Looking for 1st trimester buddies

[Edi]

Hi everyone,

This is my first post over this side. I was cycling in december and got a BFP on christmas eve
Unfortunately none of my december cycle buddies got a BFP so I've been feeling a little lonely and looking for some new buddies to share the trauma of the first trimester.

I'm seven weeks tomorrow and my first scan is next week Jan 19th. My biggest worry has been that I HAVEN'T had much by way of symptoms.

A bit of nausea a couple of times a week. Mainly in the afternoon/evening (who's bright idea was it to call it morning sickness!!!). So I am totally paranoid about that. I'm not even that tired. DH keeps making me re-read the section in the book that says not having symptoms is normal but I can't help feeing a paranoid. I'm so relieved when I do start to feel a bit dizzy and sick. Weird I know.

The only thing that I am really aware of is that my heart rate has gone up considerably. I can feel it pounding away while I'm lying in bed - very strange. The other things are that I'm bloated and I'm SO sensitive, irritable, moody - an overall basketcase of emotions.

Roll on next week

Edi

[kappy]

Hi Edi,
Congrats on your BFP! I too have been looking for someone to share first trimester experiences with. I've been holding off on posting since I had some bleeding just after my BFP on Dec. 30th. I will be 6 weeks tomorrow and have my first scan on Thursday! DH and I are a total mess this week waiting for the big day. My levels continued rising after the bleeding stopped, so we're thinking positive about tomorrow. But we've been told that they won't really know what's going on (what may have caused the bleeding) until my scan. Good news is that I haven't had any bleeding or cramping for about a week and a half now.

I understand about feeling uneasy without symptoms. I don't really have any morning sickness. Not even a little nausea. I do feel a little more tired, and out of breath at times (when I shouldn't be). Breasts are definitely tender and I'm definitely a bit moody. That's about it. I told DH yesterday that I wish I was experiencing some morning sickness just so I would know everything is still okay. But he too reminded me that many women go without symptoms. So I guess we should count ourselves lucky for missing out on all the ill feeling =)

[Edi]

Hi Kappy,

Congratulations to you.
How exciting to have your first scan tomorrow. I know how nerve wracking it is to have to wait i'm counting the hours til next week. I'm sure everything will be fine. Ill be keeping my fingers crossed for you.

The gods took revenge on me yesterday, I had no sooner hit the submit button when I was hit with a powerful wave of nausea and dizziness that lasted all evening. And I couldn't even moan to DH as he kept reminding me that I must be really pleased to be feeling so wretched

Loads of good luck for the scan tomorrow,
Thinking of you and sending lots of strong positive vibes

Edi

[kappy]

Hi Edi,
Thank you for the good wishes tomorrow. I just wish this day would end so we could get on with it! What's making it even harder is that we decided not to tell anyone until after the scan. This will be the first grandchild on both sides, so we didn't want to get them excited too soon. I have to say it's the hardest secret I've ever kept. I feel like we're actually avoiding talking to people at this point because we're afraid we might slip.

Wow ... sounds like your wish came true =) Sorry to hear you feel so terrible, but at least you know all is well in there! Hope it doesn't turn into constant nausea. I know some women feel sick all the time. I asked my doctor why some experience morning sickness and some not. She said it has to do with the levels of hormones and each individuals tolerence to the levels. Some women's systems can tolerate the rising levels, so they never experience morning sickness. Others have a lower tolerence. Makes sense I guess. I wonder if mine will kick in soon? Now I'm starting to hope that it doesn't =)

Hope you're feeling better. There are tons of suggestions on ways to alleviate the nausea (soda crackers, avoiding having an empty stomach, etc.). Hang in there!

[Edi]

Hi Kappy,

How did the scan go? Hope everything is fine. Thinking of you.

I've been feeling dog-sick for the past few days. The nausea which used only hit in the late afternoon/evening is getting earlier and earlier. It now starts at about 8.30 in the morning on my way to work. Today I can't bear the smell of anything - the shampoo in my hair, the lemony smell in the ladies toilets, the whaft of coffee from the cafeteria, everything is making me gagg.
Thank God today is friday,

Edi

[kappy]

Hi Edi,
Sorry you're feeling so terrible. Wow ... M/S really came after you with a vengence! Strange how it just suddenly kicked in this week?! When is your scan? I thought you mentioned it was sometime next week?

I'm happy to say that I went for the scan yesterday and everything is where it should be! The sac looks great. They measured and I'm officially 6 weeks 3 days today. We saw and heard the heart beat! That's an exciting moment. So strange seeing another heart beat inside of you besides your own. It makes everything very real. The only bummer is that the heart rate was a little on the low side. 98 bpm the first time she measured and 95 bpm the second time. Not sure what to make of that. My Dr. didn't seem too concerned, but her tone made us aware that it should be higher. She's thinking it may have recently started beating and needs a few days to "pop up". She wants to scan me in a week to make sure it bumps up to 110-120. I've researched the heck out of the web since getting home. Apparently under 80-85 bpm is more of a worry, but the cutoff for normal seems to be 100. So I'm falling in the gray area.

With all that said we decided to put it out of our minds as best we can. Dr. said that the 5 and 6th weeks are the most likely time for miscarriage to occur, and there's nothing we can do about it. If we can make it to next week and find a higher heartbeat, then I can breath much easier.

We went ahead and told our parents and siblings last night. There was just no way we could keep it to ourselves another 7 days. It was so much fun telling everyone, and more importantly it helped us relax and enjoy being pregnant.

Sorry for going on for so long. Enjoy your weekend. Hope the nausea subsides a little for you =) Crossing my fingers for your scan next week!

[Wendy]

Hi Edi and Kappy, I'm Wendy and I got a BFP on 5th jan so i'm 5wks 3days and have my first scan on weds. I havn't been on this site for ages, but its so nerve racking being pregnant again (I've got a 22mth old from a previous icsi) I just felt I needed some one to share the good news and worries with, we havn't told DH 's mum yet or brothers/sisters, waiting till the scan, to make sure alls still well. I was going to give you some support about lack of symtoms as I don't have any either and never really did with Benjamin (first baby) But it sounds like you are doing fine with the classic MS, Edi. I still really wish I did have, even though I know it means nothing, it just makes it seem more real until you get a bump. Isn't it fantastic hearing the heart beat, its just so incredible. I'm sure the beats will pick up, Kappy - he was probably just asleep !! By the way have you seen the web site http://www.visembryo.com/baby/index.html it shows you a really detailed picture and description of how 'baby' is doing, particularly at these early stages. Got my third blood test tomorrow morning, so fingers and toes are crossed for a nice big increase.
love Wendy xxx

[kappy]

Hi Wendy!
Welcome and congrats on your BFP! How exciting for you! I'm sure having a 22 mth old to run around after must be a great distraction from at least some of the worrying =) Thanks for the link to that website. What a great resource. It's so difficult not telling family and friends. This website is not only great for support, but also sharing good news. My nervousness about the heartbeat is slowly subsiding. I'm sure it will be okay next week, I just wish it wasn't such a long wait.

Good luck with your blood test tomorrow. I'm sure everything will be fine. Before you know it Wednesday will be here, and you'll be able to see your baby's heartbeat too!

[Wendy]

Hiya, thanks for the message. Well I went for the blood test this morning and the lab was closed - the Dr had assured me it would be open. Anyway I've now got to wait till monday, but as you say having a toddler certainly keeps me occupied and takes my mind of things. Have a good weekend and think positive thoughts.
love wendy xxx

[Edi]

Hi Girls,

Welcome Wendy, it's great to have another buddy on the 1st tri board. And thanks for the website link. I have read the first trimester section of my pregnancy book so often that it's dog-eared already so it's good to have another resource. Good luck with the bloods on Monday and I think our scans are on the same day - next wednesday. I'll be eight weeks.

Kappy great news to hear that the scan went well. How exciting. I'm sure everything will be fine with the heart beat. The worry doesn't stop does it?

I'm still suffering with the nausea. Went to the gym yesterday and did a bit of bike, cross trainer and some stretching which I think helped. But this morning I couldn't even get out of bed. DH had to bring me some crackers and 7up - not very nutricious but the only thing I can bear. Starting to feel a bit more human and forcing myself to think about a walk while there's still light. Girls be grateful that you're not sick.

Roll on Wednesday,

Hugs Edi xx

[kappy]

Well you guys ... only 3 more days till your scans! How exciting! Good luck with your blood work tomorrow Wendy. Crossing fingers for positive #'s for you!

Edi I'm jealous. I wish I could get my butt back into the gym. I've had the hardest time since the holidays. I just can't seem to get my routine back. I'm going to try my best to make it in tomorrow. Once I get going it will be easy. It's that first day that's the killer!

Here's to another week under our belts! =)

[Edi]

Hi Girls,

had our scan today and we got to see a floating blob measuring 13mm complete with healthy looking heartbeat which we could see pounding away. It was amazing. Officially I'm 7 weeks 5days but the nurse said that you can give or take a week at this early stage. We were so relieved that everything looks OK at this stage. We go back again in 2 weeks time to check progress.

Wendy, how are the bloods? Did you have your scan today?

Kappy, What's the news on you? HAve you another scan tomorrow? Did you get to the gym? It's the thought of it rather than being there isn't it? I'm making myself go even when I feel sick because I was told that women who only start exercising in the 2nd trimester when they're feeling better don't fair as well as those who exercise right through pregnancy. Apparently there are real benefits during labour and recovery including reducing the length of time in labour by up to 20 minutes per hour. Which feels like a good enough reason to me. So despite my aching limbs after yesterday's exertions I'm gonna haul myself back there today.

Hugs,

Edi

[Wendy]

Hi, well all went fine. We have a lovely tiny 2.2mm baby with a beating tube !! Chris is convinced its a girl (he was right about Benjamin) but to be honest we really don't care as long as its healthy. I think there was a little bit of us both that thought it was twins - my hcg levels were far higher than with Benjamin. The dr said the levels are no indication of anything and only used by Drs who don't follow the pregnancies through (I'm finished with the clinic and am with the local hospital now) He said my ovaries were still a bit enlarged but he wasn't too worried.
Keep up with the excercising - I don't excercise at all and thats not because I have a toddler - its because I'm lazy and my labour before was 32 hrs follwed by an emergency c section, so anything you can do, particularly if it reduces your labour time is a definate must !!
Fantastic scan Edi, wow 13mm, whens your scan kappy ? My next one is on 4th march - the big 12wks, it seems like forever away.
Ooh I'm so excited, I want to get my big pants out !!
loads of love Wendy, Chris, Benjamin and bump to be (Sophie if it is a girl !!)

[kappy]

Hi Girls!
Great news on the scans today. You both must be so relieved all is well in there!

Edi ... wow! 13mm! That's fantastic. It's so exciting to see the heart beating away. I finally got back to working out last night. It felt great. You're right though, the thought of it is the hurdle. I was in the gym at least 3 or 4 times per week before the holidays. We started traveling and you know how it goes, my routine just got lost. Now that I started I'll pick up where I left off.

Wendy ... glad to hear your little peanut is doing well. Good news that you're cleared to your regular doctor now. 12 weeks will be a biggie! 32 hours of labour, wow. I assume you are having a repect c-section?

I have to say that I hate my "login name". I logged in with it (it's mostly my initials) not realizing it would appear with every post (not sure what I was thinking). My name is actually Kelly, so I'm going to officially start signing as such.

My scan is tomorrow and I can't wait. Crossing everything with hopes that the heart rate is up where it should be. Last week's scan was at 6w2d, so this should be more accurate. I feel pretty positive though. Still no m/s, so I'm assuming I will probably miss out on that aspect of pregnancy =)

Again, I'm so happy that both your scans went well! Take care and think healthy!
Love ya,
Kelly

[Edi]

Hi Girls,

Another Friday and another week down. Amazing how we are wishing our lives away at the moment. Wendy that's great news about the scan. And I love the name Sophie. It's interesting that your clinic has sent you on already. I still have to go back for one more scan with the clinic in two weeks time (week 10). Then it's goodbye to the clinic.
Kelly - how did yesterday go? Did you have the scan? Did you get to see that heartbeat doing its funky thing?

The big news from my side is that I've had 2 days without feeling completely ill - bit of a headache but no nausea - yippee. I'm hoping that I will at least be able to go out for dinner at the weekend. The thought of which has had stomach-turning effects for the past 2 weeks.

I did a bit of exercise yesterday and went to yoga last night which was lovely. Kelly what kind of routine are you doing in the gym? Did you get a trainer to make out a programme for you or are you just doing it yourself?

Come on Wendy we are at least going to persuade you to do a little yoga exercise

have a great weekend girls

Hugs
Edi xx