Weekly Check In 3.19

[pambee]

When is your due date? How far along are you?


How big is baby?


Team Finding Out / Team Green?


Any Upcoming Appointments?


Symptoms:


Rants/Raves/AW/Questions?

[pambee]

Hope it's okay I started this!

When is your due date? How far along are you?
Not positive, 5ish weeks/Mid November

How big is baby?
BB pellet

Team Finding Out / Team Green?
Finding out to sho!

Any Upcoming Appointments?
I had my third beta today, and tomorrow I get to call and make an appt for my first u/s.

Symptoms:
Slight nausea throughout the day, hormonal like a crazy person, sore boobs

Rants/Raves/AW/Questions?
I had my third beta today (Thurs/Sat/Mon), she hasn't told me the exact #s but they went from ~4000/6000/8000. I thought they were supposed to double within 48 hours, but she just keeps telling me they're rising and looking good, so I'm trying not to think the worst. Anyone have experience like this? This is my first pregnancy after my loss and haven't ever had betas done before pregnancy before.

I'm anxious to get the u/s and see what's really going on in there!

[mollykinnz]

When is your due date? How far along are you?

So far I'm thinking due date is Nov 18, but not 100% sure
5+1


How big is baby?

The size of a peppercorn!

Team Finding Out / Team Green?

Team Finding Out!

Any Upcoming Appointments?

I have my first midwife appointment April 5! I'm really excited.

Symptoms:

Not too much yet. Things seem to come and go. I'm tired some days more than others, have felt nauseated here and there. I'm feeling bloated at the moment.

Rants/Raves/AW/Questions?

Nope!

[eleephant]

When is your due date? How far along are you?
November 15th. 5w 4 d


How big is baby?
A peppercorn!


Team Finding Out / Team Green?
Finding out, I need to know all the things.


Any Upcoming Appointments?
April 12th is my ultrasound!

Symptoms:
Nausea, exhaustion, starvation lol.


Rants/Raves/AW/Questions
I'm super excited since H and I are going on our 7 year anniversary trip this Friday! We are staying one night in Portland and two nights in Seattle. I can't wait for some alone time!

I'm also super conflicted about choosing a Dr. This is my 4th pregnancy but my other 3 kids were born back in AZ with my amazing midwife. Now I'm in Washington in such a big city (compared to where I'm from) with a lot of options. I'm seeing 5 different OBs right now that rotate and it feels so impersonable. I just don't even know where to start or what to do when I'm doctor seeking? I would love to find another midwife. I've also looked into the local birthing center but I just don't know. My other three were born in a hospital.

[eleephant]

Oh my gosh guys, I'm sorry that was such a long read.

Also thank you pambee for starting this!

[expatmama11]

How big is baby? 4 weeks 2 days (based on ovulation date. If Dr based on LMP will be 4 weeks)


Team Finding Out / Team Green?
Find out for sure

Any Upcoming Appointments? 4th round of blood work and ultrasound next Monday.


Symptoms: Nausea hear and there but I’m prone to that anyways so can’t say it’s based on pregnancy.


Rants/Raves/AW/Questions?[/quote]
Just went for third blood draw and came back at 782 which I’m super happy about at 16dpo.

Question. RE has my scheduled to come in next Monday to do an ultrasound. I know it will be too early to see anything. Would you push it off for a few days or just go with it? I’m wondering if he is wanting it to determine it isn’t ectopic so I’m researching ectopic now. (I have a blocked tube)

[pambee]

expatmama11 does your Dr know how far along you are? If so I would go along with it, but you could always call to confirm.

My nurse probably hates me by now, from the amount of times I've called her in the last few months 😂 but it's what they're there for!

[expatmama11]

Mar 19, 2018 20:20:00 GMT -6 pambee said:

expatmama11 does your Dr know how far along you are? If so I would go along with it, but you could always call to confirm.

My nurse probably hates me by now, from the amount of times I've called her in the last few months 😂 but it's what they're there for!

Yeah, the nurse said I will be 5 weeks exactly on Monday. (Based on LMP)
She gave me my numbers and said Dr wanted me back in for blood work again next Monday and then said oh and he has you down for an ultrasound.

[foxtober]

When is your due date? How far along are you? Nov 8, 6&4

How big is baby? A pea or a blueberry or something.

Team Finding Out / Team Green? Oh I'll be finding out!

Any Upcoming Appointments? Next Thursday. I think I'll get an u/s, I'll be 8 weeks.

Symptoms: so tired, so nauseated. No puking, but I'm not really a puker. I'm ready to be past this stage because I have a few busy weeks at work!

Rants/Raves/AW/Questions? I told the two ladies in my department today. I've been feeling like shit and we have a big event in a couple weeks. They're both younger than me but they were so excited!

[charlotte]

Due date: Nov 1 (7w5d)

Finding out? Nope.

Next appt: intake appt & sonogram April 5th

Symptoms: fatigue, cravings, and morning nausea.

Rants/raves/Questions:
So I have always had female OB/GYNs. Not on purpose, but that’s how it’s been. I’m at a new practice now, and there are female OBs but it was a male OB who had the best reviews for both himself and his nurse. So I chose him, of course. But I have to admit that I am slightly nervous for my first few appts with him because I’m afraid I’ll feel uncomfortable. But like... he’s a doctor & it’s his job. I feel like a 12-year-old for having any hesitation at all. During L&D I could care less who is all up in there, but I am someone who still gets nervous for paps so ¯\_(ツ)_/¯.

[sapatos]

Hi ladies. I am going to extremely cautiously dip my toe in here.

When is your due date? How far along are you?
I've got PCOS, and CD 1 was 12/29. But I believe I actually conceived on CD67...making me 4w1d. Due November 26th?

How big is baby?

A poppyseed

Team Finding Out / Team Green?

Team Finding Out!

Any Upcoming Appointments?

Another blood draw on the 26th. US on April 16th.

Symptoms:

Shockingly enough, I'm already experiencing nausea and fatigue. That didn't hit me until at least 8 weeks last time. (I have a 13 month old DD.)

[expatmama11]

charlotte

I actually feel weird about male obgyn‘s so you aren’t the only one. We just moved and I am once again choosing an office with only females because that is what I feel comfortable with.

You can always change your mind if it ends up being too uncomfortable for you.

[foxtober]

Mar 20, 2018 9:34:46 GMT -6 expatmama11 said:

charlotte

I actually feel weird about male obgyn‘s so you aren’t the only one. We just moved and I am once again choosing an office with only females because that is what I feel comfortable with.

You can always change your mind if it ends up being too uncomfortable for you.

When I had my son I had two male obs, one female, and a female PA. I did like that there was always a female nurse around for pelvic exams. While the men didn't make me uncomfortable I actually prefer female doctors in general because I feel like they are less dismissive.

I don't actually know who I'm seeing at my new practice... my OB will be my family doc, but I'm not seeing her this time.

[emilypk]

When is your due date? How far along are you? Due 11/20, 5w today


How big is baby? Apple seed sized


Team Finding Out / Team Green? Finding out for sure!


Any Upcoming Appointments? No, not until 4/16


Symptoms: Nausea comes and goes, and so does hunger. Feeling pretty tired but I’ve been waking up early in the mornings for no apparent reason.


Rants/Raves/AW/Questions? I had swordfish for dinner last night and then found out right afterwards I wasn’t supposed to do that. I should have known from last time, but the nurse I talked to last week didn’t mention it either.

I also need to make a decision about an OB. I’ll probably go to the doctor who I saw for my previous pregnancy... I liked her but her office is not the most conveniently located. I’ll probably stick with her since I was happy with her overall, rather than taking the chance with someone new.

[letsgetphysio]

When is your due date? How far along are you? early November. I think I'm 6w5d or so?


How big is baby? Lentil


Team Finding Out / Team Green? Finding out for sure!


Any Upcoming Appointments? First appt April 3rd - I'm hoping they do a dating ultrasound


Symptoms: I've puked the past three days, so thats fun. I was sick my entire pregnancy for DD, so I'm gearing up for the long haul.


Rants/Raves/AW/Questions? I took half a unisom and 25mg B6 last night, and I'm not sure if it helped or not. I've heard of people taking B6 throughout the day too, so maybe that'll make a difference?

[midna]

When is your due date? How far along are you? Nov 13 according to LMP, 6w


How big is baby? Size of a pea


Team Finding Out / Team Green? Finding out for sure


Any Upcoming Appointments? Haven’t had any yet, I need to get in to my family doctor so he can refer me to an OBGYN. Hopefully next Thursday.


Symptoms: Sleeping really crappy, heartburn, little bit of nauseousness every once in a while, tired


Rants/Raves/AW/Questions? Nothing right meow

[notelsie]

charlotte I get those feels. I have a male OB now since I’ve moved out of state. He has really good reviews. I was nervous about my exam/pap today, but it actually wasn’t awkward at all.

It could just be me though. Due to infertility my vagina has been seen by everyone. Including a couple male doctors/techs.. but that was a long time ago.

[notelsie]

When is your due date? How far along are you? 10/31 - 7w6d

How big is baby? Between a blueberry and raspberry.

Team Finding Out / Team Green? Have to know!

Any Upcoming Appointments? Yes! 8w ultrasound tomorrow afternoon!

Symptoms: Exhaustion, nausea, sore boobs, acid reflux, metallic taste, pregnancy brain.. oh and ALL the bloat. I look pregnant :-o I hope we can hide it another month.

Rants/Raves/AW/Questions? I can’t really think of anything I haven’t already said.

[charlotte]

notelsie let us know how it goes today.

[Dramaphile]

When is your due date? how far along are you? Oct 31, 8 weeks today


How big is baby? Peanut M&M


Team Finding Out / Team Green? Team finding out


Any Upcoming Appointments? 1st appointment was supposed to be today, but the office closed because of snow, so I have to reschedule. Hopefully they have something available tomorrow or Friday!


Symptoms: All day nausea, fatigue, metallic taste in my mouth


Rants/Raves/AW/Questions? Apparently shellfish is a no for me now, I had lobster bisque for lunch yesterday and couldn’t get the weird iodine taste out of my mouth for hours. Ugh. Going to tell my parents and my in-laws this weekend. Told my supervisor at work on Monday because I wanted to have someone at my office who knows.

[Dr. Cox]

When is your due date? How far along are you?
Nov 14th, 6 weeks


How big is baby?
A seed or something

Team Finding Out / Team Green?
Finding out


Any Upcoming Appointments?
First sonogram on Friday!


Symptoms:
Nausea, exhaustion, really sore boobs (think that’s more the progesterone)


Rants/Raves/AW/Questions?
I am having a really hard time imagining what my life will be like with two kids. MH works a lot and is often out of town and I’m kind of freaking out. Also, we are moving forward with a two story addition to the house and I’m both excited and hoping construction is complete before baby gets here.

[librariangirl]

I’m going to cautiously come on board here!

When is your due date? How far along are you? Thanksgiving (11/22) 5 +0

How big is baby? A peppercorn

Team Finding Out / Team Green? Team green!

Any Upcoming Appointments? Nurse OB 3/26; OB 4/17 (of sooner since I have a history of repeated loss)

Symptoms: tired, sore boobs, bloat, and the nausea is starting (I had HG last time).

Rants/Raves/AW/Questions? I’m so nervous, pgal brain has me like whoa right now. We’ve been trying for close to 4 years to have a second now. I just want this first trimester to go quickly, and be uneventful.

[notelsie]

Mar 21, 2018 7:56:58 GMT -6 charlotte said:

notelsie let us know how it goes today.

You are so sweet! Thanks for checking in

I tried responding to this earlier, but I’m not seeing my post for some reason.

Everything went well! Baby is measuring 2 days ahead, and had a heartbeat of 174BPM! It really gave me some peace of mind. I’m so thankful!

[notelsie]

librariangirl Congratulations and welcome! I hope you have a smooth 9 months. PGAL brain is the worst

Ps. Nice avatar

[notelsie]

Dramaphile I’m sorry your appointment was cancelled today. I hope they are able to get you in soon.

@dr. Cox Thinking about having two is definitely a little intimidating. I hope the 2nd floor is finished in time!

[notelsie]

Looks like we have some upcoming appointments! I can’t wait to see some good news!

[librariangirl]

Mar 21, 2018 21:19:18 GMT -6 notelsie said:

librariangirl Congratulations and welcome! I hope you have a smooth 9 months. PGAL brain is the worst

Ps. Nice avatar

Thanks. I was thinking the same about your avatar. 😄

[Dramaphile]

Mar 21, 2018 21:21:00 GMT -6 notelsie said:

Dramaphile I’m sorry your appointment was cancelled today. I hope they are able to get you in soon.

@dr. Cox Thinking about having two is definitely a little intimidating. I hope the 2nd floor is finished in time!

Ugh, no appointments available till April 5th.  I'm really freaking annoyed right now.  Which is stupid because I thought an 8 week appointment was early when they scheduled me (at my previous practice they scheduled your first at 9-10 weeks), but I was looking forward to it and now to have to wait over two weeks sucks bigtime.  Considering calling the other Midwife group because now I'm worried that it's going to be a pain to schedule appointments with this practice, but that one is a little less convenient for me.  Also super annoyed that the receptionist I talked to, when I told her I needed to reschedule my 8 week first appointment, she said "how do you know you're 8 weeks?"  GRRRRR.

[charlotte]

Dramaphile ugh, sorry for the wait! We can be appointment buddies on the 5th.

[codypup]

Due date: November 13, 6&1

Definitely finding out the sex.

Symptoms: nausea, sore boobs, and the appetite of a tiger shark.

Rants and raves:

I had my first u/s yesterday - there was already a heartbeat!!!