kellikans- Thought I'd chime in, I had an ultrasound at 5w 6d (due to bleeding) and they could see a heartbeat. However, my RE had originally scheduled the first ultrasound at 7 weeks since he wanted to guarantee that a heartbeat was seen at the first ultrasound. My H missed the first ultrasound (due to the emergency nature of it) but he was at the 7 week ultrasound. I think he was more worried about the pregnancy than I was, so it brought him relief when he could see the heart beating and the baby developing.
kellikans - with my first pregnancy I had so few symptoms. He's now almost 3.5 ;-)
Let me tell you girls, Seabands are *amazing*!!! Last night I was in bad shape. I swear in like 2 minutes after putting them on, I felt instantly better! I don't know if it was the placebo effect but whatever... I was no longer miserable! I brought them with me to work today but don't want to put them on yet as we have yoga in the office at 1pm and I don't want the marks from them on my wrists (FWP!) but right now I'm hanging in there.
Also, I have finally given in to maternity pants. I feel like they're going to fall off of me but I think by noon when the bloat comes I should be okay.
I'm feeling a lot more movement this week which is reassuring. My lower back is a damn nightmare though. I'm making DH rub it almost every night (bless his heart) which has really been helping. I'm getting nervous for how my body is going to handle a week at Disney at 25 weeks.
Yay for all the movement, KB! I'm sorry your back is hurting, though.
I went to Costco last night on my way home, and almost bought a pack of Sour Patch Kids there. LOL, Mush - I don't think you actually need Costco-proportions of candy. Last time, I bought an entire case of Gin-Gins from Amazon, because the per pack price went way down that way, and then I only used two packages or something, so it was a waste of money.
Love of my life baby boy born 11/11. One and done not by choice; 3 years of TTC yielded 4 MMC and 2 CPs, through 4 IUIs and 2 IVFs. Focusing on making the world a better place instead...and running.
Post by patbutcher on Sept 23, 2015 11:10:02 GMT -5
I had another ultrasound today and all was good. I got in trouble for having a too full bladder so she had to do an internal ultrasound. I have such issues getting the right bladder fullness!
If there is a heartbeat at that point, I know he's going to be really sad to miss hearing it for the first time. But I guess he'd be able to hear it again not too long after. I do worry that 5w6d is too early.
If there is a heartbeat at that point, I know he's going to be really sad to miss hearing it for the first time. But I guess he'd be able to hear it again not too long after. I do worry that 5w6d is too early.
I think 5w6d is probably too early. My first one was scheduled at 6w4d and all we saw was the flicker (no sound).
If there is a heartbeat at that point, I know he's going to be really sad to miss hearing it for the first time. But I guess he'd be able to hear it again not too long after. I do worry that 5w6d is too early.
I think 5w6d is probably too early. My first one was scheduled at 6w4d and all we saw was the flicker (no sound).
Yeah, you might be able to see the heartbeat that early, but you definitely won't hear it. The difference between those two didn't matter to me, though; I just wanted evidence that things were progressing well.
If there is a heartbeat at that point, I know he's going to be really sad to miss hearing it for the first time. But I guess he'd be able to hear it again not too long after. I do worry that 5w6d is too early.
That's too bad he's gone all week. At one of the appointments I asked if I could record the heartbeat so I could let DD hear. I know it's not the same as being there but it's something that would allow him to hear it if he has to miss an appointment.
If there is a heartbeat at that point, I know he's going to be really sad to miss hearing it for the first time. But I guess he'd be able to hear it again not too long after. I do worry that 5w6d is too early.
That's too bad he's gone all week. At one of the appointments I asked if I could record the heartbeat so I could let DD hear. I know it's not the same as being there but it's something that would allow him to hear it if he has to miss an appointment.
My OB scheduled my first US for almost the 8 week mark instead of 6w4ds because he didn't want to make me more anxious with the potential for not seeing the heart beat.
KB, Europe at 24-25 weeks was doable, but I needed LOTS of breaks. Just stopping and sitting for 5 min helped a lot. The best days were those where I went back to the hotel for an hour or so with my feet up in the afternoon.
Post by patbutcher on Sept 24, 2015 8:54:15 GMT -5
After complaining about not having any symptoms, this morning they hit me. H has a packet of seasoned chicken in the fridge. We get it every week for his snack. This morning I opened the fridge and started gagging from the smell. 3 hours later I can still smell it even though I'm on the train now. So gross.
Ultrasound update: Holy moly, there's a tiny baby in there! I forgot that the RE had said my ute is tilted, so the pictures aren't great. When she started, all I could see was the sac, and it looked empty, but then she moved it and found the fetus. She said I was too thin to get a good picture, which - haha! - but I'll take it. Measured at 6w5d and heart rate was 163bpm. Going back next Thursday with my regular RE. I am trying not to get too excited yet because I know everything that can happen, but I was just terrified that we'd have another loss discovered at the first ultrasound. Seriously, they asked me to stop to get my BP, and I started crying and said that needed to not happen before the ultrasound. My heart was racing!
Love of my life baby boy born 11/11. One and done not by choice; 3 years of TTC yielded 4 MMC and 2 CPs, through 4 IUIs and 2 IVFs. Focusing on making the world a better place instead...and running.
Ultrasound update: Holy moly, there's a tiny baby in there! I forgot that the RE had said my ute is tilted, so the pictures aren't great. When she started, all I could see was the sac, and it looked empty, but then she moved it and found the fetus. She said I was too thin to get a good picture, which - haha! - but I'll take it. Measured at 6w5d and heart rate was 163bpm. Going back next Thursday with my regular RE. I am trying not to get too excited yet because I know everything that can happen, but I was just terrified that we'd have another loss discovered at the first ultrasound. Seriously, they asked me to stop to get my BP, and I started crying and said that needed to not happen before the ultrasound. My heart was racing!
We have our appointment in 1hr20min to check baby's heart and hopefully find out the sex! There are a couple different u/s techs that rotate through the two offices so I'm hoping for one in particular. Trying not to be nervous and just excited!
I keep not posting because I want to respond to everyone, but I give up and will just start with today. LOL
We had an ultrasound at the perinatologist on Tuesday and all was well! Baby girl has joined her brother head-down, which I think is the cause of the increased RL and hip pain since last Friday. They are each measuring at just over a pound -- right on track.
We started our registry last weekend and set up the co-sleeper to make sure it didn't have any damaged/missing parts. I still feel like this can't possibly be real!
Trying for #3; FET 8/18 -- BFN. Leaving things up to chance for now... After three years, three IVFs, and two FETs, we finally have our miracle babIES!
Love of my life baby boy born 11/11. One and done not by choice; 3 years of TTC yielded 4 MMC and 2 CPs, through 4 IUIs and 2 IVFs. Focusing on making the world a better place instead...and running.
We have our appointment in 1hr20min to check baby's heart and hopefully find out the sex! There are a couple different u/s techs that rotate through the two offices so I'm hoping for one in particular. Trying not to be nervous and just excited!
Yay! I hope you get the good one. I'm putting in a last minute vote for a girl too, mostly so I can live vicariously through you, getting to dress two girls!
Love of my life baby boy born 11/11. One and done not by choice; 3 years of TTC yielded 4 MMC and 2 CPs, through 4 IUIs and 2 IVFs. Focusing on making the world a better place instead...and running.
Love of my life baby boy born 11/11. One and done not by choice; 3 years of TTC yielded 4 MMC and 2 CPs, through 4 IUIs and 2 IVFs. Focusing on making the world a better place instead...and running.
Ultrasound update: Holy moly, there's a tiny baby in there! I forgot that the RE had said my ute is tilted, so the pictures aren't great. When she started, all I could see was the sac, and it looked empty, but then she moved it and found the fetus. She said I was too thin to get a good picture, which - haha! - but I'll take it. Measured at 6w5d and heart rate was 163bpm. Going back next Thursday with my regular RE. I am trying not to get too excited yet because I know everything that can happen, but I was just terrified that we'd have another loss discovered at the first ultrasound. Seriously, they asked me to stop to get my BP, and I started crying and said that needed to not happen before the ultrasound. My heart was racing!
Congrats on the great scan! I have a tilted uterus, too, and it made for some really uncomfortable early trans-vag ultrasounds as they rooted around in there trying to get a good angle. You have my sympathies.