We had our dating ultrasound and bloodwork today. Ultrasound dated right on (6w3d) and the heartbeat was 125.
They only called on my progesterone so far and will call back in the morning with my betas and other numbers (not sure what other tests.) Due to my prior mc and D&C, they Rxd progesterone from my first phone call. I guess my numbers are still fairly low as they called in another Rx today.
My OB tried to reassure me that the fact we saw the heartbeat brings the stats for a mc much, much lower, but it didn't do much as we lost the last pregnancy after two ultrasounds and several heartbeats sessions.
I am thankful for what we saw today, but I still can't shake the fear. A gal at work was a Nosey Nellie about where I was this morning. I'm pretty sure she assumes correctly, but I will share when I want to share; don't corner me into sharing with you. I told her it was an appointment. "Oh, is everything okay?" Ugh. I told her it was for my low blood pressure (which is true). She told me she had that when she was pregnant with her daughter. I was so mad that she was so invasive. I am irrationally pissed about her questioning. I wish I could have the excitement I should have right now and not care who knows.
Ugh I hate when people do that. I am sort of dreading Easter, where I know my ILs will be playing "guess the pregnant lady!" based on alcohol consumption like it's an actual game. My first app't and u/s aren't until 9 weeks, which will be a week after Easter. Not up for it before then.
I'm glad you were able to see the heartbeat! That's great. I also had a loss and D&C recently, so I understand it's hard to brush off the fear in the beginning. Hang in there! Everything will be fine!
Congratulations on a successful first appointment! I'm sorry you're so anxious
As far as the CW, ignore her. It's not her business and you'll tell when you're ready. I'm showing and not trying very hard to hide it and I STILL haven't told some people at work. Many know but it's pretty much a need to know thing and some of them don't need to know.
Susie I was barely pregnant over the holidays, so seeing everyone we knew but not ready to tell. I would get the same thing H was drinking, take a sip when I had good eye contact with the people who are most all up in the business and then we'd switch glasses/bottles periodically.
Sorry about your crappy co-worker. That is so difficult. I wish people would mind their own business.
So exciting that you got to see the heartbeat! It sounds like your doctor is being really proactive with the progesterone, which is great!
After going through a loss, the first trimester is so difficult. I'm sorry you have anxiety about it. I wish I had some good advice for you, but I've felt that kind of anxiety before each appointment (I've had 3 so far). I think this week is the first week that anxiety is starting to settle.
Congratulations on a successful first appointment! I'm sorry you're so anxious
As far as the CW, ignore her. It's not her business and you'll tell when you're ready. I'm showing and not trying very hard to hide it and I STILL haven't told some people at work. Many know but it's pretty much a need to know thing and some of them don't need to know.
Susie I was barely pregnant over the holidays, so seeing everyone we knew but not ready to tell. I would get the same thing H was drinking, take a sip when I had good eye contact with the people who are most all up in the business and then we'd switch glasses/bottles periodically.
I did this when I was in a wedding two weekends ago. Only the bride knew so I sat next to her in the limo and would switch glasses of champagne with her when hers was empty. It worked out pretty well.