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Post by Rama on Jan 8, 2018 10:52:07 GMT -6
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 excuse to use while pregnant?
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Post by Rama on Jan 8, 2018 10:55:45 GMT -6
How far along are you? EDD? 28,3 EDD 3/30
How are you feeling physically and emotionally? Physically, I am definitely starting to slow down. I was cleaning our office yesterday and only managed to fold all the linens before I had to take a nap. For two hours. Emotionally, I'm actually doing okay. I haven't had much anxiety in the past couple of weeks, which is, of course, right after I made an appointment to see someone. So now I'm only nervous about that, whoops.
Any upcoming appointments or milestones? Today with the social worker
Any other word vomit to share? Babe has started to respond to H's daily chatting with them and it's so cute how excited MrRama gets when he gets kicked in the face, haha.
QotW: What is your favorite excuse to use while pregnant? I don't know that I have a favorite, exactly. I use the "it's too heavy" or "baby wants it" excuses a lot, though.
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Post by cara on Jan 8, 2018 11:29:54 GMT -6
How far along are you? EDD? 7w4d - 8/23 according to LMP. I have my first appointment on Thursday so we'll see if anything changes.
How are you feeling physically and emotionally? A little irritable but physically I feel pretty good.
Any upcoming appointments or milestones? First appointment 1/11.
Any other word vomit to share? I'm sure this is irrational, but my symptoms are so weak that it kind of worries me. I don't have much for aversions and no MS. I didn't have MS with my first pregnancy either, though. So, basically my symptoms are sore/bigger boobs, bloating, and fatigue. Oh, and some stretching pains in the area of my uterus. I'm worried that I feel too good.
QotW: What is your favorite excuse to use while pregnant? That I can't over-exert myself so DH does most of the physical stuff.
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Post by Rama on Jan 8, 2018 11:53:03 GMT -6
cara I never had MS or even really any aversions. Eventually (like 10w+), I did just stop wanting to eat food at all, but that was more of a lack of appetite than an aversion. I'd still eat everything I normally eat...just when I actually ate. So this seems perfectly normal to me, even if it's just luck.
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Post by cara on Jan 8, 2018 12:18:18 GMT -6
I hope your appointment goes well today Rama!
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Post by Rama on Jan 8, 2018 12:26:35 GMT -6
I hope your appointment goes well today Rama ! They just cancelled it. SW is out of office today (presumably because of illness).
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Post by Speedy on Jan 8, 2018 12:29:42 GMT -6
cara, I wouldn't worry about it too much. I had basically no symptoms until I was 9w+, except shortness of breath and I was tired. And then it all hit me at once.
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Post by cara on Jan 8, 2018 12:30:14 GMT -6
I hope your appointment goes well today Rama ! They just cancelled it. SW is out of office today (presumably because of illness). Well boo I hope you can get it re-scheduled soon.
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Post by Rama on Jan 8, 2018 12:31:33 GMT -6
They just cancelled it. SW is out of office today (presumably because of illness). Well boo I hope you can get it re-scheduled soon. She's supposed to call me back to reschedule when she's back in. So, hopefully tomorrow.
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Post by Speedy on Jan 8, 2018 12:33:54 GMT -6
How far along are you? EDD? June 30, 15w2d
How are you feeling physically and emotionally? I'm feeling pretty good with both right now. The only real symptoms I have are RLP (especially when coughing), a super stuffy nose, and some irritability. I've started weaning down off of my anxiety meds, and I'm actually in a better mood now at a lower dosage than I was at the higher dosage.
Any upcoming appointments or milestones? OB appointment 01/22
Any other word vomit to share? It's my day off today so I was laying in bed for an hour after I woke up feeling baby wiggling. It's just so amazing to me, for a while I thought I'd never get to feel that.
QotW: What is your favorite excuse to use while pregnant? Hrmm, playing my crankiness off because of pregnancy. And the fact that H has to clean the litter box lol.
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Post by flyliceandcoffee on Jan 8, 2018 13:45:38 GMT -6
cara, I never had aversions and/or morning sickness with either of my kiddos either. I swear that with my first I didn't have ANY first tri symptoms at all. Like no sore boobs, no fatigue, nothing. I know it's easy to say and hard to do, but try not to worry too much. At least you have the sore boobs and fatigue? That's all I really had with my second too.
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Post by mattsgirl2004 on Jan 8, 2018 13:53:25 GMT -6
How far along are you? EDD? 27 weeks
How are you feeling physically and emotionally? Physically I'm doing a little better with my back and hips. The hand/arm pain and numbess is not getting better and wakes me several times a night.
Emotionally I'm doing better than I was last week. Baby has been very active the past few days which has helped with some anxiety.
Any upcoming appointments or milestones? I have my GTT next week and an OB appointment.
Also, 3rd tri today!
Any other word vomit to share? Approximately 85 days until my csection. How is this possible??
QotW: What is your favorite excuse to use while pregnant? It gets me out of shoveling snow. Also, DH does all the bath and night time routines (when he's not working) when I'm pg to give me a break, especially with having to bend of the tub to wash my girls. Kills my back. I definitely milk it as much as I can. 😊
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Post by mirabelle on Jan 8, 2018 14:06:30 GMT -6
How far along are you? EDD? 5ish weeks EDD 9/5 How are you feeling physically and emotionally? one member of the household has a high fever so I'm crossing my fingers I don't catch whatever is going around, I'm washing my hands so much they are getting raw. Overall feeling great. Any upcoming appointments or milestones? I had my intake and first beta last week in the 1700s, made it in for a 2nd one this morning and it came back in the 9000+ range, dr said I could move my first ultrasound up, but I'm going to leave it as is... that'll be in 2 weeks for dating. Glad I got that 2nd draw, really having to advocate for myself based on what I'm learning via this community and online (thank you Rama , etc) I was peppering my OB with all the questions via email last week, luckily she is handling me like a professional. Any other word vomit to share? ^ and below QotW: What is your favorite excuse to use while pregnant? I am a homebody so I am using it to get out of social engagements, most are understanding, but some have really taken offense to it. I feel like I'm still in a mourning period too so I'm just sensitive right now. This should go into word vomit but I also hate what having a loss takes away from you... just so much secrecy in my life surrounding a significant event. Which is why I want to be at home so I don't have to obfuscate.
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Post by flyliceandcoffee on Jan 8, 2018 14:12:47 GMT -6
How far along are you? EDD? Some time in mid-Sept? Our cycle was weird so I actually don't know what they'll count as my LMP and thus my EDD.
How are you feeling physically and emotionally? Physically I'm doing okay. Fatigue hits every so often for like an hour or so then goes away. I did fall asleep on the couch at like 9pm last week though so we'll see. Emotionally, I'm kind of all over the map. Some days I'm taking it in stride, others I'm freaking out about everything.
Any upcoming appointments or milestones? First appt is scheduled for 1/23 and will include an u/s. It's gonna be a long wait....but I did that on purpose because I wanted to avoid the mindfuck of going in too early then having to wait a week another week for a follow up ultrasound.
Any other word vomit to share? I know there's nothing I can do, but I'm still so ridiculously nervous. I think it's partially because the last MC is so fresh in my mind that it's hard to be positive?
QotW: What is your favorite excuse to use while pregnant? I never got to use it, but I always wanted to use the "I can't carry that, it weighs more than 25 lbs". My kids are tiny though so my 4 year old is only now past that threshold. I hope I get to use it this time around!
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Post by snowyowl on Jan 8, 2018 14:34:16 GMT -6
How far along are you? EDD? 34+5, 2/15 How are you feeling physically and emotionally? I have a head cold, which is super annoying when sleep is already disrupted. It’s causing reflux, which is doubly annoying. Emotionally I go back and forth a lot between feeling impatient to be done and not feeling quite ready! Any upcoming appointments or milestones? Starting weekly appointments now. I’ll see my OB every Friday until baby. Any other word vomit to share? Being past the holidays is making this all feel real. I feel simultaneously stressed that we haven’t prepared and like it’s a little too early to be rearranging rooms and unpacking clothes. QotW: What is your favorite excuse to use while pregnant? My favorite excuse to myself is “when will I be able to eat like this without feeling completely guilty again?” before I grab another cookie. My favorite excuse with others is that my back hurts. It does, but it’s also a get out of jail free card
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Post by snowyowl on Jan 8, 2018 14:46:23 GMT -6
cara When I was 7/8 weeks I was also worried I wasn’t having the same symptoms I did with my previous pregnancy. I couldn’t remember if they had started that early or not. By around 9 or 10 they kicked in. Plenty of people also have really different pregnancies with different kids!
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Post by notmoose on Jan 9, 2018 5:09:00 GMT -6
How far along are you? EDD? 12w 5d. July 19th.
How are you feeling physically and emotionally? Physically - same for the most part
Emotionally - I'm struggling. Anxiety decided to come back with a vengeance. I have struggled with extreme anxiety since I was pregnant with my 2.5 yo. I've started having the heart racing, tight chest, hard to breathe feelings often for no real reason. I've been having some sharp/weird pains in my vagina that have been making me spiral and think something is wrong.
Any upcoming appointments or milestones? I have an appt today. Pelvic exam. Idk if I'll mention my anxiety. He always tells me I'm depressed and that pisses me off. Anxiety is not depression. I've been depressed, I know what it is.
Any other word vomit to share?
QotW: What is your favorite excuse to use while pregnant? Basically just being able to use it when I'm being lazy. To get MH to go get me food or get me a drink or whatever it is.
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Post by flyliceandcoffee on Jan 9, 2018 10:02:37 GMT -6
How far along are you? EDD? 12w 5d. July 19th. How are you feeling physically and emotionally? Physically - same for the most part Emotionally - I'm struggling. Anxiety decided to come back with a vengeance. I have struggled with extreme anxiety since I was pregnant with my 2.5 yo. I've started having the heart racing, tight chest, hard to breathe feelings often for no real reason. I've been having some sharp/weird pains in my vagina that have been making me spiral and think something is wrong. Any upcoming appointments or milestones? I have an appt today. Pelvic exam. Idk if I'll mention my anxiety. He always tells me I'm depressed and that pisses me off. Anxiety is not depression. I've been depressed, I know what it is. Any other word vomit to share? QotW: What is your favorite excuse to use while pregnant? Basically just being able to use it when I'm being lazy. To get MH to go get me food or get me a drink or whatever it is. I'm sorry you're struggling. Is there anyone other than your OB you could chat with about your anxiety?
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Post by Rama on Jan 9, 2018 10:16:59 GMT -6
notmoose If you don't trust your OB to take your mental health seriously, that'd be a sticking point for me and I'd look to switch to another provider. I'm sorry he's a one-trick pony. If you feel comfortable with him (and possibly with arguing with him), then I'd mention the anxiety. Hopefully, it would just mean that he refers you to someone else that specializes in mental healthcare instead of trying to take care of it himself.
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Post by notmoose on Jan 9, 2018 11:04:07 GMT -6
How far along are you? EDD? 12w 5d. July 19th. How are you feeling physically and emotionally? Physically - same for the most part Emotionally - I'm struggling. Anxiety decided to come back with a vengeance. I have struggled with extreme anxiety since I was pregnant with my 2.5 yo. I've started having the heart racing, tight chest, hard to breathe feelings often for no real reason. I've been having some sharp/weird pains in my vagina that have been making me spiral and think something is wrong. Any upcoming appointments or milestones? I have an appt today. Pelvic exam. Idk if I'll mention my anxiety. He always tells me I'm depressed and that pisses me off. Anxiety is not depression. I've been depressed, I know what it is. Any other word vomit to share? QotW: What is your favorite excuse to use while pregnant? Basically just being able to use it when I'm being lazy. To get MH to go get me food or get me a drink or whatever it is. I'm sorry you're struggling. Is there anyone other than your OB you could chat with about your anxiety? Thanks. Not really. I don't see a therapist and no one in my real life "gets it". I need meds to feel normal but I won't take them while pregnant. So, I guess I just suffer.
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Post by notmoose on Jan 9, 2018 11:09:06 GMT -6
notmoose If you don't trust your OB to take your mental health seriously, that'd be a sticking point for me and I'd look to switch to another provider. I'm sorry he's a one-trick pony. If you feel comfortable with him (and possibly with arguing with him), then I'd mention the anxiety. Hopefully, it would just mean that he refers you to someone else that specializes in mental healthcare instead of trying to take care of it himself. We have a complicated history. But the next closest, available ob is an hour away. I also struggle with driving anxiety, especially in winter, so it's not really an option for me to switch. I trust him with my and my babies physical wellbeing but he is very blunt/emotionless a lot of the time. But I can also be kind of difficult I guess because I don't want to go see a therapist. I don't like it and again, I'd have to drive at least an hour away. And I won't take meds while pregnant, so idk what the solution is.
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Post by Rama on Jan 9, 2018 11:22:01 GMT -6
notmoose If you don't trust your OB to take your mental health seriously, that'd be a sticking point for me and I'd look to switch to another provider. I'm sorry he's a one-trick pony. If you feel comfortable with him (and possibly with arguing with him), then I'd mention the anxiety. Hopefully, it would just mean that he refers you to someone else that specializes in mental healthcare instead of trying to take care of it himself. We have a complicated history. But the next closest, available ob is an hour away. I also struggle with driving anxiety, especially in winter, so it's not really an option for me to switch. I trust him with my and my babies physical wellbeing but he is very blunt/emotionless a lot of the time. But I can also be kind of difficult I guess because I don't want to go see a therapist. I don't like it and again, I'd have to drive at least an hour away. And I won't take meds while pregnant, so idk what the solution is. We're the same. No, seriously, I've only just admitted to antenatal anxiety and I am really frustrated with the idea of having to see someone to talk about it. Hard pass 100% to any meds. Are you open to doing more casual counseling, like some of the websites offer online? Just kinda like a chatroom or, I think, some of them do texts? Would that even help? If not, I get it and I am in your corner. It's all hard and I hope you're able to find some kind of solution that works for you. If you do, I'd love to hear what it is.
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Post by flyliceandcoffee on Jan 9, 2018 11:28:47 GMT -6
I'm sorry you're struggling. Is there anyone other than your OB you could chat with about your anxiety? Thanks. Not really. I don't see a therapist and no one in my real life "gets it". I need meds to feel normal but I won't take them while pregnant. So, I guess I just suffer. That sucks I'm sorry I'm always willing to be a listening ear if you need a sounding board though. I have a lot of friends who battle with severe anxiety and I hate watching them go through it thinking they're all alone.
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Post by cara on Jan 9, 2018 12:08:57 GMT -6
notmoose - I have very similar issues with anxiety. I'm sorry I don't have any great advice. I find myself struggling with how to handle it as well. Just know you're not alone.
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Post by Speedy on Jan 9, 2018 12:15:12 GMT -6
notmoose I came into my pregnancy taking citalopram. I was at one of the highest doses they can give you because my anxiety was triggering suicidal thoughts. When I went to go see my family doctor, and at the first OB appointment, they both said the same thing - try to wean down if possible, but if not, having a mentally healthy mother is better for the baby. So far I've brought myself down by 10 mg and I'm hoping that an eventual 10 mg dose will be enough. I know it's scary thinking that you're medicating your baby, but in the end, if you need that extra little bit of help to stay level, I don't think anyone will blame you ❤
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Post by notmoose on Jan 9, 2018 12:33:34 GMT -6
We have a complicated history. But the next closest, available ob is an hour away. I also struggle with driving anxiety, especially in winter, so it's not really an option for me to switch. I trust him with my and my babies physical wellbeing but he is very blunt/emotionless a lot of the time. But I can also be kind of difficult I guess because I don't want to go see a therapist. I don't like it and again, I'd have to drive at least an hour away. And I won't take meds while pregnant, so idk what the solution is. We're the same. No, seriously, I've only just admitted to antenatal anxiety and I am really frustrated with the idea of having to see someone to talk about it. Hard pass 100% to any meds. Are you open to doing more casual counseling, like some of the websites offer online? Just kinda like a chatroom or, I think, some of them do texts? Would that even help? If not, I get it and I am in your corner. It's all hard and I hope you're able to find some kind of solution that works for you. If you do, I'd love to hear what it is. It took me a long time to admit I needed help after ds. He was 1.5 before I finally went to the doctor. Meds do work for me and I will go back on them once I can. The one I took is not recommended for pregnancy and is iffy while breastfeeding. So, it will be a while before I can get some relief. I went off my meds while ttc and started exercising to replace the meds. It helped some. I've never heard of the online/text therapy. That actually sounds really cool to me, I'll have to look into that. I'm sorry you struggle with anxiety too. It's so frustrating, especially when there seems to be no reason for it and no way to stop it.
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Post by notmoose on Jan 9, 2018 12:41:40 GMT -6
notmoose I came into my pregnancy taking citalopram. I was at one of the highest doses they can give you because my anxiety was triggering suicidal thoughts. When I went to go see my family doctor, and at the first OB appointment, they both said the same thing - try to wean down if possible, but if not, having a mentally healthy mother is better for the baby. So far I've brought myself down by 10 mg and I'm hoping that an eventual 10 mg dose will be enough. I know it's scary thinking that you're medicating your baby, but in the end, if you need that extra little bit of help to stay level, I don't think anyone will blame you ❤ The med I was on (effexor xr) is not recommended for pregnancy. I've tried so many and the ones that are safe for pregnancy don't work for me. I guess I'd rather just deal with it than risk it. I don't like it, but I think I'd always worry the meds were hurting the baby. I appreciate everyone's replies and it's nice to have people that understand what it's like.
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Post by Rama on Jan 9, 2018 12:53:23 GMT -6
*hugs* notmoose. If nothing else, you have us. <3
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Post by Speedy on Jan 9, 2018 12:54:58 GMT -6
*hugs* notmoose. If nothing else, you have us. <3 ^ this
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Post by notmoose on Jan 9, 2018 15:47:13 GMT -6
*hugs* notmoose. If nothing else, you have us. <3 Thank you, I really appreciate it!
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