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Hi ladies, well, it's not looking good for this pregnancy. We had an ultrasound today that showed just a gestational sac. The OB said they want me to come in again in a week to make sure I'm not just off on my dates. I would need to be off by 2 weeks though, and I'm confident within a day or two of my ovulation date. Feeling so sad and so annoyed to be in this holding pattern for a week.

@My Only Sunshine: Oh, no. I read your response on the other thread. Crossing my fingers and toes for you that you hear more positive news next week! Hugs!!

@My Only Sunshine: Oh you sweet thing. Fingers and toes are crossed for you.

I had some more spotting today, still waiting to hear back on my numbers.

Location: Southern CA
EDD: TBD (Oct. 28 - Nov. 3)
How far along: also TBD, probably 4ish.
First child? #2, DD is 25 months
First doctor appointment: I just moved and need to find a new OB! We also got new insurance and I have no information for it yet and won't for several weeks even though we're covered.... so that's annoying, but probably about right in terms of timing for an appt around 8 weeks?
Any symptoms so far? Nope.
Who have you told? DH and the bees!

OB just called! "Your numbers look fantastic." What a relief. Now if only I could eat/feel normal.

@My Only Sunshine: So sorry to hear that, my fingers are crossed they just have the dates off!

@babybronco: Glad your numbers were ok

@natalie403: So sorry to hear about this news. Hoping that other one catches up. If not, I hope the other one stays strong!

@natalie403: I'm so sorry to hear that. Sending lots of positive thoughts your way.

@Leialou: I do! Our big appt is on the 5th. My doctor comes back from shoulder surgery. I've been seeing other docs in the practice, but I'm so excited to see my doc. He's amazing and I've been seeing him since I moved to CO 6 years ago.

Last night was rough... I got super sick. I've been avoiding the Zofran bc it is so constipating (I haven't gone since Sunday! How is that possible?! ) and relying on the Unisom/B6/seaband combo. I was so sick I couldn't swallow my prenatals. I downed the zofran and was finally able to not feel incredibly nauseous. This part sucks. And the worst part? I can't talk to any of my friends with kiddos because it is too early!

Does anyone else feel perfectly normal first thing in the morning? I feel perfectly fine until I stand up or until my head is above my heart. To get to the bathroom first thing in the morning, I bend over with my head between my legs and waddle to the bathroom.

@babybronco: Sorry you're having such a rough time! I hope you get some relief soon. It sucks for the Zofran to help nausea but cause constipation!

@babybronco: I'm sorry it's been so rough for you!

I'm still getting sick, but it's not daily anymore.

@Leialou: u/s on Wednesday for me! Excited and nervous.

Haven't thrown up at all or had severe nausea, but at night and when I get hungry I get seriously queasy...and a lot of things are grossing me out. I have to hold my breath when I open the fridge.

@babycanuck: gah I'm with you (luckily DH has been a dream though). I've lost count of how often I've thrown up and now I'm constipated from the zofran. I'm glad I didn't take it more. B6 and unisom have really helped me.

My pharmacists (both are newish moms) suggest Metamucil to help with the constipation. I haven't gone in a week and I feel, like you said, like I'm rotting from the inside out. Ugh

@natalie403: I am so sorry. Positive thoughts for your one healthy little guy.
@My Only Sunshine: I'm so sorry. But, you never know what positive news you might hear at your next appointment! Prayers for you.

@Leialou: I have my 10 week ultrasound on wedneaday. I am excited because to me, this is the best ultrasound. The baby is big enough that you can see them dancing around on the screen (they look like a jumping gummy bear) but still small enough that you can see the whole baby at once. I think it will make it all more real for me and we will announce to our family right after the scan.

@babybronco: I am so sorry you've been so sick
I know that 8-9 weeks is the peak, so at least keep that in your mind and know when you've reached that part, the worst is mostly over. I've been incredibly constipated too.....in fact, my whole digestive system is out of whack. I feel like there is all of this gas that's trapped in there and it's so painful! I've tried stool softener and miralax, and so far nothing has given me much relief. I think I'll try prunes next. Hugs!

@babycanuck: hang in there. We are right there in the trenches with you, and it will get better! You can always vent/complain here!

@BelugaBean: I have been avoiding dairy like the plague...and I love milk. It's been so hard.

@babycanuck: @BelugaBean: oh no! M/s is so not fun. I got a prescription last week for diclectin and OMG I feel sooo much better. Still exhausted and crashing at 7:30 for the night but the nausea and vomiting is gone!

Dh and I went out with a bunch of friends yesterday, it felt so nice to relax and have some time away from the busyness of our daily lives. It was at a wine bar and as soon as I got there the waiter brought me my usual (I don't even go there that often, he just has a crazy memory!!) so it was pretty obvious to the group what was up when I had to turn it down. I also told a few people at work so dh and I decided to just start telling people slowly.

We have our dating US on Tuesday, so excited !

@babybronco: that sounds awful! Do you have colace? I found that to be helpful when I had that issue in the past.

@babybronco: I'm sorry. I was going to say constipation when I suggested zofran but I am too late. I only took one zofran a day and still dealt with constipation last time around. A few more weeks, and hopefully you will be starting to feel much better. I know it feels like forever though.

@natalie403: So sorry to hear that. I hope everything else is totally fine. When I was told that I had a vanishing twin I immediately googled and found that the prognosis for the mom and remaining embryo is generally excellent and totally normal.

@My Only Sunshine: So sorry to hear you are struggling with this. Hang in there.

As for me... I just spent a few lovely days in the hospital as a result of an infection. As of the day before yesterday, baby was still looking fine despite some brown spotting. Another appointment tomorrow. My challenge is staying healthy. This past year has been challenging and just as I was really starting to get past it and feel normal again BAM the cycle started again. Hopefully it won't go on and on and on. Fingers crossed that everything is going right in there at my appointment tomorrow...

So when is everyone announcing? If I can get away with it I wish I could wait til 24 weeks! I know it's a little nuts but it's viability. I can't announce at the end of the first trimester because it'd potentially steal someone else's thunder. I can't believe I haven't even told my parents yet!

@2littlepumpkins: I will tell close friends after our u/s on Wednesday (!) and then announce to the more general public at the end of the first tri. Our parents and siblings already know!

@2littlepumpkins: we told my parents this weekend, and will probably tell more close family members in the next couple weeks. We will announce at the end of the first tri probably.

@hilsy85: eeek so exciting your US is this week!!