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August 9, 2000

Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2000

Seventh week
6 weeks, 4 days -- doing OK so far.

Still haven't seen the doctor yet, I made an appointment for Aug. 15. The time seems to be dragging by.

A lot has happened in the past two weeks (sorry I missed last week's entry!). I mentioned the light brown spotting I had the first couple of days I found out I was pregnant (the days I would have expected AF). It did return one more time, two days later, but again only appeared on the toilet paper when I wiped. None of the spotting ever reached my underwear, so that is good news. Since then, I have only had creamy white and clear watery discharge. There were a few days I had a yellowish mucusy discharge also, but that did go away.

I have to admit, though, that I am extremely nervous for my doctor appointment. All these things run through my head -- bad, negative thoughts I do not want to discuss but am thinking. I still have cramps (mostly gas pains now) and sore BBs, and the occasional first morning nausea feeling. I will admit something, being pregnant is very scary (especially since I really haven't CONFIRMED the pregnancy by the doctor yet, I am only going by HPTs). Speaking of which, I think the grand total is up to seven now. A waste of money, I know, but it is the only thing I have to tell me that I am indeed (still) pregnant. I think I take one every few (three to four) days. Neurotic?? Yes!

I don't think I will feel comfortable with this pregnancy until the first trimester is over. The nurse at my OB/GYN office told me I should be able to hear/see the heartbeat when I come in for my appointment next week (will be in my eighth week then). I think that will definitely bring some reassurance.

That's all for now! I will update everyone when I see the doctor next week, and maybe by then I will feel comfortable moving to the Pregnancy diaries! Thank you to everyone who congratulated me on my "Talk to Me" board. I feel loved! Please continue to keep me in your thoughts!

Karen
'Rosebud' ~ EDD 4/01/01