How are you doing? (Mentally, physically...) mentally I'm doing pretty well, seeing the heartbeat at 8 and then again 9 weeks was so reassuring for me. Physically I'm doing pretty good for 1st tri. Exhausted always but my nausea is minimal during the day and just bad at night.
When is your next appointment? I need to schedule for the end of the month, completely forgot to do it last appt. Hoping to have my MFM appt before then for cell free DNA test
Rant/Rave/Questions? MFM won't call me! My dr sent the referral two weeks ago, said they should call me by the end of last week. So I called and left a message for the scheduling dept on Monday and I still haven't heard from them. I'm going to try to remember to call again tomorrow. Also there's a snow storm coming tomorrow and I'm annoyed because I wanted to go to the chiropractor but now I'm going to have to wait until next week because he's not open Friday or Saturday.
GTKY: How/when do you plan to find out if you're having a boy or girl? Are you planning anything special to share the news? We'll find out with the cell free DNA hopefully by the end of 1st tri...that is if they ever call me back! We're just going to tell everyone the sex with our social media announcement I think. Haven't decided how we're going to do it though.
How are you doing? (Mentally, physically...) After my freakout over slow beta doubling time on Monday, I'm trying to focus on the positives. No cramping, and sitting that appeared briefly last week hasn't returned. And as a bonus, I had really fantastic nausea all day yesterday to remind me I'm still pregnant.
When is your next appointment? Monday! I'm so excited and nervous at the same time!
Rant/Rave/Questions? what is everyone's thoughts on at home dopplers? I think I'd like one for peace of mind, but after Monday's freak out, I'm now worried I might not handle not hearing something as well as I thought. I originally thought to get one for around week 9 on. My loss stopped growing at 8 weeks last time, and it messed with my head that I didn't find out until 4 weeks later.
GTKY: we'll likely find out at the anatomy scan, unless we opt to do the testing. I still have to call my insurance to get the full financial story there. I think we just want to know, and can't imagine doing some fancy reveal. We don't live near family, and it just feels like too much to do big reveals long distance and separately
Me: 30 | DH: 31 Met: August 2006 Married: July 2012 TTC #1 since June 2016
@icecubeinthedesert I would love a Doppler, but I don't think I am a good candidate for one, lol. DH and I discussed it and agreed that I would absolutely panic if I couldn't find anything. Since I don't know what I'm doing, it just doesn't seem like a smart idea for me, personally.
@icecubeinthedesert I would love a Doppler, but I don't think I am a good candidate for one, lol. DH and I discussed it and agreed that I would absolutely panic if I couldn't find anything. Since I don't know what I'm doing, it just doesn't seem like a smart idea for me, personally.
This is my thinking exactly. And even worse than me would be DH- he's much more of a worrier than I am. It just seems like unnecessary added stress and panic to me.
Now that I have reliably found the Hb.. I'm going to be a effing disaster whenever I can't find it. Commerce total meltdown. I am ashamed. I just need to back away.
Me: 27 years old DH: 27 years old Type 1 Diabetes since 2001, MTHFR hetero A1298T Dogs: Raider 4 yrs, Dex 4 yrs
Married in July 2014
TTC #1 since late Feb 2016
BFP #1 3/29/16 MMC: 5/5/16 BFP #2 7/6/16 SCH, D&C 8/4/16 BFP #3 12/26/16 EDD: 9/6/17 My Chart / My Diabetes/Pregnancy Blog My Type 1/TTC/Pregnancy Podcast: Juicebox Podcast Episode 118 A1Cs: 1/12/16 6.7% 5/25/16 6.0% 11/2/16 6.1% 3/22/16 5.8% 4/27/17 5.4% 6/13/17 5.3% "Sugar Fancy Tutu"
Opinions on NIPT and Nuchal Translucency Screening? Found out yesterday if I wanted to i could get the NIPT (which also tells gender) but has all those ratio non definitive answers of genetic issues like Trisomy 13, 18, 21 and other stuff. I know i want Nuchal Translucency Screening, but I am on the fence with NIPT. I'm only 27 and neither myself or DH have any history of genetic disorders and am not considered high risk. What do you think? Asking here bc we already touched on the topic with the GTKY question.
@lahearn18 After talking to my Dr, we both agreed not to do it. She said that her advice is always- do it if you are going to spend your whole pregnancy worried about something like that being wrong.
My main reason for not doing it, is it doesn't really give an answer either way it just gives you likelihood of X being wrong.
@lahearn18 Our doctor combines the NT scan with the genetic testing as a sort of package deal. So if you want 1, you get both as part of the package. We wanted the NT scan for sure, and we were on the fence about the genetic testing although I do have some family history of chromosomal abnormalities. So we will have both done by the MFM.
Honestly if you aren't concerned about genetic issues and you aren't dying to determine sex as early as possible, you might as well hold off on the genetic screening. It can be stressful to see those ratios of what could be wrong early on.
Anyone else feel like they're still not allowing themselves to get too excited yet? With my 1st miscarriage I had already fully planned out an entire boy nursery and girl nursery on pinterest the first week I knew. I feel like since then I haven't let myself get truly excited yet.
@lahearn18 I'm having both...had both last time too. The genetic stuff was offered but I didn't have to do it...but I'm 43 so I feel it might behoove me to check on everything.
@heatherwilson321 yes. I had a little round ligament pain or something akin to it middle of the night when I rolled over. Then this morning I woke up sweating and a little jittery (could've been because I realized it was 7:30 and my DD wasn't up yet and it made me rush. Then I had to go to the bathroom (and I've been constipated)...and my bloat is the lowest it's been. I'm also a little thingy. My boobs did hurt motn as well but not so much now (they've been back n forth tho). So all of that freaks me the F out. I'm planning on telling my dad next week because we will be in CO visiting him and I can't explain away not drinking! But I'm totally panicked that something will happen between now and my US on 2/28. It's a constant "I'm ok...omg no I'm not ok,..I'm ok..." I think the NT scan will ease my mind...just wish I had another US before I go to CO.
@lahearn18 I am also just having the NT scan ...I am 35 so considered AMA but it would not make a difference in proceeding with the pregnancy or not. honestly, the only reason I am doing the NT scan is for the extra ultrasound haha
@heatherwilson321 **raises hand** haha My family knows and my mother keeps sending me baby stuff and i keep telling her just let me get through the first trimester and then i'll look at it. I feel like I am holding my breath for the weeks in between each ultrasound and although I have truly excited moments I quickly remind myself how the MMC felt and it brings it back down real fast
Me: 36 years old DH: 42 years old
Married: 05.2012 TW:
TTC #1 Since April 2016 HSG/FSH/AMH/E2/SA all normal DX: unexplained IF spontaneous BFP 01/01/2017- Alexander was born sleeping 04/13/2017 at 19w1d ic/chorio September 2017 HSG #2 & Gonal-F/Femara/Ovidrel/IUI #1 = ep (Salpingectomy of left fallopian tube) spontaneous BFP 01/02/2018 EDD Aug 30th It's a GIRL! Cerclage placed on 03/02 Cerclage removal 08/02
@heatherwilson321 me. I have my first ultrasound this afternoon. I suppose after this appointment (if it goes well) i might get excited since this will be my furthest pregnancy milestone.
TTC #1 Since April 2016 HSG/FSH/AMH/E2/SA all normal DX: unexplained IF spontaneous BFP 01/01/2017- Alexander was born sleeping 04/13/2017 at 19w1d ic/chorio September 2017 HSG #2 & Gonal-F/Femara/Ovidrel/IUI #1 = ep (Salpingectomy of left fallopian tube) spontaneous BFP 01/02/2018 EDD Aug 30th It's a GIRL! Cerclage placed on 03/02 Cerclage removal 08/02
@jmn1985 good luck!!! I was 100% skeptic about this pregnancy before yesterday (my 1st ultrasound) and was so nervous/scared. Now that i saw my baby moving and heard the heart beat I'm obsessed. Over the moon excited. FX for an awesome ultrasound!!
@heatherwilson321 I didn't let myself get excited until the first ultrasound, and once we saw/heard a good heartbeat, then I felt like this might be real. But I'm still measured about it. I'm not racing ahead to announce to people or plan anything. I'm just going to make each preparation as the time comes, and try to enjoy the exact stage I'm in while I'm there. Right now, I'm just thrilled the baby is doing well, and I'm starting to look into maternity clothes. (Except the leggings I already bought, because comfort matters, yo.)
@lahearn18 I'm getting the cell free DNA testing done (I guess your place calls it something different bc it tests T13 T18 T21 and the sex). I never planned on doing screenings during my previous PGs but during my 2nd PG I was spotting a lot so I was sent to MFM where they found during the ultrasound the baby's brain didn't develop fully which looked to be holoprocensaphaly. They said a lot times it's a sign of T13 or T18 so they suggested the CFDNA bloodtest. It came back that the baby had T13 and then they did another ultrasound 2 weeks later confirming holoprocensaphaly. Both diagnoses are more often than not fatal. After we lost the baby we did genetic testing which confirmed that we do not carry the extra half of the chromosome (I think that's what it was, I can't fully remember it was a very fuzzy time for me) so it's unlikely we have another baby with T13. But I want to get the testing done for this PG as well. My OB suggested doing this test first and taking it from there to see if I want to do others, she also suggested talking with MFM too. Sorry that was super long.
@heatherwilson321 Totally not getting too excited over here. I can't even put the dang future stickers on my pregnancy calendar. I'm terrified to not have a baby to bring home at the end of this pregnancy so I'm really putting up walls to protect myself. It's so silly, because these walls aren't going to make me any less devastated if this little one joins his/her sister in Heaven. Everytime a little excitement creeps in, I'm very quick to squash it. It's a tough place to be in.
Sable Married to David 3/22/14 Mommy to my angel Ella Lynne born into heaven 8/24/15 Started TTC again October 2016 BFP on 1/6/17!
"Truly I tell you, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, 'Move from here to there,' and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you."--Matthew 17:20
Let Your Faith Be Bigger Than Your Fear Every time I come across something inspirational, I save it in an album on my phone. When I start to worry or feel down, I just read through them and have to believe that this is our time
This is not my week. My doctor told me today that I was ok to was a few blocks each day, as long as I didn't strain myself. So I walked one (small) block to CVS this evening because I needed applesauce. And while checking out, I nearly fainted. It was weird, one moment I felt fine, and the next I was hot and shaky, and my vision was splotchy. Thankfully there was a nurse in line behind me, and I was fine within a few minutes. Now I have to go back to the doctor tomorrow, and I may have to take the one-hour glucose test. Not. My. Week.
@amandarene112 oh I'm so sorry hon that sounds miserable! Would they still do the glucose test tomorrow if you're having these spells? I woke up this morning sweaty and a little shaky too...it's no bueno...can't imagine it happening while you're out...
@Texafornian They said they'll see me tomorrow and evaluate from there if they should do the glucose test. My mom is hypoglycemic, and it started for the first time when she was pregnant with my brother, so there's a concern there.
I got really lucky, there was a nurse in line behind me, and she was able to help, since the cashier had no idea what to do, and was just going to call an ambulance. No matter what they say at the doctor's tomorrow, I'm going to start carrying and apple and some string cheese with me whenever I go out, just to be on the safe side.
@amandarene112 I'd say that's a wise thing to do! Apples are your friend!
So I'm having pgal panics over here...does anyone wake up in the morning and feel practically normal? I swear my tummy feels relatively flat lying here in bed... and it's freaking me out. Boobs don't hurt either. They did a little when I went to bed last night and I still peed 2x motn but it still makes me go gahhhhhh! I'm going to visit my dad in CO on Wednesday and my siblings and they don't know yet. I'm going to have to tell them because dad already mentioned to bring my swimsuit so we can use the sauna/spa and my brother-in-law brewed me some GF beer.
Damn it...why does the app cut off posts!!!!! I was saying I wish I could get another ultrasound before I went but doubt they'd let me as I had one at 5+6 and one at 7w. I found out abt my loss right after a trip so now I'm all in my head and I've contemplated using my Doppler on Tuesday (9w) but fear it'll make me crazier as i wasn't planning on using it for a few more weeks even tho I know how to use it. I just don't want to tell them and then have something happen...
@Texafornian I feel the same as you. I have a trip planned where I was also told there would be a hot tub, and while I'll probably tell them, I'm nervous because it also lines up with when my loss happened last time. Hence my questions before about dopplers. Here's something to ask yourself: would you tell them about your loss, if heaven forbid it happen again? If so, then just have confidence in telling them, and maybe let them know you are excited, but understandably nervous about this news.
Me: 30 | DH: 31 Met: August 2006 Married: July 2012 TTC #1 since June 2016
@icecubeinthedesert when I told my dad abt my DD1 the DAY I found out...he was like, "wow,you're BARELY pregnant." I told them about my loss after the fact and said I was hoping to be bringing you good news but...and they didn't really emote much. I'd prob tell them again but I know not to expect much...but then again, it's an awkward topic for people and they oft don't know HOW to react. I like the cautiously optimistic part in telling them this time...I'm just scared. Good luck with your trip too!
woke up this morning and boobs aren't sore anymore.... I know at 10 weeks that can be normal but of course it brings up all the anxiety from my MMC ....just trying to relax until my next ultrasound on Wed
Me: 36 years old DH: 42 years old
Married: 05.2012 TW:
TTC #1 Since April 2016 HSG/FSH/AMH/E2/SA all normal DX: unexplained IF spontaneous BFP 01/01/2017- Alexander was born sleeping 04/13/2017 at 19w1d ic/chorio September 2017 HSG #2 & Gonal-F/Femara/Ovidrel/IUI #1 = ep (Salpingectomy of left fallopian tube) spontaneous BFP 01/02/2018 EDD Aug 30th It's a GIRL! Cerclage placed on 03/02 Cerclage removal 08/02
@harleyquinn0621@Texafornian Not sure if this helps, but I notice that my boobs are much less sore right when i wake up and gradually get more so throughout the day.
Re: PGAL check-in 2/8
10weeks today!
How are you doing? (Mentally, physically...)
mentally I'm doing pretty well, seeing the heartbeat at 8 and then again 9 weeks was so reassuring for me. Physically I'm doing pretty good for 1st tri. Exhausted always but my nausea is minimal during the day and just bad at night.
When is your next appointment?
I need to schedule for the end of the month, completely forgot to do it last appt. Hoping to have my MFM appt before then for cell free DNA test
Rant/Rave/Questions?
MFM won't call me! My dr sent the referral two weeks ago, said they should call me by the end of last week. So I called and left a message for the scheduling dept on Monday and I still haven't heard from them. I'm going to try to remember to call again tomorrow. Also there's a snow storm coming tomorrow and I'm annoyed because I wanted to go to the chiropractor but now I'm going to have to wait until next week because he's not open Friday or Saturday.
GTKY: How/when do you plan to find out if you're having a boy or girl? Are you planning anything special to share the news?
We'll find out with the cell free DNA hopefully by the end of 1st tri...that is if they ever call me back! We're just going to tell everyone the sex with our social media announcement I think. Haven't decided how we're going to do it though.
How are you doing? (Mentally, physically...) After my freakout over slow beta doubling time on Monday, I'm trying to focus on the positives. No cramping, and sitting that appeared briefly last week hasn't returned. And as a bonus, I had really fantastic nausea all day yesterday to remind me I'm still pregnant.
When is your next appointment? Monday! I'm so excited and nervous at the same time!
Rant/Rave/Questions? what is everyone's thoughts on at home dopplers? I think I'd like one for peace of mind, but after Monday's freak out, I'm now worried I might not handle not hearing something as well as I thought. I originally thought to get one for around week 9 on. My loss stopped growing at 8 weeks last time, and it messed with my head that I didn't find out until 4 weeks later.
GTKY: we'll likely find out at the anatomy scan, unless we opt to do the testing. I still have to call my insurance to get the full financial story there. I think we just want to know, and can't imagine doing some fancy reveal. We don't live near family, and it just feels like too much to do big reveals long distance and separately
Me: 30 | DH: 31
Met: August 2006
Married: July 2012
TTC #1 since June 2016
***TW***
BFP: 7/12/16 | MC: 9/12/16
BFP: 1/18/17 | MMC: 2/13/17
BFP: 10/7/17 | EDD: 6/21/17
MTHFR: homozygous A1298C
**TW**
Losses:
#1: 8wks MMC 4/16
#2: 13+4 T21 + Hydrops 3/17
Type 1 Diabetes since 2001, MTHFR hetero A1298T
Dogs: Raider 4 yrs, Dex 4 yrs
BFP #2 7/6/16 SCH, D&C 8/4/16
BFP #3 12/26/16 EDD: 9/6/17
My Chart / My Diabetes/Pregnancy Blog
My Type 1/TTC/Pregnancy Podcast:
Juicebox Podcast Episode 118
A1Cs:
1/12/16 6.7%
5/25/16 6.0%
11/2/16 6.1%
3/22/16 5.8%
4/27/17 5.4%
6/13/17 5.3%
"Sugar Fancy Tutu"
Type 1 Diabetes since 2001, MTHFR hetero A1298T
Dogs: Raider 4 yrs, Dex 4 yrs
BFP #2 7/6/16 SCH, D&C 8/4/16
BFP #3 12/26/16 EDD: 9/6/17
My Chart / My Diabetes/Pregnancy Blog
My Type 1/TTC/Pregnancy Podcast:
Juicebox Podcast Episode 118
A1Cs:
1/12/16 6.7%
5/25/16 6.0%
11/2/16 6.1%
3/22/16 5.8%
4/27/17 5.4%
6/13/17 5.3%
"Sugar Fancy Tutu"
My main reason for not doing it, is it doesn't really give an answer either way it just gives you likelihood of X being wrong.
Honestly if you aren't concerned about genetic issues and you aren't dying to determine sex as early as possible, you might as well hold off on the genetic screening. It can be stressful to see those ratios of what could be wrong early on.
ETA: grammar
Thanks ladies. Luckily i have the option of 1 both or neither. I think imma stick with just NT scan.
@heatherwilson321 yes. I had a little round ligament pain or something akin to it middle of the night when I rolled over. Then this morning I woke up sweating and a little jittery (could've been because I realized it was 7:30 and my DD wasn't up yet and it made me rush. Then I had to go to the bathroom (and I've been constipated)...and my bloat is the lowest it's been. I'm also a little thingy. My boobs did hurt motn as well but not so much now (they've been back n forth tho). So all of that freaks me the F out. I'm planning on telling my dad next week because we will be in CO visiting him and I can't explain away not drinking! But I'm totally panicked that something will happen between now and my US on 2/28. It's a constant "I'm ok...omg no I'm not ok,..I'm ok..." I think the NT scan will ease my mind...just wish I had another US before I go to CO.
**TW**
Losses:
#1: 8wks MMC 4/16
#2: 13+4 T21 + Hydrops 3/17
@heatherwilson321 **raises hand** haha My family knows and my mother keeps sending me baby stuff and i keep telling her just let me get through the first trimester and then i'll look at it. I feel like I am holding my breath for the weeks in between each ultrasound and although I have truly excited moments I quickly remind myself how the MMC felt and it brings it back down real fast
TW:
HSG/FSH/AMH/E2/SA all normal DX: unexplained IF
spontaneous BFP 01/01/2017- Alexander was born sleeping 04/13/2017 at 19w1d ic/chorio
September 2017 HSG #2 & Gonal-F/Femara/Ovidrel/IUI #1 = ep (Salpingectomy of left fallopian tube)
spontaneous BFP 01/02/2018 EDD Aug 30th It's a GIRL!
Cerclage placed on 03/02
Me: 35 | DH: 38
Met: 2007
Married: 2013
BFP #1: 06/21/16 MMC: 08/04/16
BFP #2: 01/08/17 DD: 09/23/17
BFP #3: 06/10/20 EDD: 02/11/2021
TW:
HSG/FSH/AMH/E2/SA all normal DX: unexplained IF
spontaneous BFP 01/01/2017- Alexander was born sleeping 04/13/2017 at 19w1d ic/chorio
September 2017 HSG #2 & Gonal-F/Femara/Ovidrel/IUI #1 = ep (Salpingectomy of left fallopian tube)
spontaneous BFP 01/02/2018 EDD Aug 30th It's a GIRL!
Cerclage placed on 03/02
@heatherwilson321 I didn't let myself get excited until the first ultrasound, and once we saw/heard a good heartbeat, then I felt like this might be real. But I'm still measured about it. I'm not racing ahead to announce to people or plan anything. I'm just going to make each preparation as the time comes, and try to enjoy the exact stage I'm in while I'm there. Right now, I'm just thrilled the baby is doing well, and I'm starting to look into maternity clothes. (Except the leggings I already bought, because comfort matters, yo.)
Married to David 3/22/14
Started TTC again October 2016
BFP on 1/6/17!
Let Your Faith Be Bigger Than Your Fear
Every time I come across something inspirational, I save it in an album on my phone. When I start to worry or feel down, I just read through them and have to believe that this is our time
Me: 35 | DH: 38
Met: 2007
Married: 2013
BFP #1: 06/21/16 MMC: 08/04/16
BFP #2: 01/08/17 DD: 09/23/17
BFP #3: 06/10/20 EDD: 02/11/2021
@heatherwilson321 me too! I feel like every time I start to get excited I keep saying if this pregnancy sticks.
YAY
I woke up this morning sweaty and a little shaky too...it's no bueno...can't imagine it happening while you're out...
**TW**
Losses:
#1: 8wks MMC 4/16
#2: 13+4 T21 + Hydrops 3/17
I got really lucky, there was a nurse in line behind me, and she was able to help, since the cashier had no idea what to do, and was just going to call an ambulance. No matter what they say at the doctor's tomorrow, I'm going to start carrying and apple and some string cheese with me whenever I go out, just to be on the safe side.
So I'm having pgal panics over here...does anyone wake up in the morning and feel practically normal? I swear my tummy feels relatively flat lying here in bed... and it's freaking me out. Boobs don't hurt either. They did a little when I went to bed last night and I still peed 2x motn but it still makes me go gahhhhhh! I'm going to visit my dad in CO on Wednesday and my siblings and they don't know yet. I'm going to have to tell them because dad already mentioned to bring my swimsuit so we can use the sauna/spa and my brother-in-law brewed me some GF beer.
**TW**
Losses:
#1: 8wks MMC 4/16
#2: 13+4 T21 + Hydrops 3/17
**TW**
Losses:
#1: 8wks MMC 4/16
#2: 13+4 T21 + Hydrops 3/17
Me: 30 | DH: 31
Met: August 2006
Married: July 2012
TTC #1 since June 2016
***TW***
BFP: 7/12/16 | MC: 9/12/16
BFP: 1/18/17 | MMC: 2/13/17
BFP: 10/7/17 | EDD: 6/21/17
MTHFR: homozygous A1298C
I like the cautiously optimistic part in telling them this time...I'm just scared.
Good luck with your trip too!
**TW**
Losses:
#1: 8wks MMC 4/16
#2: 13+4 T21 + Hydrops 3/17
woke up this morning and boobs aren't sore anymore.... I know at 10 weeks that can be normal but of course it brings up all the anxiety from my MMC ....just trying to relax until my next ultrasound on Wed
TW:
HSG/FSH/AMH/E2/SA all normal DX: unexplained IF
spontaneous BFP 01/01/2017- Alexander was born sleeping 04/13/2017 at 19w1d ic/chorio
September 2017 HSG #2 & Gonal-F/Femara/Ovidrel/IUI #1 = ep (Salpingectomy of left fallopian tube)
spontaneous BFP 01/02/2018 EDD Aug 30th It's a GIRL!
Cerclage placed on 03/02
Me: 35 | DH: 38
Met: 2007
Married: 2013
BFP #1: 06/21/16 MMC: 08/04/16
BFP #2: 01/08/17 DD: 09/23/17
BFP #3: 06/10/20 EDD: 02/11/2021