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@swedishfish: I'm so sorry to hear that, sending much love and healing thoughts!

@swedishfish: I'm so sorry to hear about your loss... Thinking of you and your family.

Dear mamas, I had spotting yesterday and now full on bleeding. I'm doing okay as it's only the beginning. Just praying that it will go quickly as I have no idea what to expect. I was 6 weeks,5 days so hoping it just happens naturally without needing to go invasive. I am beyond happy for you all as you continue your pregnancies and I pray my time will come soon. Thanks for the support. Xoxo and hugs to all those sweet babies in your bellies. My hope during this time of sadness is found in a God who loves me and I know His plans are far greater than mine. Thankful for my sweet 18 month old who has been wiping my tears all day.

@JBmommy: I am so sorry to hear that. I admire your attitude and pray that everything works itself out and is as uncomplicated as possible.

I had my OB appointment this morning (9w today) and we were able to hear the heartbeat on the Doppler! The OB was less than optimistic that she could find it this early but I wanted her to try anyway. It was such a wonderful sound, and so very reassuring, given our recent loss. I know that we are still early and will be waiting until the 12 week u/s to tell family and friends, but I feel such relief, as does DH. I'm thankful to be able to share our joy on here since I can't do it IRL

@Mrs tartan: She didn't have to press very hard, no. I feel like it was more gentle than with the ultrasound actually. It was in a place I wasn't expecting though, as I wasn't able to find it on my own with the doppler yesterday.

@LulaBee: Oh my goodness!! I am catching up on the past couple days of posts and I just GASPED out loud when I read that you saw a heartbeat! Sending lots of warm thoughts your way. Miracles happen.

@JBmommy: @swedishfish: so sorry to hear this, ladies.

xo@bushelandapeck: @Ms.Pumpkin: yay for hearing the heartbeat. My first appointment is Monday, and I can't wait. Seems like forever ago that I called to schedule it. After Monday, everything will seem so much more real.

@Ms.Pumpkin: yay for hearing the HB!
@bunnylovesbear: can't wait to hear about your appointment on Monday!
@Rocker2014: I know it's so tough to wait! I hope the next 13 days goes by quickly for you!!

I'm going downhill fast ladies! All of a sudden I feel so so tired and nausea is sneaking up on me I am exactly 7 weeks today and I am hoping it doesn't last too long. Yesterday I managed 30 minutes on the elliptical but I am doubting I can do the same today!

We had yet another ultrasound today at nine weeks exactly. The last ultrasound we had was six days ago and in that one we had a heartbeat of 171 and it measured right on target and had little arm and leg buds starting to grow. This time, the heartbeat was 180 and the baby grew seven days worth in the past six days. So we have a super grower DH is now calling him/her our little mutant now because of that.

The nurse put in for a referral to get the cell free DNA genetic testing done but we're still deciding whether we want to foot the bill for it. I am for it (for the actual genetic testing not the sex results) but DH is all about saving every bit of money we can right now and thinks it's not really necessary. We shall see what happens.

Also, instead of weekly bump photos since she's not showing yet, my sister has been sending me weekly boob photos to show me just how ginormous they are growing. I laugh every time I get one! DH also thinks it's pretty awesome Apparently, they have gotten so large that when she goes to put on a sports bra before working out, her girlfriend comes running because it's like this epic ten minute battle to contain them and is the best entertainment around.

@Mrs tartan: I have no ultrasound photos yet! I think the first batch got lost in the mail which isn't the end of the world because it was at 5 weeks and was pretty much teeny tiny. I think these last two times she didn't get any. Or she just didn't tell me and mailed them off. I'd be happy with a cell photo of the ultrasound screen but apparently she's always so enthralled that she forgets? I don't even know. Ah well, as long as I get good photos later on in the pregnancy, I'll be happy.

@however briefly: very true, there isn't much to see that early. Only later on you will be able to see your babies own facial features. Does your sis have her own children?
@cyndistar3: yes I'd love to see DH face if there is more than one in there, in fact I don't even know if he really realises there is one in there now, i don't think it will feel real to him until he sees the baby on a scan.

@JBmommy: I'm so sorry!!! Many hugs

By the end of the day I have bloat bump and my pants/jeans are def snug but no real bump yet. It's still super early for me though so...

I'm jealous of all these ultrasound appointments!!! So happy happy to hear about strong heartbeats etc. Next week can't come soon enough! Nausea has finally decided to make an entrance especially if I wait too long in between meals. Not going to complain though, just means everything is moving in the right direction! I might buy a seaband this weekend, I've heard good things.

@cmbknyc: ugh I have this too, I have to eat all day long every day just to get through. Probably get max of an hour after a big meal before have to eat again. That's probably what this belly actually is. Haha
@cyndistar3: 20 weeks! Wow you would be my hero if you waited until 20 weeks, I'm really struggling to wait until 13+ weeks. I feel like on here I was one of the first pregnant and one of the last to see the u/s against my name, but wow now I feel better. How do you feel about waiting that long?

@Mrs tartan: I want to get one sooner but it will be an extra $250 on top of our entire midwife bill that we just can't afford at this time. Besides my midwife really prefers to not do any "unnecessary" ultrasounds. I guess I'll just have to survive it lol...

Had some slight cramping and brown spotting last night and a bit this morning so I called around to different OB offices and was able to get an appointment for today at 2pm about an hour away. Wish me luck. Hopefully they will do an ultrasound.

@Mrs.Panda: Hope everything goes well today! Keeping you in my thoughts!

Oh- and I also forgot to mention! After going to the OB, my official due date is now October 11!

For future appointments, I've definitely got one scheduled for April 2nd (I'll be 12w), but sometime in the next 3 or so weeks I'll be scheduling the blood test for the cell free fetal DNA test and an 11-12 week ultrasound.

@cmbknyc, @cyndistar3, @Mrs tartan: I also have the strange, end-of-day bloaty bump! I imagine if you are a slender person, you'll definitely start showing much earlier! I've got a bit of padding, but I can definitely tell by the end of the day that I'm bloated. Even my tummy isn't that poochy!

@MrsScottish: @Ms.Pumpkin: @cyndistar3: Thanks ladies! I really appreciate it.

I got to speak with the doctor and she said I have a subchorionic hemorrhage. It's average sized and she said she thinks it will either reabsorb or I will pass the blood. I also have a friable cervix which bled when she swabbed me. No sex for the first trimester! She says she's not too worried about it but she wants to recheck me in 2 weeks to make sure it's not getting worse. It does have a higher risk of miscarriage but it's really common, she said. I really liked her but she doesn't deliver at the hospital I have to deliver at but I'm measuring 6w1d so my new EDD is 10/30. Heart rate 115, got to see the little flicker and also hear it!

Without further ado!