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@Orvis18: I see a RE because I had to have fibroid surgery prior to TTC, so that's why my appt is so early. 6 weeks may be too early to even see the heartbeat, but if we don't, we'll go back at 7 weeks. She is just super careful with all her patients that conceive. Will definitely let the group know how it goes! I can't wait, esp since I feel NO symptoms and of course that worries me.

@MissBBC: Here they are! Make sure you look at the front and back views so you can see the picture AND what they say!

Here is the one we will be giving to my Grandma!

http://www.zazzle.com/175273538490504803?side_front=front&side_back=back&style=circle&context=indiv&view=angle180

And this one is for my Mother and Father in Law, they like to joke a lot so that's why when I saw this one it was perfect!

http://www.zazzle.com/pregnancy_christmas_ornament_brunette_jelly-175927449734019086

Obviously when we wrap them, they will see the picture side first!

So excited to ask I can join... I got my BFP yesterday! My EDD is Aug. 5 according to the online calculators. I am still in the shock/surreal stage and can't wait to make my first appt. to confirm.

Like many of you, I am really anxious to share the news with family during the holidays. This is so exciting

Add me to the list! Just got my BFP today. I 'should' be due on August 8th!

Hi everyone!

I got my BFP on December 1st, and my EDD is August 10th.

This is my second pregnancy, but first child. I had a miscarriage in September. I'm super nervous right now, but trying my best to relax. I figure...I'm doing everything I can do, and everything else is out of my hands.

My symptoms so far:

*Super tired, like all the time. I slept until noon yesterday, curled up and vegged on the couch, and struggled to stay awake when DH and I went to see The Muppets last night.

*My boobs are starting to feel swollen. They, and especially my nipples, are sore to the touch

*Gassy like nobody's business. I think I've farted more in the past 4 days than I have in the past 4 years. DH (the renowned farter in our family), is super amused by it

*Thirsty, mostly for water or OJ

*Super sensitive sense of smell

*I have bouts of nausea. I haven't thrown up, but I've definitely gagged or dry-heaved a lot

*A cramping/pulling sensation on one side or the other of my lower abdomen

*I'm hungry all the time, but no food is appealing.

I'm feeling this pregnancy a lot more than the last, so I'm hopeful it's a good sign. It hadn't really set in yet, though. I keep expecting to see bleeding anytime I go to the bathroom (which is like once an hour).

@FutureMrsMcK: Ugghh the gas and fatigue! I've had major headaches too.

@Orvis18: Through in headaches, and that's about exactly where I am. The gas is unbelievable. I barely slept last night despite my exhaustion because I was having gas pains. This effing baby better stick!

This week I'm a little crampy, tired, very gassy, and congested (i think it's my allergies). I took a blood test last week and they told me my HCG levels were fine but my progesterone levels were a little low. So I have to start taking Prometrium (progesterone supplements). I had the same thing with my 1st and the worse thing about it is that it causes major nausea (on top of the morninig sickness you would normally get). Sigh....If that's what it takes, that's what I'll do.

Hi everyone! I can't believe it, but I got a BFP Monday and my due date is August 15. So far, all I really feel is super bloated and gassy. Occasionally, my boobs are sore but not all the time. I also feel like I wish I felt more! My first appt with my midwife practice is January 12-so far away! I've let it slip to a few close friends and my sister, but we're trying to wait until Christmas to tell our families.

@AMOHROR- I am having a hard time keeping it secret! I also told a few close friends and some co-worker friends, but we're telling my immediate family this weekend (have to celebrate Christmas early) and then my husband's family on Christmas. I bought copies of the Mercer Mayer books, Grandpa and Me and Grandma and Me (I loved these books when I was little) and we'll wrap them for them to open.

@banana: Nausea started hitting me a few days ago and yesterday was by far the worst. I thought I was going to lose it before I even made it to the shower in the morning. I've been drinking tons of water and trying to make sure I don't eat too much at one time but never get hungry. That seems to be helping a bit but it is certainly no fun! Hope you feel better!

No nausea for me but extreme exhaustion. I'm lucky because I work at home so I can sneak in naps during the day so I can't imagine if you are fighting fatigue in an office.

Otherwise, there are times when I don't feel pregnant at all. I still am - I've taken a couple of tests LOL but after a loss, I need to reassure myself!

I have my first u/s on Dec. 27 - I'm excited and nervous!

@banana: how did you already get one u/s?

Hi ladies! Just came back from my 6 week ultrasound and they saw a heartbeat! So excited. I'm just waiting for the next 6 weeks to pass so that I can be officially in my 2nd trimester! The baby measured exactly where it should be and the heart rate was strong.They did see a small dark area next to the sac (which they think could be some sort of fluid buildup) so they want me to come back in next week for another ultrasound to rule out anything bad. Kinda nervous but hopeful at the same time.

Anyone else get their ultrasounds yet?

Just found out we're expecting last week on 12/06/11. Tentative due date is August 10th! We haven't told anyone yet. My first OB appointment is scheduled for the first week of January. I'm nervous (about miscarriage) and excited otherwise!!

For those who have not had an ultrasound and or/seen the heartbeat, are you going to tell family on Christmas? I am so torn about this because I had an appointment today but they didn't do an ultrasound (and won't until 18 weeks-that's a whole different story) so I wasn't able to see the heartbeat. She said everything seems fine but that really means nothing right? I am still optimistic that is the case but I'm less confident about telling anyone until I have some confirmation. They did do a blood test to check my levels and I will have that by tomorrow. Any thoughts? My next appointment is 1/6 and they will do an ultrasound if they can't find a heartbeat.

Oh my. Nausea is in full force! So far I've tried ginger candy, ginger gum, crackers, ginger ale, toast, seabands...nothing is helping! I have a small prescription bottle of Zofran in my purse juuuuuust in case I ever get to the point of ultimate sickness. I hate taking medication (even when I'm not pregnant) so I'm hesitant to take it. But I swear, sometimes it just calls my name!

Sad that I didn't see this group until just now! I got my BFP on December 2nd and FF sets my DD for August 10th - but obviously that may change!
I haven't had too, too many symptoms yet. I had quite a bit of cramping the first couple of weeks but that's mostly subsided. I've been so hungry some days (definitely cravings for spicy foods!). Other days I've had some very mild nausea, but nothing too bad. My boobs are tender, but only to the touch - don't know if that counts!

I actually have my 1st OB appt. tomorrow (22nd)!! I'm so, so nervous and excited. I'm SO hoping everything looks good and we can move forward with telling everyone for Christmas. Please keep your fingers crossed for me!

@ Orvis18: We are going to tell my parents a few days after Christmas (and swear them to secrecy), but we don't have our first OB appointment until January 6th. I will be exactly 9 weeks at that date and was told that we should be able to see the baby, heartbeat, etc. then, so I can only assume we get an ultrasound. I'm surprised that some of you have seen your OB already. I was told that I can't come in until 8-9 weeks, unless there's some sort of problem. I want to tell me parents because I'm super close with my mom and want her support if things are not going well. Also, we are staying with some friends around NYE and might have to tell them depending on how I'm feeling.

@Orvis18: My mom guessed that I was pregnant. She said it was her intuition. She's the only one in our family who knows that I definitely am pregnant. It didn't stop them from making me walk a lot and move presents, etc.

I had a spot of blood like no bigger than a pin last night, probably from too much movement this weekend, needing to pee really bad, and making my cervix angry at me. After 3 LaCroix's and resting a bit, cramping went down and no blood whatsoever. Someone said that my cervix might be friable with the pregnancy.