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dgirl
LIF Adult
Member since 5/07 1079 total posts
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Danielle
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New here :)
Hi Everyone - I have gotten BFP's 5 days in a row, so I think I am pregnant (I am so happy, but I don't think I can believe it for sure until a doctor says it's true)
Just wanted to introduce myself and say hi!
I know I will have so many questions.
Congratulations to everyone here! 
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Posted 6/9/08 9:41 AM  |
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ASJ2008
It's a boy!
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Re: New here :)
Welcome and Congrats!
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| Posted 6/9/08 9:45 AM |
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headoverheels
s'il vous plaît
Member since 6/07 42079 total posts
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LB
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Re: New here :)
oh wow!! congrats!!!!!
ETA: don't be shocked when your dr. tells you that the pregnancy test he/she gives you is exactly the same as the ones you've been taking at home  you are DEFINITELY pregnant!!!!!!
Message edited 6/9/2008 9:46:34 AM.
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| Posted 6/9/08 9:45 AM |
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mommy-of-2-angels
It's all about Sophia
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Re: New here :)
welcome & congrats
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| Posted 6/9/08 9:46 AM |
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Stefanie
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Stefanie
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Re: New here :)
Congratulations!!!
Welcome!!!  
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| Posted 6/9/08 9:47 AM |
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dgirl
LIF Adult
Member since 5/07 1079 total posts
Name:
Danielle
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Re: New here :)
Posted by headoverheels
oh wow!! congrats!!!!!
ETA: don't be shocked when your dr. tells you that the pregnancy test he/she gives you is exactly the same as the ones you've been taking at home you are DEFINITELY pregnant!!!!!!
OMG! 
My next question was going to be, how does the dr. determine that I am pregnant! I thought she would do a blood test and was expecting an ultrasound too. LOL!
I have a lot of reading to do I think.
Message edited 6/9/2008 9:53:47 AM.
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| Posted 6/9/08 9:53 AM |
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hmm8191
My loves
Member since 3/06 2908 total posts
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Heather
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Re: New here :)
Congratulations!!!
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| Posted 6/9/08 10:10 AM |
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kerrycec03
Mom of 2 beautiful boys!!
Member since 6/06 13519 total posts
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Kerry
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Re: New here :)
CONGRATS!!! 
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| Posted 6/9/08 10:16 AM |
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bonitachyc
big sister status may 2012!!
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Lupe
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Re: New here :)
congrats!!!!!! welcome!!
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| Posted 6/9/08 10:23 AM |
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neener1211
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J
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Re: New here :)
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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| Posted 6/9/08 10:32 AM |
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headoverheels
s'il vous plaît
Member since 6/07 42079 total posts
Name:
LB
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Re: New here :)
Posted by dgirl
Posted by headoverheels
oh wow!! congrats!!!!!
ETA: don't be shocked when your dr. tells you that the pregnancy test he/she gives you is exactly the same as the ones you've been taking at home you are DEFINITELY pregnant!!!!!!
OMG!
My next question was going to be, how does the dr. determine that I am pregnant! I thought she would do a blood test and was expecting an ultrasound too. LOL!
I have a lot of reading to do I think.
oh believe me i know it gets confusing 
i know that some people do get bloodwork done, but most dr's will just do a pee test at first. then you will get a prescription for your "big" bloodwork (like 7-10 vials worth) if they don't do it at the office - in addition to the beta/progesterone test (which basically measures the viability of the pregnancy) you will get tested for lots of other stuff.
my dr didn't want to schedule a sono until 8 weeks b/c a lot of times you don't see anything until then, including the heartbeat, but since i had some weird pains she did one at 5 weeks 5 days and i got to see the little bean  i didn't see the HB until my sono at 8 weeks.
have you made an appointment with your dr yet?
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| Posted 6/9/08 10:33 AM |
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Blissful
Ultimate Expression of LOVE
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Maria
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Re: New here :)
CONGRATS!!!!!
ANother February Mommy to be!!!
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| Posted 6/9/08 10:36 AM |
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dgirl
LIF Adult
Member since 5/07 1079 total posts
Name:
Danielle
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Re: New here :)
Posted by headoverheels
Posted by dgirl
Posted by headoverheels
oh wow!! congrats!!!!!
ETA: don't be shocked when your dr. tells you that the pregnancy test he/she gives you is exactly the same as the ones you've been taking at home you are DEFINITELY pregnant!!!!!!
OMG!
My next question was going to be, how does the dr. determine that I am pregnant! I thought she would do a blood test and was expecting an ultrasound too. LOL!
I have a lot of reading to do I think.
oh believe me i know it gets confusing
i know that some people do get bloodwork done, but most dr's will just do a pee test at first. then you will get a prescription for your "big" bloodwork (like 7-10 vials worth) if they don't do it at the office - in addition to the beta/progesterone test (which basically measures the viability of the pregnancy) you will get tested for lots of other stuff.
my dr didn't want to schedule a sono until 8 weeks b/c a lot of times you don't see anything until then, including the heartbeat, but since i had some weird pains she did one at 5 weeks 5 days and i got to see the little bean i didn't see the HB until my sono at 8 weeks.
have you made an appointment with your dr yet?
I made an appointment for Friday. The receptionist said that I don't really need to come in until 8 weeks for the full work up. Is that what you are talking about with the viability?
I don't know if I can wait that long to know for sure. She said even if I come in now, they will still want to do the full work up at 8 weeks.
I've never been to this doctor before because we just moved to the area.
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| Posted 6/9/08 10:36 AM |
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headoverheels
s'il vous plaît
Member since 6/07 42079 total posts
Name:
LB
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Re: New here :)
Posted by dgirl
Posted by headoverheels
Posted by dgirl
Posted by headoverheels
oh wow!! congrats!!!!!
ETA: don't be shocked when your dr. tells you that the pregnancy test he/she gives you is exactly the same as the ones you've been taking at home you are DEFINITELY pregnant!!!!!!
OMG!
My next question was going to be, how does the dr. determine that I am pregnant! I thought she would do a blood test and was expecting an ultrasound too. LOL!
I have a lot of reading to do I think.
oh believe me i know it gets confusing
i know that some people do get bloodwork done, but most dr's will just do a pee test at first. then you will get a prescription for your "big" bloodwork (like 7-10 vials worth) if they don't do it at the office - in addition to the beta/progesterone test (which basically measures the viability of the pregnancy) you will get tested for lots of other stuff.
my dr didn't want to schedule a sono until 8 weeks b/c a lot of times you don't see anything until then, including the heartbeat, but since i had some weird pains she did one at 5 weeks 5 days and i got to see the little bean i didn't see the HB until my sono at 8 weeks.
have you made an appointment with your dr yet?
I made an appointment for Friday. The receptionist said that I don't really need to come in until 8 weeks for the full work up. Is that what you are talking about with the viability?
I don't know if I can wait that long to know for sure. She said even if I come in now, they will still want to do the full work up at 8 weeks.
I've never been to this doctor before because we just moved to the area.
the "full work up" at 8 weeks would be the blood work and sono. it sounds like this appointment for friday is exactly like the first one i had - it's like a yearly exam with a pap, plus the pee test. you dr will probably give you your first EDD (estimated due date, based on your last menstrual period) and a list of do's and don'ts.
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| Posted 6/9/08 10:42 AM |
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natasa
Girls Rule
Member since 2/07 2035 total posts
Name:
natasa
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Re: New here :)
Welcome and congratulations!!!
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| Posted 6/9/08 10:43 AM |
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dgirl
LIF Adult
Member since 5/07 1079 total posts
Name:
Danielle
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Re: New here :)
Posted by headoverheels
Posted by dgirl
Posted by headoverheels
Posted by dgirl
Posted by headoverheels
oh wow!! congrats!!!!!
ETA: don't be shocked when your dr. tells you that the pregnancy test he/she gives you is exactly the same as the ones you've been taking at home you are DEFINITELY pregnant!!!!!!
OMG!
My next question was going to be, how does the dr. determine that I am pregnant! I thought she would do a blood test and was expecting an ultrasound too. LOL!
I have a lot of reading to do I think.
oh believe me i know it gets confusing
i know that some people do get bloodwork done, but most dr's will just do a pee test at first. then you will get a prescription for your "big" bloodwork (like 7-10 vials worth) if they don't do it at the office - in addition to the beta/progesterone test (which basically measures the viability of the pregnancy) you will get tested for lots of other stuff.
my dr didn't want to schedule a sono until 8 weeks b/c a lot of times you don't see anything until then, including the heartbeat, but since i had some weird pains she did one at 5 weeks 5 days and i got to see the little bean i didn't see the HB until my sono at 8 weeks.
have you made an appointment with your dr yet?
I made an appointment for Friday. The receptionist said that I don't really need to come in until 8 weeks for the full work up. Is that what you are talking about with the viability?
I don't know if I can wait that long to know for sure. She said even if I come in now, they will still want to do the full work up at 8 weeks.
I've never been to this doctor before because we just moved to the area.
the "full work up" at 8 weeks would be the blood work and sono. it sounds like this appointment for friday is exactly like the first one i had - it's like a yearly exam with a pap, plus the pee test. you dr will probably give you your first EDD (estimated due date, based on your last menstrual period) and a list of do's and don'ts.
Thank you soooo much!!! 
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| Posted 6/9/08 10:45 AM |
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Superkat
More a stranger than a friend
Member since 5/06 9730 total posts
Name:
K
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Re: New here :)
Welcome and Congrats!
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| Posted 6/9/08 10:47 AM |
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MrsS2005
Mom of 3
Member since 11/05 13118 total posts
Name:
B
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Re: New here :)
Congratulations! Wishing you a happy and healthy 9 months. 
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| Posted 6/9/08 10:59 AM |
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headoverheels
s'il vous plaît
Member since 6/07 42079 total posts
Name:
LB
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Re: New here :)
Posted by dgirl
Thank you soooo much!!!
you are so welcome! so glad you are here!
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| Posted 6/9/08 11:02 AM |
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LIMOMx2
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Re: New here :)
Congrats!!!!!
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| Posted 6/9/08 11:12 AM |
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twinkletoes807
Mommy's Girls! ♥
Member since 11/07 10116 total posts
Name:
Gabi
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Re: New here :)
Congrats to you!!! Welcome to the board!!
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| Posted 6/9/08 11:19 AM |
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meniasta
Mommy of 2
Member since 6/06 1339 total posts
Name:
M
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Re: New here :)
Congrats!!!!!!!!!
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| Posted 6/9/08 11:20 AM |
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Dulcinea
Weekend Warrior
Member since 3/08 2530 total posts
Name:
Dulcinea
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Re: New here :)
Congrats and welcome!!!
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| Posted 6/9/08 11:20 AM |
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DRMom
Two in Blue
Member since 5/05 20223 total posts
Name:
Melissa
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Re: New here :)
Posted by dgirl
Posted by headoverheels
oh wow!! congrats!!!!!
ETA: don't be shocked when your dr. tells you that the pregnancy test he/she gives you is exactly the same as the ones you've been taking at home you are DEFINITELY pregnant!!!!!!
OMG!
My next question was going to be, how does the dr. determine that I am pregnant! I thought she would do a blood test and was expecting an ultrasound too. LOL!
I have a lot of reading to do I think.
Funny thing is HPT's in most cases are MORE sensitive than Dr tests(most Dr's tests measue at 50 or 100 miu of HCG while home tests are usually 25 or 50.) Congratulations!
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| Posted 6/9/08 11:47 AM |
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JP826
=)
Member since 9/06 10903 total posts
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Me!! All about ME!
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Re: New here :)
Hey Danielle!!
Welcome & congrats
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| Posted 6/9/08 11:51 AM |
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