cshell Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 So happy for you.... God is good!!;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WiseOwlKnits Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 That's awesome news!! I wish you a happy and healthy 9 months! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katiebug_1976 Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 (edited) I see a faint second line...it could be a positive. I would test again first thing in the morning and see what happens. ** Ok, I should have read some of the responses before I posted. Congrats!! I hope all goes well. I can understand your excitement...dh & I just found out baby #7 is on the way. Edited May 8, 2012 by Katiebug_1976 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindergretta Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 Yep! Oh and if you're by any chance overweight, that does, too! lol Lucky me! I *am* overweight! :lol: You are on my mind! :grouphug: You turn 7 weeks on my ds's 9th birthday. That has to be a good thing!!!! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sugarfoot Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 I'm so excited for you! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
besroma Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 That's wonderful!:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolphin Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 so happy, but also here for hugs and support during the waiting game. Been there, it is not fun, but you will get through it:grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NanceXToo Posted May 9, 2012 Author Share Posted May 9, 2012 (edited) It sure did take long enough but today, at 17 dpo (4w6d pregnant) I took another one of my dollar store pregnancy tests, which I haven't done since the morning of 15 dpo, and for the first time ever, it FINALLY looked significantly darker to me. Not as dark as the control line, but not so faint it worried me, at least! Attaching a pic of today's test by itself, and one next to the tests from 13 and 15 dpo for comparison. The one from 13 dpo is so light it doesn't even show up in the picture- it's there, but ridiculously faint. And today's is definitely darker than the one from 15 dpo! :) I guess those dollar store tests DO just take a long time to darken because my tests were taken from 10 dpo to 17 dpo! P.S. 16 more days until my ultrasound! :D P.S.S. In case I haven't said this, I am SO grateful for all of your encouragement, support, feedback, and just being there for/with me through all of this! :) And not just now but ever since my ectopic last summer. It means a lot to know there's always someone "there" who gets it and/or sympathizes and/or celebrates with you, even if they are "just" your Internet Buddies lol. ETA: Katie, congrats on your positive, too!!! Edited May 9, 2012 by NanceXToo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cassy Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 :001_smile: Ah, what a beautiful sight! I'm so excited for you! Cassy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classical Country Mama Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 It sure did take long enough but today, at 17 dpo (4w6d pregnant) I took another one of my dollar store pregnancy tests, which I haven't done since the morning of 15 dpo, and for the first time ever, it FINALLY looked significantly darker to me. Not as dark as the control line, but not so faint it worried me, at least! Attaching a pic of today's test by itself, and one next to the tests from 13 and 15 dpo for comparison. The one from 13 dpo is so light it doesn't even show up in the picture- it's there, but ridiculously faint. And today's is definitely darker than the one from 15 dpo! :) I guess those dollar store tests DO just take a long time to darken because my tests were taken from 10 dpo to 17 dpo! P.S. 16 more days until my ultrasound! :D P.S.S. In case I haven't said this, I am SO grateful for all of your encouragement, support, feedback, and just being there for/with me through all of this! :) And not just now but ever since my ectopic last summer. It means a lot to know there's always someone "there" who gets it and/or sympathizes and/or celebrates with you, even if they are "just" your Internet Buddies lol. ETA: Katie, congrats on your positive, too!!! Hey, while you're up taking pictures, how 'bout a quick walk around the block? :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NanceXToo Posted May 9, 2012 Author Share Posted May 9, 2012 Hey, while you're up taking pictures, how 'bout a quick walk around the block? :D Oh, to the Chinese take out place, you mean??? :lol: j/k. It's been raining for days, and cold, too. Today says mostly cloudy with 40 percent chance of scattered showers and a high of 72, so I might be able to fit a walk in sometime today! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
besroma Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 I can see the difference. SO happy for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houseofkids&pets Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 :hurray::hurray: I know the torture of waiting for the ultrasound when you have a history of ectopic pregnancies. Hang in there! You know we are all praying for you!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalliemorgan Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 Just checked back in with you. Wow, I miss a lot when I skip a couple days! So....Congratulations! I am so happy for you! As are the other thousands that have been following this...this kid has been the most heavily anticipated baby I have ever seen :) Talk about starting off with a bang! ;) And of course...the party scene! :party: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katiebug_1976 Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 It sure did take long enough but today, at 17 dpo (4w6d pregnant) I took another one of my dollar store pregnancy tests, which I haven't done since the morning of 15 dpo, and for the first time ever, it FINALLY looked significantly darker to me. Not as dark as the control line, but not so faint it worried me, at least! Attaching a pic of today's test by itself, and one next to the tests from 13 and 15 dpo for comparison. The one from 13 dpo is so light it doesn't even show up in the picture- it's there, but ridiculously faint. And today's is definitely darker than the one from 15 dpo! :) I guess those dollar store tests DO just take a long time to darken because my tests were taken from 10 dpo to 17 dpo! P.S. 16 more days until my ultrasound! :D P.S.S. In case I haven't said this, I am SO grateful for all of your encouragement, support, feedback, and just being there for/with me through all of this! :) And not just now but ever since my ectopic last summer. It means a lot to know there's always someone "there" who gets it and/or sympathizes and/or celebrates with you, even if they are "just" your Internet Buddies lol. ETA: Katie, congrats on your positive, too!!! Hey Nance, I can definately see the line now! :D Congrats!! I hope all goes well and you are blessed with a happy, healthy baby! I just joined the social group you started, so it will be fun keeping up with how things progress. Wishing you LOTS of patience...I think that is the hardest part! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ibbygirl Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 It sure did take long enough but today, at 17 dpo (4w6d pregnant) I took another one of my dollar store pregnancy tests, which I haven't done since the morning of 15 dpo, and for the first time ever, it FINALLY looked significantly darker to me. Not as dark as the control line, but not so faint it worried me, at least! Attaching a pic of today's test by itself, and one next to the tests from 13 and 15 dpo for comparison. The one from 13 dpo is so light it doesn't even show up in the picture- it's there, but ridiculously faint. And today's is definitely darker than the one from 15 dpo! :) I guess those dollar store tests DO just take a long time to darken because my tests were taken from 10 dpo to 17 dpo! P.S. 16 more days until my ultrasound! :D P.S.S. In case I haven't said this, I am SO grateful for all of your encouragement, support, feedback, and just being there for/with me through all of this! :) And not just now but ever since my ectopic last summer. It means a lot to know there's always someone "there" who gets it and/or sympathizes and/or celebrates with you, even if they are "just" your Internet Buddies lol. ETA: Katie, congrats on your positive, too!!! Woot! Looks good! 16 days is just around the corner! Congratulations mama! :party: :hurray: :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindergretta Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 Lovely line!!!!! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolphin Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 It sure did take long enough but today, at 17 dpo (4w6d pregnant) I took another one of my dollar store pregnancy tests, which I haven't done since the morning of 15 dpo, and for the first time ever, it FINALLY looked significantly darker to me. Not as dark as the control line, but not so faint it worried me, at least! Attaching a pic of today's test by itself, and one next to the tests from 13 and 15 dpo for comparison. The one from 13 dpo is so light it doesn't even show up in the picture- it's there, but ridiculously faint. And today's is definitely darker than the one from 15 dpo! :) I guess those dollar store tests DO just take a long time to darken because my tests were taken from 10 dpo to 17 dpo! P.S. 16 more days until my ultrasound! :D P.S.S. In case I haven't said this, I am SO grateful for all of your encouragement, support, feedback, and just being there for/with me through all of this! :) And not just now but ever since my ectopic last summer. It means a lot to know there's always someone "there" who gets it and/or sympathizes and/or celebrates with you, even if they are "just" your Internet Buddies lol. ETA: Katie, congrats on your positive, too!!! After my break I get this more than ever! I am really happy for you Nance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoo Keeper Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 Congrats to Nancy and to Katie! :party: Now let's all pick out some curriculum for the new babies...:lol: Lots of babies, and lots of books; it's all good.:001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NanceXToo Posted May 10, 2012 Author Share Posted May 10, 2012 Thanks, all! 15 more days... :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ibbygirl Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 Thanks, all! 15 more days... :D Yay! You'll be hearing your baby's heartbeat soon! :) :grouphug::grouphug: Play lots of soothing music and take nice soothing baths with lit candles so you can be tension free and calm and baby will be happy too. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denisemomof4 Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 Was able to get today's results! 11 dpo: 34.28 13 dpo: 58.49 15 dpo: 131.31! They more than doubled this time!!!! :001_smile::001_smile::001_smile: I am SO HAPPY for you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heatherwith4 Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 Yay! I love the darker line! :p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Inna* Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 Congratulations! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Nyssa Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 Congratulations! :001_smile::001_smile::001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NanceXToo Posted May 11, 2012 Author Share Posted May 11, 2012 Yay! You'll be hearing your baby's heartbeat soon! :) :grouphug::grouphug: I sure hope so! 14 days to go! Unfortunately, I've now got a killer sore throat. Need to call the dr when they open and find out what I'm allowed to take for it. But in more fun news, at 5w1d if all is well the baby has gone from being the size of an orange seed to the size of a sweet pea lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starr Posted May 11, 2012 Share Posted May 11, 2012 I sure hope so! 14 days to go! Unfortunately, I've now got a killer sore throat. Need to call the dr when they open and find out what I'm allowed to take for it. But in more fun news, at 5w1d if all is well the baby has gone from being the size of an orange seed to the size of a sweet pea lol. This is going to be fun, the weekly size comparisons of your baby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ibbygirl Posted May 11, 2012 Share Posted May 11, 2012 I sure hope so! 14 days to go! Unfortunately, I've now got a killer sore throat. Need to call the dr when they open and find out what I'm allowed to take for it. But in more fun news, at 5w1d if all is well the baby has gone from being the size of an orange seed to the size of a sweet pea lol. Awwww and what a sweet pea it is!! :001_wub: Ask your doctor if you're allowed to take oregano oil while preggers. It's GREAT for colds and knocks them out quick. I take it when I get a sore throat and many times I'm well by the next day. It's natural too, but herbal so you should have your doctor's okay first. In the meantime you can gargle with warm water and salt for the pain and that won't harm you or the baby. Feel better mama! :grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NanceXToo Posted May 12, 2012 Author Share Posted May 12, 2012 This is going to be fun, the weekly size comparisons of your baby. Yeah I love reading about how it changes and grows! :) Awwww and what a sweet pea it is!! :001_wub: Ask your doctor if you're allowed to take oregano oil while preggers. It's GREAT for colds and knocks them out quick. I take it when I get a sore throat and many times I'm well by the next day. It's natural too, but herbal so you should have your doctor's okay first. In the meantime you can gargle with warm water and salt for the pain and that won't harm you or the baby. Feel better mama! :grouphug::grouphug: Thanks, Ibby! It's still sore but no worse than yesterday so hopefully it won't get any worse than this. Gargling with warm water and salt is a good idea! Well, I'm down to under two weeks to wait for my ultrasound...13 more days to go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ibbygirl Posted May 12, 2012 Share Posted May 12, 2012 Yeah I love reading about how it changes and grows! :) Thanks, Ibby! It's still sore but no worse than yesterday so hopefully it won't get any worse than this. Gargling with warm water and salt is a good idea! Well, I'm down to under two weeks to wait for my ultrasound...13 more days to go! Woo hoo!!! :party: :hurray: :thumbup: :cheers2: to your little bean! Feel better sweetheart! Happy Mother's Day too! :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NanceXToo Posted May 13, 2012 Author Share Posted May 13, 2012 Ugh sore throat got so bad last night that it was painful to swallow and radiated into my ears and I couldn't even sleep. I took extra vitamin c, water, and ate some honey. Dh went to Walmart at 12:30 AM and bought me Tylenol and chloroseptic spray. He proceeded to give me four sprays of the stuff (it said to do 5) which I swallowed- and then saw it said to keep it on affected area for 15 seconds and then spit it out!!! I freaked out and called poison control, which I've never done in my life, because I was afraid it would be harmful to the baby, and a very nice nurse named Michelle assured me it wouldn't be and that I'd have to swallow more than what was in the whole bottle for it to do any real harm. So then I slept better. My throat still hurts this morning when I swallow though. But only 12 more days til the ultrasound! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starr Posted May 13, 2012 Share Posted May 13, 2012 Isn't it funny how we freak out when we're pregnant? Gargle that salt water and you'll be feeling better soon. Can't wait for the ultrasound update. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ma23peas Posted May 13, 2012 Share Posted May 13, 2012 Chew a zinc tablet and wash it down wuth orange juice..do not drink anything for 30 minutes...the combo greatly relieves sore throats! Feel better! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NanceXToo Posted May 14, 2012 Author Share Posted May 14, 2012 (edited) I was going to call my dr at 9 this morning when they opened. Instead at 2 AM when I again couldn't sleep and felt like I was swallowing razor blades and both ears were hurting worse, I had dh take me to the ER. My throat was swollen and both ears infected (one he had a hard time looking at, it was nearly swollen shut). He (the ER doc who said he's a dad of 12!!) gave me a one time oral dose of steroids to jumpstart things, a bottle of ear drops I have to use for five days- two drops each ear four times a day. A starter dose of antibiotics and a prescription for more. And two vicodin to go for pain and a prescription for more to use as needed. By 3:40 AM I'd had all those first doses. My husband is at the pharmacy now filling my prescriptions. My ears are marginally better this morning, throat still very bad. Hope by the end of the day I notice improvement there. They said none of this stuff would be harmful to the baby. Hopefully they are right. In brighter news, I'm one day closer to my ultrasound. 11 days to go! Edited May 14, 2012 by NanceXToo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom-ninja. Posted May 14, 2012 Share Posted May 14, 2012 Chew on whole cloves. It will numb your throat. You can also chew on grated ginger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ibbygirl Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 I was going to call my dr at 9 this morning when they opened. Instead at 2 AM when I again couldn't sleep and felt like I was swallowing razor blades and both ears were hurting worse, I had dh take me to the ER. My throat was swollen and both ears infected (one he had a hard time looking at, it was nearly swollen shut). He (the ER doc who said he's a dad of 12!!) gave me a one time oral dose of steroids to jumpstart things, a bottle of ear drops I have to use for five days- two drops each ear four times a day. A starter dose of antibiotics and a prescription for more. And two vicodin to go for pain and a prescription for more to use as needed. By 3:40 AM I'd had all those first doses. My husband is at the pharmacy now filling my prescriptions. My ears are marginally better this morning, throat still very bad. Hope by the end of the day I notice improvement there. They said none of this stuff would be harmful to the baby. Hopefully they are right. In brighter news, I'm one day closer to my ultrasound. 11 days to go! :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Oh sweetie, I"m sorry you're in so much pain and going through all of this! That stinks. I hope the meds the doc gave you works soon and you can get some relief. I hope you're able to get some rest. My thoughts and prayers are with you! :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NanceXToo Posted May 15, 2012 Author Share Posted May 15, 2012 :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Oh sweetie, I"m sorry you're in so much pain and going through all of this! That stinks. I hope the meds the doc gave you works soon and you can get some relief. I hope you're able to get some rest. My thoughts and prayers are with you! :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Thanks, Ibby! :) Today is a definite improvement over yesterday, though still definitely not feeling well. Hopefully it'll just keep getting better quickly from here! One (hopefully) good thing to come out of it though was that I called my OB's office yesterday to let them know what had happened and what the ER doctor prescribed and to make sure they were good with all of that. The Physician's Assistant ended up answering the phone which never happens, and she said it all sounded fine and she hoped I felt better. Then she asked how things were going with the pregnancy, if I had any cramping, spotting, etc and we chatted a minute about the pregnancy and my upcoming appointment (10 more days!!) Then I asked her if there was any way she'd do just one more blood test for my HCG levels just to see where things stood as they had risen normally initially but seemed on the low side. She said sure, no problem, and that they should have risen quite a bit by now, and she sent me in for one last test yesterday afternoon. I should get those results this morning, and hopefully my levels are nice and high now! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delaney Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 Hope you feel better soon! I am counting the days until we....I mean you go for that ultrasound. Will you be videoing so we can live it with you?:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NanceXToo Posted May 15, 2012 Author Share Posted May 15, 2012 HCG levels still more than doubling every two days! 11 dpo: 34.28 13 dpo: 58.49 15 dpo: 131.31 22 dpo: 1,832 :) Just have to wait out ten more days until the ultrasound now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvnlattes Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 :hurray: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FairyMom Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 HCG levels still more than doubling every two days! 11 dpo: 34.28 13 dpo: 58.49 15 dpo: 131.31 22 dpo: 1,832 :) Just have to wait out ten more days until the ultrasound now! :party: So happy for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hsmamainva Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 HCG levels still more than doubling every two days! 11 dpo: 34.28 13 dpo: 58.49 15 dpo: 131.31 22 dpo: 1,832 :) Just have to wait out ten more days until the ultrasound now! Nice numbers!! :party: I hope the next 10 days pass quickly for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheTwinsMom1 Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 Congrats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ibbygirl Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 HCG levels still more than doubling every two days! 11 dpo: 34.28 13 dpo: 58.49 15 dpo: 131.31 22 dpo: 1,832 :) Just have to wait out ten more days until the ultrasound now! Woo Hoo!!!! Looking real good mama! :hurray: Feel better! :grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houseofkids&pets Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 :party::party: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa in the UP of MI Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 Just seeing this thread for the first time. I am so thrilled for you, Nance!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heatherwith4 Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 Hooray! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5forMe Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 Congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErinE Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 HCG levels still more than doubling every two days! 11 dpo: 34.28 13 dpo: 58.49 15 dpo: 131.31 22 dpo: 1,832 :) Just have to wait out ten more days until the ultrasound now! Yay! That's fantastic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NanceXToo Posted May 16, 2012 Author Share Posted May 16, 2012 Thanks, all! It's hard not to still worry a little when you read about so many other women having levels way into the 5,000's or more by this stage, but all I can do is reassure myself that they are rising/doubling like they should and wait to see that heartbeat! 9 more days to go, at least it's a single digit wait now! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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