NanceXToo Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 So, a week ago there was nothing but a yolk sac. Today, there was a fetal pole and a heartbeat! The gestational sac had grown more and the fluid had increased. This is all definitely progress and I'm very happy about it, because the alternative of no heartbeat would have been pretty devastating! BUT I am also still pretty concerned, because the baby only measured 5 weeks 6 days, and going by my last period, I should be 7 weeks 3 days today. So that's pretty behind, I think, for it to be measuring, even though I ovulate around cd18! And the heart rate was only 82, which I think is pretty low. When I looked up what a heart rate should be at 6 weeks I got a whole list of people saying their baby's heart rate at 6 weeks measured anywhere from like 100 to 130ish. So, I still just don't know what to expect or think. My doctor said again, "There's progress. I still can't PROMISE everything will be okay. I wish I could wave a magic wand and put you safely at the 12 week mark. But really all you can do is keep doing what you're doing- keep taking your progesterone and metformin- and hurry up and wait." She was going to have me come back in two weeks to check it again. I asked her if she could maybe do it in one week instead as the waiting is really nerve-wracking and she said OK. :D So, once again, I'll see what happens in another week. Thank you for your continued prayers, good thoughts, well wishes, etc., and please continue to send them my way! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catz Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 :grouphug::D Continuing to be cautiously optimistic for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AvasMom Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 :thumbup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan C. Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 Sticky baby prayers! Glad there was a heartbeat and fetal pole. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovinmomma Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 :grouphug: Here's to this weeks good news! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ewe Mama Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 :grouphug: Will continue praying for you and your little one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heatherwith4 Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 Glad you got good news. I'm still praying. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oakblossoms Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 Your provider sounds loving. I think that must be vital right now. Your in my prayers. Please make sure to get your rest and take it easy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justLisa Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 Stick baby stick! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HelenNotOfTroy Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 :party::grouphug: I hope we will be able to continue to post happy smilies for you for 9 more months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impish Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 Keeping you in my prayers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mykdsmomy Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 This is great news :) We will all continue to pray and send happy sticky baby thoughts your way :) :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthwestMom Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 :grouphug::grouphug: Come on little baby! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twigs Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lorisuewho Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 I'm happy for you! I'm praying too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonshineLearner Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 Sticky, Sticky, Sticky Baby!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather in OK Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 Hooray for good news! :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truscifi Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 :hurray: and more good thoughts coming your way this week! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mumto2 Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 Great news! :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In the Rain Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 Your provider sounds loving. I think that must be vital right now. Your in my prayers. Please make sure to get your rest and take it easy. :iagree: Your doctor sounds great. I'll keep you in my prayers this week. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momto2Cs Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers! This sounds a lot more positive than last week. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairfarmhand Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 cautiously optimistic. still praying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annie G Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 :thumbup: Good news this week! Praying for next week's to be even better! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 I'll keep praying for you and the baby, Nance! I'm glad you're going back again next week -- it would have been torture having to wait 2 weeks. Try to lie down and rest as much as is humanly possible! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Word Nerd Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 I'm glad for the good news and will continue to pray. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pfamilygal Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 That's exactly what happened to me with our last pregnancy. I'd had two mc prior to that pg, and I was terrified. HR was 85 at the first sono, and by my count the baby was supposed to be 7 wks. 1 wk later the HR was up and she turned 2 last week. Praying, babe! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NanceXToo Posted September 12, 2012 Author Share Posted September 12, 2012 That's exactly what happened to me with our last pregnancy. I'd had two mc prior to that pg, and I was terrified. HR was 85 at the first sono, and by my count the baby was supposed to be 7 wks. 1 wk later the HR was up and she turned 2 last week. Praying, babe! I really love stories like this! They make me feel more hopeful! I hope my story turns out the same way! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I talk to the trees Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 :grouphug: Sending lots of happy, healthy baby vibes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peaceful Isle Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 I really love stories like this! They make me feel more hopeful! I hope my story turns out the same way! I hope so too!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swellmomma Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 I am cautiously optomistic for you. Progress is progress and I will continue to pray for that bub to stay put growing well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happyhomemaker25 Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 Great news and I love, love, love your Dr. How wonderful she sounds. I will be praying for you and baby! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 I'm so happy to hear your news. Will continue to pray. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadianmumof5 Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 One step at a time and so far, so good :001_smile: Continued prayers for you. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mimm Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 :grouphug: So glad to hear good news! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lab1 Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 I hope things continue to look up. My last baby measured weeks behind for some reason in an early U/S. If I hadn't had blood work at 4-5 weeks they would have changed my due date. He is a healthy two yr old now! He was always very small until this Summer and now he's average. His Pediatrician was confused at the huge sudden spike in growth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommyfaithe Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 Good news is good news...:grouphug: and loads of prayers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommymilkies Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 :grouphug: sounds like promising news! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pfamilygal Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 I really love stories like this! They make me feel more hopeful! I hope my story turns out the same way! Now that I'm thinking about it, I believe I had an early sono with Gabriel that showed a HR in the low 90's. I've had 5 miscarriages, so I was expecting one then. He's in kindergarten now :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justamouse Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 Still praying for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atozmom Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 Great news Nance! Continued prayers being sent your way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Entropymama Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 Yay! Thanks for the update, I was wondering what was happening. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WiseOwlKnits Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 That is awesome news!!! Remember, a measurement of by as little as a mm can be the difference between 7 weeks and 6 weeks. So try not to worry and know that you are being held up in prayer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pretty in Pink Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 Oh gosh, try to rest and relax mama! Rejoicing with you for this happy report and sending up sticky baby prayers for you! It sounds like you have a thoughtful and compassionate doctor, at least. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joanne Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 Thanks for the update. :grouphug: Thinking healthy baby thoughts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delaney Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 Well all I can say Nance is that they had better have SOME kind of suggestion for you if things do not stick because I think this is ridiculous. Crossing fingers and toes girl! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenL Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 Prayers are still with you, Nance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommy22alyns Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 :party: Keep us informed for next week too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuirkyKapers Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 Thanks for the update! Glad this appointment wasn't a downer. :grouphug: as you do more waiting.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tabrizia Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 I am cautiously optimistic for you. DD measured over a week behind where she should have been my first ultrasound with her. I have no clue how (I was keeping track and it was close to impossible for me to have gotten pregnant on the day that it would have had to happen for her to be at that gestational age). She is a happy cheerful little 3 1/2 year old now, and she arrived 2 days before the new due date, so apparently it was right, I just have no clue how! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwickimom Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 I had an u/s thinking I was 7 weeks and I measured 5w6d last week. We could see a yolk sac right away, but it took awhile to see the little bean. Like 3 straight minutes of her wiggling the wand around. I was starting to get worried. Then we found it and saw a hb. Anyways I googled away and asked some friends and found many people who's baby's measurements caught up to their first "due date" so it can be OK. Also I have read many cases of early u/s's being off or just plain wrong. I am not stressing over it since there was a hb. Hang in there, I can imagine the "what ifs" are torturous. I have only suffered 1 mc and so I am also a bit scared about what can happen. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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