12/14 PGAL Check-In

BostonBaby1

1- Status Update weeks+days

2- What's up next? Appointments/milestones/etc.

3- R/R/S Rants, Raves, Symptoms. What's been going on physically or emotionally?

Hopefully everyone had a good week.

BostonBaby1

1- Status Update

9+6

2- What's up next? Appointments/milestones/etc.

Yet another u/s on Thursday. Hopefully I can find a way to keep my anxiety down. I don't need a repeat of my near panic attack pre-u/s. Might try to get in an acupuncture appointment. Will see my therapist tomorrow. Also, my dd for my twins is coming up on 12/18. This also is hopefully my first OB appt.

3- R/R/S Rants, Raves, Symptoms. What's been going on physically or emotionally?

Very sore boobs, exhaustion, nerves. Little uncomfortable but I'll happily take it!

AL_TwinCities

Hugs @BostonBaby1. You have been through so much - I hope your therapy appt and acupuncture can help you get through this milestone.

1. 7+3

2. Telling my family finally at Christmas! And my first prenatal appointment (blood draws, physical exam, etc.) the week after Christmas.

3. Some nausea, fatigue, going to have to go bra shopping soon to get some non-underwire soft stretchy bras... Doing good emotionally - I am proud of myself and how I've been able to start enjoying this pregnancy. We set up the pack n play we got with Black Friday Kohls cash and used it to test how much space a crib would take up in our guest bedroom. We should be able to keep the full bed in there - I am guessing we will be happy to have that bed for late night feedings!

samantha1206

1- Status Update weeks+days
7 weeks 5 days

2- What's up next? Appointments/milestones/etc.
My first scheduled appointment is Wednesday. I go from being super excited to nervous that we won't be where we should be.

3- R/R/S Rants, Raves, Symptoms. What's been going on physically or emotionally?
I've been nauseated and exhausted and quite honestly depressed. But I am trying to hang in there. Hopefully Wednesday will make me feel better.

didi0308

1- Status Update weeks+days

8+2

2- What's up next? Appointments/milestones/etc.

Ultrasound on Thurssday with the RE and then I graduate to my OB! We will be announcing to family on Christmas Eve

3- R/R/S Rants, Raves, Symptoms. What's been going on physically or emotionally?

Freaking out a little that I'll have a month in between the RE and OB. When I called to make an appointment they said they wait 4 weeks. I know this is normal and I won't be having weekly scans but the wait is going to kill me!

Deepoet

1- 8 weeks
2- milestones - none this week next appointment is1/5
3- still having spotting and bleeding. Called the on call doc this weekend and all he said was I should sit tight till Monday because there is nothing they can do anyway. Which I already knew but still a better bed side manner and a little sensitivity would be nice. I am hoping that the bleeding and spotting is just the bleed they found on the u/s. Have also been getting a lot of cramping but only on the right side. I will call my doc this morning. Maybe she will send me for another u/s.
All I want for Christmas is this pregnancy to continue heathly!!

mrsmommya

7+1 finally!!

I have my u/s today. Not sure if it will be an appt. as well or just the u/s. I have had extreme anxiety about this appt. and very emotional. We are also announcing to family on Christmas.

Sore nipples and what I am hoping was indigestion last night and not cramping.

Weville

1. 10w5d

2. Appointment tomorrow. I go every two weeks and my doctor is amazing. I am really looking forward to another ultrasound but so nervous at the same time. So very glad the appointment is in the morning so I can enjoy the rest of the day.

3. Nausea is not as severe. I've also gotten better at my snack packing for the day and the subway ride so that helps (I didn't realize motion sickness on a subway could be a thing). Still tired but again not quite as bad as previously.

Hope everyone has an anxiety free day and good appointments!

SaraC381

11w3d

My next appointment is next Wednesday on the 23rd.  Looking forward to another ultrasound, just not the bill for it!

I have been fairly symptom free this pregnancy...except for being incredibly tired.  The due date for our little girl just passed over the weekend.  It was a little bittersweet as it was also my husband's birthday.  I had already picked out and ordered fabric for her room.  I'll be starting a quilt right after Christmas for myself using her fabric. 

Looking forward to crossing into the 2nd trimester soon!  Good luck to everyone who has appointments and ultrasounds this week!

AL_TwinCities

@Deepoet I'm sorry for the stress you have gone through this weekend. I hope you have a good call with your doctor and that your follow-up is promising (whether it be an US, bloodwork, etc.). Hugs.

babycompton15

1- Status Update weeks+days. 10w3d

2- What's up next?
Finally have my first ultrasound tomorrow !!!!! I'm so excited and cannot wait to see what he/she looks like. It's been such a long 7 week wait!! And it's finally here.


3- R/R/S Rants, Raves, Symptoms. What's been going on physically or emotionally? I've had horrible time with nausea and acid reflux. Get it almost after everything I eat. The OB nurses at my practice just told me that I can start Zantac so hopefully that'll help. I'm also moody according to my Fiancé. My anxiety is slightly worse than it was prior to pregnancy plus that on top of the restless leg is driving me crazy at night!

megstervt

1- 8+1

2- First OB appointment is a week from today!  I'm looking forward to actually being able to see the ultrasound since I didn't in the ER and DH being with me.

3- Lots of MS.  The diclegis keeps it at bay, but even after taking the full dose last night I decided to take today from work.  I couldn't deal with sitting in my office all day feeling like I could hurl at any moment.  My breasts are less tender, but still full and my nipples are bigger and puffy which is kind of weirding me out.  Spotting seems to have stopped for now!  Mentally I've been like pendulum.  I go from feeling positive and sure to feeling completely down and like I know this is going to be ripped away at any moment.  I'm trying to take heart in the positive moments and lean on my DH during the down moments.

jolydan

1- Status Update weeks+days: 8 weeks today!

2- What's up next? Appointments/milestones/etc.
my next appointment is only after the holidays. I'm thinking of going to an ultrasound boutique next week before Christmas to have a peak before announcing to our family. We saw the heartbeat at 6+2 and I feel it was a lifetime ago...

3- R/R/S Rants, Raves, Symptoms. What's been going on physically or emotionally? The diclegis seems to be helping with the vomiting but I still have bad dry heaving episodes. Boob soreness goes from mild to bad depending on the day and the exhaustion is real struggle but it's hard to tell if it's from my treatment last Friday. I usually feel really tired after it for a while. Anxiety is still there, can't shake my fear of a MMC

Jonesy217

1- Status Update weeks+days
7w 6d

2- What's up next? Appointments/milestones/etc.
First appt today. Scared/excited/nervous. H couldn't get time off work today so I'm going solo, which only adds to my anxiety. But I'm leaving work early on a Monday which is always a good thing.

3- R/R/S Rants, Raves, Symptoms. What's been going on physically or emotionally?
I've been crazy tired these last couple days and the MS is not my favorite thing. Oh and I'm sick and coughing. Emotionally I'm doing better since the other symptoms are so strong. I'll feel much better after a good appointment today.

mamafox14

1- Status Update weeks+days

11+2

2- What's up next? Appointments/milestones/etc.

I have an appt on wednesday for blood work and to hopefully set up my NT. I'm really hoping my midwife will try the doppler this time so I can hear my little hummingbird and hopefully get that reassurance I need. I want to tell more people around the holidays and be able to enjoy this process openly but I just want to be sure.

3- R/R/S Rants, Raves, Symptoms. What's been going on physically or emotionally?

I've been struggling to get solid sleep at night which is frustrating because then I just want to sleep all day and I feel like I should be more productive. I'm struggling to find a good maternity bra and I might just have to bite the bullet and get one at nordstrom that I can't really afford haha. Oh and the back aches and RLP! I have hyper mobility so my ligaments are already loose and now it feels like my hips and stretching right out of the sockets!

Emotionally, sometimes I feel really positive and then I'll get hit with nerves again. I know I'm pregnant and I have symptoms, but it's hard to shake the anxiety.

Positive thoughts to everyone this week!

Serpica

1- Status Update 

11w2d - it's hard to believe!

2- What's up next? 

Next appointment is 12/23, it still feels far away but it's finally going to come (last appt was a month ago) 

3- R/R/S Rants, Raves, Symptoms. What's been going on physically or emotionally?

Physically I seem to be doing slightly better, so I'm trying to focus on being grateful for that even when I still feel queasy. Still more tired than normal of course (especially with diclegis on top!) but it's been manageable. Emotionally I am doing ok, and I think that this has a lot to do with me deciding to stay on my mood/anxiety medication for this pregnancy. It has really made a huge difference, so even though I have mixed feelings about it, well I can tell that it was probably the right decision for me as I have been doing pretty well (much better than I expected). 

@BostonBaby1 I love acupuncture! I should start doing it again... 

Thinking of everyone with appts this week, keep us posted!

@SaraC381 and @BostonBaby1 Thank you for sharing the milestone of your DDs, I like hearing how people manage it (it will come for me in February, and I'll need to think of something to get through it)

dani1124

1- Status Update weeks+days - 9 weeks 2 days

2- What's up next? Appointments/milestones/etc. - Next is my 12 week appointment January 4th. I am so nervous because that is the appointment where I found out I lost my last pregnancy! I will be a nervous wreck that day! So far I had an ultrasound at 6 wks 2 days and 8 wks 2 days and both were great and on track so I am feeling hopeful!

3- R/R/S Rants, Raves, Symptoms. What's been going on physically or emotionally? I cant eat Mexican food!! Every time I try I feel like I am going to puke! I love Mexican food so this really sucks. Hopefully its only a 1st Trimester thing. I'm tired of being tired!

megstervt

@dani1124 so funny about the Mexican food! That's like one of the few things I can eat and tastes good. Pregnancy is weird

BostonBaby1

@Jonesy217 Everything crossed for a great appointment. What time is it?

jolydan

@Serpica @megstervt @BostonBaby1 (and others on diclegis)???
I started diclegis Friday and I feel I'm on a newborn schedule. So far today I woke up at 9am after sleeping for 10h+, had a little bit of food, went back to sleep at 11am and I just woke up (1pm) and I could sleep some more. Is it normal???

tennisbabymama

1- Status Update weeks+days

8 weeks today!

2- What's up next? Appointments/milestones/etc.

8 week appointment and ultrasound tomorrow. This is when we found out last time we were miscarrying. I'm super scared but hoping for the best. I have no reason to believe something is wrong.

3- R/R/S Rants, Raves, Symptoms. What's been going on physically or emotionally?

Super emotional always. And cranky. Ugh. Still pretty nauseous, I don't throw up though, just always wanting to. Ready for tomorrow afternoon so I can see if we are were we should be after our good 6 week scan...

Edited because pregnancy brain is real

megstervt

@jolydan I'm not sure what you're taking for a dose, but I've found that the drowsiness has gotten better. If I take 2 I find I'm sleepy, but can function. When I first started the first couple days were like what you've described. I've also played around with the dosing and have found that I can get by on 2 every other day or 1 every day. I tend to take 1 a night during the week so I'm less sleepy during the work day and 2 Friday night which gets me through the weekend.

silvers626

1- Status Update weeks+days

10+5

2- What's up next? Appointments/milestones/etc.

Nothing this week. NT ultrasound next week on the 23rd.

3- R/R/S Rants, Raves, Symptoms. What's been going on physically or emotionally?

I thought I was getting over my MS but it was back this weekend with a vengeance. That should reassure me but my sensitive cervix issue is giving me serious anxiety. I was coughing and dry heaving and straining in the washroom a little which are all triggers for bleeding but last night and this morning there has been quite a bit of blood. I'm trying to keep it together and feel positive but I'm just on the brink of a meltdown today at work. I just want to be in my bed. The anxiety is starting to get pretty intense so I'm thinking of asking for a referral to a counselor so I can try and manage it a little better.

To @BostonBaby1 and @SaraC381 Glad you have made it past those difficult milestones. Hugs to you both!

To everyone else struggling with anxiety this week, I hope you all get good news at your next appointments. Hopefully we can all find a way to cope and stay positive.

tennisbabymama

@mrsmommya Thinking of you!! Let us know how your scan goes as you can. Stay strong mama

TiffRox81

Status Update weeks+days
11w 2d

What's up next? Appointments/milestones/etc
Next highlight is the NT test/US on December 24! Perfect timing for Christmas. After that milestone, I think we will feel more comfortable sharing the news. As of right now about 4 people know, and that doesn't include parents and family.

3- R/R/S Rants, Raves, Symptoms. What's been going on physically or emotionally?
Food aversions - the struggle is REAL!! I am mind blown at how few things my body wants to eat at any given time and how often it all changes. I don't have too much to rant about yet. The people that do know have been so awesome and supportive and are genuinely excited for us! I hope that continues as the crowd grows.

Looking forward to hearing about everyone's appointments today!!! Thinking of you!!

nkyokley

1- Status Update weeks+days
9w2d
2- What's up next? Appointments/milestones/etc.
My 12 week US is on 12/30, I'll only be 11w4d but that's the only time they could fit me in before mid-jan due to the Holidays.
3- R/R/S Rants, Raves, Symptoms. What's been going on physically or emotionally?

Boobs are killing me! I've had really off and on nausea, some days I'm totally fine and others I'm hugging the toilet for hours on end. I hate the days I feel great because it makes me so anxious. But then I turn around and hate the days I feel sick bc I'm miserable. Oh to be able to optimistically enjoy a pregnancy...

I think I'll feel much better (mentally) after my next appointment if all goes well.

Deepoet

Thank you so much! Everything worked out. Ultrasound showed perfect exactly 8 weeks and hb was 150!! I am feeling much better!
Thank you all for the support!!

winnie1122

@silvers626 Hang in there! So sorry you've had to deal with all the anxiety-causing bleeding, I hope it starts to calm down so you can feel a little more at ease. Praying for you!

1. Status Update: 11+1

2. What's up next? Appointments/milestones/etc.
My next appointment is 12/21. I'm looking forward to seeing baby again, but also terrified of a MMC. Either way though, I need some definitive knowledge of how everything is going in there. If all is well, I might actually start to relax about this pregnancy and finally make it to a 2nd tri!!! Every day now is a milestone since I've never made it this far. My next due date to pass is in January, but if I'm still pregnant by then, it will make it easier. I tend to try not to think about past due dates, but it always stings to pass one and not be pregnant.

3. R/R/S Rants, Raves, Symptoms. What's been going on physically or emotionally?
Still battling the nausea/no appetite deal. I'd rather not be taking the Zofran, but find that I'm barely functional without it, so I guess I'll keep taking it. I may try a day this weekend without it to see if I'm over the hill since I'll be going into week 12. That way, if it's still really bad, I can afford to be bedridden. :P Bloating has been BAD, I look super pregnant so it's been hard to cover up at school. It may also be the dumb Zofran backing up my colon! That's been annoying. Overall though, symptoms have been manageable and I've figured out how to cope. I go through phases of anxiety, mostly I'm just holding my breath until the U/S next week and/or the results from my MaterniT21 test which should come back soon. All I want for Christmas is a healthy little baby!

Serpica

@jolydan yes that sounds pretty normal... I definitely would have slept throughout the day if I had stayed home the first time I took the diclegis (instead I walked around like a zombie hahaha). I will say that it got better after about a week, a little bit easier every day... I will say that I stuck to 1 at night because I was afraid of feeling too knocked out if I took 2 (which is what my doc had recommended). I hope this works out for you! 

jolydan

Thanks for the diclegis advice! I'm lucky to be at home so I guess I'll just sleep it out!

mrsmommya

@tennisbabymama  Thanks for the thoughts. I was actually hysterical.  So emotional going back into the same room where just 3 months ago they told me my baby was dead.  Baby measured 7 weeks and had a heartbeat of 135.  I was crying so hard when I saw that little heart beating.  I didn't think I would feel better considering I had a good scan at 7 weeks with my loss, but I do.  I feel very positive about this pregnancy and can't wait to announce on Christmas.  I have another appt scheduled for Jan. 5 to see the doc, nurse, and another u/s.  I will be past my point of loss by that time too!

kja2011

1) 11w4d
2) 12 week appointment on Thursday, followed by acupuncture. Will hopefully get Materniti21 results this week
3) super irritable, anxious. Today was my loss milestone. I've had multiple ultrasounds where things have been on track, but my progesterone levels haven't been great, even with supplements (oral, so should reflect in blood tests). I'm excited to stop taking on Thursday, but having thoughts placenta will not have taken over.

BostonBaby1

Yay for great scans!!!

@jolydan I'm also sleeping a lot but truth be told, I'm savoring it. The days I have to wake up early aren't easy but I figure, it's only for a month or so and I'll miss my sleep (hopefully) soon enough if I'm lucky.

@silvers646 I actually had therapy tonight. I find it extremely helpful. Might be worth a try.

Hopefully everyone that has appointments coming up is able to also get great results.

I'm so incredibly grateful for you ladies. Sometimes it helps just to read that others are having the same fears concerns. Praying we all get past them.

Jonesy217

Update: Appointment went great! Measuring right on schedule and got to see the heart flicker like crazy. Next appt is at 12 weeks, so gonna take this emotional high and stretch it through then.
I'm so glad for these check ins and all of you ladies. Reading your joys/fears and knowing that I'm not the only one makes this journey easier.

Praying for great weeks for all!!

mnkenned

1- Status Update weeks+days

7+6

2- What's up next? Appointments/milestones/etc.

Appointment and US tomorrow! DH will actually get to come for this one too. Nervous but excited.

3- R/R/S Rants, Raves, Symptoms. What's been going on physically or emotionally?

The usual - ms getting a little worse, but the big thing is insomnia! I'm SO tired all day, fall right asleep, then wake up at like 1:30am and can't fall back asleep. What gives?! And this acne. Ugh.

miibo

1- Status Update weeks+days
10 weeks today

2- What's up next? Appointments/milestones/etc.
No appts available until the new year, but do have a check up with GP next Monday

3- R/R/S Rants, Raves, Symptoms. What's been going on physically or emotionally?
It's getting close to that same time frame as our loss earlier this year, feeling pretty anxious. Dr sent me for hcg levels at 8 weeks, 9 weeks, and one more for this 10 weeks mark. Just got a call back and my levels from 9 weeks are slightly lower than my levels at 8 weeks...trying to keep positive. Is anyone still measuring hcg levels?

MamaBish

Status update: 8w 4d

Next: appt dec 30th (also allowed to request an US whenever I want to but scared)

R/r/etc: physically, blarg. Tired and pukey. Trying really hard to be thankful for the puking.

My blump is getting really noticeable and I don't know if I will be able to hide it until New Years as planned. I look about 4 months pg.

Emotionally, meh. Having a hard time accepting this as actually happening. I feel like it's just auto guaranteed to not happen but I have nothing to base that on.

I have a hard time actually posting and checking in but I do read each of your posts. Hugs and positive thoughts to all of you!

BostonBaby1

@miibo it makes perfect sense that you're doubling time slows way down at that point. Usually doctors don't check beta after the point where they could see the pregnancy on ultrasound. Unless they think that your levels are dropping.

miibo

@BostonBaby1 Thanks for the reassurance, will try to keep positive. I had some brown spotting from week 5-8 and after my u/s at week 7 (saw a heartbeat, phew) it caused red spotting. To be on the safe side, the Dr suggested to track hcg instead of doing another u/s as it might irritate the cervix further. Hence now we have this late hcg level measuring thing going on.

Hope everyone has a good week of appts ahead!

BostonBaby1

@miibo Maybe this will help?

https://www.betabase.info/chart/doubling/single

destinimom

1- 9 weeks, 5 days

2- Well.. I told my Principal yesterday and he's so happy. I also told the team of teachers I work with and they are so excited. I go to the doc in a week for my first real prenatal visit. At my initial visit, all the doc did was do a sonogram and let us listen to the heartbeat, which was pretty exciting.

3- I've been fighting a horrible cold since last week. I was out all week from work. Doc said I was getting Bronchitis. Back at work this week and I only have 3 more days to go till Winter Break! OHHH YEAHHHH! Been a littl extra queasy these past few mornings, but nothing really to complain about. So excited about telling our family starting next week.