My hcg was only 104 last week so my OB didn't think we would see anything at all quite yet but we saw the tiniest little sac. He estimated I am about 5 weeks which is pretty spot on with my LMP. I go back on the 20th to hopefully see a heartbeat. He didn't think doing bloodwork was necessary but I requested it so should hear back tomorrow. I'm trying to be as optimistic as possible but I feel really disconnected to this pregnancy. I can't describe it. I hope that feeling gets better soon.
Post by biblionerd on Jun 10, 2013 16:49:20 GMT -5
SQUEEEE!!!! Yay, that sounds right on for 5 weeks! That's exciting! Your hcg has to have gotten pretty high to be able to see something already so that's a great sign. I think it has to be over 1000 or 1500-ish maybe? So that's really promising. I think it's totally normal for you to be disconnected with all of the drama you went through. To think you weren't having a baby and then be told you are would make it hard for anyone to feel connected I would imagine! So what is your due date now?
I'm good, thanks! Terrified since I haven't had an u/s and can't really believe it still. Cramping a lot so that doesn't help my worries, but as far as I know hanging in there.
Yes my OB said it had to be over 1000 to see something too. He was surprised to see anything yet. He did say there was a fluid sac too? But then said the sac looked fine and healthy. According to my LMP I am due 2/7 but will likely have ICP again, 90% chance, so I'd have to deliver by 1/17. I had a csection first baby so I feel like I'll have a January baby regardless.
What about you? What's your DD? When is your u/s? I've been thinking of you
Annnnd we are now under a tornado warming and it's headed our way so off we go to our safe spot.
Eav You went through a total roller coaster with this, so don't read into the fact that you feel disconnected! Just roll with it and don't put pressure on yourself. We're all very excited about Eav Jr!
Yes my OB said it had to be over 1000 to see something too. He was surprised to see anything yet. He did say there was a fluid sac too? But then said the sac looked fine and healthy. According to my LMP I am due 2/7 but will likely have ICP again, 90% chance, so I'd have to deliver by 1/17. I had a csection first baby so I feel like I'll have a January baby regardless.
What about you? What's your DD? When is your u/s? I've been thinking of you
Annnnd we are now under a tornado warming and it's headed our way so off we go to our safe spot.
Oh no, stay safe!! I HATE tornadoes. My official EDD based on ovulation is 1/31, but I'm a 3rd time c/s so will definitely deliver earlier than that. We are 98ish% sure of O date so 1/31 would be pretty spot on. My OB said for this pg that she would want me delivered so later than 39 weeks on the dot (so that would be the 24th) because of my problems with my thin uterus last time. She said she's confident that I have a chance of having a totally normal uterus, but doesn't want to chance it with my history of huge babies, polyhydramnios, thin ute, etc. My u/s isn't until 7/2. Boo. My OB did tell me to call if my cramps continued, got worse, or were really bothering me so she's open to checking earlier. I will most likely have a babysitter here on thursday so it will be really hard to NOT want to get checked...
Cream, I'd love to get together with you ASAP! My car is not drivable ATM but hopefully I will have it running or a new car in the next few weeks!
I know, I'm literally dying to see you. I can always pick you and C up whenever, or come visit to hang out at your local park. So whenever, let me know! For now, grow, baby, grow! And don't worry how you feel, you've been through the ringer, honey.
Emerson Kate, born 38w5d on 4/6/12 at 6:02 p.m., 5 lbs 13 oz and 18 3/4 inches. Lucas Matthew, born 39w5d on 4/11/14 at 8:20 a.m., 7 lbs 4 oz and 20 inches.
Just updating to say they called with my bloodwork and it went up something crazy! Was 104 last Tuesday and my bloodwork from yesterday was 2700. My OB only expected it to be about 1000 or so!!!
Just updating to say they called with my bloodwork and it went up something crazy! Was 104 last Tuesday and my bloodwork from yesterday was 2700. My OB only expected it to be about 1000 or so!!!
Just updating to say they called with my bloodwork and it went up something crazy! Was 104 last Tuesday and my bloodwork from yesterday was 2700. My OB only expected it to be about 1000 or so!!!
Yay!!!!! I assume higher is better, right?
Yep! They should double every 48 hours-ish and they more than doubled, woohoo!