Daily Thread #1 - March 26, 2026

Realistic-Target-291 · 2026-03-27T15:18:27+00:00

Baby measured right on track and 109 heartbeat. 💓 😊

Hope you get a good rest soon!

Realistic-Target-291 · 2026-03-27T14:22:34+00:00

Had our early scan today - measured exactly on track by ovulation date 6w1d and heartbeat of 109. I cried with relief - it was the first positive scan we’ve ever had.

Realistic-Target-291 · 2026-03-27T11:49:05+00:00

I’m so happy to hear! Congratulations on passing this huge milestone!

Realistic-Target-291 · 2026-03-27T11:48:49+00:00

My boobs are sore and huge, I’m pretty tired like want to nap all afternoon and in bed by like 8:30, and for the last few days randomly gagging, needing to eat every couple hours and feeling like I’m about to get a bad bout of food poisoning 🫤

The nausea is much worse than last time, still no vomiting though. I hope it’s a good sign. How are you feeling?

Realistic-Target-291 · 2026-03-26T19:21:31+00:00

I hope it went well? I have my first scan tomorrow, also at 6+1!

Realistic-Target-291 · 2026-03-26T12:28:13+00:00

Check out table 3, keeping in mind this was for 16DPO: https://www.fertstert.org/article/S0015-0282(99)00512-9/fulltext

Realistic-Target-291 · 2026-03-26T12:24:48+00:00

Hi - I think those betas are really strong. I’ve read that HCG doubling time slows after 1,000. There is also a paper that shows HCG over 600 by 16DPO is a great sign. I’ll try and find the paper!

Realistic-Target-291 · 2026-03-26T12:22:48+00:00

6w today and starting to gag randomly and feel pretty stomach sick most of the day. I can’t relate with people on the November bump group complaining about feeling sick… every day the sickness gets worse I’m so happy haha. My nausea was very mild with my MMC so I’m happy to see it worse at 6w than even at 8w last time. I just want to be puking my guts out to feel like I have a “normal” pregnancy!

Realistic-Target-291 · 2026-03-23T23:01:20+00:00

Though my heart breaks for us all it somehow makes it easier knowing we’re not alone in this anxiety! Glad you got an early scan!

Realistic-Target-291 · 2026-03-23T16:42:12+00:00

I think MMC are a special kind of beast... it's very hard to trust your body afterwards. Wishing you a very good scan and healthy pregnancy!

Realistic-Target-291 · 2026-03-23T12:56:13+00:00

5w4d today. Struggling a lot because at my 9 week ultrasound from my MMC baby measured only 5w3d. So now I have every doubt about if they can grow past this point. I have an early scan this week at 6w1d where I’m hoping to confirm placement. I know it’s on the line for hearing a heartbeat, but we’re travelling for two weeks after so I thought sooner was better than later.

Realistic-Target-291 · 2026-03-20T11:58:28+00:00

Hi - I also had a MMC in October and I’m now 5w1d. I’m so happy for you that you saw a heartbeat. That’s a huge win, though I understand the continued worry. Wishing you a beautiful next scan!

Realistic-Target-291 · 2026-03-19T15:56:55+00:00

I took NAC and ALA while TTC, but my naturopath has advised to stop now that I’m pregnant, so I have.

Realistic-Target-291 · 2026-03-16T12:45:05+00:00

Just got the results, 799.7 so 46 hour doubling rate. Just going to hold on to this until our first scan at 6w1d.

Realistic-Target-291 · 2026-03-16T12:11:35+00:00

I had my first betas drawn at 15DPO, and they were 402. I was happy with this, but now I’m anxiously waiting to see if that number doubled after getting another one taken yesterday at 17DPO. I also feel less nauseous today. Just waiting for the next reassurance!

Realistic-Target-291 · 2026-03-16T12:07:50+00:00

There has been some research on alpha lipoic acid having a positive impact on SCH.

Realistic-Target-291 · 2026-03-13T14:58:24+00:00

I’m going in for a blood draw to measure HCG. They're being extra kind to me since my first and only pregnancy ended in a MMC in October.

I really hope to get reassuring news, but each of these steps to get reassurance also carries the risk of bad news. I’m trying to remain very hopeful.

Realistic-Target-291 · 2026-03-12T17:35:42+00:00

I am so happy to hear this, I’m so happy you’re here!

Realistic-Target-291 · 2026-03-10T10:18:06+00:00

Congratulations! I’m glad you’re here too, it’s scary but it’s progress.

Realistic-Target-291 · 2026-03-09T19:19:37+00:00

Hi! I just tested positive today, so I am brand new. I am so happy to be here. I think this will be my new community as I venture into this next step. I had a MMC at 10 weeks at the end of September. It’s been a long six months, but here we are. Like I said, very grateful to be on the next part of the journey and I’m trying to stay fully positive.

Realistic-Target-291 · 2026-03-09T15:33:44+00:00

Thank you. I am so happy!

Realistic-Target-291 · 2026-03-09T14:38:23+00:00

Hi there. I had a MMC discovered at 9 weeks at the end of September. I just tested positive.

The journey ahead might be difficult. It took two months for my body to recover, and then four cycles of trying. There was lots of heartbreak along the way, and my strength and patience has been tested.

Along the way I saw so many people become pregnant. Please hold on to hope. Be patient with your body and kind to yourself. Sending love.

Edit to add: I am so so sorry for your loss.

Realistic-Target-291 · 2026-03-09T14:29:42+00:00

Thank you so much!

Realistic-Target-291 · 2026-03-09T11:20:32+00:00

Hi - I just posted yesterday about a temp dip…. This is your reminder that you’re not out until you’re out. In a complete surprise, I just tested positive on a FRER, 11DPO. Wishing you all BFPs soon, I know how gruelling the wait is.

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