First Trimester Check-in

kefttsc

@footprint I'm not sure about the Doppler actually. I'm about a size 6 and at this stage I still have to push pretty far in to hear anything besides my own blood swishing around.

Edited:  Typing before you even get out of bed is bad news.

Danielle0311

Hi! I would love to be added

EDD/Week/Fruit- I am 7wk5days my Edd is feb 22nd and I believe the fruit this week is a blueberry? Lol

Worries (rational or irrational) everything lol, I am just holding my breath until 12 wks comes and I can breathe a little easier.

Appointments scheduled- I just got released from my re this week and have my first ob appt this Wednesday! So nervous and excited at the same time lol

Upcoming milestones/Loss dates- I just passed one of my edd's not too long ago so that was hard. As far as my milestones in the pregnancy I have past all of them alreay as my first was a blighted ovum and second ectopic I'm just praying this continues to go smoothly and is my miracle rainbow!

CaraH

@footprint - I'm very small-framed and didn't gain much extra weight during pregnancy.  My family was occasionally able to hear the heartbeat with it.  But, since I never once heard the heartbeat on my doppler, I'm not sure it would have mattered what size you were.  I was given one as a 'fun gift' meant for expectant mothers.  My advice, if you want one, would be to get a real doppler.  The one I had would only freak you out. 

And, thanks for the support.  The next couple of weeks are kind of rough.  But, in some ways also easier.  At this point before my loss, my symptoms had largely abated.  That's not true now, and I can say that to myself.  In fact, I went through an 'early signs of pregnancy' checklist that showed 16 symptoms and had all but one (spotting, thank goodness).  They are mostly mild, but they are there.  So, I'm having fewer panicky moments than I did earlier when I didn't feel the pregnancy at all.  If the pains would just go away, I'd be golden!

@maryhr1 - You actually got your first ultrasound before my RE will do one for me.  So, I'm not sure its a difference between OB and RE.  Because there were no concerns with my early betas, he doesn't do anything more until a 7 week ultrasound.  I'm not sure if things would be different if I had multiple losses, but with only one loss he treats me as every other patient.  And, to be honest, I don't know if they would do more if I asked for it.  While I find the wait hard, I also agree with him that it wouldn't be nearly as hard as having an u/s, not seeing the heartbeat, and being told its too early to be conclusive.  I prefer the waiting.

footprint

Danielle0311 said:

Hi! I would love to be added

EDD/Week/Fruit- I am 7wk5days my Edd is feb 22nd and I believe the fruit this week is a blueberry? Lol

Worries (rational or irrational) everything lol, I am just holding my breath until 12 wks comes and I can breathe a little easier.

Appointments scheduled- I just got released from my re this week and have my first ob appt this Wednesday! So nervous and excited at the same time lol

Upcoming milestones/Loss dates- I just passed one of my edd's not too long ago so that was hard. As far as my milestones in the pregnancy I have past all of them alreay as my first was a blighted ovum and second ectopic I'm just praying this continues to go smoothly and is my miracle rainbow!

It must be exciting to be done with your RE! I can't tell if your first OB appt is today or a week from today, either way, good luck!

footprint

smcniff said:

Thanks so much for doing this @footprint! Clearly it has been well received. Also, I love that your uterus is ecstatic. I will try and embrace that idea.

EDD/Week/Fruit  2/20/14, 7w4d, Blueberry

Worries (rational or irrational) So scared of another blighted ovum right now.

Appointments scheduled  First US this Thursday

Upcoming milestones/Loss dates  Just passed my EDD this past Friday, but had the holiday to distract me. If my baby is alive in there I am currently more pregnant than I have ever been.

I'm sorry about your EDD. I am glad that you had the holiday to be a distraction. Fx for your u/s! It's a very, very happy uterus that I have.

labgrand2012

 EDD/Week/Fruit: 3/11/12 / 5w / seed

. Worries (rational or irrational): Had my mind put at ease with my beta draw last week, so that helped. But the worrys are starting to creep back in. I still have period like cramping every day, and just worry that they will progress. 

. Appointments scheduled: My first appointment isn't until 8/4. It is our wedding anniversary, so hopefully it will be good news, I would hate to have bad news on such a good day. I have a request in for a referral to our genetic counselor so hopefully we can start working on getting pre-approvals for the tests. I would really like to avoid doing a CVS again.

. Upcoming milestones/Loss dates: I am hoping the first few weeks go quickly so I can get to 12 weeks and have the NT scan. That is when we found about the T13. My EDD is coming up in Sept. and hopefully we will be able to announce before that!

. What superpower would you like to have and why? I would be able to control all computers. Everything these days seems to be computerized, and I think I could do so much! Trip to fiji? Sure, I can just control the computer and book at no cost!

Edited: forgot to answer a question

larahouseman

@footprint First, I have to say how much I love the notion of my LO growing in an "ecstatic uterus".  It's just a very powerful image/concept that I want to embrace.

In terms of getting past your loss milestone while staying sane, for me it was all about my OB.  I switched to a new OB after my miscarriage and he is amazing.  Very confident and soothing, brought me in for a couple extra appointments just to see if things were still going well (and mostly to calm my nerves).  

My previous loss was pretty early on so I was lucky in that it wasn't a super long time to get past my loss milestone, but I can imagine that if I had a doctor that wouldn't bring me in until 12 weeks, it would have been a million times more miserable.

I don't know if that's helpful at all, but that's what helped me.  

chicagojackie

I am so excited about this checkin but am having a scary morning so far so will catch up later

mandi195

footprint said:

@mandi195

Sorry about the panic attacks when you need to pee. That sounds exhausting for me because i am peeing constantly now.  Between four and five weeks I had a lot of stretching type cramping too and no matter how much you understand it is normal, it still freaked me out. 

@footprint

Thanks! I feel like I'm constantly running to the bathroom, and it sucks being stressed every time. I'm honestly considering calling my OB and saying "look, after the past issues, I'm freaking out. Anything we can do to reassure me other than saying it's fine,"? Gah. 

MrsRoy07

EDD/Week/Fruit 2/28/15, 6 weeks 4 days, Sweet Pea

Worries (rational or irrational) Oh my word everything. I hate to pee bc I'm scrutinizing the TP, every little cramp and twinge is obviously the beginning of a m/c, I'm afraid to lift Evie too much, to be on my feet too much, I'm pushing off an u/s bc I'm afraid of getting an internal... I'm even afraid to worry too much, but obviously I'm failing at that One day at a time over here!!

Appointments scheduled Monday the 14th i go for my first OB appt. and I'll go for an u/s shortly thereafter

Upcoming milestones/Loss dates I'm glad to be past 6 weeks when I had my first m/c, but I don't think I'll really feel safe until I'm past 12 weeks when we found out about the missed m/c this last time. I'm just taking it one day at a time right now, some days I feel good and happy, other days I want to stay in bed under the covers.

Super powers? I would like to have super speed so I could get more things done in a day

footprint

5099peperk said:

 EDD/Week/Fruit: 3/11/12 / 5w / seed

. Worries (rational or irrational): Had my mind put at ease with my beta draw last week, so that helped. But the worrys are starting to creep back in. I still have period like cramping every day, and just worry that they will progress. 

. Appointments scheduled: My first appointment isn't until 8/4. It is our wedding anniversary, so hopefully it will be good news, I would hate to have bad news on such a good day. I have a request in for a referral to our genetic counselor so hopefully we can start working on getting pre-approvals for the tests. I would really like to avoid doing a CVS again.

. Upcoming milestones/Loss dates: I am hoping the first few weeks go quickly so I can get to 12 weeks and have the NT scan. That is when we found about the T13. My EDD is coming up in Sept. and hopefully we will be able to announce before that!

. What superpower would you like to have and why? I would be able to control all computers. Everything these days seems to be computerized, and I think I could do so much! Trip to fiji? Sure, I can just control the computer and book at no cost!

Edited: forgot to answer a question

I am still having cramping type pain. Sometimes it really does feel exactly like my period is coming. I was looking at FF and it's been 63 days since I had a period and I am really enjoying not having it. Fingers crossed that time flies and before you know it your appointment is here. Make sure you hack me a ticket to Fiji, too.

footprint

larahouseman said:

@footprint First, I have to say how much I love the notion of my LO growing in an "ecstatic uterus".  It's just a very powerful image/concept that I want to embrace.

In terms of getting past your loss milestone while staying sane, for me it was all about my OB.  I switched to a new OB after my miscarriage and he is amazing.  Very confident and soothing, brought me in for a couple extra appointments just to see if things were still going well (and mostly to calm my nerves).  

My previous loss was pretty early on so I was lucky in that it wasn't a super long time to get past my loss milestone, but I can imagine that if I had a doctor that wouldn't bring me in until 12 weeks, it would have been a million times more miserable.

I don't know if that's helpful at all, but that's what helped me.  

I LOVE my OB. She did my emergency c two years ago and was fiercely protective and just a fantastic advocate for me. When she called to give me my betas this time, she said, "you know, I have been thinking about it and I think that your IUD may have left scarring and swelling that caused your MMC." (I had an IUD in when I got pg with my MMC). And whether or not it is true, it has made this pg much easier on me because I have something completely external to blame. And I love her a little bit for that. All that aside she refuses to do VBAC and I am struggling a bit with that. But, it is such an important relationship, you totally have to have the right OB or MW for you.

footprint

jcar2 said:

EDD/week/fruit: 3/3/15, 6 weeks 1 day, pea

Worries: my beta from last week is pretty good. Although I had good betas with my last pregnancy. We didn't know something was wrong until the u/s. I'm still worried things will go wrong

Appointments Scheduled: I have an u/s on 7/29 and OB appt on 8/4.

Upcoming milestones/loss dates: upcoming would be the u/s. We found that baby was measuring weeks behind at the first u/s at 9 weeks last pregnancy. Our u/s will be at 9 weeks again this time (on 7/29)

What superpower would you like to have? Oh goodness. I have no idea. Maybe being able to read people's minds. That would be kind of cool to know really thoughts

Any way your OB will move up your u/s appt? Would you want it moved up? If I can get in next week for an u/s I will be 9w and a few days. Fx that time moves quickly.

footprint

MrsRoy07 said:

EDD/Week/Fruit 2/28/15, 6 weeks 4 days, Sweet Pea

Worries (rational or irrational) Oh my word everything. I hate to pee bc I'm scrutinizing the TP, every little cramp and twinge is obviously the beginning of a m/c, I'm afraid to lift Evie too much, to be on my feet too much, I'm pushing off an u/s bc I'm afraid of getting an internal... I'm even afraid to worry too much, but obviously I'm failing at that One day at a time over here!!

Appointments scheduled Monday the 14th i go for my first OB appt. and I'll go for an u/s shortly thereafter

Upcoming milestones/Loss dates I'm glad to be past 6 weeks when I had my first m/c, but I don't think I'll really feel safe until I'm past 12 weeks when we found out about the missed m/c this last time. I'm just taking it one day at a time right now, some days I feel good and happy, other days I want to stay in bed under the covers.

Super powers? I would like to have super speed so I could get more things done in a day

I'm glad you have past the 6 week milestone. It must have been difficult. I think I didn't rush getting an u/s because I'm a bit afraid of a transvaginal. Good luck at your OB appt!

lorifromwi

dragonfly1809 said:

I just want to say ...this is a great group of ladies. I've read through everyone's posts, and I wish I could comment back on each. Amazing stories, so many companions in fears and anxieties, and superpowers too. I'm really looking forward to getting to know you all better. Wishing us all healthy pregnancies.

I'm right there with you.  There just isn't enough time to give everyone all the love!!  But I'm trying!

footprint

racegurl87 said:

I would like to join this check in. I haven't really done much on my BMB, just the PGAL check-in.

EDD/Week/Fruit: 03/01/15, 6w3d, sweet pea

Worries (rational or irrational) I haven't really had any worries, just the normal ones about upcoming u/s and hoping/praying that this LO becomes a sticky baby.

Appointments scheduled I have an u/s scheduled in 2 weeks on the 23rd. I had one on Monday of this week and it went really well so I hope the next one does too.

Upcoming milestones/Loss dates No real upcoming milestones. My last pregnancy lasted 9 weeks and that's coming up soon so I'm looking forward to (hopefully) passing that.

QOTW: What superpower would you like to have and why? Um, I definitely wouldn't want the power to read minds. So I'm gonna have to go with telepathy.

It's nice having appointments space somewhat closely together. For me, it makes time pass more quickly. I'm glad your u/s on Monday went well.

I think telepathy is the power to read minds. And at first I was like that would be cool to read minds, but then I'm like, that would probably be awful. I know what kind of crazy I think about all day, I would be afraid to know anyone else's!

msyrs

Hi!
(I just tried to post my check-in but my phone totally messed it up and all that posted was my "Hi"- oops!)

I am new to this board, I hope you don't mind if I join in on this check-in!

I had posted my intro on the TTCAL board, but it is time for me to move to the PGAL board!

I'm not the most outgoing member, but I do like to check the boards when I feel I need a little extra support!

Anyway, here is my check-in!

EDD/week/fruit:
January 30
10wks 5days
Prune

Worries:
Okay this week, had my OB appt earlier and heard baby's HB so that was reassuring!


Appointments:
Over the last week I had my first maternal fetal med. And OB appts

Upcoming milestones:
Entering 2nd trimester august 1!

My husband and I have decided not to tell anyone (including family) about this pregnancy until I start to show, we lost our daughter at 23wks 5 days and it has been difficult to cope with, and we have just been trying our best to celebrate our small victories with this pregnancy- so far so good though!

footprint

msyrs said:

Hi! (I just tried to post my check-in but my phone totally messed it up and all that posted was my "Hi"- oops!) I am new to this board, I hope you don't mind if I join in on this check-in! I had posted my intro on the TTCAL board, but it is time for me to move to the PGAL board! I'm not the most outgoing member, but I do like to check the boards when I feel I need a little extra support! Anyway, here is my check-in! EDD/week/fruit: January 30 10wks 5days Prune Worries: Okay this week, had my OB appt earlier and heard baby's HB so that was reassuring! Appointments: Over the last week I had my first maternal fetal med. And OB appts Upcoming milestones: Entering 2nd trimester august 1! My husband and I have decided not to tell anyone (including family) about this pregnancy until I start to show, we lost our daughter at 23wks 5 days and it has been difficult to cope with, and we have just been trying our best to celebrate our small victories with this pregnancy- so far so good though!

Welcome. I'm so sorry about the loss of your daughter.  You sound like you are handling the craziness of PgAL brain pretty well.  I am the worst at keeping secrets, so I told immediate family when we got our positive and friends a couple of weeks after that, but I haven't told extended family yet, but I haven't seen them either, so we will see...

chicagojackie

Whats up @footprint? thanks for the checkin and for your support earlier.

EDD/Week/Fruit
2/23/14, 7w2d, blueberry*
*so they measured the baby today at 12 mm which is exactly the .51" the bump app diagram has. Look at you LO being right on!

Worries (rational or irrational)
That my progesterone won't stay up despite stuffing myself with the awful stuff and the baby will come surfing out before the placenta can take over. That this kid isn't sticking. Punch me a ticket for the PGAL crazy train and I will hop on. The usual.

Appointments scheduled
July 18th. But we had an ultrasound today (due to progesterone drama) with a heartbeat, 140! Baby is measuring just right, amniotic fluid good, gestational sac good, etc.

Upcoming milestones/Loss dates

Last m/c was at 7w so we are 2d past.

footprint

chicagojackie said:

Whats up @footprint? thanks for the checkin and for your support earlier.

EDD/Week/Fruit
2/23/14, 7w2d, blueberry*
*so they measured the baby today at 12 mm which is exactly the .51" the bump app diagram has. Look at you LO being right on!

Worries (rational or irrational)
That my progesterone won't stay up despite stuffing myself with the awful stuff and the baby will come surfing out before the placenta can take over. That this kid isn't sticking. Punch me a ticket for the PGAL crazy train and I will hop on. The usual.

Appointments scheduled
July 18th. But we had an ultrasound today (due to progesterone drama) with a heartbeat, 140! Baby is measuring just right, amniotic fluid good, gestational sac good, etc.

Upcoming milestones/Loss dates

Last m/c was at 7w so we are 2d past.

I'm happy you made it past your MC day. And I am super happy that your ultrasounds are looking so good. I am really sorry that you are dealing with the progesterone levels moving all over the place. Like you need more stress on top of PgAL brain, right? I'm glad your appt isn't too long away (easy for me to say, right?).