Wonderful! Thank you for being there for me. Hopefully, I can help you too. Of course, this will be my first child. =-) I made a posting about some concerns in the first trimester section, but, I will copy and paste it here:
I cried for the first time yesterday after being at Disneyland all night. I was sad all of a sudden that I could lose the baby because I was not at home resting on a soft couch and sleeping in bed. (I even told my DH that he didn't love me because we weren't going home) I did rest on bences and chairs most of the day, but there WAS a lot of walking involved. My DH was sensitive to my needs to rest. I didn't get to go home to bed until 11:30. I started feeling some cramps later that night (of course I have had light cramps throughout the past two days), light ones, but nonetheless, cramps. I was wondering if it is normal to have cramps? Is it normal to get sad about possibly losing the baby, all of a sudden? I don't feel sad anymore, but I have a terrible urge to take another HPT to make sure that there is a strong dose of hormones in my system still. Is this normal to?
Thank you to anyone who can make me feel better about my odd outbreaks of sadness.
My main concern is that I will continue to get sad about silly things. I haven't felt negative until that night. I feel okay today, just more cautious and uncomfortable. I wish I could have a beta test taken everyday. You know what I mean? Thank you for your time and help. It means a lot.
Thank you for your response, it did help. I have been feeling much better for the past two days. I have been looking forward to certain thresholds in time, such as today. Today would be day 31 in my cycle, which is the latest the AF could show for me. Last cycle, it surprised me, but I also had a BFN. My first u/s and appt. is on January 9th. I am happy about this time frame, as during my last pregnancy, I was not to be seen until 10 weeks and 2 days, which was bloody hello! So, at least I have a gyno who knows about my history and I have an appt. We are going to be monitoring a cyst I have from the previous pregnancy, so maybe I will get to see the little bean earlier than later, just because. =-) As for my symptoms: I have predictable nausea and my BBs still don't hurt. This is unlike my last pregnancy. I am so happy to have nausea though! It is worth it, if it means to have a little one. Have a Merry Christmas!
I noticed that many ladies due the same time as me have had their beta levels and progesterone levels checked. I emailed my doctor asking for her to order those same tests for me. I reminded her that because I had a m/c, it would relieve me of a lot of worry to know that everything was on track. I was told by a nurse the other day that they don't check beta levels unless I'm bleeding. That is not right! So, I thought I would ask my doc for her sympathies. Hopefully, she will bite. What gets me is that my doc said that it takes up to seven days after the missed AF to have the accurate levels of HCG and progesterone. How come everyone else was tested earlier? Do you understand my concern? I always feel like Kaiser pushes me around and doesn't take the time to relieve me of any anxiety i might have about my health or the baby's health. Well, I hope that you have a great week! Thank you for letting me vent. I just don't know what is normal and I want to feel taken care of by my doc. My BBs are starting to feel a bit more fuller and sensitive, which is a good sign! =-) I have had moments of feeling like my AF was going to show up. Where does the tugging happen? My lower back has hurt at times and my stomach last night felt pushed out bloated. Is that what it feels like? Just being bloated at times? Backaches?
How have you been? I have been okay. I convinced the doctor to give me a bHCG test alongside of my progesterone testing. She said that this was the only time she would order it, as the clinical observations and u/s would be more useful. I was so happy. I will know in 3-5 days. I was also told I could ask the technician to look for the fetal pole and sac. My u/s for my ovarian cyst is on Monday. I am nervous about something though. I have no idea why. Is it possible to have a great beta and progesterone test and have only an egg sac? Is it possible at about 5 weeks and 2 days to see a fetal pole? or a sac and no baby, even if "it is there and just not large enough to be seen"? Well, this is a question that will give me some hope. Do you know what good numbers look like at 4 weeks and 6 days? Just curious. I am sure the doctor will fill me in on any abnormalities. Well, thank you for your help on these questions in advance. I really appreciate it. Have a Merry Christmas!
My results came in for my progesterone, 10.59. I am sad, because they are so low. I took this test at about five weeks. Is this okay? I am just so sad about this result. I hope that the Hcg comes in high. I really do.
I realized after looking on the Kaiser website and my results that the standard they used for my results were ng/ml. The results information table suggests that 9-47 is the standard range in first trimester. Does that sound promising to you? I feel better now after talking to my mom and talking about the data. I just want as much positive feedback as possible. my symptoms have been on the backburner, somewhat. I have in thier place some leg cramps and more tenderness in the nips. I had some nausea last night, but not enough to put a wrench in my nightly activities. In addition, I have some back pain. I have been waking up early in the morning though, and get tired during the mid day. My fatigue ranges and is not always consistent. At least I am not sad anymore, "not quite sure why I feel like lauging, unlike the crying i was doing a moment ago, lol!" Well, I look forward to your thoughts and thank you for your time, buddy. ((hugs))
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Wonderful! Thank you for being there for me. Hopefully, I can help you too. Of course, this will be my first child. =-) I made a posting about some concerns in the first trimester section, but, I will copy and paste it here:
I cried for the first time yesterday after being at Disneyland all night. I was sad all of a sudden that I could lose the baby because I was not at home resting on a soft couch and sleeping in bed. (I even told my DH that he didn't love me because we weren't going home) I did rest on bences and chairs most of the day, but there WAS a lot of walking involved. My DH was sensitive to my needs to rest. I didn't get to go home to bed until 11:30. I started feeling some cramps later that night (of course I have had light cramps throughout the past two days), light ones, but nonetheless, cramps.
I was wondering if it is normal to have cramps?
Is it normal to get sad about possibly losing the baby, all of a sudden?
I don't feel sad anymore, but I have a terrible urge to take another HPT to make sure that there is a strong dose of hormones in my system still. Is this normal to?
Thank you to anyone who can make me feel better about my odd outbreaks of sadness.
My main concern is that I will continue to get sad about silly things. I haven't felt negative until that night. I feel okay today, just more cautious and uncomfortable. I wish I could have a beta test taken everyday. You know what I mean? Thank you for your time and help. It means a lot.
Leslie
Oh Leslie... yep, I was there too.
Have a Merry Christmas!
Leslie
That's great Leslie!!!
Hello Cheryl!
I noticed that many ladies due the same time as me have had their beta levels and progesterone levels checked. I emailed my doctor asking for her to order those same tests for me. I reminded her that because I had a m/c, it would relieve me of a lot of worry to know that everything was on track. I was told by a nurse the other day that they don't check beta levels unless I'm bleeding. That is not right! So, I thought I would ask my doc for her sympathies. Hopefully, she will bite. What gets me is that my doc said that it takes up to seven days after the missed AF to have the accurate levels of HCG and progesterone. How come everyone else was tested earlier? Do you understand my concern? I always feel like Kaiser pushes me around and doesn't take the time to relieve me of any anxiety i might have about my health or the baby's health. Well, I hope that you have a great week! Thank you for letting me vent. I just don't know what is normal and I want to feel taken care of by my doc. My BBs are starting to feel a bit more fuller and sensitive, which is a good sign! =-) I have had moments of feeling like my AF was going to show up. Where does the tugging happen? My lower back has hurt at times and my stomach last night felt pushed out bloated. Is that what it feels like? Just being bloated at times? Backaches?
Oh no Leslie... that's too bad about your doctor's office.
Hello Cheryl,
How have you been? I have been okay. I convinced the doctor to give me a bHCG test alongside of my progesterone testing. She said that this was the only time she would order it, as the clinical observations and u/s would be more useful. I was so happy. I will know in 3-5 days. I was also told I could ask the technician to look for the fetal pole and sac. My u/s for my ovarian cyst is on Monday. I am nervous about something though. I have no idea why. Is it possible to have a great beta and progesterone test and have only an egg sac? Is it possible at about 5 weeks and 2 days to see a fetal pole? or a sac and no baby, even if "it is there and just not large enough to be seen"? Well, this is a question that will give me some hope. Do you know what good numbers look like at 4 weeks and 6 days? Just curious. I am sure the doctor will fill me in on any abnormalities. Well, thank you for your help on these questions in advance. I really appreciate it. Have a Merry Christmas!
Hello Again,
I realized after looking on the Kaiser website and my results that the standard they used for my results were ng/ml. The results information table suggests that 9-47 is the standard range in first trimester. Does that sound promising to you? I feel better now after talking to my mom and talking about the data. I just want as much positive feedback as possible. my symptoms have been on the backburner, somewhat. I have in thier place some leg cramps and more tenderness in the nips. I had some nausea last night, but not enough to put a wrench in my nightly activities. In addition, I have some back pain. I have been waking up early in the morning though, and get tired during the mid day. My fatigue ranges and is not always consistent. At least I am not sad anymore, "not quite sure why I feel like lauging, unlike the crying i was doing a moment ago, lol!" Well, I look forward to your thoughts and thank you for your time, buddy. ((hugs))
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