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@calicatlady -- Yes! As soon as one is almost gone another one pops up! That was one of my first clues. I've never had bad acne or much at all. Now, they are huge and they hurt!

thanks for the warm welcome Ive spend the entire night dealing with a sickly toddler, and have come down with a cold myself. took her to the doctor this morning and let my GP know that I'm 4 weeks today, so will need to ring OB at some point and get an appointment.

Anyone else having crazy cramps? seems like it started a few days after ovulation and is just driving my crazy.

@sarahnicole218: yep, last time I had incredibly sore boobs - this time nothing. the nausea hit me at 6 weeks exactly, this time im just a little "off" at the moment.

Congrats everyone!

I am giving a tiny tentative fist pump to join this board. Had my first faint BFP this morning. Hoping it sticks and I get to chat with you wonderful ladies for the next little while!

Location: Canada

EDD: based on LMP Nov 22 2015

How Far Along? 4W ish

First Baby? Nope. I have an 18MO gazelle on my hands (DD)

First Doctors appointment? I will call next week

Any symptoms so far? Just occasionally queasy with heartburn and absolutely no sign of AF (she usually gifts me with a week of cramps prior to her arrival)

Who have you told? Just DH! And you girls!

@StrawberryShortie: I love your tiny tentative fist pump...that's how I still feel and I've had beta confirmation. I'm so glad we have this group to share our fears and symptoms and everything with. Welcome and good luck!

@StrawberryShortie: Congrats and welcome!

5 weeks today and wishing I could just feel excited and confident. Symptoms are: fatigue (could be the PIO), constipation, and almost constant light cramping. I do not like this cramping...it just doesn't seem like that's a common symptom. Still no nauseau and no sore boobs. I know every pregnancy is different, and this my first, so I have no idea what to truly expect...but it is going to be a long 2 weeks before my U/S. I am officially a crazy person because I want to go buy more HPTs and check the line!

@travellingbee: Thank you for the reassurance! I wish, after IF and IVF, I could stop worrying now that we're finally pregnant...but I have a feeling until the baby is in my arms, I'm going to be ridiculous, lol!

@sarahnicole218: I know exactly how you feel!! I'm trying not to worry about it because I want to be happy right now. I've been avoiding any threads that are sad but it's still hard to be confident and know that everything is happening as it should. It is nice that we have each other to talk to though! We're all going through it together!

So excited to join this party! Feeling pretty cautiously optimistic after my second beta draw.

Location: Houston, Texas

EDD: November 26, 2015 (Thanksgiving, which is my favorite holiday!)

How far along: 4 wks

First child? Yes!

First doctor appointment: TBD. My RE is sending me back to the lab one more time before scheduling my first appointment. First beta was 34 at 12 dpo, and second one was 99 at 14 dpo.

Any symptoms so far? Light cramping a few times a day, and, as of last night, sore breasts.

Who have you told? DH, my mom, and a really close coworker who knew what was going on

@Hoots: Woohoo, congrats!!

@fannymae -- my first appt is also on the 8th. We will be closer to 9 weeks I think!

@sarahnicole218 -- I'm in the same boat! We struggled with unexplained infertility and it took us almost 3 years to get this positive! I'm worries about my lack of symptoms. The only thing I've really noticed is the empty stomach nausea feeling. Not really sick but just not quite right. I was googling everything and had to stop myself because it was making me worry way to much.

@peaches1038. I never have food near by. I'm not much of an eater (unless there are potatoes around!) so I struggle with the yucky feeling every 3-4 hours. Started noticing a little heart burn last night when I was trying to sleep. I feel like maybe here comes the "symptoms" I've been waiting on to confirm this for me!

Also, my sister is sending me a fetal Doppler, has anyone had any luck with these in the past? I'm sure it won't pick up anything for a couple of weeks but I'm hopeful!

@Ashleigh3388: Google can be evil! Haha. I think maybe yesterday for the first time I had a little empty stomach nauseau...I'm certain it's a small hint of what's to come!

Super excited to join. I didn't find HB until I was 9 months pregnant with my first, so I'm glad to have some other ladies to go through this with.

Location: Central PA

EDD: November 27, 2015

How far along: 4 wks

First child? #2, DS is 20 months old.

First doctor appointment: I'm just calling the doctor's office today, so not sure yet.

Any symptoms so far? Cramps for a few days, super tired the last two days. I have a sore throat and headache, but I think those are more cold symptoms. Ugh, I would love some Tylenol Cold and Flu right about now.

Who have you told? Just DH and I know so far. We haven't decided when to start telling family, but probably pretty soon.

@JennyG: Congrats Mama! Our #1 LO are only two months apart and our due dates are close. Yay buddies!

@strawberryshortie -- I didn't get a positive on a home test with my 5 year old until i was 9 weeks. he just had slow to rise HGC. With this one I had a feeling before I missed my period but was to afraid to test. After trying for so long seeing the negative was getting to me. Finally after 3 days of no show aunt flo, I took a test and it was bright. then i took one everyday for 4 days after. My dr said there really aren't any false positives. Id say if you have a positive you're pregnant. Are you testing positive on a line test then negative on a digital?

@Ashleigh3388: I don't usually do the digital. I got faint BFP on first response and then nada on the cheapy dollar store ones

Hearing your story is so reassuring though, thank you!

@JennyG: Congrats!!!!!

@StrawberryShortie: Drinking water will dilute the HCG in your urine, so maybe do a 4 hour hold without much water and see if FRER is darker. I would only use the same brand for line comparison though. I think FRERs are definitely more sensitive than even they advertise. I know a girl who set off a FRER really early with an HCG level of 13.

Also does anyone have varying levels of breast tenderness/soreness or is it constant? Mine was really bad yesterday, but not so much today. I'm not really sure if that's normal or not. I need to stop obsessing and just relax until the third beta comes back, but it's so freaking hard!

@strawberryshortie -- I hope you find your BFP soon. I can see how seeing both would be totally stressful.

@fannymae - I don't remember any of this from the last time. Some times I think they look darker then later they don't. I thought they were getting more bumpy but that's gone as well. I feel like the wait before the first dr appt is worse then the TWW.