PGAL Check In 9/28

mileswithmyles

Hi everyone! How is everybody doing this week?

How far along are you?

Any appointments coming up?

Questions?

How are you doing? 

GTKY:  What would you do with a whole day to yourself?

desertdweller21

How far along are you?
8w6d

Any appointments coming up?
Probably my last weekly ultrasound tomorrow. Despite having bad ones in the past, they currently reassure me that everything is okay and I'm going to miss them  

Questions?
Nope

How are you doing? 
Okay. I'm starting to accept this is going to stick, but then I think I'm somehow jinxing myself. 

GTKY:  What would you do with a whole day to yourself?
Right now? Binge watch Netflix all day with intermittent snacking and napping. Lol. 

jhysmath

How far along are you? 5w2d

Any appointments coming up?
Not until 10/19 which seems so far away. 
Questions?
Nope
How are you doing? 
Trying hard to believe this will all work out even though I'm not having any symptoms yet, and I feel when I was pregnant with my mc I had so many symptoms already. 
GTKY:  What would you do with a whole day to yourself?
@desertdweller-2 I'm with you on that. I got to do that last weekend and it was great dh wasn't as pleased when he came home Monday and realized I didn't do anything on his list. 

sparkymcgeee

How far along are you?
7ish weeks. I'm not going backwards.
Any appointments coming up?
Not this week
Questions?
Nope
How are you doing? 
Meh
GTKY:  What would you do with a whole day to yourself?
Sleep, eat, read, watch tv, sleep some more

sparklingdiamond

How far along are you?  9w2d

Any appointments coming up?  My last u/s with the RE on Monday.

Questions?  Not at the moment.

How are you doing? Doing okay.  Just tired and still dealing with food aversions.

GTKY:  What would you do with a whole day to yourself?  I would just relax and read my book and watch my shows all day.

sparklingdiamond

@desertdweller-2 I haven't had weekly u/s, but have definitely had more than the normal person at this point and I think I will miss them too.

@jhysmath It's so hard not to analyze symptoms or lack of symptoms!

3littles3angels

How far along are you? 9w2d...or more find out today.

Any appointments coming up?
Appointment today. Was measuring ahead last week by a week so today we will find out if my due date changes...I hope so. I'd love to be a week ahead lol.

Questions?

How are you doing? 
Tired all the time. Puking a few times a day. Went from drinking almost a gallon of water a day to barely keeping down a 16oz bottle. Already been to the ER for IV fluids. Neasea meds aren't working so they gave me suppositories (so embarrassing lol).

GTKY:  What would you do with a whole day to yourself? Sleep!!! It's the only way to get away from the nausea and vomiting.

firefliesandfjords

@3littles3angels I had to use phenergan suppositories in my first pregnancy, along with oral dissolving zofran. They made all the difference in the world. But they did put me in a mad coma and burned on insertion. This is SO tmi, and absolutely disgusting, but I feel obligated to give this advice since I've been there: Shove some toilet paper in between your cheeks if you feel like you're going to throw up after you've taken the suppository. Sometimes the force from vomiting causes...ahem...leakage.

How far along are you? 6 weeks, 5 days.

Any appointments coming up? Nurse appointment plus dating and viability scan tomorrow, finally! I'm so excited.

Questions? Why are tacos the only thing that helps my nausea? 

How are you doing? My nausea, and vomiting now, is getting a little more severe each day. I'm taking up to 200 mg of B6 and 62 mg of Unisom a day now and still getting sick. I will probably be asking for zofran at my appointment since I have a gig this weekend and would rather not vomit on stage.

GTKY:  What would you do with a whole day to yourself? I mean, I'd love to go get a mani/pedi and massage or something like that since I haven't had one on goodness knows how long, but a Taco Bell/Netflix binge sounds even better, frankly.

knw007

How far along are you? 6 W 6 D

Any appointments coming up? Next thursday

Questions?No

How are you doing? Not as well as I thought. I thought having my daughter last year and knowing that I am able to sustain a pregnancy would take away the fear this time. Not so much. I had to beg for blood tests because my OB didnt put me on suppositories this pregnancy and I was on it the whole first trimester last time. After seeing my progestrone go down slightly then I finally got the suppositories which has calmed me down for the time being. 

GTKY:  What would you do with a whole day to yourself? Sleep, eat, and watch tv.

mileswithmyles

How far along are you? 9 weeks, 3 days

Any appointments coming up? I see my OB on 10/11 and get my NT scan on 10/19

Questions? Those who have taken meds for HG, when do you know when to stop?  

How are you doing? Physically, I feel so much better this week.  Phenegran is my new BFF.  I still have some bouts of vomiting in the morning before my first dose has time to kick in and a little nausea during the day, but it is nothing compared to what it was.  It is making me more tired, but the fatigue is far more manageable than the nausea and vomiting.  Emotionally, I feel okay.  I still count the days to the next appointment and will have a small heart attack in the time it will take the OB to confirm that everything looks good.

GTKY:  What would you do with a whole day to yourself? I would get a manicure and pedicure, watch all my trashy TV that DH hates, read a book, and enjoy the quiet.

@desertdweller-2 how often will your ultrasounds be after the one next week?
@jhysmath I am jealous of your lack of symptoms, but I totally get what you're saying about them being kind of reassuring when you're having a bad PGAL day 
@sparkymcgeee I should add sleep to my list.  I love a good nap.
@sparklingdiamond will you transfer over to your regular OB at that point?
@3littles3angels what were you taking?  Big hugs and hoping you feel better.  
@firefliesandfjords I'm with you on the tacos.  Mexican food is totally fine with me, which is so weird.
@knw007 glad you advocated for yourself with your OB 

desertdweller21

@sparklingdiamond My RE tried to go biweekly after 6 weeks, but she saw the panicked look on my face and changed her mind. She even told me she's only doing it for my mental health

@mileswithmyles I'm not sure, that's most likely my last RE appointment. I'll start seeing an OB after that. 

justsuzie

@firefliesandfjords tacos are the cure for anything.
@desertdweller-2 Glad you've seen good progress at weeklies! 
@jhysmath Sympotoms shmymptoms....I did have anything until well into 7 weeks.  
3littles3angels how was US?
@knw007 the suppositories are my security blanket...I know what you mean. Hang in there!
@sparkymcgeee Sorry about the meh feeling.  I get how it feels and at least you have a positive attitude about it.
@mileswithmyles I hate that 30 seconds when they stick the probe in and your eyes are just looking at the screen and your thinking baby baby baby heartbeat heartbeat heartbeat.

AFM
How far along are you?
9 weeks 2 days but measured 2 days ahead last time.  Doppler is putting HB at 167

Any appointments coming up?
Monday...actually excited for this one because we know there is a HB
tw-loss

My last series of Ultrasounds I measured a week behind since the beginning even though I knew my dates and we consistently saw slow growth each week and had a weak HB of 110ish at the 6.5 week US.  Then at 8 weeks there was no HB.  
end TW

So the fact that I know there is a HB is super reassuring because we have NEVER made it this far before.

Questions?
Anyone else get lower back pain that actually shoots into you leg this early?!  I'm dying over here. My leg is actually getting tingly at times.  Way too early for this to happen.  I am wondering if I pinched a nerve or tweaked something.  

How are you doing? 
Great, I actually feel like this baby might stick....5th time's a charm.

GTKY:  What would you do with a whole day to yourself?
Well my husband works weekends so I literally have every weekend to myself if I don't chose to be social.  Lately I have been treating myself to prenatal massages. I plan to do 2-3 every month throughout the PG. We really should be saving money but I took on an extra afterschool job to pamper myself throughout this PG.

suchaglencoco

 How far along are you?

6w2d

So happy my day 1 is a Sunday. Makes this easier on me.

Any appointments coming up?

I have an OB apt on the 10th. The RE wants me to have another u/s around then, but the nurses at the OB office are fighting me about it. Well, the receptionist is telling me the nurse is disagreeing with me needing an u/s because I cannot get a nurse on the phone. So frustrated. It's been 2 days of this back and forth. I'll call my RE tomorrow and ask her to do another u/s, which she said she'd do if this happened.

Like why would I lie about needing an u/s??? And I guess they have in the system I'll never need a viability scan because I see a fertility doctor. Well, stuff happens like getting pregnant natural!  So I'm glad we called the RE and not the OB when I got the bfp.

Sorry for the rant. 

Questions?

Tw, children mentioned 

Is anyone else eating a ton? I seriously am eating 6 meals a day. DH says this kid eats more than our toddlers do. End TW

How are you doing? 

I am feeling very calm about this pregnancy now. We've discussed names, I've secretly looked at nursery ideas, we've been talking to our little bean.

GTKY:  What would you do with a whole day to yourself?

Depends how I am feeling. I'd love a day of cleaning, reorganization, and adult tv with a nap thrown in there. And eating food I don't have to share with anyone. Even the dogs. 

sarahjean177

How far along are you?
5wks 2days
Any appointments coming up?
Oct 19
Questions?
How does everyone stay off of the internet with all of their worries and questions?  It just freaks me out more but idle time can be dangerous on google. 
How are you doing? 
I'm okay.  A little worried that I was severely nauseous last week and I'm not this week.  I'm taking care of my hubby who is recovering from donating a kidney so I'm hoping I've just been too busy to notice the little things.  Also... exhausted from taking care of hubby. 
GTKY:  What would you do with a whole day to yourself?
Go for a walk... read a book... go to Target ALONE

rachelg777

@desertdweller-2 I'm trying to get over the same thoughts about jinxing myself. no fun.
@jhysmath I agree, October seems like the longest month ever. Normally it's my favorite month.
@sparkymcgeee I've been thinking about you, hope you are doing okay.
@sparklingdiamond yay! Do you graduate the RE after that?
@3littles3angels hang in there! Hope your nausea meds start working!
@knw007 I'm glad you advocated for yourself!
@mileswithmyles Thank the Lord for phenergan! I'm glad you are getting some relief.
@justsuzie I'm no expert and I don't have experience but from your description it sounds like sciatica? I've heard that can happen anytime in pregnancy when your uterus compresses the nerve (maybe you are getting ready to pop right over your pelvic bone and then you will get some relief!?) Again, take that with a grain of salt.
@suchaglencoco I am eating a TON. It's terrible. I'm still so hungry all the time (luckily I'm having less food adversions)- but when I'm hungry ALL the time it's hard to make healthy choices! 
@sarahjean177 I have a hard time staying off google too. But remember, you can literally find a situation for every topic you search that either ends well or badly. So try not to put too much weight in what you find...

rachelg777

How far along are you?
9w2d

Any appointments coming up? 10/11 

Questions? n/a

How are you doing? 
I'm doing okay... I knew these coming weeks with this pregnancy would be hard on me mentally so I was/am prepared for that.

Big TW regarding my loss

So with my loss everything progressed normally. Baby was measuring on track, HR was in 170's, everything was "normal." The only concern I had was a small amount of brown spotting at 10w2d. Luckily, I had an appt that day (Monday) and my DR did a pap- she saw the bleed and said it looked to be coming from my cervix and that everything looked normal, baby had a healthy heartbeat, I'm young, nothing to indicate anything was wrong. I still couldn't shake the feeling something was wrong so I listened to the HB that day with my doppler and then the next morning when I got home from work. Starting to feel some relief I went to bed. I searched for the next 2 days for the HB and couldn't find it. I knew something was wrong because I had been finding it in less than 10 minutes, plus I just had a bad feeling. I went in to the DR (Thursday) and the baby was gone, worst image of my life. Baby was measuring 10w2d - only one day behind. Ugh, I'm sorry to go into all that but it's my worst fear that everything also looks normal this time and soon it just won't. Anyway I'm trying to forget all that. It's a new pregnancy and I feel good about it. I've also had a lot of morning sickness which didn't happen with my loss (even though that doesn't necessarily mean anything). I'm just waiting for the next few weeks to pass and hoping everything will continue to be fine.

End TW 

GTKY:  What would you do with a whole day to yourself?

If it's a "pamper" myself type day definitely mani/pedi/massage, a nice workout, lunch with a good friend, and just relaxing.

justsuzie

@rachelg777 Ugh, your TW is my worst fear.  I have been doing doppler every night.  I just have to believe that everything is going to work out because there is no way I can have the worst luck of 3 losses in a row within 1 11 months.....we will be strong together and think positive even when it's hard (everyday).  I finally let myself look at baby stuff online but will not order anything until we make it past the first tri which we will....which we all will.  It takes a special kind of strength and courage to be in our shoes.

mileswithmyles

Big hugs @rachelg777 

rachelg777

Thanks @mileswithmyles @justsuzie I'm sorry if that triggered anything, the chances of that happening are really sooo very small. I try to think about that. Most days I feel pretty positive but then I get some down moments. You are right though, there is no point in thinking negatively at all. In May we will be holding our rainbows. 

labgrand2012

How far along are you? 8w2d

Any appointments coming up? Had my first ones last week and this week. I have my Nipt test and genetic screening in Oct as well as my first appointment with OB. So just sitting tight until then.

Questions? 

How are you doing? Still have all day nausea but the fatigue is letting up a bit so that helps. I also have been taking the unisom later in the morning and that also has helped me from feeling like I am going to fall asleep at my desk. Other than that, the bloat is so bad I have like three tops I can wear without looking like a stuff sausage. But I have passed my last loss milestone, and that felt great!

GTKY:  What would you do with a whole day to yourself? Oh my gosh... a whole day! I miss my alone time. I would sleep in until 10, then watch the price is right, take a nice peaceful bath..uninterrupted, eat junk food and then binge watch some romantic shows. I would also then sit in silence for awhile, and enjoy it and than take my dogs for a walk. 

@desertdweller-2 - your day does sound very similar to mine!
@jhysmath I am very jealous you had an alone day recently! And to do lists are over rated 
@sparkymcgeee  Sorry you are doing meh right now. hope the weekend is better!
@sparklingdiamond food aversions suck! hope they end soon.
@3littles3angels I am so jealous you might be a week ahead, they pushed me back 8 days...But i am sorry you are dealing with all that sickness.
@firefliesandfjords gl at your appointment today!
@knw007 glad you fought and got your suppositories!
@mileswithmyles Glad you are feelin better! While I dnt have HG I also wonder how I will know when to stop my meds.
@justsuzie That is great about the strong heartbeat and growth! 
@suchaglencoco That is so frustrating! If your Dr. says they want it, then why are they fighting it? I hope you get it sorted out quickly.
@sarahjean177 Hope you DH has a quick recovery.
@rachelg777 Sorry these weeks have been hard. That would be so hard when like you said, everything looked good. Sending you hugs and hoping these next few weeks feel like they fly by!

rachelg777

@labgrand2012 thank you! Congrats on getting past your loss milestone, yay!

jessnoel89

How far along are you? 8 weeks 6 days (my loss milestone is 9 weeks 2 days)

Any appointments coming up? I had an emergency appointment yesterday because of HG. Had to get the IV hook up and they put me on zofran which makes me nervous. I'm only taking it when I absolutely have to.

Questions? how are you all coping with exhaustion/sickness and taking care of your kiddos? I have some serious mom guilt because it's been three days of Mickey Mouse Clubhouse since I can barely get out of bed without vomiting.

How are you doing? tired, sick, but thankful for wonderfully helpful family members and an understanding midwife.

GTKY:  What would you do with a whole day to yourself? honestly I'd lay in bed and binge watch New Girl

jhysmath

Okay, maybe I spoke too soon or the vermicomposting in my classroom really does stink and makes my stomach turn. I'm not sure if it's pregnancy related or if it is just really ripe today. I dug it all up and I'm covering it up better, hopefully the little worms take care of the food over the weekend, the smell is really getting to me.

suchaglencoco

Hooray for passing milestones!!

@labgrand2012, it's so obnoxious. The 2 offices of my specialist and OB are in the same building!  How hard is it for THE OB nurse to call or even walk to my RE office to make sure I'm not lying for an U/S???
We actually gave up the fight and scheduled one with my RE office. I have an OB appt the day after where I plan to let the stupidity of what transpired be known.

jhysmath

@sarahjean177 I'm happy its the school year this time around, it keeps me from the internet and google searches and worrying constantly. The last time I was pregnant was during summer vacation and I googled anything and everything. Now by the time I get home from work, or painting the new place we're moving into next week, I'm so exhausted and I just fall asleep. I really don't know how I will last until 10:30 tonight. We have homecoming which is my gig as a senior class adviser. The dance tonight is going to be so long and I feel like I'll be curled up in a corner sleeping and just hope the students are behaving themselves. 

sparkymcgeee

Well I'm an idiot. A sad one now too.
You know how on the desktop version they show highlighted threads from random boards? Well I clicked on a HDBD thread. I didn't know what board it would be for. It was for December. Which is where I would be had I not lost my baby in April. Seeing random women be where I was supposed to be made me equally sad and mad. I'm sad-mad. I'm happy I'm here and I have a new bean growing and stuff but to think I should be 30w right now and I'm not, really really sucks. 

jessnoel89

@sparkymcgeee hugs and prayers to you ❤️❤️❤️❤️

justsuzie

labgrand2012 Prince is right....yes, with a bowl of froot loops.\
@sparkymcgeee sorry for the shitty bmb reminder.  That's always rough.  I actually had to get off the PGAL board because I kept seeing updates from people that had their bfp when I did but didn't have a loss.  Hang in there girl.

Shima42

How far along are you?

I think about 8 weeks.  I'm not keeping extremely close track because I'm trying not to obsess.  Two months down, 7 or 8 to go!

Any appointments coming up?

I get to meet a midwife on Monday.

Questions?

Does it, cosmically speaking, matter if I don't get up and go to work?

How are you doing? 

Oh, I'll survive.

GTKY:  What would you do with a whole day to yourself?

Actually, I get a whole day to myself every few weeks.  I like to go out to eat with friends, play video games, get a haircut.

suchaglencoco

@sparkymcgeee I'm so sorry. It's rough when reality smacks you back in the face like that. Hugs.

labgrand2012

@sparkymcgeee ugg, I am so sorry for that unexpected gut punch! Those kind of reminders are the worst!

rachelg777

@sparkymcgeee I’m sorry that totally sucks. Low blow, TB! 

GeekBeagle

How far along are you?  5w5d-ish

Any appointments coming up? Not until 10/9...only 10 more days!

Questions? Nope

How are you doing? OK. I'm finding that I'm able to be happy for others' pregnancies now that I'm pregnant again instead of just being jealous and bitter. So that's good.

GTKY:  What would you do with a whole day to yourself? I actually wish for time alone so I can get stuff on my to-do list done. I just want to declutter the house with nobody around. I am seriously considering taking the day of my first appointment off not only for my mental health, but so I can just do stuff at home while DS is at daycare.

justsuzie

@GeekBeagle...know what you mean about the happy for others...I was always jealous too!

justsuzie

I have my viability and dating scan tomorrow. I'll be close to 10 weeks.  Excited and nervous.  I mean, I can find a good HB with doppler so I don't know why I am nervous.  Wish me luck tomorrow. 

suchaglencoco

justsuzie said:

I have my viability and dating scan tomorrow. I'll be close to 10 weeks.  Excited and nervous.  I mean, I can find a good HB with doppler so I don't know why I am nervous.  Wish me luck tomorrow. 

I am always nervous, too. I was nervous until we delivered. It stunk, but you'll get through it. Good luck!

cups4

@justsuzie it's cool you can find it. All I hear is my heartbeat and the placenta.

rachelg777

@justsuzie good luck! Keep us posted!! 

justsuzie

@cups4 it took a lot of looking. Mine was at my pupil hair line a 1/2 inch to the right of my belly button and I can only find it with the probe at a weird angle and only on a empty non-bloated stomach. I’ve hear that anything before 11 weeks is pretty tough to find. I can’t find it every time either. Hit or miss. Don’t give up! 

cups4

justsuzie said:

@cups4 it took a lot of looking. Mine was at my pupil hair line a 1/2 inch to the right of my belly button and I can only find it with the probe at a weird angle and only on a empty non-bloated stomach. I’ve hear that anything before 11 weeks is pretty tough to find. I can’t find it every time either. Hit or miss. Don’t give up! 

  

bwow615

@justsuzie sending good vibes to you! Excited to hear how it went!