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urgh didn't even think of that... since we were going thru rounds of IUI with injectables i hadn't been drinking for a while, so i guess i could just milk this cycle or pretend we're starting a new one.. or take a glass and then just set it down when no one is looking
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Since I have been in the infertility roller coaster for so long, it is not unusual for me not to drink at social events. No one even questions me anymore about it. Our friends are doing the annual Christmas party the day before I turn 12 weeks - we may just announce at that party. Other than that, we'll be with family who already know so it won't be an issue.
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@littleredhairedgrl: @justdarling: that's good that not drinking isn't out of character for y'all!! Def will make it easier!
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@runnerd: before we started TTC, I always had a glass of wine in my hand and it would have been totally out of character for me not to drink. I used to get a ton of questions every time I wasn't drinking. I guess 2 years of TTC really changes things! You can always use the excuse that you aren't feeling good or that you are the driver that night.
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@Littlebit: ugh how frustrating! 100s doesn't seem out of the ordinary for the 4th week. Plus I would think it depends really on when implantation occurred. I think people who deal with women who are TTC/pregnant really need extra sensitivity training!
AFM I'm *still* waiting on my betas from Friday...I've called my doctor's office at least three times since Friday and apparently they don't have anyone who can "read the results" ?? Ugh. So I'm still up in the air....
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@thismustbetheplace: I would also ask for progesterone, just for peace of mind. Good luck at your appt!
@runnerd: I have no idea how I'm not going to drink at events without people knowing. We already had two dinners with friends this weekend where I wasn't drinking and I'm 100% sure they know what's up but are just too nice to push it (they are both pregnant/have recently had a baby so they know better to ask if I'm not volunteering the info) and I trust them enough not to go blabbing about it to others. I think Thanksgiving will be tougher -- I'm planning on just holding a glass of wine and not drinking it and hoping that people won't really notice. And for holiday parties I'll probably just try to order a mixed drink that looks like a cocktail....or just skip the work holiday parties maybe.
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just heard back from my RE office and my hcg went from 191 on thursday to 808 today!! so excited
but they did say my progesterone went down a bit so i need to add a second suppository to the mix (yuck) kinda makes me nervous but trying to focus on the hcg numbers @norcalwayfarer are you serious that no one can read the results in your office?! that's kinda nutty.. when did they say you'd get a call with the results?
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@littleredhairedgrl: FABULOUS!!!! So thrilled for you!!!
Well, the labs switched ownership since the last time I had betas (and they used to have a stellar turnaround time). This time it took me like a day and a half for the first numbers and they said 24 hours for the second ones, but it's been what three days now? I'm kinda worried something is wrong since they keep telling me they have to find a provider or nurse to read the numbers and call me back ;-/ Ugh.
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@Littlebit: First off, hello! So happy you're here with us! As for hcg, mine was at 114 at 4 weeks exactly. Sounds like you are perfectly within range to me! I'd be so upset with that yucky lab tech though
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@littleredhairedgrl: Those are great numbers! I am currently taking one oral progesterone, one progesterone suppository and one estraliol/progesterone combo suppository. It's a lot! My progesterone went down slightly this week and they weren't too concerned. Adding one more suppository is probably just precautionary.
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@thismustbetheplace: I would definitely ask for your progesterone level. My doctor has checked it every time I've been, just to make sure.
@NorCalWayfarer: Sorry you can't seem to get an answer about your results. Try not to read too much into it though -- they probably just need a nurse or doctor to tell you for liability reasons. Hopefully you hear from someone soon!
@littleredhairedgrl: Awesome hcg numbers! And like you said, just focus on the positive
And I feel you on the m/s -- I had to close my eyes and breathe through the nausea a few times this morning. Yikes!!Also, I heard back from my doctor this morning and my hcg was at 114 on Friday (14 dpo) from 40 on Wednesday (12 dpo), so I'm happy!! My progesterone is also over 30, where it was around 10 last pregnancy. I feel like I can finally relax a bit. I scheduled my first appointment for November 27 and am already counting down the days!
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@BlueberryPie: Those sound like great numbers! So happy for you!
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@justdarling wow that is a lot of progesterone!! yeah not too worried, just making sure things are ok.
@blueberrypie that's great!! curious was your progesterone aroudn 10 the whole time? or just in the beginning? did you supplement?
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@NorCalWayfarer: the problem for us is that so many people know we had a miscarriage that even though they will be polite, I'm sure they will all be on to us. I am also thinking of the holding a drink trick, and maybe even taking the tiniest sip or two.
@littleredhairedgrl: wow!! Super impressive numbers! I'm jealous now, I want betas! Lol
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@BlueberryPie: your numbers are looking great too, and wow on the progesterone!
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@littleredhairedgrl: My progesterone was 10 at 7 weeks. I had some spotting so they checked my numbers and immediately put me on supplements. We found out two weeks later that the baby's heart had stopped beating. Please don't let my story scare you though. It sounds like your doctor is on top of things
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@runnerd: We only told a couple friends about the mc and haven't told anyone about this pregnancy yet. We won't tell anyone until at least after the 8 wk u/s, although I'm sure a couple friends know that something is up but luckily aren't prodding us.
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Just got my numbers back and the Dr. said things are looking really good!!!! HGC on Wednesday was 456 and Friday were 1253! I'm officially letting myself get excited now
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@NorCalWayfarer: great news!!!
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Thank you to whoever invited me to this board! And thank you to those that gave me congrats. We are super excited and a little bit scared. But only a little bit.
EDD: July 19
When Did You Find Out?: early this morning
Child Number: first one!
Where You Live: Tennessee
What kind of provider will you see?: OB/GYN
When's Your First Appointment?: Dec 10
What kind of birth do you want?: natural, uncomplicated
What You're Most Excited For: starting this new wonderful chapter in my life with my husband and learning as I go.
What You're Most Scared About: misscarrying in the first go around, managing my pregnancy at work, having our income cut in half
Symptoms so far: Swollen/full breasts, fatigue
Share a picture of your bfp, announcement, &/or chart:
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@tejbee: Congrats and welcome!
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@tejbee: cool, another Tennessee!
what part?
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Anyone have any weird cravings yet? I can't get enough soy sauce mixed with srirachi -- been eating it with gyoza, stir-fry, garlic noodles, etc. My mom said she gained a ton of weight with me the first month, so I'm trying to be careful...but I'm just totally into this salty/spicy thing right now!
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@NorCalWayfarer: yayayayayay!! Awesome news! So happy for you friend!
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Hey everyone!!! I'm joining the July mamas!
EDD: July 22nd
When Did You Find Out?: today! November 11th!
Child Number: 3
Where You Live: Seattle area
What kind of provider will you see?: OBGYN
When's Your First Appointment?: I haven't called yet, I'm actually trying to find a new doctor!
What kind of birth do you want?: hopefully no induction, just smooth labor and maybe an epidural
What You're Most Excited For: This is the first time we've felt READY beyond belief to have another child. Our first was a surprise, our second was planned but then some tragic events happened and DH and I both struggled throughout that pregnancy. I'm excited to see if this pregnancy will be a challenge! I'm excited to plan the babies room and prep both LO's for their sibling!
What You're Most Scared About: not too much...newborn sleep is kind of scary but I have 9 months until then!
Symptoms so far: just peeing a lot!
Share a picture of your bfp, announcement, &/or chart: the bun was SO cliche but it surprised DH and he loved it!! We are so thrilled!!
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@tejbee: Yay! welcome!
@HLK208: ADORABLE with the bun.. I love it!! So happy to see your post!Just got my first beta and progesterone back... HCG= 1934, Progesterone=42.6! This is really happening!
Will repeat in 48-72 just to make sure it's rising appropriately, but it feels good to know everything is normal as of this moment!
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wow great numbers @thismustbetheplace!!
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@HLK208: welcome! What a cute announcement!!!
@thismustbetheplace: Those are fabulous numbers, yay!!!!
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@HLK208: LOVE the bun in the oven!
Question: Is anyone having problems with low back pain?? Mine has been killing me the past couple days... it's even hard for me to find a comfortable sleeping position.
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@mrs.amethyst i have too, esp when going to bed AND my bbs are so sore that i can't even sleep on my stomach.. urgh!
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@Mrs. Amethyst: I had low back pain for about 5 days after my BFP, but it's subsided now
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@HLK208: welcome!!
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7/1 - justdarling (#1)
7/6 - coopsmama (#2)
7/6 - MrsSpottts (#4)
7/7 - mellybelly (#1)
7/15 - NorCalWayfarer (#1)
7/15 - runnerd (#1)
7/16 - thismustbetheplace (#1)
7/16 - littleredhairedgirl (#1)
7/18 - BlueberryPie (#1)
7/19 - Mrs. Amethyst (#2)
7/19 - tejbee (#1)
7/22 - HLK208 (#3) -
I had my first appointment yesterday. We got to see the baby and its little heart beating away!!! It was so great to see. Everything looks great right now. Because I am high risk, I get another ultra sound in 2 weeks.
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@justdarling: how exciting! Glad to hear things are going well!
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So excited to be joining you ladies! Still haven't even told DH yet, lol! Been ntnp for the past four months, my LO is now 11 months so looks like they will be 20 months apart!
EDD: July 29
When Did You Find Out?: today
Child Number: 2
Where You Live: Maryland
What kind of provider will you see?: midwife
When's Your First Appointment?: not sure yet
What kind of birth do you want?: hospital and unmedicated.
What You're Most Excited For: Another miracle!
What You're Most Scared About: Another m/c. I'm terrified.
Symptoms so far: metallic taste in my mouth... That's how I knew!
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@NorCalWayfarer: @runnerd: glad to see some running mamas! I actually just did my second half marathon two days ago. In the tough parts, I kept visualizing coming home and getting a positive test!
As far as holiday drinking, my family will be all up in my business and I like to not tell until later bc I had one miscarriage. So I'll probably hold a glass with a sip here and there.
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@kml636: too bad I haven't run since I got pregnant haha! I spotted when running during the pregnancy I lost, so I'm too paranoid to do anything! (Not saying running was related!)
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Welcome to all of you ladies who just got your bfp's!
I've been following along here but haven't been posting -- we had a busy weekend!As for me, I'm feeling horrible. I forgot how awful MS (all-day sickness, really) is, but I'm taking it to mean all is going well in there and for that I'm grateful. The constant nausea is just rough and lately nothing has sounded good to eat. Bleh.
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@kml636 @runnerd i haven't run in over 2 months
and it's driving me NUTS!!! but we were with an RE doing IUI cycles with injectables and i was advised against it. can't wait to get the OK to start again @justdarling that's great!!! how many weeks are you?
but they did say my progesterone went down a bit so i need to add a second suppository to the mix (yuck) kinda makes me nervous but trying to focus on the hcg numbers 
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