Only 2 more sleeps until our first scan on Thursday! I'm excited but absolutely and utterly terrified at the same time. I'm so scared they won't find a baby tucked up in there. Is this normal? I know I shouldn't be thinking like that, after all my HCG levels are nice and high (Fridays BT at 6w4d was 47,662) and the MS is still awful. I have been so sick. And Saturday I slept from 10.30pm, woke at 7.30am to take my meds and went back to sleep waking up at 12.10pm! Holy moly! I NEVER do that, I'm an early riser in general and not a daytime sleeper but obviously my body needed it. So I certainly have all the symptoms of a healthy pregnancy but I'm still terrified! The HG was trying to drag me into more baby shops over the weekend but all of a sudden I've become resistant to buying anything. I just want to see that healthy heartbeat before I invest anything more into this dream. Does this make any sense?
At least I have acupuncture today which I am HOPING he will be able to do something to help me get through the days with this morning sickness. This baby must be a boy because surely a little girl wouldn't do this to her mumma . . . and besides, baby has my husbands appetite - cheeseburgers, fries, no fruit, fizzy drinks, pies . . . gotta be a boy!
Sending prayers and good thoughts for a great scan! Your numbers are awesome... and even the m/s is a great sign. (my m/s this time around was a lot more intense than my two m/c pregnancies)
ReplyDeleteAnd I totally get not wanting to do any shopping for baby early on. I don't believe in jinxes, but I didn't want to have to pack stuff away if things went bad. I think that's why it's taken me so long to finish the nursery.
Hi, I just wanted to introduce myself, because I'm in almost exactly the same position: I finally got a BFP, and I'm extremely nervously waiting for my first ultrasound on Friday. All of your recent posts describe exactly how I'm feeling (except for the morning sickness parts - I'm completely exhausted, and a little nauseated, but haven't thrown up yet). I hope things go well with your scan! It's nice to know there's someone else out there who's feeling the same things. I'll keep my fingers crossed for you : )
ReplyDeleteMy first appointment is next week and I feel the same way so it must be normal ;) Nervous, anxious, excited, scared to death, nauseous.. Definitely pregnant!
ReplyDeleteCompletely normal Haidee, even for someone who hasnt had trouble conceiving. I am sure though, that on Thursday you will be watching your healthy lil bubba on the ultrasound :o)
ReplyDeleteAnd bubs appetite sounds like both of mine during the MS stage - BOYS!! Eat what makes you feel better atm xox
I bawled my eyes out during my first scan. I actually didn't have one until 12wks cause I was just so frightened of what they would tell me. When DH asked me why I was crying I said cause I couldn't see the heart beating....and he pointed it out to me (the person scanning had left the room)...then i cried some more cause i could see it :)
ReplyDeleteIts a hugely emotional time...(and yes my little girl did all of the above...we were worried she was going to look like a cheeseburger I ate so many of them).
It's absolutely normal. I'm 13 weeks now and am still so nervous something will go wrong! I had 7 and 8 week scan and both times I prepared for the worst as it had happened before but it was all good :) I'd definitely take MS and HCG rises as a very good sign and good luck for tommorrow. Enjoy seeing the little heartbeat flicker away :)
ReplyDeleteYay for just a couple more nights' sleep until you get to see your baby!! I'm sorry that your MS is so bad and I really hope that the acupuncture helps!
ReplyDeleteI go back in on Friday morning for my 2nd scan. EEeeek!! And my appetite is about opposite of yours - the only thing that sounds REALLY good to me is fruit!!
I was nervous before any scan I had, and I didn't have fertility problems. So, what you are feeling is completely normal! Good luck on Thursday.
ReplyDeleteHi! I've never commented before but wanted to share a tip for morning sickness. I'm a RN in the ER and a doctor told me to take vitamin B6 for nausea. I called my OB and they recommend a B6 and a unisom tablet. Which is crazy, since I'm already exhausted. I only take the unisom at night but so far I haven't been nauseous and I'm about 8 weeks. The first two pregnancies I was throwing up so much I burst blood vessels in my eye so this is a welcome respite. Call your doctor and see if it's ok for you to take but it's really helped me. Have a happy scan!
ReplyDeleteYou're completely normal. Especially after everything you've gone through. It sounds like everything is going perfectly, though. Good luck for your scan! Thinking of you.
ReplyDeleteThinking of you right now. Hopefully acupuncture will help you out if only for a little while. Hopefully the time flies and the scan shows you exactly what you want to see!
ReplyDeleteThe scan is going to be amazing and it's very normal to be scared. Get use to the sleep because you will do lots of it.
ReplyDeleteI know your first scan will be perfect and amazing! I had horrible morning sickeness, too. I'm just now starting to get it under control at 23 weeks. The Zofran prescription from the doc has done wonders! :)
ReplyDeleteI feel guilty when I write about the misery part of it, too. It doesn't make me any less shocked, grateful and happy to be pregnant. I finally decided that it's my blog, so I'll just be honest about what I'm going through. And you know, other expecting IFers had lots of good advice and ecouragement! :)
Thank you so much for your Blog - It has been so helpful and reassuring. I am a week behind you, my first scan is next Thursday and already I am feeling very anxious and just a little excited after waiting for over 10 years for this very special little person.All the best for Thursday :)
ReplyDeleteFROM GURLEE: No worries! Everything is going to be just fine :)
ReplyDeleteI am impressed with your ability to even buy one baby related item. That is way to scary for me!!
(Sorry Gurlee, I accidentally hit delete so posting it on your behalf! Man, I am doing some stupid things lately!)