We spoke with our clinic yesterday, and they informed us that my hCG levels are rising appropriately! Yay!!! On Friday my hCG was at 7,008. That was a huge relief to hear! It means little Casper appears to be growing at a healthy, normal rate. They also said that my progesterone and estrogen levels are within normal range, so I should continue taking my medication as prescribed.
The progesterone has made me feel so incredibly backed up. My stomach isn’t the happiest right now. All day I’ve been drinking lots of water and eating high fiber foods in an effort to counteract what’s going on. Hopefully it’ll ease up soon.
My morning sickness seems to be coming and going. I read an article today that said morning sickness symptoms include lightheadedness, and exhaustion. I’ve definitely been feeling those. I’ve only thrown up about three times since finding out that we were pregnant, but I feel nauseated at least once a day. It may sound weird, but that’s an incredibly comforting symptom to feel. I actually feel more at ease when I’m nauseous and throwing up than I do when I feel totally fine!
We get to see baby Casper via ultrasound on Tuesday. I will only be five weeks and six days at that point, so I’m trying not to get my hopes up that we’ll see much. It’s still really exciting to think that in a couple of days we will be able to see our baby’s growth and progress!
What a strong number! That is awesome news! I pray all goes great this week 💙
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Thank you, Angela.
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Great news! I think my first ultrasound was really early, when I had my cyst rupture, and the embryo was still so small they couldn’t make up much detail. It might have been closer to 5 weeks though. Either way, I wish you an excellent scan! Do you get more scans after that?
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I hope so! They haven’t told me much yet. I’ll keep you posted.
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YAY!!! 🙂 Amazing news!
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Thank you!!!
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We saw a heartbeat at 5 weeks and 6 days!!! I hope you get to see the same! 🙂
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We were able to see a heartbeat at 5 weeks and 6 days. I just had my 8 week ultrasound and all was well! I hope you get to see the same and everything goes as planned 🙂
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Good to know! I hope we’re in the same boat. Thank you!
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Yay!!! Those are great numbers and I am SO excited to hear about the first ultrasound!! I don’t know if it’s possible to hear the heartbeat that early, but we could for our first at 6w4d so you’ll be very close if they can’t get it for you this time. 🙂 And hooray for morning sickness!! Grow, Casper, grow!
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So happy I found your blog and so so happy for your recent news! I am just starting my ER cycle and will FET next month……Looking forward to following your next 9 months!
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Thank you!! I’m excited to follow along with your journey. All the best to you!!
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Thank you, Ashley! I hope if we don’t see the heartbeat yet that I’m able to chill myself out and just trust the process. How’s your little man doing?
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great number! happy to be reading this post today. it will be an amazing moment when you see your little “blob” on the screen. good luck with your MS. hopefully you don’t suffer too much or for too long with that.
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Thank you!! We can’t wait to meet our blob! 🙂
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How fantastic! Casper is going strong! 🙂
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Thanks, Nara! xx
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Hooray for good news! Keeping my fingers crossed for an awesome scan.
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Thank you! We have our fingers crossed for you, too! 💞
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Praying for you! I was the same way when I had morning sickness, and was throwing up. Hey, at least I know the baby is still there! Hugs to you!! 🙂
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I managed to read your post on my road trip when I briefly had internet and I shrieked out loud a big whoop with excitement for you! X
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(totally late to the party!)
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