u/Jmcgin

How do you guys handle the wait before your first ultrasound?

This is my first pregnancy and I also have diagnosed anxiety and OCD (which brings on a looot of health anxiety) but I just can’t stop myself from constantly self examining for any symptom (or lack thereof) in fear that something is wrong.

I am only 5 weeks today and have 25 days until my first ultrasound. At first I was getting blood work regularly and I felt some comfort in seeing the numbers rise. As of now, my provider hasn’t said anything about receiving anymore draws.

So how do you guys stay sane? One of my biggest sources of anxiety right now is I don’t really have a lot of symptoms. I was a tiny bit nauseous the first few days after finding out and I’ve had some light cramping but I woke up today feeling completely normal and I’m spiraling.

Sorry if this is long and ranty… all advice is appreciated!

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u/Jmcgin — 15 days ago

Hello, I read the pinned post on HCG levels but this is my first pregnancy and I feel a little in the dark and worried!

I know it can be off but according to my app I am 4w1d. 48 hours ago my HCG was 10.2, today it is 37.9.

Im nervous that it is below 50 but is that okay since it’s rising?

Any info is appreciated!! Thank you!

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u/Jmcgin — 21 days ago

Im honestly shocked and kind of in denial. We’ve been trying for what feels like forever and I did NOT expect to see another line.

Does this look positive? I think I can see the pink coloring in the test line but I’m scared Im misreading an evap line. If I try to schedule a blood draw today is that too soon??

First photo is after I ran to my car lol, second photo should be within the 10 min time frame

u/Jmcgin — 23 days ago