PGAL Check-in 6/26 - 7/2

[snowyowl]

Hi ladies, starting a new check in for this week.

How far along are you (weeks/fruit):

How are you feeling physically? Emotionally?

Upcoming Appointments or Milestones:

GTKY: Favorite thing about summer!

[sarahh]

How far along are you (weeks/fruit): 12w6d - today plum, lemon tomorrow

How are you feeling physically? Emotionally? Physically - okay except DD wants to be held constantly so my back has been killing me. Emotionally - I've been having nightmares that have been messing up my sleep and making me extra irritable. And I thought I had spotting this weekend after I pooped but there wasn't any more after that so I think it may have been from the poop. Who knows. But I was checking multiple times after each time I went to the bathroom all weekend.

Upcoming Appointments or Milestones: NT scan today at 3pm. I haven't had an ultrasound in 5 weeks so I'm anxious to see if everything is okay.

GTKY: Favorite thing about summer! Grilling out for sure. We used to go to the pool a lot but have only been a few times this summer.

[snowyowl]

How far along are you (weeks/fruit):
6 weeks, lady bug

How are you feeling physically? Emotionally?
Physically I'm quite tired. I get nauseated in the early afternoon and pretty much stay that way for the rest of the day.
Emotionally I'm mostly doing well. Started spotting a little today, which was really upsetting. I spotted before my loss, and then for weeks and weeks with my rainbow, so I was somewhat expecting it and I know I shouldn't let it get to me, but I'm stressed now. It's brown and very light, so I'm trying not to make too much of it.

Upcoming Appointments or Milestones:
First ultrasound is 7/6. I was doing a pretty good job of being patient before spotting started. I know it's better to wait and have the ultrasound when things are properly developed and not ambiguous!

GTKY: Favorite thing about summer!
Just being outside a lot. Fresh air and sunlight!

[jessijean]

How far along are you (weeks/fruit): 12 w 4d Plum, I believe.

How are you feeling physically? Emotionally? Physically about the same. Still nauseous in the morning, having some growing pains as I like to call them. I was standing in the kitchen this morning telling my ute that it's ok, it didn't have to hurt me. And DS sat there and was laughing at me.

Upcoming Appointments or Milestones: I'm sure more blood work for my neuro next week because med level still too low.

GTKY: Favorite thing about summer! Everything outdoors!!! Grilling, outdoor water aerobics and time at the lake or the gun range. I love it!

[smores]

How far along are you (weeks/fruit): 5 weeks & 2 days - Apple seed

How are you feeling physically? Emotionally? Physically - my boobs are SORE and I'm just starting to feel the nausea creeping in. Emotionally, I'm all over the place. Like 1/3 of the time I'm pretty calm and breezy, 1/3 I'm kind of numb/indifferent, and 1/3 I'm scared it will be bad news at my appointment. I still have 3 weeks and a couple days until my first appointment and I imagine I'll be a bit on edge until then. I have noticed that anytime someone mentions anything definite in the future about my pregnancy or future baby I ALWAYS want to correct them to "if". For example: "Oh cool we have a designed driver for so-and-so's wedding (in 2 months)" or we were talking about plans for DD's third birthday which would be when the baby was like 1 month old and my friends were crossing certain things off the list because you wouldn't want to do them with a newborn. Like my mind goes immediately to yeah MAYBE you'll have a designed driver... or maybe I'll be drinking copiously. MAYBE I'll have a newborn ... or maybe I won't. I just wish I could assume that everything will be ok.

Upcoming Appointments or Milestones: Nope, I mentioned it above. First appointment is still 3 weeks & 2 days away.

GTKY: Favorite thing about summer! Being able to go to the pool/beach and wear shorts at night without being cold.



sarahh I'll be thinking of you today and hope the NT scan goes perfectly!

snowyowl I know the spotting can be totally normal, but I hope it goes away for you soon. At least for your own peace of mind!

jessijean outdoor water aerobics sounds fun! I've never tried it!

[sarahh]

smores, I still catch myself doing that sometimes. I am still hesitant to buy anything for baby other than a few small things "just in case." And I keep pushing off the date for when I will feel comfortable enough to do certain things. Like have sex or buy something big for baby. Originally I told DH we could have sex after our 8 week appt and now its after the appt today but who knows what it will be after that. And I want to get a halo bassinet used and I saw one come up on our local bst this weekend but I said "after the appt Monday" and now I am pushing it to "after the anatomy scan." It sucks that we all have to deal with this and can't relax and enjoy our pregnancies.

[mrsp84]

How far along are you (weeks/fruit): 8 weeks today/Raspberry

How are you feeling physically? Emotionally? Physically, I feel ok. I've been having some dull cramps all day so I'm just starting to get slightly concerned. I've been chugging water hoping it helps, but I think I just need to get home, kick my feet up and relax for the rest of the night. Emotionally, I'm excited, but having been through an early loss (CP at 5.5 weeks), my mind still goes there and makes me question every. single. thing. I don't have another ultrasound until 7/11 which adds to my anxiety a bit.

Upcoming Appointments or Milestones: In two weeks. Hopefully we'll see some growth and hear a heartbeat! We saw it at 6 weeks so that was promising, but I still would like to know what is going on in there.

GTKY: Favorite thing about summer! Going up north. I'm from Michigan, so we vacation quite a bit up north. Haven't taken a trip yet this summer, but once we get moved into our new house, we're planning something to get away!

[pinkcat]

How far along are you (weeks/fruit): 6 weeks 1 day.

How are you feeling physically? Emotionally? Physically I feel mostly fine (just tired and sore boobs, with the very occasional nausea) Emotionally, this is making me nervous because I wish I felt more pregnant, or that this felt more real.

Upcoming Appointments or Milestones: First ultrasound this Thursday...eek! So nervous.

GTKY: Favorite thing about summer! So many- I love summer! The warmth, being able to wear sundresses and sandals, not having to warm up the car in the morning, being able to be outside all the time, how long it stays light out, I could go on and on.

[snowyowl]

I feel the same way, smores. It's why we are not telling anyone until the first ultrasound. I can't deal with the enthusiasm of others until I can feel more comfortable and excited. Otherwise I'm just constantly resisting the urge to correct people when they say "when" and I feel "if".

[easternshoregirl]

How far along are you (weeks/fruit): 7w6d

How are you feeling physically? Emotionally? Physically, I started feeling way better yesterday. We got 2 full nights of sleep out of DS over the weekend, which hasn't happened in a couple of weeks, so I think that helps. The nausea is still lingering around but my head feels clearer since I'm not suffering from it all day. Emotionally, kind of like the others here, I'm not really excited/believe this is happening yet. I told a good friend Saturday and she could tell I was not really enthusiastic and she understands why. 

Upcoming Appointments or Milestones: Wednesday! Another u/s at the RE.

GTKY: Favorite thing about summer! Everything! I'm a teacher, so no work. Long days. Eating dinner on the porch. Ice cream. Beach. Vacations. Concerts. It's hot. Flip flops. Shall I go on???

[easternshoregirl]

sarahh, how did the scan go?
I definitely had some bleeding after pooping a couple weeks ago, it is so gross. When can we start taking stool softeners? I am trying to avoid everything in the first tri b/c I am paranoid.


snowyowl, hope the spotting stops!

[sarahh]

easternshoregirl everything looked good! I'm measuring 2 days ahead as of now. I posted a pic in Monday random.

I started taking stool softeners around 8 weeks or a little before. I also started taking miralax a few days a week around that time and it has helped a ton!

[jessijean]

easternshoregirl I started a stool softener miralax combo around 8 weeks, too. I went a week without miralax and am paying for it.

[ajetter]

mrsp84 I feel like I had a ton of cramping weeks 8 and 9. It was unnerving, but baby's heart is still beating away so I have to assume it's just growing pains. Hope water and rest give you some relief.

smores We haven't told a ton of people, but I'm constantly doing that to DH. He says well we will have an x month old or when the baby and I'm constantly correcting him to if. I'm such a pessimist and while I wouldn't classify him as a raging optimist, he does tend to see things in the positive and it's driving him crazy. I keep saying maybe I'll feel better when I'm out of the first trimester, but honestly I've had lots of nagging fears about late term loss. So who knows.

[ajetter]

How far along are you (weeks/fruit): 10w2d / a kumquat?

How are you feeling physically? Emotionally? Physically tired, constantly falling asleep super early, then up in the middle of the night unable to sleep. Also if I eat anything super sugary I get incredibly nauseous. And add me to the probably needs to take a stool softener club.

Emotionally I just don't even know. I'm not incredibly anxious at the moment, but as I mentioned above I just keep circling back to these thoughts about late term loss. I know at some point I should talk to my OB about it, but honestly I don't know what she could do for me. St this point I really hope my gestational hypertension kicks in again later in the third tri so I get induced early. And that's just dumb.

Upcoming Appointments or Milestones: had an appointment yesterday with the panorama draw and heard the heart beat.

GTKY: Favorite thing about summer! My parents have a pool so we do lots of swimming and I just enjoy the relaxed laid back atmosphere that summer brings!

[sparky85]

How far along are you (weeks/fruit): 7 weeks - blueberry

How are you feeling physically? Emotionally? Tired, and sore. Emotionally i'm nervous. We're planning to tell our parents this weekend, and im worried that something will go wrong after we tell them and i will have to untell them. We didn't tell the ILs about our loss, and i only told my mom after the fact.

Upcoming Appointments or Milestones: waiting for a dating ultrasound appointment.

GTKY: Favorite thing about summer! I like getting to go outside and enjoy the nice weather. Also, all of the fresh fruit and veg!

[mrsp84]

Jun 27, 2017 3:05:46 GMT -6 ajetter said:

mrsp84 I feel like I had a ton of cramping weeks 8 and 9. It was unnerving, but baby's heart is still beating away so I have to assume it's just growing pains. Hope water and rest give you some relief.

smores We haven't told a ton of people, but I'm constantly doing that to DH. He says well we will have an x month old or when the baby and I'm constantly correcting him to if. I'm such a pessimist and while I wouldn't classify him as a raging optimist, he does tend to see things in the positive and it's driving him crazy. I keep saying maybe I'll feel better when I'm out of the first trimester, but honestly I've had lots of nagging fears about late term loss. So who knows.

Thanks for the reassurance! The cramping eventually went away last night. Miraculously, DD went to bed and STAYED in bed at 9 and I was in bed by 9:01, so I got some good sleep!

[aprilz81]

How far along are you (weeks/fruit): 8w6d

How are you feeling physically? Emotionally? Physically getting better. My super mild nausea that I had the last few weeks is fading (not felt sick for 3-4 days now), I'm not quite as exhausted (but still love to take a nap) and the super vivid dreams are fading a bit so when I sleep I'm getting better sleep. Emotionally I'm also doing better, but still guarded. We had our 3rd ultrasound yesterday with my RE and for the first time in my pregnancy history we were able to get a measurement that corresponded to my due date. Ava ALWAYS measured small, first it was 3 days, then 5, then a week and by the anatomy scan some of her measurements were 2 weeks off. I know things can still go wrong, but this baby's heartrate was 174 and the measurement lined up so that is a huge relief to me. It does look like they are changing my due date to Jan 31 to line up with my last period (Jan 31) but I know I when I ovulated and that calculation puts me at Feb 1st. I probably won't bother changing my ticker since it is only one day.

Upcoming Appointments or Milestones: I need to call my OB to get an appointment, NT scan scheduled for July 19th I believe.

GTKY: Favorite thing about summer! I love/hate summer. I enjoy the warmth, the flowers, the long days but the bugs and the humidity I could do without. We have been vacationing in the winter (which is amazing to go somewhere warm when it is snowing at home) so no real vacation plans to look forward to.

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[smores]

sarahh & snowyowl & ajetter sorry you guys feel the same way. PGAL brain is a bitch.

mrsp84 I'm glad you got some rest and the cramping went away!

pinkcat & easternshoregirl wishing you luck at your appointments this week!

sparky85 Do you have any idea of what time frame they are looking to schedule the u/s for? Or is it just first available appointment? For example, my office does 8-10 weeks for the first u/s and even if they are booked up, they will fit you in before the end of that window.

aprilz81 I'm so glad to hear that your appointment went so well yesterday

[sparky85]

smores I don't know when they will get me in. The request goes to the regional health authority, which then decides if they feel I need the test, and then schedules the ultrasound. I'm hoping to hear back within the next two weeks, but it could be longer. For reference, my Dr put in a request for me to be seen by an RE in January, and they still haven't gotten a response to that request.

[easternshoregirl]

So glad I have an appt for an ultrasound tomorrow morning. Getting nervous and anxious today because I feel so good. I am also having back pain which has preceded my mc's but at least it is higher up, not the lower back pain (like contractions). But it still has me fretting. Of course the back pain is probably just due to my tension. Bleh. Sorry, just had to get this all out and figured this was as good as any to spill it. Hopefully I can get some good sleep tonight and my appt is early so I leave the house at like 8am to get there anyway so not much time to stress tomorrow.

[snowyowl]

Good luck tomorrow easternshoregirl! It is so annoying when you don't get to enjoy feeling better.

No spotting today, so I'm a little less anxious. I forgot how much I hate first tri. The sooner I can use my Doppler for a little reassurance, the better. (Assuming all is well at that point). (And there I am doing it again, pessimism!)

[smores]

Jun 27, 2017 11:42:07 GMT -6 sparky85 said:

smores I don't know when they will get me in. The request goes to the regional health authority, which then decides if they feel I need the test, and then schedules the ultrasound. I'm hoping to hear back within the next two weeks, but it could be longer. For reference, my Dr put in a request for me to be seen by an RE in January, and they still haven't gotten a response to that request.

Wow! I sure hope they get back to you quicker than 5+ months for this!

[courtsport]

How far along are you (weeks/fruit)? 8w1d

How are you feeling physically? Physically, not too bad. Some food aversions, definitely sore boobs, gagging when I brush my teeth. My energy is surprisingly decent, which then freaks me out (despite knowing this can be normal). Emotionally? Haha, emotions are a differnt story. You hit it on the head smores . Definitely feeling all of your "thirds," with probably an emphasis on numb. Along with all of the "if we have a baby then."

Upcoming Appointments or Milestones:
Appointment next Thurs to check viabilty after a 5 day discrepancy in dates. Looking forward to that!
GTKY: I love summer! I love lazy summer evenings, with kids playing in the backyard. I love ice cream in a cone. I love hanging out by the lake and staying up late reading to the kids. And I love not having to rush out the door in the morning!

[anymax]

How far along are you (weeks/fruit):
12w6d - today a chicken nugget, tomorrow a scoop of ice cream

How are you feeling physically? Emotionally?
Physically - ugh. After losing a little over 15 pounds in about 5 weeks from getting so sick, I started diclegis last week at the recommendation of my midwife. It's helping for sure. I have experienced some RLP. I forgot how fun that felt.

Emotionally - I think I have to start seeing a therapist again. My anxiety is becoming debilitating. I'm sorry for disappearing for gaps of time...I really want to be a supportive part of this group and connect with everyone, but the dumbest things seem to set me off right now.

Upcoming Appointments or Milestones:
I had my NT scan and blood draw last night. I believe the measurement was 1.8mm.
However, I am measuring a full week ahead...is that concerning?
She kept measuring and remeasuring for a while, but didn't say anything other than telling us the heart rate (161) and when baby was kicking and punching me.

I have appointments all but the first week in July, two with MFM, one with the OB that delivered my rainbow. Hoping to have a heart to heart with her about repeat csection vs trying for VBAC.

GTKY: Favorite thing about summer!
Going to the beach! We are so busy this summer with weddings though, so hopefully we at least have time for some day trips.

[readinglove]

How far along are you (weeks/fruit):
9w3d; pecan or something like that.


How are you feeling physically? Emotionally?
Riding the nausea train. And the sore boobs train. And the so exhausted I want to sleep forever train. Emotionally I'm a hot mess - hoping and praying LO is growing and thriving.


Upcoming Appointments or Milestones:
I see my OB tomorrow for the physical. Hoping for an u/s or something to reassure me this kid is okay. Last u/s is really messing with my head - still working on finding comfort in doc being happy with everything and the strong HB. 


GTKY: Favorite thing about summer!
: Not working. Seriously, I love my job, but summer is my chance to recharge after 9 1/2 months of taking care of 80 other children. And spend time with my own child and make up for the time lost during the school year.