Due in December 2014 - Jan/Feb 2015

[crazycatcouple]

Wow, congrats Rosie! That's good news for sure :-)

I guess I should have played dumb, lol, and said I didn't know when, but I'm an awful liar. I suppose you're probably right that I should take it as a blessing, but these first few weeks are just so nerve-wracking!!

[Rosie85]

Thanks crazycat. I agree..it is nerve racking. I lied with my last son...got an early scan. It actually wasn't really worth it. I could care less now about scans. I just want a baby to stick and come out healthy.

[BunnyGirl19]

I don't want to be insensitive, but just curious how everyone seems to get these draws with their doctors? It is because of earlier issues or maternal age or do you simply insist? My doctors won't even see us to confirm pregnancy until we are 8 weeks. I took another pregnancy test so I could see the line getting darker, but I wish I had a more solid way to know this pregnancy is progressing in the manner it should.

I suppose there wouldn't really be much I could do about it anyway, so I'm trying to not worry and just go with the flow, but it's hard, lol.

Rosie, I can't even begin t imagine feeling like I did with my last pregnancy while chasing around 3 little boys! I just have the one daughter so far, and even with her I'm worried about how I'm going to do it! You mamas of multiple children are rock stars :-)

I always get seen early and have tests and ultrasounds done because I've had 7 miscarriages due to a blood clotting disorder. I need to start meds within a certain timeframe which requires proof of viability.

[daisymoo]

Sorry to hear you had seven miscarriages Bunnygirl that's an awful thing to have through so many times You poor thing
Rosie delighted your thyroid is normal Yay!!


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[angielorna]

Rosie! So relieved to hear that. I knew baby would be fine either way, but it's nice to have that bit of reassurance <3

Bunny, I'm glad they've figured out the cause!!! and that there are meds to help. I was on progesterone supps with DS2 and did blood draws every other day until I hit a number that would show something on an ultrasound. Once viability was establish, I started the progesterone.

And I'm getting repeat blood draws and an early ultrasound because I had 2 m/c before my DS1 and a second trimester loss between ds1 & 2. My dr initially told me it was too early for an ultrasound, but I think she gave in so I'd shut up, lol. She wasn't my dr for any of my other pregnancies. So I filled her in on the history, how many ultrasounds I had for my sons, when I had them (both had their first at 5 weeks).

I know that doing these things and having the info doesn't guarantee a healthy pregnancy, but it certainly helps calm my nerves when tests come back as expected (or better). And it gives me a heads up EARLY if things are moving in the wrong direction!!

I had a dream last night I gave birth to 8 babies. I told the dr and she laughed saying she's never heard of that happening naturally. When she heard my numbers she said -- ha, maybe it's your dream coming true!

It's high for 5 weeks, but not so much for 6. Just a few more days!!!

Angie

[belledandy]

Great news Rosie. Glad to hear you don't have any thyroid issues.

Crazycatcouple, for me, I didn't get to see my OB til 8 weeks. The Verifi blood draw was around 10 weeks and was offered to me. I'm over 35 and wanted peace of mind.

Angie, 8 babies would be something! I'd just about pass out if I heard even twins!

[LilithWiser1979]

Daisymoo, I can't believe they didn't offer you an ultrasound before 12 weeks. I ended up with two of them, one at 8 weeks and another at 9 without ever requesting one (well, I DID want ONE of them to confirm a singleton and a heartbeat!)

Crazycat, a lot of the time all those early blood draws and betas are for women with a history of miscarriage or some other risk factor. Some doctors seem to just do them as routine, as well. My OB offered one, and I refused. It would have been the only blood test of the day, and I hate needle sticks that aren't for super important testing pertinent to ME.

I got my Girasol in the mail today... so awesome! It's soft and rainbow, and I can't wait to wrap my little girl in it! (J/K daughter of mine, please stay in until you're term!) I also got a tiny amber teething necklace for her, and I'm pretty much done with regular clothes and into maternity/fat clothes now.

This pregnancy's been so mild that it hasn't felt real. It's weird picturing a family photo for the holiday with a newborn little girl in it! I'm trying to figure out how to make her a holly and ivy headband. There aren't any red-green-white outfits for newborns that I've seen that are super appealing to me, so maybe I'll make her something.

[Rosie85]

Lilith how about a white dress with either a green or red sash around the middle and then her headband you are making ??? Oh I am so jealous!!!

[crazycatcouple]

Thanks everyone for the answers! It sounds like I should just count my blessings for now then. BunnyGilr, I'm so sorry you had to go through 7, but I too am glad they found a cause and have medication to help prevent it in the future for you!

Lilith - what a fabulous Christmas gift! You're holiday pics will be so special :-)

Angie, would you be want twins if you could choose? I have to admit loving pregnancy dreams - they are always so intense! Maybe there's something to your 8 baby dream :-)

The main thing I remember about my dream last pregnancy was that I had a ton of sexual dreams (not always including my hubby - oops!). That and crazy action adventure type stuff where I was running and jumping dodging people chasing me and such. So random, lol.

[angielorna]

I typically have crazy dreams...very vivid so pregnancy dreams are extra fun. I'll be very happy with one healthy bean in there (and extra ecstatic if baby's a girl). I think I would be okay with twins (if I could make it through the pregnancy) until I think about finances and the first year!!! DH's brother and SIL went for a third child and ended up with twin boys....4 boys under 4 when they were born, oh my. DH is petrified it will happen to us!

Lilith, I get chills every time you write about your daughter. You worked so hard and I'm so happy she is with you now.

Angie