July Firecrackers 2018

[Alligator]

That's great progression for one day Heather! Try not to worry...I know, easier said than done (I should listen to my own advice lol)

 

[housewifey]

Well I'm not feeling too great about my scan. There was just an empty sac. Dr. didn't seem worried about it, she thinks I'm earlier than I thought I was, but I just don't see how since I got a trigger and an iui. I have another scan scheduled in 2 weeks.

Okay well that didn't go as good as I hoped. There is a gestational sac but no fetal pole. Sac is measuring 5w1d so its to be expected not to see fetal pole and it's also possible I'm only 5w because I really have no clue how far along I am...Last af was Sept 15th, I normally O between cd 23-27...I'm not sure how to figure all of those dates out...so now I'm in the waiting game too. I see the high risk specialists tomorrow and they will get all my blood work and testing done and probably do their own ultrasound so I'll update more then.

Really hoping all goes well for both of you, pregnancy is so exciting but causes so much worry doesn't it

 

[ameeann]

I didn't have a fetal pole til close to 7 weeks with my last and no heartbeat til nearly 8! Things can be a bit out of the norm sometimes

 

[UniqueBeauty]

Hi :wave:

How has everyone been today?

I’m waiting for 7pm to hurry by so I can get the kids to bed, I have some Christmas presents being delivered and I don’t want them to see!

I mentioned a reassurance scan to my partner earlier, he said it’s a waste of money, I’ve done like a thousand tests, I know I’m pregnant bla bla. So I guess I’ll be waiting until I’m 12 weeks

 

[ameeann]

Lol I booked one yesterday for the 6th of December haha

 

[UniqueBeauty]

I swear, men don’t get it

 

[ameeann]

Hah no, no they do not... I'm driving myself up the wall, convincing myself it'll be a mmc honestly *face palm*

 

[UniqueBeauty]

It’s normal to worry though, every time I go to the toilet I’m worried I’ll be spotting or every cramp I get

I can’t wait to see everyone’s 12 week scans, I’m kind of hoping I’ll be booked in for the end of December but I’ll only be 11 weeks I’m so impatient!

 

[Heather.1987]

Im convinced too this wont last. After having a late mmc my whole mind goes that way immediately. I have blood again tomorrow then eventually in the next week or 2 ill have an early ultrasound then my first official ob apt dec 22nd. 3 years ago i lost my baby right around the holidays and it sucked...sure hope that doesnt happen again.

 

[ameeann]

I'm the same! Haha

I know I'll be booked on for around the 16th because of my dates, but im pretty sure I'm about 2 weeks behind!

 

[Alligator]

I'll probably have a scan in early December, they do dating scans here so that's pretty normal. I have my prenatal with my doctor on Nov 29 and she'll give me a referral for one. I'll book it for after Dec 2...I am superstitious. Dec 2 is 8w3d and that's what I measured with our loss this summer. SO I want to wait until after that...and Dec 2 is also my dad's birthday! I'll try to get in that first week of December though, I should be around 8-9w at that point so they should see something for sure

 

[Buffyx]

I just booked the scan without discussing it with my husband. I was just like "our scan is on November 17. It's $150." No questions were asked

Is everyone doing something exciting for Christmas? We have been trying to explain to our 2 year old about Santa and Christmas. We have been putting some Christmas shows on for her too. She loves the Mickey & Shrek ones. We love Christmas. I even want to start wrapping the presents

 

[Alligator]

Buffy Christmas is my favourite. I love it! We'll decorate the house this weekend (hopefully I have the energy!) and I'm awaiting lists from my family to get shopping. It's the best! We usually split Christmas Day between our families (they live 15 mins apart) but our nephew is 3.5 so that may change this year - we'll see!

 

[housewifey]

I'm still feeling good, not many symptoms still, getting some round ligament pain, always hungry and feeling a bit more tired than usual. Overall feeling good.

I phoned the midwife today about getting an early scan, she gave me the number for early pregnancy unit and said to discuss with them and they may be able to squeeze me in before Christmas. I couldn't get through on the phone today so will try again tomorrow, fingers crossed I get one.

Not feeling in the Christmas mood yet, I normally am but I don't know what's wrong with me this year, I've not even done my shopping yet!

 

[JWC13]

I have my first scan scheduled for 11/27 and I'll be 6 weeks, 4 days. I have my second scan scheduled for 12/20 and I'll be 10 weeks. Luckily both scans are covered by my insurance.

I am a bit concerned the 6 weeks, 4 days will be too early to see the heartbeat and I'll leave feeling really stressed and upset. They chose that date based on my LMP date and when I reminded the lady making the appt that I ovulate late (cd21) and that I won't be 7-8 weeks then, she said it didn't matter and that 6 weeks was ok. We will see.

 

[Alligator]

JWC - you still may be able to see a heartbeat then! Will they do transvaginal?? Fx!

 

[Buffyx]

I saw a HB at 6+3 with my DS

Alli - yay! Another fellow Christmas lover! I am super excited about it, especially now that DD is getting a little older. She loved opening her birthday presents this year, so she will love opening her Christmas presents as well.

We also split Christmas between the 2 families. This year may be tricky because my DH has to work Christmas night He starts at 6pm. I'm glad he will be there most of the day though.

 

[UniqueBeauty]

JWC, I saw my DS heartbeat at 6wk 4d

 

[ToriTami]

We are going to Orlando, Florida for Christmas with my DH's family. I'm excited because I finally get to go to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter!!!

 

[JWC13]

JWC - you still may be able to see a heartbeat then! Will they do transvaginal?? Fx!

Yep they will! I've done a lot of research and most people say that you can see the heartbeat at that time, but sometimes it is still too early. I also want to ask that they push my second scan back to be closer to 11/12 weeks but I also like that it is schedule a few days before Christmas so I will feel reassured during Christmas. If I stick to the scan at 10 weeks I don't think they do another until 4 weeks later and if that happens I might wait to publicly announce until after that scan at 14 weeks.