First Trimester Check-in (Early Edition) (8/19)

Sllinge

@footprint Thank you for the check in.

EDD/WK/Fruit: 4/23, 4wk 5days, poppyseed.

Worries: When I first read through this board I was worried I would jinx myself by even posting since I am still very early. During my MC with my first pregnancy I had light bleeding for two days before the clots and heavy bleeding came, so honestly I am scared to pee sometimes because I am afraid I will see blood, which is a problem because I have to pee every one to two hours because I am so dehydrated I probably drink 10+ glasses of water a day and night.

Appt: My Ob-Gyn requires that you take a pregnancy test in the office before you schedule your appointment. When I called a nurse last week about my positive test and to discuss my hypoglycemia, she told me I should wait a week to make sure the baby stuck. (Which made me feel like crap and again scared to pee). I have an appointment for Thursday morning to take another pregnancy test so I can schedule my first US.

Milestones/Loss Dates: Just realized this weekend that MH's birthday will fall on 7wk1d which is when my first miscarriage happened...

Favorite Flower: Stargazer lilies, I have no idea why, I always have and they are just an unusual flower and don't usually smell. I planted some in my flower bed outside our bay window and humming birds love them. I also had them as my wedding flowers (fake because of the orange pollen that gets o everything and stains)

shandorfml2

Nurse called and said my numbers were terrific! They didn't say the numbers but I don't really care as long as they are doing what they need too. I was scheduled for an early ultrasound Monday. I'll be 6w1d...should not expect a heartbeat right?

tigerlily2015

@footprint - thanks for the check-in!

Congratulations to all the new people joining the first tri check-in. Wishing you all happy and healthy pregnancies!

EDD/Week/Fruit

3/19/15 - 9w5d - olive

Worries (rational or irrational) 

I still get a little worried because my symptoms aren't that bad. I am still having some aversions and cravings, but my nausea is a bit better and my breasts aren't sore at all - they haven't been for a couple weeks now. In my city we have a center for women that offers support for pregnant women and two free ultrasounds in the first trimester. I went last Thursday evening when I was 9w0d to get my first free ultrasound. It was an abdominal ultrasound so waaaaay lower quality than my TV OB ultrasound, but we were able to see and hear the heartbeat and see our little peanut moving around a little bit. It made me feel a lot better to know that my LO was still alive even though I had diminishing symptoms. The reassurance lasted for a few days and now I'm back to feeling a little apprehensive again.

  

Appointments scheduled

I have my first OB appointment currently scheduled for this Friday morning. They are not going to do an ultrasound though so I don't expect to necessarily feel reassured.

Upcoming milestones/Loss dates

I've passed my milestone and the anniversary of my loss date won't be until after this peanut is due.

QoTW: (Stolen from another check-in) What is your favorite flower and why?

I guess I'll have to say tiger lily! I love the colors and think they are just beautiful!

tigerlily2015

shandorfml2 - like @chickinNH said, you should not expect to see a heartbeat. Some women do see heartbeats at that stage, but many don't see one that early and then go on to have healthy pregnancies. So if you're expecting to see one and don't, it could worry you unnecessarily. Having said that, I hope you are one of the lucky ones who is able see a heartbeat very early on! Best of luck!

maisonduchoco2

Hi ladies! I've been MIA for a week due to a crazy work schedule. Hopefully I can play more the rest of this week.

EDD/Week/Fruit: 3/24/15, 9wks, olive

Worries (rational or irrational): I have been cramping a lot at the end of every day for the last 4-5 days now.  It makes me so paranoid that I will start miscarrying.  I run to the bathroom and always breathe a sigh of relief when there's no blood after a wipe.  I feel insane for feeling so scared every day, but this is how my m/c started last time so I don't know how to stop myself from feeling this way.  I am trying to be positive and repeat that today, I am pregnant.  There is absolutely no reason why I should feel differently.  My next appointment isn't until 9/11, so it's going to be a long 3 weeks. 

Appointments scheduled: My closest appointment is a blood draw for the Harmony test on the 29th. 

Upcoming milestones/Loss dates:  My milestone is reaching 12wks, so still have a ways to go.

QoTW: (Stolen from another check-in) What is your favorite flower and why?  I LOVE peonies since I think the blooms are soooo pretty.  No other real reason besides that, lol.

 

shandorfml2

Megdowntheshore said:

Nurse called and said my numbers were terrific! They didn't say the numbers but I don't really care as long as they are doing what they need too. I was scheduled for an early ultrasound Monday. I'll be 6w1d...should not expect a heartbeat right?

I'm going for an ultrasound next week at 6 weeks 2 days. I wonder why they don't have us wait a few days longer so we'd be more likely to see the hb? This journey requires so much patience! Fx for both of us.

I was wondering the same thing! Cause the earliest I think I have heard of someone seeing a HB was like 6w3days. GL at yours! I hope at least if we don't see one, our docs will have us come back in a week or so! It would be horrible having to wait a few more weeks!

arschm02

May I join in?

EDD/Week/Fruit: 4/28/15; 4; poppyseed

Worries (rational or irrational): On and off cramping-- while I know it's 100% normal and healthy I worry that one of these times when I go to wipe I will see blood. Also, I'm terrified to have sex since last time I had sex during pregnancy I spotted after and then lost the baby one or two days later. I know it's irrational as my betas were so low that the pregnancy was not even viable but I can't help but worry. 

Appointments scheduled: I just had betas drawn on Saturday (167@3w4) and 49 hours later on Monday (461@3w6d). Since they are going up like normal my doc says I can either come in at 6-7 weeks for an u/s or wait until 10 weeks for a normal OB visit with an u/s. An u/s isn't as reassuring to me as it once was since we lost our "healthy baby on the u/s" at 11 weeks. I am undecided still of what I will choose.

Upcoming milestones/Loss Dates: First milestone will be 5w4d, my next milestone will be 11w1d but I won't be able to breath a sigh of relief until that 14 week mark.

QoTW: (Stolen from another check-in) What is your favorite flower and why?  Tulip. Specifically red and yellow combinations. They are such a clean and happy flower. Plus it's the first sign of spring! dealing with bitter cold MN winters, this is an awesome thing.

 

@shandorfml2‌, it is possible to see a heartbeat on a fetus that young but completely in the realms of normal to not see it yet. Good luck!

HailsMom

EDD/Week/Fruit
Feb 9th, 2015 (My Birthday) - makes me 15 weeks 1 day and baby is the size of a naval orange.

Worries (rational or irrational)
It seems like with the last pregnancy and this one both have been roller coaster rides. Everytime I get good news or start to feel positive about things, something bad happens. Got great news today with my panorama results, and while I am feeling great - I keep waiting for the other shoe to drop.

Appointments scheduled
Next appointment isn't for 2 weeks

Upcoming milestones/Loss dates
Have passed my loss milestone and due date for that one. I thought that would make me feel better about things, but it's still constantly on my mind. 

QoTW: (Stolen from another check-in) What is your favorite flower and why?
I love Hibiscuses and other really colorful flowers like Gerbers and so on.

footprint

BackstreetPixie said:

Thanks for the check in! U/s went great! Got to see and HEAR the heartbeat! (Never got to hear the first one) She told me (on friday) i was 6w 5d.  I went in to see my doc today (she isn't in on fridays) and got to see it again (she wanted to see it lol, and has a student learning to do the portable internal u/s)  She told me since we lost the first at 8w, she wants me to come in next week and the next, for my piece of mind and to give her student more practice! lol I'm cool with that! She also said I can call and come in and she her PA, NP, or student and have them let me look with the portable machine anytime I want. If I feel nervous or scared irrational or rational fear to just come in. She said she'd rather me come in and get piece of mind then at home stressing. I love this OB.

EDD/Week/Fruit

EDD: April 5, 2015 (Easter)  7 weeks, blueberry

Worries (rational or irrational)  

Nausea stopped saturday and has not come back... I was worried but today we went in and saw Fetey2's little heartbeat so I guess everything is okay. lol

Appointments scheduled

8-26 11:50,  9-2 2:00

Upcoming milestones/Loss dates

We lost Fetey the first at 8 weeks (didn't know though due to mmc) So next week I'll be stressing... happy doc is letting me come in and look. 

QoTW: (Stolen from another check-in) What is your favorite flower and why? 

A red rose. I think they are just simple, classic,  and elegant. 

I love your OB, too. I am so happy that you will get so many sneak peeks of baby!  Just having the reassurance that if your PgAL brain takes over, you can get it checked out with little hassle, is awesome!  My nausea came and went during first tri. I understand the worry when it leaves, but it is nice to get a reprieve.

footprint

Sllinge said:

@footprint Thank you for the check in.

EDD/WK/Fruit: 4/23, 4wk 5days, poppyseed.

Worries: When I first read through this board I was worried I would jinx myself by even posting since I am still very early. During my MC with my first pregnancy I had light bleeding for two days before the clots and heavy bleeding came, so honestly I am scared to pee sometimes because I am afraid I will see blood, which is a problem because I have to pee every one to two hours because I am so dehydrated I probably drink 10+ glasses of water a day and night.

Appt: My Ob-Gyn requires that you take a pregnancy test in the office before you schedule your appointment. When I called a nurse last week about my positive test and to discuss my hypoglycemia, she told me I should wait a week to make sure the baby stuck. (Which made me feel like crap and again scared to pee). I have an appointment for Thursday morning to take another pregnancy test so I can schedule my first US.

Milestones/Loss Dates: Just realized this weekend that MH's birthday will fall on 7wk1d which is when my first miscarriage happened...

Favorite Flower: Stargazer lilies, I have no idea why, I always have and they are just an unusual flower and don't usually smell. I planted some in my flower bed outside our bay window and humming birds love them. I also had them as my wedding flowers (fake because of the orange pollen that gets o everything and stains)

Welcome and congrats on your positive!

Did the nurse say it like that? I would be livid if someone said something like that to me. Even if that is the office policy, there is a way to say it to prospective patients with tact and class. I would definitely mention it to your OB. Did the nurse understand that you have had a recent loss and an underlying medical condition? Did you even get to discuss your hypoglycemia? Oh now you got my blood a-boiling! I am angry for you. Throat punch to your nurse.

I think most of us were totally paranoid about seeing blood when we wiped earlier in our first trimester. As my pregnancy progressed, I still check the TP, but there is no real expectation of blood and no real fear that there will be any.

footprint

tigerlily2015 said:

@footprint - thanks for the check-in!

Congratulations to all the new people joining the first tri check-in. Wishing you all happy and healthy pregnancies!

EDD/Week/Fruit

3/19/15 - 9w5d - olive

Worries (rational or irrational) 

I still get a little worried because my symptoms aren't that bad. I am still having some aversions and cravings, but my nausea is a bit better and my breasts aren't sore at all - they haven't been for a couple weeks now. In my city we have a center for women that offers support for pregnant women and two free ultrasounds in the first trimester. I went last Thursday evening when I was 9w0d to get my first free ultrasound. It was an abdominal ultrasound so waaaaay lower quality than my TV OB ultrasound, but we were able to see and hear the heartbeat and see our little peanut moving around a little bit. It made me feel a lot better to know that my LO was still alive even though I had diminishing symptoms. The reassurance lasted for a few days and now I'm back to feeling a little apprehensive again.

  

Appointments scheduled

I have my first OB appointment currently scheduled for this Friday morning. They are not going to do an ultrasound though so I don't expect to necessarily feel reassured.

Upcoming milestones/Loss dates

I've passed my milestone and the anniversary of my loss date won't be until after this peanut is due.

QoTW: (Stolen from another check-in) What is your favorite flower and why?

I guess I'll have to say tiger lily! I love the colors and think they are just beautiful!

That is so cool that you have a women's center that offers two free u/s in first trimester! I am impressed with your city. Maybe you will have some luck with a Doppler at your OB appointment this week? Or is it too early I can't remember if it is 10 weeks or 12 weeks. I'm sure you know that symptoms come and go, throughout your pregnancy. With my son, I never had nausea and my boobs stopped being sorry around 8 or 9 weeks. Try and trust those u/s and Doppler sounds.

footprint

maisonduchoco2 said:

Hi ladies! I've been MIA for a week due to a crazy work schedule. Hopefully I can play more the rest of this week.

EDD/Week/Fruit: 3/24/15, 9wks, olive

Worries (rational or irrational): I have been cramping a lot at the end of every day for the last 4-5 days now.  It makes me so paranoid that I will start miscarrying.  I run to the bathroom and always breathe a sigh of relief when there's no blood after a wipe.  I feel insane for feeling so scared every day, but this is how my m/c started last time so I don't know how to stop myself from feeling this way.  I am trying to be positive and repeat that today, I am pregnant.  There is absolutely no reason why I should feel differently.  My next appointment isn't until 9/11, so it's going to be a long 3 weeks. 

Appointments scheduled: My closest appointment is a blood draw for the Harmony test on the 29th. 

Upcoming milestones/Loss dates:  My milestone is reaching 12wks, so still have a ways to go.

QoTW: (Stolen from another check-in) What is your favorite flower and why?  I LOVE peonies since I think the blooms are soooo pretty.  No other real reason besides that, lol.

 

No worries about the crazy work schedule.  Is it possible thatyou have cramping throughout the day but only notice it at night because you are so busy during the day? I mean, that is probably a stretch because PgAL brain works in overdrive, but maybe it is possible? I had pretty bad craps during the first trimester and it is disturbing, to say the least. Have you decided if you will find out the sex through the Harmony test? My next appt is Sept 11, too. You know, I have never tried Nutella. I keep meaning too, but then i forget to buy it.

footprint

arschm02 said:

May I join in?

EDD/Week/Fruit: 4/28/15; 4; poppyseed

Worries (rational or irrational): On and off cramping-- while I know it's 100% normal and healthy I worry that one of these times when I go to wipe I will see blood. Also, I'm terrified to have sex since last time I had sex during pregnancy I spotted after and then lost the baby one or two days later. I know it's irrational as my betas were so low that the pregnancy was not even viable but I can't help but worry. 

Appointments scheduled: I just had betas drawn on Saturday (167@3w4) and 49 hours later on Monday (461@3w6d). Since they are going up like normal my doc says I can either come in at 6-7 weeks for an u/s or wait until 10 weeks for a normal OB visit with an u/s. An u/s isn't as reassuring to me as it once was since we lost our "healthy baby on the u/s" at 11 weeks. I am undecided still of what I will choose.

Upcoming milestones/Loss Dates: First milestone will be 5w4d, my next milestone will be 11w1d but I won't be able to breath a sigh of relief until that 14 week mark.

QoTW: (Stolen from another check-in) What is your favorite flower and why?  Tulip. Specifically red and yellow combinations. They are such a clean and happy flower. Plus it's the first sign of spring! dealing with bitter cold MN winters, this is an awesome thing.

 

@shandorfml2‌, it is possible to see a heartbeat on a fetus that young but completely in the realms of normal to not see it yet. Good luck!

Welcome and congrats on your positive!

Those are great beta numbers! Much higher than mine at 4w1day! I don't have any suggestions on how to quell the fear of blood on TP, but with me, it the fear got less intense as the pregnancy progressed, I am 14 weeks and I still look at the TP, but it is mostly out of habit rather than fear.  I had a later first tri loss as well (lost the baby 11w5days, MMC discovered 12w5days) and this pregnancy, I got my first u/s around 10 weeks or so. I'm not sure why I waited because as I thought about it, I would have rather found out something was wrong much earlier than later. But i have no real advice for you. Do what will be best for you and your H/partner.

footprint

shandorfml2 said:

Megdowntheshore said:

Nurse called and said my numbers were terrific! They didn't say the numbers but I don't really care as long as they are doing what they need too. I was scheduled for an early ultrasound Monday. I'll be 6w1d...should not expect a heartbeat right?

I'm going for an ultrasound next week at 6 weeks 2 days. I wonder why they don't have us wait a few days longer so we'd be more likely to see the hb? This journey requires so much patience! Fx for both of us.

I was wondering the same thing! Cause the earliest I think I have heard of someone seeing a HB was like 6w3days. GL at yours! I hope at least if we don't see one, our docs will have us come back in a week or so! It would be horrible having to wait a few more weeks!

I'm happy that you had great betas! GL at your u/s next week!

footprint

HailsMom said:

EDD/Week/Fruit
Feb 9th, 2015 (My Birthday) - makes me 15 weeks 1 day and baby is the size of a naval orange.

Worries (rational or irrational)
It seems like with the last pregnancy and this one both have been roller coaster rides. Everytime I get good news or start to feel positive about things, something bad happens. Got great news today with my panorama results, and while I am feeling great - I keep waiting for the other shoe to drop.

Appointments scheduled
Next appointment isn't for 2 weeks

Upcoming milestones/Loss dates
Have passed my loss milestone and due date for that one. I thought that would make me feel better about things, but it's still constantly on my mind. 

QoTW: (Stolen from another check-in) What is your favorite flower and why?
I love Hibiscuses and other really colorful flowers like Gerbers and so on.

Did you opt to find out sex with your Panorama tests? Did you post it on the main board and i forgot? If so, I am sorry. My only suggestion and I know it is super difficult, is to not let your unfounded fear steal your joy. This baby wants you to enjoy every moment of your pregnancy and tempering your joy with fear just ruins it for you, your H/partner, and your baby. But I am so super tired that I may be talking out of my ass and if you, I apologize.

Flowerstar1023

Hi all. Happy hump day! Things are going better here after some reassuring news with an ultrasound. And, my beta went from 317 to 4186 in the span of six-ish days so I think that's a good sign?

EDD/Week/Fruit: Changed to April 19th based on ultrasound, 5 weeks and 2 days. I still can't figure out how to get a ticker to work on here.

Worries (rational or irrational): I've been having some left sided stretching like pains and had worked myself into a frenzy so we ended up in the ER. Fortunately, they were able to see a gestational sac and yolk sac in my uterus so no repeat ectopic. Can't see the embryo yet, but hopefully s/he is coming up!

Appointments scheduled: None so far - will follow-up with my doctor about ED visit. Did have an early us scheduled for this Friday but now I figure I'll push it back.

Upcoming milestones/Loss dates: 5 weeks and 2 days was how far along I was when my ectopic was diagnosed. So, I'm glad to be hitting this time period with better news.

QoTW: (Stolen from another check-in) What is your favorite flower and why? I'm a big sucker for tulips, especially when I've lived up north since they're such a hopeful sign of spring.

kefttsc

EDD/Week/Fruit
February 9, 15w4d, ninja navel oranges

Worries (rational or irrational)
Even though I heard the babies both just ticking away on the Doppler this morning, I have the irrational fear that something will be wrong at the appointment. I feel like I allowed myself to get excited and that opens me up for disappointment. PGAL is hard. Why can't I be like a normal pregnant person with only glowing and happiness?
@footprint‌ I plan to ask him about delivery location at the appointment. A friend just had a baby at our choice of hospitals and they do have a "special care unit" which is a medium level care NICU type environment. They do plenty of twins births there I also found out, so as long as I'm not high risk for anything but my age (35) and having twice the babies to catch, I think I'm okay. FINGERS CROSSED.
I'm also worried about the argument of who gets to come to appointments. DH's family shares EVERYTHING and that is just not my style. I'm not modest or private, but I'm not super emotional at appointments and I'm afraid that I'll be annoyed if someone is allowed to come with us (SIL and mom have asked and I've declined). I prefer to get all of the information at my appointments and it is NOT and OOOH AND AAAAH FEST. Its a medical visit. I'm trying to soften some, but it is hard.

Appointments scheduled
Today at 1 PM! Should find out the sexes and I'm SUPER excited. My gut says one of each, but i honestly don't care. Wait. That's not really true I don't but I do. I want one of each so I can experience both and never have thoughts of "what if I had a boy/girl".

Upcoming milestones/Loss dates
Milestones all have been passed and I can't believe I'm this pregnant!

QoTW: (Stolen from another check-in) What is your favorite flower and why?
Um....anything I can't kill!

Yaz14

EDD/Week/Fruit

Baby is due April 7th 2015 which will be one year exactly since my D&C and one week before my birthday. I'm 7 weeks as of yesterday and baby is the size of a blueberry.

Worries (rational or irrational) 

MC is still always at the back of my mind. Having a successful first scan last week made my PgAL brain feel a bit better but I'm still worried of course. Also I'm worried about work. My job is so stressful and demanding as is it, let alone when I'm totally exhausted and nauseous. I literally just want to burst into tears all day, every day at work at the moment. I have an understanding boss to a degree but it still worries me.

Appointments scheduled

I have an appointment with my regular doctor next Friday to discuss my scan results but other than that I don't have any prenatal appointments coming up. Still deciding if I want to go to the same OB that I went through with my MC or if I want a different OB or a midwife. It seems such a daunting decision at the moment.

Upcoming milestones/Loss dates

I already passed my most major milestone (first scan) so the next big one will probably be 12 weeks. The due date of the baby we lost is October 27th. Not sure how I'm going to be on that day. We'll see.

QoTW: (Stolen from another check-in) What is your favorite flower and why?

Pom Pom Chrysanthemums! I just love them, they look so luscious. My wedding bouquet was made of them.

footprint

Flowerstar1023 said:

Hi all. Happy hump day! Things are going better here after some reassuring news with an ultrasound. And, my beta went from 317 to 4186 in the span of six-ish days so I think that's a good sign?

EDD/Week/Fruit: Changed to April 19th based on ultrasound, 5 weeks and 2 days. I still can't figure out how to get a ticker to work on here.

Worries (rational or irrational): I've been having some left sided stretching like pains and had worked myself into a frenzy so we ended up in the ER. Fortunately, they were able to see a gestational sac and yolk sac in my uterus so no repeat ectopic. Can't see the embryo yet, but hopefully s/he is coming up!

Appointments scheduled: None so far - will follow-up with my doctor about ED visit. Did have an early us scheduled for this Friday but now I figure I'll push it back.

Upcoming milestones/Loss dates: 5 weeks and 2 days was how far along I was when my ectopic was diagnosed. So, I'm glad to be hitting this time period with better news.

QoTW: (Stolen from another check-in) What is your favorite flower and why? I'm a big sucker for tulips, especially when I've lived up north since they're such a hopeful sign of spring.

STUCK IN THE BOX

Here is a beta calculator that will help you figure out your doubling times:

https://www.countdowntopregnancy.com/tools/beta_doubling_calculator.php

This should provide you a guideline of where you are at. I still haven't figured out the ticker thing, either.  I'm glad you got to see the sac and yolk, it must be reassuring!  I'm also happy that you passed your loss date.

footprint

kefttsc said:

EDD/Week/Fruit February 9, 15w4d, ninja navel oranges Worries (rational or irrational) Even though I heard the babies both just ticking away on the Doppler this morning, I have the irrational fear that something will be wrong at the appointment. I feel like I allowed myself to get excited and that opens me up for disappointment. PGAL is hard. Why can't I be like a normal pregnant person with only glowing and happiness? @footprint‌ I plan to ask him about delivery location at the appointment. A friend just had a baby at our choice of hospitals and they do have a "special care unit" which is a medium level care NICU type environment. They do plenty of twins births there I also found out, so as long as I'm not high risk for anything but my age (35) and having twice the babies to catch, I think I'm okay. FINGERS CROSSED. I'm also worried about the argument of who gets to come to appointments. DH's family shares EVERYTHING and that is just not my style. I'm not modest or private, but I'm not super emotional at appointments and I'm afraid that I'll be annoyed if someone is allowed to come with us (SIL and mom have asked and I've declined). I prefer to get all of the information at my appointments and it is NOT and OOOH AND AAAAH FEST. Its a medical visit. I'm trying to soften some, but it is hard. Appointments scheduled Today at 1 PM! Should find out the sexes and I'm SUPER excited. My gut says one of each, but i honestly don't care. Wait. That's not really true I don't but I do. I want one of each so I can experience both and never have thoughts of "what if I had a boy/girl". Upcoming milestones/Loss dates Milestones all have been passed and I can't believe I'm this pregnant! QoTW: (Stolen from another check-in) What is your favorite flower and why? Um....anything I can't kill!

yeah, I Am totally with you on the no one but my husband at appointments. In the weeks to come, you will more than likely talk to your OB about vaginal discharge, constipation, hemorrhoids, your breast leaking, etc. I would lie to your H's family and say the doctor won't allow anyone except your H at appointment because of HIPPA. My vag and all it's glory is not my in law's business.

I have everything crossed that you will have a fantastic appointment today. Yay for finding out the sex! Let us know how it goes, when you have a chance!

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Yaz14 said:

EDD/Week/Fruit

Baby is due April 7th 2015 which will be one year exactly since my D&C and one week before my birthday. I'm 7 weeks as of yesterday and baby is the size of a blueberry.

Worries (rational or irrational) 

MC is still always at the back of my mind. Having a successful first scan last week made my PgAL brain feel a bit better but I'm still worried of course. Also I'm worried about work. My job is so stressful and demanding as is it, let alone when I'm totally exhausted and nauseous. I literally just want to burst into tears all day, every day at work at the moment. I have an understanding boss to a degree but it still worries me.

Appointments scheduled

I have an appointment with my regular doctor next Friday to discuss my scan results but other than that I don't have any prenatal appointments coming up. Still deciding if I want to go to the same OB that I went through with my MC or if I want a different OB or a midwife. It seems such a daunting decision at the moment.

Upcoming milestones/Loss dates

I already passed my most major milestone (first scan) so the next big one will probably be 12 weeks. The due date of the baby we lost is October 27th. Not sure how I'm going to be on that day. We'll see.

QoTW: (Stolen from another check-in) What is your favorite flower and why?

Pom Pom Chrysanthemums! I just love them, they look so luscious. My wedding bouquet was made of them.

I'm happy that your first scan was successful! That has to be a big relief. I understand having mixed feelings about staying with your OB or finding a new one. I also understand how daunting it can feel! Best of luck in whatever you choose.  I'm sorry that work is so stressful right now. hopefully, it gets better as your pregnancy progresses.

kefttsc

footprint said:

kefttsc said:

EDD/Week/Fruit February 9, 15w4d, ninja navel oranges Worries (rational or irrational) Even though I heard the babies both just ticking away on the Doppler this morning, I have the irrational fear that something will be wrong at the appointment. I feel like I allowed myself to get excited and that opens me up for disappointment. PGAL is hard. Why can't I be like a normal pregnant person with only glowing and happiness? @footprint‌ I plan to ask him about delivery location at the appointment. A friend just had a baby at our choice of hospitals and they do have a "special care unit" which is a medium level care NICU type environment. They do plenty of twins births there I also found out, so as long as I'm not high risk for anything but my age (35) and having twice the babies to catch, I think I'm okay. FINGERS CROSSED. I'm also worried about the argument of who gets to come to appointments. DH's family shares EVERYTHING and that is just not my style. I'm not modest or private, but I'm not super emotional at appointments and I'm afraid that I'll be annoyed if someone is allowed to come with us (SIL and mom have asked and I've declined). I prefer to get all of the information at my appointments and it is NOT and OOOH AND AAAAH FEST. Its a medical visit. I'm trying to soften some, but it is hard. Appointments scheduled Today at 1 PM! Should find out the sexes and I'm SUPER excited. My gut says one of each, but i honestly don't care. Wait. That's not really true I don't but I do. I want one of each so I can experience both and never have thoughts of "what if I had a boy/girl". Upcoming milestones/Loss dates Milestones all have been passed and I can't believe I'm this pregnant! QoTW: (Stolen from another check-in) What is your favorite flower and why? Um....anything I can't kill!

yeah, I Am totally with you on the no one but my husband at appointments. In the weeks to come, you will more than likely talk to your OB about vaginal discharge, constipation, hemorrhoids, your breast leaking, etc. I would lie to your H's family and say the doctor won't allow anyone except your H at appointment because of HIPPA. My vag and all it's glory is not my in law's business.

I have everything crossed that you will have a fantastic appointment today. Yay for finding out the sex! Let us know how it goes, when you have a chance!

WTF is up with all the vaginal discharge?????  It is so bad!  

The appointment is in about 2 1/2 hours so I will keep everyone updated.  We plan to go grab a few balloons and props and take a pic of the dogs for the announcement, so I will post that.  Thank you for crossing everything for me!  I had horrid dreams last night!!!

akleng

@footprint thanks for the check-in! I was traveling for work yesterday so I'm joining the party late this week. Yes, I was able to get things figured out with insurance and the NT Scan. I ended up calling the genetic counselor's office as their website says they can help determine coverage before scheduling the appointment. They were awesome. Within a half hour they had confirmed coverage with my insurance company, called me back, and scheduled my appointment.

EDD/Week/Fruit 2.28.15/12w4d/plum

Worries (rational or irrational) Just feeling a lot of anxiety for my upcoming appointments. I have not reason to think anything is wrong, but the PGAL worry is rearing its ugly head big time this week.

Appointments scheduled NT Scan tomorrow! H has a meeting he can't miss, so my sister is going to go with me. Just happy I don't have to go alone. Then I have a check-up with my OB on Monday morning.

Upcoming milestones/Loss dates I've passed my milestones in terms of weeks, however, our second appointment was when our mmc was discovered when the dr. couldn't find a heartbeat with the doppler. My second OB appointment is happening later this time, but I think getting through this appointment will be the last hurdle.

QoTW: (Stolen from another check-in) What is your favorite flower and why? 

I love tulips! I just think they're so pretty. I also love that they're spring flowers and remind me of new beginnings.

footprint

kefttsc said:

footprint said:

kefttsc said:

EDD/Week/Fruit
February 9, 15w4d, ninja navel oranges

Worries (rational or irrational)
Even though I heard the babies both just ticking away on the Doppler this morning, I have the irrational fear that something will be wrong at the appointment. I feel like I allowed myself to get excited and that opens me up for disappointment. PGAL is hard. Why can't I be like a normal pregnant person with only glowing and happiness?
@footprint‌ I plan to ask him about delivery location at the appointment. A friend just had a baby at our choice of hospitals and they do have a "special care unit" which is a medium level care NICU type environment. They do plenty of twins births there I also found out, so as long as I'm not high risk for anything but my age (35) and having twice the babies to catch, I think I'm okay. FINGERS CROSSED.
I'm also worried about the argument of who gets to come to appointments. DH's family shares EVERYTHING and that is just not my style. I'm not modest or private, but I'm not super emotional at appointments and I'm afraid that I'll be annoyed if someone is allowed to come with us (SIL and mom have asked and I've declined). I prefer to get all of the information at my appointments and it is NOT and OOOH AND AAAAH FEST. Its a medical visit. I'm trying to soften some, but it is hard.

Appointments scheduled
Today at 1 PM! Should find out the sexes and I'm SUPER excited. My gut says one of each, but i honestly don't care. Wait. That's not really true I don't but I do. I want one of each so I can experience both and never have thoughts of "what if I had a boy/girl".

Upcoming milestones/Loss dates
Milestones all have been passed and I can't believe I'm this pregnant!

QoTW: (Stolen from another check-in) What is your favorite flower and why?
Um....anything I can't kill!

yeah, I Am totally with you on the no one but my husband at appointments. In the weeks to come, you will more than likely talk to your OB about vaginal discharge, constipation, hemorrhoids, your breast leaking, etc. I would lie to your H's family and say the doctor won't allow anyone except your H at appointment because of HIPPA. My vag and all it's glory is not my in law's business.

I have everything crossed that you will have a fantastic appointment today. Yay for finding out the sex! Let us know how it goes, when you have a chance!

WTF is up with all the vaginal discharge?????  It is so bad!  

The appointment is in about 2 1/2 hours so I will keep everyone updated.  We plan to go grab a few balloons and props and take a pic of the dogs for the announcement, so I will post that.  Thank you for crossing everything for me!  I had horrid dreams last night!!!

And the discharge just gets worse as your pregnancy progresses. What a disgusting miracle this is

MissLMS

EDD/Week/Fruit: 4/23/15; 4w6d;

Worries (rational or irrational): Worried we won't see a sac when I have an early u/s on Friday at 5w1d. Worried that my fast-doubling HCG could be abnormal in some way, like a molar pg. Also worried about whether or not I should accept OB's offer of heparin shots as a precaution.

Appointments scheduled: First u/s scheduled for Friday!

Upcoming milestones/Loss dates: Friday is also my original due date, from my last pregnancy that we m/c in January. Another reason I'm really, really hoping for a great, normal u/s on Friday.

QoTW: (Stolen from another check-in) What is your favorite flower and why? Tulips. I've always loved them and at one time wanted them as my wedding flowers. Only, I got married in the fall and they weren't in season.

footprint

akleng said:

@footprint thanks for the check-in! I was traveling for work yesterday so I'm joining the party late this week. Yes, I was able to get things figured out with insurance and the NT Scan. I ended up calling the genetic counselor's office as their website says they can help determine coverage before scheduling the appointment. They were awesome. Within a half hour they had confirmed coverage with my insurance company, called me back, and scheduled my appointment.

EDD/Week/Fruit 2.28.15/12w4d/plum

Worries (rational or irrational) Just feeling a lot of anxiety for my upcoming appointments. I have not reason to think anything is wrong, but the PGAL worry is rearing its ugly head big time this week.

Appointments scheduled NT Scan tomorrow! H has a meeting he can't miss, so my sister is going to go with me. Just happy I don't have to go alone. Then I have a check-up with my OB on Monday morning.

Upcoming milestones/Loss dates I've passed my milestones in terms of weeks, however, our second appointment was when our mmc was discovered when the dr. couldn't find a heartbeat with the doppler. My second OB appointment is happening later this time, but I think getting through this appointment will be the last hurdle.

QoTW: (Stolen from another check-in) What is your favorite flower and why? 

I love tulips! I just think they're so pretty. I also love that they're spring flowers and remind me of new beginnings.

I'm so happy that they helped you figure out the insurance issue! And that you have your NT scan tomorrow! So exciting! You can try to record video of the screen during the u/s although i got yelled at for trying to at my NT scan. I think that would be pretty cool to show your H.  I really hope that after your OB appointment, you really have passed all your milestones.  Keep us updated on your NT scan!

footprint

MissLMS said:

EDD/Week/Fruit: 4/23/15; 4w6d;

Worries (rational or irrational): Worried we won't see a sac when I have an early u/s on Friday at 5w1d. Worried that my fast-doubling HCG could be abnormal in some way, like a molar pg. Also worried about whether or not I should accept OB's offer of heparin shots as a precaution.

Appointments scheduled: First u/s scheduled for Friday!

Upcoming milestones/Loss dates: Friday is also my original due date, from my last pregnancy that we m/c in January. Another reason I'm really, really hoping for a great, normal u/s on Friday.

QoTW: (Stolen from another check-in) What is your favorite flower and why? Tulips. I've always loved them and at one time wanted them as my wedding flowers. Only, I got married in the fall and they weren't in season.

Fingers crossed for a fantastic u/s on Friday. I am sorry that your EDD is the same day. I would imagine you would have a bunch of conflicting emotions.  Why would you chose not to take the Heparin? I know next to nothing about Heparin during pregnancy. Are there risks to you or the baby? What are the benefits of taking Heparin?

Good luck Friday. Keep us updated!

kefttsc

Today's appointment went great!  Strong heartbeats, limited anatomy scan was perfect, Baby A was kicking Baby B.  They are 3 and 4 days ahead, respectively.  We are so excited to be having a BOY AND A GIRL!

MissLMS

@footprint, my OB offered the heparin because I have compound hetero MTHFR gene mutation and I've had a blood clot before following a surgery. I'm also on baby aspirin. She said she didn't think the heparin was necessary, but she'd write me a prescription if I wanted it.

I'm hesitant about it because, with the last m/c I lost half the blood in my body and had to have a blood transfusion in the hospital. I guess I'm scared that if I'm on heparin and that happens again, I'm scared about the blood loss. (I wasn't on any thinners last time.)  I'm also phobic about needles, although I know that if it is absolutely necessary I will do it in order to have a rainbow baby.

footprint

MissLMS said:

@footprint, my OB offered the heparin because I have compound hetero MTHFR gene mutation and I've had a blood clot before following a surgery. I'm also on baby aspirin. She said she didn't think the heparin was necessary, but she'd write me a prescription if I wanted it.

I'm hesitant about it because, with the last m/c I lost half the blood in my body and had to have a blood transfusion in the hospital. I guess I'm scared that if I'm on heparin and that happens again, I'm scared about the blood loss. (I wasn't on any thinners last time.)  I'm also phobic about needles, although I know that if it is absolutely necessary I will do it in order to have a rainbow baby.

I think I would have a hard time knowing what to do in your case. Good luck with whatever you choose!

footprint

kefttsc said:

Today's appointment went great!  Strong heartbeats, limited anatomy scan was perfect, Baby A was kicking Baby B.  They are 3 and 4 days ahead, respectively.  We are so excited to be having a BOY AND A GIRL!

Yay, yay, yay!!! So happy for you! Glad everything went well!

pblge

@MissLMS - You might try asking about the heparin on the Success/Pregnant after IF boards, as a lot of the ladies there get it or Lovenox prescribed. I've never taken it, so I have no insight, but those ladies might. Good luck!

MissLMS

Thanks @footprint and @pblge!