TTC and Beyond!

[MrsAmk]

So I had an u/s today at 5w3d, and still there is only a gestational sac and yolk sac I know it's still early, but I know my hcg must be really high by now and expected to see a fetal pole. The sac measured 6w3d, so shouldn't I have seen a baby by now??

 

[Disneybaby26]

What are your numbers? It's still really early and you still may not see anything bc Rh pole would be SOOO small!! When are they repeating?

 

[clynn11]

Molly- just a few positive posts i've found with women who were in your situation. Don't lose hope, it's still EARLY!

"I had a transvag ultrasound at 6 weeks 2 days and everything measured perfectly but no heartbeat yet. I was told this was normal and not to worry. Now I'm 8 weeks 3 days and our little bean has grown well and has a heartbeat! I understand your fears! I had a miscarriage previous to this and it seemed that everybody getting ultrasounds at 6 weeks had heartbeats. Hang in there! "

"With our first daughter we went in at 6w6d and there was no heartbeat. A week later there it was! 6 weeks is super early for a heartbeat anyway. The range is 6-8 wks to initially hear it - so 6 is on the low end. Good luck!"

"My first u/s was at 6 weeks 5 day (done vaginally) . My specialist told me a day or two earlier and we wouldn't have been able to see it. Not sure if it was a vaginal u/s (more detail) or abdominal (less detail), but the quality of the machine makes a big difference too. "

"Same thing happened to me. Was 6w3d and there was no heartbeat. Went back 13 days later and there was an amazing heartbeat and baby was growing right on schedule I'm sure the same thing will happen for you, too."

"I had an ultrasound at 6 wks 1 day & OB\GYN said there was no heartbeat she could see nor could she identify any parts of the baby, only the gestational sac. I had my next US at exactly 8 wks & didn't need to wait for the doc to even say anything. Even though I have no experience as this is my first, it was instanly apparent that there was a baby in the sac & its little heart was flickering; the heart beat was so clear!! The growth in those 2 weeks was Amazing!"

"My first U/S was at 6w 2d and we saw both sacs and a fetal pole, but no heartbeat. I was really nervous and anxious for the next week, but when I went back at 7w 2d you could see the heart flickering away and we even got to hear it! I know it is easier said than done, but try and relax until your next appointment, 6 weeks is still really early!"

"The same thing happened with my last DD. I went in and measured 6w 4d and they only saw a gestational sac and yolk sac. I spent the next two weeks worrying and constantly checking toilet paper for blood. Two weeks later her heartbeat was nice and strong. She is a healthy 2 year old now. These babies grow at their own pace, not on a doctor's timeline."

So DON'T WORRY (easier said than done, I know).

 

[jury3]

Nikki-My nutritionist and my ob have both said that avoid processed foods, fast food and white flour is the best way to avoid GB. My ob said to basically eat like a diabetic. So I would say try to eat 5-6 small meals a day and avoid those things. Don't be too hard on yourself, your doctor sounds like a jerk.

 

[jury3]

Molly-I wouldn't worry yet. What did your doc say? When do you have another one?

 

[morganwhite7]

Hey hey hey!!

Happy 10 weeks Kara!

Rachel- I get faint too upon standing, just gotta take it slow lol trust me before too long you'll be moving like an old lady and waddling back and forth!! LOL

No JULIE will be waddling!! Totally JK.. I'd have a super-waddle any day for 2

AFM- I have heart palpitations so had to get an EKG done today, to make sure things aren't worrisome. I have been having INTENSE heart murmurs lately, along with the dizzy spells. Also got SEVEN viles of blood drawn, ugh I HATE THAT! Lol. Oh and somehow lost 3 pounds since last week's appointment, so they need me to make sure I try to gain some here soon. I was 120 before Jaxon, 152 max during, 130 @ post-partum appt, 115 last week and 112 today. So sounds like it isn't too bad? And I HATE when they tell me to eat something. Like REALLY, ALL I ever do is try to find foods that are nutrient-packed (...or sound good ) so that I am at least eating SOMETHING! I am not stupid, I'm aware that babies need nutrients! Haha so sorry, rant over.

Our midwife is AMAZING (Dr. Miracle! ) and after we discussed birthing options (which she said I CAN have a c-section if I'd like!!!) and lots of other junk I had saved to ask her, she said "Oh well do you just wanna to go ahead and SEE that bean again today? Will that make Dad's day?!" I was like HECK YEAH!! She just asked out of nowhere, knowing Aaron wasn't there 2 days ago when I got to see! So yeah, she did another. We saw her wriggling all around again. AND IN 3D! It was so cool and DH was crying. I love it when he does that, like when we found out Jaxon was a boy, he just sobbed. Boys don't do that often, it's so cute.

Still set for 4/20 of 2014 lol.. YAHOOO! I love knowing THE day. So awesome. Also, my next appt is October 24th, just like I thought. So we all have them the same week. I love this!

 

[MrsAmk]

What are your numbers? It's still really early and you still may not see anything bc Rh pole would be SOOO small!! When are they repeating?

I didnt get labs done today, but 4 days ago it was 5,527. He told me to come back in two weeks but theres no way I'll be able to wait that long! Might go to the local womens clinic.

 

[morganwhite7]

And Molly like I said, my hCG was FOUR TIMES what yours is, and they saw the same. DO NOT worry! One week and you'll be able to see it all, heartbeat included!

15,000 and they saw NOTHING but a tiny sac, barely able to call it a "pregnancy". I was told "threatened ectopic".

 

[morganwhite7]

BTW- I know that pic sucks, here is another. The regular ultrasound looked worse than the one from Tuesday bc she was laying on her side instead of back. So she didn't have the classic teddy graham outline.

Creepy right?! Like wtf is that lol..

 

[TTCaWee1]

Molly - it's growing so that's a positive. I'm sure all is fine and your bean just wants to make an appearance.

My next appt is oct 24th too!! No ultrasound though, just to see the dr. Baby looked great! Was dancing all over. Saw a nub sticking straight up...boy?? Maybe? We won't find out till right before Thanksgiving.

 

[clynn11]

Rachel, I feel boy for you.

I'm going with girl for Kara, Morgan, and Waves.

Julie i'm saying boy/girl (although the psychic may prove right again!)

Sonia i'm gonna say TWINS! lol. But we'll wait until her first u/s before I make any more guesses

 

[morganwhite7]

Yeah I don't think I get another ultrasound until anatomy scan.. Which will be around November 21st (nurse said they try for EXACTLY 4 weeks) so EXCITED for that week!

And as much as I would LOVE a girl, and have CONVINCED myself that it is a girl.. I am secretly hoping for a boy. I just think it is so important to have a boy first to learn to respect girls. Like my little brother is the baby and has trouble with that since he always had big sisters you know? Idk. I also would rather play in the dirt than have to spend a million dollars on frilly things, which if we have a princess, she will definitely "need". So I hope I don't sound like a selfish beotch, lol, just being honest. I just want a momma's boy!

 

[jury3]

Morgan-I'm sure I will have a major waddle...probably at like 20 weeks lol Cool pictures! That's so amazing

Cassidy-Yeah, I'm thinking either boy/girl or girl/girl...

That would be so funny if we had 2 people with twins on here! Come one Sonia! lol

 

[BubsMom17]

Molly this is exactly why my doctor's office doesn't do scans until 7/8 weeks. If something can't be seen before then, it causes needless worry! Everything will be fine! Try not to stress unless you start to get something to be worried about, OK?

 

[BubsMom17]

Oh I waddle like a duck. I try not to, but my back feels so unstable I can't help it! My hips are so rigid when I stand up it's miserable!

Oh well! Not long to go now right? Next week is my last full work week! YAYYYY!!!!

 

[clynn11]

Did you go early or late with Danny?? I can't believe you're getting soooo close!

 

[BubsMom17]

Did you go early or late with Danny?? I can't believe you're getting soooo close!

Early! I started having contractions and was dilated and effaced at 37.5 weeks, and he was born 10 days before his due date at 38.5 weeks!

 

[wavescrash]

So I had an u/s today at 5w3d, and still there is only a gestational sac and yolk sac I know it's still early, but I know my hcg must be really high by now and expected to see a fetal pole. The sac measured 6w3d, so shouldn't I have seen a baby by now??

Early on my hcg was 41,000 and they still didn't see a fetal pole. It's so hard to see things accurately early on

 

[goldstns]

well ladies- I can finally say im happy I went to my endrocronologist.... she is great! She said she disagree with most the stuff my doc was saying. She said she tested me for diabetes before my pregnancy and I didn't have it... so it is just gestational, not type 2. She is the best. she calmed me down and I feel good finally!

 

[jury3]

Nikki that's so great to hear!!! I'm glad she made you feel better! The last thing you need to do is stress...

Emily- yay! I can't wait to be off work and close to meeting my babies!