[MamaAnna]

I go in on January 22nd at 10:15am to hear the h/b and have my first u/s. I'll be about 8 weeks by then so they're confident it'll be really good. This'll probably be my last update until then! They're not doing any betas or anything so now it's just a matter of waiting.

[tay'smama]

awww...I can't wait for an update!

[boysmama]

It seems so far away...and that's just to me, LOL. I bet the time will go by quickly and we'll read your great update. Make sure to post some u/s picks. OK?

[MamaAnna]

Oh I will. I just hope the time flies. I'm so paranoid about the miscarriage risk I won't feel better until I see the baby and know it's okay.

[~InHisHands~]

Do you have an increased risk for miscarriage or are you worried about the normal risk that every woman has? Have you had one before? Hope it's not too many question, I was just curious.

[MountainMomma]

I can't wait to hear an update Anna! You definitely need to post ultrasound pics! You should definitely see the heartbeat on ultrasound, but don't worry if they can't find it with a doppler. I think 8 weeks is still in that range were some can hear it, but it's completely normal to not be able to hear it. With Sierra my first appointment was at 9 weeks and I heard it. With Will they couldn't find it on a doppler at 8 or 10 weeks (but it was showing on the ultrasound) so I didn't get to hear it until 12 weeks.

You'll definitely be in my prayers until you see that beautiful heartbeat, but keep in mind that positive thinking can go a long way. Have faith that everything will be fine!

[MamaAnna]

Thanks ladies. I have a feeling I'm going to be a tad emotional for awhile.

Amanda ~ I have PCOS which, depending on the source, causes a 30-50% risk of marriage as opposed to the 15% risk for healthy women. I've never had one in the past, but my PCOS developed later so now I'm terrified of losing my precious bean.

[~InHisHands~]

Didn't realize you have PCOS but I understand what you mean. It's kinda the same with hypo - when I am blessed with a baby I have a higher risk of miscarriage (not sure how much higher though). I will also have to do a lot more than healthy moms when I get preggo - I'll have to stay on top of my thyroid levels to make sure they don't get our of range or it could seriously harm the baby.

[MamaAnna]

That must cause you a lot of concern. I've heard a lot of women talk about thyroid issues and pregnancy. One of the women in my DDC has a thyroid problem that they had to get under control for her to even get her BFP. I never knew it could cause so much trouble.

[~InHisHands~]

Yeah, you wouldn't believe that such a small organ can affect literally EVERYTHING in your body. It's crazy but what's even worse is trying to find a good dr to treat it & especially treat it adequately during pregnancy. It's not exciting like diabetes so drs just don't stay on top of it like other chronic conditions. I'm now on my 3rd dr (& I believe my last since I really like this one) for this. My Endocrinologist (who I can't stand) actually responded to my comment about my hair falling out that my hair was thick when I was hypo but now that I am fixed my hair is just going to be thinner. I left him after that & found a dr willing to listen who ran an additional test & slightly adjusted my thryoid meds & voila, my hair quit falling out.

[Bakin8th]

Congrats!! I cant wait to see pics!

[MamaAnna]

Thanks, I can't wait to have some to share. Less than 3 weeks now!

[MountainMomma]

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