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pgal check in week of 10/25
ChloandCoco
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How far along are you?
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Re: pgal check in week of 10/25
My favourite part of the day is when DH comes home from work. Bath time with DD in the evening and just being together as a fam.
2. Had an us yesterday and saw a heartbeat
3. Next appt is the day before thanksgiving for the NT US. I told my office I had to be seen before thanksgiving bc DH wants to announce to his family that weekend and I need confirmation things are still ok before then.
4. I had book club at my house last night and I was so tired and just wanted everyone to go home lol. Pretended to drink a mixed drink in my tervis the whole night, wonder if I fooled anyone.
5. I think I'm doing better seeing the heartbeat yesterday, but still apprehensive.
6. My favorite part of the day is snuggling with DD in the morning! And afternoon snuggle too
@bkrahn that's frustrating that you haven't been able to have an appt yet
I want to rant on how I feel. I shouldn't complain cause since wk 6 it's been so much easier then I've heard other people are. But I'm at a loss on what to eat. I'm losing my appetite for even the last few things I had going for me. I don't feel nauseated, but gross & don't want to put anything in my mouth.
see my rant lol. otherwise, I'm ok. I feel myself allowing myself to accept that maybe this will happen and be ok. Then there's that little voice in my head telling me to cool it... I've had friends still lose it after a HB. And genetic tests aren't done yet.
DS is a given. And reality tv lol
DS: born oct 2012
TFAS: BFP #1 aug16. miscarriage sept16
BFP #2 nov16 MMC dec16. d&c jan17
BFP #3 sept17 EDD 5/31/18
fingers crossed for our rainbow baby
DS: born oct 2012
TFAS: BFP #1 aug16. miscarriage sept16
BFP #2 nov16 MMC dec16. d&c jan17
BFP #3 sept17 EDD 5/31/18
fingers crossed for our rainbow baby
@bkrahn I completely know what you are feeling.
@katie121209 That's the same day my NT US is scheduled! Sigh.
@catlady1215 I'm sorry you're having so many food aversions. That sucks.
@Dashaina I know you're nervous about having a similar outcome, and I totally get that (and I also know that your situation is somewhat unique, and getting an ultrasound is more complicated), but the only counterpoint I'll make is that if it were me, I would want to know sooner than later if it was another MMC. It can take a really long time for your body to notice a MMC (if it ever does? I'm not really sure how that works without intervention), and I can't imagine thinking I was so much further along but really it hadn't progressed. I know at some point the doppler will be an option, but if the baby has a placenta placement that makes it nearly impossible to use the doppler, you're going to drive yourself nuts. I guess what I'm saying is, ultrasounds don't cause MMCs, and knowing bad news sooner won't make it worse. And everything is probably fine! Knowing will just get rid of that anxiety and stress. Just my two cents.
8 weeks and 3 days
Why does food that sounded so good one day always make me gag the next day? This is getting old. My fridge is filled with takeout boxes.
I’m doing pretty well, I was a little nervous over the weekend when my symptoms tapered way down. But the nausea is back with a vengeance, I’m ready for it to fade away again.
Candles, Target, candles at Target..
@doxiemoxie212 DH and I do belly hugs too, it really does the trick!
@bkrahn and @Dashaina I'm sorry you ladies are having crappy weeks as well, PGAL is a horrible roller coaster
@tammy574 With my first loss, I was so excited and madly in love and then so quickly heartbroken. So then with my second loss, I didn't connect with the baby growing inside of me as I didn't want to let myself fall in love again because I thought it would break my heart more if I did end up mc'ing. When I lost the second one, I really regretted not connecting. And it turns out your heart breaks anyway. It's a weird mind game. So with my third pg, I've decided to try my hardest to connect once again. I've been talking to my belly and rubbing it and sending it so much love. I know that if the worst happens, my heart will break once again but right now I'm going to send as much love to that baby as I can
@catlady1215 and @katie121209 Yay for seeing a heartbeat!!!!
@doxiemoxie212 it's moments like this where I wish I could just be back at our old home in the states near comfort and easy medical access. I honestly don't even know what testing stuff they offer/do here. Literally I have no idea about the pregnancy process here. I think perhaps I'll see about going in to the hospital next week. Idk. I'm like not stressing about it daily or anything.. But then all of a sudden it hits me and I'm just like my baby could be dead right now and how would I even know?? ...dammit.
@napqueen your username is me every day now lol!! Sorry about your nausea, our fridge is also packed with lots of random food that fits my current appetite.
@tammy574 hugs to you
But -- I love the idea of belly time-- husband said not a chance! Haha.
I have seen far too many crazy birth videos on YouTube. You can find anyyyyyyything!
I am technically past my loss mark for both losses, but one was a MMC that went undetected until nearly 10 weeks. No relief in this department as of yet.
Tea. Snuggling my girl. Sleeeeeeeeep. I am just exhausted lately.
DS: born Feb 2012
BFP #1 Aug '15. EDD 4/25/16, MMC Dec '15, D&E Dec '15
BFP #2 Sept '17 EDD 6/18/18
praying for our rainbow baby
- I had my pregnancy confirmed at the hospital on base (just a urine test) so I was able to schedule my first appt which is an ultrasound on Nov 15
- Nov 15 for ultrasound then I have to do a group appt on the 22nd. I really don’t know what that will entail but honestly I hate being around pregnant women who haven’t experienced a loss because that have that blissful ignorance that I will never have again. So I’m hoping I can sit in the back and not talk to anyone.
- I’m finally getting over this cold I’ve had for like a week. I’ve been terrified something would happen to baby because of it so I’m glad it’s almost over
- I’m doing ok. I say my mantras to myself every morning and I am trying to convince myself it’s ok to look at baby names and get excited. But I still have moments of anxiety and fear that I will face another loss.
- GTKY- talking to my family makes my day better. I am currently living in England and they are all in the states so we can’t talk as much as I like.
Married 6/15/13
BFP #1 5/8/16, EDD 12/31/16- DD born 9/10/16 at 24 weeks
~In our hearts forever~
BFP #2 10/14/17, EDD 7/1/18
Keep me in your thoughts today ladies. I'll post as soon as I am able.
@dashaina thinking of you today and keeping everything crossed. I think its a good idea to just make the trip and see how its all going.
@doxiemoxie212 thanks for the suggestion! I was actually doing soup broth a few weeks ago. it gave me bad after tastes and I haven't wanted it since, grrrr. but I had DH pick up a quart of potato soup from a local place yesterday.. potatoes, the only thing sounding half way decent right now. tasted amazing, then I burped it up for an hour. I will be finishing it today though lol.
DS: born oct 2012
TFAS: BFP #1 aug16. miscarriage sept16
BFP #2 nov16 MMC dec16. d&c jan17
BFP #3 sept17 EDD 5/31/18
fingers crossed for our rainbow baby
@twelvetwosomeonenew My first loss was a blighted ovum/mmc suspected at my first u/s a little after 7w, and confirmed at 8w. Before it happened to me I didn't know what a blighted ovum/mmc was. I was really angry with my body at first for getting my hopes up and not telling me something was wrong. However, after a couple weeks of grieving I decided to try to change my perception a little on the loss and my body. The fact that the pregnancy wasn't viable wasn't my fault, wasn't my body's fault, it was bad luck. I realized my body REALLY tried to hang on to a pregnancy that was not viable. I mean, really went the extra mile and hung onto an unhealthy pregnancy for three weeks past when the embryo stopped developing. I decided to be thankful for my body for trying so hard, so stubbornly, to protect that pregnancy. And I decided to believe that my body WILL hang on just as fiercely to a healthy pregnancy. I hope that is this pregnancy.
How far along are you? 5w1d
It sounds like it's been a rough week for everyone around here. Can we all do a big creepy internet group hug? PGAL is awful. Like @profmcgonagall said, we don't have that blissful ignorance that we once had. It's so hard to be positive after these losses, but I feel like it's so important to be positive. And I know, easier said than done. I love that you @40momma give your baby love every day! What a great idea!
Hang in there ladies! Today, WE ARE PREGNANT! Let's embrace that and celebrate each day that we get to spend with these precious little babies.
BFP #2 February 2009 | m/c March 2009 | 4 weeks 3 days
BFP #7 10/15 | DS born 6/4/16 @ 36 weeks
BFP #8 9/28/17 AHHH!!! | EDD 6/6/18
All are welcome!
How far along are you?
8w2d
We just got back from our first appointment. New doctor/ practice and I feel much better. I liked the doctor and didn't feel that any of my fears were being dismissed. We were able to see the little bean on the u/s and seeing that little flickering heart was comforting (if only for a brief moment). Unfortunately, our first pregnancy had an initial u/s at 8 weeks and before the week was over the heart stopped and it took us another 4 weeks to find out. My second pregnancy had u/s at 7 and 9 weeks (I had some bleeding) and both those ultrasounds looked find too- but at 10 weeks we lost that one too. Getting through the next month will be the hardest for me, but I'm not above lying to my doctor about some bleeding if it means I can get in for another u/s and see first hand that little heartbeat again.
I have to schedule our NT scan & AMA testing along with the next dr appointment. I am going to call our health insurance tomorrow and confirm all of the testing she wants done is covered before I schedule. Hoping to have everything schedule for the week of Thanksgiving so I can go into the holiday with some confidence in telling my family.
I saw the heartbeat today. Really nothing beats that for a rave.
I covered my anxiety in my milestones
The pictures I get of DD throughout the day help make the day better. Also Ginger Ale helps with the nausea.
BFP#4- 9/26 edd 6/5/18
@katie121209 Congrats on seeing the heartbeat!
@catlady1215 When I was pregnant with my DD, my GP found the heartbeat with a doppler at ten weeks. So it's possible. As for food, I feel nauseated after I eat, but I have found that snacks or food that have no smell go down a lot easier.
@doxiemoxie212 I'm so glad you are starting to feel excited about this pregnancy. I'm with you on telling family earlier, it's nice for them to be happy for you.
@kbrown2385 FX everything goes well on Monday. Can you plan anything fun this weekend to keep you busy?
@tammy574 The joy will come, just give yourself some time. The way you are feeling is completely normal and it's ok to feel that way. FX your next appointment goes really well!
@40momma I really hope your US goes well tomorrow!
@napqueen Hopefully your nausea fades away soon and you can start eating normally again.
@twelvetwosomeonenew FX your US next Wednesday goes great!
@profmcgonagall I miss that blissful ignorance too.
@zamora_spin I am crossing all my fingers and toes that your US goes well next Friday!
@Dashaina Sending you positive thoughts!
@PatientlyWaiting10 It's great that you are feeling good about this pregnancy and talking about names.
@jsl82 That's great that you saw the heartbeat! Could you ask your doctor to schedule more ultrasounds to help calm your anxiety?
BFP #2 February 2009 | m/c March 2009 | 4 weeks 3 days
BFP #7 10/15 | DS born 6/4/16 @ 36 weeks
BFP #8 9/28/17 AHHH!!! | EDD 6/6/18
All are welcome!
Ultrasound clinic FINALLY called and we scheduled my first ultrasound for nov 1 (9w1d).
I'm so nervous, I could puke.. and that's not ms talking..
Also, I got my BFP my 2nd week of work, so I don't want to have too many doctor appointments or announce my pregnancy yet. With DD I let me boss know early into the pregnancy because I was going to take any and every extra appointment I could get.
BFP#4- 9/26 edd 6/5/18
I was not on progesterone with DD but was with DS and am again this time around. She was pretty much a perfect, textbook pregnancy (outside of a little spotting around 7 or 8 weeks). They did not check my progesterone with ANY of my previous pregnancies until I advocated for myself with DS. I don't know where my levels were with any of the losses or anything, even though with loss #5 I asked, but they didn't check it and my next appt was already too late because I had already lost our baby girl. I'm chalking DD up to being a complete miracle. With DS is started out good but then dropped 10 point within a few days, started supplement and it bumped back up and went on to have a healthy baby boy!
BFP #2 February 2009 | m/c March 2009 | 4 weeks 3 days
BFP #7 10/15 | DS born 6/4/16 @ 36 weeks
BFP #8 9/28/17 AHHH!!! | EDD 6/6/18
All are welcome!
@lisa2589 awesome news from your ultrasound! You must be breathing a little easier!
BFP #2 February 2009 | m/c March 2009 | 4 weeks 3 days
BFP #7 10/15 | DS born 6/4/16 @ 36 weeks
BFP #8 9/28/17 AHHH!!! | EDD 6/6/18
All are welcome!