@wildtot Thats sucks, as does the mind-f*** that is PGAL brain. But brown blood = old, red = new = bed, so at least there's that. Sorry you're in it right now.
I'm 8 weeks, 1 day. I've had four losses (two last year at 6 weeks and 7+ weeks) and two chemicals earlier this year. So this is the furthest I've ever gone in any of my pregnancies. Excited, still very anxious.
2. How are you feeling (pregnancy symptoms)
Nausea has kicked up to a new gear now, but thankfully no throwing up (and I would love to keep it that way!). Very sore boobs, still wearing a sports bra at night so that I can sleep on my side without them hurting. Acid reflux a few times a week that Tums isn't helping, but my RE says I can try Zantac, so that's what I'll be doing.
3. How are you feeling (anxiety wise)
I had a great ultrasound today, so should be feeling relieved, but I instead feel fairly anxious still, like I'm waiting for the other shoe to drop (e.g., what if the results of NIPT testing is bad, or what if the 11-week u/s goes bad).
4. When is your next appointment?
I'm graduating to the OB-GYN team. I have a general appointment with an NP next Tuesday, and then a visit with my new OB-GYN on December 18th.
5. Rants/raves/whatever (Dear diary posts and venting are welcome and encouraged here)
My DH doesn't always seem to understand that I can't always delay a meal a bit like I used to. The nausea demands that I eat! At least I have snacks, but a meal seems to help with that more (except for the lovely acid reflux).
6. GTKY- What did you think you would grow out of but haven’t? (stolen from June)
PBJ sandwiches, though I don't have them often enough!
Also, thinking of you @wildtot and keeping my fx. @AnnaReid81, I know what you mean about the Googling. I have to remind myself to stop!
1. How far along are you? Any milestones? 5 weeks + 5 days today
2. How are you feeling (pregnancy symptoms) Still not really feeling any symptoms yet, except I guess that I’m more emotional/easy to anger.
3. How are you feeling (anxiety wise) I’m anxiously awaiting my first appt next Monday. I never got to hear or see a heartbeat last time, and I am so nervous about having a good ultrasound next week. The appt is just a viability scan with one of the midwives, so hopefully we will have a good scan to put my mind at ease.
4. When is your next appointment? One week from today for my viability scan! It’s just a quick appt for an ultrasound though, and my first actual appt isn’t until December 20.
5. Rants/raves/whatever (Dear diary posts and venting are welcome and encouraged here) Rants for coming back to work on a Monday after a long weekend, and also for my stupid fight with DH last night about the cat’s litter box. (See post in randoms thread if you want more info)
6. GTKY- What did you think you would grow out of but haven’t? (stolen from June) hmm that’s a tough one! I’ve kept all sorts of mementos from my childhood/adolescence, and I still look at them from time to time.
Hoping all you guys with spotting have no issues, and can get some peace of mind soon! Sorry for the lack of tags, I’m on mobile and it’s hard to go back and find everyone!
How far along are you? Any milestones? 8w3d today, according to my US. 2 days behind according to my LMP but I’m not really stressing that. With my 2 losses this year, I’d have spotting after sex sometimes but none at all with this pregnancy so that is a great sign. Once I hit 10 weeks, that will be a huge milestone because neither of my previous pregnancies made it that far.
How are you feeling (pregnancy symptoms) all day morning sickness most of the time. And exhaustion. And sore breasts. And constipated (I blame the progesterone for that) How are you feeling (anxiety wise) Pretty good usually. I’ve been trying to stay busy to keep my mind off what could go wrong. It’s been hard being excited. Part of me still doesn’t want to get too attached because of previous heart break. I’ve just been taking it one day at a time and thanking God for every terrible symptom because that means the nugget is growing. When is your next appointment? having an NT scan right after Christmas
Rants/raves/whatever I carved the Thanksgiving turkey and can’t get the sound of crunching bone and tendons out of my head. I’m having nightmares about turkey carcasses.
GTKY- what did you think you would grow out of but haven’t? I still open Oreos and eat the cream out before eating the two cookies.
My miscarriage was at nearly 11 weeks. So I still have quite a ways to go before I pass my loss milestone.
2. How are you feeling (pregnancy symptoms)
Exhausted all the time, back pain, nausea really started kicking in the past couple days, sore boobs, emotional
3. How are you feeling (anxiety wise)
My anxiety has actually not been too bad (knock on wood). I mean, my anxiety is always there and I worry and get paranoid about everything. But all things considered, it's not extreme.
4. When is your next appointment?
I have repeat bloodwork on Wednesday to make sure my levels are rising. The Dr office is supposed to call back about scheduling an ultrasound.
5. Rants/raves/whatever (Dear diary posts and venting are welcome and encouraged here)
I had spotting on Friday. So of course I'm trying not to think the worst, but PGAL is really tough. I really hope my Dr office gets back to me today about an ultrasound, I called at 9 am and still haven't heard back (it's almost 3).
6. GTKY- What did you think you would grow out of but haven’t? (stolen from June)
1. How far along are you? Any milestones? 8 w 3d- I have my first OB appointment on Wednesday and I can't wait! I already had confirmation US at RE, but it has done little for my irrational anxiety.
2. How are you feeling (pregnancy symptoms) Pretty awful. I have constant nausea with vomiting and am exhausted.
3. How are you feeling (anxiety wise) One minute I feel okay and then the next I'm a total basket case..you'd think the symptoms would reassure me, but they really haven't been. This is the furthest I've ever gotten by far besides with my son, which makes me feel slightly more optimistic.
4. When is your next appointment? 11/29
5. Rants/raves/whatever (Dear diary posts and venting are welcome and encouraged here) I hate all food! It's horrible. I wish I could just not eat for the next 2 months! There is literally nothing that sounds good and everything but tortilla chips is repulsive.
6. GTKY- What did you think you would grow out of but haven’t? (stolen from June) I really can't think of anything..
I’m really scared right now. I just went to the bathroom a little while ago and had blood on my underwear and had bright red blood when I wiped (sorry for TMI). I called my OB and they’re going to see me in the morning, but I’m really scared right now. Please send good thoughts my way.
@pumpkinpancake I know it’s scary but it can be totally normal in early pregnancy. I was in the ER Friday night for bleeding and had an ultrasound today where baby looks great. My dr said it could have been from the placenta attaching, or any other number of things. It’s so hard, but try not to worry! Sending lots of good thoughts your way!!!
Meagan Married 6.12.10 DS 11.8.12 Baby GIRL! due 7.4.18
@pumpkinpancake I'm sorry you're experiencing such stress. If it's any comfort, my doctor has assured me on numerous occasions that this doesn't mean anything is wrong-- I'll be thinking all the good thoughts I can regardless, and I hope your appointment goes well tomorrow!
Thanks for all the positive thoughts everyone. Unfortunately things aren’t looking too good for me. We didn’t see anything resembling a pregnancy on the ultrasound, so the dr said either it’s earlier than I think, or it’s not progressing. I don’t think it could be that I’m just not as far along, because I was tracking and know when I ovulated and when we had sex. They did a urine pregnancy test and it was positive, so they drew labs to get betas, which I should have back later today. They’ll do another one in two days to see what’s going on. Looks like this wasn’t my time, but I hope you all have healthy pregnancies.
@pumpkinpancake I hope you come back soon with better news. I'm so sorry you're going through this. I'm praying for you, and whatever the outcome, be gentle with yourself. So much love to you.
Thanks ladies. My beta came back from today at 346, so still not looking great. Will know for sure on Thursday after the second draw, but my only hope now is if I’m not as far along as I thought. It’s a slim chance, but you never know. At least from the ultrasound, my dr didnt seem concerned that it could be ectopic, but also didn’t rule that out completely so I’m hoping that’s not it.
Unfortunately my hcg dropped to 86 today, so it’s over for me. It was nice getting to know you ladies for a short while, and I hope you all have a healthy rest of these 9 months.
Re: PGAL (Pregnant After Loss) Check In Week of 11/26
@wildtot It's so hard to wait this out. Hopefully the cramping is just baby getting comfy in there, and no cause for worry.
DS 11.8.12
Baby GIRL! due 7.4.18
1. How far along are you? Any milestones?
I'm 8 weeks, 1 day. I've had four losses (two last year at 6 weeks and 7+ weeks) and two chemicals earlier this year. So this is the furthest I've ever gone in any of my pregnancies. Excited, still very anxious.
2. How are you feeling (pregnancy symptoms)
Nausea has kicked up to a new gear now, but thankfully no throwing up (and I would love to keep it that way!). Very sore boobs, still wearing a sports bra at night so that I can sleep on my side without them hurting. Acid reflux a few times a week that Tums isn't helping, but my RE says I can try Zantac, so that's what I'll be doing.
3. How are you feeling (anxiety wise)
I had a great ultrasound today, so should be feeling relieved, but I instead feel fairly anxious still, like I'm waiting for the other shoe to drop (e.g., what if the results of NIPT testing is bad, or what if the 11-week u/s goes bad).
4. When is your next appointment?
I'm graduating to the OB-GYN team. I have a general appointment with an NP next Tuesday, and then a visit with my new OB-GYN on December 18th.
5. Rants/raves/whatever (Dear diary posts and venting are welcome and encouraged here)
My DH doesn't always seem to understand that I can't always delay a meal a bit like I used to. The nausea demands that I eat! At least I have snacks, but a meal seems to help with that more (except for the lovely acid reflux).
6. GTKY- What did you think you would grow out of but haven’t? (stolen from June)
PBJ sandwiches, though I don't have them often enough!
Also, thinking of you @wildtot and keeping my fx. @AnnaReid81, I know what you mean about the Googling. I have to remind myself to stop!
1. How far along are you? Any milestones? 5 weeks + 5 days today
2. How are you feeling (pregnancy symptoms) Still not really feeling any symptoms yet, except I guess that I’m more emotional/easy to anger.
3. How are you feeling (anxiety wise) I’m anxiously awaiting my first appt next Monday. I never got to hear or see a heartbeat last time, and I am so nervous about having a good ultrasound next week. The appt is just a viability scan with one of the midwives, so hopefully we will have a good scan to put my mind at ease.
4. When is your next appointment? One week from today for my viability scan! It’s just a quick appt for an ultrasound though, and my first actual appt isn’t until December 20.
5. Rants/raves/whatever (Dear diary posts and venting are welcome and encouraged here) Rants for coming back to work on a Monday after a long weekend, and also for my stupid fight with DH last night about the cat’s litter box. (See post in randoms thread if you want more info)
6. GTKY- What did you think you would grow out of but haven’t? (stolen from June) hmm that’s a tough one! I’ve kept all sorts of mementos from my childhood/adolescence, and I still look at them from time to time.
Hoping all you guys with spotting have no issues, and can get some peace of mind soon! Sorry for the lack of tags, I’m on mobile and it’s hard to go back and find everyone!
How are you feeling (pregnancy symptoms)
all day morning sickness most of the time. And exhaustion. And sore breasts. And constipated (I blame the progesterone for that)
How are you feeling (anxiety wise)
Pretty good usually. I’ve been trying to stay busy to keep my mind off what could go wrong. It’s been hard being excited. Part of me still doesn’t want to get too attached because of previous heart break. I’ve just been taking it one day at a time and thanking God for every terrible symptom because that means the nugget is growing.
When is your next appointment?
having an NT scan right after Christmas
Rants/raves/whatever
I carved the Thanksgiving turkey and can’t get the sound of crunching bone and tendons out of my head. I’m having nightmares about turkey carcasses.
GTKY- what did you think you would grow out of but haven’t?
I still open Oreos and eat the cream out before eating the two cookies.
1. How far along are you? Any milestones?
6 weeks 2 days.
My miscarriage was at nearly 11 weeks. So I still have quite a ways to go before I pass my loss milestone.
2. How are you feeling (pregnancy symptoms)
Exhausted all the time, back pain, nausea really started kicking in the past couple days, sore boobs, emotional
3. How are you feeling (anxiety wise)
My anxiety has actually not been too bad (knock on wood). I mean, my anxiety is always there and I worry and get paranoid about everything. But all things considered, it's not extreme.
4. When is your next appointment?
I have repeat bloodwork on Wednesday to make sure my levels are rising. The Dr office is supposed to call back about scheduling an ultrasound.
5. Rants/raves/whatever (Dear diary posts and venting are welcome and encouraged here)
I had spotting on Friday. So of course I'm trying not to think the worst, but PGAL is really tough. I really hope my Dr office gets back to me today about an ultrasound, I called at 9 am and still haven't heard back (it's almost 3).
6. GTKY- What did you think you would grow out of but haven’t? (stolen from June)
Needing my mom for so much.
1. How far along are you? Any milestones? 8 w 3d- I have my first OB appointment on Wednesday and I can't wait! I already had confirmation US at RE, but it has done little for my irrational anxiety.
2. How are you feeling (pregnancy symptoms) Pretty awful. I have constant nausea with vomiting and am exhausted.
3. How are you feeling (anxiety wise) One minute I feel okay and then the next I'm a total basket case..you'd think the symptoms would reassure me, but they really haven't been. This is the furthest I've ever gotten by far besides with my son, which makes me feel slightly more optimistic.
4. When is your next appointment? 11/29
5. Rants/raves/whatever (Dear diary posts and venting are welcome and encouraged here) I hate all food! It's horrible. I wish I could just not eat for the next 2 months! There is literally nothing that sounds good and everything but tortilla chips is repulsive.
6. GTKY- What did you think you would grow out of but haven’t? (stolen from June) I really can't think of anything..
DS 11.8.12
Baby GIRL! due 7.4.18
DS 11.8.12
Baby GIRL! due 7.4.18
concerned that it could be ectopic, but also didn’t rule that out completely so I’m hoping that’s not it.
DS 11.8.12
Baby GIRL! due 7.4.18
Jack gained his wings on 09/02/2016.
Kali gained her wings on 07/28/2015.
They will be forever missed.