Weekly PGAL check in 6.13.16

ceclarlinetlo

This is a weekly thread for those of us who are pregnant after experiencing loss of any stage (chemical, miscarriage, stillbirth, neonatal) to support one another. 

Please introduce your self if this is your first time participating

Good of luck to those of us with appointments this week!

*If the tags here are something people appreciate here and would like to see continuing please let me know - if so could people put the date of their next appointment in their check in to make it easier to know? 

1. Tell us about yourself (if your first time participating)

2. How are you feeling (pregnancy symptoms)

3. How are you feeling (anxiety wise) 

4. When is your first or next appointment? 

5. Rants/raves/whatever 

6. GTKY: what's you favorite holiday? 

Carly79

2. How are you feeling (pregnancy symptoms) - about the same...nauseous, tired. Comes and goes and seems like the nausea is worse mid morning and at night.

3. How are you feeling (anxiety wise) - Not too bad this week. Would really like to hear or see the little one again but I will have to wait 2 more weeks. I'm flying to Denver next week for work and a little nervous about that. Mainly the flying while feeling like complete crap but I'll just pack lots of snacks so I can keep a full stomach.

4. When is your first or next appointment? Next appointment is with the OB on 6/27. Just a regular appointment, no scan unless there is a reason for one. Hoping to hear the heartbeat.

5. Rants/raves/whatever - We told our families this weekend. It is nice for them to know finally. I have to give a huge shout out to my husband, he has been so wonderful, really helping around the house, cooking dinner, etc. My 18mo is at the cling to mom stage and that is very draining. My DH is pitching in where possible with him too.

6. GTKY: what's you favorite holiday? Christmas. With 2 babies born around Christmas not sure if this will change in the future but I just love everything about it. I love snow on the ground (for Christmas), I love the music, I love the scenery, I love the trees, I love getting together with family.

SquirrelGiggles83

2) My symptoms seem to come and go. Sore, full boobs. Constipation. Nausea. Fatigue. Frequent urination.

3) I'm trying not to, but I'm freaking out a bit with my lessened symptoms. I'm only 6w+5.

4) Going to the ultrasound tech on Wednesday. Fingers crossed that everything looks ok with Baby H. There's no reason it shouldn't, but I'm scared. 

5) Everything? I'm irritable. I think I want to rant about everything, lol.

6) Christmas - I've always loved it. The spirit of the season, decorating, people coming together. By next Christmas many of us will be about as big as a house. Lol

susykat77

@ceclarlinetlo I like the idea of tags! *edited because I tagged the wrong person. pregnancy brain.

2. How are you feeling (pregnancy symptoms) Symptoms (nausea and exhaustion) were in full force last week but seemed to subside over the weekend. Feeling a little nauseous this morning and I guess we'll see if I am exhausted after a full day of work. 

3. How are you feeling (anxiety wise) My anxiety is back. With the symptoms mostly disappearing over the weekend it made me worry again. The MMC thing really messes with me. I went 3 1/2 weeks last time thinking everything was fine and it wasn't. I just want to know that the babe is continuing to grow,

4. When is your first or next appointment? Next appointment is 6/21. I think it is just with the nurse (who I love) but I am going to call today and ask if there is anyway to get an ultrasound that day too. It is probably too early for Doppler, right?

5. Rants/raves/whatever: Rave: I had a really great weekend with my husband. He has really stepped up his game over the last 2 weeks and I am so thankful. Rant: We went on a kid hike with my SIL and her twin boys (that part was wonderful) and the no-see-ums were out in full force. My neck and ears were eaten alive!! This was Saturday and they still are puffy and itchy. Ugh.

6. GTKY: what's you favorite holiday? Although I am not religious in the slightest, I do really love Christmas. I like the songs and the food and the gifts (giving and getting) and the decorating and the extended time with family. All the nieces and nephews really make it so much fun. It is so festive!

0Face

@susykat77 I don't think you're too early for a doppler but it may be more difficult to find and an u/s probably is easier.  So there is your answer in a roundabout way.  <<<<wasted words


2. How are you feeling (pregnancy symptoms)  Food aversion, sore boobs, bloated, constipated, great skin (I'll take it).

3. How are you feeling (anxiety wise)  Okay, if I don't think about it.  I had some cramping off and on all day Saturday, not sure it was gas related or what.  It's no longer here but I was definitely anxious about it.

4. When is your first or next appointment? Not until 6/27, so 2 weeks from today.  Where I will be asking for a doppler, we'll be almost 9 weeks by that point.

5. Rants/raves/whatever- The random twinges of pain or feeling is alarming then I spent the rest of the day cataloging all the things going okay, and its' just a spiral of crazy.

6. GTKY: what's you favorite holiday?   I would say a tie between 4th of July and Christmas.  Mostly because they're splitting the summer and winter...and I'm greedy and don't want to choose.

cjs260

@ceclarlinetlo I like the tags, too!

@carly79That's my MS schedule, too. Always from 9am-12pm, then about 7-10pm.

@SquirrelGiggles83 I had a break around that time for a couple of days, then they came back in full force.

@susykat77 I think that it would be hit or miss with Doppler then, but an u/s would be for sure hit.

@0face I had to quit paying attention to cramps/pain in my abdomen. I can no longer tell if it's RLP (which only distinctly happens after I sneeze), uterine cramping, or gas/constipation related. I was driving myself crazy, and I haven't had any AF-like cramps, but I do have discomfort (which I think is more bowel discomfort). 

2. How are you feeling (pregnancy symptoms) Blech. MS comes and goes throughout the day, mainly prevalent when I let my stomach get empty. Boobs are still super sore (I feel like that will never end), I'm starting to have a bit more energy (especially if I get to bed at a decent hour), but I'm still moody AF. Oh, and ACNE EVERYWHERE. 

3. How are you feeling (anxiety wise) I've been doing really well, but ask me again in the morning. My EDD of my loss is Thursday, and I have an u/s tomorrow, so I'm just trying to keep myself busy. 

4. When is your first or next appointment? Tomorrow for an u/s and Dr. visit 

5. Rants/raves/whatever Continuation from number 3: I'm just worried sick that if something goes bad tomorrow with my loss due date upcoming this week, I will just cease to function. Though, I will say that if continuation of symptoms is any consolation (though I know sometimes it is not), I think our news tomorrow will be just fine. Up until today, I've been excited to see the little bugger again, so I'm trying to keep that mindset. Also, if I do not get taken off pelvic rest , I might go crazy. I'm ready to get back into the gym, and I really want to have *ahem* marital relations with my husband, haha! 3 weeks is a looonnnngggg time! 

6. GTKY: what's you favorite holiday? Definitely Christmas, with Thanksgiving as a close 2nd. There's just something about waking up to the traditional breakfast, getting to open up presents, seeing all your family, eating all the great food, watching Christmas movies, etc. Though this year, I don't get to have my normal Christmas. My OB says we're not allowed to travel more than 1 hour away from the hospital after week 32 which knocks out both Thanksgiving and Christmas for us. I completely get Christmas, since it's like a week and a half before I'm due, but I'm going to have to beg for Thanksgiving. We'd just go to my parent's which is 4 hours away, as opposed to my MIL's which is 11 hours away. 

ThePax89

Here is my weekly check-in. I'm freaking balls right now. 

Last thursday (at 9+5 the day I found out my last bub passed), I had intense cramping. It eventually went away, but my MS symptoms went away. They never came back fully.  I feel nauseous every now and then, but its barely noticeable. On Sunday, intense cramping again. No bleeding. This is awful. I have a scan today at 1 pm. It's DH's bday so I'm extra praying for good news. I'm not ready to be done with this pregnancy. I can only think about the worst. I have only felt those type of cramps right before a mc. 

My Doppler should be here this week. I'll take any thoughts/prayers/positive juju you may have to spare. 

cjs260

@ThePax89 Ugh, I'm sorry you're having a high anxiety day. Good vibes your way! Let us know how it goes. I'll be thinking of you. 

AlabamaRedhead

Hope you have a great scan @ThePax89!! 

AlabamaRedhead

Can I say I'm getting nervous? I had my u/s last week, all was well, but I'm getting closer to the 8 wk mark which has been when I found out about my last two MS. I meet with my doc Wednesday and he's super awesome. I'm asking for an U/S this week or early next to put my mind at ease. I still am very sleepy, bloated and light nausea now. I'm just trying not to freak out. Ugh. 

jsl82

2. How are you feeling (pregnancy symptoms)
Still nauseous most days, but it is easing up a bit.  Sore boobs are back as of this weekend- didn't realize they would randomly change sensitivity.  Constantly thirsty- so I'm still peeing like a 5 year old. 

3. How are you feeling (anxiety wise) 
I would say an 8.5 out of 10.  As my nausea decreases I'm sure that something bad has happened.  My cats have also pretty much abandoned me this weekend (even my stalker cat) and since they tend to get clingy when I'm pregnant I'm also reading this as a bad sign.  

4. When is your first or next appointment? 
I have a sign of life ultrasound scheduled for Wednesday morning.  My husband is away for work this week so it is the first ultrasound I will have without him. When I scheduled it I wasn't as worried about being alone, but the closer it gets the more I want him with me. 

5. Rants/raves/whatever 
Rant is against my apartment management company.  Our central air is broken and we entered a ticket for the maintenance 2 weeks ago and called to follow up last weekend.  There are so many broken units that they didn't even have a portable unit for us.  I just called and let them know I'm pregnant and shouldn't be in that heat and they immediately had someone come out.  I'm annoyed with my husband for not getting it done before the weekend and hate my building's management company.  

6. GTKY: what's you favorite holiday? 
It used to be Christmas.  I love the lights & decorations, the movies, the songs, everything- except my miscarriages have aligned with Christmas which takes a lot of the joy out of the holiday for me.  I'm hopeful that this pregnancy will not end in miscarriage and will erase some of the discomfort I have around Christmas right now.  Runner up holiday is St. Paddy's day (my husband and I started seeing each other on St. Paddy's day years ago).  

curlysue22

Sending you good vibes @ThePax89

0Face

I'm so sorry to hear about all your anxiety and hoping the best for your @ThePax89

ThePax89

@LilLynch2015 my dog is also acting weird! These pets need to get it together and stop acting obscure. 

susykat77

@ThePax89 Fx for a great appointment. Thinking of you.

ThePax89

Thanks everyone. I'm a nutsauce. Baby is fine. Adorable. 165 bpm hr. Measuring 2 days big. I got a video of him or her moving. I appreciate all of your thoughts for our family. 

cjs260

@ThePax89 YAY! Very happy for you that everything is great! 

susykat77

Woot Woot!! So happy for you @ThePAx89 !!!

AlabamaRedhead

Yay! Super news!!! 

LCartee2016

2. How are you feeling (pregnancy symptoms)
I've been feeling pretty decent, except for the "rolling" nausea and heartburn. 

3. How are you feeling (anxiety wise) 
I'm ok this week. Next week, when it gets closer to my next u/s, I'm sure I'll start being more anxious and paranoid. 

4. When is your first or next appointment? 
June 21st for a u/s and blood work. 

5. Rants/raves/whatever 
Nothing yet. The week is still early, but I can Rave that I was dismissed from jury duty!

6. GTKY: what's you favorite holiday
Christmas, always. I love giving presents but my favorite part is getting together with family and friends that I don't get to see very often.  

Oh, and the women in my family can throw down some Southern, Christmas cuisine! 

Edited because..... food.

loveinak

2. How are you feeling (pregnancy symptoms): I'm mainly feeling fatigued with nausea in the evenings. I still have so much bloat and I've had weird, random cramping but I'm trying to convince myself it's just constipation/gas.

3. How are you feeling (anxiety wise): Not as bad as a few weeks ago. I had my past MMC at 10 weeks (but didn't find out until 12wks). I'm starting to feel a bit more stressed as I get closer to 10w.

4. When is your first or next appointment? Saturday. My midwife scheduled me to come back to get a better dating scan. I'm hoping this will alleviate some of my anxiety.

5. Rants/raves/whatever: I can no longer stomach the smell or taste of bacon. Even looking at it makes me gag. It's a travesty.

6. GTKY: what's you favorite holiday? I love everything about Christmas.

ThePax89

@loveinak praying for some reassuring news at your scan. It's so scary approaching that mmc date. 

Heeb918

@ThePax89 woohoo!!! So glad everything looked good!

2. How are you feeling (pregnancy symptoms)
Heartburn is KILLER and I'm still needing a nap every afternoon. My boobs hurt I think but I'm not sure if it's from lifting or just being sore.

3. How are you feeling (anxiety wise) 
a week off the progesterone and I think all is well, I listened to the heartbeat last night and it sounds strong. I'm still distant but managed to cut the designs for our announcement tshirts (although I won't actually put them on shirts until after 13 weeks at least)

4. When is your first or next appointment? 
NT scan tomorrow afternoon. Nervous.

5. Rants/raves/whatever 
I'm going to attempt potty training with my 2 year old this weekend. Need all the prayers I can get.....

6. GTKY: what's you favorite holiday
Christmas is great, mostly for the music for me. Since we travel a lot I have been away from home the last few and it sucks. Will most likely be the same this year, unless my husband can rock star his job and finish a month early for us to move home. Otherwise we will be moving home with a 2-3 week old. 

gapeachrn

@Heeb918 How far along were you when you stopped the progesterone? I'm taking crinone (more preventive since I'm had 2 MMC) and my insurance isn't covering it. Suppose to stop at 12 week but I'm going to stop a few days shy so I don't have to pay for another box. 

loveinak

@ThePax89 Thank you  I'm glad your appointment went well!

LCartee2016

@ThePax89 I'm so glad you got good news from your scan! 

Heeb918

@gapeachrn I stopped at 10 weeks... Actually a little shy because I was out also and it's $200 for a refill. You should definitely be fine. The placenta takes over making progesterone between 9-10 weeks. 

natalie.e

Honestly I haven't posted in a few weeks (and only once) but as I get closer to my U/S I'm getting more nervous so here I am! *I lost my whole message and got talked into reading my son a book. So I'm trying this again...

2. Lots of nausea, food aversions and there's no way I can handle anything involving the dishwasher without gagging. My boobs are much less sore than they have been but they're huge right now!

3. My anxiety has been pretty good but now with my ultrasound tomorrow I'm feeling it more and more. It's been a long time since I've had a positive ultrasound experience (my last three with my two miscarriages were not) so I'm really hoping that everything will go smoothly!!

4. My first ultrasound is tomorrow morning. Wish me luck!!

5. I'm so grateful that my husband has been taking over dish duty since I can't stomach it, but he just doesn't get on top of it as quickly as o do and my kitchen is driving me crazy!!

6. Christmas hands down. My most recent miscarriage was at the beginning of this last Christmas season, but the joy and excitement that my two year old experienced with everything was such a good distraction from our heartache. 

natalie.e

Crap. I lost my whole response and my toddler is hassling me to read to him. We'll see if I get back to this. 

0Face

YAY @ThePax89 so great to hear your had a good appointment.

jsl82

@gapeachrn I am also suppose to be taking Crinone as a preventive measure after my 2 MMCs, but I was having a bad reaction to it (I have really sensitive skin and most products including band-aids can easily irritate my skin) so I stopped taking it about a week ago.  I had complained to my doctor about it 2 weeks before I stopped and she said that I could use it every other day- when that still didn't work I just stopped taking it.  She was more worried about me continuing to take it for my own peace of mind that I'm doing everything possible to prevent a miscarriage.  If you are worried about stopping completely before you are suppose to take a few days off between now and your 12 week mark.  It will extend your prescription and give you a little more peace of mind that you are doing everything you can.  

johnnydro

Hi All  Dad to be here

1. My wife and I are both 30, we've had  2 miscarriages and are currently at 9wks

2. My wife gets some nausea but does not feel bloated or anything, MS happens every now and then

3. My Anxiety is very High i'm trying to keep wifey's very low but with our record its tough. She feels that her belly isn't growing but I do notice it, plus at 9wks most people don't show from what i've read.

4. Next appt is June 24 with the OB for the 2nd Ultrasound (1st Ultrasound is the first one we saw a strong (146) heartbeat, prior mc we never saw the heart beat) so positve there but very nervous about this upcoming one.

5. Just nervous overall, Both wifey and I have had a bad sinus issue the past couple of days, i can take otc meds but her OB suggested she only take tylenol, breath right strips and vicks vapor rub with the humidifier, i feel so bad for her.

6. GTKY: Christmas and Valentines day 

susykat77

@johnnydro Welcome!! There is no reason she should have a belly at 9 weeks (although I sometimes think the same thing!)  Seeing the heartbeat is a huge step!! Looking forward to hearing your ultrasound update next Friday.

AFM- I am feeling the anxiety! I have a call into my nurse to see about another ultrasound next week. My symptoms haven't been as pronounced and I have had some cramping and a burning/stinging sensation. It all freaks me out. As of now my next ultrasound is July 11th. Last time with my MMC we saw the heartbeat at 6w5d and then discovered the MMC at 9w1d. This time the U/S was again at 6w5d where we saw the heartbeat but waiting until I am 11w4d seems like too long. I feel like I sound like a crazy person but I seriously can't deal. I am really hoping she can get me in for another ultrasound next week.

AlabamaRedhead

@susykat77 I feel you. I think as we inch closer to those dates where everything went to hell we all get nervous. I'm going to try to see if I can get a peek tomorrow when I see my OB. Like you, my symptoms are the same or lessened. I don't have any horrible nausea, just a little heartburn, boobs are still sore and I'm still tired, but I also had this with my DS and with both my MMCs. NERVES!!!  

susykat77

I hear ya @AlabamaRedhead !!  my nurse called back and said well, why don't you just come in this afternoon! Well, ok. You don't have to convince me! So I go in 1.5 hrs! Since it is last min. DH can't be there. Now I am even more nervous!

AlabamaRedhead

Go girl Go and see that baby!! Can't wait to hear! 

Carly79

Feeling a little anxious today. I've had a little mild cramping (but have had it off and on this whole pregnancy). No spotting and it usually lets up if I go for a walk. My symptoms have lessened a little bit too but I'm also at 10 weeks and I know that as you approach the end of your first trimester they tend to lessen (which is great but also makes for a long time between appointments wondering). Figured I'll see how the rest of the afternoon goes and if still worried in the morning I'll call the doctor and see what they say.

cjs260

@susykat77 FX for a great scan today! 

I just returned from my appointment, where I got to see baby throwing their arms and legs around like crazy! It was so surreal. With baby measuring ahead, a good HR, and nothing out of the ordinary spotted, I feel like I can finally really get excited about this pregnancy and that it might end in a real live baby. I'm so thankful that I have all of you ladies to both worry with and support. Y'all are the best. 

Carly79

@susykat77 FX for a good scan. That's awesome that they are so willing to fit you in to their schedule and get you in so that you don't have to spend days wondering. Yay for awesome providers, one saving grace in all the uncertainty that is PGAL.

ThePax89

@cjs260 how stinkin cute are they?! I'm so happy for you! I'm still in total denial though 

johnnydro

@susykat77  Thanks!  I'm trying to keep her calm but my anxiety is through the roof, her sinus cold isn't helping much and her symptoms have sort of dropped off, but that's normal towards the end of the first trimester i've read, I agree about not showing at 9wks been reading about that alot but its just her wondering what's going on from our prior MCs, the one thing i have going for us so far and what's keeping me hopeful is the heartbeat that we saw at the 1st ultrasound.  The fact that the radiologist said it was strong and the OB nurse concurred made us feel more comfortable.  The time inbetween ultrasounds is crazy almost 4 weeks?  esp w our history I feel it should be every two.. but new insurance.. new dr.... even though he's supposed to specialize with prior mc's... my nerves are on edge.  We've not really told anyone in the family.  I've told my brother.. she's told her best friend and her cousin only.