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ayo · Coach

Luv2Shop

Luv2Shop · Kate Spade

Thanks ayo! I've been meaning to write you and you beat me to it! I guess I am only at about a month. I'm doing ok I guess. Similar to how I felt at this time during my first pregnancy, I am kind of miserable. I am either nauseous or starving, nothing in between. I am so tired that I can barely get up in the morning, and my stomach is very uncomfortable. I know that these are all common symptoms, but I still can't help worrying. I go to the doctor for my first appointment on Thursday and I am excited and nervous. I don't even know how much they can tell this early, weather the baby is doing ok or not. I am just hoping for the best.

How are you feeling? Is it similar to your first pregnancy? Are you uncomfortable? Have you gone to the dr. yet? I'm just so curious to how other pregnant women feel at this time because I don't know how I'm supposed to feel. I'm trying to stay positive, but it's hard because I don't want to get too excited in case the same thing happens again. It's so hard.

P.S. Other mom's feel free to chime in! I'm so curious as to how everyone felt during early pregnancy!

-- Edited by Luv2Shop at 10:57, 2009-01-20

FashionPrincess · Hermes

Well, the whole nauseous thing can be a good sign, meaning high hcg levels, although you don't necessarily have to feel nauseous to have high levels either. Isn't pregnancy a glorious thing, it's definitely not one size fits all and each one can be entirely different. I bet they will do bloodwork at your first appt. I know after my miscarriages they did, they actually had me come in asap after getting a positive test (like the next day) and do blook work to test my progestrine levels or something like that and had me insert (umm, yeah, down there) tablets to help keep that level up which, iirc, helps thicken the lining and helping the pregnancy stick or something along those lines... Just make sure your dr is on top of things and try to not worry. Relax and enjoy the fact that a precious baby is growing in you as we speak! And I think I know how you believe, so remember that God works all things for good and He is faithful! Stay positive!

ayo · Coach

Amen to what FP said!!
Yeah the first trimester is toughest and can make you anxious..but like FP said, just have faith that this will work out for good.
I can't wait to see how tomorrow goes. :)

I'm feeling ok, starving 80% of the time and then battling indigestion for the other 20% (after I eat everything I can fit into my mouth) *LOL*..
nausea doesn't usually settle in for me till about the 8th week, so I'm trying to enjoy food while I can....also praying that maybe I'll escape nausea this time around.

small fry · Chanel

The first trimester I was so tired, I just was always wanting to sleep. I did not get morning sickness but did with my first.The 2nd trimester was better for me not so tired and feeling the baby move was awesome. I was so ready not to be pregnant anymore by the last trimester and it seemed like that went by the slowest smile

Good luck on Thursday and let us know how it goes. Hugs...

ayo · Coach

So how did it go??

Luv2Shop · Kate Spade

First of all, sorry this is so long.

Well, the doctor appointment went ok, but afterwards I kind of had a mini breakdown. At the appointment they took a blood and urine sample so I will get all the results from that soon. I told the doctor my symptoms and she said those are good, normal pregnancy symptoms. According to the timing I am at a little over 6 weeks. I have an ultrasound scheduled for next Tuesday because they want to get right in there and make sure everything is ok. I told her about the discomfort I was having on my left side and she said it could be any number of things. 1) It could just be normal pregnancy discomfort like gas or whatever 2) It could be my uterus stretching 3) I could have a cyst on my ovary which is actually pretty common in pregnancies but if it gets too big and causes too much discomfort they have to remove it 4) It could be an ectopic pregnancy

All of these things I was aware of, except that it could be a cyst. She said since it could be any of these things all the better reason to do an early ultrasound and see whats going on. Good. Left the office pretty calm. Went to my moms on the way home to tell her about the appointment. When I got there she wasnt home yet so I went online and started looking up ectopic pregnancy. Then the freaking out began. All of the symptoms are basically the same as pregnancy except possible bleeding (which I do not have) and pain on one side (which I have very, very mildly). So, with all the stuff I was reading and the realization that its time to actually find out whats going on with the baby, I kind of lost it. When my mom and dad got to their house I couldnt stop crying and I told them I was so scared and didnt want to go through what I went through again. They were like STOP looking on the internet and reading about everything bad thing that it could possibly be!!! When I think about it this morning I think a lot of the reason I got so upset was because up until yesterday I was just in the mindset of Well, I just wont think about it yet, until down the road when I have to see whats happening in there Then yesterday it WAS down the road and I wasnt ready for it. When I went home my husband said the same things to me. I am not a doctor and I dont know whats going on so I really should stop concentrating on all the negative things that could happen. Its just hard because everyone keeps telling me to be positive and be happy for the baby, but I am afraid to let myself do that because I dont want to be excited for something I dont know if I can have yet. I know thats a horrible way of thinking, but its my minds way of protecting me from becoming attached to something I dont know if I will get.

Now today I am just really tired and emotionally exhausted. I am going to just try and stay calm and not think about anything until the ultrasound and then just accept what God chooses for me and this baby. Thats all I can do. Im just really glad and lucky to have the support and love of my husband, family and you guys. (We really havent told any friends yet) Please just send positive thoughts and prayers to me for Tuesday and I will keep you posted.

-- Edited by Luv2Shop at 11:53, 2009-01-23

ayo · Coach

Awwh...so sorry.

Yeah I have not been through a M/C before but I can imagine the fear that is associated with it. With my first child I was so worried that something would happen with the pregnancy, because of somethings I did to my body previously. Just like you I'd go on the internet and look up my symptoms and draw all sorts of conclusions.
It is normal to have some pregnancy "growing pains" in the beginning. I'm dealing with some of that right now as I type. The only time you have to be a little worried if you see bright red spotting.
So I'll encourage you again to try to relax :)...besides stress just further exacerbates pregnancy symptoms. So think of relaxing as doing something good for the baby :)

PM me anytime if you need to chat

rosie_the_riveter · Gucci

Awww Sabrina, I know exactly what you're going through. I had a miscarriage in '02 so when I got pregnant with Mimi, John and I reacted the same way. We didn't want to start buying things for the baby because we didn't want to have an attachment like the first time around. I know it sucks to feel that way but like you said, it was a way to protect yourself from the pain you felt before. Then, I became obsessed with checking the t.p. for blood every time I used the bathroom (TMI, I know) but the point is, you're not alone. If you ever, and I mean ever need anyone to talk to or just to listen to you, I'm here for you. Have faith that things will work out. I will continue to pray for you and your baby. Big hugs, sweetie. Now try to just relax. =)

FashionPrincess · Hermes

I so know where you are coming from, I don't know if you remember, but my first pregnancy was an etopic pregnancy. And I'm here to tell you that I had pretty much the same feelings, symptons, etc with my other pregnancies and with my pregnancy with Xzavier I even had very mild, brownish spotting. Just wanted to reassure you that the cramping on the left side doesn't necessarily mean anything. One thing that was different was that when I did have my etopic pregnancy I did not get a positive home preggo test. Anyway, if you have any questions or need anything, feel free to send me a pm. Hang in there girl!!!

Luv2Shop · Kate Spade

I saw my babys heartbeat!!!! I had my ultrasound today (7 weeks) and I wasnt even sure how much they could tell me or show me, but the tech. was like OK, I see one baby with one heartbeat I was like REALLY?!?!? She didnt know why I sounded surprised so she goes Yes, were you expecting 2? She didnt know about my miscarriage so she didnt know why I sounded so surprised! It was funny. Then I was like is it in the right place? She said yes. I feel like I sounded so silly, but with all my stressing I was just expecting something to be wrong. When I saw the heartbeat I was giddy!

It was just such a relief! I know you all know how stressed Ive been and I thank you all for your good thought and prayers! My husband and I are so happy and relieved. We are going to wait until the safe 3 month mark and then start the real fun of planning and shopping and decorating! Right now I am just going to be concentrating on keeping my body a safe and healthy place for my baby!!

Tati · Chanel

OMgosh! I don't know where I've been. I'm just reading this now! Well I'm so happy for you! Congratulations! I'm glad everything is working out. I will keep you in my prayers.

small fry · Chanel

iam so glad things went well. Happy Hugs

ayo · Coach

Yay!!!! I'm so happy for you!!! :) I'm glad things have turned out well.
I'll be doing my sonogram on Monday...I'll be 7 weeks then too :)...
I can't wait to see the heartbeat...I'm been a little worried too (first trimester jitters) but I'm having faith all is well...
yay for Sept babies!

Luv2Shop · Kate Spade

Wow, I didn't know we were so close! I thought you were further along then I was! How fun! Good luck Monday. All of the advice from the ST girls really helped me calm down when I was there. Can't wait to hear how it went!

rlutz · Chanel

I am so happy that everything went well with the ultrasound....
I understand all your worries, I had two miscarriages before we got pregnant with Jack. I would look up symptoms on the internet and assume the worst. I know it sounds cliche, but if you relax and take each day as it comes you will feel better.
If you ever want to talk or anything, feel free to pm me....I am in your area

FashionPrincess · Hermes

Hurray!!!!! Best news ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm so happy for you all. Be sure to keep us posted

NCshopper · Hermes

Wooooooooohoooooooooooooooo! I was wondering how you were doing! That's so awesome you saw its heartbeat--I can't imagine how awesome that would be. Congrats!