11/23 PGAL Check in

BostonBaby1

If you're PGAL (pregnant after a loss,) feel free to check-in here.

BostonBaby1

@MrsBinPA All our prayers are with you tonight. I hope you update us if you feel up to it. We love you.

jolydan

@MrsBinPA praying for you

Having my first US tomorrow and after seeing so many losses on the board today I'm a mess tonight...

Edit: words are hard

BostonBaby1

jolydan said:

@MrsBinPA praying for you

Having my first US tomorrow and after seeing so many losses on the board today I'm a mess tonight...

Edit: words are hard

I think we all are. We are all rooting for you. What time is your scan?

jolydan

@BostonBaby1 it's at 2pm. I hope the staff at the OBGYN office will take their nice pills and not wear their usual cranky rude scrub pants!

BostonBaby1

@jolydan I'm sorry they are cranky :-( That's one thing I can never complain about. The doctors and staff at my offices are the nicest most patient and kind people. Will be waiting on your update.

silvers626

@MrsBinPA Yes, thinking of you. Hope you are able to find some peace and look after yourself.
@jolydan Good luck tomorrow!

I have my official "check in" appointment with midwife tomorrow. They are supposed to give me a requisition for my next ultrasound on the 30th.

aimz2377

@jolydan hope all goes well today and you get reassurance!

We're leaving tonight (from Charlotte) to drive to NYC for thanksgiving. We planned this trip weeks before we knew about this surprise pregnancy. I'm just hoping the car ride is nice to me and the nausea holds off.

didi0308

Had my last beta done yesterday and all looks good!!! Next step...scan on Friday. I'm feeling pretty good about this pregnancy. I'm not sure what but something just feels different to me. I'll only be 5w6d so we probably won't see a heartbeat but we will repeat again next week

megstervt

@jolydan thinking of you today! 

so yesterday I was freaking out because I had felt great all weekend and yesterday.  The nausea came back full force last night and I feel yucky this morning.  Not exactly nausea, but just this "off" feeling in my stomach and throat like I could puke at any moment.  I'm getting my hair cut at 10 and am hoping to make it through that and then I'm coming home to hibernate for the rest of the week. 

MamaBish

I don't have a real appt until 10 weeks. I don't know why I have to wait so long. I'm terrified and don't want to wait 5 more weeks to see if anything is even in there.
Hoping I can convince my therapist to help me out somehow. Of course, I can't see her until the 9th.
Blah.

Eta: good luck @jolydan !

dani1124

I moved my appointment up to today due to the brown spotting I have been having since 5 weeks. So my fingers are crossed for a happy appointment!! I was worried I wouldn't see much at 6w3d, but I have seen other ladies posts about early ultrasounds so I am feeling optimistic!

megstervt

@mamabish my doctor wouldn't see me until I was 9 weeks, I got my BFP at 3 weeks.  I had blood work last week that looked great, but I'm TERRIFIED of going in a 9 weeks and seeing that things stopped developing sometime in the last 5 weeks.  I totally hear you!

fantasticmrsfox

Praying for all of you!

I've got my first sonogram today and I'm nervous but excited! I've been so sick that it gives me hope all is well!

didi0308

MamaBish said:

I don't have a real appt until 10 weeks. I don't know why I have to wait so long. I'm terrified and don't want to wait 5 more weeks to see if anything is even in there.
Hoping I can convince my therapist to help me out somehow. Of course, I can't see her until the 9th.
Blah.

Eta: good luck @jolydan !

Hey girl! Call and ask for an early scan!!!! If you tell them your really having a hard time they may do one for you!

oandmplus1

I had my first scan on Thursday and all was measuring on track.  We saw the gestational sack and yolk sac, but it was too early for a fetal pole or heart beat.  I go back in two weeks from today and I am so anxious.  All the loss on the board lately I think is hitting home and just makes it seem more real that anything can happen at any moment.

I am just to celebrate the fact that today I am pregnant, and until told otherwise it is a healthy pregnancy.

jolydan

@oandmplus1 great News for your scan the losses on the board are making me so anxious. I know it's "the crucial weeks" so I guess it's expected but I can't shake the feeling ill be the next one

@megstervt reading about you freaking for your lack of symptoms kind of helped me. I woke up and I have the feeling my boobs are really less sensitive. And I'm sure it's a bad sign. Or maybe it's just the adrenaline from the stress making me less sensitive

MamaBish

didi0308 said:

MamaBish said:

I don't have a real appt until 10 weeks. I don't know why I have to wait so long. I'm terrified and don't want to wait 5 more weeks to see if anything is even in there.
Hoping I can convince my therapist to help me out somehow. Of course, I can't see her until the 9th.
Blah.

Eta: good luck @jolydan !

Hey girl! Call and ask for an early scan!!!! If you tell them your really having a hard time they may do one for you!

I think I might!

addyplusone

Good luck @jolydan! My u/s is tomorrow at 10. I'm so nervous bc of all the losses lately and my lack of symptoms. Last pregnancy with my loss, the ultrasound was awful. Not seeing a heartbeat and the tech starting to tear up but she couldn't tell me anything. The look on her face said it all. Praying we see a heartbeat to take some of these fears away.

jolydan

I'm really thankful for this board. We are all in the same boat....

jlgriff11

I am thankful too. I am trying to remain calm and optimistic. The board helps. Knowing we're not alone.

oandmplus1

MamaBish said:

I don't have a real appt until 10 weeks. I don't know why I have to wait so long. I'm terrified and don't want to wait 5 more weeks to see if anything is even in there. Hoping I can convince my therapist to help me out somehow. Of course, I can't see her until the 9th. Blah. Eta: good luck @jolydan !

Hey girl! Call and ask for an early scan!!!! If you tell them your really having a hard time they may do one for you!

I think I might!

I agree, my OB usually doesn't do scans until 20 weeks, but because I had a history of loss, he is checking things out much sooner, partially just for my peace of mind. Yours might be willing to do the same for you.

oandmplus1

addyplusone said:

Good luck @jolydan! My u/s is tomorrow at 10. I'm so nervous bc of all the losses lately and my lack of symptoms. Last pregnancy with my loss, the ultrasound was awful. Not seeing a heartbeat and the tech starting to tear up but she couldn't tell me anything. The look on her face said it all. Praying we see a heartbeat to take some of these fears away.

That sounds awful (your last ultrasound).  I woke up feeling better today too, and it's always a scary thought. I am keeping you guys all in my thoughts!

jolydan

My ultrasound might be cancelled major power outage in my town right now.... Was at the grocery story and it went all black until the generator kicked in. Got home no electricity and DH's work is by the OBGYN office and he doesn't have power either....

addyplusone

Thank you @oandmplus1. I thought my mind would stay calm and serene until 8 wks as that's when I found out last time, but the fear is already hitting me.

BostonBaby1

@jolydan oh no. I hope they have the power back in time!

I also have another scan tomorrow morning. I think it goes without saying that I'm very nervous. I think we all are at this time but I'm pregnant right now.

jolydan

@BostonBaby1 it's all over the county and national grid website said it should be back around 11:45 but I have my doubts because national grid
I called the clinic and it's the automatic message they have usually outside the regular hours about the clinic being close

SaraC381

Just got back from the OB.  Heard a strong heartbeat on doppler...so I'm feeling a little better.  But seeing as my last loss was in the second trimester, I'm still a little distanced from this pregnancy....which really sucks.  I'm finding it really hard to get excited for this pregnancy even though we tried for it.  :-\

Serpica

@jolydan I hope the power comes back on asap... !!

@SaraC381 that makes sense, I'm hoping the excitement will build up for us later on... since I have nothing but a worse experience to compare my current experience to, I'm relatively satisfied with my current state of cautious optimism... 

FX for everyone who has appointments soon!

I had my first ultrasound this morning and it went well, what a relief... It was weird being back there, with the same doc who gave me the bad news a few months ago, and who isn't the most socially skilled... Little person measured 1 day less than what I thought (so 8w2d, 2cm ish). HR was normal. It was pretty emotional seeing it and knowing I'm beyond last time's measurement. But still cautious for at least another several weeks, not letting guard down... 

I hope others also get reassuring news. And it's really good to see that we are all here for anyone who doesn't. Hugs.  

MamaBish

SaraC381 said:

Just got back from the OB.  Heard a strong heartbeat on doppler...so I'm feeling a little better.  But seeing as my last loss was in the second trimester, I'm still a little distanced from this pregnancy....which really sucks.  I'm finding it really hard to get excited for this pregnancy even though we tried for it.  :-\

Glad you had a good appt! I know what you mean, I lost in the beginning of the 3rd tri. I will never be comfortable and I'm having a hard time getting excited.

tennisbabymama

Wow so happy this thread exists! Just found it today. What an amazing group of women you all are! I'm 5w1d pregnant right now. This is my second pregnancy, my first pregnancy ended in a miscarriage in mid September at 8.5 weeks (baby stopped growing at 6.5 weeks) I'm incredibly nervous and trying everyday to choose joy and optimism. I have a 6 week early ultrasound on November 30 (Monday) and I'm already feeling the nerves. I have never had a good ultrasound but cautiously excited and remembering today I am pregnant.

Also, my doctor keeps asking me if I'm feeling symptoms yet. He's a fantastic doctor but this early before ultrasound relies on symptoms and I haate it. My symptoms are few and not too strong, they weren't last pregnancy either (which is nerving) but my mom had four healthy kids with no symptoms. I'm hoping it's simply in my genes. Anyway, that's something that's been on my mind and it's nice to tell ladies who understand.

Good luck to all you ladies with ultrasounds coming up. Congrats @SaraC381 on your heartbeat and crossing fingers @jolydan that your offices opens back up!!

MamaBish

Glad to see you here @tennisbabymama

BostonBaby1

@jolydan I hope the power comes back on! If not, I hope that you get in for tomorrow.

@Serpica Yay for a good appointment!

@SaraC381 i'm so glad that you got a good heartbeat. Like you and @MamaBish , i'm not sure if I will be able to really relax in this pregnancy. All of my losses of been first trimester, but because there's been so many I just feel like there won't be a point where I will be able to relax.

@tennisbabymama i'm sorry that you find yourself a part of this group, but I'm so grateful for them! A wonderful group of women.

@MrsBinPA I don't know if you're checking in today or not, but if you are, prayers going your way! I hope your procedure is easy. (((hugs)))

SaraC381

@MamaBish I cannot even imagine losing one in the 3rd tri!  So very sorry for your loss!!  I hope things go great for you this time with a happy, healthy baby in July  :-)

kja2011

Had my 3rd ultrasound this morning--could hardly sleep last night.  Baby continues to measure on track, heartbeat 171!

They didn't have an order to recheck my progesterone, so I'm waiting to hear back.

Next visit is in 10 days for another ultrasound before Materniti21; I question if the baby had already passed before I got my blood drawn the last time. 

Thinking of everyone and their upcoming appointments.  @jolydan, I hope the power is back soon!

oandmplus1

@tennisbabymama it seems like it's kind of early to expect many symptoms anyway if you just hit 5 weeks.
@jolydan FX for the power coming on!
Congrats @SaraC381 I can't wait til I get to see or hear a heartbeat.

MamaBish

SaraC381 said:

@MamaBish I cannot even imagine losing one in the 3rd tri!  So very sorry for your loss!!  I hope things go great for you this time with a happy, healthy baby in July  :-)

Thank you so much!

jolydan

Power went back on at 1pm appointment was at 2pm! Was able to get in (Poor secretaries were working like crazy trying to reschedule everyone)

I was able to have my ultrasound. Everything measured where it supposed to be at 5+1 (according to my ovulation) and the tech was really happy with the gestational sac and the yolk she saw. She told me the gestational sac was a little lower than expected in my uterus but not to worry about it because everything else was right on track.

Im going back in 2 weeks 12/8 for another US. 

I asked the doctor about HSG level and progesterone and he said because everything measured right he was not going to test.

I'm gonna keep praying for a strong heartbeat at 7+1.

I want to thank you all for your messages, I was a mess this morning + the power outage. It's such a great support group. I havent read everyone update from today, so I'm gonna go read and come back

MamaBish

So glad everything went well @jolydan

SaraC381

Good to hear @jolydan!

Serpica

Yay for power @jolydan!! 

Welcome @tennisbabymama