Trying for #1, anyone is welcome!

[LoneWanderer]

Aysegul - that's standard for an ultrasound. The water fills up your bladder, which helps them see more clearly inside of you. HOWEVER at this early stage, I'm not sure what they'd see even if you were PG? About 6 weeks is earliest for seeing something, they reckon. But your docs will know better than me haha!
They could do one of two U/S scans - either an external one or internal. External is like you see on TV - they smear jelly on your tummy and rub a little device (like a computer mouse) all over it. Internal, they have a long thin wand that they pop inside you. I've had both during all my various tests, and they're fine. Not painful. A bit weird.

 

[LoneWanderer]

So, ladies, have you heard of the hook effect? Because obviously after freaking out about my lighter test I have basically read everything on the internet about lighter HPTs hahaha! And this kept on coming up.

Apparently once your HCG levels rise enough, you actually get lighter lines as the test can't read them. BUT you can dilute the test sample with water and the line should get darker. Something to do with how the HCG molecules react when levels are high.

I have some *really* crappy cheap tests left (I've run out of the kind I've been doing all along.) I used two of those to test this theory. Vaguely scientific method haha!

The first test is non-diluted pee. The bottom one, I diluted it half and half.

It's definitely waaaaay darker, right?

I am significantly less worried now.

 

[Dream143r]

Aysegul - whoa never heard of that. Hope everything goes well though.

Lone - I hear ya. I little to no symptoms either until 7 or 8 weeks and even then it was mild. I barely feel preggo even now. But he's in there and doing well. sometimes I feel like it's okay and we deserve this (easy pregnancies) after all we've been through with TTC.

 

[Aysegul]

Aysegul - that's standard for an ultrasound. The water fills up your bladder, which helps them see more clearly inside of you. HOWEVER at this early stage, I'm not sure what they'd see even if you were PG? About 6 weeks is earliest for seeing something, they reckon. But your docs will know better than me haha!
They could do one of two U/S scans - either an external one or internal. External is like you see on TV - they smear jelly on your tummy and rub a little device (like a computer mouse) all over it. Internal, they have a long thin wand that they pop inside you. I've had both during all my various tests, and they're fine. Not painful. A bit weird.

They're doing an internal scan I knew that part for definite. İt's translation where my understanding gets lost lol... I know lots of Turkish but not official things like for doctors tests etc haha... I've told them exactly when AF was and when AF was due so guess they know haha thanks is though Hun and yeah I deffo knew about normal ultrasounds like external I mean haha thanks so much for the insight made me feel less worried about Monday lol my main worry was that I just didn't know what I was expecting

 

[LoneWanderer]

They're doing an internal scan I knew that part for definite. İt's translation where my understanding gets lost lol... I know lots of Turkish but not official things like for doctors tests etc haha... I've told them exactly when AF was and when AF was due so guess they know haha thanks is though Hun and yeah I deffo knew about normal ultrasounds like external I mean haha thanks so much for the insight made me feel less worried about Monday lol my main worry was that I just didn't know what I was expecting

It's honestly a quick and simple thing. Like I say, feels a bit weird - they might have you lift your hips in the air, or put your hands under your bum, as that helps them look right at the parts they need to see. And there's a little bit of pressure as they move the wand around, but honestly it doesn't hurt a bit. Just feels odd. Takes five, ten mins tops.

 

[Stella2018]

Lone - I am glad you saw that about the hook effect, I was going to mention it. It's actually the main reason that people say not to keep testing once you get your BFP (although, who can do that?) -- it hits different people in different ways and different times and causes panic. For good reason! But even so, looking at that test, I think it is still just fine, just some variation in the dye on that particular test. The first tri is so stressful. You can't feel movement and if, like me, you have mild to no symptoms, there is nothing to let you know bubs is still there and doing fine!!
One week to go... but I warn you, a week after that test and you'll be going mad again lol. Deep breaths. It will be okay

Dream - You definitely deserve an easy pregnancy! I am glad to hear that symptoms have been pretty mild for you; they were for me, too, and everything has been totally normal so far. Enjoy it. Looking at what some other ladies go through, maybe we should feel lucky haha.

Aysegul - That must be so stressful, having that language barrier amongst the rest of the uncertainty. Keep us posted, though. I have everything crossed for you!! It is strange that they don't do bloods though. ??

 

[LoneWanderer]

Thanks! You lot really do keep me sane.

 

[sweetchut]

So they don't do blood pregnancy tests in Turkey or at least the area I am they're doing some sort of scan thing?? I have no idea, I've to drink 3 litres of water before... Anybody know what this is?? LOL

Sounds like maybe an ultrasound? I know when I had mine (not for pregnancy, but for cysts/PCOS check) they had me drink a ton of water because they have you pee halfway through the ultrasound to ensure your bladder is emptying completely. Could be something else, though.

 

[Aysegul]

@LoneWanderer I am actually so glad I found this group haha... Been super useful and youre so helpful especially for me considering I know basically nothing and the doctor's don't even speak english to explain and my other half also doesn't speak English so I have to rely on him changing what the doctor's say to other Turkish that I do understand... Super stressful... At least now if I see than do random hand movements I'll know what they want me to do... Haha thankyou!
@Stella2018 it's super strange and it seems like it would just be so much easier because they take blood for almost all things... İve been here 2 months after visiting parents and friends in england for a month and had my bloods taken 3 times already... Maybe it's because they take bloods for so many things that they rather use a different method for that? I have no idea... so random... And yeah the language barrier is hard. I speak Turkish fairly well and can understand most things but when it comes to doctors they use more complicated language for most things so it's difficult.

But yeah it's booked in for Monday morning so I shall give everybody and update then haha

 

[LoneWanderer]

@LoneWanderer I am actually so glad I found this group haha... Been super useful and youre so helpful especially for me considering I know basically nothing and the doctor's don't even speak english to explain and my other half also doesn't speak English so I have to rely on him changing what the doctor's say to other Turkish that I do understand... Super stressful... At least now if I see than do random hand movements I'll know what they want me to do... Haha thankyou!
@Stella2018 it's super strange and it seems like it would just be so much easier because they take blood for almost all things... İve been here 2 months after visiting parents and friends in england for a month and had my bloods taken 3 times already... Maybe it's because they take bloods for so many things that they rather use a different method for that? I have no idea... so random... And yeah the language barrier is hard. I speak Turkish fairly well and can understand most things but when it comes to doctors they use more complicated language for most things so it's difficult.

But yeah it's booked in for Monday morning so I shall give everybody and update then haha

I'm sure at the hospital you could request a translator if you're worried? Turkey has so many English visitors that it must be a common problem - after all, holidaymakers get ill all the time. As you've not been resident there long, another option is perhaps to make a visit back to your parents and see a UK NHS or private doc? Perhaps once you have some more information from the scan and any other tests they do, you could speak to your folks and see if they can help with you popping back for a visit..? Given the circumstances I bet they'd want to help you. Alternatively do you have any English and Turkish speaking friends there who could go with you to appt and translate?

 

[Aysegul]

@LoneWanderer I'm not in tourist turkey im a 2 hour drive from syria that's the problem, once I actually fall pregnant we're gonna be travelling to somewhere with English but there's no point until we know for sure. And I don't particularly et in with my family. I only visited before to prove to them I hadn't been kidnapped because that's what they thought had happened when I got married

 

[LoneWanderer]

All is well! 2x ClearBlue reassurance tests (officially my last HPTs, done with testing). 3+ weeks, so definite progression, and clear lines.

The second pic is my box of tests done since 26th hahahahahahahaha.
FIVE YEARS I'VE BEEN WAITING, YES I'VE GONE MAD, NO I DON'T CARE

Also, god do I feel ill today. But tbh I'm relieved. Sure I'll change my mind in a few days and long for the symptom-free past week, but hey, right now, bring on that nausea(!)

 

[Lady_Alysanne]

I was about to post 4 days ago, suggesting Lone that she should not cancel her appointment, rather postpone.. And here I am 4 days late, when the suggestion does not matter anymore I guess..

It's been chaotic last few days, Ethan and I are now in SC with DH, my 6 weeker enjoyed his first flight, and he was a precious little one.. honestly I was not expecting him to be this good, lol. He was enjoying all the attention he was getting as well, imo..

I will be back replying to each of you once I catch up with the posts.. Hope everyone is doing great in the meantime..

 

[Dream143r]

Heard my little baby's heartbeat for the first time today. M A G I C A L.

 

[LoneWanderer]

Heard my little baby's heartbeat for the first time today. M A G I C A L.

Wow!!

 

[Lady_Alysanne]

Heard my little baby's heartbeat for the first time today. M A G I C A L.

It is an absolutely magical moment indeed..

 

[Stella2018]

Dream - That is so beautiful. Did DH get to go with you and hear it as well? Did you get pics?

Lone - I think you've earned the right to go a little crazy here I'm sorry/happy that you are feeling sickly lol.

Aysegul - Why did they think you had been kidnapped?
Also, did you have your appt yesterday? How did it go? What happened?

Lady - How exciting to all be together again! Now that Ethan has arrived, will you be staying in SC now, or will DH be going back with you more permanently?
That nasty polar vortex has finally started to ease up, I see. Glad that you are out of that.

Good to hear from everyone and hope that this is a lovely week for all!

 

[Aysegul]

I didn't need to go... AF came that morning... FX for next month.

 

[Stella2018]

Aysegul - Aw that sucks. I'm so sorry. I am sorry of you already said but will you be temping, doing OPKs etc this month?

 

[Aysegul]

Yeah I will be