First Trimester Check-in

ngolimento

Thanks for doing the check in @footprint!

EDD/Week/Fruit: March 16th '15, 5 weeks, appleseed

Worries (rational or irrational) :  Right now I'm not feeling as many pregnancy symptoms (having a good day), and weirdly I am worried that I don't feel like shit.  I know that a ebb in pregnancy symptoms are supposed to be bad, so I'm freaking out.  Blah.

Appointments scheduled : I got my first appt scheduled!  It's for the 31st, and I get to see my baby for the first time.  I am beyond excited!

Upcoming milestones/Loss dates : N/A

QoTW: What has been the weirdest part of being pregnant so far?  The gas.  Good lordy, why did no one warn me?  I feel soooo gross.

CaraH

I have a suggestion for those with significant breast tenderness - try a coobie bra. I don't really know how to describe it. Like a half camisole with cups? But, I'm living in them right now. Sooo much more comfortable. (I have no affiliation to them, just a satisfied customer.)

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Peledreamsofrain said:

Thanks for doing the check in @footprint!

EDD/Week/Fruit: March 16th '15, 5 weeks, appleseed

Worries (rational or irrational) :  Right now I'm not feeling as many pregnancy symptoms (having a good day), and weirdly I am worried that I don't feel like shit.  I know that a ebb in pregnancy symptoms are supposed to be bad, so I'm freaking out.  Blah.

Appointments scheduled : I got my first appt scheduled!  It's for the 31st, and I get to see my baby for the first time.  I am beyond excited!

Upcoming milestones/Loss dates : N/A

QoTW: What has been the weirdest part of being pregnant so far?  The gas.  Good lordy, why did no one warn me?  I feel soooo gross.

Isn't it an odd dichotomy? Half the time the symptoms are so bad I would do anything to not have them, and when they abate some the first thing I do is panic! What a frustrating way to live! I have been really grateful for the symptoms this time, even though I am sick to death of them. Will you get an u/s at your first appt?

The gas is awful. And that's all I have to say about that.

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CaraH said:

I have a suggestion for those with significant breast tenderness - try a coobie bra. I don't really know how to describe it. Like a half camisole with cups? But, I'm living in them right now. Sooo much more comfortable. (I have no affiliation to them, just a satisfied customer.)

I checked out the website a s they look super cute and comfy. However my ladies are a bit larger than the biggest bra they offer. That's the price of a ginormous rack, I guess.

spazzz333

EDD/Week/Fruit: 6w 4days

Worries (rational or irrational): Doc apt yesterday went ok I guess. He did a regular ultrasound but couldn't really see anything, he said it was probably too early. Got some blood work and getting the results sometime today. In the ultrasound you could see the outline of something but nothing inside it. It is making me very very nervous.

Appointments scheduled: I had my first appointment yesterday sorry for the confusion last week.

Upcoming milestones/Loss dates: nothing quite yet

QoTW: What has been the weirdest part of being pregnant so far? The boobs my nipples are so sensitive. and my husband is very much enjoying torturing me with them.

ngolimento

@footprint  My first appt does include a u/s!  I am nervous and excited about it, and so is my DH.  He's so excited about this baby, he'll probably pass out to finally get to see it.

maryhr1  Thanks, lol I love the owl too.  And I'm sure as soon as I reach week 6, I'll start wishing I could go back to how I feel now.  Thanks for the reassurance .

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spazzz333 said:

EDD/Week/Fruit: 6w 4days

Worries (rational or irrational): Doc apt yesterday went ok I guess. He did a regular ultrasound but couldn't really see anything, he said it was probably too early. Got some blood work and getting the results sometime today. In the ultrasound you could see the outline of something but nothing inside it. It is making me very very nervous.

Appointments scheduled: I had my first appointment yesterday sorry for the confusion last week.

Upcoming milestones/Loss dates: nothing quite yet

QoTW: What has been the weirdest part of being pregnant so far? The boobs my nipples are so sensitive. and my husband is very much enjoying torturing me with them.

It probably is too early. Will you be able to have another ultrasound soon? I hate the sensitive nipple thing too. Mine are sensitive painful. I think I would punch my H in the face if he touched anywhere near them.

spazzz333

Got the results this morning my progesterone is low getting some at the pharmacy now. They didn't say when I get to have another ultrasound though have to go give more blood on Monday.

And trust me I want to punch him, they are more ticklish than painful so he has that going for him I am never ticklish.

mandi195

@footprint

I'm strangely ok with the EDD's coming up. I guess, having been through what I consider to be long, drawn out losses twice now, I've accepted the losses I've endured. I'm more nervous/fearful of upcoming milestones... Neither of my losses made it past 8 weeks, so I'm crossing my fingers until I get that far. 

Also, I'm in the "my boobs are too big for everything" club with you. I can't even find bras in my size for under $80 a piece normally, I'm fearful of what these babies are going to do over the next 35 weeks!

MrsRoy07

EDD/Week/Fruit: Feb 28th, week 7, blueberry

Worries (rational or irrational): I'm feeling okay this week, not super paranoid thank goodness. I need to whip myself into shape with diet though, my morning sickness is raging and I'm eating like crap, which I feel guilty about. But no food sounds good to me except carbs!! 

Appointments scheduled: sono needs to be scheduled for next week, haven't done that yet (not sure why I'm procrastinating, I think I'm scarred for life of sonos after getting the worst news ever last time. I just want to carry on with my morning sickness thinking everything is fine in there...), and then I'll be back into the office August 5th

Upcoming milestones/Loss dates: Our missed m/c was at 8w1d (didn't find out until almost 12w), so I'm anxious to get past that and know that everything is ok

QoTW: What has been the weirdest part of being pregnant so far?: Not being excited to tell ppl Usually I'm a huge blabber mouth, but I just am NOT ready to tell ppl. A few close friends and family know, but I feel weird everytime I tell someone. 

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mandi195 said:

@footprint

I'm strangely ok with the EDD's coming up. I guess, having been through what I consider to be long, drawn out losses twice now, I've accepted the losses I've endured. I'm more nervous/fearful of upcoming milestones... Neither of my losses made it past 8 weeks, so I'm crossing my fingers until I get that far. 

Also, I'm in the "my boobs are too big for everything" club with you. I can't even find bras in my size for under $80 a piece normally, I'm fearful of what these babies are going to do over the next 35 weeks!

I've had some luck with Soma. They are über expensive, but they do run some great sales if you sign up for their online catalog. If you go in the store, they will measure you as well. I think I bought 3 and paid $98. Not great but better.

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MrsRoy07 said:

EDD/Week/Fruit: Feb 28th, week 7, blueberry

Worries (rational or irrational): I'm feeling okay this week, not super paranoid thank goodness. I need to whip myself into shape with diet though, my morning sickness is raging and I'm eating like crap, which I feel guilty about. But no food sounds good to me except carbs!! 

Appointments scheduled: sono needs to be scheduled for next week, haven't done that yet (not sure why I'm procrastinating, I think I'm scarred for life of sonos after getting the worst news ever last time. I just want to carry on with my morning sickness thinking everything is fine in there...), and then I'll be back into the office August 5th

Upcoming milestones/Loss dates: Our missed m/c was at 8w1d (didn't find out until almost 12w), so I'm anxious to get past that and know that everything is ok

QoTW: What has been the weirdest part of being pregnant so far?: Not being excited to tell ppl Usually I'm a huge blabber mouth, but I just am NOT ready to tell ppl. A few close friends and family know, but
I feel weird everytime I tell someone. 

I understand putting off the sono. I delayed mine some, too. Then I got mad at myself for doing that. PgAL brain sucks!

Carbs seem to be the only thing that help my m/s, too.

msyrs

Hi there
Today I am doing okay- I had a rough start to this week.... Sunday night my husband had to take me to Triage for bleeding .... It was a really scary nite, but we had US and so the baby wiggling and heartbeating so I was able to go home and rest. My follow-up appt Wednesday also was good, found the baby with the Doppler, so this is all good news, but now I am an anxious, paranoid mess. Here's my check-in

EDD/fruit/week: jan. 30, plum, 12wks!
Worries: Although there aren't any signs of more new bleeding, I'm pretty nervous about it happening again. I didn't have any cramping or other symptoms so I'm just really worried about the baby.
Appointments: after last Sunday I had a follow-up this week and will have another OB visit Monday and my 1st tri screen Friday at MFM.... I think I might just ask to live at the women's hospital until January haha.
Upcoming milestones: 2nd trimester starts week 13, hoping our MFM visit will ease some of my anxiety- being able to see baby on the screen makes me feel a lot better

QoTW: I should probably knock on wood or something so I don't balloon up the next 2 trimesters, but my weirdest symptom has been that I've lost nearly 5lbs.... This is my 3rd pregnancy and I have never lost weight while pregnant! It's probably stress and morning sickness related though!

chicagojackie

@footprint I'm not sure about the cervix thing. I'm thinking this time it may be better because they started me on such a high dose of progesterone so soon. Good question.

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msyrs said:

Hi there
Today I am doing okay- I had a rough start to this week.... Sunday night my husband had to take me to Triage for bleeding .... It was a really scary nite, but we had US and so the baby wiggling and heartbeating so I was able to go home and rest. My follow-up appt Wednesday also was good, found the baby with the Doppler, so this is all good news, but now I am an anxious, paranoid mess. Here's my check-in

EDD/fruit/week: jan. 30, plum, 12wks!
Worries: Although there aren't any signs of more new bleeding, I'm pretty nervous about it happening again. I didn't have any cramping or other symptoms so I'm just really worried about the baby.
Appointments: after last Sunday I had a follow-up this week and will have another OB visit Monday and my 1st tri screen Friday at MFM.... I think I might just ask to live at the women's hospital until January haha.
Upcoming milestones: 2nd trimester starts week 13, hoping our MFM visit will ease some of my anxiety- being able to see baby on the screen makes me feel a lot better

QoTW: I should probably knock on wood or something so I don't balloon up the next 2 trimesters, but my weirdest symptom has been that I've lost nearly 5lbs.... This is my 3rd pregnancy and I have never lost weight while pregnant! It's probably stress and morning sickness related though!

I am sorry about the bleeding scare. I'm glad you were able to see your bean wiggling away on the u/s. I'm also happy you have more appointments set up for next week, hopefully that will give you some peace of mind!

amanda33758

I would like to join in if I can

EDD/Week/Fruit EDD: 3/21/15 5weeks

Worries (rational or irrational): getting results back Monday from my beta saying that I am not progressing even though the nurse told me Thursday that my first draw results look good as a base although I am very early in my pregnancy.

Appointments scheduled: just waiting until results on Monday hopefully something will get scheduled then

Upcoming milestones/Loss dates: my loss happened early last time a week after I found out actually.

QoTW: What has been the weirdest part of being pregnant so far? No bleeding. My last one started out wrong from the very beginning. Every thing just feels completely different this time (in a good way!)

ETA:
@footprint‌
Thanks :-) shortly after I posted my OB called me(I was shocked to say the least) my betas definitely doubled! I went from 150 to 355 so making progress! Get to set up my first app for the week of Aug 4th!!

Danielle0311

EDD/Week/Fruit
feb21st and I'm an olive this week!

Worries (rational or irrational)
I just posted a thread about this I keep getting a thumping and twitching on my abdomen! All the lovely ladies calmed my crazy down tho

Appointments scheduled
August 11th is my nt scan! So nervous but so excited cause after it second tri is around the corner!!!

Upcoming milestones/Loss dates
My first bfp ever was August of last year so that's coming up .. It's sad but
I'm trying to just stay as hopeful as possible about this little bean!

QoTW: What has been the weirdest part of being pregnant so far?
The fact that everything smells bad and nothing tastes good! Not fun lol but I'll take any symptoms as long as things continue to go smoothly!

Hope all you lovely ladies are feeling well!!!

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TMaggie0424 said:

Hi I would like to join if I'm able.

EDD/Week/Fruit EDD 3/23/15

Worries (rational or irrational) Not really "feeling pregnant" no symptoms is freaking me out.

Appointments scheduled I have a pregnancy "class" on the 22nd but my first major appt is July 30th with first u/s.

Upcoming milestones/Loss dates My loss happened at 12 weeks so I will feel a lot better once I pass that but I have about 7 weeks to go!

QoTW: What has been the weirdest part of being pregnant so far? For me NOT bleeding. I haven't had any bleeding episodes yet. With both my previous pg I had several episodes. This pg is scarily calm. I know that sounds strange.

Yay! Welcome! I know it has to be scary, but try to enjoy the calm! I hope that time moves quickly and you first appt and u/s are here before you know it.

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amanda33758 said:

I would like to join in if I can

EDD/Week/Fruit EDD: 3/21/15 5weeks

Worries (rational or irrational): getting results back Monday from my beta saying that I am not progressing even though the nurse told me Thursday that my first draw results look good as a base although I am very early in my pregnancy.

Appointments scheduled: just waiting until results on Monday hopefully something will get scheduled then

Upcoming milestones/Loss dates: my loss happened early last time a week after I found out actually.

QoTW: What has been the weirdest part of being pregnant so far? No bleeding. My last one started out wrong from the very beginning. Every thing just feels completely different this time (in a good way!)

Yay! Of course you can join! Waiting for betas was hard for me. I would trust in your nurse, since you have no reason not to! I am really happy that my pregnancy this time feels 180 degrees for my last (which resulted in a MMC). Fx for Monday!

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Danielle0311 said:

EDD/Week/Fruit
feb21st and I'm an olive this week!

Worries (rational or irrational)
I just posted a thread about this I keep getting a thumping and twitching on my abdomen! All the lovely ladies calmed my crazy down tho

Appointments scheduled
August 11th is my nt scan! So nervous but so excited cause after it second tri is around the corner!!!

Upcoming milestones/Loss dates
My first bfp ever was August of last year so that's coming up .. It's sad but
I'm trying to just stay as hopeful as possible about this little bean!

QoTW: What has been the weirdest part of being pregnant so far?
The fact that everything smells bad and nothing tastes good! Not fun lol but I'll take any symptoms as long as things continue to go smoothly!

Hope all you lovely ladies are feeling well!!!

How is it that everything in the world smells bad? Even flowers smell bad! It is awful! Sometimes the stretching and twitching of my belly freaks me out too! I just try to remember that it must be growing pains.