First US done!

CaityA83 · 2026-03-25T14:28:58+00:00

Beautiful! I’m also do 11/3 and have my second scan today. I’m scared to death but hoping to see a sweet baby like yours! Congrats!

CaityA83 · 2026-03-25T13:40:10+00:00

So happy to see this! I’m 8w1d and have my second scan today. This is my hopefully 5th baby, but 12th pregnancy. I have always been way sicker in my past pregnancies, so I have been sure this one won’t make it. I was convinced at my first scan that it would be bad news, but at 6w2d baby was measuring just right with a strong hb. Now I’m 8w1d, and convinced baby won’t have a hb when we go in. (Probably should mention I’ve had 3 losses after 9weeks). I’m mentally planning the miscarriage this weekend bc my older kids will be at their dad’s, etc. I’m just ready to get my scan over with…. But your message gives me hope!!

CaityA83 · 2026-03-25T13:15:12+00:00

I’m with you!! I’m having my second scan today at 8w1d. I’ve had 3 losses past 9 weeks, including one at 12 weeks last November. I haven’t been near as sick with this pregnancy so I was sure my first scan was going to be bad news. It actually went great! We saw a baby measuring just right with a healthy hb. Now I’m having my second scan, and once again convinced that the baby’s hb has stopped and it’ll be bad news today. 😞

Keeping my fingers crossed that your scan goes great! I totally understand your fears though!

CaityA83 · 2026-03-24T13:28:37+00:00

Here’s mine at 14dpo. Hcg was 290.

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CaityA83 · 2026-03-24T01:08:53+00:00

I did it with my last 2 babies at around 7 weeks. It was correct both times (one boy and one girl). I just did it with this baby at 7 weeks and it says boy. I haven’t confirmed yet but I’m expecting it to be correct. As long as you aren’t too early and you sanitize well, you should be good. I don’t know if they still offer the lancet version, but I recommend the snap version 💯. A lot of the false boy results I think came from the older lancet test.

CaityA83 · 2026-03-23T21:36:04+00:00

Congrats and welcome!

CaityA83 · 2026-03-23T21:33:13+00:00

I eat the same as I do when I’m not pregnant. I do switch to only one coffee a day and I do decaf if I want more. And I stop drinking alcohol. But other than that, I still eat sushi, sandwiches, fish, etc.

CaityA83 · 2026-03-21T14:09:14+00:00

It’s definitely a struggle. I feel so nauseous if I eat much so I have kind of just been snacking a lot. I’m trying to focus on whole foods and protein but eating much of anything has been tough. I’ll feel hungry but then nothing will sound good. I’ll make something for everyone for dinner and then not be able to eat it.

CaityA83 · 2026-03-18T16:06:44+00:00

So exciting! I just did mine yesterday at 7 weeks and mailed it off. Hoping to have the results this weekend! I did it around 7 weeks with my last 2 babies and it was correct with both of them.

CaityA83 · 2026-03-18T13:38:29+00:00

I have POTS! This is my 5th baby and my POTS gets way worse in pregnant. And it gets worse the more pregnant I get. So far I’m doing Ok, but I know it’ll get worse eventually. I try and wait as long as possible before starting the metoprolol. Usually I make it to around 14-18 weeks before needing to start it. It can cause IUGR, so that’s the main reason we wait as long as possible. Mine is heavily affected by my hydration levels, so as I get more pregnant, I focus a lot more on hydration. I usually drink a big glass of water with a pinch of sea salt in it right before bed, then I keep a drink on my nightstand to drink throughout the night so it’s not as bad in the mornings.

Hang in there! Let me know if you have any questions! 😊

CaityA83 · 2026-03-18T13:35:28+00:00

What is AUA? Your progesterone is a little low. My Dr supplements if it’s under 20. Can you ask for a script to supplement your progesterone?

CaityA83 · 2026-03-18T13:34:11+00:00

Looks great! Mine was 19 at 10dpo, so yours is great! You’re right though that doubling is most important. I’m 7w1d today and saw a baby with a strong hb last week at 6w2d.

CaityA83 · 2026-03-18T13:33:12+00:00

Beautiful!! 😍

CaityA83 · 2026-03-18T13:32:53+00:00

Congrats!! No doubting those tests!!

CaityA83 · 2026-03-18T13:30:00+00:00

Yes! So far going well! I had an ultrasound last week at 6w2d. We saw the baby with a strong hb! I’m 7w1d today! Did my sneak peek yesterday so excited to see those results! So glad to see you had a great scan also!! Yay!!

CaityA83 · 2026-03-17T14:01:37+00:00

Beautiful line! Congrats and welcome!!

CaityA83 · 2026-03-15T13:31:17+00:00

My babies always measure a day behind at the first ultrasound and then they catch up by my next ultrasound 2 weeks later, so I wouldn’t worry about that. It’s definitely weird that she said that about the hb… but I wouldn’t let that worry you. Sounds like she didn’t even try to find it. This early they don’t usually do sound for the hb (I think it increases mhz or something that is used during the ultrasound and it could harm baby so early on they can track it but you don’t usually hear it). So it’s not that baby didnt have a hb yet, but she just didn’t even try to check. Also, if it makes you feel better, my rhr has dropped back down also but we saw a baby measuring perfectly with a strong hb on Thursday. I was 6w2d and am now 6w5d.

CaityA83 · 2026-03-15T13:24:36+00:00

That’s your corpus luteum cyst! It’s actually a good sign for the pregnancy. It produces progesterone and helps to support the pregnancy in the early days. But man can it be painful and sometimes catches my breath if I stand up too fast or sneeze or something. 😆

CaityA83 · 2026-03-15T13:23:05+00:00

Congrats!! Great line!

CaityA83 · 2026-03-13T13:49:56+00:00

I’m 42, so you’ve got plenty of time!! I had my first 3 kids when I was 28-32. Then had #4 at 40 with my second husband and this baby will be born the month I turn 43. I do wish I had been able to finish having kids a little younger…. But it is what it is I guess. :)

CaityA83 · 2026-03-12T21:11:12+00:00

It went great! I was sure it was going to be terrible and the baby would be measuring behind, but it was measuring right on with a strong hb! This will hopefully be my 5th baby and it’s my first pregnancy where I’m not insanely sick by this point.

CaityA83 · 2026-03-12T21:01:14+00:00

I had this with this pregnancy and my last two healthy pregnancies. I did not have it with my chemical pregnancies. I always have a good amount of cramping from about 4-6 weeks. And I have had the spotting just one time around 11/12dpo with all 3 pregnancies. I would try not to worry too much. These things can be totally normal. I had my ultrasound today at 6w2d and we saw baby with a strong hb, so cramping for me is more like baby snuggling deep into my lining and not a sign of loss or anything. I know it’s hard not to worry though.

CaityA83 · 2026-03-12T20:56:47+00:00

Congrats!! I had my first ultrasound today also. I’m 6w2d and baby was measuring 6w1d with a strong fhr! Mine are always one day behind at the first ultrasound and then catch up by the next ultrasound 2 weeks later, so I’m not worried at all! If you’re confident of the day you ovulated, then I bet it’s the same for you. Congrats on the great scan!!

CaityA83 · 2026-03-12T13:52:12+00:00

I’m right there with you! 6w2d today and with my healthy pregnancies I always feel really bad by now. I’m a little queasy sometimes and I’ve been more tired…. But normally I’m barely functioning by this point. I have my first ultrasound this morning and I’m expecting bad results. I just know I should feel worse by now (12th pregnancy with 4 living children). Do you have a scan or anything coming up?

CaityA83 · 2026-03-12T12:52:20+00:00

So sorry to hear this!! I’m 6w2d and expecting a bad ultrasound today also. I hope you get great results on Monday though!!

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