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@MrsMom: How did the ultrasound go? I’m dying to hear happy stories.

We have an appointment tomorrow afternoon for an ultrasound to rule out ectopic pregnancy. My levels have consistently risen at the low end of normal every two days, so they should be able to see a sac, but probably not a heartbeat. I’ve started to feel kind of heavy in my pelvis, so I’m less worried about ectopic than I was a few days ago, but it’ll be good to know for sure.

@yellowbeach: That belly looks amazing I know you’re probably less than stoked with the early belly, but I have to say I’m jealous!

@MrsMom: Congrats! Watching that video must be so fun! I should be 6 exactly today, so really early to see a heartbeat. Plus my levels have made it look like a late implanter, so we're just looking for a sac in the right place. Given the bleeding I had and the slower hcg rise, the doctors are pretty worried about ectopic. So fingers, toes, and everything else crossed.

Went to the new OB today. She gave me an EDD of December 7. Today would been my due date for lost baby - so I’m taking the shared 7th date as a sign. She said baby looks healthy. It’s weird to be at a new practice. It’s not all new and shiny but I liked that there weren’t a million people there either. She said I qualify for genetic testing bloodwork next week. I still asked for a NT scan because I wanna see that baby again lol!

Anyone had a pap at their first appt and bled after? She warned me but I assumed light spotting. Not blood.

@Sams Mom: Okay, thanks. I have a panty liner on. Haven’t changed it or anything yet but was panicked.

And I’m out. Ultrasound today confirmed ectopic. Thankfully, nothing’s ruptured and I’ll hopefully get to keep my tube.

@karenbme: I'm so sorry! You'll be in my thoughts and prayers.

@LindsayInNY: @Sams Mom: @MrsMom: @yellowbeach: @thepaperbutterfly: Thanks, ladies, and good luck to all.

@LindsayInNY: Glad he settled on a closer date. I wouldn't have been too happy if my husband picked the last date possible either. But knowing my husband he would do it on purpose LOL.

Long time lurker (like for 3 years) sliding in

Location: London, UK

EDD: 11/29 based on LMP but first scan estimated 12/6

First child? #2. My little boy was 1 in April (hey @Yellowbeach I've followed your story from the April 17 boards!!)

Any symptoms? As with #1 my IBS has been as well as the usual nausea. Bloating is keeping me up at night as well as making me look seriously pregnant already! Tested super early and so already feel like I've been pregnant for forever

Who have you told? My husband is keen to tell everyone which I'm less than happy about. So far I've told work (only see my boss face to face once a quarter in the US so told her last week) and my mum / sister

Current thoughts/feelings/fears? Worried about what it means for my boy and for us as a family of three. Also cautious after the baby measured a week behind where I thought we were at today at our NIPT appt. Never had this with #1.

Attached the scan because why not!

@yellowbeach: Those are all good captions! I don't know how I'll choose. Thanks for the help!

@LindsayInNY: Thank You! We had a lot of fun taking them.

@Emmalina: Welcome, Glad to have you here! My husband likes to tell everyone we see, it's hard to keep him reigned in.

@MrsMom: I adore that third photo but think the family one is great, too!!

@Emmalina: welcome!

@yellowbeach: what a cute bump!!!

When are the next appointments? I'm going in Friday for a second ultrasound from the RE before they release me to my OB. Appt on the 23rd at regular OB....I plan on asking for the testing at that point. I'll be 10w5d. I know it's early but I'm traveling the next week and really want it done sooner rather than later.

@mediagirl we were meant to have our NIPT today but now it's rescheduled to Monday. Then I have two nuchal scans - an NHS one and one with the private OB as part of the NIPT package. so strange they charged less if it was the package than if it was just the test. Typically in the UK we have a lot less appointments - just two scans in your whole pregnancy!

Like @yellowbee I'm impatient to know gender but our results take longer to come because they are sent to the US so a few more weeks yet

Anyone else hoping for a particular sex? I would really like a girl as we are definitely 2 and done but a boy would be nice for my boy to play with

@yellowbeach I hear you with the walking. Already feeling the strain of all the carrying. It's so hard on their poor knees in the sunshine outside too.. trying to let him learn at his own pace but I'm impatient too!

I don't think I qualify for the NIPT testing so I'll just get the scan. I won't know more about when my appointments are until next Friday when I finally have my first OB appointment. I hope everyone's scans/tests come back with healthy results!!

I have been having guilty feelings about having another when I have such a loving sweet relationship with my son. I worry it will take away some of his innocence. He already doesn't like to talk about the baby, He says HE'S the baby.

@mediagirl: We've tried telling him he's going ot be a big brother and that mommy has a baby in her belly....but he just looks at us like we're crazy and say's "No I'm the baby". LOL I feel kinda bad because he's the only child and grandchild so he's very used to all of the attention.

@yellowbeach: I've looked into it. I haven't discussed it with my husband yet but I have thought about it. Last time we went to one of those private ultrasound places and our moms went and we found out together at 16 weeks and that was kind of neat so we might do that again.