TTGP Grad check in 7/6

heatherdubrow

This is a check-in for friends from the TTGP board (I copied this from another BMB's check-in). If you were a contributing member of that board please let us know how you are doing! 

1. Due date? 

2. How are you feeling? DD posts are welcome if you need support   

3. Any upcoming appointments and/or updates from recent appointments? 

4. Questions/concerns?

heatherdubrow

1. Due date? 
3/1
2. How are you feeling? DD posts are welcome if you need support   
Pretty good! Just anxiously awaiting my ultrasound next week! 

3. Any upcoming appointments and/or updates from recent appointments? 
Next week is my first appt and ultrasound. Just hoping to see a beating heart (or two   )
4. Questions/concerns?
Not yet.

bethennyfrankel

@heatherdubrow I am so excited for your u/s! I will be stalking every update until then

1. Due date? 3/4

2. How are you feeling? DD posts are welcome if you need support   I'm kicking myself for agreeing to putting off my confirmation appointment until next week! I'm ready to get this show on the road! BW on Monday. They'll schedule my first u/s after my betas are over 5000. So FX'd that's sooner rather than later.

3. Any upcoming appointments and/or updates from recent appointments? Confirmation appointment on Monday (7/10). We'll schedule future appointments after my numbers come back. I'll keep you guys posted!

4. Questions/concerns? Oh, I just remembered I have to completely revamp my makeup routine and I'm salty about it. I was just gonna do bareminerals. Other suggestions? I was just going to go minimal (bb/cc cream, concealer, blush, and powder). Might grab a few extras depending on how I want to treat myself (highlighter, bronzer, and mascara).

muggle621

This is a check-in for friends from the TTGP board (I copied this from another BMB's check-in). If you were a contributing member of that board please let us know how you are doing! 

1. Due date? 
Tentatively 3/18
2. How are you feeling? DD posts are welcome if you need support   
Nervous AF. I took a pg test today like an idiot and am now worried about the line not getting darker even though I know that's not anything to worry about it. It hasn't even been 48 hours since the last test. 
3. Any upcoming appointments and/or updates from recent appointments? 
I am waiting the results from the HCG and progesterone (betas?) bloodwork I got yesterday. I had my progesterone tested at 7dpo (Sat) and they said my level of 12.9 was in a "gray area".I'm worried it has not gone up yet. 
4. Questions/concerns?
Oh I have tons, but I have plenty of time to sit here and google them all haha. 

vflux33

@heatherdubrow I'm so glad you're going to be getting info next week!

@bethennyfrankel I'll be looking for an update from you Monday!

@muggle621 I was taking HPTs every day (until today because I got the beta results yesterday) and they started to level out after getting darker after a few days. I don't think it means anything, so hopefully that puts you at ease a bit. Please let us know when you get the call about your beta!

I lurked last week's thread over the weekend  and saw this came up but I just want to reiterate to anyone lurking: if you were an active member in TTGP but ghosted because you felt you hadn't been around enough to post in the grad thread, please still post here! I know there are at least 4 or 5 of you so far so don't be shy!! 

1. Due date? March 14th

2. How are you feeling? DD posts are welcome if you need support   Sort of DD? So MH and I are of course most concerned with viability and heartbeat(s), obviously, but yeah these 3 weeks wondering about the number are also gonna be nuts. I had 2-3 eggs in the viable range at our CD 12 u/s so if it's 3 I'd be really worried about complications. If 2, honestly, assuming health and all that, we'd LOVE that so much. Yes, it would be hard, and I'm a FTM and don't know what I'm doing AT ALL, but we would be very happy. We always wanted 2 (we will be happy with 3 if we do have triplets, of course!) and I'm turning 35 2 months after EDD so if we get 2 at once we get to bypass AMA, which is obviously preferred (and we get MH's younger current sperm). Also MH is 9 years older than his sister and they're not very close and he always wanted our kids to be close in age. Again, health 1st, but we'd be cool with twins! We were talking yesterday about how both twins and a singleton have their advantages for us and we're ready for whatever happens with that. I am a little concerned because Dr. Google says a high beta could mean "molar pregnancy", but trying to not let my mind go there now. If I worry too much about whether there's a heartbeat I won't sleep at night, which is ultimately a very bad idea. I'm sure you all can relate!

3. Any upcoming appointments and/or updates from recent appointments? Nope

4. Questions/concerns? Think I already DD'd all over that!

ladybugsamom

Thanks @vflux33 I wasn't sure if I was "welcome" to post here.

1. Due date? 
March 14th

2. How are you feeling? DD posts are welcome if you need support   
*not sure what DD means*  But, I'm feeling great - not really having any physical symptoms yet.  I'm emotionally a little on edge because there's sooooo much to consider/factor/get ready for when you're expecting.  I've done this before, but the same nerves are very real each time!

3. Any upcoming appointments and/or updates from recent appointments? 
My first appointment is scheduled for July 27th.

4. Questions/concerns?
None yet, but I'm sure they will come!

I'm super happy to be sharing a BMB with you ladies!

vflux33

@ladybugsamom Yes, you are definitely welcome here!  DD in some contexts means "dirty delete" but in other contexts such as here it means "dear diary". Feel free to use that space to vent about whatever. 

muggle621

@vflux33 Thank you for reassurance it was ok to post here! As I was typing I was thinking "Should I be doing this? I hope so because I have these feeling to get out!!" I had to go back and look to see when you have the test to see if you are having multiples! I will be super stalking you in 3 weeks lol. 
I did get my #'s back, I feel a bit better now. My HCG is 62 and Progesterone did go up - it is 21. The doctor is pleased to see these numbers @ 3.5 wks. I have another blood test Monday so hoping to see that HCG go into the hundreds! First u/s and checkup is July 31st. 
@ladybugsamom I'm glad to see even ppl who have already had kids are still nervous. Well, not glad that your nervous, I'm just glad I'm not alone in the nerves dept. 
@bethennyfrankel Yes, keep us posted after your confirmation! 
@heatherdubrow I can't wait to find out how many heartbeats you hear next week! 

vflux33

@muggle621 That's great news! Please update Monday to let us know how your numbers are doing. 

As far as I'm concerned, and I bet other grads would agree (if someone feels strongly otherwise they can speak up), you guys who ghosted TTGP did so out of respect for long time members and an understanding of the "rules" of that board, and I think that was cool of you. That said, you were contributing members and even if you questioned whether you contributed long enough to post in the grad thread, you still were a part of that community. 

heatherdubrow

@vflux33 agreed with everything about posting here!

@bethennyfrankel so happy to see you posting!!

emcake

There are so many ttgp grads this month! I apologize for ghosting on the ttgp board the last roughly two months.  I was having a hard time keeping up with challenging work hours and the stress of ttgp.

1. Due date? Roughey 3/8 may change after my first appointment. 

2. How are you feeling? DD posts are welcome if you need support   
Thrilled to be pregnant. But worried something might happen.
3. Any upcoming appointments and/or updates from recent appointments? 
First appointment is July 19th. It feels like an eternity away. 
4. Questions/concerns?

ladybugsamom

@emcake Welcome! The worry is normal and hopefully will subside some once you have your first appointment.  

runsoncoffee

1. Due date? 
Still up in the air, but for now I'm going with March 6th (based on ovulation)
2. How are you feeling? DD posts are welcome if you need support   
I am just super tired! And completely starting to freak out about 2 under 2. I'm thrilled to be pregnant but just nervous! Also really just wanting to get through the next few weeks. I forgot how nerve wracking early pregnancy can be. 
3. Any upcoming appointments and/or updates from recent appointments? 
I had an ultrasound yesterday. My result are on the online portal but I haven't heard from the OB office yet so I'll be giving them a call tomorrow just to confirm. I have a nurses appt scheduled for August 1st but no exam until the end of August as of right now.
4. Questions/concerns?
I hope I am welcome here too! I was fortunate I didn't get to know too many of you on TTGP as when I finally decided to stop lurking is the month I got my BFP. I'm so thrilled for all of you and excited to see if any of you have multiples! @heatherdubrow and @vflux33

Everycol0r

1. Due date? 
No idea yet!

2. How are you feeling? DD posts are welcome if you need support   
Feeling fine, just sore boobs and tiredness. Today I smelled onions cooking in my frozen lunch and started gagging. If it's not known yet it will be soon, onions are the bane of my freaking existence. I hate them. And now it seems it's going to be escalated. 

3. Any upcoming appointments and/or updates from recent appointments? 
They moved my Tuesday scan to Monday! Yay one day sooner. 

4. Questions/concerns?
Nothing yet, just trying to take it day by day. 

orbmaker

hi guys! Not sure if anyone remembers me, but I was posting in TTGP for the first few months of the year. 

1. Due date? march 19 per FF

2. How are you feeling? DD posts are welcome if you need support   

Just tentatively psyched. Freaking out occasionally, as someone mentioned above, about the relative darkness of my lines.

3. Any upcoming appointments and/or updates from recent appointments? 

Just made an appointment for 8/22. Didn't necessarily seem late to me, but y'all seem to be getting in sooner. Mostly I wanted to wait for a particular midwife. Are yours just for beta quant? 

4. Questions/concerns?

let me know if you think I'm not ttgp enough for this thread! 

vflux33

@orbmaker I think we may have missed each other in TTGP (I started posting September 2016 and took a break from November until March), but it's cool you're here and I look forward to getting to know you! As for the u/s, I have an appointment at exactly 7 weeks, which will be 7/26 for me, but it's with my RE--not my OB. I'm not experienced with this stuff but my sense is if you wanted an appointment earlier than late August you could probably get one (but then it sounds like you wouldn't have your preferred midwife). 

runsoncoffee

@orbmaker my first real appt is not until 12 weeks. That is standard protocol for my office! I had an early ultrasound due to dating discrepancies.

ladybugsamom

@orbmaker Yeah, I've heard that some offices don't see you for your first visit until 12 weeks.  My first appointment is scheduled for July 27th which will put me at 7w1d.  I think I'll call just to make sure I'll get an u/s at that visit, too.  This is a new doctor so I'm not 100% sure of all of their protocols yet.

vflux33

Wow, you guys, I had no idea the 12 weeks thing was so common. I'd go INSANE waiting that long to hear a heartbeat. 

mdfarmchick

@vflux33 @heatherdubrow I am anxiously awaiting both of your ultrasound results and hoping super hard for twins!

@bethennyfrankel I'm no help in the make up department--I minimized my routine into just washing my face. 

muggle621 good luck for rising betas. 

@ladybugsamom I completely agree on the nerves--I think having a toddler and knowing what to expect makes me more nervous!

1. Due date? 
My guesstimate varies by about a week so I'll just see what my doctor says in August. 

2. How are you feeling? DD posts are welcome if you need support   
I'm having morning sickness at night before bed and sometimes in the morning too. But mostly I'm tired and have this low grade headache I can't kick. I appreciate all the symptoms--even the nausea--because it means I'm still pregnant. 

3. Any upcoming appointments and/or updates from recent appointments? 
First appointment--2 August

4. Questions/concerns?
If I don't go here, let me know. It won't hurt my feelings. I lurked forever on TTGP and then found myself in th January 2018 BMB. Then I had a miscarriage at the beginning of June that sent me to the TTCAL board which led to a month of me posting on TTGP. I'm cautiously optimistic that this one sticks. 

vflux33

@mdfarmchick You definitely belong here  I'm sorry you're already having so much ms, but glad it is lessening your anxiety somewhat. I haven't had any yet, but bracing myself...

heatherdubrow

I'll be real, I don't know most of you. But i'm not one to exclude anyone so welcome!

vflux33

Anyone else missing how people (other than drive-bys) actually adhere to the board organization in TTGP? All these different threads are driving me bonkers. 

Everycol0r

vflux33 said:

Anyone else missing how people (other than drive-bys) actually adhere to the board organization in TTGP? All these different threads are driving me bonkers. 

Not really but then again I am more familiar with the style pre-current TTGP organization. This is still a vast improvement on how it use to be with ten million "an I pregnant look at this" posts that use to fill up the BMBs in the early days. 

heatherdubrow

I get annoyed when it's not regular posters, @vflux33. Like someone who hasn't even intro'd posting an AW thread that only applies to them...

mdfarmchick

I mean I like the organization, but I also like that we aren't "the board police"--i.e., it's nice to just gently remind people where we have a thread for that already but not feel the need to jump on people. Overall, it feels like a good vibe for a board. And I second @heatherdubrow it annoys me when it's someone that hasn't even intro'd. 

vflux33

Yeah I don't mind the ones that apply to lots of people like "maternity clothes" etc. And yeah gentle reminders are appropriate. I agree I like the vibe here so far (but haven't been in one before so nothing to compare). In your experience, do the one offs from people who haven't intro'd die down in second tri? 

heatherdubrow

@vflux33 kinda? There will be guess the 'gender' posts for sure... I'm actually really surprised we haven't seen any Facebook group posts yet!

vflux33

@heatherdubrow I've lurked a ton of the "let's start a FB group" threads in other BMBs. SO not down. Even if I knew everyone in it and it wasn't a phishing scam. I hate FB. 

heatherdubrow

@vflux33 I joined my fb group from oct 12 and we're all super close still. But we didn't move there until after babies were born, and even then we've had to weed out some crazies. It just cracks me up that people come here having not participated and want us to all join their Facebook group!

vflux33

@heatherdubrow Yeah the randos asking for the groups always come across very catfish-y. 

Sadly even if there is a great FB group made after birth with zero crazies I'd still have to stay away. Facebook was not a good place for me. I deactivated a year ago and I'm so much happier now. So I hope people don't go there instead because I'll feel left out! Do the BGs erase the BMBs after a certain amount of time? 

hdaley

Hi ladies.  I recognize so many names and I'm not sure if anyone recognizes mine.  I lurked a lot on TTGP, introed and posted here and there, mostly in WTO and TWW threads.  I was more active in TTCAL.  I see that there isn't a Pregnant after loss thread so I was hoping I could post here for my sanity.  Let me know if that's okay/isn't okay. 

Hugs.

heatherdubrow

@hdaley we do have a weekly PGAL thread, if you search it should be there!

mdfarmchick

@vflux33 my Aug15 board moved to Facebook after we had all the babies and then weeded out a few more crazies. I am super close to all of those ladies and love my "mom group". We even had a few ladies come over and make a fake Facebook with their bump names only to interact with us. 

ladybugsamom

I do like the board organization of TTGP but I also don't mind one-offs that apply to everyone like @vflux33 mentioned. I'd still like to see an AMA 35+ thread started and there was no Wednesday Ticker change this week. I'd definitely join in on those too.

As for FB, I have a love/hate relationship with it. Every other day I want to deactivate it but then I come across an inspirational and uplifting page that I want updates from, so I keep it.

heatherdubrow

@ladybugsamom feel free to start an AMA thread if you don't see one posted!

runsoncoffee

I'm surprised also that there haven't been any facebook requests. I'm in a facebook group with my Aug 16 moms and it's one of the reasons I stay on facebook... I've even met one of the moms IRL. But we didn't start the group until a few months after our babies were born.

Everycol0r

Nein on the FB groups for me. 

heatherdubrow

@GG620 and @kiki75 welcome!!

GG620

Thanks for the tag @heatherdubrow!

1. Due date? 3/14

2. How are you feeling? DD posts are welcome if you need support   I am an emotional roller coaster tbh. I am shocked, over the moon with happiness, so scared of another loss, thankful, ALL THE THINGS!

3. Any upcoming appointments and/or updates from recent appointments? beta tomorrow! It can't come fast enough. 

4. Questions/concerns? how long does it usually take to get your beta results back? And how many draws do your REs Do? 

Ahh so excited  

vflux33

@GG620 I only had one draw and I got the results in about 5 hours, but was told it would have been sooner if not for the fact that my blood had to be sent 4 towns up the road to a different lab (rural area).

Make sure to update us tomorrow!