This is the weekly June '14 PgAL check-in. This is a place for anyone due June 2014 that has suffered a previous pregnancy loss. PgAL is an exciting but scary place so please feel free to share your thoughts, concerns, milestones and vents. Mostly, this check-in is to remind all of us that we are not alone in the journey and to offer support along the way. Check-in is every Saturday.
New ladies - Please introduce yourself and let me know your EDD so I can start tallying them up. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
@+yuMMMy+ / June 7th -
@1982Babies / June 26th –
@aliciatand / June 21st (Charlie)–
@almendarez / June 23rd –
@amoot890 / June 6th – Great to hear that everything looks good with baby girl’s heart. I’m a dork that watches Dance Moms to I’ve heard of Canton.
@amwangel / June 20th - I just bought some nursing bras too. They’re awesome.
@BabyBean82 / June 4th (Liam) – So sorry you are still having suck an emotional time. Hopefully it will start passing after V-day and beyond.
@Beeank / June 4th –
@BeesTimesThree / June 7th – I really hope you get that pregnancy pillow for V-day. It will help a ton.
@BellanieNJ / June 11th –
@Boozy2 / June 28th – Did you end up going to the ER? It might actually be your kidneys. I was having a ton of pain on my left side that sent me to the ER a few weeks back and it was fluid on my kidneys.
@Britleann26 / June 12th (Abigail Lilly)– How did your rescan go? Sorry she scared you with her siesta.
@Brittnic531 / June 14th – Did your bleeding stop? Yay for house hunting. You and DH are having a big year!
@BruiserB / June 3rd – Little boy has great taste in music. I’ve started coming down with a cold and started taking Airborne which seems to be keeping it at bay. Hope you’re feeling better.
@Carriebear22 / June 19th (Camryn Marie) – Are you guys big Green Bay Packers fans?
@cheerlicia / June 18th (Tyson James)– So sorry to hear about your accident but glad to hear everything is ok.
@carmanb / ??? (Claire Rebecca) – Welcome to the check-in. What’s your EDD?
@dragonfly711 / June 19th (Hailey Lynn)– I also had a low lying placenta at 16 weeks and it moved at my 20 weeks. Your chances are pretty good that it will get out of the way.
@fuccimama / June 16th (Jason Milachi) – Welcome to the check-in. That is so awesome that you have an EDD on your Bday. Chesapeake is a beautiful city. We are just over the state line in NC.
@hjl050308 / June 11th (Ryan Michael)–.Glad to hear your GD is going better and I hate when these Los stress us by not moving as much or changing their position so we can’t feel them as much.
@hubbs173 / June 4th – It’s awesome that DH can feel baby boy from the outside.
@JmeJoLee83 / June 1st –
@katieluc106 / ??? –
@katiebartton / May 30th (Henry Joel) – I hate that you have to deal with placenta previa. Come on placenta…get out of the way!
@kcartwright12 / June 16th (Gavin Stone) – Sorry to hear your heartburn has gotten bad. I also started a registry for the 20% off but to also keep track of the few little things that I want to buy.
@kdemun / June 12th -
@kimmyberly26 / June 2nd -
@Kinipela7 / May 20th –
@kjohnson1002 / June 3rd – Glad to hear a good update. Almost V-day!
@kmolsonmay5 / June 2nd -
@kristalina / June 27th – How did you’re a/s go?
@ktwils2010 / June 20th – Great to hear you’re finally letting yourself get excited and yay for an extra scan. Another VA girl. Wooohoo!
@Lauralyn2012 / June 10th -
@Livsweetmama / June 10th –
@lest12 / June 24th – How did your appt go this week?
@lindsleigh77 / June 26th– Are you feeling any better?
@lisagde / June 11th – How did your follow-up scan go?
@lizok22 / June 10th –
@lmesko20 / June 28th (Olivia or Declan)– How did your a/s go? Are you sleeping with a pillow(s) at night to help your hip pain?
@loherrim / June 13th – I actually got our backpack used on Ebay for about $15. I’m having wicked contractions already too.
@lsuhoneybadger June 7th -
@mcgoocasper14 / June 9th –
@megzep / June 9th –
@misscarter87 / June 12th -
@MMAMMama / June 9th –
@MollySm / June 20th (Viviana)– So glad to hear Vivianna looks great and your placenta moved.
@MommaAshley12 / June 8th –
@MrsBHM June 8th (Corbin Quinn) –
@mrsgerman / June 7th –
@MrsRage / ??? (Sophie Elizabeth) – Glad to hear your pains are just growing pains. They can be scary.
@mullenem / June 27th (Sadie Bernadette)– Yay for another girl. I’m sure DD #1 will be a great big sister.
@nickelnichol / June 28th–
@Preggochic86 / June 5th –
@Puka99 / June 13th (Xavier Lucas) – I just bought the Baby Trend double. DD will be almost 3 when DD#2 comes along. It is a little like pushing a train though.
@Read247 / June 28th – Have you been able to connect more with LO after your a/s?
@RedMar / ??? – So glad LO is doing well and your u/s went well. Great news!
@ricecakes1216 / June 14th – Was the baby up and cheering with you during the Superbowl? I bet you were excited.
@RoccoStar / June 9th –
@sa1112 / June 21st – It’s so great that you haven’t had to use the Doppler much lately since there’s so much movement.
@samm1983 / June 5th –
@SarahSmile01 / June 11th (Lloyd Cosmo) – How did your second scan go?
@SarainColorado2013 / June 7th – That’s big news signing up for your class. Why did you have to move away? I have no one to do GTG around here. L
@smhorak / ???? – Welcome to the check-in. How did your a/s go? That’s crazy that you’re moving a week before your EDD but luckily it isn’t far. My LO came 3 weeks early. Do you have family around that will be helping you?
@skamber / June 12th (Eden Faith) – It is a good sign that your appts are getting further apart. I think it helps the time go by faster too.
@Stephpaez / ??? (Catherine) – Welcome to the check-in. What is your EDD?
@StevesWife2 / June 25th –
Our 3 Precious Angels That Left Us Too Soon
BFP #2-EDD 07/05/13 - Tater and Tot passed at 12w3d. D&C 1/17/13
BFP #3-EDD 12/19/13 - Peanut passed at 9w1d. D&C 05/31/13
Diagnosed with Hypothyroid 05/20/13
BFP #4 - 09/22/13 - DD#2 born 05/27/14
All Alers Welcome!
Re: ~~~June Mommas PGAL Check-in~~~
@StinaLeigh / June 5th (Emerson Louise??) – Glad to see your placenta has moved out of the way.
@sumochik / June 13th (C-section June 6th)– Yay for being off of pelvic rest.
@SwiftyMomof3 / ???? –
@tessmomt2be / June 21st -/
@tinyangel12 / June 22nd (induction June 1st)- How did DD take the news that it is a boy.
@tlcalloway / June 13th (Alyson Jane???) – How exciting for DS. Sorry to hear about the added stress of SUA but at least you get to see you’re little girl more often.
@TheMrsMurillo / June 7th -
@WoodSeltzer09 / June 7th – Yay for starting to empty the room. That’s a great step.
@xnbride / June 20th – That’s awesome that you can distinguish between the two when they are moving around.
Those that have left us too early. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
angelaclevenger, ashtonblair123, chusum, chance_encounters, divinemsbee, EllyD14, ginabina11, GoMommy, marylaurena, meladoriestar, Pintobean39, RN536 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
How far along are you?
Team / Name?
Got the courage to buy anything yet?
How are you feeling physically/emotionally? Any updates or appointments coming up you'd like to share?
Any PgAL crazy you want to add? Any baby awesomeness this week?
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QOTW – If you are a first time mom, what is something you swear you will never do as a parent? If you are a second, etc time mom, what is something you swear you would never do as a parent but did. Let’s not get into any heated conversations. J
PS - I think our check-in is getting too long. I can't seem to get it all to fit anymore without any issues.
Our 3 Precious Angels That Left Us Too Soon
BFP #2-EDD 07/05/13 - Tater and Tot passed at 12w3d. D&C 1/17/13
BFP #3-EDD 12/19/13 - Peanut passed at 9w1d. D&C 05/31/13
Diagnosed with Hypothyroid 05/20/13
BFP #4 - 09/22/13 - DD#2 born 05/27/14
All Alers Welcome!
We find out what team today! Gender reveal party at noon!
Will probably go shopping tomorrow
I feel great had our anatomy scan Tuesday and baby had everything it needed and nothing extra. Had it's legs crossed almost the whole time
My PGAL moment was yesterday when I fell down the stairs and cried for hours. I only got a scrape and a bruise but I cried for hours because I was worried about baby. Baby started moving right away and has been moving as normal so I know there's nothing wrong. But the thoughts were scary.
Congrats to all my fellow PGALs!
How far along are you? 22w,3d
Team / Name? Blue/Ryan Michael
Got the courage to buy anything yet? Last weekend, I got up courage and bought some clothes from Carters; then went to BRU and bought a box of diapers, baby towels and washclothes and also two packs of cloth burpers. I haven't brought them in the house yet but at least they're bought.
How are you feeling physically/emotionally? Physically I feel good. Emotionally, I've had a pretty shitty week.
Any updates or appointments coming up you'd like to share? I had a regular appointment this week, my OB was happy with my sugars (yay!), heart rate was great, weight was good. On Monday, I have another cervical check. Hoping that I get the good tech who shows me the baby for longer than just checking his heart rate. The one last time was completely by the book, found the heartbeat, measured it and then went right to the cervix measurements. I know that's the point of it, just would like a little peek
Any PgAL crazy you want to add? Just scared this week. Any baby awesomeness this week? He's moving like crazy. I can feel it from the outside but as soon as I try to have my husband or 5 year old feel, he stops.
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QOTW – If you are a first time mom, what is something you swear you will never do as a parent? If you are a second, etc time mom, what is something you swear you would never do as a parent but did: I'm a third time mom. I was much much more uptight with things with my first and have been much more lax with my second. Can't wait to see how I am with this one. I think the biggest is that I swore my kids wouldn't watch tv until they were two. That went out the window...
How far along are you? 21w2d
Team / Name? Pink, Camryn
Got the courage to buy anything yet? Trying not to shop too much, but I got my registries done this week. I got a beautiful glider rocker on craigslist for $50!
How are you feeling physically/emotionally? Feeling pretty well, noticing that I'm getting leg cramps at night, snoring like a truck driver. DH is a light sleeper and breathe right strips are helping. My blood pressure was much much better at my appointment Wednesday.
Any PgAL crazy you want to add? After A/S on Wednesday I am feeling at ease, but know at the same time that there are no guarantees.
Any baby awesomeness this week? A/S was beautiful, she is perfect! She is a very flexible little thing, was folded up with her hands and feet over her head. She is also a big fan of peek a boo.
Also discovered that she either loves or hates the vacuum, she was super active while was vaccuming and for a while after.
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QOTW – If you are a first time mom, what is something you swear you will never do as a parent? I dont have a great answer for this, but as an ER nurse I swear I will never panic and bring my kid to the ER for something goofy without calling my doctor first. I see so many first time parents bring in their kids for non-emergency (threw up twice, diaper rash, "fussy", runny nose) things because they panic and don't know what to do. (I don't mean real emergencies like not breathing, non responsive, lethargic, 2 months or younger with fever, obviously always bring your kid in for stuff that)
BFP 10/8/2013
Miss Camryn Marie arrived 6/20/2014
Team / Name? Green
Got the courage to buy anything yet? Nothing recently
How are you feeling physically/emotionally? Any updates or appointments coming up you'd like to share?
Physically- heartburn is now kicking in and it hurts! And still puking. Yuck. Emotionally- great! Had an appointment this week and my OB surprised us with an ultrasound saying it was her gift to us just so we could see the baby again. She's awesome.
Any PgAL crazy you want to add? Any baby awesomeness this week?
Some baby awesomeness just happened..im sitting here with my shirt up a little bit and I can see my belly move when the baby kicks. So crazy, I love it!
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QOTW – If you are a first time mom, what is something you swear you will never do as a parent? Hmm the only thing coming to mind is that I'll never spank my child.
My Ovulation Chart
BFP #1 3.16.12. mmc 5.7.12 at 11 weeks ~Avery Cameron~
BFP #2 12.12.12. mmc 1.22.13 at 10 weeks ~Theodore Michael~
D&C #2 Chromosome analysis results: Translocation Trisomy 14
My RPL Testing: Homozygous MTHFR, normal karyotype
DH's karyotype results: Robertsonian Translocation 13:14
BFP #3 9.10.13 mc at 4 weeks~Our little May Flower~
BFP #4 10.13.13- Our Rainbow Baby, a little girl, arrived June 25, 2014!
How far along are you? 22W1D
Team / Name? Pink - Alyson Jane
Got the courage to buy anything yet? finally, yes at the Gymboree sale last week since DS didn't need anything and I had Gymbucks - just a few dresses but i can't bring myself to cut the tags yet
How are you feeling physically/emotionally? Any updates or appointments coming up you'd like to share?
Any PgAL crazy you want to add? Any baby awesomeness this week?
she's kicking a lot and as uncomfortable as it is, i'm secretly loving it as it helps me PGAL brain
ps @kimmyberly26 - thank you again for coordinating this...i missed a few things over the last few weeks - how is mom?
MC#1 - BFP early June, 2011 - first u/s showed pregnancy as non-viable - D&C 6/21/2011
MC#2 - BFP early Nov, 2011 - first u/s showed cyst on umbilical cord at 8w2d and no heartbeat - D&C 11/22/2011
MC#3 - BFP April 30, 2012 - miscarriage naturally 5/2/2012 @8wk
MC#4 - BFP Sep 2012 - u/s good at 8wks, 11 wks - no h/b and measuring 8w1d - diagnosed as Turner Syndrome
IVF Round 1 - Retrieved 20 eggs, 8 confirmed blasts as chromosomally normal and one xfrd 9/25/2013 BFP on 10/9. EDD 6/13/2014
BFP 10/8/2013
Miss Camryn Marie arrived 6/20/2014
23 weeks!
Team / Name?
Blue! Corbin Quinn
Got the courage to buy anything yet?
We've got our crib and changing table set up and slowly buying other stuff we need as we go along.
How are you feeling physically/emotionally?
I'm having trouble sleeping but other than that feeling pretty good! My due date for the baby that we miscarried was last week so I'm glad to have made it past that point.
Any updates or appointments coming up you'd like to share?
I've got an appt on Tuesday but I don't think it'll be an exciting one, just a check up.
Any PgAL crazy you want to add? Any baby awesomeness this week? Just feeling/seeing bigger and bigger movements is so neat!
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QOTW – If you are a first time mom, what is something you swear you will never do as a parent? If you are a second, etc time mom, what is something you swear you would never do as a parent but did. Let’s not get into any heated conversations.
There are lots of things that we say we'll never do but we always follow with, I'm sure we'll change our minds once he's here and do whatever we need to keep him healthy/happy and keep us sane!
Thanks for running this check-in!
How far along are you? 23 weeks
Team / Name? Green
Got the courage to buy anything yet? I bought a used dutailier glider on craigslist that I'm really excited about.
How are you feeling physically/emotionally? It's been a rough week emotionally. We found out our beloved dog has stage 5 cancer. I was so excited for him to be a "big brother" to the baby but now we don't know if he'll live that long. On top of that, my SIL has been creating all kinds of family drama that I just don't have the energy to deal with (which is probably for the best). and we found out we owe a HUGE tax bill we weren't expecting.
Physically I'm OK. Some trouble sleeping and the leg cramps have started.
Any PgAL crazy you want to add? Not really PGAL related but the midwife told me I'm at higher risk of having a breech baby, and thus a c-section, because of my arcuate/ heart shaped uterus. I hope all the effort I'm putting into preparing for a natural delivery (hypnobabies, hiring a doula, planning a water birth) pays off but I know some of it is out of my control.
Any baby awesomeness this week? Love feeling movement! My hands are usually cold and when I put a cold hand on my belly it seems to make him/her kick - I wonder if they can feel temp in there?
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QOTW – If you are a first time mom, what is something you swear you will never do as a parent? I swear I won't let my kid play football but considering how football-obsessed DH is I think it might be tough!
Married June 2012
TTC since February 2013
MC @ 7 weeks July 2013
BFP Oct 2013 - EDD June 7 2014!
I'm 21w1d.
Team blue! Will be Baby H forever.
I'm buying all the things... have all the nursery furniture and some clothes. Couldn't help myself!
Feeling ok. Kind of depressed lately but no idea why. It's not pg related, except for hormones if course. I think I'm stressed about work/maternity leave & my sister's wedding. Physically I am feeling great!
The only thing really bugging me is that I haven't really felt the baby move. I think I do every now and then but I'm not sure. Makes me nervous!
I will really try to always let my kids be their own person. Even if I want different for them.
Got the courage to buy anything yet? Just bought one outfit from Kohl's yesterday. It was on sale and to cute to pass up.
How are you feeling physically/emotionally? I have a head cold, so not that great.
Any updates or appointments coming up you'd like to share? Monthly appointment on Monday.
Any PgAL crazy you want to add? Nothing to crazy this week.
Any baby awesomeness this week? Lots! Lil man has been moving like crazy and I can finally see him from my belly. That is the most awesome thing in the world. DH has got to feel him kick a couple times, now just have to catch him for DS to feel. He can't wait to feel his baby brother. I think it make it even more real to him.
Plus, on another note we just booked a trip to Disney World this April! DS is so excited and we will be going with my BIL and SIL and their two kids. First family vacation ever with all of us together. It came up last minute but happy everything worked out. I'll be 29-30wks then so hopefully still feeling good. (We did get ins on it just in case I can't fly or leave for any baby reason)
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QOTW – If you are a first time mom, what is something you swear you will never do as a parent? If you are a second, etc time mom, what is something you swear you would never do as a parent but did.
LOL! Ok, so I am a STM and the one thing I saw before I was a mom that grossed me out and I said I would NEVER do was clean a pacifier off with my mouth that dropped on the floor. Now, I am THAT mom. Haha! I haven't had to do it in 3yrs, but I'm sure I'll be in the same situation again with this one and do it. Ahh, the things we do as moms.
Thanks for running this check-in!
How far along are you? 20 weeks
Team / Name? Find out on Wednesday what team.
Got the courage to buy anything yet? I got a few hand me downs the other day. So I now have a crib and car seat but I don't know if the car seat is still any good.
How are you feeling physically/emotionally? It's been a rough week emotionally. My little sister/cousin found out she was pregnant and is due the month after me. She is just turning 18 and has burned every bridge, rope and life preserver we have ever given her. So she will be having a baby with no support, no education, no job and no home. I can't emotionally handle her in my life or I would try and help and my parents have done everything in their power to try and help.
Physically I am sick having trouble breathing because of it. Still have that pain in my side. I talked to the doctor about it again and all they could tell me is that it could be my appendix, gallbladder or muscle stretching out. Also the regular pregnancy stuff and cramping. Weeeeee.... Sorry I'm a big fuss bucket today.
Any PgAL crazy you want to add? Not really
Any baby awesomeness this week? Love feeling movement but it also freaks me out.
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QOTW – If you are a first time mom, what is something you swear you will never do as a parent? I swear I won't force my kid into any sport if he or she doesn't want to do it but on the other side they will be trying a bunch of sports.
How far along are you? 21w 1d
Team / Name? Pink/Viviana
Got the courage to buy anything yet? Nothing yet
How are you feeling physically/emotionally? Any updates or appointments coming up you'd like to share? I am feeling pretty good. So happy feeling her move every day. I am having constipation issues, so that's kind of sucky. But otherwise I feel pretty good. I should have called and made my next appt by now, but I have been slacking and forgot yesterday. I need to call on Monday!!
Any PgAL crazy you want to add? Any baby awesomeness this week? Nothing crazy this week. Just happy there is so much movement.
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QOTW – If you are a first time mom, what is something you swear you will never do as a parent? If you are a second, etc time mom, what is something you swear you would never do as a parent but did. Let’s not get into any heated conversations. We haven't found anything that we said we wouldn't do, but we did do. We both have spent a ton of time with newborns and children, so I think we had a pretty realistic view of what parenting would be like, and so far neither of us has been taken by surprise. We'll see if that continues with 2.
BFP 3.8.16 EDD 11.20.16
How far along are you? 23w4d
Team / Name? Team Blue. Matthew _____ (still deciding on a middle name - we're likely going to call him by the middle name, so it's got to be good!)
Got the courage to buy anything yet? Bought our travel system yesterday! I found it for a really good price w/ a coupon at Kohl's, so that's our first official big baby gear item
Also bought some cute clothes on Clearance at Target and the Gap Clearance Outlet this week.
How are you feeling physically/emotionally? I slipped and fell on the ice hard yesterday, so I was a bit sore all day. And super freaking myself out that something is wrong. Talked to the nurse at my office for reassurance. No bleeding or cramping and I felt him moving all day yesterday, so it eased my mind a bit. Of course, he's really not moving this morning so I'm getting myself worked up again. I may get a cup of coffee just to get him going to give myself some peace! Otherwise, emotionally, the last few weeks on the board have been hard. So many women enduring losses or getting terrible news with anatomy scans. It just breaks my heart. And terrifies me a bit.
Any PgAL crazy you want to add? See above. Pretty sure that's PgAL crazy in a nutshell.
Any baby awesomeness this week? He's been more and more active, and I feel him from the outside frequently. However, DH has only felt him a few times. Every time I grab his hand when little dude is kicking, the movement stops. DH (jokingly) thinks he hates him.
Any updates or appointments? My 24 week appointment is Wednesday afternoon. We get to meet another doctor from the group.
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QOTW – If you are a first time mom, what is something you swear you will never do as a parent? We are both very opposed to creating spoiled brats. We see too many younger kids with nicer tech/electronic toys than we have as adults. I have a friend who's 3 year old has an iPad and iPOD touch. I can't handle it.
Married DH 6/29/07 - TTC #1 in February 2013
BFP#1 2/21/13 - Chemical Pregnancy
BFP #2 3/27/13 - Missed Miscarriage @ 8 Weeks - D&C
BFP#3 9/25/13 - EDD 6/3/14
10/17: U/S shows healthy bean @ 6w6d, HR 119 10/25: U/S shows bean is growing @ 8w0d, HR 158!
Grow Little Bean Grow!!
How far along are you? 20 weeks 2 days!
Team / Name? Team PINK!!! it's so great to finally know. So far me and DH have both loved the name Tessa.
Got the courage to buy anything yet?
Not quite, but getting close. If we didn't have such a terrible ice storm this weekend I would definitely be out there shopping!
How are you feeling physically/emotionally?
I'm feeling pretty good on both fronts. I know I won't feel 100% ok until this baby is in my arms but I'm trying to worry less.
Any PgAL crazy you want to add?
I'm with PP's all the women suffering losses and complications these past couple weeks are making it a little harder to set aside all fear.
Any baby awesomeness this week?
I'm finally feeling some regular wiggling! It's amazing, but I can't wait until DH can feel it too.
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QOTW – If you are a first time mom, what is something you swear you will never do as a parent? If you are a second, etc time mom, what is something you swear you would never do as a parent but did. Let’s not get into any heated conversations.
For some reason I am super against the portable DVD players/iPads on car trips. I have always hated this. So I'm hoping it's something I can stick to. I grew up taking 10 hour trips constantly without them, so I think my kids can too.
Team / Name? Green
How are you feeling physically/emotionally? We sent out announcements this week and I still didn't want to bc I'm so afraid something is going to happen. I also got mad at DH bc he gave the green light to his sister to tell her friends. Kind of irritated bc he never told me and I got a FB message from one of the girls.
Any updates or appointments coming up you'd like to share? Had appt this past Tuesday. Baby is ok.
Any PgAL crazy you want to add? Any baby awesomeness this week?
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QOTW – STM: I never said I wouldn't do something bc i usually just go with the flow.
How far along are you? 23w1d
Team / Name? Green (due 6/10)
Got the courage to buy anything yet? Slowly registering for things... Like to take my time!
How are you feeling physically/emotionally? Good... Trying to do some form of exercise each day... Kegels count, right?!!
Any updates or appointments coming up you'd like to share? It will be nice to go back to "normally" scheduled appts, this past month has been a roller coaster with our blood work results!
Any PgAL crazy you want to add? Any baby awesomeness this week? Saw the babe move from the outside... Tried to get H to see it but he was too late!
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QOTW – If you are a first time mom, what is something you swear you will never do as a parent? If you are a second, etc time mom, what is something you swear you would never do as a parent but did. Let’s not get into any heated conversations.
FTM- I will always make him/her feel good about whatever they choose to do in life and will always be sure to say "I love you"!
How far along are you? 23w2d
Team / Name? PINK! Baby finally showed us yesterday. Third time we tried to find out!
Got the courage to buy anything yet? No
How are you feeling physically/emotionally? Any updates or appointments coming up you'd like to share? Feeling good! Don't have an appt again until March.
Any PgAL crazy you want to add? Any baby awesomeness this week? Love knowing that baby is a girl, so we can start planning more. Love being able to feel her move all the time!
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QOTW – If you are a first time mom, what is something you swear you will never do as a parent? If you are a second, etc time mom, what is something you swear you would never do as a parent but did. Let’s not get into any heated conversations. J I think I relaxed on a few things over time with DS. No longer use wipes to disinfect the table at a restaurant for him and stopped using shopping cart covers.APS, hetero factor v leiden & MTHFR
bfp #1 - 12.11.07, edd 8.14.08, mm/c 1.21.08 (10w4d)
bfp #2 - 4.4.08, edd 12.3.08, mm/c 5.14.08 (11w)
bfp #3 - 8.3.08, edd 4.15.09, mm/c 9.17.08 (10w)
bfp #4 - 1.15.09, edd 9.26.09, mm/c 2.16.09 (8w2d)
bfp #5 - 6.16.09, edd 2.25.10, mm/c 7.23.09 (9w)
bfp #6 - 8.12.10, edd 4.27.11, mm/c 9.16.10 (8w1d)
one more try -> bfp #7 - 2.11, our miracle baby boy arrived 10.11
ttc again -> bfp #8 - 5.3.13, edd 1.13.14, mm/c 5.30.13 (7w3d)
Sorry I have been MIA-- Got a new tablet for the holidays that only allows internet explorer and won't let me to post on here, says no body attached when I try. I have been keeping up with posts just not able to post my self. Anyways, I am back on my old computer for a bit.
How far along are you? 23 weeks 6 days
Team / Name? Green as long as we can hold out -- It is really tempting with weekly US.
Got the courage to buy anything yet? No not a thing, trying to get through the next few weeks and then we might.
How are you feeling physically/emotionally? Any updates or appointments coming up you'd like to share? At our 20 week the baby was diagnosed with a level 3 CPAM (a cystic mass in the lung). We have weekly US to track the growth of the cyst because it has started to move the heart, we are very thankful everything else looks great with the baby. We are still pretty hopeful everything will be ok but some days it is really difficult--I dread I mean seriously dread US these days. The cystic growth tends to plateu between now and 28 weeks so I feel a little on eggs shells. Our next US and perinatologist visit is Tuesday along with a regular OB apt. later on that day (double the fun!)
Any PgAL crazy you want to add? Any baby awesomeness this week? Baby is moving around like crazy and likes to kick my bladder....alot! I truly treasure these moments and like to think that it is the baby telling me everything is ok in there!
2nd BFP 9/20/13, EDD 6/1/14 -- hoping for our sticky baby!
How far along are you? 23 weeks
Team / Name? Blue/don't know yet
Got the courage to buy anything yet? Still just clothes, but we are starting to get the nursery ready so some furniture purchases will be coming soon.
How are you feeling physically/emotionally? Any updates or appointments coming up you'd like to share? Physically, okay except for the heartburn and exhaustion. Emotionally, okay today. Had some yucky moments this week, but feeling much better now. Next appointment is this Thursday.
Any PgAL crazy you want to add? Any baby awesomeness this week? Not feeling too crazy these days. Feeling lots of movement, but DH hasn't been able to feel yet. Hopefully this week!
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QOTW – If you are a first time mom, what is something you swear you will never do as a parent? If you are a second, etc time mom, what is something you swear you would never do as a parent but did. Let’s not get into any heated conversations. J I hate those baby leashes and I have always said I would never use one. Now that we are having a boy, I am a little hesitant to make that claim anymore since I know how rambunctious my DH was as a kid!BFP #2 9/28/13....EDD 6/7/14
Team / Name? Blue. We think we've decided on Cameron but haven't finalized it.
Got the courage to buy anything yet? Nope. We're so not ready! Finally going to register tomorrow so well probably come home with something.
How are you feeling physically/emotionally? Any updates or appointments coming up you'd like to share? Feeling pretty good. Little guy is super active. I have my next appointment on the 18th.
Any PgAL crazy you want to add? Any baby awesomeness this week?
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QOTW – If you are a first time mom, what is something you swear you will never do as a parent? If you are a second, etc time mom, what is something you swear you would never do as a parent but did. Let’s not get into any heated conversations. J
I'd like to say I'll never bed share, but you never know. I know I'll never CD.
How far along are you? 22 weeks
Team / Name? Pink
Got the courage to buy anything yet? We have a lot of gear from DS still, so mostly we just need to get girl clothes. I'm waiting until yard sales/our church's rummage sale this spring to get clothes for cheap
How are you feeling physically/emotionally? Any updates or appointments coming up you'd like to share? The follow up US went great! Baby girl's stomach was measuring normal and they got the last view of the heart that they needed. Such a relief! My next MW appointment is Monday.
Any PgAL crazy you want to add? Any baby awesomeness this week? DS has really been embracing the idea that he will be having a little sister. He's talking about how he plans to play with her and what he wants to teach her. I love it! I can't wait to see him as a big brother! :x
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QOTW – If you are a second, etc time mom, what is something you swear you would never do as a parent but did. Wtih DS I never planned to use a pacifier. I was worried about nipple confusion and my mom hated them and never used them with her kids. Well, it turned out that DS was a crummy sleeper and a generally unhappy baby. He really benefitted from the pacifier. Also, for the record, DS had zero nipple confusion and it was easy to take the paci away at 18 months!
Have a great week ladies!
BFP#2: EDD 2/11/14, MMC confirmed 7/15/13 (growth stopped at 6 weeks), D&C @ 12 weeks 7/25/13
Team / Name? Pink
Got the courage to buy anything yet? Have some stuff given to me but have not bought anything.
How are you feeling physically/emotionally? Doing pretty good. My back is bothering me on and off. Burping, waking up in the middle of the night hot and having to pee. Then can't get back to sleep.
My right outer thigh has started to burn at night. Last night was the worst. Not all the time but when it happens is hurts and is so annoying.
Emotionally doing pretty good.
Any updates or appointments coming up you'd like to share?
Next appt end of Feb. just OB check up. Next US is in March. For my low placenta.
I hope you are right that it moves. It was like that at 16 weeks but really mentioned it to me at 20 weeks so here is to it moving!!!
Any PgAL crazy you want to add? Any baby awesomeness this week?
No craziness or babyness this week. Just enjoying my 40 bday today.
Was not sure how Feb was going to be since my loss was Feb 21 last year. So far doing really well.
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QOTW – If you are a first time mom, what is something you swear you will never do as a parent? If you are a second, etc time mom, what is something you swear you would never do as a parent but did. Let’s not get into any heated conversations. J
Well I just want to make sure my little one is respectful. Seems anymore children are not respectful mic anymore.
Team / Name? Pink, undecided but I like Mila. My husband isn't in love with it
Got the courage to buy anything yet? Yes finally! Ordered baby girls bedding for the crib, it's pretty shades of purple with neutral tan and brown and a bit of red, great price too at under $100 so that's always good
How are you feeling physically/emotionally? I'm feeling good, tired like usual but completely over the cold/flu I had. Baby girl is moving around lots and I felt a kick from the outside the other night, it's just the best feeling ever.
Any updates or appointments coming up you'd like to share? Just anxiously awaiting my next ultrasound on the 20th to check on the umbilical cord cyst. Hoping it's either resolved or staying small and not causing any problems.
Any PgAL crazy you want to add? Any baby awesomeness this week? Loving all the movement I'm feeling and starting to do kick count sessions twice a day.
All the loss and scary stuff our board has experienced is sad and it's painful to know what these poor ladies are going through.
QOTW? Before I was a mom I used to say i would never take my kid out with a dirty face..... It's happened....Oh well! Over it lol
Thanks @kimmyberly26
How far along are you?
22 weeks, 3 days.
Team / Name?
blue/ we haven't decided yet
Got the courage to buy anything yet?
No.
But we did *look* at car seats last weekend!
How are you feeling physically/emotionally? Any updates or appointments coming up you'd like to share?
Feeling pretty great. Most of my emotions are extremely positive this 2nd trimester, which has been *awesome*.
Any PgAL crazy you want to add? Any baby awesomeness this week?
Oh, I'm just an anxiety maniac. Luckily, we've gotten over the big hurdles. Now it's just the wait to viability, which really is not so far away . . . .
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QOTW – If you are a first time mom, what is something you swear you will never do as a parent?Hmm . .. . I swear I'll never have a TV. (I'm actually not joking; I haven't owned a TV for over 12 years. I also realize that this is likely to be broken in the next 5-10 years . . .)
How far along are you? 23w3d
Team / Name? Pink/unsure
Got the courage to buy anything yet? Mostly clothes, going to buy a new carseat this week
How are you feeling physically/emotionally? Any updates or appointments coming up you'd like to share? I'm feeling pretty good this week. Both physically and emotionally. I've been monitored really closely this pregnancy but was dismissed from my MFM last week so my next appointment is forever away. March 11th I think? The wait is going to be tough, but baby is moving a little so that's reassuring.
Any PgAL crazy you want to add? Any baby awesomeness this week? Not this week.
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QOTW – If you are a first time mom, what is something you swear you will never do as a parent? If you are a second, etc time mom, what is something you swear you would never do as a parent but did.Great question! I thought we'd do no: pacifiers or TV before 2 and only wooden/non-battery operated toys. Failed all 3!! But I will say we still were pretty conservative with TV and toys. Paci was used immediately and still at bed time for our 3yo.
What I won't do is let my child use iphones, ipads, devices, etc. at the dinner table - not at home or at restaurants. I always have a small stash of toys in my bag, crayons, etc. But he does NOT need to zombie out at the table. We have friends whose older children cannot have conversations with adults and it's so rude to me. I was always taught how to converse and be polite with other adults, etc. and even now at 3 my DS loves to be part of the conversations during meal times.
TTC #1 4/09-3/10, dx PCOS, 5th round clomid BFP 3/27/10, Nolan Lee, 11/13/10, PROM 36 weeks
TTC #2 6/12-3/13, natural BFP 3/24/13, TWINS
MC first twin at 11weeks, MC/preterm labor second twin, DD at 15weeks, 6/7/13
BFP 9/21/13, EDD 6/5/13!! It's a GIRL
SHE'S HERE! Scarlett Christine, 5/19/14
Team / Name? Blue, DH finally gave in and said we could name the baby Adrean after him as long as he gets to pick the middle name
Got the courage to buy anything yet? No and my SIL has been bugging me to make a registry BC she's throwing me a baby shower... I'm still uncomfortable with the idea but it would be rude to say no at this point.
How are you feeling physically/emotionally? Any updates or appointments coming up you'd like to share?
Emotionally I'm a mess. I took the three hour glucose test on Thursday after leaving work early BC I didn't feel well and the lab didn't pick up my blood so I have to do it all over again. I've never been able to keep the stuff down before and it was the first time I didn't throw up drinking the nasty stuff and my veins are really bad so I act like a big baby with stuff like this. Turned out that my urine showed a plus 3 for sugar which the doc said was outrageous. All of my previous urine samples have been good, but I am dreading the finger sticks and food diary and the patronizing meetings with the nutritionist. But if it means my baby will be healthy I will do anything.
Any PgAL crazy you want to add? Any baby awesomeness this week?
I'm scared to log on with all the losses lately, I've been feeling down and seeing other people's tragedies makes it super worse. I feel bad. I've been having a hard time with personal stuff and the pregnancy is a constant worry for me, on Friday I went to work and broke down outside in the parking lot so I drove away and had my husband call out for me. Trying to push all of the really bad thoughts out of my head that I know I shouldn't be thinking...
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QOTW – If you are a first time mom, what is something you swear you will never do as a parent? If you are a second, etc time mom, what is something you swear you would never do as a parent but did.
I have two girls and am going to have a boy, and I swear I will never have a double standard like my parents did with DB and I.
And something I swore I wouldn't do but did, yes I agree with some of the other girls, letting them watch as much TV as I do.
How far along are you? 22 weeks
Team / Name? pink! we're not for sure, but we're leaning towards sawyer...
Got the courage to buy anything yet? no, but we're more focused on looking for housing
How are you feeling physically/emotionally? Any updates or appointments coming up you'd like to share? Well, it's been an emotional week for a lot of reasons but physically I've felt well. Thank you so much for doing the check in each week! No more spotting other than that morning. I ended up calling the nurse for other reasons and she said that it was normal and can happen throughout the pregnancy due to hormone changes. Makes me feel a little better, but still bothers my PGAL brain. Appointment on the 20th.
Any PgAL crazy you want to add? Any baby awesomeness this week? Other than obsessively checking the tp, I've had a better week in that regards. Awesomeness- felt her kick this week!!! Evidently she doesn't like my bladder full.
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QOTW – If you are a first time mom, what is something you swear you will never do as a parent? I will never let my daughter feel anything less than beautiful no matter her size.
Team / Name? Blue, still tossing around names
Got the courage to buy anything yet? Bought a super cute shirt at Macys!! It's green with a silhouette of a boxer (we own a male boxer) and says best in show!!!! So excited!! I plan on doing pics with our dog and baby so he'll definitely wear it for that!!!
How are you feeling physically/emotionally? Any updates or appointments coming up you'd like to share? I've been feeling exhausted, but at least the heartburn is minimal now! Emotionally I'm feeling a bit better, just trying not to worry with all the heartbreaking losses recently!!
Any PgAL crazy you want to add? Any baby awesomeness this week? Felt a really good movement last night that I was actually startled!!!
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QOTW – If you are a first time mom, what is something you swear you will never do as a parent? I swear I will never buy my child a tablet/iPad and won't use tv as a babysitter!!!!
Team / Name? Blue...we'll decide when he's born.
Got the courage to buy anything yet? We don't really need to get anything other than a new infant car seat and maybe a stroller? And after going through my son's clothes, I'm not going to need ANY clothes. OMG. So many clothes.
How are you feeling physically/emotionally? Any updates or appointments coming up you'd like to share?
Good! Finally!!
Any PgAL crazy you want to add? Any baby awesomeness this week?
SO MUCH BABY KICKING! I can actually SEE the kicks from the outside. So awesome. A huge help to keep the pgal crazy at bay. And the amount of big brother awesomeness is out of control. He's SO excited to meet the baby. Already.
QOTW – If you are a second, etc time mom, what is something you swear you would never do as a parent but did.
I said I'd never let my baby sleep with me.
Thanks for doing this, K!
Edit: autocorrect!
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2010: son born 9/1
2013: 2 miscarriages + d&cs, both at 10 weeks: April & July
2014: son #2 born 6/29
2016: Baby girl stillborn at 21w6d 4/29 and baby boy stillborn at 20w 3d 11/16
I think I forgot to mention last check in that I'm due June 21
How far along are you? 21 weeks
Team / Name? Team blue, no name picked yet
Got the courage to buy anything yet? This evening we bough an outfit, it' the first thing we have gotten. We have been looking at cribs, so that purchase is coming soon.
How are you feeling physically/emotionally? I had some pretty rough cramps for a few days at the start of the week, the doctor wasn't concerned but of course I was panicking every moment. I've been bit more anxious and on edge this week.
Any updates or appointments coming up you'd like to share? I had my a/s on Monday. I went amazing. We are having a boy and everything looked perfect.
Any PgAL crazy you want to add? Any baby awesomeness this week? Some of baby's kicks are getting pretty strong, I've had a few that make me gasp. I'm still checking the TP every time I go, and freaking out at every new symptom, but I doubt that will ever stop.
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QOTW – If you are a first time mom, what is something you swear you will never do as a parent? If you are a second, etc time mom, what is something you swear you would never do as a parent but did. Let’s not get into any heated conversations.
I'm never going to push my children into doing anything they don't have any interest in. I'm certainly going to expose them to a lot of things in life, but never force them into any sport or activity or belief.
BFP: February 2016 EDD: October 17, 2016
Our 3 Precious Angels That Left Us Too Soon
BFP #2-EDD 07/05/13 - Tater and Tot passed at 12w3d. D&C 1/17/13
BFP #3-EDD 12/19/13 - Peanut passed at 9w1d. D&C 05/31/13
Diagnosed with Hypothyroid 05/20/13
BFP #4 - 09/22/13 - DD#2 born 05/27/14
All Alers Welcome!
Team/name?: Blue..think we are going with Colton!
Buy anything: we bought a dresser this weekend and have started to buy some clothes...probably get the crib in the next few weeks.
Appointments: feb 18th will be my glucose screen and next check up
PgAl crazy?: I found out at my A/S that my placenta is low so I am stressing about it moving up. My doctor is out of the office and I am not sure if or when they will check it again. I am still a paranoid lady and admit to still checking my underwear every time I go to the bathroom. My heart goes out to the ladies who have suffered losses on this board..
QOTW: I totally agree about raising a child with respect. I want my son to care for others less fortunate and be grateful for what he has. I say this now, but I don't want to be the parent whose child is screaming and throwing a tantrum in the store or restaurant..
How far along are you? 22W 6D
Team / Name? Blue - Connor
Got the courage to buy anything yet? Nope not yet - it was a rough week
How are you feeling physically/emotionally? I'm feeling blah and way to anxious for my apointment today. We had a scare on Thursday. I started bleeding - was sent to L&D because i was also cramping . The Dr found the baby to be perfect but the bleeding was from my uterius it self and wasn't sure why. Luckily the little man wasn't affected and the bleeding stopped so they sent me home on bed rest. I follow up with the OB today.
Any PgAL crazy you want to add? Any baby awesomeness this week? PgAL brain has gone nuts again since Thursday . But on the awesome side - we had an elective US Sat. to help calm our nerves and my little man is getting chunky already. He ways almost 2 pounds and is measuring at gestational age 25 weeks.
QOTW? Before I was a mom i always said i'd never let children in my bed, then when i choose to BF sometimes Co-Sleeping was the only option and i loved it
How far along are you? 22 wks 4 days
Team / Name? Pink / Abigail Lily
Got the courage to buy anything yet? I bought an outfit over the weekend. I am pretty sure it will be the one she wears home from the hospital!!
How are you feeling physically/emotionally? Any updates or appointments coming up you'd like to share? I feel huge. Feels it my belly has doubled in weight over the past few days. We did the rescan on Thursday and the brain measurement is perfect! Praise God!! She still has a few spots on her heart but the doctor says 95% of the time it is normal and will go away before birth.
Any PgAL crazy you want to add? Any baby awesomeness this week? Abigail is a mover and a shaker!! Which is awesome but I am prone to motion sickness and if she decides to do an hour long dance party in there I start feeling sick.
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QOTW – If you are a first time mom, what is something you swear you will never do as a parent? If you are a second, etc time mom, what is something you swear you would never do as a parent but did. FTM: I want to try not to scream at my child, only raise my voice slightly if needed. I know this will be hard as I have a bit of a temper but feel a child is a lot more responsive to you when you are controlled. Once you start yelling they stop listening.
How far along are you? 21 w 1 d
Team / Name? Blue
no names mentioned until birth
Got the courage to buy anything yet? I bought the bedding and a couple of onsies. I am acutally a little overwhelmed at how much I don't have for a boy at the moment
How are you feeling physically/emotionally? Any updates or appointments coming up you'd like to share? I am feeling great now that the a/s is over and everything looks great. I have been going to the DR every 3 weeks since my BFP...but since I will be going out of town for work by the 3rd week they pushed me back until the 4th week.
Any PgAL crazy you want to add? Any baby awesomeness this week? Baby boy is moving like crazy and I love it!
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kimmyberly26 My DD literally cried when we told her it was boy
She was mad and asked us why we cannot change it LOL. After a couple of days went by she is now telling everyone that we are having a brother and next time they will get me a sister. HAHA she is so funny because I think we are done! 