This time it really is a full 2 weeks possibly 2 weeks and a couple days. I am so nervous for the ultrasound. I am hoping and praying for a nice strong heartbeat. My mind thinks about it all day long. I am probably going to POAS a few times before the u/s sound I can confirm I am still pregnant. My mom and others think I am crazy to be so worried but as we all know just because you are pregnant does not mean you are out of the woods yet. The day I hold our baby will be the day I will stop worrying about this pregnancy.
I know several have mentioned that my beta numbers are really high and there could possibly be twins. Here is my take on my high beta numbers. My opinion has no medical evidence, it's just how I feel. I transferred a 5AA, 6 day embryo, already hatching out of the shell. I just think it implanted without any delay and it just kept on growing. I know for sure we only transferred one. What if we did have a splitter? Well, we would be fine with that. We were not seeking twins in this process but if that happened naturally, we would be fine with that. I personally don't think that happened, I think there is only a less than 5% chance of that happening. I guess we will see next week!
Symptoms so far:
Sore boobs: Yes, they are sore and a lot fuller already. Husband hopes they stay this way. I do too, it's kinda nice.
Bloated: Ugh! I think it's because of the extra hormones (estrogen especially). My pants are already tight in the waist.
Cramping: I typically have AF type cramping, usually when I am walking around. It's not bad, it's actually kinda nice. It gives me hope that this little one is still growing.
Not Tired: I am not tired at all, in fact I wake up around 5am and can't get back to sleep and at night I am not tired at all. I typically go to bed by 10pm, now it's past 11:30pm. I feel like it might be because of the lack of exercise.
Don't blame you at all for being nervous, I would be too. Perhaps you can take some comfort from the fact that there's no reason to believe you should have a problem carrying a child. But of course you won't rest easy until you have that u/s and see that heartbeat - who would?
ReplyDeleteThe waiting, it kills ya...
This is the worst 2ww...it's taking forever! I totally get where you're coming from. I have the same symptoms (are they symptoms?) In addition, however, I am exhausted. I hope that goes away soon.
ReplyDeleteYeah you're probably right about the beta numbers. Some people just have high betas even with a singleton. The lack of tiredness could also be because you are excited/worried maybe? I've been tired with this pregnancy, but not like "OMG get me a bed!" kind of tired like a lot of people are. I do take more naps, but generally I'm not walking around with my eyes closed. Can't wait for your u/s appt! :)
ReplyDeleteEven though I am ahead of you, I'm STILL in my 2ww for the u/s. It TAKES forever. Awesome on those symptoms!! 2wws stink!!!
ReplyDeleteI think ALL of us who have gone through what we have would be super nervous as every milestone approaches - totally normal and those who have not gone through what we've had to endure could never, never understand. Can't wait for you to see your bean and hear that little heartbeat - so happy for you!
ReplyDeleteKrista - this part was the longest for me. I think I had insomnia too at this point, but it wore off and now I sleep very soundly. The extra progesterone did a number on me.
ReplyDeleteAlso, my beta numbers were very high with a singleton. I think some women just have high HCG numbers. But it's a good sign that the pregnancy is going well. You transferred a normal blast so I think you don't have too much to worry about!
I would be POASing all the time too, lol. But I think you are totally fine, hope time goes fast, somehow... Did I already tell you I'm so excited for you???!!!! :-)
ReplyDeleteI haven't been tired either. Maybe all the excitement?
ReplyDeleteCongrats to you, too! This time is so hard. It seems there will always be more waiting, and more hurdles/milestones. I hope you continue to feel great (without it causing worry!)!
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad that everything seems to be going well and you have those symptoms to reassure you of that. This whole dang process is centered around 2w waits, isn't it? Hang in there!
ReplyDeleteIt all sounds amazing! You had a strong blast, a high beta, so everything will now follow nature's course. Can't wait to hear about your first heart beat! Still so thrilled for you. It's an amazing ride.
ReplyDeletePS...about your boobs. Yes, it's amazing. I still go to scratch just below my shoulder to find flesh and wonder whose boobs these are. One piece of advice about going up a bra size, which you will. I was originally a 36 B. I had to go to a C cup for sure, and was wider around the rib cage both due to weight gain and lung size increase, so had to go to a 38 as well. But a 38 C cut into my arm pits and was very uncomfortable. So the sales lady suggested a 36 C, with a bra extension for the back that you get separately. Worked like a charm and very happy with that. If that was hard to follow, i'll recap...go up a cup, stay the same measurement around your rib cage and get an extention for the back. Something to try!!
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