March/April Spring Rainbows

[raine87]

When I go for blood work I go within 30 min of the 48 hours. One time the times on the blood draws were exactly 48 hours. My doctor's nurse had a good laugh about it. Um if you say 48 hours I'm going to make it as close to that as possible.

 

[mrs unicorn]

Raine - that is wonderful news!!! You must be so relieved!

Messy - hopefully they'll keep rising. I agree with Klabro, knowing the exact numbers would only give you something to obsess over. The main thing is it's going in the right direction. Fx your next few tests show that too. Oh and yep I had sore bbs from 4-6 weeks, it lessened a bit, but now it's back full force. Guess it's one of those that comes and goes.

AFM - I'm feeling the fatigue this week. I am so tired, I struggle to get up. Normally I'm up at 6.30am (no alarm) and I go to the gym before work. But so far this week DH had been waking me up just before 8am as he leaves for work. I work from home so I can lie in luckily. DH said to me 'I didn't realise being pregnant would revert you back to be an 18 year old.' Ha! I was a pretty heavy sleeper in my youth.

 

[klabro]

Any updates with new numbers Messy?

Mrs Unicorn-I can definitely relate on the exhaustion. Mine seems to hit me around 1-2 in the afternoon when I feel like I just have to take a nap for about an hour. Seems almost impossible to stay awake through that lull.

AFM-Had pink spotting when I wiped last night and nothing since. Again, I didn't call my doctor or anything. I have an appointment on Monday and I'll let her know its happened a couple times. I'm not overly worried as it has happened to me every time, but still not fun to deal with. I've been monitoring closely today and haven't seen a single spot so thats good. My nausea seems to be fading a tiny bit here and there, and some days I'm not as tired. I've been pretty exhausted today though, so its definitely hit or miss.

How is everyone else doing? All of the new ladies, how are you holding up? Early days are the hardest for me!

 

[MessyTess2016]

Any updates with new numbers Messy?

Mrs Unicorn-I can definitely relate on the exhaustion. Mine seems to hit me around 1-2 in the afternoon when I feel like I just have to take a nap for about an hour. Seems almost impossible to stay awake through that lull.

AFM-Had pink spotting when I wiped last night and nothing since. Again, I didn't call my doctor or anything. I have an appointment on Monday and I'll let her know its happened a couple times. I'm not overly worried as it has happened to me every time, but still not fun to deal with. I've been monitoring closely today and haven't seen a single spot so thats good. My nausea seems to be fading a tiny bit here and there, and some days I'm not as tired. I've been pretty exhausted today though, so its definitely hit or miss.

How is everyone else doing? All of the new ladies, how are you holding up? Early days are the hardest for me!

Hey! Thanks for asking, no I havent heard anything... I'm guessing the dr wont call me so I'll have to harass her for #'s...

Sorry that you are spotting too, but It's good that you arent worried... I have an appointment with my actual Dr, next wednesday... that cant come soon enough!

xo

 

[MessyTess2016]

After I made my last post I decided to call the Dr and ask for the numbers, they don't look very good to me...

Aug 17 - 163
Aug 19 - 208
Aug 22 - 272

I'm guessing by that... it's going to be bad news.

Any insight is appreciated ladies.

 

[klabro]

I'm so sorry Tess. I can't believe they haven't called you and talked to you about those numbers. You should try to post on the first tri board...I know there are some ladies with good outcomes that didn't have doubling numbers but I believe they weren't double once the levels were a little higher. There are going up and so I think there is always a chance, are you going to get more blood work done?

 

[MessyTess2016]

I'm so sorry Tess. I can't believe they haven't called you and talked to you about those numbers. You should try to post on the first tri board...I know there are some ladies with good outcomes that didn't have doubling numbers but I believe they weren't double once the levels were a little higher. There are going up and so I think there is always a chance, are you going to get more blood work done?

They called me on my way home and told me to come pick up a req form for an early ultrasound. I still havent spoken to the Dr, but on the form it said ultrasound to determine location of pregnancy, so i assume that they are thinking it might be ectopic...

I have the U/S booked for friday morning and i'll keep having my blood drawn every 2 days unless they tell me to stop.

 

[Kazy]

So sorry messy. Hopefully you just have slow rising numbers.

 

[cleckner04]

I've been quiet in this thread. I don't have much to add. I called my dr and left a message for his medical assistant yesterday. I waited a week for the pregnancy stuff to sink in before letting him know. I Finally got a call back today and he is out of the office until tomorrow. The assistant said she would discuss everything with him tomorrow and maybe they will start doing bloodwork to check my levels. I'm very nervous about his reaction bc he told me to wait two cycles and i intentionally went against his orders bc I'm turning 30 in a few weeks and I didnt want to waste a second of time. I don't want my Dr mad at me as stupid as that sounds.

I sound terrible when some of you are having legit concerns with bleeding. I wish I could give you guys a big hug.

Messy- I don't know if you are religious and I'm not overly so although I do go to church. But I will pray for you. I hope you are just one of those random cases of women who's numbers weren't raising at first but it turned out to be a sticky baby in the end.

Klabro- although you said spotting is normal for you it must be worrisome so I hope that stops happening so you can just relax and enjoy this pregnancy.

Mrs. Unicorn- I feel ya on the exhaustion. I'm always a tired person and could nap any day of the week but getting up for the school run every morning has me dragging my feet. It's a blessing you can work from home and get some extra Zs though!

 

[mrs unicorn]

Messy I'm sorry I don't know anything about numbers but I really hope everything turns out ok. It's good you're going for a scan. When I had my private scan they were mainly looking for it being in the right place as it was a touch too early to see baby so maybe that's standard? Idk. I hope the next few days go quickly. I know the wait is just awful.

Klabro - urgh, so sorry about the spotting. It's horrible and I wish none of us ever had to experience it, especially after a loss. You sound like you're hanging in there pretty well though so well done. Not long till your first scan now.

Cleck- don't feel silly at all. We are here to support each other whatever the worry. I hope you're doctor is decent and doesn't frown upon you getting pregnant so quickly. There's no reason to anyway. After the ERPC I was told I could start TTC whenever I liked, there was no risk in not waiting. So we actually tried before my first af. It didn't work but at least you haven't had to wait month after month. I can honestly say the only time I have felt better about it all was once I saw that bfp again. I've been miserable since March. So I think it's a good thing you haven't had months of that. Let us know how you get on.

 

[MessyTess2016]

Thank you ladies. Friday can't come fast enough, I will feel better once I have a clearer picture of what is going on.. the not knowing is the worst.

xo

 

[klabro]

So sorry you are having to sit and wait Tess. I know this is a different situation, but last year when I learned that my cervix was completely thinned out at 20 weeks and they sent me home I had such a feeling of hopelessness and I honestly felt like a ticking time bomb. I knew that whatever was going to happen was going to happen and I couldn't do a single thing about it but sit there and wait. It was awful and I am sorry that you are having to sit and wait. I'm thinking of you this week and here if you need to vent. I'm hoping the next couple days pass very quickly.

 

[cleckner04]

Messy one more day hun. I've been thinking of you. I hope like hell it all works out.

 

[MessyTess2016]

Thanks ladies! You are all so sweet and really do make me feel like I'm not alone. Hubby can try, but he just doesn't understand. When its not happening directly in your body... its not on your mind 24/7... One more day to wait. Here's hoping work is crazy busy today and it just flies by!

xo

 

[mrs unicorn]

Yes, try to keep yourself as busy as possible. I know it's so hard to not think about it every second but the busier you are the quicker time will go. I'll be thinking of you tomorrow. Xxx

 

[klabro]

Congrats on 8 weeks Mrs Unicorn! Just saw that today. How are you feeling?

 

[SweetV]

Hi ladies. I hope it's not too late to join you? I've had multiple losses for unknown reasons over the last 5 years and last year I had an uncomplicated (until the end) rainbow pregnancy only to find out 7 months later that we are very unexpectedly expecting again. I've had 2 early ultrasounds (one put me a week behind what I thought my dates were and they sent me for another a week later that put me exactly where I thought I should be at 7 weeks). I've got my 12 week scan booked for tomorrow morning and really hopeful that all looks well as I've had 2 mmc discovered at my 12 week scan. I have a doppler though and have been checking in weekly and trying not to obsess with it. I am considered high risk as I have had two preterm labours and will be seen weekly from the second half of the second tri onwards.

I really hope that you get a positive ultrasound tomorrow messy!
To the ladies spotting I have also had spotting throughout my healthy pregnancies and no reason and no repercussions so hopefully the same for you as well.

 

[mrs unicorn]

Welcome sweetv! And congratulations! We all know how scary the scans are, sending you lots of luck for your scan today.

And also to you too messy. I'll be thinking of you.

Klabro - I'm doing ok thanks. Very tired, sleeping a lot more and also having strange dreams each night! Been feeling pretty nauseous aswell this week. Thought I'd gotten away with it, but pretty much any type of vegetable or meat makes me feel sick. Not good. I'm hoping it'll pass soon and I can stop being a complete carb monster! Also, got my scan tomorrow morning. The nerves are starting to creep in. I know I'm behind a few days so if things are looking small but there's a heartbeat I'll be ok. How are you, has the spotting stopped?

 

[Kazy]

Thinking of you messy and Mrs unicorn! I hope all goes well for you both today!

 

[mrs unicorn]

Thanks Kazy, it's not till tomorrow, Saturday morning (time difference confusions!!) how are you doing?