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@creativemomma15: How far along were you when they could hear HB with the doppler?

I'm out for March. We had another follow up ultrasound on Wednesday. I would have been 7w6d at the time. The gestational sac had grown from 6w2d to 6w6d in 1 week time. My hCG had increased from 40,000ish to 60,000ish in 1 weeks time. There was still nothing inside the gestational sac. We were officially diagnosed with a blighted ovum. We had a D&C yesterday.

@Dr. Pepper: I'm sorry, my thoughts are with you!

@Dr. Pepper: so sorry for your loss

@Dr. Pepper: I am so sorry.

@Dr. Pepper: Oh dear I am so sorry. I have been trying to avoid HB and this thread specifically after our loss last week, but checked and am SO SORRY to hear this. So much heartbreak. Our D&C was on Wednesday and I am still having trouble functioning out of the house. Big hugs to you - is there already a TTC after loss thread? If not, want to start one with me?

I'm finally feeling confident(ish) that this might actually happen, so I thought I'd jump in and introduce myself!
Location: Whitby, Ontario (just outside Toronto)
EDD: March 15, 2016
How far along: 9 weeks tomorrow
First child? Second. I have a son who is almost 19 months old. It took us five years, 8 IUIs, 2 surgeries, 1 miscarriage, 2 rounds of IVF, and probably $30,000 to have him, so this pregnancy is kind of a huge surprise.
First doctor appointment: My first midwife appointment is August 12, but I've had 2 ultrasounds already because I was having some bleeding/spotting and I freaked out.
Any symptoms so far? FATIGUE! I'm so tired all the time, being pregnant with a toddler is so much harder than it was when it was just me and my husband. I also feel like I'm going to throw up about 75% of the time - I haven't actually thrown up, but brushing my teeth especially makes me gag.
Who have you told? Probably too many people. About 6 of my close friends, plus we told my husband's parents because they were visiting from England and we wanted to tell them in person.

Excited to have some people to chat with about this! I'm still friends with the small group of ladies from my due date group last time but as that was an IVF group I now feel a little awkward being pregnant again so easily.

Finally joining in!

Location: Cumming, GA

EDD: March 20, 2016

How far along: 8w2d

First child? Yes!

First doctor appointment: was at 6w3d

Any symptoms so far? Every single one. Nausea/vomiting, sore/full boobs, extreme hunger, headaches, shortness of breath, increase boogers, constipation, and being a crazy hormonal beast!

Who have you told? All family, close friends, and a few coworkers

@erinbaderin: Congratulaions and welcome!! I've heard humming a song while brushing your teeth helps with the gagging/nausea!

@PitBulLover: Welcome!!!

@erinbaderin: Welcome and Congrats!!! I was like that my whole first trimester with my first - I found hard candies to be a lifesaver!

@PitBulLover: I cried last night over a renovation show on TV - like because they had an unexpected surprise during the reno (more $$) - completely ridiculous...DH just eyerolled - I'm an emotional mess!

@Alivoo01: I have the smallest bladder - its a joke. Add in pregnancy and I get most of my steps just from walking to the bathroom...pathetic. I seriously think I will need surgery when the baby factory is closed to fix it!

@erinbaderin: I do, only because that's what happened with my 1st loss. Went to the bathroom and yea... So every time I use the bathroom, I'm always nervous to see red. Eek. Doesn't help that you had some spotting.

The worry never stops, before, during, or after! ahhh!!

I had my follow-up today. The baby stopped growing about a week ago.

Good luck with your pregnancies, and hoping you all have happy and healthy 9 months!

@erinbaderin: Every single time. Even in the middle of the night when my eyes are hardly open I have to check, I hope I'll get past it in the second tri!

I had my first ultrasound yesterday and everything looked great. Due date is officially March 30th which is right on track with 7 weeks. Doctor is keeping me on progesterone and wants to see me every two weeks for the rest of my pregnancy, which seems like a lot to me... Otherwise so far so good!

@runnerd I'm so sorry, how heartbreaking. Take care of yourself.

So - is it setting in for you ladies yet? I feel like sometimes I forget I am pregnant and then other times I have anxiety about it!

I started a "wish list" on BuyBuyBaby to track the things I think of that I need for baby #2. My biggest question mark and second most expensive item is a stroller. I may look for a second hand one as I dont expect we'll use it a ton. So far the only NEW things I plan to add to my stash are a bottle warmer and a pnp. We didn't have either with DD - I think the bottle warmer will be key.

We also need a few duplicate/repeat things. Bath bloom, sound machine, new mirrors for the car seats, new convertible car seat (Kate still uses the carrier sometimes in DH's car). I have 8 bins of clothes so far stashed...if this peanut is not a girl I will need a lot of new clothes (most of my NB stuff was gender nuetral) and someone in metro detroit will be the lucky winner of a kick ass wardrobe!

I also had a full meltdown about DD's big girl room and the lack of progress - DH had to talk me off the ledge! I have issues!

@Mrs D: Yes and no. I feel better since my appt earlier this week, but I'm still nervous as crap. I'm hoping after 12 weeks, I will feel a lil better. We'll see!

I too have started a draft list of things we need for #2, but so far it's only a handful of small things minus diapers. We'll get to reuse the infant bucket car seat from DS and the stroller we initially bought for DS can be converted to a double. We just need to buy peg stands for his chair. I really want to go out and start buying/hoarding stuff, but know to take it slow and not get ahead of myself. I guess I could start clearing out some drawers in DS's dresser to make room for LO#2's stuff.

Clothes are also a concern for me. DS was a July baby and this is a March baby so totally different seasons! I'm hoping I can reuse a lot of his clothes, but we'll see.

Well, my NT scan is scheduled for two weeks from today! And my husband should actually be here!! (He might be going to San Diego for a few weeks right after that)

Not excited about doing two weeks alone with the two boys but HOPEFULLY I'll have some energy back and we'll make some extra money from it. And at least he'll be here for the ultrasound

@erinbaderin: I have never experienced a loss and i still think that every time I go to the bathroom. I need to start feeling kicks already so I can stop freaking out, lol. Still have a while before that though...

Welcome to the new ladies!

I had my first appointment today as well as a dating ultrasound which put me at 10 weeks 3 days, which is close to what I thought! New Due Date is March 6th.

Hubby and I are happy with our new OB (and new practice) and seeing baby made it finally feel real. Officially wearing maternity clothes and feeling good about that.

@sassymama34: Have you gotten on a local Mom2Mom facebook group? I see SO much posted on ours. Not that you could buy everything there - but could definitely get some bigger items there at a discount!

@Alivoo01: Is DS in a "big boy" room now? Thats my biggest piece of stress. I have to get K into her big girl room before I can work on the nursery. I wont change a TON in the nursery if its another girl but I do want to customize it some. However, if its a boy I have some definite changes I want to make.

Ugh - clothes. I definitely feel more prepared with what I need this time around but it is a bit daunting because I am basically (like @Alivoo01: ) completely flipped season wise going from a Sept baby to a March baby!

AND I still have not planned K's birthday party yet - ugh!!!