Hellobee Boards

EDD if you have one: April 6ish...not sure exactly. I joined both this and the March board, because I'm pretty sure I'll be induced around 38 weeks.
When Did You Find Out?: I think 12 dpo for sure. I don't really know...
Child Number: Well...3 I guess.
Where You Live: South Carolina
What kind of provider will you see?: Midwife and OB/gyn. All in the same office.
When's Your First Appointment?: August 14th
What kind of birth do you want?: One that ends in a baby I get to take home with me.
What You're Most Excited For: The end, haha
What You're Most Scared About: Another stillbirth
Symptoms so far: nausea, a little tired and full boobs.
Any fun plans for the end of summer/fall?: DS's birthday party is on Saturday!

The craziest part for me is both my previous pregnancies, the early symptoms were totally identical. This time around, there's more nausea and less cramping and less sore boobs. It's so weird.

Hi ladies - I am kind of new here but just got a BFP today so wanted to join in. This is number 2, my daughter is 15 months old. She is going to be a great big sister! I was a part of the May babies group for 2012 and still keep in touch with the group of 18 other May mamas on a facebook page. It was a great resource and support group and I hope this is the same.

EDD: Early April I guess, will find out later ay my confirmation appt.
When Did You Find Out?: today (13 DPO)
Child Number: 2 (I had one m/c before my daughter)
Where You Live: Brooklyn
What kind of provider will you see?: Midwife and OB/gyn. All in the same office.
When's Your First Appointment?: today
What kind of birth do you want?: One that ends in a baby I get to take home with me.
What You're Most Excited For: To be done with child rearing (we are both 38!)
What You're Most Scared About: Since LO was breech, I am kind of scared for a regular vaginal birth. I will have the option to to c-section again, but hope to have a regular birth this time.
Any fun plans for the end of summer/fall?: Nothing special.

@Dandelion: so so happy you decided to be a part of this board too!

@shortcake: welcome!

As a first timer I'm wondering if constantly cramping is normal...I didn't really cramp with AF so it's strange to be feeling it all the time

@Dandelion: thanks for coming here too

@shortcake: welcome!

And I got the best update ever: betas were at 53.1, up from 7.8 on Friday! The little plum.is growing strong, and I can't stop smiling. It is starting to feel real now

@cmbknyc: We're having a party on the lake at a park right near our house. We're gonna do some picnic games and grill out. We're excited!

@luckypenny: He'll be 6

I might have posted too soon. My hormone levels are very low, this pregnancy is not looking good. I go back next week to check but she said I should probably expect to m/c before then. Hope everyone else is doing well and I will check in again with the group if the situation changes. All the best for the other April babies!

@LovelyPlum: I'm SO happy you got good numbers! Keep growing Lil Plum!

@Dandelion: oh the lake party sounds like so much fun! Perfect for a 6yr old boy

@luckypenny: @HazelEyes: all the cramping is very disconcerting!

@shortcake: I'm so sorry!

@LovelyPlum: the nausea is a bummer but it means good things right hope you keep feeling better!

@shortcake: When I had my first betas drawn, I was 11 DP0, and they were 7.8. At 14DPO, or 4w0d, they were 53.1. My doctor was really happy with that number, because they had doubled so quickly. I'm pretty sure that the level doesn't matter as much as the doubling time-they should double about every 48 hours. I'm not entirely sure why your OB said they should be at 1000 at 14 DPO-my doctor gave zero indication that that was the case.

I'm so sorry you're going through this. Don't give up hope yet, though! The numbers do have to go up, but they rise rapidly in early pregnancy. Did you have a series of blood draws, or just one? Two in a row will give you more information that just one. For example, when I miscarried my last little one, my number at 14 DPO was 36, but it was more indicative that something was wrong because it took 92 hours for it to double from 16, which was my number at the first draw.

Hang in there!

@shortcake: I agree, waiting is the worst. I am on P supplements, too-I was for the last one as well. I hope you get nothing but great news! And don't forget-today, you are pregnant, so enjoy it, and take care of yourself

@raintreebee - thanks for optimism! I have been feeling the same way today. I think she was being honest, but I also realized my dates could have been a little off. I got a positive OPK on 7/16, 7/17 and 7/18 (am), so even though I told her I ovulated on the 16th and I was couting DPO from there, it is also likely that I could have ovulated a day or two later. After all, I did see her the day I got a positive test. I am acting pregnant for all intent and purpose and we will just wait and see what happens next week. I really appreciate all the support, but I don't want to be a downer on the April due date boards until I can join whole heartedly!

@shortcake: you are not a downer! That is why these boards are here!

We are taking it easy this weekend. I had an unexpected trip to the ER today, and while everything is OK, I'm tired! Glad to catch up on some sleep-and housework!

@LovelyPlum: so glad to hear everything is ok! Treat yourself to lots of rest

@luckypenny: I'm sure you're being wonderful! Not to compare children with pets but I wish my fur baby was a constant snuggler. He knows something is different which is fascinating but I can't keep up with his energy, lol

@MrsSpadusa: I'm glad you joined us! I am also due the 7th

@luckypenny: I know!!! Also, have you seen Argo? It is good! Though we are currently watching tv series-just started Dr. who!

Thanks for all the good thought ladies. They sent me in to check for ectopic, but so far, they didn't see anything to indicate that being the case. Still,very scary, especially considering I lose my pregnancies early. But my betas were up to 213 yesterday, and they are re-drawing tomorrow. Hoping for more good news. Glad to have made it to 4+4 already!