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Yes this is our first. We have been together for 13 years and married for 3 months. It’s so different actually tryin and I just don’t think my heart could handle another loss :(

@smoseman - Congratulations! That's a nice strong line this early. Hopefully baby is holding on tight! @Nissa - over 9k for your HCG? Very good numbers. You'll probably see a HB on your scan.

@dragonfly - whew! That must've been stressful. So glad it all came out fine.

@ calvingirl. It was a bit stressful. I was admitted with my daughter for Braxton Hicks and I spent too long in the hospital. It's bad enough that I work in one but at least I won't have to go very far in case something happens.

@smoseman. Have you had your progesterone levels checked? I know with the birth of my daughter my levels never went back to normal and I had loss after month after month. Did some Googling and had pretty much the same symptoms so I took a chance and bought creame off Amazon and got pregnant the first try and here we are today. Worth a try to ask your doctor.

Dragonfly23, we usually do betas and my progesterone does fluctuate that my dr has mentioned supplements but I never have a pregnancy get to that point.

I’m foregoing betas this time because they cause me so much stress. What was the cream you use? Maybe I could do that to be proactive?

@dragonfly23 using some of your days to rest leading up to due date is a great idea. That's my game plan. I plan on stopping work 1 week before my scheduled c-section just to rest and prep for the massive change!

@smoseman. I bought the Emerita Pro-gest cream. I just used a tiny bit once in the morning and once before bed. Once you get your BFP then keep using it until it is safe to go off. If you stop right after the BFP it could make the levels drop then a miscarriage can happen. If not a successful month then you can stop using the cream right away and try again next month.

@neomasie. Yes, I definately think it's a good idea. Sitting is getting so uncomfortable that I need a lounger. That's good you are stopping a week before our c-section. I hope I won't need one but will have to see.

Dragonfly - since I already have a BFP could I start it now? Does it hurt to use if your natural progesterone is ok?

@smoseman. I don't see why not. To be honest, I still use the cream but not all the time.

Thanks all!!!! I am just five weeks n having over 9k beta was a bit shocking.... But am happy with that n hope everything goes well tomo.....

@smoseman congratulations on your BFP, looks like our EDD will be nearer....

N hope everyone else is doing great

Nissa congrats on the amazing Betas!

My EDD is April 1, how about you?