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@petunia354: We're definitely going to find out!

Had my first ultrasound this morning! Baby is measuring 7w6d with a strong heartbeat It's a little earlier than they originally thought based on lmp, but I knew I O'd late in my cycle so it makes sense.

@KrzyRiver: your betas sound great! That's so great to hear!!

@csross217: yay for a good appointment! Was the little gummy bear so cute?!?

I had a blood test on Friday after more bleeding, and the number was much lower than they'd expect (670). I go again tomorrow. I know there is still a possibility, but at this point I'm trying to accept it and process it as an inevitable loss. Id rather be surprised than get my hopes up. And I combination with the cramping/spotting, it seems like the most likely explanation. (Also, I used opks, so it's highly unlikely that ovulation was delayed- also, we didn't have that much sex that month, and I tested positive on a pregnancy test very early).

Honestly, I never had a "sure" feeling about this pregnancy. I'm most upset about all this "wasted" time of getting fat and feeling crappy, and how it's going to impact all our plans/dreams. I also am feeling sad- I hadn't connected with this pregnancy yet, so I don't feel like I've lost a baby, but I do feel like I have lost this big exciting thing I was looking forward to.
Finally, I feel scared and worried about the process in general. Hopefully it will be uncomplicated. And I can't shake this feeling that it's the start of lots of troubles for us, but hopefully that's just my pessimism/anxiety.

So, that's my depressing update. I will keep you all posted on Sunday about what we learn from the second blood draw.

@Silva: sorry to hear this. I really hope it turns out ok.

@Silva: I'm so sorry to hear this! Thinking of you.

@KrzyRiver: I'm glad everything continues to go well with you. Those are great betas! I didn't have another draw after my third was pretty close to doubling. I have a scan this Thursday at what I think will be 7+5. I'm so scared. I hope I get a chatty tech like @sslm: I have a feeling though that they won't show me anything and I'll continue to be in limbo until my doc calls with results.

These first few weeks are so hard! I'm feeling like crap and constipated so I hope that's a good sign that everything is going well. We are undecided about if we will find out the gender. We were team green for LO1 which was super fun. Then we found out by accident with the baby we loss since the amino results said Turner's Syndrome and that is a genetic condition only in girls. I know my DH wants to keep it a surprise this time but I'm so anxious I kind of feel knowing would help me get through this all.

Anyways I hope you ladies are all feeling ok.

Let's just say that having a cold with sinus issues and being pregnant with two toddlers is so not fun. Thank goodness for my mom who is helping. I just want to curl up and sleep which is hard when you have two little ones who have ear infections! Hope everyone else is having a better weekend.

@Silva: I'm so sorry. Thinking of you

Location: Australia

EDD: 21 May 2016

How far along: 6 weeks 1 day by lmp

First child? No, this is my third but my fiancé's first. I have a boy and a girl, so we will be team green- which FI will love!

First doctor appointment: We had one after we found out, and did the first lot of bloods. I go back in 2 weeks or so to organise the first ultrasound.

Any symptoms so far? Nausea, extreme fatigue, tender breasts.

Who have you told? My family, FIs mum, one of our closest friends.

@Silva: So sorry to hear your news but glad to hear that you are coping ok. Enjoy the cupcakes and cookies, I would totally do the same.

@Silva: sorry to hear this

@Silva: I'm so sorry. I wish you all the best in the future.

@Silva: I'm so sorry...wishing you the best.

I've been lurking for a while and I'm trying to come out of my shell! Happy to be able to join.

Location: Philadelphia area

EDD: May 20

How far along: 6 weeks and change

First child?: Yup!

First doctor appointment: Mid October at 8 weeks...can't wait!

Any symptoms so far?:
Oof, yes. The fatigue is knocking me flat on my feet! And just last week the nausea set in. It's nothing horrendous so far, fortunately, but it's just strong and constant enough to get in my way. Just discovered the wonders of sour hard candy!

Who have you told?:
Hubby, of course, and immediate family. I'm looking forward to telling a few close friends at work...I teach, and I've been so out of it in the classroom & at meetings lately! Waiting until at least the first appointment though to spill the beans to them.

@atoz: @lov2teach: congrats and welcome!

@iheartleopardprint: @atoz: @lov2teach: Welcome May mommas!!!

@atoz: @lov2teach: Congrats and welcome!

We are definitely finding out. I'm also the kind of person who reads the last chapter of a book before I'm finished with it, so team green would be totally against my personality.

@Silva: I'm so sorry. I will never understand why these horrible things happen. I'm wishing you a speedy physical recovery and emotional wellness in the coming weeks.

@atoz: @lov2teach: @HazelEyes: Welcome ladies!!

I'm going for my second scan this afternoon and feeling nervous/excited and very distracted at work! I had my first ultrasound at 6.5 weeks and now I'm 8.5, so wondering if the lil guy will look much different!

@YogiRunner: The ultrasound went great! The lil bean looks much like it did at 6.5 weeks, just bigger!! Heart rate was 188bpm and he/she is measuring right on track with my dates, which is very reassuring. What day is your scan??

The doc even gave me a bunch of pics to take home! So sweet.

@Autumnmama79: Glad to hear it went well! I love when they print pictures

My scan is on 10/19, I'm way more zen about it than I was with my first. I'm super excited for it but not necessarily counting down the days.