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July 2016 Moms
BostonBaby1
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4/18/16 PGAL Check-In
BostonBaby1
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Hi ladies.
Status Update: Weeks + Days
What's up next: Appointments, milestones, etc.
Rants/Raves/Symptoms:
GTKY: do you plan on acknowledging (or have you already during announcement) your previous loss(es)? If so, how so?
Status Update: Weeks + Days
What's up next: Appointments, milestones, etc.
Rants/Raves/Symptoms:
GTKY: do you plan on acknowledging (or have you already during announcement) your previous loss(es)? If so, how so?
Re: 4/18/16 PGAL Check-In
What's up next: Regular doctor's appointment today (follow up on blood tests from last time, thyroid tests this time) and high risk OB appointment on Wednesday plus an ultrasound.
Rants/Raves/Symptoms: Sleep has been a little disjointed. My right hip has been bothering me since I moved so I'm sure that's part of it. I'm going to make a chiropractor appointment and see if that helps. Stretches and a prenatal massage did not.
Yesterday we received dressers for the nursery. They've been in my family for a while so it was quite a nice gift, we just need to refinish them.
GTKY: I'm not sure. I've found I'm more emotional about my previous three losses than I was before. I acknowledge them in conversations with people, as well as how long it took to get this far but I don't see it included in a public announcement. I also haven't done an announcement that I am pregnant I've just told some friends and family. We will see what my husband and I are feeling when he's born
29+4
What's up next: Appointments, milestones, etc.
Appt next week. I'll meet one of the other doctors in the group who might deliver if my regular OB is not on call when I go to the hospital. She set me up to meet all three of the others before my due date so I wouldn't deliver with a stranger, which I thought was nice.
Rants/Raves/Symptoms:
I chaperoned a college visit field trip with our freshmen on Friday and it about killed me. Who knew walking was such a strenuous activity?! I felt like I had run a marathon and it took all weekend to recover. Lol. Baby has moved into my ribs a bit and keeps cervix punching me, so that's pleasant. This weather has been so nice that it has helped my mood and energy level a lot.
GTKY: do you plan on acknowledging (or have you already during announcement) your previous loss(es)? If so, how so?
We've been very private about our previous losses and only 2 or 3 people actually know about all four losses. Some know that we've had losses, but not much else. It's not that I don't want anyone to know, but my husband and I (especially my husband) are very private grievers and aren't great about being open like that. Plus I struggle a lot with comments that are meant to comfort but end up downplaying the value of the little ones we've lost. We didn't do a big social media announcement because I don't know how many of my FB friends are dealing with infertility and loss and I feel weird announcing this one without acknowledging the struggle it took to get here. Which I don't know if I can do. So short answer, no idea. I guess we did acknowledge our losses when we announced to our church (which is only a group of 12, so not a big announcement or anything). They knew a little bit about our struggle before we got pregnant with this one though.
27+3
What's up next: Appointments, milestones, etc.
GD Test on Wednesday, hoping everything turns out well! Also, just hit the 3rd trimester, I can believe 2/3rds of my pregnancy is done, there's is only a little under 13 weeks to go!
Rants/Raves/Symptoms:
Yesterday I feel I was hit with a bunch of symptoms at once, RLP, Braxton-Hicks, Headache.... I still have the headache as of now, I hope these are not what I have to look forward to for all of the 3rd trimester.
GTKY: do you plan on acknowledging (or have you already during announcement) your previous loss(es)? If so, how so?
What's up next: Appointments, milestones, etc. Waiting for GD test results this week, praying that I passed. Had my appt on Thursday. Placenta has moved up to where it needs to be from my last appt and they were able to get all the measurements they needed that we were not able to get at my last appt. I'm off pelvic rest, woohoo! Next appt is in 4 weeks and then I go to every 2 weeks.
Rants/Raves/Symptoms: Heartburn is killing me these past few nights. I had never experienced it before until I got pregnant. It only goes into full on effect when I am sleeping. I have been taking a Zantac before as a preventative but lately it has not been working making sleeping very tough. Last night I had to prop myself up on a ton of pillows just to be able to sleep. Have some chest pain and sore throat this morning. I am thinking its from the heartburn and the fact that I have the fan on full blast and sleeping propped up on my back with my mouth wide open (super attractive lol). Still dealing with tons of swelling in my feet as well. It was the worse I ever seen it on Friday after I took my shoes off from being at work all day. I was actually a bit scared. My husband massaged them and then I propped them up for the rest of the evening
GTKY: do you plan on acknowledging (or have you already during announcement) your previous loss(es)? If so, how so? Back in October I made a post during pregnancy loss awareness month. I posted acknowledging the loss I had experienced 3 years prior and never shared. I poured my heart out into this post. No one knew about it except for close friends and family as we never announced it on Facebook. It took a lot for me to want to post it and I was glad I did. I had received so much feedback from others that had went through the same thing and I had no idea. The messages in my inbox and the comments were so comforting. By me posting I had also helped others who had experienced the same thing, friends had thanked me for sharing and it gave them the courage to share their story as well. Little would I have imagined or known that one month later after posting my story we would find out that we are pregnant and are now on this beautiful journey of welcoming our sweet rainbow baby into this world soon.
Me: 31 & Husband: 40
Married: November 2014
What's up next: Appointments, milestones, etc: OB check-in in 2 weeks.
Rants/Raves/Symptoms: Carpal tunnel like crazy. Of course this week is my office paperwork week so I'm spending all 40+ hours this week at my desk typing and writing, should be AWESOME for that pain. I raked the front yard Friday afternoon and paid for that dearly over the weekend. I expected to be sore, but it was awful. Other than that I'm feeling good which I am VERY thankful for after the hell that was 1st tri
GTKY: do you plan on acknowledging (or have you already during announcement) your previous loss(es)? If so, how so? Like @lynna813 I made a FB post in October about my loss. It was really incredible to read how many of my friends had experienced loss(es) as well, many of whom I didn't know about. Other than that I will bring it up in conversation with others when it makes sense. The anniversary of the loss is in June so I will likely do something private/personal around that time. My loss was very early (chemical pregnancy); sometimes I struggle with it being/feeling different than a later loss. I really wrestle with those emotions and questions at times.
Married: October 2014
TTC #1 since September 2015
What's up next: Appointments, milestones, etc.: next tuesday rhogam shot and thursday is I attend another Sonogram class with Northampton Community College for students to learn the anatomy of baby boy! So excited to see how big he has gotten in here.
Rants/Raves/Symptoms: SYMPTOMS! My ribs on the right side are unrelenting....i do recommended stretches but that's pretty temporary. HOLY HELL
GTKY: do you plan on acknowledging (or have you already during announcement) your previous loss(es)? If so, how so? my heart goes out to all the ladies who have experienced a loss.
What's up next: Appointments, milestones, etc.: Appointment on Thursday for an extra ultrasound and a regular check-in, I'm excited... A little nervous since the ultrasound is because I traveled to the Caribbean in december/january... So there is a small chance that they could find something... But I went right before the zika outbreak so crossing fingers this ultrasound will just be a good opportunity for reassurance. Also this week we're finally going to start ordering furniture because time is going fast !!!
Rants/Raves/Symptoms: Legs continue to be crampy but not as bad as a few weeks ago. Definitely losing strength in upper body, but continuing to make it to prenatal yoga once a week so far. Feet are definitely swollen, I hear you @Lynna813 it can be a little scary... I've noticed it's a little better if I've taken a real walk (20min+) during the day. Except getting a lot of walking in is getting a little uncomfortable, but I should try to keep it up especially because my weight is increasing faster than ideal. Also random rant: my Crane humidifier stopped working even though I just bought it so I'm really annoyed about that; I can tell I'm not sleeping as well. Also it would be great if my cats could shut up at night
GTKY: do you plan on acknowledging (or have you already during announcement) your previous loss(es)? If so, how so? I didn't make a public announcement about my pregnancy. I told people in person only. My friends and family of course know about the loss, as well as my closest coworkers, but not quite everyone. I do think I want to include something on our announcement that would make someone who is waiting for their rainbow feel a little less alone when receiving a birth announcement, if that makes sense. I don't think I'd mention the loss directly, but I'd like to include some kind of acknowledgement that this process is hard for so many couples, and something hopeful. So I'm not sure yet, but yeah I know that I'm going to try to be as sensitive as possible to whomever might be out there struggling. Even just writing this makes me uncomfortable as I'm writing as though I know things are going to be ok, but little by little it's getting easier to assume that they might be!
What's up next: GTT this morning. Had to work hard not to throw it up! Growth scan went well last Friday. No other appts this week.
Rants/Raves/Symptoms: the cankles are fun, I never knew my socks could have muffin tops
GTKY: do you plan on acknowledging (or have you already during announcement) your previous loss(es)? If so, how so?
My past pregnancy and loss were public knowledge, so I have been very open about it. Anyone who knows me knows about it. I plan to have this baby's announcement cards feature a photo with rainbow inspiration
What's up next: no appointments til next month
R/R/S: just having a hard time sleeping but that seems to be a common problem at this point
GTKY: we don't plan to announce losses when this baby is born. They were difficult times and we mourned them but now we are focused on this baby. We have had questions about the age gap and have told those that ask but other than that, it's too personal for us.
What's Next: MFM and u/s on Thursday
R/R/S: Sore. Literally everything has been aching for 2 days. 3rd Tri should get interesting. The PSD is literally a pain in the crotch but I am happy to report that we finally bought a few baby items including a bassinet. Not much, but it was still a huge step for us. We decided against making a registry though. For us, the stress isn't worth the completion coupon.
GTKY: We didn't and won't announce on social media. I do mention the losses depending upon with whom I am speaking. I wanted to ask this question because I always find it awkward when people ask, "Is this your first?" I find myself saying, "It will be our first baby at home." I think most people don't pick up on it but some do. I haven't decided what to do on the birth announcements yet. I mean, a lot of my family doesn't even know that we are expecting. I really like @MamaBish idea of the rainbow theme.
What's up next: OB appt 5/3
Rants/Raves/Symptoms: I had a hard time sleeping last night but I hope that's a one time thing. I could not get comfortable. Still dealing with the swollen feet. I agree with @Serpica when I work out or exercise it really helps. What I've been doing last week is doing this daily challenge on my fit bit where during the working hours of 9-5 I have to get 250+ steps in during every hour. It pushes me to make sure I'm not just sitting for long periods of time.
GTKY: I'm not sure. The anniversary of our loss is coming up this week. On 4/20/15 I found out our baby had stopped growing. On 4/22/15 I had my D&C. I'm not sure what to do. It's really hard thinking about our baby and how he/she would have been born around November. I think my husband tries not to think about it. It makes me really sad and I'm not entirely sure how to deal with it. I'm so thrilled to be having this baby but that doesn't take away any of the pain that I feel when I think about our previous loss. It still hurts.
The theme of our baby shower is rain/rainbow because this is our rainbow baby. Even though we never got to meet our first baby, we still remember him/her. I'm not sure anyone knows this other than my best friend who is planning my shower. I'm not sure how to acknowledge our loss during our shower either.
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@BostonBaby1 I'm excited to hear you purchased a few items for baby!
Status Update: 29+2 -- Sometimes I still cannot believe I'm here!!!
What's up next: Regular doctor appointment Friday. Started the every two-week appointments. Classes next week!
Rants/Raves/Symptoms: Well I'm embarrassed to admit I just discovered the nerve pain I've been feeling is what's called sciatica, lol. By the end of the day, I'm definitely feeling all that!! I tried my first epsom salt bath and plan to continue those every few days or so!! Freaking insomnia is annoying!!! ANYTHING wakes me up and getting back to sleep is a real challenge. Baby doesn't seem to love me sleeping on my side. I get a lot of kicks and punches all night.
GTKY: do you plan on acknowledging (or have you already during announcement) your previous loss(es)? If so, how so? No, I don't plan to do any formal/public announcement. Like other posters have said, we're also private people. I've told a handful of good friends, and that's it. None of our family knows!! I know other friends have made their own assumptions about "what's taken us so long." I've gotten a lot of, Oh you just weren't sure if you wanted kids? Finally ready to settle down? I guess our answer up until now of, if it happens it happens was too open ended. I am PRAYING I'm not a blubbering mess at my shower because the people that do know are SO excited for us and it's really been so very humbling.
Status Update: Weeks + Days
29+2
What's up next: Appointments, milestones, etc.
Newborn care class tomorrow, 30 week appt next week, waiting on my GD screen results which I am nervous about but trying not to think about.
Rants/Raves/Symptoms:
The heartburn/reflux situation is hell. I've never experienced anything like it. BUT any one else suffering from the burn, I swear by Apple cider vinegar now! Tums was not cutting it but if I mix a tbsp of ACV with water and drink it when I feel it coming on, or before I eat something I know might cause it and before I go to bed and it really helps.
Also, everything hurts! I'm so exhausted! Third tri has come in with a BANG and it does not appear it will be easy. But I love feeling and watching him squirm and wiggle around, even if he is smashing my bladder.
GTKY: do you plan on acknowledging (or have you already during announcement) your previous loss(es)? If so, how so?
I don't know, my husband and I both have been very private about our loss. Some friends and family know but I can't see myself opening up completely about it.
What's up next: I had my appointment yesterday, along with a growth ultrasound! Another in 2 weeks. All of my appointments until the start of appointments every week, where scheduled yesterdayday. Including another ultrasound.
Rants/Raves/Symptoms: They said as of yesterday, Lincoln weighs 3lbs 7.5ozs, placing him in the 97th percentile! They said between his consistant growth and GD, they look for him to weigh a minimum 8lbs. (Which would be pretty normal for our families) Dr was super pleased that despite GD, my numbers are pretty awesome (usually even on the low side) with very little change and no meds. (Was pretty worried about this, diabetes is rampant in my family. So I was worried about controlling it) This past week is the first real foot/ankle swelling. I found it amusing, until it got uncomfortable lol
GTKY: We were open and public with all our losses (especially since we started doing care packages) and our house has many things out to honor them daily. We hadn't honestly talked about doing the announcement in any form. (Another slipped my mind thing during pregnancy), so I suppose that is something to think about. Although I have a feeling DH will want to center everything around new beginnings and Lincoln, I love the incorporating the rainbow theme etc as a nod to them.
Edit because I left my phone sit and it took all my spaces/page breaks out
Married: October 2014
TTC #1 since September 2015
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/parenting/wp/2016/04/19/what-to-expect-during-a-pregnancy-after-a-pregnancy-loss-an-illustrated-guide/
Dead on for me for months 1-6 and start of 7. Thanks for sharing!
Married: October 2014
TTC #1 since September 2015
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days like this are so hard. Keep busy and be gentle with yourself
Married: October 2014
TTC #1 since September 2015
Good morning ladies! I went to the doctors(OB) yesterday for a cold I cant seem to shake. Horrible cough and runny nose. Doctor prescribed me a Zpack and told me to take Mucinex DM. I started taking it yesterday but PGAL brain gets the best of me and I feel the medicines will do something to my sweet baby
However, yesterday was the first time I have felt her move so much in one day it was such a relief! Almost, like "Mom its ok I am here and you need to get better" So that helps me some 
I also found out yesterday I failed the 1hr GD testing by 4pts and I go back Monday to take the 3hr testing. 
@kellyj103 Extra hugs for you today. I didn't log on yesterday
Me: 31 & Husband: 40
Married: November 2014
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@Kellyj103 Those milestones are so difficult, glad you got through it and are feeling a bit better
@Lynna813 sorry you have to retake the GD test... good luck monday I hope it goes by as fast as possible...
My extra ultrasound went well yesterday, no signs of zika of any kind... phew! She's above average in weight (3.5lbs already apparently) so that was fun to learn. And we got a cute but slightly creepy 3D picture of her face!! Also my doc did not shame me about my fast weight gain, that was a relief... I hope everyone has a nice weekend
this is the place for Rainbow Baby check in right? I found this link from an other board about them.
Status Update: Weeks + Days
27 weeks and 6 days.
What's up next: Appointments, milestones, etc.
Starting the 9th of May I will have Ultrasound and Monitoring (I forget what it's called) every two weeks to make sure baby is okay. They are not sure why our first little one passed away at 32 weeks and 5 days, so they are being extra cautions and luckily the DR.'s office is right across the street from the hospital so if anything happens I can be in a hospital in less then 5 minutes.
Rants/Raves/Symptoms:
Rants/Raves: Dear people........STOP COMMENTING ON HOW BIG I AM OR THAT MY BABY MUST BE BIG!!!!
Dear mechanic, learn to do your job instead of trying to get a big sale!
Symptoms: Dear Hips....of you could just stop causing me pain in the morning that would be great, it's hard enough to get out of bed with a baby bump, I don't need you casting your lot in
Dear bladder, if you could stop filling up so much and then adding to my hip pain in the morning that would be very nice.
GTKY: do you plan on acknowledging (or have you already during announcement) your previous loss(es)? If so, how so?
Im not sure if I know how to answer this really....maybe it's just pregnancy brain or b/c I am doing this at work in between calls (my job for the moment unfortunately
We talk about our Danny a lot, when people ask I try to humanize him as much as possible to make them understand that he IS one of my children. That he is not less of a child just because he was not born alive.