Getting strongly positive tests every morning. Not sure what my problem is, but I guess it's because of the m/c. Usually, when I get my positive tests, I certainly still worry, but I never doubt that I'm actually pregnant. This time I sort of feel like, maybe I'm pregnant, maybe I'm not. I don't FEEL pregnant. It's really weird. Usually I want to tell everyone right away, and this time (other than with you guys) I have no urge whatsoever to blurt out my news. I guess I'm just gun shy after what happened last time - that had never happened to me before.
So now I'm debating whether to call the doctor and ask for a ton of early stuff - HcG, progesterone testing, early u/s, etc. I'm thinking it won't really do any good anyway, so maybe I should just try to push the whole thing out of my mind, wait for my first appointment (which my doctor does at 8 weeks) and see the u/s then. I know for a fact she will do an u/s for me at my 8-week appointment. Is there any point in trying to go in earlier?
Oh, yeah, and some of you have asked about what my due date would be. So, I know I ovulated late, so I don't want to go by LMP. I ran out of OPKs before getting a positive (they were getting pretty dark though), but my best guess is that I ovulated on Friday two weeks ago, which would make me exactly 4 weeks today (and that would mean that I got my positive on the very first day the early tests can turn positive. I took one the day before that was negative.) On that assumption, I would be due on July 9th.
So anyway, that's the story. Thanks for listening!
oh, Jennifer, i am so glad the testing continues to be reassuring. I have to confess that this time around for me I continued to test for a very, very, very long time just to see those dark lines and I totally didn't 'believe' it for a long time. I think it is just self protection after hurting so much. I also know i didn't let myself get emotionally attatched until after the 13 first screening u/s when we saw little one wiggling and got so much reassurance from that. even then it was several more weeks and i just now since about 18 weeks am willing to 'spread the news' openly. I think the reserved stance you have is totally normal. that is just my recent experience and all that stemming from taking a long ttc and a 8wk m/c followed by another 6 mo ttc this little bean. it is such science but also such a gigantic mental game as well. hang in there sweetie. i am sure all will be fine and can't wait until your first u/s. maybe go ahead and call the doc, i would, and let the know and get on the calendar for your appointment. definitely do that even if they still say wait til 8 wks at least you will be under care for a new pg, yk?
Hi Jennifer - Just wanted to say I'm so glad you keep getting positives. I am praying this one sticks for you and you end up with a healthy beautiful baby 9 months from now. I have been keeping you in my thoughts and prayers since your m/c. I don't know if you remember, but when I was going through my PPD a few months ago you wrote the nicest message of encouragement to me, and so I want to share some encouragement with you now! :) Let us know how things progress - Melissa DD 12/03 DD 6/05 DS 5/07 DS 5/09
I would suggest at least getting your progesterone tested. If it does come back low, the sooner you get on a progesterone supplement, the better. Also, 9 am and fasting will give you the most accurate results, so if you can get to the lab close to that time it's best. I know all too well the feeling you're having after m/c. It's hard to get too excited in case it happens again. It's like we want to protect ourselves, but even with that if we do m/c again it's still painful. So you may as well enjoy each day of being pg. The dark tests are a good sign. Wishing you luck.
Mom to 3 boys, 3 girls, and hoping for a tiebreaker soon.
Steven 21, Juliana 20, Andrew 17, Carina 12, Michaela 10, Daniel 6 - all born at home
Jen, that is *exactly* how I felt when I was pg with Pippa after having my m/c at 11 weeks. Exactly. It was like, "Well, I know *technically* I could be called pregnant, but I'm not *really* pregnant until I see a beating heart." Thankfully, mama's confidence in a pregnancy has nothing to do with baby thriving :) Sounds like things are going great, but if it will ease your mind, why not go for an early US? Isn't that standard after a m/c anyway? I had one with Pippa and it did a world of good for my state of mind.
So glad things are looking good though, even if you're having trouble believing it.
