PGAL Check-In --- 12/7

BostonBaby1

Happy Monday ladies.

How is everyone doing? What's the plan for the week? Appointments, milestones, r/r/s?

fantasticmrsfox

Thanks for starting this.

I am panicking right now because I'm not nauseous like I have been and I'm having mild cramps. I don't know what I'll do if something happens. I hope I'm just over reacting!

BostonBaby1

AB34 said:

Thanks for starting this.

I am panicking right now because I'm not nauseous like I have been and I'm having mild cramps. I don't know what I'll do if something happens. I hope I'm just over reacting!

How far along are you? At around eight weeks, the placenta starts taking over most of the hormone though that your body has been dealing with on it's own previously. It's not uncommon for a reduction of symptoms around this time. Either way, it's hard for those of us that are PGAL not to panic over things like that. (((Hugs)))

fantasticmrsfox

@BostonBaby1 thank you!
I'm 9 weeks 1 day. It would just surprise me since I couldn't keep anything down just a few days ago. That would be awesome though! I'm hoping my medicine from yesterday is just lasting longer. I'm going to be a paranoid TP watcher today

megstervt

@AB34, not sure what you are taking for meds.  I'm taking diclegis and find that I actually feel better the second day.  I take it at night and the next day I feel really drowsy and yucky, day 2 I feel pretty great.

 

I'm doing well.  Mentally and physically tired from the ER trip last night and then not sleeping great.  My OB called this morning and said they read the ultrasound and agreed with the ER that everything looks healthy and good.  Baby M is measuring slightly ahead at 7+3 (which actually lines up perfectly with my early ovulation) and has good fluid around it. 

Non-baby related - my DH has some swelling and pain in his chest/pec area.  He's actually going to go to the ER this afternoon and wants me to go with him to get it checked out.  I'm trying not to worry, but of course am thinking worst case scenario.

Thanks again for all your thoughts yesterday.  It really hit me how much I am relying on you all for support.  Creepy internet hugs for everyone!

BostonBaby1

@megstervt Yay for great u/s results but I'm so sorry about all of the stress. T&Ps for your DH. Please update us?

fantasticmrsfox

@megstervt that's so scary! Glad the baby is healthy and hope your DH is okay!

tennisbabymama

So happy for you @megstervt You were on my mind a lot last night waiting for an update! Glad to hear all is well.


Ladies, sorry I've been a bit quiet on the board lately. Not sure if it's exhaustion or what, but it suddenly takes a lot out of me to even pick up my phone. So lame. But I welcome any and all systems! 7 weeks today. Last pregnancy I made it to 8 weeks then started bleeding and got an US where we found baby wasn't growing past 6 w 3 d. My 6 week ultrasound looked good so I'm just trying to hang in there the next week then maybe I can breathe a bit. 1 week from tomorrow is my next scan.

Stay strong mamas! Thinking of you all!

jlgriff11

 

Besides having a major headache today, I've felt great the last few days. I'm 10 w 2 d now and think mostly my morning sickness has started to even out with my hormones. I still have waves, but not all day. Exhaustion is still here. 

I have my first appointment with an actual doctor on Thursday at nine. I'm not sure if I'll have another scan or just a heartbeat listen or what, idk. We'll see! I'm exited now but will get more nervous the closer we get I'm sure.

MamaBish

Glad to see some good updates!

Had a rough weekend with worrying but I'm doing ok right now. Have a therapist appointment on Wednesday so hopefully she can help with some calming tactics. I'm also hoping she can help me get an earlier scan to check on things. I hate the thought of waiting so long for a scan but don't want to be an alarmist. Especially when I have this reminder of the horrible nausea. I really hope it is a good sign.

BostonBaby1

@MamaBish (((hugs))) I'm sorry you're having so much anxiety. Hopefully the therapist will have effective advice. When is your first scan scheduled for?

KCKeller

Everything over here is pretty good, still sleepy and lazy. The worst part seems to be breaking out like I am 16 again and this rash I have developed on my chest...

mnkenned

Yesterday I felt FANTASTIC and even went out to dinner with DH and ate a decent amount. Of course I was a little nervous that my symptoms lessened but tried to enjoy the respite and today the nausea is back in full force. I also feel like the B6 works the following day, so trying to take it daily. I've found that iced green tea with honey is a great morning caffeine boost and not too tough on the stomach.

Agree with the acne and fatigue. I feel like I do about two hours of activity and could seriously go straight back to bed.

winnie1122

I'm so excited to have made it to week 10!!!!! My last three have ended before I got to 10 wks and my first one I got to 11wks but the baby had stopped growing at 9 (mmc), so I think this is definitely a milestone for me. Still nervous for my U/S at 12wks and hoping that baby is still growing well in there, but I'm just happy to be here right now. 

Went in for my prenatal work-up and the MaterniT21 blood work today, so I'm looking forward to getting some results in the next couple weeks and a more detailed look at baby's health. They took so many tubes of blood though, so I'm wiped out now. Nausea has been better, haven't actually puked since Wednesday, but my appetite is still very low. Oh well. Maybe it will keep me from gaining too much in the first tri. 

Glad everyone seems to still be hanging in there! Hope we get a lot of good news this week! 

carrieandr

I'm 6w1d, which is when my first baby stopped growing. I have an u/s on Friday at 6w5d, so if I measure on track, I'll be farther than I've ever been. (Successfully, anyway. Had a d&e at 11 weeks.) I hope @mnkenned is right about the day after B6 because I started taking it today. And I'm trying unisom tonight for the first time. I'm super excited for bedtime. I hope it helps me sleep through the night. I've been waking up around 3 or 4am with nausea and I can't fall back to sleep. Even with the help of the crackers on my nightstand.

mkl1010

@megstervt so happy to hear everything is ok! Thinking of you and your DH and sending positive vibes!

@MamaBish I am totally with you on the worry front. Wish I had a crystal ball where I could see the LO at all times and know everything is ok. Hopefully you will be able to get an earlier scan!

I am doing ok- anxiously awaiting my first U/S next week. In my last pregnancy, this was where we found out that the baby had stop developing, so I am a nervous wreck waiting for it this time around. Luckily DH can work from home so he'll be able to come with me.

This week I'm going to focus on positivity by making appointments to tour the two hospitals my OB delivers out of. I know it's a little early, but for insurance purposes, we have to make a decision by the end of the year. I am excited for this step in the journey!

fleurdelakeview

I'm 9w4d but I don't take much comfort from that because when I went in last time at 8+ I was only measuring at 6 weeks. My first appointment is Friday and I was excited last week but today I'm just so, so scared and anxious. I haven't told anyone besides my husband so I'm terrified of finding out it's a MMC like last time and having to explain to my work and everyone what is going on. I just don't think I can handle that right now.

I'm trying to think positive - I've felt worse in the past three days than I have during either pregnancy so I'm trying to tell myself that's a good sign but it's hard. Hopefully it all goes well... I just feel like until we are past it, I will be thinking about it all the time.

samantha1206

I've been doing alright. Since I had a scan I've been feeling less anxious but it came back this afternoon when i realized I haven't had any nausea since this morning. I guess to me the sore back, exhaustion and peeing aren't good enough. I go back to th dr a week from Wednesday and I think we are check my little nugget's sweet heartbeat

TiffRox81

Going through to motions! I had a doctor appointment scheduled for tomorrow but I have to reschedule because my doctor has the flu. I also gave the 12-week scan group another call as I haven't gotten a scheduling call from them as I expected. These poor people, they're probably all very "over" my Johnny on the spot attitude. Hopefully I can schedule both for the same day and use one vacation day at work!!

AL_TwinCities

It's good to see some positive updates! @MamaBish I'm sorry you had a rough weekend. I hope you have a great appointment on Wednesday and can get in early for your appointment.

@winnie1122 yay for passing milestones!! I passed my previous loss day last week and it feels great to be past it!

@CarrieandRoy FX for a good night's sleep! I've been waking up at 3 or 4 am too, but I've been waking up super hungry instead of nauseous. I swear I've put on a few pounds already.

@TiffRox81 it's so strange your clinic won't just schedule you a little ways out. I've never heard of a doctor calling the patient for an appointment. Weird.

I'm doing well at 6+3 - not sick (but that makes me nervous...trying not to dwell on it) just sore boobs and constantly hungry. We have our first appointment with our midwives and the first US on Wednesday. I never made it this far before, so I'm happy to still be here! FX everything continues to be smooth sailing for everyone!

msuzannah

I think this might be my first time checking in... I have awful pregnancy brain and will go to do something and forget! Things here are going well as far as I can tell! I'm a nervous wreck most of the time but I keep reminding myself that nothing has happened to make me think I've had a miscarriage. I had a doctors appointment today and my nasty bladder infection is gone!! I was feeling nervous because they couldn't hear a heartbeat with the Doppler today but after some research it looks like it's pretty normal to not hear anything yet (I'm 10w3d). I'm glad to hear that so many of you are doing well!!

LilLambie

I had my first scan today I went to the er because I had horrid cramping so freaked out. According to when the opks said I ovulated, I should be 6 weeks 1 day. Bean measured 5 weeks 4 days, but has a yolk sac, fetal pole and a heart beat! Soo excited.

Plus my morning sickness went from vomiting once a day to vomiting 6 times and counting so far today. Woo for me.

@TiffRox81 the maternal unit I'm going through know me by voice. Yet I still don't have an appointment aghh.

@AL_TwinCities fingers crossed for you.

lillebowski23

Heyo! This week I have an NT scan and Cell-free DNA testing for Downs and other chromosomal issues. I am a little nervous but won't get results for about a week after the test.
My DH is trying to "set things up around the house so we'll be ready for baby" and I'm all like "HURL zzzzzzzzz!" I get a little sad because I feel like he's pushing me but I pretty much feel like ass most of the time.
9w6d today and I have good days and bad days!

TiffRox81

@AL_TwinCities Sorry that may not have been clear - I got a message about the cancellation of my regular doctor appointment. I have to call back to reschedule. On a separate note, I left a message for the clinc that does the 12 week testing. Im hoping I can align the two and take one sick day. We'll see.

@LilLambie I'm pretty sure my office knows me too! lol

jolydan

@MamaBish hope you are feeling a little better and that your appointment tomorrow helps Being a little more at peace. Creepy Internet hugs

@AL_TwinCities praying for a good ultrasound for you tomorrow!

@LilLambie the nurses at my office know me as "the girl with the cute accent" the joy of being high risks!

I may or may not have let my nausea get bad just because I was freaking out that my symptoms were mild today. I had a little bit of yellow spotting (nothing worrisome at all) and got freaked out... Can we be July soon??

BostonBaby1

@jolydan now I'm going to be forever curious about what type of accent you have. Sigh. I'll live.

@AL_TwinCities @MamaBish Fx for great appointments.

I've got yet another ultrasound on Thursday early afternoon and definitely nervous, like I am every week.

jolydan

@BostonBaby1 I'm French Canadian so I have a "Montreal accent" you can clearly tell I'm not from the US

ETA: it's usually followed by people using their limited French knowledge and I think it's cute!

BostonBaby1

jolydan said:

@BostonBaby1 I'm French Canadian so I have a "Montreal accent" you can clearly tell I'm not from the US

ETA: it's usually followed by people using their limited French knowledge and I think it's cute!

Merci beaucoup, eh?

Deepoet

Hi. I am new to this group. I waited till we had an u/s and saw a heartbeat. Last time I joined after the BFP and then had a miscarriage a week later. We told our immediate family yesterday after the u/s now I am more paranoid. I also have a crappy cold that is making me feel worse. Coughing nauseous and exhausted. But we saw a perfect heartbeat yesterday so I feel hopeful!

MamaBish

Thanks to all for the best wishes!

@BostonBaby1 my first appt is dec 30th. I will be almost 11 weeks by then. Seems so late for a first appt. luckily I was able to get the same midwife who delivered dd so I won't have to explain my whole history.

Sending positive thoughts to all for your appts and scans!

BostonBaby1

@MamaBish Yes, that does seem like a long time for you to wait for an appointment! But I'm glad that you'll get the same midwife. That's reassuring and hopefully will bring you some comfort. Did the other appointment go well today?

heim0117

Glad to hear all of the good news from
Everyone. I am anxious for my appt on Thursday. We lost our last baby at 10 weeks, but it stopped growing between 7-8. I'm at 9+ days now. Just want to see a heartbeat!

MamaBish

@BostonBaby1 appt is tomorrow

Becky&James

I have an appointment to finally get a due date tomorrow. I am hoping and praying everything is fine. It's been two weeks since our last appointment at late 5 early 6. A lot can change in two weeks! God please let that little heart still be beating!

BostonBaby1

MamaBish said:

@BostonBaby1 appt is tomorrow

Argh!!! I knew that but all day I've been thinking it is Wednesday. I swear I'm not as stupid as I sound. I hope it goes well tomorrow then!

Prayers and everything crossed that all appointments tomorrow go well!

tennisbabymama

Thoughts going out to you @MamaBish !!!

megstervt

Just went to use the bathroom and found a lot of brown blood.  It's a lot more than on Sunday.  Called my doctor, waiting for a call back (the office doesn't open until 10 today).  I have a really bad feeling.

fantasticmrsfox

megstervt said:

Just went to use the bathroom and found a lot of brown blood.  It's a lot more than on Sunday.  Called my doctor, waiting for a call back (the office doesn't open until 10 today).  I have a really bad feeling.

Praying that it's nothing! Hugs!

SaraC381

Glad to see some good news on this thread!

@megstervt, hope everything turns out ok!  Lots of prayers to you.

I'm just in hurry up and wait mode.  Next appointment with the perinatologist is Dec 23rd.  I had my blood drawn for the Harmony testing last Friday, so we're hoping to hear the results (with gender!) before Christmas.  Other than that, I posted a picture of our fireplace with mine and my husband's stockings along with three others.  Only two people texted me to ask if I was pregnant.  Everyone else just left a "That looks nice" comment or thought the third stocking was for our little girl that we lost back in the summer.  I'm not making a big deal about announcing.  Just whoever gets it, gets it.  

jolydan

@megstervt praying for you. Brown blood is old blood so maybe some left over from Sunday that your body had an hard time getting rid of?? You had a strong heartbeat on Sunday right?? Try focussing on that.... hugs

megstervt

I actually don't know about the heartbeat.  I wasn't able to see the screen and the ultrasound technician and doctors didn't say anything about it.  I guess I had just assumed it was fine since they said I was measuring 7+3 and everything looked good.  Blah