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April 2015 Moms
fourthtimesacharm
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PgAL check-in 1/5/15
fourthtimesacharm
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This is the weekly check in for Moms due in April that have previously experienced a loss.
Welcome to the check-in! I hope I have included everyone that expressed interest. If you missed the last thread feel free to jump right in and help us get to know you. I look forward to the support we can share over the next 9 months. This road is not easy, it helps to have each other to lean on! In case you need a mantra refresher you can find those HERE.
Let us know:
Pregnancy Loss Background (if this is your first time on the check-in):
EDD:
Gestation in weeks/fruit:
How are you feeling physically? Emotionally?
Upcoming Appointments or Milestones:
GTKY: What book are you reading and/or what shows are you streaming?
Welcome to the check-in! I hope I have included everyone that expressed interest. If you missed the last thread feel free to jump right in and help us get to know you. I look forward to the support we can share over the next 9 months. This road is not easy, it helps to have each other to lean on! In case you need a mantra refresher you can find those HERE.
Let us know:
Pregnancy Loss Background (if this is your first time on the check-in):
EDD:
Gestation in weeks/fruit:
How are you feeling physically? Emotionally?
Upcoming Appointments or Milestones:
GTKY: What book are you reading and/or what shows are you streaming?
This discussion has been closed.
Re: PgAL check-in 1/5/15
EDD:4/4
Gestation in weeks/fruit: 27&2/Rutabaga
How are you feeling physically? Emotionally?
Heartburn is worse. Started taking zantac 150mg twice a day, still taking tums. This is the first time I've made it so far in a pregnancy and the bladder pressure is interesting. Who would've thought the simple act of standing up would make me have to pee?
Upcoming Appointments or Milestones:
I am officially in my third trimester!
GTKY: What book are you reading and/or what shows are you streaming? Sorry if this has already been asked, I couldn't remember. I'm finishing up the 5th Game of Thrones book, just taking my time because I don't know when the next one is coming out. Also started watching Gossip Girl on Netflix. The banter is fun but the plot is blah. I'm going to give it a few more episodes before I make my decision.
Sorry to hear about your belly flop, I'm glad you and baby Bigdeal are ok. I was actually looking for the bitchfest thread so I could read your story when I saw you commented here, so ((big creepy internet stranger hugs)) in advance.
Also, "dildocam" is officially what I'm forever going to call an internal ultrasound.
EDD: 04/04/2015
Gestation in weeks/fruit: 26 Weeks and 6 days; baby is the size of a head of lettuce
EDD: 4/10
Gestation in weeks/fruit: 26 wks 4 days - Lettuce
How are you feeling physically? Emotionally?
Feeling pretty good. Getting tired early, but that might be all the extra time off last week.
Upcoming Appointments. 1/19 for our 28 week check. Then we got every two weeks
GTKY: What book are you reading and/or what shows are you streaming?
I've been reading so many pregnancy/baby books! Baby 411, mommy iq and the mayo clinic one. We've been streaming It's always Sunny in Philadelphia. It's so good!
@fourthtimesacharm & @snowbigdeal sorry about the heartburn.
@jennyjen1125 much love and prayers.
@PeaceandSunshine welcome! Try not to worry about the weight (easier said than done). Focus on eating healthy and growing the LO.
Have a great week ladies!
I'm so sorry about your family. That's sounds terrible and I completely understand. Loss is such a painful thing and most people will never understand/experience (thankfully). You handled it much better than I would have.
Glad the fall wasn't serious. I'm a southern California girl living in New York and I'm terrified of falling on ice!
Also, sorry for your Hs grandpa.
Hopefully, you can do something nice for yourself soon!
@jennyjen1125 thinking of you, hoping your LO stays put for as long as possible!
EDD: April 10
Gestation: 26+4...hello 3rd tri!
How are you feeling physically? Emotionally?
I'm feeling good physically, although picking up my DS is starting to get more challenging. DH got me a PG massage so I'm going to schedule it soon, hopefully it will loosen things up a little bit!
Emotionally I'm pretty good most of the time. I have a friend at work who is newly PG after two losses and supporting her has been one of the more "rewarding" side effects of my losses. It's awesome to be able to be there and relate to someone who is struggling with something you've experienced yourself.
Upcoming appts.: I have my glucose test on Saturday (yuck) and an appointment next Tuesday.
GTKY: I just finished the book "Lizzie and Jane" over the weekend so I need something new to start. I'm a long time Office fan, so I stream that on Netflix whenever I have some TV time!
BFP #1 4/10/12 D&C 6/5/12@ 12.5wks EDD 12/17/12
BFP #2 9/10/12 CP 9/19/12@ 5.5wks EDD 5/21/13
BFP# 3 12/3/12...Lukas James born 8/15/13
BFP# 4 8/4/14 EDD 4/13/15
Gestation in weeks/fruit: 26 weeks - lettuce.
How are you feeling physically? Emotionally? Physically I'm okay. Sleeping was uncomfortable, but I bought one of those Boppy pregnancy pillows and I'm in LOVE with it. Def recommend to anyone else having trouble getting comfortable. Emotionally I'm freaking out. With the babies here that have been born already and the mamas in the hospital, and a girl I know IRL whos due a week before me, she just had her baby last night. I'm freaking out that something will go wrong, especially while DH is out of the country next week. We haven't lived in this state long and I don't have any friends or support here, so if something happens, I'll be alone and it's terrifying.
Upcoming Appointments or Milestones: 1/12 glucose test and reg appt.
GTKY: What book are you reading and/or what shows are you streaming? I'm reading Pride & Prejudice and currently re watching Gossip Girl for the millionth time. Call the Midwife was one of my favorite shows ever. I was so sad when it ended!
Gestation in weeks/fruit: 24+2 / cantaloupe
How are you feeling physically? Emotionally? Physically I am so sore. Baby girl likes to use my bladder as a punching bag so going to restroom is becoming even more of a pain. Especially since the bathroom is out in the hall and around the corner from my office. Emotionally, I'm feeling really good. I've passed v-day so I am ready to get ready for this LO. Staying optimistic!
Upcoming Appointments or Milestones: I should be having my reg OB appt on Thurs but there is an "issue" with my health insurance so I've been harassing my HR dept for the last 48 hrs.
GTKY: What book are you reading and/or what shows are you streaming? Reading Insurgent. Watching Friends on Netflix (although, I am taking it slow. I plan to have 2-3 seasons left for maternity leave)
Pregnancy Loss Background:
My first pregnancy I had an emergency csection at 27 weeks and 1 day to deliver my daughter who's heartbeat was lost a few times on the monitor. (TMI alert) I originally went to the hospital because I was having clear watery discharge and thought I was leaking fluid but they dismissed it as normal. There was nothing wrong with her when she was delivered and they couldn't figure out why they lost her heartbeat on the monitor. She was just born way too early and because of that she didn't produce surfactant in her lungs. She lived for 2 weeks and 2 days in the NICU on the ventilator before passing away in my arms. Her lungs were worn out, even on the ventilator. She would've been 6 this coming April 30th.
EDD: 4/10
Gestation in weeks/fruit: 26+4 / Papaya
How are you feeling physically? Emotionally?
Physically, I'm feeling very much like a penguin honestly. I waddle everywhere and I can't sleep for more than 2 or 3 hours at a time because I can't stay comfortable. Round ligament pain has been pretty intense these past 2 weeks. Emotionally, I'm really nervous and scared because I'm almost at the 27 week mark when I delivered my last daughter. I couldn't handle another loss.
Upcoming Appointments or Milestones:
My next appointment is next Friday. I'll be 27 weeks this Friday and the third trimester is within my grasp.
GTKY: What book are you reading and/or what shows are you streaming?
I'm reading the Goddess Test series. It's about Greek Mythology and romance. The shows I'm watching are Storage Wars and Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives. Lol.
Gestation in weeks/fruit: 27 weeks, 6 days. Rutabaga.
How are you feeling physically? Emotionally? Okay. Starting to get back pains/stretching pains and tired very easily after being up and about for a while. This does not bode well for returning to work/teaching, where I am on my feet a lot. But I only work 3 days a week for 3 more months. I can handle it.
Upcoming Appointments or Milestones: I just met with my OB yesterday for my monthly appointment. I hit 3rd trimester tomorrow! This also means weekly BPP's start next week and bi weekly appointments with the OB start.
GTKY: What book are you reading and/or what shows are you streaming? I am not currently reading anything. I usually read before going to bed, but I am just too tired lately. There is one I am waiting to be released this month-Burned by Karen Marie Moning. I also plan to finish out some of my series I am in the middle of.
Gestation in weeks/fruit: 26 weeks, head of lettuce
How are you feeling physically? Emotionally?
Physically, back pain has become almost unbearable at times. I got a massage yesterday, which helped, but any amount of sitting causes the right side of my mid-back to spasm up.
Emotionally, I'm doing ok. I too struggle with nerves when I don't think I'm feeling enough movement.
Upcoming Appointments or Milestones:
I have the glucose tolerance test next week.
GTKY: What book are you reading and/or what shows are you streaming?
I've been meaning to start happiest baby on the block, but keep getting too tired to read at night. Hopefully soon. I've been streaming friends. I could watch that show all the time.
MC 4/23/2014
BFP 8/1/2014, expecting our rainbow on 4/12/2015
MC 4/23/2014
BFP 8/1/2014, expecting our rainbow on 4/12/2015
@SharkFarts wow...heels? You are a braver woman than I.
@fourthtimesacharm thank you so much for posting this update. So sorry for the miserable heartburn
@chlsyswll I am so very sorry for your loss
@snowbigdeal So glad you are both ok!!! Ouch!
I'll be 28 weeks tomorrow
Working full time & taking care of a boat load of kids full time is kicking my butt
Good news though...I passed my disgusting 3 hour glucose tolerance test with flying colors
Next appt is Friday 1/9 for a regular check up.
Starting a second job on Monday! Lol. As if I didn't have enough going on. Accepted a per diem position so it's only 1 day per week added to my 4 (10s). Hoping my back will hold up until my repeat c/s end of March.
This pregnancy has shown me that I'm old and falling apart. I was pregnant at 18...and now I'm 37. Holy moly what a difference. Lol!!!! My kids are 18,12, 5, and 3.
Here's thoughts and prayers to an uneventful week for us all
GTKY: Netflix had an awesome documentary on Bettie Page!!! Such the iconic pinup model.