems. I do know others who have decided to be omniverous during pregnancy as well though.

 

[shivangi1210]

Hi Ladies,

Count me in
Due 16th Jan.
Going to visit gyne tomorrow.

 

[Mushymilkfor2]

Welcome!

My face feels like I'm 13 years old, it's so oily! One symptom from my last pregnancy that sick around so far was smelling like a 13 year old going through puberty, and now I'm all oily, which hopefully doesn't lead to a bunch of acne. But probably will!

 

[donnarobinson]

I've had a few spots come . I hate the first Trimester everything is a constant worry lol. Just want everything to be Ok and hope I get some symptoms soon as k still have none really x

 

[Abbiewilko]

Anyone else craving junk food? It's all I want to eat

 

[Smudge101]

Evening ladies.

At 6 weeks, like clockwork my MS showed up. Totally different so far that with my DD though. With her I was sick a lot but I felt fine.

This time I'm exhausted, feel sick all the time bit I'm not actually sick. Think I'd rather be though .

 

[Bevziibubble]

Hi ladies can I join Had a scan today following some bleeding and all was ok. She said I was around 6 weeks so Im now due January instead of December!

 

[Lucy3]

Hi everyone! I'm due Jan 4 (looks like it's a busy day!)
Hope everyone is feeling ok. Here's to a fun 9 months ahead together! xx

 

[blessedmomma]

hi new ladies! welcome

so tired today and very very sick. felt all dizzy and lightheaded after my blood draw while driving home

 

[LockandKey]

how is everyone feeling? I'm just feeling like total crap lots of nausea, lots of fatigue, acne, cramping, and sore boobs. They are all good signs and I am glad to have that reassurance, but I'm definitely looking forward to eating again without feeling like I'm going to throw it all up

 

[Bevziibubble]

I am always absolutely exhausted but no sickness just yet. I was feeling nauseous a lot last week but not too bad now. I'm also very achy!

 

[minimoocow]

Hello ladies and welcome to the newbies!

I'm feeling ok . . . which I'm stressing over! I don't feel great but I thought MS was starting at the end of last week when I got up I felt so gassy and starving hungry and a bit nauseous until I ate (repeat pattern throughout the day!)

Anyway that stopped on Sunday although it could be just because my body was adjusting to the progesterone suppositories. I mean I feel lightheaded when I get up now. I also have a super human sense of smell and taste to the point I think I could be employed to sniff out drugs at the airport security!

And my boobs are huge and super veiny with a few spots and my hair is greasy although not so much this week but I have stopped using conditioner as it doesn't seem to need it. I had a major panic when I felt my boobs and they seem to not be as firm as they were. Realised today (2 days later) they feel firm when I feel them with the hand from the same side of the body and not so much if I swap sides (doh!)

So in summary I think I have lots of symptoms, am still testing pregnant but am worrying in case there is no baby in there. I definitely don't want MS so will be very happy if it passes me by but I would like this constant worry to stop - any ideas on that one?!