pregnancy?????(human~might be tmi)

Congradulations! I'm soo glad things are starting to look better for you. You've been in my thoughts and prayers this week.

Well as I was leaving work my Dr called to tell me that my levels are still going up BUT over the 48 hours it only went from 23000 up to 33000. It didn't double like it's supose to. so they are having me come back on Thursday this week to draw more blood. to check um again......but they went up so hopefully they will keep going up!!

willowsmom----- don't fret about your levels not doubling at all!!!!!!!!!!!!! Once they hit 6000 they only double every 96 or MORE hours. yours doubled in 92 hrs about so they are still doing as they should! as they get higher the doubling rate slows down. so still sounds right on to me! WONDERFUL NEWS! And GL on Thurs. When will you get another ultrasound? They will be able to see something by now and that will tell more than HCG levels at this point. I would definately ask for another TRANSVAGINAL ultrasound to check that way and see if there is a heartbeat and baby at this point since there should be, that will tell you more than levels at this stage in pregnancy.

I plan on asking them for one on Thursday.....if not I could always have one my Tech stay late to give me one behind their backs. Just so I have a better peice of mind and to get a more accurate date!! Thank you so much for your help!!! I'm so excited now!!

Wow, it is very exciting to hear all the updates. It sounds like you are doing well! How very exciting! My hormone levels were low on my last pregnancy, and I needed progesterone supplementation. It scared me at first, until the OB doc said she used it during her pregnancy, too! I'm not sure it that is the same as the Hcg, but I do know you can't assume that just because something is a little off from what the books say is "normal", doesn't always mean bad news!

HCG and progesterone are different things. There is a wide number variation for HCG to have it "normal" but you want it doubling or it could mean a miscariage or a blighted ovum (sac with no baby in it). with progesterone you want it at least a certain level since if it is too low then your body won't sustain the preg. because you need progesterone to support the pregnancy. And ALOT of people need supplements of progesterone. I was on them with my 2nd daughter but that is because I did IVF to get her.

Cindy--- Just wanted to say GL with your blood test today and hope you get that ultrasound!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

well I went in this Morning and they took more blood and Dr said the fact that I'm getting the starts of morning sickness is a GREAT sign and that she will let me know my results from the blood test on tuesday because she's taking a long weekend but also told me that I could call and ask one of the other nurses if I was really concerned. Then when I asked about wnother u/s she told me that they will order one a month after the first one....but then told me that since I work in that area I could always sneak one in.....that she wouldn't tell. So I'm talk to one of my Techs about it tomorrow see if she wants to squeeze me in and give me one. I'll keep you updated on it!!

Yay for morning sickness!

May I start adding tips to help with it? I am sure you will be getting lots of tips in dealing with morning sickness so let me be the first lol.

I found these worked wonders for me and maybe some of them might help you as well:

- Mints worked wonders and of course take that icky taste out of your mouth.
- Ginger ale or ginger biscuits
- Small regular meals
- Lots and lots of water/liquid

Once again congratulations

I'm glad things turned out okay in the end here....morning sickness a sure sign of pregnancy though not something I would go yippee about, cause it really sucks, I had it with both my kids....

Good luck WillowsMom.

Tips are always welcome!!! only thing I have found so far to keep the naseaua down is to constantly eat so I've taken to keeping TONS of saltines in my purse in my truck in my desk at work and at my bedside. that way it's nothing that is going to make me gain to much weight....I just don't look forward to the acutally throwing up part.....right now it's just a sick feeling in the stomach thank goodness!


Still trying to get used to the thought that I am preganat. it's still just seems like I'm suffering from a 24/7 hang over more then being PG. Wow......as of today I'm 6 weeks and 5 days. atleast from my calculations.....gotta see what the Dr says....I can't wait!!!

Just saw this and read all the way through - you must have been so scared.

Good luck with everything!

So I've been so busy that I forgot to stop in and update all of you!! My Dr called me on wednesday and told me that my blood test came back GREAT! and wanted me to do an ultrasound ASAP for correct dating!!!! SOOOOOOOO Today at 5:45 I'm doing another u/s!!!! I'm so excited!!! a little of the stress off my shoulders!!

Originally Posted by MamaSquishy

It is okay. I am now 26 weeks along.

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Oooh! 26 weeks in July is horrible. I gave birth in August and the months before the birth were miserable.

Willowsmom, I am so happy for you! Babies are a blessing despite the discomfort and hard work raising them!

Cindy---- HOw did your ultrasound go???????? I have been checking for news from you!!!!!!!!!!!1


I also miss being preg. I had NO morning sickness so loved it all!!!!!!!!! but 3 is my limit.

Congratulations.

Well...... I'm 8 weeks 6 days Tech said everything looks WONDERFUL....got to see and hear the heartbeat at 176 beats per min OHHHHH what a Relief!!!!


SO and I walked outta the room and since the exam was done at work there was a group of people waiting to hear......Good tech didn't answer their questions....respected my HIPPA rights So there I am standing there with a HUGH grin on my face and showing off the picture that I got and telling everyone that GREAT news! I was so happy I couldn't stop smiling! SO was laughing at me all the way home because I kept looking at the picture and then looking at him going....."that's our baby!!" Men are funny....I could tell by the look on his face he was just as happy and exicted as I was/am but he just couldn't voice it!! Man, I just can't explain what a big load that was off my shoulders....then to top it off.......I got home started to take a shower and BAM started throwing up First time. I was sick to my stomach but at the same time so thankful for it DANG IT now I'm sitting here holding back tears cuz I'm so happy!!! silly emotions!!!

Anyway!!! Junior thank you so much for your supprt during this!! I would have lost hope a long time ago if it weren't for you!!! THANK YOU!!!