Appointments ~ 5/17 - 5/23

[Sparkly]

If you have an appointment coming up this week... post here!


Day of Appointment:

Weeks/Days:

Will you have a ultrasound?

Heading in, what's on your mind?


*Update Us! How did it go??



**This is a check-in for appointments happening this week. You can post updates within the thread. This will be posted weekly on Sunday/Mondays (anyone feel free to start), for those with upcoming appointments to share/vent/ask questions, etc.

[kingsqueen131]

I guess I will go first!

Day of Appointment: 5/20, Wed

Weeks/Days: according to my pink pad app I am 5 weeks 1 day (Wow this is actually the earliest I have ever found out that I was pregnant!)

Will you have a ultrasound? I think that I am going to ask for one I know that ultrasounds are done Wed and Thurs at my office.

Heading in, what's on your mind? I took a test, so I guess I want the concrete verification from my Dr. Also I want to see if I can get an ultrasound. Based on my history I would like my Dr. to tell me when she thinks my due date is going to be. I want this to feel more real because, I think that I am still in shock....

[reagan1010]

Day of Appointment:
Wednesday 5/20


Weeks/Days:
5 wks 3 days


Will you have a ultrasound?
No, just another blood draw to check betas and progesterone numbers

Heading in, what's on your mind?
I am glad that my RE does this. My last beta was a week ago. My numbers were rising fine then, but this allows me to put my mind at ease about how the pregnancy is progressing until I'm far enough along for my ultrasound!


*Update Us! How did it go??

[wholenewworld]

Day: today, 5/18
Weeks/Days: 4+6
Ultrasound: nope, just getting my beta drawn
Thoughts: Nervous. Should have at least doubling if not tripling of my number since it has been >72 hours.
Update: My beta is definitely on the rise- in fact, nearly 6x what it was 3.5 days ago. OB said it could be normal, or multiples. My ultrasound has been moved up to 6 weeks instead of 7, so not that much longer to wait!

[mrsoscarfelix]

May 18, 2015 9:42:41 GMT -5 reagan1010 said:

Day of Appointment:
Wednesday 5/20


Weeks/Days:
5 wks 3 days


Will you have a ultrasound?
No, just another blood draw to check betas and progesterone numbers

Heading in, what's on your mind?
I am glad that my RE does this. My last beta was a week ago. My numbers were rising fine then, but this allows me to put my mind at ease about how the pregnancy is progressing until I'm far enough along for my ultrasound!


*Update Us! How did it go??

 I am at the same place. I am debating whether or not call my OB for another blood draw to keep my mind at ease until my next appointment in a week.

[reagan1010]

May 18, 2015 10:00:18 GMT -5 mrsoscarfelix said:

May 18, 2015 9:42:41 GMT -5 reagan1010 said:

Day of Appointment:
Wednesday 5/20


Weeks/Days:
5 wks 3 days


Will you have a ultrasound?
No, just another blood draw to check betas and progesterone numbers

Heading in, what's on your mind?
I am glad that my RE does this. My last beta was a week ago. My numbers were rising fine then, but this allows me to put my mind at ease about how the pregnancy is progressing until I'm far enough along for my ultrasound!


*Update Us! How did it go??

 I am at the same place. I am debating whether or not call my OB for another blood draw to keep my mind at ease until my next appointment in a week.

I definitely would call and speak with them about it! From my first 2 beta draws to my ultrasound there is a 2 week gap. My RE does another beta draw in between that time just to keep an eye on things. Part of me wonders if it's also to keep all of us from worrying. Either way, I like it!

[itsmeally]

Day of Appointment: Tuesday - no visit, just beta draw

Weeks/Days: 6 weeks on Tuesday

Will you have a ultrasound? No

Heading in, what's on your mind? Nervous as all hell. If these are higher, I think I'll really start to feel like I'm back in the game!


*Update Us! How did it go??
Well, beta is up from 208 to 585... But that was 4 days. Another draw on Thursday. Beta hell is awful.

[peaseblossom55]

Day of Appointment: Friday 5/22

Weeks/Days: 8 weeks ( I'm 7 weeks 3 days now)

Will you have a ultrasound? Yes

Heading in, what's on your mind? I'll be curious to see where the baby is measuring and if they adjust my due date. I was measuring a few days behind last week. I think if all looks well, I get released from my RE and get to move over to my OB!

[blondemum]

Day of Appointment: It was today, 5.18

Weeks/Days: 5 weeks, 5 days

Will you have a ultrasound? Nope, today was just the confirmation appointment, no blood work or anything either.

Heading in, what's on your mind? The only real thing I wanted to talk to the OB about was if she'd recommend another C or a VBAC. She said she would recommend a C, which i'm fine with, so once we're closer i'll pick the date and go in all planned instead of the labor & mess that DS's delivery turned out to be.

[wholenewworld]

May 18, 2015 19:27:40 GMT -5 kelltothekell said:

May 18, 2015 9:18:12 GMT -5 kelltothekell said:

Day of Appointment: 5/18 - this afternoon

Weeks/Days:7/2

Will you have a ultrasound? Yes!

Heading in, what's on your mind? I'm excited but also feeling anxious as this is my first one. DH will be there. This day is going to go so slowly. Hurry up appt time!


*Update Us! How did it go??

Update: the appt went really well. We were able to see/hear the heartbeat with an external sonogram. 146 beats per minute. Measuring 7mm, making due date 1/6 and I'm 6wks/5 days. We decided to call the baby poppy since "it" didn't feel right. I'm feeling good about everything.

Yay for a great appointment! Congrats on your poppy!

[cindylouwho]

Day of Appointment: Thursday

Weeks/Days: 6/5

Will you have a ultrasound? Yes

Heading in, what's on your mind? Should be able to see the hb this time! I'm excited and anxious!

[tez]

Day of Appointment: 5/20

Weeks/Days: 7w1d

Will you have a ultrasound? Yes

Heading in, what's on your mind? I didn't have an u/s for my first MMC until 11 weeks. They said back then that the baby stopped growing about this age. If there is a heart beat, then I hope I will be able to relax and let myself enjoy the ride.


*Update Us! How did it go?? It's alive!! We have a heart beat! He didn't say the exact rate, but that it was good. Measuring right on at 7 w 1d. A 9.5mm blob. This is 2 mm bigger than the size of my MMC. I am super happy now.

[milkeyway]

May 18, 2015 19:27:40 GMT -5 kelltothekell said:

May 18, 2015 9:18:12 GMT -5 kelltothekell said:

Day of Appointment: 5/18 - this afternoon

Weeks/Days:7/2

Will you have a ultrasound? Yes!

Heading in, what's on your mind? I'm excited but also feeling anxious as this is my first one. DH will be there. This day is going to go so slowly. Hurry up appt time!


*Update Us! How did it go??

Update: the appt went really well. We were able to see/hear the heartbeat with an external sonogram. 146 beats per minute. Measuring 7mm, making due date 1/6 and I'm 6wks/5 days. We decided to call the baby poppy since "it" didn't feel right. I'm feeling good about everything.

kelltothekell We're calling our baby poppy too!!!! Great news about hearing the heartbeat I can't wait for that moment!

[milkeyway]

1. Monday may 18 beta #2 (ended up being 758!) Wednesday may 20 beta #3
2. As of 5/19/15 I'm 5 weeks and a day
3. no u/s yet. after the third beta where they hope it'll be over 1000 I should find out more about my first real appoin
4. Heading in I'm just so impatient! I want to get to the point where we can hear a heart beat, get an u/s and find out if it's just one poppy seed in there or more:)

[reagan1010]

May 18, 2015 9:42:41 GMT -5 reagan1010 said:

Day of Appointment:
Wednesday 5/20


Weeks/Days:
5 wks 3 days


Will you have a ultrasound?
No, just another blood draw to check betas and progesterone numbers

Heading in, what's on your mind?
I am glad that my RE does this. My last beta was a week ago. My numbers were rising fine then, but this allows me to put my mind at ease about how the pregnancy is progressing until I'm far enough along for my ultrasound!


*Update Us! How did it go??

My betas came back today at 4,796. I thought that sounded a little low (they were 501 last Wed) but the doc said they are just fine. I'm going to try not to stress and just trust them! Ultrasound is next week!

[feisty]

May 18, 2015 18:51:32 GMT -5 blondemum said:

Day of Appointment: It was today, 5.18

Weeks/Days: 5 weeks, 5 days

Will you have a ultrasound? Nope, today was just the confirmation appointment, no blood work or anything either.

Heading in, what's on your mind? The only real thing I wanted to talk to the OB about was if she'd recommend another C or a VBAC. She said she would recommend a C, which i'm fine with, so once we're closer i'll pick the date and go in all planned instead of the labor & mess that DS's delivery turned out to be.


blondemum,  why is your dr recommending another C?  I need to look into VBAC options/recommendations etc as well, so just curious if you want to share...

[icequeen]

Surprise! Another appointment tomorrow due to psych's orders.

Day of Appointment: 5/21/15

Weeks/Days: 6w5d

Will you have a ultrasound? Yes

Heading in, what's on your mind? I don't know what I should be feeling any more.


*Update Us! How did it go??

[germaphobe]

icequeen is everything okay?

[icequeen]

May 20, 2015 15:05:40 GMT -5 germaphobe said:

icequeen is everything okay?

As far as I know, yes. I have been diagnosed with anorexia and bulimia for over a decade and apparently my psych is not on board with me being pregnant. She wants extra monitoring and labeled me "high risk". It just seems like a lot of people in my life are very negative about me being pregnant at this time, and it's making it hard for me to be happy for myself and not worry that maybe they are all right, and I'm just an unfit mom. Sorry, I am being an AW, just a lot going through my mind right now.

[germaphobe]

awwwe icequeen I am sorry you are dealing with this. I am sure you are a GREAT mom! That's really not fair, you should be able to enjoy this time in your life even if you feel like poo. I really hope your psych backs off when they see that everything is good at the scan. I am sure they arelooking to keep your best interests in mind but today you are pregnant and you need to be able to be supported not chastised and loomed over.

((Creepy internet hugs))

[icequeen]

Thank you, kelltothekell and germaphobe. You ladies are so sweet. I'm trying to keep my head up.

[blondemum]

feisty, she'd said that if I wanted to try for a VBAC I could but that she just usually recommends a C if you've had one already and because of the distress that DS was in during my labor with him. I didn't ask more because i'm good with that answer lol.

[feisty]

May 20, 2015 19:40:41 GMT -5 blondemum said:

feisty, she'd said that if I wanted to try for a VBAC I could but that she just usually recommends a C if you've had one already and because of the distress that DS was in during my labor with him. I didn't ask more because i'm good with that answer lol.

Understandable....I was in labor for 24 hours after my water broke with DS and was only 1cm dilated. Also had fever and shakes and babys heartrate was high. I'll need to discuss with my dr, but was just trying to see what other drs were recommending as well.  blondemum,

icequeen, - While its good that dr/family etc are keeping an eye on things I hope they lighten up a bit and let you relax as well!  We are here for anything you need to get out etc!

[kingsqueen131]

May 18, 2015 9:28:51 GMT -5 kingsqueen131 said:

I guess I will go first!

Day of Appointment: 5/20, Wed

Weeks/Days: according to my pink pad app I am 5 weeks 1 day (Wow this is actually the earliest I have ever found out that I was pregnant!)

Will you have a ultrasound? I think that I am going to ask for one I know that ultrasounds are done Wed and Thurs at my office.

Heading in, what's on your mind? I took a test, so I guess I want the concrete verification from my Dr. Also I want to see if I can get an ultrasound. Based on my history I would like my Dr. to tell me when she thinks my due date is going to be. I want this to feel more real because, I think that I am still in shock....

Okay so i went to my appointment yesterday and they took my weight and everything and then they asked me when was my last period I told the nurse and also let her know that I took a pregnancy test and that it was positive.  My Dr. had actually scheduled me for an ultrasound because before I told her that I had back pain so she wanted to check my bladder and kidneys (which are fine by the way)  Well I get in there and the ultrasound tech was like "I remember you how long has is been?"  I was like well my son is almost 3 so about 3 years, he said, "wow having anymore?"  I said actually I did just take a test and it was positive so he said that he wanted to check that out first to let me know and then he would check my other organs.  He said that he saw TWO SACS!!!  I said GTFOH!  He laughed.  I was dead serious.  He said that I was measuring 5w5days and that sometimes it would only end up as one, but today I am carrying twins and that we will know more once a heartbeat can be detected.  OMG I am not ready for this!!!  I was shocked about having 3 but now 4?  When my Dr. came in she was like congrats and then she was like really?  I said how much is to get my tubes tied?  She laughed.  I was dead serious.  So I am not sure what the future holds but right now I have twins in me, and I thought that this appt was going to help me with my shock, Ha!  Now I am stunned, shocked, flabbergasted, all of the above!

[itsmeally]

May 20, 2015 15:14:39 GMT -5 icequeen said:

May 20, 2015 15:05:40 GMT -5 germaphobe said:

icequeen is everything okay?

As far as I know, yes. I have been diagnosed with anorexia and bulimia for over a decade and apparently my psych is not on board with me being pregnant. She wants extra monitoring and labeled me "high risk". It just seems like a lot of people in my life are very negative about me being pregnant at this time, and it's making it hard for me to be happy for myself and not worry that maybe they are all right, and I'm just an unfit mom. Sorry, I am being an AW, just a lot going through my mind right now.

Lots of hugs for you.

[Sparkly]

May 21, 2015 8:56:30 GMT -5 kingsqueen131 said:

May 18, 2015 9:28:51 GMT -5 kingsqueen131 said:

I guess I will go first!

Day of Appointment: 5/20, Wed

Weeks/Days: according to my pink pad app I am 5 weeks 1 day (Wow this is actually the earliest I have ever found out that I was pregnant!)

Will you have a ultrasound? I think that I am going to ask for one I know that ultrasounds are done Wed and Thurs at my office.

Heading in, what's on your mind? I took a test, so I guess I want the concrete verification from my Dr. Also I want to see if I can get an ultrasound. Based on my history I would like my Dr. to tell me when she thinks my due date is going to be. I want this to feel more real because, I think that I am still in shock....

Okay so i went to my appointment yesterday and they took my weight and everything and then they asked me when was my last period I told the nurse and also let her know that I took a pregnancy test and that it was positive.  My Dr. had actually scheduled me for an ultrasound because before I told her that I had back pain so she wanted to check my bladder and kidneys (which are fine by the way)  Well I get in there and the ultrasound tech was like "I remember you how long has is been?"  I was like well my son is almost 3 so about 3 years, he said, "wow having anymore?"  I said actually I did just take a test and it was positive so he said that he wanted to check that out first to let me know and then he would check my other organs.  He said that he saw TWO SACS!!!  I said GTFOH!  He laughed.  I was dead serious.  He said that I was measuring 5w5days and that sometimes it would only end up as one, but today I am carrying twins and that we will know more once a heartbeat can be detected.  OMG I am not ready for this!!!  I was shocked about having 3 but now 4?  When my Dr. came in she was like congrats and then she was like really?  I said how much is to get my tubes tied?  She laughed.  I was dead serious.  So I am not sure what the future holds but right now I have twins in me, and I thought that this appt was going to help me with my shock, Ha!  Now I am stunned, shocked, flabbergasted, all of the above!

omg.... T&Ps?!?! lol

[germaphobe]

kingsqueen131 omg that is a shock!!! You can do it!!!!!

[tiffmich08]

Day of Appointment: Tomorrow, 05/22!

Weeks/Days: 5w6d(I think, my dr will give me confirmation tomorrow)

Will you have a ultrasound? Yes!

Heading in, what's on your mind? I'm so excited and nervous! My OB tried to do one last week, but he said it was too early. I just want to see that little gummy bear. I feel like I'll feel a little better, once I actually SEE the baby!


*Update Us! How did it go?? I will let you all know!

[tiffmich08]

May 20, 2015 15:14:39 GMT -5 icequeen said:

May 20, 2015 15:05:40 GMT -5 germaphobe said:

icequeen is everything okay?

As far as I know, yes. I have been diagnosed with anorexia and bulimia for over a decade and apparently my psych is not on board with me being pregnant. She wants extra monitoring and labeled me "high risk". It just seems like a lot of people in my life are very negative about me being pregnant at this time, and it's making it hard for me to be happy for myself and not worry that maybe they are all right, and I'm just an unfit mom. Sorry, I am being an AW, just a lot going through my mind right now.

(((HUGS))) Easier said than done, but just try to relax and take everything in stride!! XOXO!

[tiffmich08]

May 21, 2015 8:56:30 GMT -5 kingsqueen131 said:

May 18, 2015 9:28:51 GMT -5 kingsqueen131 said:

I guess I will go first!

Day of Appointment: 5/20, Wed

Weeks/Days: according to my pink pad app I am 5 weeks 1 day (Wow this is actually the earliest I have ever found out that I was pregnant!)

Will you have a ultrasound? I think that I am going to ask for one I know that ultrasounds are done Wed and Thurs at my office.

Heading in, what's on your mind? I took a test, so I guess I want the concrete verification from my Dr. Also I want to see if I can get an ultrasound. Based on my history I would like my Dr. to tell me when she thinks my due date is going to be. I want this to feel more real because, I think that I am still in shock....

Okay so i went to my appointment yesterday and they took my weight and everything and then they asked me when was my last period I told the nurse and also let her know that I took a pregnancy test and that it was positive.  My Dr. had actually scheduled me for an ultrasound because before I told her that I had back pain so she wanted to check my bladder and kidneys (which are fine by the way)  Well I get in there and the ultrasound tech was like "I remember you how long has is been?"  I was like well my son is almost 3 so about 3 years, he said, "wow having anymore?"  I said actually I did just take a test and it was positive so he said that he wanted to check that out first to let me know and then he would check my other organs.  He said that he saw TWO SACS!!!  I said GTFOH!  He laughed.  I was dead serious.  He said that I was measuring 5w5days and that sometimes it would only end up as one, but today I am carrying twins and that we will know more once a heartbeat can be detected.  OMG I am not ready for this!!!  I was shocked about having 3 but now 4?  When my Dr. came in she was like congrats and then she was like really?  I said how much is to get my tubes tied?  She laughed.  I was dead serious.  So I am not sure what the future holds but right now I have twins in me, and I thought that this appt was going to help me with my shock, Ha!  Now I am stunned, shocked, flabbergasted, all of the above!

OMG! WOW! Yea, from 3 to 4 is KIND OF a big deal!!! Do twins run in your family!! GL!!! XOXO!