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I have been lurking for a couple of weeks, but my betas have looked good, so even though I feel nervous, now is as good a time as any to join you ladies!

Location: Texas
EDD: 11/27
How far along: 5+5
First child? 4th (Dec. ‘12, Nov. ‘14 and May ‘17)
First doctor appointment: 4/22
Any symptoms so far? Just exhausted! I’ve definitely been having weird/vivid dreams too.
Who have you told? Only DH and my best friend. All of my family was in town this weekend, but I was hosting a bridal shower for my sister Saturday and had a baby shower for my brother/SIL Sunday. It felt thunder-stealy to announce on one of those days. Plus our parents blabbed early the last couple of pregnancies, so I’m hoping to wait until after my ultrasound. I wish it was earlier because I think I’ll be showing by then!

Soo much cramping/bloating/abdomen discomfort, but surprisingly little nausea so far. Honestly, I'd much rather have these random twinges and discomfort over nausea, so I'm hoping it stays like this! My first appointment isn't until 4/11, so just hanging out in limbo until then - I honestly forget I'm pregnant most of the time.

@rattles: Welcome!

@raspberries: That’s great that you can forget you’re pregnant. Hopefully it’ll make the time move faster before your appointment.

@nwm: @raspberries: @karenbme: thanks, ladies! I’m excited to be here!

@bees_knees: We might be DH and I both come from big families though (I’m the oldest of 5 and he’s the baby of 4), and we’ve always just felt like we would end up with four. I’m a little nervous about it, but this is the first time that I’ve felt peace, like “finally, everyone is (almost) here!”

Ok, ladies, I need nausea remedies. What’s worked for all you veterans? My nausea is mostly after eating, especially when I eat protein. I’ve tried eating small meals, for example dinner tonight was one barbecue chicken thigh and a slice of bread, and I’ve been regretting that for two and a half hours now. Anyone have any ideas? Ginger tea helps some, but I feel like I need something stronger.

@karenbme: Accupressure! I use these specifically.
Psi Bands Acupressure Wrist Bands for the Relief of Nausea – Racer Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000WGLR4K/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_lWdPCbEMEXW1H

@SweetCaroline: @Ms. RV: Thanks! I feel like I've been using a lot of what's on the lists here over the past week or so, but it got a lot worse over the weekend... I ordered a sea band from Amazon last night, so that should be here soon, but even this morning I had an English muffin for breakfast and can't handle it. It may just be that I give up on a balanced diet for the next six weeks and eat what I can when I can...

@SweetCaroline: What my doctor said when I was spotting was that if it turned heavier and/or bright red to either call them if it was during the week or go to the ER if it was off hours and they'd check to make sure my cervix was still closed, but if it were going to be another miscarriage there's not a lot that they could do. I don't know if that makes your decision any easier. I know with each of my losses most of the people I work closely with have known because I've needed time both for medical procedures and grief. It may help to tell someone you trust at work who could cover for you and go in to get checked. Or if you'd rather not tell and think you'll only need the day you could always say you ate some bad clams/street meat/etc. and can't come in because you're sick. I'm so sorry you're going through this.

@karenbme: I pretty much just subsisted on carbs until about 11 weeks when I had really bad morning sickness. I could get by with some veggie soup and thick bread for dinner some nights, but honestly, eat what you can. (I kept a pouch of saltine crackers in my purse for probably three months, because that's the only thing that would settle my stomach a little bit.)

@karenbme: honestly, not much worked for me during the pregnancy where I had really bad nausea, not even Zofran. I do think keeping something mild in my stomach (saltines) and a B6/unison regime helped in the pregnancies where it was less awful.

@SweetCaroline: I would go in. I’m sorry for the stress and worry!

@nwm: @rattles: @raspberries: @Ms. RV: @karenbme: Thank you for sharing your opinions and thoughts. I appreciate the encouragement. Doc wants me to stop at a lab and see what my HCG level is...we won't get the results until tomorrow either way, so I'll go toward the end of the day.

@Chuckles: do you have a US today? hope it goes great!

@SweetCaroline: that makes sense--good luck!!!

@LemonJack: and @bees_knees: Glad you both are doing well and not having too much nausea. Mine has also been pretty mild, just a little gagging at weird smells and after eating.
@rattles: Welcome! I don't know how you're keeping up with 3 little ones with pregnancy exhaustion.
@karenbme: Sorry that nausea is hitting you after eating. I'm having the same thing, but it sounds like it's not so bad compared to yours. Though I did tell DH that I'm only going to be able to eat each dinner once because every time I eat, I get a new food aversion to whatever it just was. But it's a good sign, right?!
@SweetCaroline: So sorry that you're having this stress. I would go in, too, just for peace of mind. I hope it's just normal spotting!

I had my ultrasound today at 7+1 and we saw a heartbeat! It was 145, so everything looks good so far. I think I'm a bit in shock at this point. I have 2 more weeks of ultrasounds with the RE before I'm released to my regular OB.

@nwm: I hope your spotting is just normal, no big deal spotting. It's a great sign that it's tapering off and back to brown.

@Chuckles: yay!!!

@SweetCaroline: If your doctor doesn't seem worried, I wouldn't worry. Fingers crossed everything went well with your ultrasound.

Baby was measuring 6 weeks (should be almost 9) and no heartbeat. Now starts the waiting game. So many feels. First and foremost I'm glad this happened before we told DD.

I'll hold you all in my heart! I wish you all happy and healthy pregnancies.

@SweetCaroline: i'm so sorry to hear that. much love to you.

@SweetCaroline: oh I’m so, so sorry. Sending lots of love

@SweetCaroline: shoot. I came here specifically to see if you updated. I’m so sorry

@nwm: How are you hanging in? I absolutely cannot concentrate at work today, and my appointment's not until 4. Hopefully yours is earlier and you'll know soon!