Pregnant Ladies- Part II

March 25, 2008

Ok- so you shared with those of us in the 2ww what your symptoms were... but once you got that positive HPT- and or betas... then what happend???

How did you feel, what did you notice?? What were the first symptoms to come and how long did they last?? Just helps those of us who need to know what to expect...

Also- please share BETA numbers with us too...

Mine were:

15 dpo- 153

18 dpo- 415

March 25, 2008

Hi Lori,

First of all congratulations on your BFP!! I am wishing you tons and megatron tons of sticky dust. And your numbers are awesome.

I didn't have a clue that I was preg this time because I didn't have any major signs. I did have some minor AF like cramps from 9 - 10 DPOs. I just randomly tested at 11DPO because I was sure that I was not preggo.

11DPO - BFP - Not many symptoms at that point.

12DPO - That is when I started noticing major symptoms. I started getting nauseous mid day if I waited too long to eat, and heartburn after eating certain foods. Then my nipples started getting really sensitive. Sensitive to smells.

13DPO - 15 DPO - Same as above - Kept taking HPTs and they were getting each day.

16 - 19 DPO - My symptoms kind of disappeared. I was so freaked out because I thought for sure that this meant I was having another MC because that is what happened last time. My dr's appt was scheduled for Tuesday which was 19DPO and I was so nervous that I told her that I didn't have a good feeling because my symptoms had gone away.

19 DPO - HCG - 2,393 / progesterone - 82. I was so happy, but still nervous!

21DPO - HCG - 5,178 / progesterone - 104

I am not scheduled to take a third beta

The only other thing that I have noticed is that they veins on my hands and legs have gotten very pronounced and my nipples are starting to look different ( TMI..I know) and when I brush my teeth/tongue, I tend to gag.

Still no other major symptoms and I am still nervous. My first offical OBG appt is on 3/31 and I hope that we can see something.

I hope this helps!

March 25, 2008

Hmm lets see if I can remember...hehe.

1-6DPO or so, my nipples hurt bad, lots of CM, and I think thats about it, oh and skin breakout.

6-9DPO - nothing to much skin breakout thats about it, CM was still creamy and lots of it, and gassy. Had my progesterone test done on 6DPO and came back 14.3, they said it was fine, but my new OB nurse once finding out pregnant put me on meds, which im soo thankful for, its giving me more confidence.

10-12DPO - nipples started hurting again, gassy, and on 12DPO woke up and my temp shot up A LOT, and so I tested and got a faint BFP. I started Prometrium vaginally once a night that night and will take it all the way through my first trimester.

13DPO - another BFP, and same symptoms

14DPO - another BFP and getting darker, same symptoms getting more tired.

15DPO - now (im 5weeks 3days pregnant, 24DPO) nipples are killer because of natural progesterone and meds, lots of CM from meds, lower back ache off and on, WAY more tired, gassy still, heartburn like crazy, and I used to get heartburn months and months back but when I started drinking milk once a night it started to go away, and I didnt have to eat TUMs, now even with drinking milk once a night I get BAD heartburn. I ate lunch today and had one bite of something NOT spicey and heartburn started right then, its crazy. I drink LOTS and LOTS of water. I get hungry quicker. Nauseas in mornings after protein shakes, but not to bad, then nauseas after other meals as well, never have gotten sick. Skin breakout off and on, bloated, and thats about it so far, oh and like JoJo I tend to gag when brushing my teeth/tongue as well.

I am still nervous as I had an early miscarriage last cycle (Round 4 Clomid) @ 5weeks, but I didnt have a good feeling with that pregnancy, this one I do have a good feeling.

I will know more on April 3rd when I have my first ultrasound and prenatal visit @ 10am. Cant wait.

I didnt do Betas, my doctors office only does them if spotting occurs.

Also this was my 5th round of Clomid, and I ovulated SUPER late CD31, because of the m/c last cycle.

Hope this helps in some way to someone!

Lots of love!!!

March 25, 2008

Well at around 6 dpo I started getting these funny cramps that felt like AF like cramps but maybe not as strong. I was convinced AF was on her way. I was so tired the week before AF was due it was ridiculous!! I took an HPT on 9 dpo and 10 dpo and both were negative but on 11 dpo I got a faint positive. At this point in time these cramps were quite consistent and it felt like AF was seriously going to start. I had this weird pulling sensation until about 20 dpo where it felt like if I moved too fast my uterus was going to be ripped out...very weird. 11DPO- HCG 20, 15 DPO- HCG-326 Progesterone-60. My boobs felt sore starting around 8 DPO and still are sore to this day and I am 6 weeks 5 days. I did notice that my smell seemed to change around 10 dpo as well...the DH said that it was like I had the nose of a dog lol! Cramping went away around 13 dpo. The first week I was starving and couldn't eat enough then all of sudden around week 5 I lost my appetite completely and nausea kicked in hard core. I have yet to throw up (knock on wood) but am very nauseous. The thought of any type of meat just makes me want to hurl. I like to eat things that are cold and yummy like yogurt and fruit and macaroni salad. I have lost 3 pounds so far due to the nausea. Still get pulling sensation in the uterus off and on. Oh and my sex drive went through the floor. We used to have sex everyday and now maybe every second day if I can convince the DH to do it before 8:00 because afterwards I am too tired. I am exhausted all of the time. Another thing I should mention is the sore backs. I started getting a sore lower back from 14 dpo. The doctors tell me this is normal. It gets worse if I walk or stand for long periods of time so I have to try and do a little bit of both.

March 25, 2008

Ohhh and I forgot to mention that I have heartburn from hell!! lol

March 25, 2008

You and me both with the darn heartburn!!!

My sex drive is insane, but yet to have sex, im scared to death! I know I know, its just it scares me. Till I get a clean bill of health on April 3rd im just scared to, but OMG I want to sooooo bad, I have DREAMs about it all the time...haha, its crazy!!!!

March 25, 2008

I am so tired that it is the last thing on my mind. The poor hubby...we have been having sex though since 14 dpo. So far so good but I find it feels fuller in there or something..kinda hard to explain... feels different anyway!

March 25, 2008

Im tired as well and im sure if it came down to it I would be like hmmm im to tired....haha. As the days roll on I get more and more and more tired, and the heartburn gets worse, but im soo happy either way :)

Im excited to find out on April 3rd if there is a heartbeat and if there is just one or 2 in there :)

I cant wait to hear about yours too!!!

March 25, 2008

Tomorrow is the big day for us!

March 25, 2008

Hi Lori!

Congrats on your BFP sweetie! Here are the symptoms I noticed:

8-9 dpo: very hot! Hot flashes and dizziness

10 dpo: Temp shot up to 98.95 (rare for me) took a test and it was a positive!

10-13 dpo: kept testing until my doctor sent me for bloodwork! lol :)

13 dpo: HCG level was 129

15 dpo: HCG level was 355

Went for ultrasound at 6w2d and say heartbeat! Didnt have too many symptoms yet except slight cramping and sore boobs

At 7 weeks is when I relly noticed a big change. Very tired... words can not even explain. Nautious if I didnt eat every hour (oops!) Gassy (poor hubby!) Sore boobs and amounts of cm that I had never seen before.

Now at 13 weeks still notice sore breasts and aching in my uterus (think it's round ligament pain) My belly popped over the weekend and my appetite is through the roof. Dont really want sweets but needs lots of salty foods! I'm not nearly as tired as I was but I still go to bed around 9 (in the beginning I was in bed at 7:30!... again poor hubby!) Also have lots of cm still but I think thats normal!

Thats about it! Let me know if you have any questions! Sticky glue to you!

Liane, Good Luck tomorrow sweetie! I cant wait to hear :) Please keep us posted!

Hope this helps sweetie!

March 25, 2008

What a great idea! Thanks for sharing everyone,Will read this with interest.

I just can't wait to be in the TWW again.

March 26, 2008

WOW- thanks you guys!!! I keep thinking.. SYMPTOMS... where oh where have you gone? Its like there one minute, and not the next- on and off with those mild cramps- and I just feel gaggy- like I could puke if I was home and thought about it enough. Mostly now its just a fullness down there.....

And I wanna jump DH bones- Ive had dreams etc, but I wont let him come near me LOL- Im scared!

March 26, 2008

Liane you have an ultrasound today???

IM SOO FREAKING EXCITED I CAN HARDLY CONTAIN MYSELF...im dying to know how many are in there :)

Update: Dont like meat anymore, it makes me want to get sick. This has been slowly starting since late last week. I had some chicken and it was alright, and then Sunday had some meat and well couldnt eat all of it except the cooked turkey which I really think is all I can stomach, then Monday night had chicken wings yeah dont even want to think about that, Tuesday (last night), had steak, and OMG dont get me started, I couldnt hardly eat it but scarfed down the baked potatoe. So im stearing clear of meat. I drink my protein shakes every morning and I get 35g of protein, so atleast if thats all I get during right now thats more then not getting any :)

Maria, aww you are starting to show....YEAH!!!!! So cute!!

Lori, im the same way I want to have sex soo bad, and have so many dreams about it, and Im just to scared to do it, we are waiting 1 weeks 1day more, until our ultrasound and then we will if all is ok and they say its fine :)

Love ya ladies!

March 26, 2008

MARIA- I wanna see that baby bump- NOW! Change your picture- NO EXCUSES ;)

Jolene- I know I cannot wait until we get an all clear- and we can resume... ahem- you know :)

March 26, 2008

Oh I totally know what you mean...haha!

I cant wait to get the clear bill of health.

So 30 more minutes...hurry up people CALL!!!!!

I cant wait any longer...haha!!

March 26, 2008

Yay!! I am so happy for you all.

Keller0422, I know that you must be so proud of your baby bump! Congratulations!

Jolene, you symptoms are kicking in big time but we know that that is a wonderful sign that you your little one is doing well.

Liane, I am so happy that you are going in for your ultrasound and I know that you are going to be overwhelmed with joy to see that little heart beat!

Georgia, you will be in the 2WW again very soon and I am sending you tons of BFP dust your way.

Lori this is a great post and agree with you about the on again off again symptoms. I guess that is why I kept taking HPTs just to be sure I am still preggo!

March 26, 2008

Thanks JoJo :)

March 26, 2008

OK Ladies, I have a question....

Does everything taste bland to you??



Today (9DPO)my taste buds are shot. I cant taste anything Im eating?? Did you guys go through that during early stages???

March 26, 2008

I didnt personally go through this. Everything tastes the same to me, I just dont feel well after I eat, and cant stand the thought of most meat. Thats about it.

I hope this is it for you sweetie!!!

March 26, 2008

I didnt go through that either Sunny- if anything it was the opposite- somethings I dont want to even think about putting in my mouth, and once I find something that I really really like- it tastes like super good.... :) I do have a funny taste in my mouth sometimes though- like metallic.

Just to update both posts here are my beta numbers- I do not have to go back for any more betas unless there is a problem.

15dpo-153

18dpo-415

20dpo-923

They said that looks good- since it only has to double technically every 72 hours and this doubled in 47 hours... so they were pleased. I go in for an ultrasound on Weds the 2nd for I guess just to be sure that there is a baby in there....IM nervous about that- but excited also.

Thank you all so much for the support the past few days especially.... :)

March 26, 2008

I cant wait sweetie there will be a baby in there thats for sure!

Im soo nervous about mine on Thursday April 3rd. Im starting to get impatient...haha. I just want to know what to be prepared for 1 or 2, Im not even thinking 3, that scares the ever living daylights out of me.

Love ya!

March 26, 2008

LOL Jolene- that would be cool- triplets!

IM thrilled with just ONE :) But will gladly take 2 :) I better take a cushion incase DH falls over at the ultrasound LOL :)

I cannot wait to hear about yours either- Ithink they will be able to see more on yours than mine. I will only be 5 weeks 6 days- so ALMOST 6 weeks... what on earth could they see :)

I CANT WAIT- only a week for me today- and a week for you tomorrow ;) Itll be here before we know it- jsut gotta get to the weekend, cause that takes a chunk out of the wait ;)

March 26, 2008

I couldnt do triplets, i will def cry, and you would need a room full of padding for hubby he would totally pass out...haha. I would def be crying...haha, triplets just isnt for me.

I was scared to do Clomid because of the fact of multiples but I had no choice with not ovulating on my own.

So twins or 1 will be great for us, 1 better, but either we will be blessed and happy :)

I cant wait till you go sweetie, and I cant wait till I go. So exciting. Its going to come fast, but seems like it will take FOREVER thats for sure...haha. I will be 6weeks 5days that day. But for both they will be great and will be able to see a good bit :)

Lots of love

Banner_07