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@lilteacherbee: are you doing a blood test? Is that how you'll find out so early?
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@Emsmems: Yes, my first pregnancy was miscarried due to a chromosomal abnormality, so I get the MaterniT21 test done. I'm going for the blood draw next Friday. My miscarriage experience (and the months afterwards) was terrible, so I think of this as the silver lining. It gives me peace of mind that baby is healthy and as an added bonus, I know gender by 12-13 weeks. Major props to all those who are team green- I totally don't have the patience!
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@lilteacherbee: Can't wait to hear what you're having! As people start finding out it will make it all feel so much more real. We are team green likely (we were last time), but I still like finding out what others are having!
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Hi ladies!
Location: Centreville, VA
EDD: 5/24/17
How far along: 8 weeks
First child? Second
First doctor appointment: 10/13
Any symptoms so far? SO.TIRED, headaches
Who have you told? parents/in-laws and siblings
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@ladymarley: Welcome! Congratulations!
@lilteacherbee: I need to call my insurance to see how much of this test would be covered to decide if I want to do it. Also checking on if a 12 week Nuchal Translucency ultrasound would be covered. If the amount we would owe is high, then I will have a regular 12 week check-up. I really want the ultrasound, just to see the baby again
I see that the vast majority of you all are second + time moms. Is there anything you're doing differently in this pregnancy vs your previous pregnancies? Any advice for a first-timer?
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@ladymarley: Welcome and congrats!
@Clementine12: Even with my history, my insurance didn't cover MaterniT21, but both times, I only paid around $200 (which my doctors office told me would be the max no matter what). The lab sent me a bill for the full amount (freaked me out!), but I called and they reduced it.
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Had my first doctors appointment today and there was no heartbeat.
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@whenoceansrise: Oh no, I'm so sorry. The same thing happened to me (no heartbeat at 9 week ultrasound, D&C the next day). Take care of yourself and I'll be thinking of you
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@whenoceansrise: I'm so sorry for your loss
I've been having spotting/light bleeding all afternoon so I'm waiting to see what happens. I know it doesn't have to mean something bad, but hard to not think that way since I had none of this with DD.
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@peachykeen: I know it's hard, but try not to worry. FWIW, I didn't have any bleeding/spotting during my first three pregnancies (including my miscarriage), but with this one, I spotted for a few days around 6 weeks (currently 10 weeks, we've seen the heartbeat twice). When is your first ultrasound? If you're really worried, I would call your OB and see if they can get you in for a quick scan. Hang in there!
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I've been terrible at keeping up with posts, I'm so sorry! I've started this a few times now, but work and the nausea (oh, the nausea!) keep on getting in the way.
First, to our two mommas: I'm so sorry for your losses. I won't tag in case you'd rather not get a popup email reminder from HB right now, but I'm thinking of you both
To all the new May 17 mommas, welcome.
@Clementine12: I'm not stressing as much, if that makes sense? Like, sometimes I'll still eat a deli meat sandwich (I feel like I have as much chance getting salmonella from fruit and frozen veggies as I do from sliced turkey). I've told a lot more people this go around because I just can't hide the constant nausea from all my coworkers. I'm still resting just as much, and making DH watch E almost constantly ;). I hope that I take the time to just enjoy being pregnant, instead of worrying about what could be happening. Looking forward to feeling flutters and kicks again
. Not as scared of the birthing process as I was before, though I'm sure some of that will change as I get closer to May.My next dr appointment is a week from today. Looking forward to my NT ultrasound on Nov 1st, and the MaterniT21 bloodwork.
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@lilteacherbee: Thanks for your support
I went in this morning and they confirmed the miscarriage by ultrasound. I'm just glad it's happening quickly so we can try again soon.
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Convinced my OB to let me do my NT at 11 wks instead of 12 (we have family pics tomorrow and I really want one with an ultrasound pic to announce to family! And to be honest my paranoid self really wants to see the baby) so I have my next ultrasound tomorrow! I am so nervous. I thought with a successful pregnancy under my belt Id be less paranoid this time but apparently not!
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@peachykeen: I'm so sorry
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@peachykeen: Sorry I missed your post when I posted. I'm so sorry. It's crap. I've been there. Sending you a virtual hug. You'll get your rainbow!!
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@StrawberryBee: I'm the same way- I'm still nervous in general because of my miscarriage before my first LO, but I'm way less stressed over the little things.
@MenagerieMama: How exciting! Good luck! My NT scan is next week at 11w2d and I can't wait to see the baby again since my last ultrasound was at 7 weeks. FWIW, I've had 2 successful pregnancies plus this one (fingers crossed) since my m/c and I'm still nervous before every single ultrasound. I don't think it ever goes away.
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Ultrasound looked perfect! Baby was cooperative, saw the nasal bone and NT was nice and narrow. Just waiting on my blood draw now. I'll try to put up a photo later.
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@MenagerieMama: Great news!!
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Waving at everyone!
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@MenagerieMama: Aww, yay!! Now I can't wait for mine!
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Location: Connecticut
EDD: May 21, 2017
How far along: 8 weeks, 4 days
First child? Yes
First doctor appointment: 9/27/16
Any symptoms so far? Nausea and some stomach cramping/muscle aches
Who have you told? Our parents and and a few close friends and some family that I couldn't keep it from
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@MenagerieMama: what an awesome photo! when is your due date?
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@franconia1113: thanks! 5/3
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@MenagerieMama: very cool! Congrats! I'm a few weeks behind you, due 5/21, looking forward to our next ultrasound!
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Not the best at keeping up but here goes...
Welcome to our May 2017 moms.
Location: Seattle, WA
EDD: May 29th, 2016
How far along: 7+3 weeks
First child? Third!
First doctor appointment: This coming Monday
Any symptoms so far? So much nausea, just like my first two.
Who have you told? Family, close friends, and CrossFit coaches and friends
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Trying to catch up...
@peachykeen: and @whenoceansrise: I'm so sorry for both of your losses.
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@franconia1113: Welcome and congrats!
@Mrs. Deer: Yay, another third time mama! Congrats!!
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May 2017 Mamas
May 1: Astro Bee (#2), BrandNewMom (#2)
May 3: MenagerieMama (#2)
May 10: lilteacherbee (#3)
May 11: Clementine12 (#1), schubr03 (#2)
May 13: StrawberryBee (#2)
May 14: JessyMess (#2)
May 17: Emsmems (#2)
May 19: adiamond (#1)
May 21: franconia1113 (#1)
May 22: combatlibby (#2)
May 24: ladymarley (#2)
May 29: Mrs. Deer (#3)
May 30: LemonJack (#2)
May 31: Onyx81 (#2) -
I havent posted in a while but you can take me off the list too... I had a miscarriage this weekened. Got a heads up it was coming from the doc last wednesday then started bleeding friday. Really wish i could join you all
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@LaughLines: I'm so sorry
Lots of sad news this week
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I'm so sorry to the mamas who lost their babies
I had my first midwife appointment today at 9 weeks. She said she'd *try* to doppler a heartbeat but no guarantees this early. Well, she found it!!! 168 heart rate! Hooray! She also gave me some samples of Diclegis (so apparently it's back in the USA!) to help with my nausea. So great appointment overall! Nov 1st I'll do the NT scan and get to see the babe!
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@Emsmems: curious what you end up thinking of the diclegis?
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@Emsmems: Yay, so exciting to hear the heartbeat! We told my oldest recently and this morning, he watched while I used my doppler. He was really young when I was pregnant with his brother, so it's fun to watch him understand this time (he'll be 3 next month). I asked him for a hug a few hours later and he said "okay, but I don't wanna squish the baby!"
Hope the meds help your nausea!
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@Mrs. Deer: I think it's helped but I'm not sure yet. I've been on vacation so I've slept in a little bit in the mornings. You take it at night and it seems like my nausea in the morning is better but I'm still getting nauseous in the evening. I can add another tablet on day 3 so I might do that tomorrow and see if it helps the evening nausea.
@lilteacherbee: aww. That is so sweet! My son is 3 in January but he doesn't really get it! He knows there's a baby in my tummy but it's really not a concrete idea to him.
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@Emsmems: Well, he didn't really believe me for awhile. He kept saying "No, your baby is right there!" (pointing to my 14 month old). My NT scan is Friday and I'm hoping we get a good picture so I can show him.
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@Mrs. Deer: I was given a sample pack of Diclegis from my dr. At first it didn't seem to do anything (but I was also given no instructions for its use, so I was just taking one pill as I felt super horrible because my nausea was hitting later in the day and I only had the sample pack). Now I think it's finally starting to have an effect, so I think I'll ask for an rx so I can continue taking it regularly. For the first time in a long time I feel normal today.
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@StrawberryBee: @Emsmems: thanks ladies! Just picked some up today.
Good first appointment today! Got to see the little bean and see that sweet heart beating.
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@MenagerieMama: Love the ultrasound!
@Mrs. Deer: so cool! I want an ultrasound so badly to confirm things. Waiting is not my strong suite ;).
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@StrawberryBee: I know, me neither! Just as the appointment ended she asked, "Want to take a quick peek?" I couldn't say no
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So sorry to the mamas who have lost their babies. Its heart wrenching! Just know we are all thinking of you, and wishing you healing.
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