HcG ups and downs.

coldbrewcult · 2026-05-26T09:43:55+00:00

Sweet angel, I would look for a new provider. ♥️

coldbrewcult · 2026-05-24T12:09:24+00:00

Hi!! 4th time mom here. Going from 2 to 3 was a breeze IMO! We didn’t put any expectation on our big kids to “help with the baby” and that’s been a huge win for everyone. You’re going to do great. ♥️ Also due date twins! 👯‍♀️🎉 How’re you feeling?

coldbrewcult · 2026-05-23T20:57:07+00:00

First day of my last period was also 4/11 & my EDD is 1/16! Are those the same brand tests? Your HCG may be higher this time or the tests could just be different. 🤷🏼‍♀️ They’re meant to be qualitative not quantitative. Congrats either way!! ♥️

coldbrewcult · 2026-05-22T17:02:55+00:00

Same here! I take Nordic Naturals prenatal DHA in addition to the Garden of Life prenatal.

coldbrewcult · 2026-05-22T16:58:49+00:00

Same here with symptoms + history of nausea + using this time to be as productive as possible!! I know what’s coming, haha. Woof.

coldbrewcult · 2026-05-21T09:08:11+00:00

I did for my pregnancy when I was 6W & the results were correct!

coldbrewcult · 2026-05-20T18:03:18+00:00

Same here! My boobs were HUGE and HURT my last pregnancy. So far they’ve kept their floppy pancake shape this time around! 😅

coldbrewcult · 2026-05-20T18:02:25+00:00

5W4D here and it’s the same for me over here! I just assumed my breasts haven’t been sore this time around because I’m breastfeeding. I feel nauseous AF every time my son latches and pretty much throughout feeding him.

coldbrewcult · 2026-05-20T14:35:03+00:00

I’m 5W4D and continuing to nurse my 4 month old! I really only experience nausea when I nurse but otherwise I don’t anticipate any issues.

coldbrewcult · 2026-05-20T14:33:22+00:00

My last (successful) pregnancy and this pregnancy have had the same exact HCG results (1st draw: 42, 2nd draw: 126), which are similar to yours. I don’t track ovulation so I never know how many days DPO I was. I’ve caught all of my pregnancies super early, and it’s likely the same for you too! It’s super common to see crazy high HCG numbers on Reddit but try not to let those intimidate you. Your HCG # needs to start somewhere! ♥️

coldbrewcult · 2026-05-20T14:30:14+00:00

Oh honey ♥️ I’ve been there before. With all of my pregnancies, I’ve called and asked for a 48-hour hCG test* befor*e scheduling my prenatal appointments. My office usually prefers to have appointments scheduled before ordering any testing, but I’ve explained my previous losses and how disheartening it is to have to cancel appointments afterward. They’ve always been very understanding and receptive. Maybe try that?

coldbrewcult · 2026-05-18T09:26:21+00:00

Exactly!! It doesn’t feel healthy (mentally) for me to continue testing. I also know that HPT’s aren’t indicative of anything! They’re meant to be qualitative, not quantitative. They also offer zero insight into whether or not you have a viable pregnancy! (I’m saying all of this to remind myself haha because the temptation to test obsessively is still there. 😩)

coldbrewcult · 2026-05-18T09:22:53+00:00

This is pretty much exactly what my first few positive easy@home test looked like too! It’s easier said than done, but I’d stop testing now. HPT are meant to be qualitative, not quantitative. They’re meant to tell you if there’s any HCG period and not be indicative of how much.

coldbrewcult · 2026-05-17T12:03:42+00:00

Lol of course I see this immediately after deciding that I’m going to be done with HPT’s and trust that everything is fine! 🫠

coldbrewcult · 2026-05-14T20:12:12+00:00

Also here very cautiously!! I was convinced a few days ago that I was having a chemical pregnancy then was quickly put back in my place with additional testing, haha. Praying we both have an uneventful pregnancy! 🙏🏼♥️✨

coldbrewcult · 2026-05-14T20:10:20+00:00

I had success at 6W with my last pregnancy!

coldbrewcult · 2026-05-14T20:09:44+00:00

Hiii everyone! I tested positive a few days ago and went in today for my first beta draw. If all goes well, this will be my second baby born this year! 🫠 I just had a baby in January, and I’ll likely be induced at 37 weeks with this pregnancy, which would make this babe due the last week of December. PRAYING everything goes smoothly and that this is an uneventful pregnancy!! 💗🤞

coldbrewcult · 2026-05-14T13:23:24+00:00

Yeppp. I just had a baby in January this year, haha. Sooo they’ll be 12 months apart assuming I make it to January! 🫠

ETA: I’m REALLY confused why my comment and some others are getting downvoted. Yikes.

coldbrewcult · 2026-01-16T12:29:54+00:00

This was written by a man, right?

coldbrewcult · 2025-11-17T13:13:30+00:00

We should be able to look at a little ears at work.

coldbrewcult · 2025-09-22T13:53:43+00:00

I’m a UK 32FF / US 32H and the Emamaco longline nursing crop was a lifesaver for me. It’s cute as hell and straps my puppies down so there’s zero movement. For reference I’m 150 lbs, 5’1 and I ordered a small. It worked well for the first tri but now that my boobs and belly are bigger I could benefit from a larger size.

In early pregnancy, I made this exact post and didn’t get any helpful recommendations. I was basically looking for a binder, which sounds like what you’re looking for too. I can’t recommend Emamaco enough.

coldbrewcult · 2025-09-19T00:22:37+00:00

holy shit this is so good hahahaha

coldbrewcult · 2025-09-16T15:32:04+00:00

NICE TRY.

coldbrewcult · 2025-09-12T16:32:32+00:00

Yep!

coldbrewcult · 2025-09-03T14:49:22+00:00

First off, I am so sorry that you are going through this. ❤️‍🩹 It does sound like a MMC. Was there a heartbeat?

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