8th Mar 2008
                                                                  Saturday
First Ultrasound at 5 Weeks

Well, as expected when I went for the ultrasound, there was inconclusive evidence of whether anything was there. Conclusion was that it was probably too early at 5 weeks. Sigh!

So what do we do now? Wait? Until when? Who gets back to me on the results of the tests and the ultrasound? Who?? Do I have to wait until the end of the first trimester before I see an obstetrician (that's when my appointment is with them)? This is very queer indeed.

I think this is just not right! I have read so many posts of women who went for the ultrasound at around the same number of weeks and many, because nothing much could be detected, had anxiety and worry and this stress could very well cost them their pregnancy. Women tend to worry more and during this period when they are in an emotional swing period, this just adds more to their plate. So for some, they just don't accept that they are pregnant and just ignore it until there is something to show for it. For me, I needed to see something during the ultrasound as a second confirmation that I am indeed pregnant and that I have something that is going to grow into a baby there.

There was one advice given by a website: Pick a good book on pregnancy and don't read too many because you may just get a headache from too much information. I agree because reading too much about pregnancy online has just added to my fears and worries. If I hadn't read them then I would most probably be blissfully (like the saying goes, ignorance is bliss) happy that I am pregnant.

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