First Trimester Check-in (10/27)

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Hey, hey! So my allergies are better, but still here! I do not enjoy having a compromised immune system.

Welcome to first tri check-in! This board is for those of us who want to stay in the safety of the PgAL board yet still have first tri questions, concerns, or fears. We have had a number of new BFPs on the main board (yay!) this week and if you would like to join in our check-in, please do so! We have also had a number of TTCAL graduates (EXTRA HOORAY!!!). People who responded last week are tagged this week. If you aren't tagged in this post, please feel free to join!

Answer what questions you would like, ignore the ones you don't like. Feel free to write about anything happy or anything worrying you!

EDD/Week/Fruit

Worries (rational or irrational)

Appointments scheduled

Upcoming milestones/Loss dates

QotW:  What are some of the books that you will insist on reading to your baby?

Hugs to those that need them.

@beckynsean11 How did your beta and scan go on Friday?

@heathersf11 How was your NT and follow-up OB appointment?

@Bookishmomma My betas were a little bit higher than yours but I was two days farther along with each draw (16dpo 77, 18dpo 168). Have you thought about not continuing with any more betas? They didn't offer me any more betas draws an I didn't even know that I could ask for more, but it might be somewhat less stressful. I think the waiting would have been worse than starting to trust in this pregnancy, but that is just me. You do what works for
you. That said, how are you feeling/doing? Also, I was a chronic early POASer, I just never metabolized the HcG until later - 15dpo this time!

@littlecookie When do you go in for a twin recheck scan?

@natalie115 Were you able to schedule your first appointment on the 10th? How are you coping with approaching your loss milestone?

@loveinkw13 How did your scan on Thursday go? Does acupuncture help your anxiety?

@paintdadanta How was your appointment on Thursday?

@readinglove I am sorry that pains and stretching are scaring you. Early pregnancy is such a scary time after a loss(es). Deep breaths. I really encourage you to try and stay positive, and block out automatic and/or negative thoughts. The only thing I can suggest is to do something to get your mind off of it -- a good movie or book, sleeping (not sure what time it is where you live). Big ((hugs))

@lalalady54 How was your NT and MFM?

@NoeliaV How are you feeling about Wednesday? Big ((hugs)) - I know how nerve wracking u/s can be. How are you dealing with your loss milestone this week?

@1220winterbride How has this week been for you?

@Belle0720 How has your week been? How are you feeling>?

@mpiemont How did your NT scan go?

@bananaboat05 Congrats on graduating to second trimester!!!! Yay! I just wanted to ask how your ute pain is feeling? Did re-hydrating help? Do you think it was BH?

@Hawaiiansunset09 How were your beta results?  Were you able to schedule an u/s?

@nursecmc How was your viability scan last week?

@bobbie1227 How have you been doing this week?

@lbdelacruz Has your spotting let up at all? How are you holding up?

@RNMoMmy17 How was your first u/s?

@eburgmama Fx for a great u/s tomorrow! Let us know how it goes. Are your pregnancy symptoms still waxing and waning?

Toodles!

mpiemont

NT scan went well- all measurements were normal and the baby was super bouncy.

EDD/Week/Fruit 5-9-15, 12w3d, ? fruit

Worries (rational or irrational) Waiting on the results from my 1st trimester screening bloodwork that was drawn on Friday....also I hope the OB can hear the HB at my appt on Friday. I'll be 12w6d.

Appointments scheduled OB appointment Friday

Upcoming milestones/Loss dates

QotW:  What are some of the books that you will insist on reading to your baby? My boys love the Sandra Boynton books about Little Pookie- we will be reading alot of those.

heathersf11

@footprint thank you for leading the check in. I'm glad your allergies are doing better. Hopefully they go away completely soon. 

My NT scan went well on Friday. The doctor said everything looked good. We still have to wait for the blood work to come back, to know with more confidence that everything is okay. We finally got to listen to the heartbeat. It was 165bpm. The doctor gave us lots of good pictures. It's amazing how much our little one grew. 

EDD/Week/Fruit 5-1-15/ week 13/ Peach

Worries (rational or irrational) Just the usual, but I'm feeling pretty good this week because we got to see the little one on Friday and hear its heartbeat again today. 

Appointments scheduled My next OB appointment is on the 24th of November. We have an ultrasound on December 8th, and an the anatomy scan on December 12th. 

Upcoming milestones/Loss dates I conceived around this time last year and lost the pregnancy on December 3rd. 

QotW:  What are some of the books that you will insist on reading to your baby? As a teacher I have lots of favorites.  I like Guess How Much I Love You, Goodnight Moon, and Where the Wild Things Are. Knuffle Bunny is also a fun book. 

EricaD777

I'll join in!

EDD/Week/Fruit : 6-15-15/7 weeks today!/blueberry

Worries (rational or irrational) : I am still terrified of going to the bathroom and fearing that I'm spotting or bleeding.  

Appointments scheduled : We have our first appointment this Friday at MFM where we will be getting an u/s. I am so incredibly nervous since our last ultrasounds from March into April went from bad to good to bad where we discovered a missed miscarriage.

Upcoming milestones/Loss dates: The baby I lost in April was due to be born on November 4th. This will be a difficult day.

QotW:  I love all books! I can't pick one or a few.

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mpiemont said:

NT scan went well- all measurements were normal and the baby was super bouncy.

EDD/Week/Fruit 5-9-15, 12w3d, ? fruit

Worries (rational or irrational) Waiting on the results from my 1st trimester screening bloodwork that was drawn on Friday....also I hope the OB can hear the HB at my appt on Friday. I'll be 12w6d.

Appointments scheduled OB appointment Friday

Upcoming milestones/Loss dates

QotW:  What are some of the books that you will insist on reading to your baby? My boys love the Sandra Boynton books about Little Pookie- we will be reading alot of those.

Yay for your bouncy baby and a good scan! Fx your OB can catch the hb on Friday (I say catch, because if your baby is bouncy, it is easier to miss it!). Sandra Boynton sounds really familiar but not Little Pookie. I will have to look her up!

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heathersf11 said:

@footprint thank you for leading the check in. I'm glad your allergies are doing better. Hopefully they go away completely soon. 

My NT scan went well on Friday. The doctor said everything looked good. We still have to wait for the blood work to come back, to know with more confidence that everything is okay. We finally got to listen to the heartbeat. It was 165bpm. The doctor gave us lots of good pictures. It's amazing how much our little one grew. 

EDD/Week/Fruit 5-1-15/ week 13/ Peach

Worries (rational or irrational) Just the usual, but I'm feeling pretty good this week because we got to see the little one on Friday and hear its heartbeat again today. 

Appointments scheduled My next OB appointment is on the 24th of November. We have an ultrasound on December 8th, and an the anatomy scan on December 12th. 

Upcoming milestones/Loss dates I conceived around this time last year and lost the pregnancy on December 3rd. 

QotW:  What are some of the books that you will insist on reading to your baby? As a teacher I have lots of favorites.  I like Guess How Much I Love You, Goodnight Moon, and Where the Wild Things Are. Knuffle Bunny is also a fun book. 

Isn't that heartbeat just amazing? Congrats on a good scan. Fx for great blood work, too! I'm sorry about your approaching loss date, do you have anything planned for that day?

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EricaD777 said:

I'll join in!

EDD/Week/Fruit : 6-15-15/7 weeks today!/blueberry

Worries (rational or irrational) : I am still terrified of going to the bathroom and fearing that I'm spotting or bleeding.  

Appointments scheduled : We have our first appointment this Friday at MFM where we will be getting an u/s. I am so incredibly nervous since our last ultrasounds from March into April went from bad to good to bad where we discovered a missed miscarriage.

Upcoming milestones/Loss dates: The baby I lost in April was due to be born on November 4th. This will be a difficult day.

QotW:  I love all books! I can't pick one or a few.

Congrats! Welcome to the first trimester board! Checking the toilet paper is super common. I still do it, even though I am in the second trimester, but it is more of a reflexive act than a worrisome one! PgAL brain does get easier although, so far, for me, it hasn't gone away completely. I'm sorry that your EDD is approaching. Do you have any plans for that day?

Lalalady54

Hi @footprint‌! Glad your allergies are better my NT was great all my measurements were good, waiting on the blood work to come back. My MFM this week (since they have me rotating through all the drs) was a B, until she found out DH is a doc and works with her colleagues then she came back in and changed her tune, it was quite annoying. *sigh* oh well


EDD/Week/Fruit 5-10-15/12w1d/plum

Worries (rational or irrational) just that we announced today at work and I'm now completely paranoid something will go wrong

Appointments scheduled: I am on every other week appointments, next appointment is November 7

Upcoming milestones/Loss dates : not until January, trying to not think about it..

QotW: What are some of the books that you will insist on reading to your baby? We read chicka chicka boom boom a lot in this house as well as I love you through and through.

natalie115

@footprint‌ thanks for the check in!
I'm trying not to think about tomorrow being the same point I started bleeding last time (it's even the same day of the week). I am feeling very positive about this pregnancy though. I took DS for a drive the other day and saw a full double rainbow and the next day I turned on the radio and the lyrics "hers the rainbow I've been waiting for" were the first thing I heard. Seem like god signs to me

EDD/Week/Fruit: 7/1/15::4+5::still a poppyseed

Worries (rational or irrational): every time I go to the bathroom I'm afraid I'm going to find blood

Appointments scheduled: they made me reschedule my appointment for the 17th and the nurse should order a dating US after that

Upcoming milestones/Loss dates: see above

QotW: What are some of the books that you will insist on reading to your baby? I have a couple that I love reading to DS..."Little Blue Truck" "Chicka Chicka Boom Boom" and "The Very Hungry Caterpillar"

loveinkw13

Hi @footprint! I'm glad your allergies are better - I hope they leave you soon.

Our scan on Thursday could not have gone better. We saw the heartbeat! It was beating at 117BPM. Baby looks like a little seahorse and is measuring around 2.2mm. The doctor upped my due date to 6.17 (never mind the fact I tried to tell him that at our first appointment... but I digress) but I'm mentally keeping it as 6.21. We shall see what the little B is doing on Thursday!

EDD/Week/Fruit: 6.17.15 / 6w2d / Sweet Pea

Worries (rational or irrational): Same as last week, but my symptoms are telling me otherwise. 

Appointments scheduled: Third U/S on Thursday 

Upcoming milestones/Loss dates: Our CP due date was 10/20 so it was awesome to see our little B's heartbeat at our last scan.  

QotW:  What are some of the books that you will insist on reading to your baby?

Oh The Places You'll Go by Dr. Seuss and Corduroy. I loved Corduroy when I was a kid! 

@mpiemont - hooray for bouncy baby!

@heathersf11 - that's awesome you go to hear the HB congrats on a great scan! fx the bloodwork comes back equally as awesome

@EricaD777 - hugs on your upcoming loss date. I know what you mean about checking the TP - I do it too! 

@lalalady54 - ugh, sorry your MFM was a total B until she realized she shouldn't be. People are so irritating sometimes...

@natalie115 - congrats! I love the Little Blue Truck books, I forgot about those! Sorry about tomorrow.. try to keep yourself busy or take some time if you can and need to. Hugs!

ETA: Too much bold

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Lalalady54 said:

Hi @footprint‌! Glad your allergies are better my NT was great all my measurements were good, waiting on the blood work to come back. My MFM this week (since they have me rotating through all the drs) was a B, until she found out DH is a doc and works with her colleagues then she came back in and changed her tune, it was quite annoying. *sigh* oh well EDD/Week/Fruit 5-10-15/12w1d/plum Worries (rational or irrational) just that we announced today at work and I'm now completely paranoid something will go wrong Appointments scheduled: I am on every other week appointments, next appointment is November 7 Upcoming milestones/Loss dates : not until January, trying to not think about it.. QotW: What are some of the books that you will insist on reading to your baby? We read chicka chicka boom boom a lot in this house as well as I love you through and through.

Yay for a great NT! Fx for a fantastic MFM appointment. I hate when people act differently when they find out something about you. It's like, why do some people deserve to be treated with respect and dignity while others do not? I/ would request not to be seen by that doctor again.

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natalie115 said:

@footprint‌ thanks for the check in! I'm trying not to think about tomorrow being the same point I started bleeding last time (it's even the same day of the week). I am feeling very positive about this pregnancy though. I took DS for a drive the other day and saw a full double rainbow and the next day I turned on the radio and the lyrics "hers the rainbow I've been waiting for" were the first thing I heard. Seem like god signs to me EDD/Week/Fruit: 7/1/15::4+5::still a poppyseed Worries (rational or irrational): every time I go to the bathroom I'm afraid I'm going to find blood Appointments scheduled: they made me reschedule my appointment for the 17th and the nurse should order a dating US after that Upcoming milestones/Loss dates: see above QotW: What are some of the books that you will insist on reading to your baby? I have a couple that I love reading to DS..."Little Blue Truck" "Chicka Chicka Boom Boom" and "The Very Hungry Caterpillar"

I hope you are able to keep up the positivity! I believe it is really important. yay for the double rainbow and the song! Signs helped me through the first trimester (and now, too). I'm sorry that you are approaching your loss milestone.  Deep breaths and big ((hugs)).

"Little Blue Truck" is one of my son's favorites, too!

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loveinkw13 said:

Hi @footprint! I'm glad your allergies are better - I hope they leave you soon.

Our scan on Thursday could not have gone better. We saw the heartbeat! It was beating at 117BPM. Baby looks like a little seahorse and is measuring around 2.2mm. The doctor upped my due date to 6.17 (never mind the fact I tried to tell him that at our first appointment... but I digress) but I'm mentally keeping it as 6.21. We shall see what the little B is doing on Thursday!

EDD/Week/Fruit: 6.17.15 / 6w2d / Sweet Pea

Worries (rational or irrational): Same as last week, but my symptoms are telling me otherwise. 

Appointments scheduled: Third U/S on Thursday 

Upcoming milestones/Loss dates: Our CP due date was 10/20 so it was awesome to see our little B's heartbeat at our last scan.  

QotW:  What are some of the books that you will insist on reading to your baby?

Oh The Places You'll Go by Dr. Seuss and Corduroy. I loved Corduroy when I was a kid! 

@mpiemont - hooray for bouncy baby!

@heathersf11 - that's awesome you go to hear the HB congrats on a great scan! fx the bloodwork comes back equally as awesome

@EricaD777 - hugs on your upcoming loss date. I know what you mean about checking the TP - I do it too! 

@lalalady54 - ugh, sorry your MFM was a total B until she realized she shouldn't be. People are so irritating sometimes...

@natalie115 - congrats! I love the Little Blue Truck books, I forgot about those! Sorry about tomorrow.. try to keep yourself busy or take some time if you can and need to. Hugs!

ETA: Too much bold

I am so happy you had a great scan! Yay for baby seahorse! I'm glad that you have another u/s so soon! That must be very reassuring!

NoeliaV

Hi, @footprint Thank you for this week's check-in!

EDD/Week/Fruit 
06/06; 8w3d; Raspberry!
Worries (rational or irrational) 
Of course, that we're not going to get good news tomorrow.
Appointments scheduled 
Tomorrow! Tomorrow! I love you, tomorrow! (obviously feeling a bit punchy about this)
Upcoming milestones/Loss dates 
So, tomorrow's appointment was the one where we found our loss last time. I'm vacillating between being scared and worried, and being optimistic (because, symptoms). I keep thinking "our baby has grown more than our loss baby... or has it? What if it hasn't? Quick, run to the bathroom to check for spotting." It's strange of my last (as in, previous) pregnancy in that way.

QotW:  What are some of the books that you will insist on reading to your baby?

Pat the Bunny and Guess How Much I Love You (these are fun with DD); for both, in the future, some good ol' Shel Silverstein, I think. And I do love some Dr. Seuss. 

BookishMomma

Thanks for the check-in @footprint! I have considered not going for any more betas, but my anxiety is driving me to get one more. I only have one more on my lab order, anyway. Thanks for sharing your betas. Hearing other "low" # successes helps

EDD/Week/Fruit 5w/appleseed

Worries (rational or irrational) With my low and slow-rising betas, I am now obsessively worrying about ectopic pregnancy, even though I don't have any pain.

Appointments scheduled U/S on Nov. 11 (7w)

Upcoming milestones/Loss dates Passed my 1st loss milestone yesterday and hopefully will pass the second (5w3d) in a few days. A few more weeks til the 3rd.

QotW:  When We Were Very Young by AA Milne (children's poems)

edit: typo

NoeliaV

@bookishmama

Love tit for the QOTW. I like that one, too.

paintdadanta

My doctor and DH seemed happy with the way our appointment went but PGAL brain didn't leave me feeling overly excited about it. The appointment was scheduled for 6w6d but measured a week behind. There was a visible cardiac flicker on the u/s so I'm hoping that my dates are just off. They have me coming back next week to monitor the progress and make sure everything is okay.

EDD/Week/Fruit: June 19/6w4d/Sweet Pea (dates were off) 

Worries (rational or irrational): that the measurements being a week behind are not related to incorrect dates - that the next u/s will show no progress

Appointments scheduled: Friday, Nov. 7

Upcoming milestones/Loss dates: hb at next u/s 

QotW: What are some of the books that you will insist on reading to your baby? Velveteen Rabbit, Corduroy, and Peter Rabbit. For some reason I love all the classic ones.

HawaiianSunset09

My betas looked great! First two doubled at 25hrs and the second draw slowed down to 37ish hours I think? Overall very happy! My first ultrasound is scheduled for Nov 3rd. Only 6 more days. Counting. Down! The nurse was very pleased with my betas so Im just trying to take it one day at a time. I've had some spotting this week but Im thinking its from an irritable cervix. 

EDD/Week/Fruit 
June 27th/5weeks/appleseed
Worries (rational or irrational) 
Ive been cramping/spotting some and it worries me. But I know the cramping isnt bad at all as things are changing in there. Its not bad cramping, just lots of cramping. Like I said above I have had some spotting so this morning I had a mini panic attack but the nurse reassured me...
Appointments scheduled 
First ultrasound on November 3rd!! Eager to find out how many are in there! The nurse mentioned that we could have more than one.
Upcoming milestones/Loss dates 
Next week I would be turning 20 weeks with the twins. Its hard. I feel guilty for being excited about this baby, and still being so sad about those milestones. 
QotW:  What are some of the books that you will insist on reading to your baby? 
Oh gosh I honestly havent even thought about it LOL

KikiCohen

Hi, ladies!  This is my first time posting in this check-in.

EDD/Week/Fruit June 27th, 2015/5w3d/Appleseed

Worries (rational or irrational) I've had some light spotting today which has totally caused PgAL brain to kick in in full force.  I'd actually been doing pretty well with it until today.

Appointments scheduled Nothing till my u/s on 11/11

Upcoming milestones/Loss dates None coming up yet.

QotW:  What are some of the books that you will insist on reading to your baby?
Pretty much my favorites from when I was little like The Pokey Little Puppy.

DenaMaree

@footprint‌ Thanks so much for the check in!! So glad you've gained control of your allergies, hope they don't give you any further troubles!

EDD/Week/Fruit July 3, 2015; 4w, 4d ; poppyseed

Worries (rational or irrational) My beta's have been strong so I'm staying positive and quite honestly trying not to focus too much on being pregnant!

Appointments scheduled
First ultrasound at 6w, 6d (Nov 13)

Upcoming milestones/Loss dates
We passed our Loss date and had a heartbeat our first ultrasound so I'll likely be a but more worried about ultrasound number two!

QotW: What are some of the books that you will insist on reading to your baby? "Are you my Mother", "Goodnight Moon", "Dear Zoo"!

BookishMomma

@kikicohen I have my first u/s on 11/11, too. Seems like it's forever from now, but hopefully time will fly.

ac5008

@paintdadanta, I am in the same spot - was supposed to be 7w; ultrasound measured 6. We had a decent heartbeat (115) for the 6th week, but Im afraid that baby is not going to grow like it should. My next u/s is the 4th and Im just holding on to a prayer until then.

paintdadanta

@ac5008 - It's enough to make anyone crazy. My OB didn't try to measure the hb only pointed it out before saying everything was fine for what the measurements were. Hopefully, we both are worrying for nothing and everything will be fine. ((Hugs)) Best of luck for your next appointment!

BookishMomma

@ac5008 hi, I recognize you from the "limbo" check-in on June '15. I really hope you and @paintdadanta get good news at your next appointments. The waiting is GRUELING.

Lbdelacruz

Thanks, @footprint‌! Glad you're feeling better. Spotting finally dwindled over the weekend. My doctor says I can increase activity a bit. Still no sign or reason for the tan to brown spotting.

EDD/Week/Fruit
5/23/15, 10w3d. Babies are measuring between a prune and a lime.

Worries (rational or irrational)
We just came back from an U/S. Babies look great! Heart rates of 172 and 167. Still, nervous we could lose one. Pgal brain!!

Appointments scheduled
Waiting to confirm NT and MaterniT21. Should be in next two weeks.

Upcoming milestones/Loss dates
Still creeping up on the due date for the baby I lost on 3/31. I feel so blessed, but still saddened by the loss.

QotW: What are some of the books that you will insist on reading to your baby? Guess How Much I Love You, On the Day You Were Born are two.
When they are older, some Shel Silverstein and Roald Dahl.

Hope everyone's doing well!! Hugs for those who need it!!

CreechMommy

Checking in for the first time!

EDD/Week/Fruit - EDD 7/6/15 Week 4 Poppy Seed

Worries (rational or irrational) 

I actually feel pretty peaceful this time around.  I don't have too many symptoms (which is kind of worrisome) but I know a lot of women don't get many symptoms until 6-8 weeks.  I got my first beta draw today - 217 and I go back Thursday for a second draw to make sure it's going up.  

I had a mini freak out/irrational fear moment yesterday when DH and I picked up a piece of furniture we ordered.  It was a stained wood piece and I was freaking out on the hour drive home that it smelled like wood stain and I didn't want to smell the fumes.  I just ended up rolling down the windows.

Appointments scheduled 
Thursday is beta #2 and Nov. 25 is first prenatal visit!!! 

Upcoming milestones/Loss dates 
Last time, I started bleeding around 7 weeks and by our 8 week appt, baby was measuring 2 weeks behind.  If I can make it through my 8 week appt on the 25th of November, I will feel a lot better.

EDD from my last pregnancy is New Year's Day 2015 - coming up soon

QotW:  What are some of the books that you will insist on reading to your baby?

The Pet of the Met!!

KikiCohen

@CreechMommy I like your July PgAL badge  DS' due date was July (but he came early and is a June baby) so the July PgAL badges always touch my heart!

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paintdadanta said:

My doctor and DH seemed happy with the way our appointment went but PGAL brain didn't leave me feeling overly excited about it. The appointment was scheduled for 6w6d but measured a week behind. There was a visible cardiac flicker on the u/s so I'm hoping that my dates are just off. They have me coming back next week to monitor the progress and make sure everything is okay.

EDD/Week/Fruit: June 19/6w4d/Sweet Pea (dates were off) 

Worries (rational or irrational): that the measurements being a week behind are not related to incorrect dates - that the next u/s will show no progress

Appointments scheduled: Friday, Nov. 7

Upcoming milestones/Loss dates: hb at next u/s 

QotW: What are some of the books that you will insist on reading to your baby? Velveteen Rabbit, Corduroy, and Peter Rabbit. For some reason I love all the classic ones.

If I am remembering correctly, you didn't use temp or OPKs for the cycle you got KUed on, right? Don't let PgAL brain scare you. More than likely, your dates are off. I temped and OPK for my last cycle and at my first u/s I was measuring four days behind. At my a/s, I was measuring five days ahead. When are you going in for a repeat u/s? I will send t&ps your way. Celebrate your baby's heart beat!

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HawaiianSunset09 said:

My betas looked great! First two doubled at 25hrs and the second draw slowed down to 37ish hours I think? Overall very happy! My first ultrasound is scheduled for Nov 3rd. Only 6 more days. Counting. Down! The nurse was very pleased with my betas so Im just trying to take it one day at a time. I've had some spotting this week but Im thinking its from an irritable cervix. 

EDD/Week/Fruit 
June 27th/5weeks/appleseed
Worries (rational or irrational) 
Ive been cramping/spotting some and it worries me. But I know the cramping isnt bad at all as things are changing in there. Its not bad cramping, just lots of cramping. Like I said above I have had some spotting so this morning I had a mini panic attack but the nurse reassured me...
Appointments scheduled 
First ultrasound on November 3rd!! Eager to find out how many are in there! The nurse mentioned that we could have more than one.
Upcoming milestones/Loss dates 
Next week I would be turning 20 weeks with the twins. Its hard. I feel guilty for being excited about this baby, and still being so sad about those milestones. 
QotW:  What are some of the books that you will insist on reading to your baby? 
Oh gosh I honestly havent even thought about it LOL

Congrats on some great betas! I hope that time flies and your first u/s is here before you know it! I'm sorry about the spotting - it is always so upsetting to see! It's really hard for some to have both the joy of a new pregnancy while still missing your losses. I think @denamaree said in her intro on the main board something along the lines of feeling like this new baby is a gift from her triplet angels.  I think that is a beautiful way for all of us to feel about our rainbows. 

footprint

NoeliaV said:

Hi, @footprint Thank you for this week's check-in!

EDD/Week/Fruit 
06/06; 8w3d; Raspberry!
Worries (rational or irrational) 
Of course, that we're not going to get good news tomorrow.
Appointments scheduled 
Tomorrow! Tomorrow! I love you, tomorrow! (obviously feeling a bit punchy about this)
Upcoming milestones/Loss dates 
So, tomorrow's appointment was the one where we found our loss last time. I'm vacillating between being scared and worried, and being optimistic (because, symptoms). I keep thinking "our baby has grown more than our loss baby... or has it? What if it hasn't? Quick, run to the bathroom to check for spotting." It's strange of my last (as in, previous) pregnancy in that way.

QotW:  What are some of the books that you will insist on reading to your baby?

Pat the Bunny and Guess How Much I Love You (these are fun with DD); for both, in the future, some good ol' Shel Silverstein, I think. And I do love some Dr. Seuss. 

The upcoming u/s and OB appointments create enough stress to make us all crazy!!! I have everything crossed that you have a fantastic u/s!!! Please update us here and let us know how it goes!!!

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BookishMomma said:

Thanks for the check-in @footprint! I have considered not going for any more betas, but my anxiety is driving me to get one more. I only have one more on my lab order, anyway. Thanks for sharing your betas. Hearing other "low" # successes helps

EDD/Week/Fruit 5w/appleseed

Worries (rational or irrational) With my low and slow-rising betas, I am now obsessively worrying about ectopic pregnancy, even though I don't have any pain.

Appointments scheduled U/S on Nov. 11 (7w)

Upcoming milestones/Loss dates Passed my 1st loss milestone yesterday and hopefully will pass the second (5w3d) in a few days. A few more weeks til the 3rd.

QotW:  When We Were Very Young by AA Milne (children's poems)

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I had a very hard time in the first trimester because unlike my son's pregnancy, I knew all of the crazy things that could possibly happen. I was so blissfully ignorant the first time. I have no advice except to not worry until you have a reason to worry. Kind of an intentional denial of all the things that can go wrong, because nothing has gone wrong. I am sorry that you are worried and I wish I knew something to do that could help. Please post after your next beta and remember to breathe deeply.

Bobbie1227

Here I am!

EDD/Week/Fruit: June 17, 2015/7 weeks tomorrow/Blueberry

Worries (rational or irrational): Same as always, another loss.

Appointments scheduled: Thursday we have an early OB appt due to the past loss. I will have another US that day and am hoping for another good scan as it is our anniversary and I would hate to have it marred by bad news.

Upcoming milestones/Loss dates: Last loss was at 9 weeks so I am just trying to keep it together and get past that. 

QotW: I haven't really thought about it. I read a lot of Dr. Suess to my other children and of course Love You Forever.

Hope everyone else is doing well!

CreechMommy

@KikiCohen Aww There's a chance this baby could turn out to be a June Bug since the due date is 7/6/15 I'm in no rush though - stay in there however long, but whatever you do, just STAY!! 

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KikiCohen said:

Hi, ladies!  This is my first time posting in this check-in.

EDD/Week/Fruit June 27th, 2015/5w3d/Appleseed

Worries (rational or irrational) I've had some light spotting today which has totally caused PgAL brain to kick in in full force.  I'd actually been doing pretty well with it until today.

Appointments scheduled Nothing till my u/s on 11/11

Upcoming milestones/Loss dates None coming up yet.

QotW:  What are some of the books that you will insist on reading to your baby?
Pretty much my favorites from when I was little like The Pokey Little Puppy.

I am so sorry about the spotting. As I'm sure you know, spotting isn't normal, but something like 40% of women experience it. Have you telephoned your doctor?

I loved the Poky Little Puppy as a kid and bought it for my son, but it is really wordy! I was surprised. My son is 26 months and can't sit through the whole book.

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DenaMaree said:

@footprint‌ Thanks so much for the check in!! So glad you've gained control of your allergies, hope they don't give you any further troubles! EDD/Week/Fruit July 3, 2015; 4w, 4d ; poppyseed Worries (rational or irrational) My beta's have been strong so I'm staying positive and quite honestly trying not to focus too much on being pregnant! Appointments scheduled First ultrasound at 6w, 6d (Nov 13) Upcoming milestones/Loss dates We passed our Loss date and had a heartbeat our first ultrasound so I'll likely be a but more worried about ultrasound number two! QotW: What are some of the books that you will insist on reading to your baby? "Are you my Mother", "Goodnight Moon", "Dear Zoo"!

Yay for staying positive! I really think it is the only way that I made it through the first tri. I just refused to let my mind go anywhere but 100% positive. And when I am not pregnant, I am nothing like that.  Hooray for a great u/s. When Will you have your second?

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Lbdelacruz said:

Thanks, @footprint‌! Glad you're feeling better. Spotting finally dwindled over the weekend. My doctor says I can increase activity a bit. Still no sign or reason for the tan to brown spotting. EDD/Week/Fruit 5/23/15, 10w3d. Babies are measuring between a prune and a lime. Worries (rational or irrational) We just came back from an U/S. Babies look great! Heart rates of 172 and 167. Still, nervous we could lose one. Pgal brain!! Appointments scheduled Waiting to confirm NT and MaterniT21. Should be in next two weeks. Upcoming milestones/Loss dates Still creeping up on the due date for the baby I lost on 3/31. I feel so blessed, but still saddened by the loss. QotW: What are some of the books that you will insist on reading to your baby? Guess How Much I Love You, On the Day You Were Born are two. When they are older, some Shel Silverstein and Roald Dahl. Hope everyone's doing well!! Hugs for those who need it!!

I'm so happy that your spotting has dwindled and your activity level has been increased! Also really happy that you had a great u/s with two great heart beats! So did you have the blood drawn for the NT and MaterniT21? Or are you waiting to confirm an appointment for those blood tests?

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CreechMommy said:

Checking in for the first time!

EDD/Week/Fruit - EDD 7/6/15 Week 4 Poppy Seed

Worries (rational or irrational) 

I actually feel pretty peaceful this time around.  I don't have too many symptoms (which is kind of worrisome) but I know a lot of women don't get many symptoms until 6-8 weeks.  I got my first beta draw today - 217 and I go back Thursday for a second draw to make sure it's going up.  

I had a mini freak out/irrational fear moment yesterday when DH and I picked up a piece of furniture we ordered.  It was a stained wood piece and I was freaking out on the hour drive home that it smelled like wood stain and I didn't want to smell the fumes.  I just ended up rolling down the windows.

Appointments scheduled 
Thursday is beta #2 and Nov. 25 is first prenatal visit!!! 

Upcoming milestones/Loss dates 
Last time, I started bleeding around 7 weeks and by our 8 week appt, baby was measuring 2 weeks behind.  If I can make it through my 8 week appt on the 25th of November, I will feel a lot better.

EDD from my last pregnancy is New Year's Day 2015 - coming up soon

QotW:  What are some of the books that you will insist on reading to your baby?

The Pet of the Met!!

Waiting for that second beta is a pain, isn't it? It's like time stands still.  I'm glad that you have that Zen, peaceful feeling this time around -- it helps!  I feel like the majority of women don't have symptoms until 6-7 weeks.  Please let us know how your second beta goes!

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dendylouwho said:

Thanks for running this check-in footprint!  I am glad your allergies are better.  Mine have been a beast for the past couple of weeks.  They make you feel so crummy!

EDD/Week/Fruit: Should be 9 weeks 2 days, ultrasound measuring behind though

Worries (rational or irrational) That this will be my second mmc.  It is like deja vu, I am measuring behind on ultrasound, heart beat is low for my dates, a lot of my symptoms are pretty much gone.  Sigh...

Appointments scheduled I have an ultrasound scheduled for 10/30 to recheck growth.  Next OB appointment/NT scan on 11/20 if I make it to that date.

Upcoming milestones/Loss dates My last US that was measuring behind was at the same time point as my previous loss.  I guess at least there was still a heart beat this time.  My previous EDD from my first loss is 11/11 and I am not too sure how that is going to affect me yet.  This Thursday will play a big role in how crummy it is going to feel.

Best of luck to all you first tri ladies!!!
QotW:  What are some of the books that you will insist on reading to your baby?  I  never read any of the Dr. Seuss books as a kid and I feel a little jipped, lol.  Will definitely be reading those.

I actually looked up your intro yesterday because I was going to check with you on how you are doing. But then I didn't know if that would be appropriate, so I am really glad that you posted in here.

 I am sorry that you are in limbo, it has to be difficult. How far behind were you measuring? I am sending t&ps, huge ((hugs)), and much love your way. Please post here or the main board letting us know how your u/s goes.

Lbdelacruz

Thanks, @footprint! Such a relief to have the spotting fade. And even more of one to see the two little heart beats! We laughed at Baby B's bouncing.

Waiting to hear when appt will be scheduled. Because of the twins and my age, they are sending me to another hospital with a high risk department. Should hear tomorrow - guessing appt will be around the 10th.

DenaMaree

@footprint my first ultrasound is in a couple of weeks with the RE, and then i'm fortunate to have my OB appointment a week and a half later and requested an ultrasound with them too! My loss was a few days after my first RE visit last time so the appointment between the RE and OB will inevitably be a bit nerve racking but I'll find ways to make me extra busy

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Bobbie1227 said:

Here I am!

EDD/Week/Fruit: June 17, 2015/7 weeks tomorrow/Blueberry

Worries (rational or irrational): Same as always, another loss.

Appointments scheduled: Thursday we have an early OB appt due to the past loss. I will have another US that day and am hoping for another good scan as it is our anniversary and I would hate to have it marred by bad news.

Upcoming milestones/Loss dates: Last loss was at 9 weeks so I am just trying to keep it together and get past that. 

QotW: I haven't really thought about it. I read a lot of Dr. Suess to my other children and of course Love You Forever.

Hope everyone else is doing well!

Happy anniversary!!!! How many years? Do you have any plans, aside from the early OB and u/s? Fx for a fantastic appointment! It is really hard approaching and living through your loss milestone, well, at least it was for me. I hope it isn't too bad for you!

I used to really like Dr. Seuss, but having seen the Cat in the Hat cartoon, I have really started to dislike it. Maybe it is Martin Short's weaselly voice with the rhymes, but every word of Seuss, even if I am reading it, grates on me.