Hi Ladies,

Thanks on all the advice re: listeria. I went to a GP yesterday. He didn't say much.... but kind of gave me the impression that perhaps I am frightening myself. He asked me what if I came across a piece of info that said early signs of HIV are what I am currently describing to him? I told him that is different because the chance of my being exposed to HIV is virtually zero whereas listeria is very high, considering what I fail to do in the past week...

Anyway, thanks BB73 for letting me know that listeria is very uncommon. Apparently I read in a website that there are only 150 cases in Australia per year. But won't you think because it can show no symptom, people who have it might not know the difference? Anyway, the Dr has offered to do testing for me. Gave me a container to fill my stuff in there (Sorry TMI). Don't know if I want to proceed or not.


Question for others - do you tell restaurants that you are pregnant when you order and ask about salad preparation etc. or do you just trust that they do things properly?

I hope everyone else is going well and that morning sickness is staying away.
Buliej, so sorry about your news. Did you get to see your baby on the scan prior or did you just learn that through the first scan at 8 weeks? Must be very heart breaking for you at present.

Just a quick hello,

I'm a newbie in this thread, just got my week 5 blood test this morning and hoping everything is fine with the little one. Whew, can't stop worrying as we have waited for this one for soooo long!!

Does anyone know what the hcg level should be at week 5?

Will try to write more later, have a healthy and enjoyable pg everyone!
Welcome Curlygirl. The levels can vary between person to person. Most important is how it increases. Mine jumped from 318 to 8910 in 7 days.


AFM- all going well, Nipples are starting to change, trying not to think too far ahead, 5wks 3 days now and thrilled we have past our first milestone. Hubby took me out to dinner yesterday and it was lovely...i feel so spoilt and loved.
Go to go. Love to all
HM xoxox
Hi HM, Mine hasn't changed but except being more sensitive to touch. Yeah, welcome to the land of tiredness. It is 10 am and I am yawning already.

[Kahlan - I'm interested that you're going to your GP for care, isn't your FS an ob/gyn as well? I guess not because it sounds like you're looking for an ob/gyn?
[COLOR="magenta"]AFM - 5 week BT today, results tomorrow, still no symptoms yet My Mum asked how I knew I was pregnant if I didn't have any symptoms, WHAT THE? Maybe the multiple stab wounds in my veins have yielded some useful information ????[/FONT]
Hi On trak, my FS does not do delivery and as I have private health insurance I will need a OB which my GP refer to an appropriate person. However, my GP is probably more accessible and she is pretty good too. I go to her for women related things. So I thought of having shared care, between her and the OB she is referring me too. I will see how it goes. If it doesn't work out I will book myself in to see my FS instead.

Sorry if I missed anyone else. Got to run. Got such a busy week ahead. Don't think I will be around much.