2. When is your next appointment? Wednesday for lab work
3. How is PGAL brain treating you? Honestly I'm having trouble holding it together today. I went into my confirmation appointment. I had a strong positive yesterday and today at the office they called it a weak positive. They took blood to check levels and will call me later today then I go back in on Wednesday for more blood work. Then we can schedule appointments after that. I was feeling really good about it but now I'm really nervous and a little scared.
4. What's your current Pregnancy joy? I'm still feeling symptoms so for me that's good. When I had a miscarriage, I didn't have any, so I take it as a good thing. I hate morning sickness but at this point I would be okay with even that.
5. GTKY: If you could take a vacation to anywhere in the world, where would you go and who would you go with? Kennebunkport, Maine with my husband. That's where we went on our Honeymoon and I would love to leave my kid with my parents and have a second honeymoon right now.
Married: June 25, 2011 Our beautiful girl came into our lives October 15, 2012 TFAS: March 2014 BFP #2 July 2014 Miscarriage (6 weeks) August 2014 BFP #3 September 2014 Chemical Pregnancy September 2014 Seeing the RE: February 2015 Diagnosis PCOS: February 2015
BFP #4 April 2015 Chemical Pregnancy April 2015
BFP #5 June 2015 EDD: 3/5/16 Our rainbow baby came into our lives February 27, 2016 BFP #6 January 2018 Miscarriage (7 weeks) February 2018 BFP #7 April 2018 EDD: 12/23/18
2. When is your next appointment? Elective ultrasound 10/28, prenatal 11/5
3. How is PGAL brain treating you? Back and forth. Morning sickness has kicked in a bit harder, and since my first loss was just after 6 weeks, it's very, very welcome! I know I need to eat, but the thought of food just....no. Most foods I don't even want to try to eat, so if something sounds good I'm eating it. For the most part, it's worked. Except for chicken last night. I couldn't eat chicken with DS, either, so maybe it's just a thing for me? And I had my first beta draw this morning, next one scheduled for Monday (1 week apart).
4. What's your current Pregnancy joy? Morning sickness. Seriously. I barely had it with DS, and didn't have it at all with my losses, so I'm interpreting as a sign that all is well.
5. GTKY: If you could take a vacation to anywhere in the world, where would you go and who would you go with? Ireland, and I would take DH & DS with me. I want to see the places that were the backdrop for my dad's stories growing up and see if faeries really do exist there
Oh for sure they do ;-) Sounds like that'd be a great trip!
1) I'm 6w1d today. Which changed after my ultrasound. 2) Next appointment is in 4 weeks 3) I thought after seeing the heartbeat I'd feel better but they measured the baby 4 days less than what I thought I'd be so of course I'm nervous that something is wrong. 4) Current joy is of course seeing a healthy baby with a heart rate of 118 and the picture of the tiny baby. 5) I would definitely want to take my husband to one of those cabanas over the ocean where you just swim off of your deck into the ocean.
1) I'm 6w1d today. Which changed after my ultrasound.
2) Next appointment is in 4 weeks
3) I thought after seeing the heartbeat I'd feel better but they measured the baby 4 days less than what I thought I'd be so of course I'm nervous that something is wrong.
4) Current joy is of course seeing a healthy baby with a heart rate of 118 and the picture of the tiny baby.
5) I would definitely want to take my husband to one of those cabanas over the ocean where you just swim off of your deck into the ocean.
Like this? I've always wanted to go/stay somewhere like this too!
I wasn't part of the PGAL board either, but I hope it's cool if I join in.
1. How far along are you? 7 weeks 5 days pregnant.
2. When is your next appointment? October 29 for in office ultrasound.
3. How is PGAL brain treating you? Not awesome. I had more symptoms last week so I'm feeling very insecure. I check for blood every time I go to the bathroom and then when I don't see any I can't even be happy because I worry I will have another missed miscarriage. That maybe my cervix is just closed super tight like last time. My Mom was four weeks late with my brother (her first) and they said her cervix wouldn't open so maybe that is why the missed miscarriage happened to me and what will stop it from happening again? I seriously wish I was throwing up all the time. It would be so reassuring.
4. What's your current Pregnancy joy? That today I am pregnant. That we saw the heartbeat at 6 weeks. That it is more likely than not going to be my take-home baby.
5. GTKY: If you could take a vacation to anywhere in the world, where would you go and who would you go with? I would go with my husband to Europe. I was lucky enough to get to travel all over Europe a few times in college (my parents lived in Germany for three years) and I would love to take him to see it.
2. When is your next appointment? I have a confirmation appt tomorrow.
3. How is PGAL brain treating you? Doing well, so far
4. What's your current Pregnancy joy? That we've managed to keep our mouth shut about it lol We've only told our best friends (so one person each).
5. GTKY: If you could take a vacation to anywhere in the world, where would you go and who would you go with? I'd love to take a big roadtrip across the US with DH and DS!
We mentioned a blog last week, does anyone have certain ideas for the pages they want. (i.e. EDDs, our angel babies, mantras, etc.). Here is another firefly badge to add to the collection - fonts, colors and positions are easy to change.
1. How far along are you? 6w3d 2. When is your next appointment? This upcoming Thursday, October 23 3. How is PGAL brain treating you? Nervous about dating u/s - not sure I even want to look at the screen unless I know there is a hb this time. 4. What's your current Pregnancy joy? nothing right now other than today I am pregnant 5. GTKY: If you could take a vacation to anywhere in the world, where would you go and who would you go with? Greece, Ireland, or Egypt with DH - so many beautiful and historic sites to see.
2. When is your next appointment? Need to schedule it tomorrow, got the BFP yesterday
3. How is PGAL brain treating you? I'm totally in denial and excited but worried that it isn't real...or will end badly.
4. What's your current Pregnancy joy? Just the fact that I turned a test. Wasn't expecting it to happen this quickly.
5. GTKY: If you could take a vacation to anywhere in the world, where would you go and who would you go with? Somewhere secluded and tropical with DH. And not when I'm pregnant because wine.
1) I'm 6w1d today. Which changed after my ultrasound. 2) Next appointment is in 4 weeks 3) I thought after seeing the heartbeat I'd feel better but they measured the baby 4 days less than what I thought I'd be so of course I'm nervous that something is wrong. 4) Current joy is of course seeing a healthy baby with a heart rate of 118 and the picture of the tiny baby. 5) I would definitely want to take my husband to one of those cabanas over the ocean where you just swim off of your deck into the ocean.
Like this? I've always wanted to go/stay somewhere like this too!
I'm a theatre nurse so a kind doctor friend is going to do me a sneeky ultrasound next Wed in my lunchbreak just so I can (hopefully) see a heartbeat and be reassured - fingers crossed! I am constantly questioning every twing/cramp/queasy feeling...
I would love to go to South America and visit the Rainforests x x x
Thanks for the Check-in, @Belle0720 ! Sorry I'm late to the party! It was crazy busy at work yesterday. I usually love that, but it was more stressful that I'm used to and I was so ready for bed when I got home.
1. How far along are you? I am 5 weeks today
2. When is your next appointment? Still awaiting 10/30 for my first US @ 6w2d
3. How is PGAL brain treating you?
Today it's great. Something about waking up too nauseous to get out of bed just makes me smile from ear to ear. Yesterday was not so great. I made it to 5w6d last time before my MC, and I could not quit thinking about wanting the next 7 days to come and go to get past that time.
4. What's your current Pregnancy joy? My DH fell asleep with his hand on my stomach last night which melted my heart! Also, I got the chance to tell my grandmother about the baby on her birthday.
5. GTKY: If you could take a vacation to anywhere in the world, where would you go and who would you go with? I love going anywhere with a beach and my DH... but honestly the place we've been wanting to go for 3 years, but haven't yet is Cedar Point (The roller coaster capital of the world) in Ohio. I guess we know it's going to be awhile before that's even an option again, but I'm sure it's worth the wait
2. When is your next appointment? Nov. 6. which feels like forever away
3. How is PGAL brain treating you? I keep expecting the bottom to fall out again. My dr. appt is still weeks away. I still have symptoms which is a good sign, but I seem to be pretty nervous that there will be something wrong with the pregnancy. My 20 month old seems to be getting an early start on his terrible twos! Which makes me nervous about keeping up with him and his new found moodiness if I do stay pregnant.
4. What's your current Pregnancy joy? Im trying to be as positive as possible. i like to picture my little boy being a big brother!
5. GTKY: If you could take a vacation to anywhere in the world, where would you go and who would you go with? I am dying to go to australia! Or spain! with my guys of course
3. How is PGAL brain treating you? Um...let's just say I can't wait to feel kicks. I say several prayers a day.
4. What's your current Pregnancy joy? Watching my older kids get excited about the baby. Pregnancy symptoms are good, gives me hope, as does this rapidly growing belly. Wowzers!!
5. GTKY: If you could take a vacation to anywhere in the world, where would you go and who would you go with? If it weren't for Ebola, I'd say Kenya with my family. I'd love something tropical with DH.
3. How is PGAL brain treating you? I'm doing okay this week. Of course the occasional pangs, make me nervous, but I'm trying to keep telling myself "Today I am pregnant, I love my baby."
4. What's your current Pregnancy joy? MH is really doing sweet things out of the blue. I don't even really know if he realizes it. AND I told my parents, my sister, and BIL after this past U/S because we heard the HB!! They were all very excited. I'm glad we waited until now.
5. GTKY: If you could take a vacation to anywhere in the world, where would you go and who would you go with? I would go to Paris with DH. Honestly, anywhere in Europe would be cool with DH. We are both history buffs and I would love to see the sights with him.
3. How is PGAL brain treating you? We found out at 4w's, and PGAL brain was no bueno. But I have been sooooo sick, yeah!!!!! We are trying not to get super excited... cautiously optimistic.
4.what is your current Pregnancy joy? My boobs are getting bigger... with my 1st 2 pregnancies.... my breasts didn't get any bigger (no milk either)...
5. GTKY: if you could take a vacation anywhere in the world, where would you go and who would you go with? ....I'd take the hubby to Georgia, to visit my bff from school who is pregnant too!
2. When is your next appointment? First ultrasound and prenatal on 11/5
3. How is PGAL brain treating you? I did a quick transabdominal on myself at work a few days ago and could see the gestational sac in the uterus, however i would have had to use the transvag to see more. Instead of being a reassuring experience, i've been freaking out about the possibility of a blighted ovum. 4. What's your current Pregnancy joy? that my husband keeps lovingly referring to me as his "pregnant wife" 5. GTKY: If you could take a vacation to anywhere in the world, where would you go and who would you go with? hawaii.. my DH and i are going in january for our babymoon!
My PGAL brain has settled down a bit as the days crawl by. I am finding solace in my nausea, fatigue, and moodiness. My pregnancy earlier this summer that ended in a loss had very few symptoms, so for me I find comfort in these usually annoying parts of pregnancy.
My first appointment is Nov 11. I seriously cannot wait until I can hear the heartbeat and see the little bean.
My current pregnancy joy is my nap time while my LO sleeps. I only took one nap while he napped when he was an infant, so I'm making up for lost time now...without the guilt!
If I could go anywhere on vacation right now it would be Italy. I'd take my DH and stuff my face with fresh pasta and gelato and ship bottles of wine home to enjoy later.
Re: Pregnant After Loss (PGAL) Check-in 10/20
2. When is your next appointment? Wednesday for lab work
3. How is PGAL brain treating you? Honestly I'm having trouble holding it together today. I went into my confirmation appointment. I had a strong positive yesterday and today at the office they called it a weak positive. They took blood to check levels and will call me later today then I go back in on Wednesday for more blood work. Then we can schedule appointments after that. I was feeling really good about it but now I'm really nervous and a little scared.
4. What's your current Pregnancy joy? I'm still feeling symptoms so for me that's good. When I had a miscarriage, I didn't have any, so I take it as a good thing. I hate morning sickness but at this point I would be okay with even that.
5. GTKY: If you could take a vacation to anywhere in the world, where would you go and who would you go with? Kennebunkport, Maine with my husband. That's where we went on our Honeymoon and I would love to leave my kid with my parents and have a second honeymoon right now.
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Our beautiful girl came into our lives October 15, 2012
TFAS: March 2014
BFP #2 July 2014 Miscarriage (6 weeks) August 2014
BFP #3 September 2014 Chemical Pregnancy September 2014
Seeing the RE: February 2015
Diagnosis PCOS: February 2015
Our rainbow baby came into our lives February 27, 2016
BFP #6 January 2018 Miscarriage (7 weeks) February 2018
BFP #7 April 2018 EDD: 12/23/18
2) Next appointment is in 4 weeks
3) I thought after seeing the heartbeat I'd feel better but they measured the baby 4 days less than what I thought I'd be so of course I'm nervous that something is wrong.
4) Current joy is of course seeing a healthy baby with a heart rate of 118 and the picture of the tiny baby.
5) I would definitely want to take my husband to one of those cabanas over the ocean where you just swim off of your deck into the ocean.
1. How far along are you? 7 weeks 5 days pregnant.
2. When is your next appointment? October 29 for in office ultrasound.
3. How is PGAL brain treating you? Not awesome. I had more symptoms last week so I'm feeling very insecure. I check for blood every time I go to the bathroom and then when I don't see any I can't even be happy because I worry I will have another missed miscarriage. That maybe my cervix is just closed super tight like last time. My Mom was four weeks late with my brother (her first) and they said her cervix wouldn't open so maybe that is why the missed miscarriage happened to me and what will stop it from happening again? I seriously wish I was throwing up all the time. It would be so reassuring.
4. What's your current Pregnancy joy? That today I am pregnant. That we saw the heartbeat at 6 weeks. That it is more likely than not going to be my take-home baby.
5. GTKY: If you could take a vacation to anywhere in the world, where would you go and who would you go with? I would go with my husband to Europe. I was lucky enough to get to travel all over Europe a few times in college (my parents lived in Germany for three years) and I would love to take him to see it.
2. When is your next appointment? I have a confirmation appt tomorrow.
3. How is PGAL brain treating you? Doing well, so far
4. What's your current Pregnancy joy? That we've managed to keep our mouth shut about it lol We've only told our best friends (so one person each).
5. GTKY: If you could take a vacation to anywhere in the world, where would you go and who would you go with? I'd love to take a big roadtrip across the US with DH and DS!
1. How far along are you? 6w3d
2. When is your next appointment? This upcoming Thursday, October 23
3. How is PGAL brain treating you? Nervous about dating u/s - not sure I even want to look at the screen unless I know there is a hb this time.
4. What's your current Pregnancy joy? nothing right now other than today I am pregnant
5. GTKY: If you could take a vacation to anywhere in the world, where would you go and who would you go with? Greece, Ireland, or Egypt with DH - so many beautiful and historic sites to see.
BFP #1 05/19/14, EDD 01/19/15, MMC 06/12/14
BFP #2 10/10/14, EDD 06/19/15
2. When is your next appointment? Need to schedule it tomorrow, got the BFP yesterday
3. How is PGAL brain treating you? I'm totally in denial and excited but worried that it isn't real...or will end badly.
4. What's your current Pregnancy joy? Just the fact that I turned a test. Wasn't expecting it to happen this quickly.
5. GTKY: If you could take a vacation to anywhere in the world, where would you go and who would you go with? Somewhere secluded and tropical with DH. And not when I'm pregnant because wine.
My first appt is nov 3rd
PGAL brain had me crying Friday when all my symptoms randomly disappeared; but after a nasty weekend with a virus, my symptoms are returning.
No joy yet.
GTKY: Venice, Italy with DH, during Carnivale. We plan to go when our debts are paid off :-)
That would be amazing! That's on the bucket list!
In the UK we don't get any scans untill 12 weeks!
I'm a theatre nurse so a kind doctor friend is going to do me a sneeky ultrasound next Wed in my lunchbreak just so I can (hopefully) see a heartbeat and be reassured - fingers crossed! I am constantly questioning every twing/cramp/queasy feeling...
I would love to go to South America and visit the Rainforests x x x
Thanks for the Check-in, @Belle0720 ! Sorry I'm late to the party! It was crazy busy at work yesterday. I usually love that, but it was more stressful that I'm used to and I was so ready for bed when I got home.
1. How far along are you? I am 5 weeks today
2. When is your next appointment? Still awaiting 10/30 for my first US @ 6w2d
3. How is PGAL brain treating you?
Today it's great. Something about waking up too nauseous to get out of bed just makes me smile from ear to ear. Yesterday was not so great. I made it to 5w6d last time before my MC, and I could not quit thinking about wanting the next 7 days to come and go to get past that time.

4. What's your current Pregnancy joy? My DH fell asleep with his hand on my stomach last night which melted my heart! Also, I got the chance to tell my grandmother about the baby on her birthday.
5. GTKY: If you could take a vacation to anywhere in the world, where would you go and who would you go with? I love going anywhere with a beach and my DH... but honestly the place we've been wanting to go for 3 years, but haven't yet is Cedar Point (The roller coaster capital of the world) in Ohio. I guess we know it's going to be awhile before that's even an option again, but I'm sure it's worth the wait
BFP#1: 8/5/14 EDD: 4/17/15 MC: 8/20/2014

BFP#2: 10/10/14 EDD: 6/23/15 Grow, Baby. Grow!!
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2. When is your next appointment? Nov. 6. which feels like forever away
3. How is PGAL brain treating you? I keep expecting the bottom to fall out again. My dr. appt is still weeks away. I still have symptoms which is a good sign, but I seem to be pretty nervous that there will be something wrong with the pregnancy. My 20 month old seems to be getting an early start on his terrible twos! Which makes me nervous about keeping up with him and his new found moodiness if I do stay pregnant.
4. What's your current Pregnancy joy? Im trying to be as positive as possible. i like to picture my little boy being a big brother!
5. GTKY: If you could take a vacation to anywhere in the world, where would you go and who would you go with? I am dying to go to australia! Or spain! with my guys of course
1. How far along are you? 7 wks 6 days
2. When is your next appointment? Us 10/30
3. How is PGAL brain treating you? Um...let's just say I can't wait to feel kicks. I say several prayers a day.
4. What's your current Pregnancy joy? Watching my older kids get excited about the baby. Pregnancy symptoms are good, gives me hope, as does this rapidly growing belly. Wowzers!!
5. GTKY: If you could take a vacation to anywhere in the world, where would you go and who would you go with? If it weren't for Ebola, I'd say Kenya with my family. I'd love something tropical with DH.
Recently I've had some concerns, So I am counting down the minutes until the first U.S
1. How far along are you? 6 weeks, 5 days
2. When is your next appointment? Monday
3. How is PGAL brain treating you? I'm doing okay this week. Of course the occasional pangs, make me nervous, but I'm trying to keep telling myself "Today I am pregnant, I love my baby."
4. What's your current Pregnancy joy? MH is really doing sweet things out of the blue. I don't even really know if he realizes it. AND I told my parents, my sister, and BIL after this past U/S because we heard the HB!! They were all very excited. I'm glad we waited until now.
5. GTKY: If you could take a vacation to anywhere in the world, where would you go and who would you go with? I would go to Paris with DH. Honestly, anywhere in Europe would be cool with DH. We are both history buffs and I would love to see the sights with him.
2. When is your next appt?. Oct 27th
3. How is PGAL brain treating you? We found out at 4w's, and PGAL brain was no bueno. But I have been sooooo sick, yeah!!!!! We are trying not to get super excited... cautiously optimistic.
4.what is your current Pregnancy joy? My boobs are getting bigger... with my 1st 2 pregnancies.... my breasts didn't get any bigger (no milk either)...
5. GTKY: if you could take a vacation anywhere in the world, where would you go and who would you go with? ....I'd take the hubby to Georgia, to visit my bff from school who is pregnant too!
2. When is your next appointment? First ultrasound and prenatal on 11/5
3. How is PGAL brain treating you? I did a quick transabdominal on myself at work a few days ago and could see the gestational sac in the uterus, however i would have had to use the transvag to see more. Instead of being a reassuring experience, i've been freaking out about the possibility of a blighted ovum.
4. What's your current Pregnancy joy? that my husband keeps lovingly referring to me as his "pregnant wife"
5. GTKY: If you could take a vacation to anywhere in the world, where would you go and who would you go with? hawaii.. my DH and i are going in january for our babymoon!
My PGAL brain has settled down a bit as the days crawl by. I am finding solace in my nausea, fatigue, and moodiness. My pregnancy earlier this summer that ended in a loss had very few symptoms, so for me I find comfort in these usually annoying parts of pregnancy.
My first appointment is Nov 11. I seriously cannot wait until I can hear the heartbeat and see the little bean.
My current pregnancy joy is my nap time while my LO sleeps. I only took one nap while he napped when he was an infant, so I'm making up for lost time now...without the guilt!
If I could go anywhere on vacation right now it would be Italy. I'd take my DH and stuff my face with fresh pasta and gelato and ship bottles of wine home to enjoy later.