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so I just got back from the GP and it looks like my bHCG was just about where it should be for this time last week (a teeny bit below actually, which gives me hope that it isn't twins ), and he's given me a referral for a dating scan, but he's told me to wait til I'm 8-9 weeks - unfortunately the exact time frame that my husband is out of town for work, doh! I asked my paediatrician friend if I could go earlier, and she didn't recommend it, she said later is much better than earlier. So, I guess I'll wait til I'm closer to 9.5 weeks and my husband is home. With all the high emotions around this pregnancy already, i don't think I could handle finding out I've miscarried without him there.

I'm 6w6d today, and feeling pretty good even through I didn't sleep a wink (or so it felt) last night - the first trimester insomnia is REAL! I have to go back to work next week - dreading it!!!

How's everyone feeling?

@MrsADS: I don't know if it even counts as exercise since I'm not getting my heart rate up! But at least I'm moving around.

Feeling pretty normal here at 6w1d--tired, and sometimes slightly icky feeling, but normal enough that I"m still worried about my u/s appt next week.

@hilsy85: It counts! I'm glad your u/s is coming up! is your husband going with you?

@MrsADS: I'm glad I'm not the only one who thinks it is hard to find time. I'm glad your u/s is coming up, too!!

@ScarletBegonia: I'm so happy you were able to schedule an ultrasound. Will you get any more ultrasounds throughout your pregnancy?

Well, I'm officially feeling like trash. And I thought I wasn't going to get morning sickness... BOOOO.

Hi all.

Im usual very quiet and shy on these boards, but I am having such a rough time right now I figured it was a good time to come out of my shell.

Im 6/7ish weeks right now with my 2nd and my first doctors appt is next thursday. I am feeling HORRIBLE. I had morning sickness with my first, but it was fairly manageable. Some days were worse than others but I was basically just super tired and mildly nauseous all the time. This time though, its like someone turned up the volume knob to 11. It's still just tiredness and nausea, but Im nonstop on the verge of throwing up and i cant eat ANYTHING because it all sounds vile. The only things I can muster the courage to eat are Frosted Flakes and orange gatorade (super healthy! I was a health freak last time around so this it hurts to think this is what im eating so far). Even worse, it wakes me up at night so I now have a routine of eating cereal at the kitchen table at 2am in the dark and then brushing my teeth before sneaking back into bed and trying to fall asleep again.

Im trying to keep my belly full but every hour is a battle and its really starting to wear on my mind. There is SO MUCH LEFT.

Anyone else feeling this terrible? What do you tell yourself to get through it?

@anniefannie: I'm so sorry you're feeling so bad. Have you tried Diclegis, or unisom + B6 at night? If the nausea is waking you up, maybe it would be a good remedy or at least help to you since you might be able to sleep through? I know my nausea is always worse when I'm tired so its been great for me. Other than that, the only thing that works for me is never getting hungry. I try to eat every 2/3 hours, even if I don't want to.

I've definitely started feeling some nausea - it hasn't been too bad yet and I don't want it to get worse!!!!

@bernieboo I am taking zofran too and it sometimes gives me really bad headaches, although usually I can manage w/2 Tylenol and some caffeine. Sorry Zofran makes me terribly terribly constipated so that's my struggle right now.

My first ultrasound is this afternoon! Woohoo! I am tired of feeling like crap all the time. And holy food aversions. I feel like there is nothing I can eat. My diet is terrible. Yesterday I had some dry Life cereal, gatorade, McDonald's fries for lunch, more gatorade, Kraft mac & cheese, and diluted apple juice. Yep.

@Mrs.Macaroon: That drives me nuts. My OB did all prenatal blood work early on. Then called to say my TSH (thyroid) was high but it could be because it was taken too early in pregnancy so she would do it again. Second time, level is fine. But it's like they're on auto-pilot all the time and don't look at how far along you are, you history, etc. Same thing when they asked why I came in so early. WTF? First, I wanted to but second, if you didn't want to see me then why did you schedule the appointment?! Do people really not call their doctor until they're 8+ weeks pregnant to come in? I don't get it.

@Bernieboo: I"m so sorry you are having migraines. Those can be terrible. I hope you get them under control and don't need the meds for too long. And yes, I'm a second time mama and this is all going too fast. I'm 10 weeks today! Gulp!

@MrsADS: How did your ultrasound go???

@Mrs.Macaroon: I'm so sorry you are going through all of that! I hope you can get out of the missed appointment fee. Maybe there is confusion because you are going to the OB at the normal time when girls go for their first appointments. In my prior pregnancy, I stayed with my RE through my first trimester, so when I went to OB, I entered as a second trimester patient. Since you are going to the OB at 7 or so weeks, that is pretty much like the first intake appointment for all pregnant people. It seems almost like you wouldn't even need to have an appointment with the OB until 12 weeks or whenever the standard "second" appointment is since you have already had your "first" appointment and more with the RE. I hope this all get figured out for you to your satisfaction though. Such a bummer for there to be so much confusion. Its so time consuming already even when it all goes smoothly. Let us know how it turns out.

@LindsayInNY: That would drive me nuts, too! Actually, though, I never even knew of people going to the OB "early" before I read about it here on HB. I called my OB a few days after my positive pregnancy test, and they told me to come in at like 8 weeks. So I called rather immediately, but I didn't go in immediately. I personally felt it was a long time because I was used to going weekly while with an RE. But that was with an RE and I paid a ridic amount of money to do that. I think 8 weeks is just standard.

@Bernieboo: That is terrible about your SIL! Did she already have an appointment scheduled that happened to coincide with her abdominal pain? Poor girl. Did she go on to get pregnant again?

@agold: no, she ended up going to the ER. It happened two years ago and no pregnancy since . They're foster parents though so they may adopt.

@MrsADS: ugh yes!!! I've had some really bad intermittent heartburn. I definitely didn't have it until like 20/22 weeks last time, so it's a drag! But at least it's not constant for me yet!

@MrsADS: @ScarletBegonia: Thanks for the advice! I finally got to see my doctor yesterday and she put me on b6 for now to see if that helps. Also im starting gummy prenatals instead of my standard rainbow light mini pills. And now that the stress and anticipation of the first appointment is behind me, im feeling a little lighter emotionally. So all good things.

But MAN, this past week was really really rough and I could barely function, hence the delayed reply here. I couldn't do much more than the bare minimum. Hopefully only a few more weeks of this before I'll get some periodic relief from the nonstop awful. And same for everyone else on here!

@Mrs.Macaroon: Oh god you're scaring me. I'm 8w2d and feeling pretty okay - random waves of nausea but nothing too serious so far - I was just getting to that point where I was breathing a bit easier about it but maybe its still coming? Yikes!!! Are you feeling terrible??

@lindsayinny I'm sure you just overdid it and everything is fine, but maybe call your OB tomorrow morning for peace of mind? Maybe they can work you in.

@LindsayInNY: Remember, brown blood is old blood. So no active bleed. That's good. Call your doctor Monday am. Also, I bled so often with my last pregnancy. It was all fine, though!

@lindsayinny I don't think they will think you are silly for calling! I had a subchorionic hemmorhage with my 1st pregnancy, I actually had bright red bleeding like a period and cramps around 7wks and I was so convinced I must be miscarrying. My RE's office (this was post-IUI) had me come in ASAP for an ultrasound, baby was fine but I had the SCH, which is like a little pocket of blood in the uterus. I had some brown spotting/cramping after that but no more bleeding. The SCH did require a few extra ultrasounds in the 1st tri to make sure it had gone away, so it might be worth just checking on.

@LindsayInNY: I would definitely still call! But that's me, I know I'd be feeling anxious otherwise.

@LindsayInNY: oh good! Fingers crossed everything is just fine!

@LindsayInNY: I'm so so so sorry. I hope you get all the support you need. I'm really going to miss you in this due date group. Big hugs to you.

@LindsayInNY: I"m so sorry. I commented on your other thread, but I had a missed m/c as well and it is awful. Thinking of you.

@agold: I didnt really ask about it. But you raise a good point about how long they will let you keep it. I do plan on returning back to work part time after maternity leave, however baby will be coming with me. ( i work for the family business) yes, i am in the US. As of now i am leaning towards purchasing my own.

@ScarletBegonia: Its like as soon a i hit 9 weeks it hit, and hit hard. i have a 35 minute drive to work and just prey i dont get sick in the car. I have been taking unisom/b6 2 times a day and it does seem to work. I fell asleep last night before taking it and am feeling rough this morning. Luckily it goes away mid morning and stays away as long as i keep food in my stomach. Hopefully you are one of the lucky ones that doesn't feel like garbage.

I think my coworkers may be starting to catch on. All day snacking, leaving early on Friday after throwing up all morning, and coming in today looking and feeling like death warmed over.

I try not to feed into all of the Wives tails but if the one about girls stealing their mothers beauty is true, i am absolutely having a girl. My hair is completely out of control. I have naturally curly hair but nothing like this. I am a makeup addict and thoroughly enjoy getting ready, but lately i look so pale and blah.