I have now read HCG levels can take longer than 4 days to double after they reach a certain amount, so I felt better about that...and as my midwife said too, each woman is different, and levels can vary around the predictive lines they have on their graph. I think with me it's just such a heightened sensitivity to everything after my experiences last year. last time they were still around 11,500 when I was 8 weeks, so I am well beyond that.
Hi Possum, I think how much hcg increases also depends on how your numbers were originally. Mine was very high originally and continued to stay very high (think I reached 157,000 by 6w 5d). I was told that by 6 weeks reading hcg is not as important anymore. Only because I had spotting which the nurse tried to help by giving another BT. Good luck hun.

AFM - all seems to be okay. MS is only in the morning now and is very mild compared to before and can feel my energy levels coming back. MS seems to be more triggered by smell these days. We still have 3 more weeks to our next OB appoint (he is on holidays for 2 weeks) and scan. As much as I hated the MS, at least it was a good sign, now that 'feeling better' is a good symptom it feels a bit strange.

Question - how can tell where the top of the fundus is? If I have a full bladder I think I can feel it when I am lying down but not a full bladder it all feels about the same to me - I guess that's why I'm not a OB!!! Also, has anyone measured their fundus height at home to keep track of it and do you think it is accurate / worthwhile.

Take care everyone,
LNB
Hi there belly buddy. Glad to see you doing well. I am going to see my midwife today so am very excited! Now what are you talking about with this fundus thing??? What is a fundus??? Should I be concern??? God I feel I know so little.

Also thanks for your personal messages and support the last couple of days. I really appreciate it
Dusty, you are such a brave and strong woman. Many hugs to you.

HM - Wow so much changes to you.... well good to experience the nannying side of things....guess it prepares you for the real deal later hey?

I was telling hubby about the fact that by 3 months bub will be able to hear us so he started to speak to the belly last night...saying "whatever mum says about me, it is not true".. we had a good laugh. I love teasing my DH who generally become speechless most of the time which is very amusing..

I swear I am feeling my bub internally....it is like liquid moving in your belly... initially I mistoke it for my digestive tract but hubby said we only hear our tummy grumbles, not feel constant movement. I think I will just go with what he said.


Belly rub to everyone else.