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@MrsNoodle: I'm so sorry for your loss.*hugs*
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@MrsNoodle: I am so very sorry
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I started work this week so I haven't been on in a few days, there's a lot to catch up on!
@Tidybee: I'm sorry you're still in limbo. We're here for you as you go through this process, wherever it leads.
@MrsNoodle: I'm so very sorry for your loss.
Hugs. @Keppa: I forget, have you had an ultrasound yet? Hearing the heartbeat was the only thing that keeps me from worrying too much. I've been spotting for more than a week now, and every time I go to the bathroom I expect to see blood again. It's so hard not to stress about it, but hang in there, so many women spot and have healthy pregnancies.
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@MrsNoodle: I'm sorry to read your news. I've been there too. Be kind to yourself. Have an extra scoop of ice cream or skip the laundry/chores tonight and let yourself just be sad.
Thank you everyone for your kind words and letting me hang around. I called MFM today and whoever I talked to couldn't have been nicer. She also seemed more optimistic about my situation than my doctor was. I'm trying not to have too much hope but she did say when the baby is measuring on track, there is usually a good outcome. They are doing an ultrasound tomorrow to give me "peace of mind" and if the baby is still alive, we'll meet with the genetic counselor to again go over testing options. I'm just anxious to get some news on the baby in there..regardless of what it may be.
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@Tidybee: I'm so glad you're going to the MFM tomorrow. That's wonderful that they can get you in so quickly. I'm praying for good news for you.
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@Tidybee: Good luck tomorrow. Hoping you get some answers. So glad the person you talked to was super kind -- you deserve it
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@MrsNoodle: I am so very sorry for your loss.
@TidyBee: I've been thinking of you and pray that you can see your sweet baby on that ultrasound tomorrow.
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@swedishfish: Haha sorry about the name thing! 'Reply' wasn't showing up on my phone and the lovely spell check did me such a favor, apparently
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@Aria: Thanks for your kind words. Nope, no ultrasound yet. I don't have my 1st appt until the end of July, and my Dr doesn't seem interested in doing too much more before that. Basically just a 'sit and wait' situation. It's driving me nuts...but I'm trying to keep in mind that what will be will be (I think).
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@MrsNoodle: I'm sorry for your loss. I hope you can find peace in time and get a BFP again soon!
@Tidybee: I'm so glad to hear that you spoke with someone who was more positive about your situation! I hope you get some solid answers soon. Crossing my fingers and toes for you!
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I love the closeness of this board! I love all the positivity And how we look out for each other. It may be my crazy pregnancy hormones but I just visited the BBC forum and how they attack each other made me so incredibly sad
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@MrsNoodle: So sorry for your loss
@Tidybee: Thinking of you and your appointment today. It's great to hear that MFM seemed to have a different opinion and I'm praying you get a miracle today!
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Spotting turned into some red bleeding when I wipe after a bout of BM last night. Didn't have any blood on a panty liner I wore throughout the night - but had some again when I wiped this AM. Seems to just be back to brown spotting now when I wipe.
Not sure what to do. I'm going to call my Dr again this morning, but they've made it fairly clear that they won't do much until my 1st appt at the end of this month. I can't imagine waiting that long to know if things are or aren't. -
@Keppa: First of all, no such thing as TMI! You can share anything. I am so sorry that the doc isn't responsive, you must be so unsettled.
My doc was incredibly dismissive of the brown spotting at my first appt yesterday. I had some on Saturday, then again Monday night, yesterday, and this morning, and he was not concerned in the slightest. I think the fact that there was none on your pantyliner is a really good sign. Hopefully it stays brown. I have my fingers crossed for you!!
First appointment was looooong yesterday -- they are so busy with the upcoming holiday weekend that we waited forever. But we got an ultrasound! Turns out I did ovulate late, as I knew, so I'm even earlier than the internet predicted -- only 5w6d! Doc found the gestational sac right away and said, "It looks empty… It might not stay that way" and husband and I panicked. Then, a little twisting and turning of the ultrasound wand and he found a teeny tiny flickering heartbeat. Such a relief!
New due date is 2/27. So I just barely make the Feb board!
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@loopedd: YAY that is sooo exciting and such a relief!
I had my appt yesterday but they said it was too early to hear the heartbeat ( even though on friday ill be 9wks) but the Dr said all my blood work looked great and checked my uterus and that looked good too. My first ultrasound is not until July 29th I have to wait until then for any type of confirmation ...
I am so impatient too i hate waiting
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@Keppa: Remind me how far along you are? If you are genuinely concerned (and no one will blame you if you are!), I would insist on being seen. They can work you in and do a quick ultrasound to check on things. (My OB's office worked me in on the day I had some right-side pain. From the time I first talked to the nurse to the time I was in the office was maybe 2 hours, and 45 of that was the drive from my office to theirs!) That's their job! It's comforting to know they aren't too worried, but as your care provider, they should see you if you want to be seen. FX it really is nothing to worry about!
@loopedd: Yay for a tiny flickering heartbeat! And I'm glad you're still on the Feb board
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@mtex14: Waiting until the 29th for an ultrasound would drive me nuts, too! I'm becoming very thankful my OB's office does the first ultrasound at 7 weeks. I didn't realize that would be uncommon!
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to you!
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My appointment is on July 18, and so far I'm still OK with waiting. They've been great calling me back when I have questions, and I'll be out of the country for 10 days of the wait time, so that'll keep me occupied! However, they usually do this first appointment between 8-10 weeks and when I go in I'll be 9 w 6 d, so there's knowing that my appointment COULD HAVE been a lot earlier if I wasn't travelling... bummer.
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@HeartAbandoned: I'm just 6w1d. I called again this morning, but I'm still waiting to great back. Thanks for the thoughts!
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@Circusbee: You are so patient, I don't think I could wait that long! And your trip sounds exciting, where are you going?
@Keppa: I second HeartAbandoned- I would call again and maybe ask if they can see you sooner? I'm so surprised you are getting the brush-off.
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@AnneBird: I just got a call back and the midwife said she really doesn't want to do anything just yet. She said because I'm so early still and ultrasound could just give me more reason to worry (if nothing's seen yet). Basically just sit and wait and hope the spotting stops. I understand...and I don't at the same time. I just wish I knew if taking it easy would make a difference or not (not easy to do with a toddler)...
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@keppa: I agree with what's been said here. If you want to be seen, they should be able to make it happen. I am so much more comfortable with offices that have enough compassion to understand what moms-to-be are going through and feeling every day, and respond accordingly. If I were in that situation and they still made me wait, then I might start looking for another office if possible.
ETA: Just saw your post about getting a call back. It's a tough situation for sure. Did she suggest you at least call back next week and give her an update?
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@AnneBird: I'm going to a few places around Asia... it's for work. I think if I didn't have that as a distraction, then I would be more impatient... but then my appointment would probably be sooner, too!
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@Keppa: I know i'm not the best example, but you are having exactly what I had earlier. Even though, my doc was convinced it was all coming from my cervix, they did a progesterone test and found it to be super low (6.8). EVen on the suppositories, I'v had some red blood only after a BM and so I really do think it is cervical. It is tough to be on edge every time you use the bathroom!
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So as of right now I have a February due date, so I am joining here
I have been lurking but didn't want to announce until I had a good ultrasound (too many IRL people know who Mrs. Lion is Location: Apex North Carolina
EDD: Feb 27 based on LMP but might be early March since I ovulated late.
How far along: 5 weeks 5 days
First child? 2nd
First doctor appointment: I had two betas last week (over 1000 at 18dpo and almost 3000 at 20dpo) and an early ultrasound yesterday. Saw a gestational sac and yolk sac, but no fetal pole or heartbeat yet. Have another ultrasound in 2 weeks!
Any symptoms so far? Yes...I actually started with symptoms really early (6dpo, for real). So exhausted and dizzy, and the nausea comes and goes. And my boobs hurt this time too (they didn't during my first pregnancy) Fun times.
Who have you told? Some close friends and DH's parents. We are telling my family when we see them this weekend.
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@Mrs. Lion: Congrats & Welcome!!
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@Keppa: I'm sorry you got such a frustrating answer from your midwife. If you see more red blood, I would absolutely insist on being seen and getting an ultrasound, just to give you peace of mind.
@Mrs. Lion: Congratulations and welcome!!
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Hi ladies, my little fighter is now in heaven.
I'm sad at the finality of it, and I'm sad when I picture my little baby looking so tiny and at peace on the screen. I'm sad I won't be able to continue on this journey with all of you. I'll be okay though.. A very happy and healthy 9 months to you all xoxo! -
@Tidybee: oh momma i am so so so sorry
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@Mrs. Lion: welcome and congrats!
@Tidybee: I am so sorry, my friend.
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@TidyBee: I'm so sorry. My thoughts and prayers are with you. May you be granted peace, serenity, and the time and space to heal.
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@Tidybee: I'm so sorry, friend. I hope you can find peace with this soon. My thoughts are with you and I'm sure your rainbow baby will be on the way soon.
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@Mrs. Lion: welcome!
@Tidybee: I'm so sorry
Sending you love I hope you get your rainbow baby soon.
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@Tidybee: I'm so sorry. Praying you find peace and get your rainbow baby after you have time to heal.
@Mrs. Lion: congrats and welcome!
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@Tidybee: Prayers to you, sweet friend. I'm so very sorry for your loss.
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@tidybee: I'm so sorry for your loss
You have been so strong throughout this long wait and this must be so hard. Thinking of you.
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@Mrs. Lion: Congrats and welcome! I live very close by, in Durham
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@Tidybee: I'm so sorry
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@Tidybee: I'm so very sorry for your loss
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@Tidybee: i am so sorry for your loss.
Hugs. 
to you!
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