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@MamaBehr: any news for you?

@LovelyPlum: I'm sorry you and DH are going through such a tough beginning with this pregnancy. I'm hopeful for you guys! I keep reading that the HCG levels vary from pregnancy to pregnancy so I'm praying things start turning up for you!!

I'm terrified as well, especially since I don't think we'll be having any bloodwork drawn before our first appt at 8 wks (like last time) and that is when we got our bad news. Kind of wanting to go in for betas but at the same time, wanting to just wait. Such a scary time for all new mommas!

I am getting so anxious for our ultrasound (still 2 more weeks from today, when I'll be 8 weeks, 1 day). I had an early m/c (week 5) last time around, so I was really hoping to get into the doctor is an u/s earlier than week 9. Does this seem normal? Anyone here already get to see the heartbeat via u/s?

Hi Jan2014 moms!

Just wanted to intro myself. My first post too. My DH and have been ttc for the past 2.5 years. I'm 37 going on 38. We finally got on DH's insurance because it covers 80% of IVF cycles and was to start the process as soon as AF came (in May). AF was a week late (usually never 2days late) and on 5/13 I got a BFP!!! EDD 1/14/14 My first doctors appointment in 5/30.

I'm so excited, nervous, and full of emotions. This is my first pregnancy ever. I'm novice at best and am open to suggestions. What advice would you give to a first time prego to stay calm?

@wahine08: Sorry for your situation, too!! Thank you for the resource link!!

@Honeydew: welcome, and congrats!

@VEGMAMA: you are so right, this is just a huge waiting game. I didn't hear back from the doc this afternoon, so I am waiting again, too. Patience grasshopper...too bad I'm bad at that

@Honeydew: congratulations and welcome!

I waited all day for my doctor to call, and she never did. So I called the office and left a message and the nurse eventually got back to me. My numbers are fine, in fact they are higher than expected and because of that they want me to get an ultrasound. The other weird part (besides the whole ultrasound) is that I have to go some place else to get it. Does anyone have any experience with this? I didn't ask for my numbers because I knew I would obsess over them and google isn't my friend.

@honeydew Welcome!!! That's great news And this is my third time around and I'm still super nervous about every twinge and lack of twinge. I'm just trying to take it one day at a time.
@lovelyplum I hope and pray that you are worried for no reason and the pregnancy is super healthy and sticky

Thanks everyone! It's so nice to have the warm welcome!

@MamaBehr: yay!! So glad to hear that.

I haven't gotten my numbers back, which means the lab didn't process them. I'm a wreck but trying not to dwell. Thanks to everyone for.your well-wishes.

GUYS, I'M STILL PREGNANT!!!!!!!!!

Totally not expecting that. More later :):):)

@Emsmems: @cram88: @MrsH: thanks

I did get my betas back. Still a little on the low side, but they doubled from Monday to yesterday. They had only just doubled from Thursday-Monday, so that's why they were worried. The doc is happy with them, so that's enough for me! I know I still have a long way to go...I'm 5 weeks today. But, I am overjoyed (and shocked!) to still be pregnant, so ill take it!

@LovelyPlum: Yay!! So glad to hear the good news!! Staying positive is SO tough with our situations but it's the only way to think!!

@MamaBehr: I've only ever had ultrasounds done at the Kaiser facility but they did send me to the bigger u/s machine downstairs in the lab area for a more in-depth look. I completely agree that google is NO one's friend haha. I'm glad your numbers came back good!

@lovelyplum That's fantastic news!!!! I'm so happy for you

@wahine08 I had to go to an imaging facility that is part of the hospital. Everything down here is Herman Memorial I feel.

And, great news! I saw the little blueberry. He or she is measuring 6 weeks 4 days with a heartbeat of 115 I couldn't be more relieved or excited. Now we just have to continue to keep this secret from my three year old, or she'll blab to everyone!

I'm new to this group. My EDD is 1/11/14. This is my second pregnancy. I have a DS who was born 12/16/10.

@MamaBehr: How exciting!!! =D So glad you got to see baby mamabehr!

@supakell: Welcome and Congrats!

@mrsmate: I've been lurking there too haha

I guess I'll jump in here and "officially" introduce myself. I got my BFP on the 15th. I totally didn't think I was pregnant this month and for some reason I took a test that afternoon for the heck of it. I took a test on Mother's Day and it was stark white, so this came as a shock! I ran around the house, freaking out until my DH got home from work. This is our first pregnancy and we are 28/26 years old.

This was really our 3rd cycle of really trying, but we stopped BC last October. I feel so very blessed that I was able to get pregnant this easily. What's even better is that my SIL is pregnant and due 3 months before me! My in laws are gonna freak out when we tell them haha.

Very excited to join the January boards!

Hi everyone!! Jumping on in to introduce myself too. Still can't believe it's real but I got a clear BFP this morning on 2 tests. I haven't even told DH yet because he'd already left for work (and I want to tell him in person). Now I can't concentrate for more than 10 min at work and am just staring at the clock - ahhh! So excited to get to know you all and hoping this sticks :-). EDD per an online calculator is around 1/24.

@abbydabbydoodlebug: @cavalierkcs: Congrats ladies!! It's so hard to focus on ANYTHING but baby, isn't it??