[wannabigbabybelly]

Sounds like a really strong healthy pregnancy under way!!!

[futuremom2b]

Starflower when is your US scheduled for and remember to update us, me and bigbelly will be thinking about you!

[Starflower]

Oct 16th!

I will let you know how it goes. I will 5 weeks this Friday.

No symptoms of pregnancy though. It worries me a little, I want to be SOMETHING!

Everything just feels really surreal right now. Every time I go to the bathroom, I expect the worst. Pregnancy loss really takes the joy out of being pregnant, doesn't it? I am trying to accept that whatever happens is out of my control, but it is easier said than done.

[futuremom2b]

Oct. 16th, ok so about two weeks.... AHhhhh that seems like forever, but you are right, what-ever happens, happens, I would feel like you do, like it's not real!
Hey did you get your Pogest. checked? ARe you taking any meds?
I didn't feel any symptoms w/Avery ~ I understand how you feel, it made me feel like I wasn't prego!
I am so cheering you on!

[wannabigbabybelly]

How exciting!!! I know it always seems like FOREVER waiting for that first ultrasound . But so much is happening between now and then. Just think of it...right now your little one is probably just a little sac/yolk....but by the time you go in you will see a little minature baby in there with a precious beating heart that you'll be able to both see and hear. It will be so wonderful!!!

It's hard to be excited about a pregnancy after losses. It's hard not to worry every second wether everything will be ok or not.

But I just got through each day thanking God for the opportunity to be pregnant again (for as long as he'd allow me).

You just take it one step at a time, one milestone at a time. You never stop worrying completely. Once you pass the time frame of your previous losses and everything still looks great (which you already have) things do become easier, knowing this time is different than all the others. But the worries are still there. They'll always be there. I mean here I am just starting my third trimester and still trying not to worry. Still knowing things can go wrong and not even contemplating how I could survive a loss this far along...but knowing that whatever will be "will be" and I just have to trust in Gods Will and his Wisdom.

I know it doesn't seem like it now...but as you get farther along it does become more real and the joy and excitment and anticipation flood you and before you know it time will just fly right by you. Where as right now each second of the day seems to just drag on.

It started becoming real for me at 6 weeks...all my other previous pregnancy's including this ones twin always measured a week behind and we never saw the heartbeat until 7 weeks. But with this little one he was growing strong and healthy and right on schedule at that first 6 week ultrasound. With each ultrasound it became more and more real. By 9 weeks we could see a perfect little minature baby dancing around in there, it was the most beautiful sight in the world to me. You could even see his little fingers and toes. By my 14 week ultrasound I could see so much growth and actual bones forming. It was amazing. But it wasn't until the 20 weeks ultrasound that I truly felt like this was REAL. It was actually going to happen. Before that each week seemed to drag on and on. But now I can barely keep up with the weeks. It seems like I wake up and another week has passed and my stomach is getting larger and I'm feeling him move more and more.

Just try and think positive. Try and enjoy every second of this pregnancy because it will go by soooo fast. Put your trust in God that he will help you through either way, and don't let fear hold you back from really enjoying the fact that YOU ARE PREGNANT You have a precious miracle growing inside of you Your a MOTHER That is something to TRULY CELEBRATE!!!!

[futuremom2b]

bigbabybelly, you are the best! I am so excited for you, I know God has a special place for you in heaven, just wanted to tell you that!

Starflower...... How are you feeling today!

[wannabigbabybelly]

lol...thanks futuremom2b...I'm just me,being me... what else can I say.

That's what were here for to help lift and strengthen one another through the good times and the bad.

Thankfully....this is one of those good times...and I couldn't be more happy for starflower. I can't wait to see her belly pics. as the weeks progress.

[futuremom2b]

Bigbelly ~ I agree w/U!

Starflower ~ HOW ARE YOU DOING.... I am so excited for you too and have to hear.... Please have good news for us!

[Starflower]

I do have news, and it's GOOD news!

1 bean in there, measuring right on target (almost 7 weeks) with a heart rate of 140!!!!!

YAY !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I will have another ultrasound in 2-3 weeks to check growth, but the specialist is very optimistic at this point.

[gracesmom]

Congratulations! That is such wonderful news. Believe me, I know what it feels like after dealing with multiple m/c's. Good luck to you and keep us posted every step of the way!!!

[Starflower]

Thanks gracesmom! I could feel my legs shaking with anticipation when I was being examined, waiting for those magic words "there's a heartbeat". You definitely do not take anything for granted once you have gone through so many losses.

Will definitely keep everyone posted as this pregnancy progresses!

[futuremom2b]

starflower this is great news! Enjoy your tummy growing and all the wonderful feelings that being pregnant comes with.... I miss it dearly!

Hugs!

[Starflower]

Hi ladies - thought I would give you a quick update. I had my second ultrasound and everything is looking very positive! 9w2d...heart rate was 185 and baby was 2.5cm! And wiggling A LOT!! It was so amazing to see.

I no longer need to see the specialist, I have my first 'normal' prenatal appt in 2 weeks.

[futuremom2b]

OMG ~ I am soooooo thrilled for you, do keep us updated and know that you are in my thoughts and prayers, I am just so happy for you!
hugs!

[Starflower]

THANK YOU Futuremom2b!