PgAL Check-In 2/27/2015

schulme2

We're another week further! Hope it's been a good one!

How far along are you?

Do you have any upcoming appointments or milestones?

Any pregnancy symptoms or pregnancy cravings or aversions?

QOTW: Are there any great articles you've read about Pgal or even a great mantra that has helped you?

Open Topic. What is on your mind this week?

BrittianyM

How far along are you?    31 weeks and 2 days

Do you have any upcoming appointments or milestones?     Had an appointment yesterday with U/S. Mac is looking good and weighs about 3lbs 14oz. Currently in the 51st percentile. Is finally head down and has hair! I also didn't gain any more weight since my last appointment.

Any pregnancy symptoms or pregnancy cravings or aversions?      Tired, some light pain and BH contractions.

QOTW: Are there any great articles you've read about Pgal or even a great mantra that has helped you?    The PGAL mantra's really seem to help at moments and I also try to take it day by day. Not always the easiest thing to do.

Open Topic. What is on your mind this week?    I am trying not to worry about Mac. At the last U/S a month ago he was in the 70th percentile and now he is only in the 51st percentile. The doctor was not concerned but I can't help but be since I didn't gain any weight either. Maybe I am not giving him enough nutrients?

dadalou

How far along are you? 32 weeks 4 days 

Do you have any upcoming appointments or milestones? Physical therapy appointment tomorrow, weekly OB visit with NST and ultrasound on Tuesday.

Any pregnancy symptoms or pregnancy cravings or aversions? Still tired and having hip pain a bit. The physical therapy does seem to be helping. I definitely felt better when I left the appointment than when I got there.

QOTW: Are there any great articles you've read about Pgal or even a great mantra that has helped you?  No specific articles, but Still Standing has good stuff a lot.

Open Topic. What is on your mind this week? We have a big sibling class for DD on Monday. DH sent the teacher a note explaining our situation in case DD says something confusing. I'm sure she will. I have no idea what it will be. Lately she has been saying that baby boys die and go to heaven. I'm really not all that concerned about it, but I don't want to freak the other parents out.

schulme2

@BrittianyM I'm so glad Mac had a good appointment! 51st percentile sounds perfect. Maybe the ultrasound that he was measuring 70th caught him right after a big growth spurt!

@dadalou I'm glad the PT seems to be helping a bit! Hopefully it will continue to make you feel better! Aww I hope DD does well at her class ANSI think that was a great idea to be proactive about informing the teacher just in case!

How far along are you? 20&6!

Do you have any upcoming appointments or milestones? Just shot next week!

Any pregnancy symptoms or pregnancy cravings or aversions? I just can't lay on my side for long without my hips killing!

QOTW: Are there any great articles you've read about Pgal or even a great mantra that has helped you? I have been reading a lot of the Pgal love letters (or whatever they're calling them) on Facebook and I've really enjoyed it!

Open Topic. What is on your mind this week? Had my cervical length check this past Wednesday and MFM said the length looked "wonderful". It still worries me because mine was great last time... Until it wasn't. We also just watched for a few minutes as this kid was just pounding his head into my cervix the whole time to which she said "I know that looks scary but it won't change anything" but I'm still scared, obviously! The closer I get to 25 weeks, the more anxious I'm getting!

bunnybun4

Hi ladies!

How far along are you?  13 weeks 1 day

Any upcoming appts or milestones?  us on monday to measure nuchal fold and look at brain.  excited to see baby again...hoping it gives me a little more peace of mind until our as!

symptoms/cravings/aversions?  just tired and crazy dreams...and I could eat all of the food all of the time.

qotw:  whenever I want to fast forward I have to stop myself and remember that I am here for a reason and each day of this pregnancy I am to enjoy

open topic:  getting more and more excited but still scared of everything crashing down.   but overall things are very positive.

 

bunnybun4

@brittianym - yay for a good us!  sorry you are getting anxious..it's hard not to!

@dadalou - glad the pt is working!

@schulme2- so glad to hear your cervical length is looking good...big ((hugs))...it's hard not to worry, though!

Bgirma

Hi ladies! I've missed the last few check ins and I've missed you all.

How far along are you? 32 weeks, 5 days

Do you have any upcoming appointments or milestones? Ultrasound on Monday

Any pregnancy symptoms or pregnancy cravings or aversions? The past few weeks have been tough with nausea and vomitting but I'm feeling better now. Hoping it will stop at some point before April but we'll see.

QOTW: Are there any great articles you've read about Pgal or even a great mantra that has helped you?
Mantras help a lot. When I start to freak out I just think "I'm pregnant and my baby is healthy. I know this to be true and unless someone tells me otherwise, I will not panic."

Open Topic. What is on your mind this week? My husband is really anxious to start on the nursery and I'm dragging my feet. I'm not sure what I'm waiting for but it's hard for me to get started. Now that I'm feeling better I might try to tackle a few projects.

msunshine123

@BrittanyM - glad Mac is doing well. It's hard not to worry. If the MD wasn't concerned I'd think your ok.
@dadalou - that's great you are sending DD to a sibling class and a good idea to let the teacher know in case anything comes up.
@shulme2 - hugs to you as you get closer to 25 weeks and that you don't get too stressed.
@bunnybun4- I like your mantra:)
@Bgirma - sorry you have been so sick, but hoping it get better. I like your mantra:)

msunshine123

How far along are you? 25 weeks

Do you have any upcoming appointments or milestones? appointment in 2 weeks

Any pregnancy symptoms or pregnancy cravings or aversions? constipation

QOTW: Are there any great articles you've read about Pgal or even a great mantra that has helped you? ditto @dadalou I like reading articles on Still Standing. Also I just try to remind myself that I'm happy for the current moment because I am pregnant and I can't spend my energy worrying about what ifs. It helps sometimes.

Open Topic. What is on your mind this week? Our home is a construction zone at the moment - we had a pipe freeze and flood our laundry area and kitchen. So working on getting everything fixed. Looking forward to warmer weather.

shandorfml2

Sorry I'm late, haven't been checking TB lately, and I can't get it to work on mobile?

How far along are you? 32w5d

Do you have any upcoming appointments or milestones? Today is my angel's birthday. It's been different this year, because my Mom is gone, I'm working today and we didn't really have a get together. That's ok though. I made her a chocolate cake with purple frosting yesterday. I have an OB apt. tomorrow, and another BPP Friday.  

Any pregnancy symptoms or pregnancy cravings or aversions?Well, because of my big belly I ended up hurting my back! I was trying to reach around my belly to wipe myself...LOL and strained my back! I ended up at the ER because of the pain. But, I'm doing much better now! Baby also keeps flipping, which is causing my hips to hurt. Hopefully he'll stick with head down now. I woke up with pressure on my pubic bone so I think he is dropping.   

QOTW: Are there any great articles you've read about Pgal or even a great mantra that has helped you? Hmm. Yes, I THINK it was from still standing magazine through facebook. Lots of good little articles that I read and share. Of course can't remember the names, but talking about how after the birth of your rainbow, how it will trigger emotions regarding your angel. I found It informative and it was aimed at friends/family of a PgAL mom.  

Open Topic. What is on your mind this week? I'm tired, ready to meet him. 5 more weeks, holy crap! His room is almost ready and the house is about halfway clean. It's all becoming very real.

schulme2

@shandorfml2 sending lots of hugs and love today for Ana's birthday! I hope you get through the day well! I'm sure she would love that cake!! Glad you're feeling better!!

BrittianyM

shandorfml2    Happy Heavenly birthday to sweet Ana!!

bunnybun4

@shandorfml2 - happy birthday Ana!!!

GymSpaz26

Happy Birthday Ana! Lots of hugs!

LyndseyTS

@BrittanyM Yay for head down! Glad that he’s doing well.

@dadalou Love Still Standing. Hope the physio continues to
help.

@schulme2 Praying and sending thoughts your way that your
cervix stays wonderful all the way through.

@bunnybun4 I need to take a note out of your book and learn
some positivity!

@bgirma I hope that your nausea disappears sooner rather than
later. Not fun.

@msunshine123 I like the “mantra”. Live in the moment –
important and so difficult. I hope that the house situation gets fixed up soon!

@shandorfml2 Hope your back (and hips) feel(s) better soon.
And happy belated birthday to Ana!

LyndseyTS

*raises hand* May I join you?

Straight up honesty - I'm not good at this commitment thing. I think it freaks me out, but I also think I need and hope I can be helpful. Hoping to check in more consistently now that I'm not super working my butt off to get maternity leave hours.

How far along are you? 

6&6
Do you have any upcoming appointments or milestones?
First appointment with the midwife is coming up on Tuesday. Sort of terrified and certain I'm going to be the most difficult patient ever. It's the same midwife we had when we lost Serenity, so hopefully she understands.
Any pregnancy symptoms or pregnancy cravings or aversions?

Nausea. Not feeling like eating much.

QOTW: Are there any great articles you've read about Pgal or even a great mantra that has helped you?
It's been said twice already, but I love Still Standing. Also recently pregnancyafterlossupport.com has been helpful when I feel like I'm going to lose it.
Open Topic. What is on your mind this week?

Lots. I teach and recently found out that there was another confirmed case of parvovirus (fifths disease) at the school I was at. I thought I had avoided it and took time off earlier to do so. Based on the tests done last pregnancy, I'm not immune. Went in for blood tests today and am supposed to do it again in ten days. Terrified to know the results but also can't stand waiting.

Serenity's (first) birthday is this weekend and I think I'm feeling really sad about that. Or maybe just because of pgal. I don't know. Not sure what we're going to do. I accidentally booked myself away for a conference (not realizing that the 7th does indeed fall between the 6th and the 8th...*sigh*) so I think we'll do something when I get back. Also attending the conference (and my room mate) is a friend who is struggling with infertility. So I'm a bit stressed out about ruining her weekend and trying to figure out how to hide it. I'm not showing, but the food aversions, nausea, and sea bands are a bit of a giveaway.

Sorry to dump ladies. I think it will be less next time.

Bgirma

Welcome @LyndseyTS! Don't feel bad for unloading.. That is what we are here for! I'll be thinking about you as Serenity's first birthday approaches. Hopefully your friend will be a good support system while you're out of town.

msunshine123

@shandorfml2 - happy birthday to Ana and big hugs to you! Hope your back and hips are feeling better.
@LyndseyTS - Congratulations and welcome! I'll be thinking of you and Serenity as her birthday approaches. Hope your nausea gets better and that the you don't have any more scares like the parvovirus at your school.

LyndseyTS

Thanks ladies...@msunshine123, I'm waiting for the blood test to come back (re: parvovirus) and then I've got another one in ten days. Fx. for a negative result!!

schulme2

@LyndseyTS welcome and congratulations! And big hugs as Serenity's birthday approaches!

BrittianyM

LyndseyTS    Congrats ans happy early heavenly birthday to Serenity!