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[Babywhisperer]

AFM.. I've started dry heaving and generally feel like I could be sick at any moment. Rice cakes and ginger ale are my diet of choice. UGH. I did have some bean soup last night for dinner. Not sure why but that sounded good? I'm just going with the flow, I'm dead tired from the moment I wake up till the time I should go to bed, then I'm wide awake thinking I don't need sleep anymore So I have fatigue all day, then insomnia..

Tomorrow is my first US, and I would be lying if I wasn't freaking out and worried and excited and scared and generally going insane! In fact I bet a portion of my nausea is stress related. My boobs are not as tender as they used to be, or maybe I'm getting used to them being tender? Either way I don't feel as pregnant today as I did a week ago Then another wave of will hit and I think.. yep.. still pregnant. So yep, I'm a mixed up, muddled up bucket of nerves! My FS office said to bring a flash drive with me and they would download pictures of the US for me. If things go well I will upload a picture for you to see!

Sounds like me 6 weeks ago! Like Angel and Phil and coy have said, it gets better. My nausea is gone but replaced with constipation, sweet. Your symptoms will come and go. I would have full weekends of feeling fine then wham! Sick, sore boobs and just prego to the max. All will be fine babe. I know it!!!

 

[Babywhisperer]

Congrats on 12 weeks BW! Very cool 4d scan!! I love how your baby is saying hi to you. It's almost like he or she knows someone is taking a pic Awesone that they used a GE machine! They are the best!

BabyWhisperer! Picture!!! Please!!!

Can you make this one out?

Afm- my u/s measured me at 6 weeks 1 day. The songram tech said the Fetal pole is 2mm which is consistant with 6 weeks 1 day gestational sac. We saw flickering and I have never seen that before. Unfortunately she used an sucky Philips machine so no clear pic to show you. The first time I have left an u/s room NOT in tears. I have to wait and see what my Ob has to say now.

You are perfectly on track! Growing on schedule, fetal pole, cocker of the heart, all amazing signs that things are progressing great! What a relief and it must have been so emotional to see all was fine. I'm thrilled for you!!!

 

[Babywhisperer]

Congrats on 12 weeks BW! Very cool 4d scan!! I love how your baby is saying hi to you. It's almost like he or she knows someone is taking a pic Awesone that they used a GE machine! They are the best!

BabyWhisperer! Picture!!! Please!!!

Can you make this one out?

Afm- my u/s measured me at 6 weeks 1 day. The songram tech said the Fetal pole is 2mm which is consistant with 6 weeks 1 day gestational sac. We saw flickering and I have never seen that before. Unfortunately she used an sucky Philips machine so no clear pic to show you. The first time I have left an u/s room NOT in tears. I have to wait and see what my Ob has to say now.

You are perfectly on track! Growing on schedule, fetal pole, cocker of the heart, all amazing signs that things are progressing great! What a relief and it must have been so emotional to see all was fine. I'm thrilled for you!!!

Omg I meant flicker not cocker!!!

 

[alicatt]

Congrats on 12 weeks BW! Very cool 4d scan!! I love how your baby is saying hi to you. It's almost like he or she knows someone is taking a pic Awesone that they used a GE machine! They are the best!

BabyWhisperer! Picture!!! Please!!!

Can you make this one out?

Afm- my u/s measured me at 6 weeks 1 day. The songram tech said the Fetal pole is 2mm which is consistant with 6 weeks 1 day gestational sac. We saw flickering and I have never seen that before. Unfortunately she used an sucky Philips machine so no clear pic to show you. The first time I have left an u/s room NOT in tears. I have to wait and see what my Ob has to say now.

You are perfectly on track! Growing on schedule, fetal pole, cocker of the heart, all amazing signs that things are progressing great! What a relief and it must have been so emotional to see all was fine. I'm thrilled for you!!!

Omg I meant flicker not cocker!!!

I was wondering! Too funny!

 

[babydust2me]

Love seeing all your pregger posts! It is very encouraging!!!!!! The sickness stinks BUT it is a blessing to be sick. That means the baby is doing what it needs to do It will be over before you know it!

So, I picked up my Clomid and they have me at 50mg for cd 5-9. I'm debating doing it days 4-8 or 3-7...anyone have any knowledge on what days are best??? I just wonder if days 5-9 are too close to the time that I ovulate? I ovulated on CD13 last month. From what I have read, the last dose should be taken 5 days before you ovulate. Thoughts?????

 

[alicatt]

Love seeing all your pregger posts! It is very encouraging!!!!!! The sickness stinks BUT it is a blessing to be sick. That means the baby is doing what it needs to do It will be over before you know it!

So, I picked up my Clomid and they have me at 50mg for cd 5-9. I'm debating doing it days 4-8 or 3-7...anyone have any knowledge on what days are best??? I just wonder if days 5-9 are too close to the time that I ovulate? I ovulated on CD13 last month. From what I have read, the last dose should be taken 5 days before you ovulate. Thoughts?????

I don't remember when I took it to be honest! It was a year ago! My very first attempt at IUI! Wow! It took me a year with 6 cycles to get pregnant. I don't even want to think how much money was spent. This baby will be the 100k baby before he or she is even born

I asked my mom last night if she still remembers how to smock. I swear she almost started crying! She said she could certainly try! She said she saved all of my smock dresses and my brothers rompers. I asked her if she wanted to make an outfit to being our baby home from the hospital. She is going to see if she can't figure out how. She reminded me that she hasn't made a smock dress in 35 years or more!

This little chickie is off to bed, tomorrow is a big day!

 

[Samsfan]

Alicatt. Cant wait.


Ladies my weight has reached an all time high. I dont understand it. Im not going to do ivf at this weight.

 

[alicatt]

Alicatt. Cant wait.


Ladies my weight has reached an all time high. I dont understand it. Im not going to do ivf at this weight.

Have you had your hormones checked? TSH (thyroid)? It can cause you to overeat, and your weight to skyrocket.

2.5 hours.. So scared!

 

[never_give_up]

Ali!! ! I'm soooo excited for you! Today is your special day!!!!!!! BREATHE......

Thanks Sue! You made me laugh with that typo

So sorry Alin that your father was diagnosed with cancer. I will be saying special prayers for you. My sister in law had stage 4 cancer and lived 10 years beyond what the doctors said. She had a strong faith and lots of people praying for her. God is stronger than doctors.

 

[alicatt]

I'm back.. baby is measuring about 5w6d not quite 6 weeks, we didn't get to see a baby or fetal pole. Just the gestational sac and the yolk sac (we think).
I go back in a week for another ultrasound. They want me back in sooner than later for another IVIg. I guess the NK cells are slowing my babies progress? The FS was pleased and not concerned. He ordered a P4, E2 and BETA to see where we were at, but I won't get them until tomorrow around 2pm.

 

[never_give_up]

Congrats Ali! What a wonderful feeling isn't it seeing the life growing inside you! When you posted 2 pics I thought it was 2 gestational sacs

 

[alicatt]

Congrats Ali! What a wonderful feeling isn't it seeing the life growing inside you! When you posted 2 pics I thought it was 2 gestational sacs

LOL.. NOPE! Same sac.. just one of the gestational sac and the other is the yolk sac. I'm not sure it wasn't the fetal pole though. More I look at other people's ultrasounds and my ultrasound I think he measured the fetal pole.

 

[never_give_up]

Congrats Ali! What a wonderful feeling isn't it seeing the life growing inside you! When you posted 2 pics I thought it was 2 gestational sacs

LOL.. NOPE! Same sac.. just one of the gestational sac and the other is the yolk sac. I'm not sure it wasn't the fetal pole though. More I look at other people's ultrasounds and my ultrasound I think he measured the fetal pole.

Ali The fetal pole comes up on the screen as CRL.
When I "reply with quote" why doesnt it repost your pics? Can you please post them again next time you post?

 

[JandK]

Congratulations Ali, I was looking forward to hearing good news from you today. Pics look good. Heres to a happy and healthy pregnancy

 

[Babywhisperer]

Congrats Ali! What a wonderful feeling isn't it seeing the life growing inside you! When you posted 2 pics I thought it was 2 gestational sacs

LOL.. NOPE! Same sac.. just one of the gestational sac and the other is the yolk sac. I'm not sure it wasn't the fetal pole though. More I look at other people's ultrasounds and my ultrasound I think he measured the fetal pole.

Woohoo there it is!! Awesome news Ali. No worries everything is on track. At the next scan you will see much more. So excited for you!!

Sorry for quick posts ladies. I'm sh

 

[Grey Eyes]

Alin- sorry to hear about your dad, he has bladder cancer? So scary I know, but hang in there- I have read there are several treatment options.

Ali- re:bean soup...anything carbs ends up sounding good in first tri! Believe it or not I ate TONS of beans -mostly refried beans- in my first trimester. It's okay, excellent protein choice BTW- happy 5weeks6 days! Yay!!!!! Beautiful pics, love it!

Phil- lol @ Saria! Too cute, yep squash was my first choice with Aeryn...I mixed it with rice cereal. Now she loves green beans, squash, sweet potatoes, pears, and peas. Holding off on the fruit a bit- don't want her getting a sweet tooth too early

Babywhisperer- OMG your "constipation-sweet" comment made me laugh hard! LOL! Welcome to pregnancy, lol Hm, let's see, helps......yes, prune juice MMMMMMmmmm , anything citrus ...

Sams- OK, am I going to have to forbid you to worry about your weight? I am? *sigh* Ok, I hereby forbid you to worry! You are gorgeous, nothing to worry about, I know what it is like to suffer from self-image issues Just want you to know it IS an image...my dh once told me "we can all stand improving somewhere" but he also told me that 99% doesn't need any changing. Try to relax and not worry so much

 

[Snooklepoodle]

Yay, congrats Ali

Oh my goodness oh my goodness ladies!! Just got my first ever faint but definitely there +opk!!

Operation "GET ME A STICKY BEAN" commences!!

Hubby better come home with his pants around his ankles already!

 

[alicatt]

Yay, congrats Ali

Oh my goodness oh my goodness ladies!! Just got my first ever faint but definitely there +opk!!

Operation "GET ME A STICKY BEAN" commences!!

Hubby better come home with his pants around his ankles already!

YAY... get that on tonight!

 

[Suziq1]

I'm back.. baby is measuring about 5w6d not quite 6 weeks, we didn't get to see a baby or fetal pole. Just the gestational sac and the yolk sac (we think).
I go back in a week for another ultrasound. They want me back in sooner than later for another IVIg. I guess the NK cells are slowing my babies progress? The FS was pleased and not concerned. He ordered a P4, E2 and BETA to see where we were at, but I won't get them until tomorrow around 2pm.

Beautiful pictures ali!! Congratulations you lucky girl!!

 

[Suziq1]

Snooklepoodle: hahaha good luck this month!!! Baby dust!!!!!

So, yesterday I had my bloods drawn to check for all the blood clotting disorders and also to see if I have been rh sensitized. (I am rh negative) Just waiting for those results...hate this! But, baby making week starts in a couple days!!! yay!!