PGAL Check-In 12/11

[snowyowl]

Hello! The PGAL check in is posted on Mondays. If it is Monday and you would like to post it, please feel free.


How far along are you? EDD?

How are you feeling physically and emotionally?

Any upcoming appointments or milestones?

Any other word vomit to share?

QotW: What is your favorite holiday movie? (Doesn’t have to be Christmas, any holiday is fair game!)

[snowyowl]

How far along are you? EDD?
30+4, 2/15

How are you feeling physically and emotionally?
Physically I’m really over feeling so restricted and sore. Everything takes so much effort! And there are two months to go and I’m only getting bigger.
Emotionally I’m doing well. I get a little stressed right before appointments, but baby likes to move so I get regular reassurance.

Any upcoming appointments or milestones?
Monthly appt was supposed to be Friday but they had to reschedule for Wednesday.

Any other word vomit to share?
DH is still goofing off about talking about names. Irritation rising!

QotW: What is your favorite holiday movie? (Doesn’t have to be Christmas, any holiday is fair game!)
DH and I will watch Die Hard a few times throughout the Christmas season.

[sarahh]

How far along are you? EDD? 36w6d EDD 1/2, RCS scheduled 12/28

How are you feeling physically and emotionally? Physically - uncomfortable. I've been nauseous the past few days too with horrible heartburn as well. Emotionally - not too bad considering how my anxiety has been so bad this entire pregnancy. Maybe because I have all my aches and pains to worry about now.

Any upcoming appointments or milestones? Last OB appointment is next week!

Any other word vomit to share? Nope!

QotW: What is your favorite holiday movie? (Doesn’t have to be Christmas, any holiday is fair game!)
Christmas Vacation! I've already watched it a few times this year.

[kam3100]

How far along are you? EDD? 7 weeks 7/30/18

How are you feeling physically and emotionally? Physically I’m gross. Everything I ate on Saturday, I vomited. I seem to have it under control now with meds but Saturday sucked!

Any upcoming appointments or milestones? Not until 12/29, that would be a good milestone to pass because it was when I scheduled my d&c for my loss two years ago.

Any other word vomit to share? Same old hating on the 1st trimester.

QotW: What is your favorite holiday movie? (Doesn’t have to be Christmas, any holiday is fair game!) I like to watch The Santa Clause, I haven’t watched it this year yet.

[mattsgirl2004]

How far along are you? EDD?

23 weeks, 4-9-18

How are you feeling physically and emotionally?

Physically not much has changed. Experiencing the same back/hip pain and hand numbness that I've been feeling.

Emotionally, not so good. I was wide awake in the middle of the night last night because baby boy had not been active the past 24 hours and I woke up expecting to feel movement and didn't. I finally broke out the doppler. Heard his beautiful, strong heartbeat and then he started to wiggle and didn't stop for a good hour. I'm still feeling so, so anxious. Can it be April yet?

Any upcoming appointments or milestones?

Next week I will hit Vday and have an OB appointment. My OB mentioned last time scheduling my RCS at this next appointment, so that's exciting.

Any other word vomit to share?

Not that I haven't already shared.

QotW: What is your favorite holiday movie?

I love A Christmas Story, White Christmas, Elf, and National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation.

[Rama]

How far along are you? EDD? 24,3 EDD 3/30

How are you feeling physically and emotionally? Physically, I got some pretty intense back pain this weekend. I'm hobbling around like a decrepit old man and it aches to just sit for too long on my couch. H was down with some food poisoning, so I picked up some household slack and now my body is rebelling. Hopefully he bounces back soon, because I'm not sure I can keep up my normal "you're sick, let me do everything" routine that I typically do when not pregnant. Emotionally, I'm in the same place as mattsgirl2004 with being super anxious about movement. Iggy had a few quiet days last week, so I called in and went to L&D. As soon as they strapped monitors on me, all the martial arts started to get them off. That renewed vigor only lasted about 24 hours and Iggy's been quiet the past couple of days again (though, admittedly, I've been busy with the sick H and other stuff, so maybe I just missed things), so I'm trying to remember that things were totally fine three days ago and even though Iggy is starting to run out of room, there's still enough in there for them to hide. I'm just really good at getting up to 11 in my head.

Any upcoming appointments or milestones? Appointment Dec 19 with perinatology

Any other word vomit to share? Mostly just a question. I asked my {stand-in) MFM at my last appointment about bed rest following the discovery of my short cervix. She said that it's not something they really do because it's not proven to help much, if any, with preterm labor. Does this seem weird to anyone else? I appreciate that they're trying to be conservative on issuing it so that people don't miss out on needed work/wages, but I feel like the aversion to issue it is odd and not what I'm used to hearing. Is it really as rare and unhelpful as they claim? Would it be OTT for me to ask about it again?

QotW: What is your favorite holiday movie? (Doesn’t have to be Christmas, any holiday is fair game!) I don't know if I have a favorite holiday movie for any holiday,to be honest. Most of the movies I like aren't linked to a specific time of year outside of general seasons.

[Speedy]

How far along are you? EDD? 11w2d, June 30

How are you feeling physically and emotionally? Physically I'm feeling pretty okay. Threw up again this morning. I really need to remember to eat something before I try to brush my teeth... My sciatica has been acting up recently, and I'm still more tired than not. Not much else.
Emotionally, I'm okay. Back to feeling calm and at peace.

Any upcoming appointments or milestones? I had my first OB appointment today, and it went well. They went through everything, and I'm signed up for a "talk with me" class, which will be going through exercises and whatnot to do with baby for best development. I opted not to talk with a dietitian because between H and I, we're pretty confident that the way we eat is already the healthiest (he wants to be a nutritionist and spends hours looking at meals and macros lol). We're getting genetic testing done for the big ones (trisomy) because it was offered as part of the blood tests, and I'm a curious person so I'd really rather know than not.

Any other word vomit to share? Okay, this is super embarrassing lol. The hospital had sent out a letter stating that the doctor was going to be doing a full exam today, including a breast exam and a pap test. Apparently my most recent pap was okay, so we didn't have to do that, but he told me to lay down and he was going to check my "upper half" (he was very French and having trouble with his English). So, with that letter in mind, I start stripping off the Johnny shirt so he can examine everything. Turns out all he wanted to see was my belly and wanted me pull up the shirt. Luckily he stopped me before I totally stripped off, but I think my face was bright red lol.

QotW: What is your favorite holiday movie? (Doesn’t have to be Christmas, any holiday is fair game!) I have a tradition of watching Scrooged every year =) My dad and I used to watch it together when I was younger and I just never stopped.

[kam3100]

Rama and mattsgirl2004 it was 4 years ago so my mind could just be making stuff up, but I seem to recall that if I was ever concerned about baby not moving, to drink a glass of orange juice and it supposedly ‘wakes them up’. I am not in your shoes yet, but maybe it’s a worth a try when your babies are being quiet?

[snowyowl]

Speedy Reminds me of the time I went in for an ultrasound and assumed it would be a transvaginal one. She gave me a tiny towel and I managed to get my underwear off and drape it over myself before she turned around and said, “oh you can leave that on, this is over the stomach!” So then I had to struggle back into my underwear under the tiny towel.
I’m sure they aren’t the least bit squeamish but, still, so awkward.

[Speedy]

snowyowl lmao I'm glad I'm not the only one! My poor H was just looking at me shaking his head lol

[Rama]

Dec 11, 2017 14:38:15 GMT -6 kam3100 said:

Rama and mattsgirl2004 it was 4 years ago so my mind could just be making stuff up, but I seem to recall that if I was ever concerned about baby not moving, to drink a glass of orange juice and it supposedly ‘wakes them up’. I am not in your shoes yet, but maybe it’s a worth a try when your babies are being quiet?

This is still true.  My kid just doesn't react much to sugary or cold beverages, so it doesn't help.   The doppler is the only thing that reliably pisses them off, hahahaha.

[kam3100]

Dec 11, 2017 16:16:32 GMT -6 Rama said:

Dec 11, 2017 14:38:15 GMT -6 kam3100 said:

Rama and mattsgirl2004 it was 4 years ago so my mind could just be making stuff up, but I seem to recall that if I was ever concerned about baby not moving, to drink a glass of orange juice and it supposedly ‘wakes them up’. I am not in your shoes yet, but maybe it’s a worth a try when your babies are being quiet?

This is still true.  My kid just doesn't react much to sugary or cold beverages, so it doesn't help.   The doppler is the only thing that reliably pisses them off, hahahaha.

I am definitely unhelpful then. I’m glad you went to L&D.

[flippinchica]

How far along are you? EDD? 36+1 jan 7

How are you feeling physically and emotionally? Emotionally mostly good. I do get anxious on days he is quieter. Physical so big and unwieldy. I'm having a bunch of pelvic pressure in general. I can barely fit behind my steering wheel. 4 more weeks feels like a long time

Any upcoming appointments or milestones? Next appt is Wednesday. Getting an ultrasound which is the first one since 20 weeks!

Any other word vomit to share? Not really
QotW: What is your favorite holiday movie? (Doesn’t have to be Christmas, any holiday is fair game! I'm totally drawing a blank.

[twohopes]

How far along are you? EDD?
I am the newbie of the group, 5 weeks and maybe a day or two today. EDD is around August 13, 2018.

How are you feeling physically and emotionally?
Physically I am nauseous, and extremely tired. Sensitive to smells too. And my breasts are killing me. First frimester stuff. It came on strong, which is giving me some comfort, as I did not have strong symptoms with my losses.

Any upcoming appointments or milestones?
Next Monday, first u/s with my RE.

Any other word vomit to share?
Anxiety is ok, but the one irrational fear I have is about miscarrying while I am away between Dec 20th and 25th, when we will be in Fort Wayne, Indiana, visiting family. I know they have hospitals and everythibg there too, but I am still afraid. Yikes.

QotW: What is your favorite holiday movie? (Doesn’t have to be Christmas, any holiday is fair game!)
Love actually!

[mattsgirl2004]

Rama I'm sorry that you're struggling too and that you ended up in L&D over the weekend. I'm glad baby is okay though. Hoping this week is a much more peaceful one for us both!!

twohopes Welcome! FX your ultrasound next week gives you some peace of mind and reassurance, especially through the holidays. ❤

[ajetter]

Rama I have slacked on this check-in but do you know if you have an anterior placenta? I didn’t really feel movement until 20 weeks, and it didn’t pick up until almost 26 weeks. When suddenly it turned into a three ring circus in there. Absolutely not to discount anything, if you are concerned I’m always in the better safe than sorry camp. Just saying that even with my fourth pregnancy, I was surprised at how long it took me to feel regular movement.

And now this kid almost never stops moving. Ever. She is insane.

[Rama]

Dec 14, 2017 1:44:00 GMT -6 ajetter said:

Rama I have slacked on this check-in but do you know if you have an anterior placenta? I didn’t really feel movement until 20 weeks, and it didn’t pick up until almost 26 weeks. When suddenly it turned into a three ring circus in there. Absolutely not to discount anything, if you are concerned I’m always in the better safe than sorry camp. Just saying that even with my fourth pregnancy, I was surprised at how long it took me to feel regular movement.

And now this kid almost never stops moving. Ever. She is insane.

I do have an anterior placenta, so that's also something my brain is battling with.  I know I don't necessarily have to have gymnastics going on, but I have been feeling movement since 14/15w (placenta used to be fundal, supposedly) and the abrupt change in behaviour is what really threw me.  I still feel kinda silly about it, but c'est la vie.  Now that I know my doppler can reliably piss Iggy off, I'm able to get a lot more chill about the quiet times.  Of course, usually when I start to worry is exactly when I get a kick, so... my kid's already trolling me.

[Speedy]

Had a scare last night with a gush of bright red bleeding. Called up to L&D and they suggested going to the ER. They couldn't find the heartbeat so they took blood and booked me for an ultrasound today. Went in for the ultrasound and as soon as the tech put the wand on my belly, we could see baby in there doing flips and jumping jacks. Apparently I'm giving birth to a tasmanian devil, rather than a baby. The doctor said the bleeding was probably just some placental irritation. Giving how much baby is moving every time I see it, I'm thinking it was using my placenta as a trampoline XD

[kam3100]

Dec 15, 2017 15:46:21 GMT -6 Speedy said:

Had a scare last night with a gush of bright red bleeding. Called up to L&D and they suggested going to the ER. They couldn't find the heartbeat so they took blood and booked me for an ultrasound today. Went in for the ultrasound and as soon as the tech put the wand on my belly, we could see baby in there doing flips and jumping jacks. Apparently I'm giving birth to a tasmanian devil, rather than a baby. The doctor said the bleeding was probably just some placental irritation. Giving how much baby is moving every time I see it, I'm thinking it was using my placenta as a trampoline XD

How scary! Why the heck didn’t they do an ultrasound at the ER? They made you worry for an extra day. Sorry about the scare but I’m so glad for the good news!

[Speedy]

kam3100, I'm not sure. The portable ultrasound machine was plugged in when I was in the ER, so maybe it needed to charge? I was a little confused about it too, but my BFF came with me and got to see baby too, so it all worked out okay.

[Rama]

Dec 15, 2017 15:46:21 GMT -6 Speedy said:

Had a scare last night with a gush of bright red bleeding. Called up to L&D and they suggested going to the ER. They couldn't find the heartbeat so they took blood and booked me for an ultrasound today. Went in for the ultrasound and as soon as the tech put the wand on my belly, we could see baby in there doing flips and jumping jacks. Apparently I'm giving birth to a tasmanian devil, rather than a baby. The doctor said the bleeding was probably just some placental irritation. Giving how much baby is moving every time I see it, I'm thinking it was using my placenta as a trampoline XD

I'm glad everything came out okay!  This happened to me, too, and it was terrifying.  I think it's around the same number of weeks and everything.  For me, we suspected SCH and I haven't had any significant bleeding since.  Calm down, babies!

[Speedy]

Rama, I know, right! Poor tech actually had a difficult time checking the heartbeat because every time she'd start the trace, baby would move lol. It'll be fun to see what happens at my anatomy scan!

[Rama]

Dec 15, 2017 16:38:31 GMT -6 Speedy said:

Rama , I know, right! Poor tech actually had a difficult time checking the heartbeat because every time she'd start the trace, baby would move lol. It'll be fun to see what happens at my anatomy scan!

We had to wait no less than three full minutes for Iggy to CTFD before we got a picture, haha.  And lemme just prepare you for having to get the anatomy done twice, because mine STILL is not cooperative!

[Speedy]

Dec 15, 2017 16:40:37 GMT -6 Rama said:

Dec 15, 2017 16:38:31 GMT -6 Speedy said:

Rama , I know, right! Poor tech actually had a difficult time checking the heartbeat because every time she'd start the trace, baby would move lol. It'll be fun to see what happens at my anatomy scan!

We had to wait no less than three full minutes for Iggy to CTFD before we got a picture, haha.  And lemme just prepare you for having to get the anatomy done twice, because mine STILL is not cooperative!

I was actually contemplating paying for a 3D scan. Now I'm not so sure lol

[Rama]

Dec 15, 2017 17:00:17 GMT -6 Speedy said:

Dec 15, 2017 16:40:37 GMT -6 Rama said:

We had to wait no less than three full minutes for Iggy to CTFD before we got a picture, haha.  And lemme just prepare you for having to get the anatomy done twice, because mine STILL is not cooperative!

I was actually contemplating paying for a 3D scan. Now I'm not so sure lol

If I get one, I fully expect to be mooned the entire time.

[Speedy]

Dec 15, 2017 17:10:52 GMT -6 Rama said:

Dec 15, 2017 17:00:17 GMT -6 Speedy said:

I was actually contemplating paying for a 3D scan. Now I'm not so sure lol

If I get one, I fully expect to be mooned the entire time.

bahaha, I laughed way harder at that than I should have.

[notmoose]

I hope it's okay for me to jump in here.

How far along are you? EDD? 9w 2d. July 21st.

How are you feeling physically and emotionally?

I have been taking b6/unisom, so that's helping with the nausea. Still in that lazy stage of first tri where I don't want to move a lot.
Emotionally I'm doing okay. I am having some feels about my sister being induced this week. Our due dates were 9 weeks apart. So, it's hitting me that I should be close to delivering too... but I'm not, I'm starting over. Then I feel guilty for feeling this way. Like feeling this is somehow betraying the baby I'm pregnant with. Idk.

Any upcoming appointments or milestones?
I have an appt with the nurse on Wednesday. We'll do the Doppler (which I already do daily).

Dec 27 will be my loss milestone.

Any other word vomit to share?

QotW: What is your favorite holiday movie? (Doesn’t have to be Christmas, any holiday is fair game!)

It's A Wonderful Life, The Santa Clause, and The Grinch.

[notmoose]

I recognize so many of you. I wish I had known about this board before today. Glad I found it. 🙂