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I def agree that going to the ER for an u/s too early will likely stress you out more. My midwife told me not to go for my u/s she ordered before 7 wks so that the will def be a HB. Hold out one more week and then check it out? Are you having any luck relaxing at all? My m/c was at 8.5 weeks. I definitely understand holding your breath. That u/s without the HB is the worst thing I have ever seen. When I was pregnant with my daughter, I cried every time I saw her HB on the u/s. I'm think the techs thought I was nuts.I'm doing well. Nausea and heartburn are slowing me down a bit. I was majorly sick with my daughter. I have hyperemesis gravidarum and ended up in the ER a few times for IV fluids and meds bc I couldn't keep anything down for days at a time. It really kicked in at 6 weeks. I'm hoping it won't be as bad this time around, but I think getting sick is inevitable for me. For now, I'm keeping food down and tums, too. And keeping my fingers crossed that I stay out of the ER.
I will keep praying for you and I hope you get through this week with ease!View Thread

I am 5w2d. Nausea and heartburn are my biggest complaints to far. I didn't have heartburn with DD, so DH thinks this must be a boy. We'll see! In the mean time, I've been buying up super cute maternity clothes online to supplement what I already have. Counting down to our first u/s on Thurs of next week! Have a great week, everyone!View Thread




As far as do's and don't's, alcohol and other drugs are the biggest no nos. Also any pain relievers besides Tylenol (or other brands of acetomeniphen). Caffeine is also pretty much off limits. If you check out americanpregnancy.org, they have a lot of good info, including the best info on fish in pregnancy that I have seen anywhere. For the most part, take your prenatals, find a doctor you like, shop for some cute maternity clothes and baby stuff, and enjoy yourself!
Glad you're here! Happy pregnancy!
KarenView Thread

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