Can we get a grad check-in/update??

SoonToBeMommaHowe · October 2016

Grads...I was wondering if we could get an update on each of your prepress?? I miss you guys, hope you're all doing wonderful!!

RiverSong15 · October 2016

Yes please! We miss you all! Paging @WishilivedinFlorida, @dubcompanion, @ceclarlinetlo, @catiecatp, @Spartanrd4, @AandDM2014. I'm sure I'm forgetting so many people.... Come back and update us

allysondunn2 · October 2016

Hi guys! I just want you all to know that I am rooting so hard for each and every one of you. I still lurk here pretty regularly. I'll be 20wks Thursday and everything has went beautifully so far. We did NIPT and have ultrasound confirmation that we are team blue! I hope to see you all on the other side very soon!!

NewMommyCoop · October 2016

Adding to the list: @BornReady, @allysondunn2, @silentP, @roper2617, @Amdogger82

ceclarlinetlo · October 2016

Hi ladies! Thanks for asking

I am 29w1d! I had a trip to L&D last weekend to check whether I was leaking amniotic fluid or if I managed to pee my pants without feeling it come out. All tests said it was not amniotic fluid but I was contracting every 2-3 minutes and had NO idea. They gave me a liter of fluids and it stopped so they sent me home. My OB has been great and I feel she is monitoring me well without going over board. I go for my glucose test and a cervical length check on November 1. Cletus the fetus is moving a good bit now and while I have some moments of being pretty uncomfortable or oddly emotional I feel like my body is handling pregnancy well. Here is a recent belly shot modeling my belly support band lol.

I hope to see each of you over in the grad group soon!!

Spartanrd4 · October 2016

I miss you guys too!!

Today I am 21 weeks pregnant, can't believe I am over half way done! I never imagined I would ever get to this point!

I had my anatomy scan 1 1/2 weeks ago and everything looked great- it was confirmed visually that we are having a girl (I had NIPT so knew it was a girl already), she was measuring good and all her organs are normal...everything is also normal with my placenta, cord and cervix. All good news! That was the last big milestone for me and I feel a big weight lifted off my shoulders. Now just waiting for the point of viability and every week that passes by I am more and more optimistic that I will have my rainbow baby in my arms come March. Being TTCAL and then PGAL is definitely not easy but having the support of the boards has been such a big help!

I lurk this board daily and am still rooting for each and every one of you. I hope we get some BFPs soon and will see you on the TTCAL grad board in the very near future!

BornReady · October 2016

Hey my ladies! All is going well here. I am a little over 13 weeks with an EDD of April 28. Despite doing PGS testing on our embryo we have also done all of the 1st trimester screening as well (Materni21 and NT scan) and everything has come back normal/low risk. And as my primary motivation, I got to see baby again last week during the NT scan who was happy and wiggling around. Also, blood work showed we are pregnant with a girl! I was totally expecting boy, but this pregnancy has been totally different from my first which resulted in DS, so I guess somewhere I was starting to suspect. They also say brutal morning sickness can be a sign of a female fetus, add me to the data supporting that stat.

Always lurking and rooting you all along! I'm not sure if anyone is interested, but I have a like 13 Wondfo OPKs, a couple HPTs and some Clear Blue Advanced Digital test sticks up for grabs. I haven't needed them as I was doing monitored cycles/IVF, and they are currently just chilling in my bathroom. If anyone wants them PM me and I will send them your way.

ETA...
I know I pre-date some of you and since I don't have a siggy, here is a little of my history:
TTC #2 since Spring 2015
BFP 9/2015
MC @ 9 weeks (measured 6 weeks 3 days)
Started working with an RE March 2016 (MFI)
IVF/PGS June 2016
FET August 2016 ...BFP

ladipale · October 2016

Thanks for checking in ladies!! Love to see updates! Where does everyone hang out once they graduate? (so I can go lurk to see updates on you ladies as well!)

AandDM2014 · October 2016

Hey ladies! I think about you all often and hope that more and more of you get to join us! This board was such a lifeline for me when we started trying after my MMC and I love how supportive everyone here is!

As for my update: Today I am 15 weeks 3 days! I think since my last post here, it was discovered that we're having triplets, and I just found out yesterday that A and C are girls and B is a boy! We also found out that A has a cord problem called velamentous cord insertion, which means her cord goes through the membrane before attaching to her placenta. I am already monitored every two weeks with an ultrasound to make sure everyone is doing okay, so it'll be easy to keep an eye on her. It doesn't usually cause problems until delivery, which should affect us much as I'm very likely to have a scheduled c-section.
We decided to keep the news a surprise from everyone until I was 14 weeks, then we told our parents. We wanted to both surprise them, and I was a bit concerned about another miscarriage, so keeping it amongst us and you lovely internet strangers who won't tell anyone was the best thing for us to do. We're hoping to go to 34 weeks, which should mean a c-section on March 10th, though I was told that they could need to be delivered any time after 28 weeks.
We also had to make the tough decision of our living arrangement. We have a 3 bedroom house, but one of the bedrooms is currently a junk/exercise room and has a door to the outside, so we wouldn't want to babies in it anyway. We also don't have any close family, meaning I'd essentially be raising 3 babies by myself, so we're selling our house and moving back to our hometown about 2 hours away. DH works mostly from home, so it won't be much of an issue for him to be farther away.

NewMommyCoop · October 2016

@AandDM2014 Oh, you found out the sexes! How exciting. I am glad to hear you are doing well. I occasionally lurk the grad board, but not much because it is still a little difficult, and hadn't seen your news. So happy for you and DH!

dubcompanion · October 2016

Hi all! I am 20 weeks along now and am anxiously awaiting the anatomy scan this Friday. My LO, who I've affectionately named Prinlup after a penguin-type Pokemon (because he/she makes me waddle from having to go to the bathroom all the time!), has begun making noticeable movements in the past couple weeks. I feel flutters for days in a row, although there are days I don't feel much either - sending my PgAL brain into a tailspin. The fun never stops, ladies.

I'm so grateful for the other TTCAL grads who've kept me grounded and sane!! I hope to update in a few days with good news!

I am so, so glad this board has remained as solid in support and love as ever since I graduated from it. Rooting for all of you to have your BFPs soon.

AandDM2014 · October 2016

Thank you @NewMommCoop! We're pretty excited ourselves, especially since we got to find out early (and couldn't do any early blood tests because there's too many babies).

silentP · October 2016

Hi all! Thanks for thinking of us. I still lurk and am rooting for you all. Happy to say after two MMCs last year, I am now 13 weeks! So far, one ultrasound that measured right on track with a strong heartbeat, and heard the heartbeat again last week. I definitely still have bad moments, but things are starting to feel more real. Hoping to see a lot of you soon in the grads group!

Hopefulmommy1980 · October 2016

I am so happy for all you ladies.

AshleySparkle720 · October 2016

Hey ladies! I'm rocking the 30 week bump over here! Everything is going well and at this point, minus some odd ball contractions, I'm pretty confident about the last few weeks. I check in here all the time and am rooting SO hard for every single one of you!!

SoonToBeMommaHowe · October 2016

Thanks for the updates everyone!!! Glad you're all doing so well

starfish827 · October 2016

I haven't interacted with most of you since I'm new to this board...recent MC. However, these updates make me sooo happy and hopeful! Thank you ladies!!!

justsuzie · October 2016

Love the hope these stories are bringing. Congrats!

Wishilivedinflorida · October 2016

So sweet of you ladies to remember me! I lurk here often (and randomly love-tit now and again) and am rooting so hard for all of you! I'm glad this place has remained as amazing as it was when I went here.

Im currently 19 weeks now. I can't believe I'm saying that after 2 prior losses. It's so surreal! I have my anatomy scan on Friday, but we aren't going to find out the sex. All of my first and second tri screens have come back low risk, so fx LO looks good on Friday! I have a bump and can't hide it now....I won't lie...it makes me feel super vulnerable to be visibly pregnant after loss. But it is wonderful all at the same time too!

I hope you all graduate soon and get to join us PGAL's.

Wingless00 · October 2016

Thanks for starting this thread @SoonToBeMommaHowe and to all the grads for posting your stories! Reading them has been a great start to my day!

yolandamunoz · October 2016

Hello ladies!

I am a recent grad, and I am so excited to share my news with you.

I am currently 7w3d and feeling very good. We had our first good U/S ever last week: at 6w2d we got to see our baby, measuring just right, and with a nice strong heartbeat! We could actually see it live, it was so amazing!

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I never had a good U/S with my previous losses, so this was a very important milestone to achieve. My losses were early ones, like 6w, so I've never been pregnant this far, and I feel so happy and thankful.

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I am on progesterone supplements (ewwww), my symptoms include increased sense of smell, some smell aversions, exhaustion, and mild hunger. I also have started waking up in the middle of the night to pee!

I had an appointment with my nutritionist last Friday, and she changed my meal plan for a pregnancy one. I get some more calories.

I have another appointment to check on baby tomorrow, FX everything is going as great as I feel and hope.

Hugs to all of you ladies, remember we are all rooting for you, and hoping you can join us in the grad group very very soon!!

hugs
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weareturtles · October 2016

@dubcompanion - We were in the same BMB. Good to see you're doing so well!

dubcompanion · October 2016

@weareturtles Hey! It was so sad to have you leave the BMB, but I know you're in great company here on TTCAL. I hope your stay on this board is short but sweet.

Amdogger82 · October 2016

Thank you so much for thinking of us!

I am 14w 5 days and things seem to be going ok! We had our NT scan last week (which was when we learned of our MMC in our first pregnancy), and there was one wiggly baby in there. Too wiggly to get all the measurements we needed to actually measure nuchal translucency, but I was just so happy that the little bean was in there, doing well and active. Yesterday and today I've just told my staff and board who all knew about my MMC, but it's still scary putting it out there to the world...

I lurk here too and am rooting so hard for each and every one of you. Sending you all lots of love and positive thoughts.

mrsegan13 · October 2016

As someone with a recent MMC, this thread is very encouraging. Thanks for sharing your updates!

amp61470 · November 2016

I graduated from here almost 2 years ago. After 3 miscarriages and a mmc I have the most handsome funny loving 14 month old. I was 45 when he was born. I'd given up hope and it took me half the pregnancy before I stopped thinking the worst. The difference I think was the doctor putting me on progesterone as soon as I got a BFP. My little man is truly a miracle.

jen83mn · January 2017

Thank you all for sharing your stories and happy news! I'm new here as I had my first loss this week with #2 (I have a 16-month-old). It's been hard not to go down the "it's never going to happen now" road, so your happy news is all very encouraging and gives me hope that maybe next time we'll have a happier ending! Best wishes to you all!

Uhlease13 · January 2017

I love love love reading these happy uodates! I need some hope right now and this helps, thank you

ceclarlinetlo · January 2017

27 months after we started trying for a child, My double rainbow, Samuel Joseph, finally arrived January 5 at 4:18 AM. He weighed 8 lb 6.6oz and was 20.25 inches long. I had to be induced a few days early (my due date was 1/9) and after pushing for an hour I ended up with a C section due to fetal distress but baby got here safely and that's what matters. I'm recovering well and baby Sam is doing fantastic! Nursing like a champ and sleeping in 3 hour stretches. This board was a wonderful resource for me when I needed it and I can't wait to see each one of you announcing your rainbows!

TScalei · January 2017

Congratulations @ceclarlinetlo - so happy for you! ❤️

Mack2342 · January 2017

@ceclarlinetlo. Congrats! I love hearing these stories.

SoonToBeMommaHowe · January 2017

Awwww congratulations @ceclarlinetlo! So happy to hear that you've gotten to bring your rainbow home

AshleySparkle720 · January 2017

My rainbow was born on December 20th at 6:16am. Harper Felicity was 6lbs 8oz and 19.5 inches long. She is a very happy sleepy baby who thinks she needs to nurse 1,000 times a day. What a blessing she is to my family! I check this board all the time in hopes of seeing bfps in the tww! I'm rooting for all of you so hard!

TScalei · January 2017

Congratulations @AshleySparkle720 - I love her name too!

SP128 · January 2017

So needed to hear of the rainbow babies. Definitely need it tonight : )

Hopefulmommy1980 · January 2017

Hi guys I guess I am here now. Sorry for not posting sooner. I got my first bpf on the 13th after getting a bfn three days earlier. I did not post sooner bc my pgal brain keeps saying it won't stick and I am afraid of jinxing myself. I am currently 5w2 I feel like I can calm down if I make it to 8 weeks. I did have two hcg draws and my numbers doubled. Which has never happened for me before. I have my first ultra sound in two weeks. Fingers crossed.

I miss you ladies a lot and have been lurking your threads daily.