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PGAL Check In 2/22
HollyGolightly09
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If you are new this week... Welcome! Please introduce yourself. 
How far along are you?
How are you doing? (Mentally, physically...)
When is your next appointment?
Rant/Rave/Questions?
GTKY: What's your favorite thing to eat for breakfast? (Both now that you're pregnant, and before)
How far along are you?
How are you doing? (Mentally, physically...)
When is your next appointment?
Rant/Rave/Questions?
GTKY: What's your favorite thing to eat for breakfast? (Both now that you're pregnant, and before)
Re: PGAL Check In 2/22
How far along are you?
11w2d
How are you doing? (Mentally, physically...)
Pretty good. But I had a "bad pregnancy day" yesterday after 2 weeks of good days (so I know I shouldn't complain). I just couldn't accomplish anything and decided to leave work 2 hours early yesterday and just collapsed on the couch at home. I was just drained. Then I got moody. Then I cried. And I was crying so hard that I threw up (which cured my moodiness). So far today I feel ok, though again with the zero energy. But now I have all of yesterday's work to make up. It's gonna be a long day.
When is your next appointment?
I'm super happy I ordered an at home Doppler. Although it's still hit or miss right now, since our little zebra is so small.
Also, I don't drink very often (before pregnancy). Maybe two drinks over three weeks. But we went out to eat Saturday and Sunday and the people I was with all got a drink (a mojito and a margarita on Saturday, and Old Fashions on Sunday). And ALL I wanted was to chug them down. They smelled sooooo good. I'm still thinking longingly about them.
GTKY: What's your favorite thing to eat for breakfast? (Both now that you're pregnant, and before)
eggs and homefries. Or a high quality bagel. Or fresh made from scratch waffles. Or all of the above.
How far along are you? 10 weeks
How are you doing? (Mentally, physically...) I had to quit my job and that was causing me a lot of stress and anxiety. So I feel a bit better
When is your next appointment? Monday
Rant/Rave/Questions?
I'm ready for this baby to be here. I am having bad baby fever
GTKY: What's your favorite thing to eat for breakfast? (Both now that you're pregnant, and before) bacon!!
How far along are you?
8 + 5
How are you doing? (Mentally, physically...)
Mentally, really good. Physically, I am struggling. I have had major GI issues the past few days.
When is your next appointment?
Today. Everything looked good. Had to request ultrasound or they wouldn't have done one. So glad we got to see the babies and two little fluttering heartbeats on the screen. I think my PGAL brain would have been all over the place if I hadn't been requested it. Now I have to schedule my NT exam.
Rant/Rave/Questions?
At my first OB appointment I got a rundown of the things I'm going to have to do because I'm carrying twins. Oh boy! I have to do three glucose tests, one in each trimester. Three 24 hour urine collections, one in each trimester. After 16 weeks I start going to the doctor every two weeks. I can't travel after June 15th (or he's not really advising me to). There's so much more that I can't even remember now. But thankfully I am in overall good health and he doesn't feel like there's any cause for concern for anything right now.
GTKY: What's your favorite thing to eat for breakfast? (Both now that you're pregnant, and before)
Eggs. Always eggs. I am so glad I am still able to eat them while pregnant. DH is Filipino and I've adapted his eating habits for breakfast. So Filipino style is generally eggs, meat and rice. Delicious. I can't do much meat right now, but the eggs and rice are still great. Especially fried rice or garlic rice. Yum.
10 weeks!
How are you doing? (Mentally, physically...)
Tired all the time. I am such a lazy POS. Yesterday I thought my abdomen was going to explode, I was so bloated. I think i'm not allowed to eat raisin bran anymore.
When is your next appointment?
Tomorrow I'll be giving ALL THE BLOOD for testing.
3/8 for checkup & 1st doppler
3/15 for NT ultrasound
Rant/Rave/Questions?
DH is travelling for work this week, so his parents are coming over to scoop the cat boxes, which is super sweet, but I just don't want to adult after work. And i'm gonna have to.
GTKY: What's your favorite thing to eat for breakfast? (Both now that you're pregnant, and before)
nutty pancakes *drools*
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
How are you doing? (Mentally, physically...) good. I've been really tired, but other than that, not many symptoms. Nausea goes more than comes, which is nice.
When is your next appointment? 11+1
Rant/Rave/Questions?
GTKY: What's your favorite thing to eat for breakfast? (Both now that you're pregnant, and before)
unhealthy things like bacon, pastries, cream cheese and jam... I didn't eat these things OFTEN but they're my fav!
BFP #1 June 2016: EDD 16 March 2017, MC July 2016
Re-started TTC Aug 2016
Started IF testing Nov 2016
Spontaneous BFP #2 January 2017: Rainbow Baby Boy September 2017
BFP #3 November 2018: Baby #2 expected August 2019
How far along are you? 12+0
How are you doing? (Mentally, physically...) I am tired and gaining weight. I'm hungry all the time.. low blood sugars. I hate it. I hate not fitting in my jeans and looking like a stuffed sausage. I need maternity pants right now.
When is your next appointment? Friday! Just a doppler, but I wonder if I can convince her to do a quick abdominal us. Also doing NIPT!
Rant/Rave/Questions? I just can't stop eating and I've gained so much weight... very miserable.
GTKY: What's your favorite thing to eat for breakfast? (Both now that you're pregnant, and before) Before I saw what it did to my blood sugar, I loved loved loved cereal every morning. I still crave it. I want to eat it for all meals of the day. Now, I try to do blueberry frozen waffles (they don't spike my sugar).
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"
How are you doing? (Mentally, physically...) Physically I am doing much better... the nausea is more manageable, and my water aversion seems to be going away. Mentally, I'm doing pretty good. Most of the time I have a good attitude and am able to remind myself that seeing a well developed baby with a strong heartbeat at 11 weeks makes miscarriage very unlikely.
When is your next appointment? Officially, not until March 13. I did schedule a "just for fun" ultrasound next Friday.
Rant/Rave/Questions? Any suggestions for getting this terrible taste out of my mouth? Ugh...
GTKY: What's your favorite thing to eat for breakfast? (Both now that you're pregnant, and before) Before I was pregnant, waffles or biscuits and gravy. Now, I'm still pretty nauseated early in the morning, so I've been getting a smoothie on my way to work.
I'm not new, but I have noticed a lot of new people! So I'll do a quickie. I have had 3 MCs, and have been trying for our baby since Nov 2014. I am a Navy Wife, and my DH won't be back for 2 more weeks (he left Jan 4th, right before the BFP, so he gets the wonderfulness of the 1st Trimester from a distance).
How far along are you?
10wks 3days!
How are you doing? (Mentally, physically...)
I am emotionally and physically exhausted. Doing this solo is rough, my closest family is 400 miles away and they don't know about this pregnancy yet.
When is your next appointment?
My NT Scan is scheduled for March 9th and my 12wk OB appointment is scheduled for March 10th. I have to go to 2 different facilities for these and of course they didn't have same day availability.
Rant/Rave/Questions?
I thought symptoms easing up would be nice, but instead they cause more worry, and then BAM I got an onslaught of symptoms yesterday that took me out for the day. Can DH just hurry up and get his cute booty home? I feel as though this would be so much more bearable if his was home, mainly because he knows how to calm me down and over the phone I get annoyed with him - and someone else could be responsible for cooking or cleaning up.
GTKY: What's your favorite thing to eat for breakfast? (Both now that you're pregnant, and before)
Waffles. I freaking LOVE waffles. On my days off from work I do waffles and bacon for breakfast! This was a before and during pregnancy love love love. I've been adding fresh blueberries to my waffles lately and MMMM scrumptious. And I've been baking the bacon - less mess and less smell. Now I want waffles.
@jmn1985 Those pancakes look amazing!! Sorry DH is going out of town... I would probably cry. I'm basically a cat at this point... I can kind of make it, but I really need someone to take care of me.
10+2
How are you doing? (Mentally, physically...)
Pretty decent...broke out the Doppler today and pretty sure I found Jellybean. Heartbeat was far faster than mine (which I could hear on both sides)
When is your next appointment?
Next Tuesday!! NT scan and genetics...
Rant/Rave/Questions?
Rant: Just got back from my trip to see my dad and his fam in CO...they were underwhelmed at me being pregnant. Herummf. My sister is anti-kids which is fine but I could see how self-absorbed she and her hubs were...also kind of bummed me out that she sat there and planned not one but TWO trips to see my brother in Napa this year but hasn't tried to see me at all. Hadn't seen her since I was pregnant with DD (now 2.5). So that kind of rubbed me wrong. I get that they grew up together (my dad/stepmom have been together 40 years...so they're a tight unit. He was divorced from my mom when I was 1.5). Still hurts to be obviously on the outside though...funny...my stepmom rocks, love her, but dad/sis/bro we're kind of being pills lol
Rave...it's like 85 here today in Houston and GORGEOUS! No humidity and my windows are open...love it!
GTKY: What's your favorite thing to eat for breakfast? (Both now that you're pregnant, and before)
Do mimosas count? lol Obviously those are out right now...I've been eating Noosa yogurts just to get my damn nasty pills down!
**TW**
Losses:
#1: 8wks MMC 4/16
#2: 13+4 T21 + Hydrops 3/17
How far along are you? 11+3
How are you doing? (Mentally, physically...) Physically about the same. No decline in my symptoms, especially the nausea, and I'm just so tired of being tired and nauseated all the time. The other symptoms I can handle, but 6 weeks of constant nausea will wear on a person. Mentally, I've been doing well until the last few days. The closer I sneak to being the most pregnant I've ever been, the more it doesn't seem real that this baby could stick. I find myself waking up every morning expecting to find blood and it all to be over. I just really want to hit that 12 week mark, and then get to my next appointment quickly to see a healthy baby.
When is your next appointment? 3/6 for the NT scan and official "first" OB appointment.
Rant/Rave/Questions? I think it's cruel to make someone with losses wait until 13 weeks for the NT scan and first appointment. I don't know what I'm going to do when I have to go longer than 4 weeks between ultrasounds.
GTKY: What's your favorite thing to eat for breakfast? (Both now that you're pregnant, and before) I'm trying to think of a breakfast food I don't love, and I'm drawing a blank. Stuffed french toast sounds particularly good right now, though. Mmmmm. While PG, I'be been eating a lot of rice krispies and fruit and yogurt for breakfast, and bagels with cream cheese at any time of day I can get my hands on them.
How far along are you? 10+5! But at my appointment yesterday the u/s indicated the baby was measuring at 11 weeks with an updated EDD of 9/11. But I'm going to stick with my old EDD of 9/15 for now.
How are you doing? (Mentally, physically...) So much better since I saw the little nugget flailing around on the ultrasound yesterday and listened to a "strong" heartbeat (according to the doc). I will have another u/s next Monday as well since I am considering switching OBs and have an appointment with a different one. Then I'll have an NT scan that week or the week after. So glad for these chances to ease PGAL brain, though also hoping that so many ultrasounds isn't actually bad for anything.
Physically, I thought morning sickness was headed out until it came back with a vengeance today. Meh.
When is your next appointment? See above.
Rant/Rave/Questions? Rave: told my parents for the first time last night and my mom started crying (first grandchild for them). We'll tell my husband's family in a week or two; my sister-in-law just announced that she is due over the summer (already has one kid) so I don't think it'll be quite as dramatic a response!
Not really a question, but I will say that I'm not so enamored of the photo from my ultrasound... baby looks a little like a bug stuck on its back with its arms/legs sticking up... Later month/higher resolution ultrasounds might be a different story.
GTKY: What's your favorite thing to eat for breakfast? (Both now that you're pregnant, and before) Uh, everything? I hate that I have to pick at brunch between sweet and savory. I would like french toast AND eggs AND sausage, thanks. Or blueberry muffins. Or pancakes. And a mimosa or three.
@Texafornian I LOVE noosa yogurts. LOVE. I've been dutifully trying to switch to no-sugar plain yogurt but my mouth started watering when I read your post. Sigh. Same for your photo @jmn1985. I literally just finished lunch and could still demolish a plate of pancakes now.
11+4
How are you doing? (Mentally, physically...)
Much better after having the ultrasound yesterday. Spotting is tapering off so I'm happy about that!
When is your next appointment?
Next Tuesday I have a doppler appointment. I scheduled a just for fun scan on March 8th, but I don't see my OB again until 3/22! She said they don't really do the NT scan much anymore. I had the Harmony blood test so if anything comes back abnormal with that, I'll be calling for a scan.
Rant/Rave/Questions?
Anybody else's OB not doing the NT scan? I had an ultrasound with them at 10+4 and they said everything looks good as far as measurements go.
GTKY: What's your favorite thing to eat for breakfast? (Both now that you're pregnant, and before)
I'm not a big breakfast person but I do like waffles and pancakes. Lately I've been eating oatmeal with fruit and peanut butter and banana sandwiches.
How far along are you?
12 weeks
How are you doing? (Mentally, physically...)
physically i'm doing well.. mentally i'm exhausted and just tired of all the anxiety
When is your next appointment?
NT Scan tomorrow 02/23... it's the first ultrasound DH won't be able to make it to
Rant/Rave/Questions?
type 2 diabetic, i was put on insulin as soon as they found out i was pregnant and i'm constantly chasing my blood sugars down... it's so frustrating.. my insulin to carb ratio seems to change on a daily basis.... it's just easier for me to eat low carb but my high risk nutritionist does not like that.... just frustrated
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
How far along? by baby's measurements, 9w tomorrow! By calendar, 10w Saturday.
How are you doing? Mentally, much better with each passing day but PGAL brain is still real. Telling people bit by bit. Physically, I feel pretty terrible! No vomiting, but constant nausea.
Next Appointment: Friday! First appointment with midwife. Planning to ask to check in on the heartbeat even if that wasn't her intention, because I am a little worried about the MMC stories we have been seeing lately.
Rant/Rave/Questions: my boobs are enormous! I thought I'd get to wear my own shirts for much longer than it looks like I'll get to.
I'm a teacher and am fortunate to be on school vacation this week. It's nice to just rest, but I'm going a little nuts with the nausea + lack of exercise. I would really like to feel well enough to exercise. :-/
GTKY: I like cereal or oatmeal normally. Pregnancy first breakfast has been Eggo waffles. Then I typically have a second thing, often unhealthy, later in the morning. But I've also enjoyed smoothies / milkshakes later in the day and probably should try that for breakfast to avoid crashing following the carbs.
How far along? 9w2d longest I have ever made it.
How are you doing? had my appointment and an ultrasound about two hours ago so I am doing great. Was an anxious mess before that.
Next Appointment: march 8. Last appointment and ultrasound with my re. When I get released to my ob and will see them about a week later.
Rant/Rave/Questions: I am so tired all the time. I need a nap.
GTKY: I love French toast.
Fyi I am mobile so I can't control the bold text.
10+6
How are you doing? (Mentally, physically...)
Mentally I'm okay. Kind of freaking out about my next ultrasound because PGAL brain. Physically I'm getting over a cold so I could be better. My nausea has eased though and I'm slowly getting my appetite back.
When is your next appointment?
Next Friday (it cannot come soon enough!)
Rant/Rave/Questions?
Random rant: Work has been so slow lately, it makes me not like going and I actually enjoy my job. If I didn't have to take a couple of days off next week already, I would've taken tomorrow and Friday off because there is pretty much nothing to do. Ugh.
GTKY: What's your favorite thing to eat for breakfast? (Both now that you're pregnant, and before)
Before, French toast, sausage, and eggs (scrambled or sunny side up) if I was feeling fancy. A bagel and cream cheese if I was being lazy. Now, smores Poptarts or a bagel.
Also random but hi again ladies!! I haven't been around much the past few days because I've been so sick and exhausted, I haven't even wanted to bother with Facebook, TB, etc.
12w
How are you doing? (Mentally, physically...)
physically-exhausted still, nausea was awful last week ended up going on diclegis
mentally- super nervous for my appt tomorrow
When is your next appointment?
tomorrow is my appt with MFM for cell free DNA testing. Really hoping ultrasound looks good. I was supposed to get a call back from the billing company (I guess?) to tell me if insurance will cover/ what it will cost. Never heard from them though, so hopefully it's covered!
Rant/Rave/Questions?
H finally picked up the slack this weekend after I flipped out on him so it was nice being able to rest
GTKY: What's your favorite thing to eat for breakfast? (Both now that you're pregnant, and before)
I love all breakfast food. Love breakfast sandwiches and home fries. Bagels are one of my favs too, with butter, cream cheese, or peanut butter...I love it all. Also love over easy/medium eggs and dipping my toast in the yolk. pork roll is my favorite breakfast meat (I'm from the philly/jersey area). I just love food. My normal breakfast before PG was a peanut butter/spinach/banana smoothie or toast and peanut butter. Now it's usually either a bagel with cream cheese or toast with peanut butter and fruit.
How far along are you? 11+2
How are you doing? (Mentally, physically...) Feeling good after the NT scan yesterday and positive appointments. Baby looks PERFECT and my MFM is confident IT'S A GIRL!!!
When is your next appointment? 3 weeks for my MFM, 5 weeks for my OB, and 6 weeks for my hematologist.
Rant/Rave/Questions? I'm ready for 2nd trimester and to get my energy back!!!!
GTKY: What's your favorite thing to eat for breakfast? (Both now that you're pregnant, and before) I like cereal a lot. Lately though nothing sounds great. Sometimes a bagel, this morning a yogurt and Pringles
Married to David 3/22/14
Started TTC again October 2016
BFP on 1/6/17!
Married to David 3/22/14
Started TTC again October 2016
BFP on 1/6/17!
How far along are you? 10w6
How are you doing? (Mentally, physically...) pretty good. Feeling optimistic but cautiously
When is your next appointment? IPS ultrasound next Friday
Rant/Rave/Questions? I miss the innocence of my first pregnancy. Now I'm worried in the back of my mind and can't enjoy it the same way. A FB friend announced her pregnancy the day after she found out, like 4w1d. She has a ton of FB friends and posts daily about it. I wish I could go back to being nothing but excited but now I feel like I was so naive.
GTKY: What's your favorite thing to eat for breakfast? (Both now that you're pregnant, and before) Everything! I love breakfast. Now I have a smoothie in the morning but my favourite is French toast and real maple syrup.
Not new but a little reintro: This is my 5th pregnancy. I have lost 4 (3 pregnancies including twins) and have a DS.
How far along: 12 even
How are you doing? I'm okay. Still have major PGAL brain but I'm working on accepting that and as long as the baby is healthy, all will be okay. I have been dealing with low BP but overall I'm okay physically too.
When is your next appointment? Monday with both MFM and OB.
R/R/Q: Our NT scan went well on Thursday. Now I am waiting on the cfDNA and it is a very slow two weeks.
GTKY: Pancakes but only if they are from scratch with real maple syrup. Otherwise toasted bagel with chive cheese.
12 weeks
How are you doing? (Mentally, physically...)
mentally I'm a roller coaster, but still really upbeat from my last appt. Physically stared getting headaches this week and exhausted keeping up with everything. My bed is my best friend right now.
When is your next appointment?
March
Rant/Rave/Questions?
GTKY: What's your favorite thing to eat for breakfast? (Both now that you're pregnant, and before)
before cherry Pepsi, now I eat oatmeal with my cherry Pepsi
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
How are you doing? (Mentally, physically...) Much better. Still pretty anxious, but after my 12 week appointment yesterday, I'm feeling more calm.
When is your next appointment? We go back on 3/22 for 16 week check up and our gender scan! I had my 12 week appointment yesterday. I have a tilted uterus, so we weren't expecting to be able to hear the HB with the doppler - I figured we'd have to have an ultrasound like we did with my daughter at 12 weeks. But amazingly...the nurse found it pretty easily with the doppler! Beating strong at 172. I was so grateful. I had such anxiety for this appointment. My first pregnancy, the 12 week appointment is where we found out we had a MMC after checking for HB with doppler, abdominal U/S and finally transvaginal U/S. My next pregnancy with my daughter, because of my tilted uterus, they couldn't find her with the doppler. Took me for abdominal U/S...still nothing. Finally found her with transvaginal. But it was the most anxious 10 minutes of my life. While I was honestly kinda bummed I didn't get to see baby yesterday, I was grateful to not have to go through the anxiety of waiting for U/S.
Rant/Rave/Questions? I'm just ready to reach the point where I can feel baby moving. I feel like I'm going to still be on edge up until then. Also -- even though it's February, we're having such weird, spring-like weather in KY. It makes getting dressed in the morning so difficult. Not to mention, I'm def not at the point where I need to bust out all my maternity clothes yet, but I am bloated and uncomfortable, so getting dressed is a challenge anyway. I did break out my Bella band this morning though, just because it's soooo much more comfortable!
GTKY: What's your favorite thing to eat for breakfast? (Both now that you're pregnant, and before) I've always been a terrible breakfast eater, especially during the week. But my favorite breakfast foods are usually bacon, croissants and cinnamon rolls (not all together lol). On weekdays, my breakfast is usually a yogurt that I stuff in my purse and eat at the office, or maybe some toast.
Not new, but I'll introduce anyway. I have a DD who is almost 11 months. I had a ruptured ectopic March 31, 2015. She was born April 3, 2016.
How far along are you?
10+4
How are you doing? (Mentally, physically...)
Exhausted, but generally MUCH better than last time. I am pretty much always tired and have limited nausea. H has 12 weeks of paternity leave that he can use in the first year and it happened to fall right when I got pregnant again. So it has been useful to have him here for the poopy diapers- those seem to be real triggers for me right now.
When is your next appointment?
March 6, for the NT scan
GTKY: What's your favorite thing to eat for breakfast? (Both now that you're pregnant, and before)
runny, poached eggs- which I still eat, even pregnant. I also love blueberry pancakes.
they also took my blood for the materni21 panel, so I'll find out the gender in a week or so!!
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
Side note and unrelated to your fab news lol...I finally barfed! 10+3 today and only had mild wooziness but was never sick thankfully...until this morning. I just had a spoonful of Rice Chex that tasted like ASS... realized milk had expired and when I smelled the container I lost it in the kitchen sink. Soooo yucky!!!
**TW**
Losses:
#1: 8wks MMC 4/16
#2: 13+4 T21 + Hydrops 3/17