PGAL Check-In 10/23

[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 fall or winter treat?

[snowyowl]

How far along are you? EDD?
23+4, 2/15

How are you feeling physically and emotionally?
Physically I’m feeling a bit sore. My stomach muscles get tired and cramp easily, and my hips are often stiff. I’m still dealing with more indigestion than I’m used to.
Emotionally, same old. Impatient to get to February and freaked out about how fast it’s going all at the same time. I try not to spiral on random concerns I can’t control, but we all know that is easier said than done sometimes.

Any upcoming appointments or milestones?
Nothing soon.

Any other word vomit to share?
Nada.

QotW: What is your favorite fall or winter treat?
Can’t enjoy one of these until February, but I love a good whiskey hot chocolate. It’s the only time I like whiskey.
I make mine with hot chocolate mix, skim milk, cinnamon, a little maple syrup, a tiny shake of cayenne, and a shot of whiskey.

[sarahh]

How far along are you? EDD? 29w6d RCS scheduled 12/28

How are you feeling physically and emotionally? Physically - meh - swollen ankles and my hip is starting to bother me. Emotionally - lately if I haven't felt movement for a while I get paranoid that something is wrong. Rationally, I know she is probably sleeping and fine but I can't seem to stop getting worried.

Any upcoming appointments or milestones? OB and growth scan tomorrow morning

Any other word vomit to share? Nope

QotW: What is your favorite fall or winter treat? I love hot apple cider and apple crisp.

[mattsgirl2004]

How far along are you? EDD?

16 weeks. 4-9-17

How are you feeling physically and emotionally?

Physically I'm okay. My low back and hips have been hurting and my hands keep going numb.

Emotionally I'm still feeling quite anxious and use my doppler often. Although, I feel slight movements from time time, they're not consistent enough to put my mind at ease.

Any upcoming appointments or milestones?

I have a regular OB appointment tomorrow.

Any other word vomit to share?

Not today.

QotW: What is your favorite fall or winter treat?

I love apple crisps/cobblers with warm vanilla ice cream. Yum! I just made an apple crisp not too long ago and plan on making another this coming weekend.

[Rama]

How far along are you? EDD? 17,3 EDD 3/30

How are you feeling physically and emotionally? Physically, I think I'm dealing with some kind of growth spurt? Idk, I just know that I'm tired and don't have patience again. Emotionally, I've backslid a little this past week. I disassociate a lot from the pregnancy, often forgetting I am at all, until someone points it out or I see my belly in the mirror. I feel bad that I'm not actively appreciating my kid, but I also know it's not exactly my fault. Still sucks. Anxiety sucks. I'm ready for this, I'm not really worried about having a kid. I'm just irrationally convinced half the time that something is wrong and my kid has died again. Then they kick me and I know I'm being silly, but the cycle starts all over again in a few minutes/hours. Sigh.

Any upcoming appointments or milestones? A/S and MFM on 11/3 and halfway the week after!

Any other word vomit to share? I think I did enough of that above, hahaha.

QotW: What is your favorite fall or winter treat? Probably some kind of pie or cobbler ala mode. I loooooove peach cobbler or apple pie at this time of year. It makes me very happy.

[Speedy]

Hello! I guess I go here now? I got a + test on Friday night, a week late, from my first cycle after IUD removal! So exciting =)


How far along are you? EDD? 5w3d, EDD June 23 according to LMP

How are you feeling physically and emotionally? I'm super excited and want to tell everyone, and at the same time I'm absolutely terrified. My first loss I started bleeding 5w2d, and my second was around the same, so every time I go to the toilet I'm bracing myself for bleeding to start. I'm hoping that when I have my first u/s and get to see a heartbeat that I'll calm down a little

Any upcoming appointments or milestones? My first appointment with my family doctor is on the 1st, and I have an appointment with the high risk doctor tentatively on the 27th (if he doesn't want to see me sooner).

Any other word vomit to share? I was told to start on Lovenox as soon as I got a +, so I ordered them and picked them up yesterday. Took my first shot last night, and ouchie! I'm not looking forward to another 35 weeks of this =(

QotW: What is your favorite fall or winter treat? Definitely apple crisp. That warm apple, cinnamon, oats goodness....

[ldubhawksfan]

Oct 24, 2017 13:46:48 GMT -6 Speedy said:

Hello! I guess I go here now? I got a + test on Friday night, a week late, from my first cycle after IUD removal! So exciting =)


How far along are you? EDD? 5w3d, EDD June 23 according to LMP

How are you feeling physically and emotionally? I'm super excited and want to tell everyone, and at the same time I'm absolutely terrified. My first loss I started bleeding 5w2d, and my second was around the same, so every time I go to the toilet I'm bracing myself for bleeding to start. I'm hoping that when I have my first u/s and get to see a heartbeat that I'll calm down a little

Any upcoming appointments or milestones? My first appointment with my family doctor is on the 1st, and I have an appointment with the high risk doctor tentatively on the 27th (if he doesn't want to see me sooner).

Any other word vomit to share? I was told to start on Lovenox as soon as I got a +, so I ordered them and picked them up yesterday. Took my first shot last night, and ouchie! I'm not looking forward to another 35 weeks of this =(

QotW: What is your favorite fall or winter treat? Definitely apple crisp. That warm apple, cinnamon, oats goodness....

Congrats!! The lovenox shots get better with time!

[ldubhawksfan]

How far along are you? EDD? 32w3d 12/16

How are you feeling physically and emotionally? Ok. I'm getting really tired. And we are having a heat wave which is making me very uncomfortable.

Any upcoming appointments or milestones? This am. Baby is still breech so I told the dr to schedule the RCS. Waiting to hear back from the hospital on the eviction date, but he said he won't go before 39 weeks. So likely early the second week of Dec!

Any other word vomit to share? I feel like a weight is taken off my shoulders in scheduling it. The possibility of vbac really scares me.

QotW: What is your favorite fall or winter treat? I love mint mochas (or anything mint really).

[Speedy]

Oct 24, 2017 15:12:17 GMT -6 ldubhawksfan said:

Oct 24, 2017 13:46:48 GMT -6 Speedy said:

Hello! I guess I go here now? I got a + test on Friday night, a week late, from my first cycle after IUD removal! So exciting =)


How far along are you? EDD? 5w3d, EDD June 23 according to LMP

How are you feeling physically and emotionally? I'm super excited and want to tell everyone, and at the same time I'm absolutely terrified. My first loss I started bleeding 5w2d, and my second was around the same, so every time I go to the toilet I'm bracing myself for bleeding to start. I'm hoping that when I have my first u/s and get to see a heartbeat that I'll calm down a little

Any upcoming appointments or milestones? My first appointment with my family doctor is on the 1st, and I have an appointment with the high risk doctor tentatively on the 27th (if he doesn't want to see me sooner).

Any other word vomit to share? I was told to start on Lovenox as soon as I got a +, so I ordered them and picked them up yesterday. Took my first shot last night, and ouchie! I'm not looking forward to another 35 weeks of this =(

QotW: What is your favorite fall or winter treat? Definitely apple crisp. That warm apple, cinnamon, oats goodness....

Congrats!! The lovenox shots get better with time!

Putting the needle in wasn't bad, but when I started injecting it burns! I tried icing the spot tonight and it seems to have helped somewhat, it still burned but not as bad and it's not as sore as the one I did yesterday. I imagine babe won't be too happy about the cold when I get further along but ah well lol

[fancynewbeesly]

How far along are you? EDD? roughly 6 weeks, 3 days (due date is temporarily June 16th) I haven't had my first ultrasound yet

How are you feeling physically and emotionally? Alright physically. Gasses and tightening/pulling at the stomach some times, exhausted (but i am battling a cold) and slightly queasy in the AM. Emotionally I am a wreck. The previous miscarriage it happened around 5-7 weeks. At my first ultrasound there was no heartbeat and growth and I was stuck in limbo for about 10 days until I started to bleed. So, I am a wreck about this ultrasound coming up. However, this time I felt MORE pregnant than I did last time-if that makes any sense.

Any upcoming appointments or milestones? Next Monday is my first ultrasound

Any other word vomit to share? I keep on holding onto the fact that my beta's were high LAST week---over 20,000; They estimated instead of 5 weeks I was between 6-7, so I am holding onto that.

QotW: What is your favorite fall or winter treat? hot chocolate

[Speedy]

fancynewbeesly are those random stomach pains making you as paranoid as they are me?

[fancynewbeesly]

Oct 24, 2017 19:24:54 GMT -6 Speedy said:

fancynewbeesly are those random stomach pains making you as paranoid as they are me?

Yes, but my OB was reassuring. She said the stretching/tightening/pulling/pressure feeling is NOT cramps. LOL. But I still hate it. 

[Risscaboobs]

How far along are you? EDD?
11+4. Due 5/12/18

How are you feeling physically and emotionally?
Okay. Nauseous and just not great, but not too bad. I still feel really distant from this pregnancy. I know some of that is just par for the course of a second (third?) pregnancy, but I hate it and feel guilty. I often forget that I’m pregnant. I want the time to go faster and to start feeling baby movement. I think that may help. I also keep waiting for something to go wrong. I have my doppler at home, so I listen to the heart every other day. I got a bonus ultrasound yesterday, and baby looked great and was moving all over the place. I just feel like I keep waiting for the other shoe to drop. Genetic testing is at my next appt. maybe I’ll feel better after that comes back normal.

Any upcoming appointments or milestones?
Next appt is my 16 week one on 11/29.

Any other word vomit to share?
I think I did plenty above haha.

QotW: What is your favorite fall or winter treat?
Hot chocolate with marshmallows. Simple and sweet.

[officedronette]

Oct 24, 2017 18:26:24 GMT -6 Speedy said:

Oct 24, 2017 15:12:17 GMT -6 ldubhawksfan said:

Congrats!! The lovenox shots get better with time!

Putting the needle in wasn't bad, but when I started injecting it burns! I tried icing the spot tonight and it seems to have helped somewhat, it still burned but not as bad and it's not as sore as the one I did yesterday. I imagine babe won't be too happy about the cold when I get further along but ah well lol

Ice helps and I also inject super slowly, like it probably takes me 30 seconds to get my 40 in. But most of the time they aren't painful. Also, ice helps identify a good fatty spot - injecting into a pale white spot is a sign for me it won't be too bad.

And you're right, later on, the kid will take issue with the ice. Too bad, kid.

My current issue is my kid keeps hanging out on one side making it difficult to inject there, so I'm running out of new spots! Only another 9 days of injections for me though I think (I'm supposed to stop at 35w).

[officedronette]

33w 5d; RCS 12-6

Physically, everything hurts and I'm puking fire. Emotionally, I am ready to meet D and also terrified about how our lives are about to change again. And scared of the RCS. And scared of stopping the lovenox even though every MFM I've seen is in agreement with that treatment plan.

Weekly NST Friday, along with OB visit. Last week D decided to sleep through the NST which spooked me a little that I was going to end up being told to go right to the hospital. I need to get my work life in order just in case I have less time than I think.

So many. Hot chocolate with giant marshmallows. Spritz cookies. Really all of the cookies. Apple cider donuts. Apple cider slushies from the farm nearby.

[snowyowl]

Oct 25, 2017 19:28:57 GMT -6 officedronette said:

33w 5d; RCS 12-6

Physically, everything hurts and I'm puking fire. Emotionally, I am ready to meet D and also terrified about how our lives are about to change again. And scared of the RCS. And scared of stopping the lovenox even though every MFM I've seen is in agreement with that treatment plan.

Weekly NST Friday, along with OB visit. Last week D decided to sleep through the NST which spooked me a little that I was going to end up being told to go right to the hospital. I need to get my work life in order just in case I have less time than I think.

So many. Hot chocolate with giant marshmallows. Spritz cookies. Really all of the cookies. Apple cider donuts. Apple cider slushies from the farm nearby.

Apple cider doughnuts 😍
I’m sorry you are dealing with so much physical discomfort and uncertainty. I hope baby is cooperative for awhile longer!

[mattsgirl2004]

ldubhawksfan How are you already 33 weeks? Eek. Baby will be here before you know it!

Risscaboobs Lots of hugs. I'm still struggling with feeling connected and can't shake that "waiting for the other shoe to drop" feeling. PGAL is so hard. Just here to commiserate and send extra love. Hope the genetic testing and being so close to 2nd tri helps in some ways. Hang in there and you know where to find me if you need some extra venting or reassurance. ❤

[ldubhawksfan]

Oct 27, 2017 6:29:14 GMT -6 mattsgirl2004 said:

ldubhawksfan How are you already 33 weeks? Eek. Baby will be here before you know it!

I feel like the first 20 went slow with lots of anxiety and then FFx5 since! December is right around the corner!

[jules1614]

How far along are you? EDD? 35w4d

How are you feeling physically and emotionally? Physically I feel- pregnant! I struggle to get off the couch but once I'm finally moving I feel okay.

Any upcoming appointments or milestones?
I start my weekly appointments this upcoming week- I can't believe I'm to that point already!

Any other word vomit to share?
We are moving on Wednesday- I'm excited about not having to lift heavy stuff haha! Baby just needs to cooperate and stay in until at least Wednesday- and hopefully a little longer


QotW: What is your favorite fall or winter treat?
Fall- pumpkin everything!!!
Winter- frosted sugar cookies

[Queen Mamadala]

How far along are you? EDD? 24w1d; due 2/16

How are you feeling physically and emotionally? I came down with a cold recently, so I feel like crap. Congested, sneezing/snissing, scratchy throat, tired. Blech. Emotionally, I deal with anxiety quite a bit due to being high-risk and my BP creeping up and hoping they won't have to up my meds. I check for proteinuria daily and will start checking my BP at home once I get the monitor. Having to pay attention to possible pre-e symptoms can be nerve-wracking. It's just one more thing to worry about. My anxiety worsens as I get closer to term. He seems to be quite active, which is really nice, and he's moving a lot more. I use my doppler far less this time than I did with my previous two, but I know I get more anxious as things progress.

Any upcoming appointments or milestones? My next OB appt. is on Nov 6, and will start going every two weeks at that point, or weekly if BP isn't where they want it.

Any other word vomit to share? Nothing today.

QotW: What is your favorite fall or winter treat? Hot cocoa with marshmallows, egg nog, pumpkin pie, apple pie, all things fall/winter.