PGAL Check-in 7/11-7/17

mschanandlerbong1214

1. How many weeks are you? Have you passed any milestones?

2. How are you feeling? Mentally and physically?

3. Any appointment updates?

4. Rants/Raves/Questions?

5. GTKY: What would you sing at a Karaoke night?

mschanandlerbong1214

1. How many weeks are you? Have you passed any milestones? 5w5d. I’ve passed all my CPs now.

2. How are you feeling? Mentally and physically? Mentally I’m feeling pretty good. Everyday further I go the easier I can breathe. Physically I’m mostly just exhausted all the time. Some morning sickness, shortness of breath and dizzy spells too. 

3. Any appointment updates? I don’t go back until my next sono on 7/20 where we will hopefully see a HB!

4. Rants/Raves/Questions? Does anyone else check every time they go to the bathroom to make sure their not bleeding? Or am I just crazy? 

5. GTKY: What would you sing at a Karaoke night? Either “Go You’re Own Way” by Fleetwood Mac or “Royals” by Lorde. 

southerngirlinwi

1. How many weeks are you? Have you passed any milestones? 
I'm 5w4d. No milestones yet other than a BFP last night. Calling the doctor on Monday to schedule a hcg. 

2. How are you feeling? Mentally and physically? 
I'm feeling perfectly fine physically, which admittedly has me a bit nervous. Mentally and emotionally, I'm excited, but scared is the overwhelming feeling. Scared that this baby won't be sticky. Trying to flip my mindset to the excited side, but it's difficult. 

3. Any appointment updates?
nothing scheduled yet

4. Rants/Raves/Questions?
How do you change your mindset from fear to hope and optimism? 

5. GTKY: What would you sing at a Karaoke night?
"Baby Got Back" by Sir Mixalot

3rdtime_charmed

mschanandlerbong1214 said:

1. How many weeks are you? Have you passed any milestones? 5w5d. I’ve passed all my CPs now b

2. How are you feeling? Mentally and physically? Mentally I’m feeling pretty good. Everyday further I go the easier I can breathe. Physically I’m mostly just exhausted all the time. Some morning sickness, shortness of breath and dizzy spells too. 

3. Any appointment updates? I don’t go back until my next sono on 7/20 where we will hopefully see a HB!

4. Rants/Raves/Questions? Does anyone else check every time they go to the bathroom to make sure their not bleeding? Or am I just crazy? 

5. GTKY: What would you sing at a Karaoke night? Either “Go You’re Own Way” by Fleetwood Mac or “Royals” by Lorde. 

I check every time. I am so much sicker this time, and my symptoms are different, but I can’t stop being anxious.

brookepdavis

@mschanandlerbong1214 I check every time. I feel like I'm crazy for doing it, but I still just keep expecting to see something.

1. How many weeks are you? Have you passed any milestones? 
6w6d. Passed CP milestones and most recent MC. Next Monday will be my final milestone. 

2. How are you feeling? Mentally and physically?
Work is insane right now. It's year end and I'm a manager so I'm drowning in evaluations. Good news is it's kept me super distracted and I haven't had time to process my fear and thoughts. Physically I feel fine 99% percent of the time. I get the occasional symptom popping up for a quick second, but otherwise I wouldn't even know I'm pregnant. Of course that makes me nervous too. I'm hoping I can stay busy and distracted until my appointment. 

3. Any appointment updates?
Thursday 6/19 is my first scan. Whenever I think about it I get really nervous and anxious. I'm going on vacation the next morning so it's either going to be great or awful. I took off the rest of the afternoon after my appointment because I'm terrified that it's not going to go well and I'm not going back to work if it's bad news.

4. Rants/Raves/Questions?
Nothing really.

5. GTKY: What would you sing at a Karaoke night?
Mmbop

mamakate1616

1. How many weeks are you? Have you passed any milestones?
4w6d. Still a few weeks to go 

2. How are you feeling? Mentally and physically?
Ok, just so, so, so tired! 

3. Any appointment updates?
2nd beta draw on Friday 

4. Rants/Raves/Questions?
lovenox injection was not too bad!

5. GTKY: What would you sing at a Karaoke night?
Journey, don’t stop believing 

BuckeyeNut05

1. How many weeks are you? Have you passed any milestones?
6 weeks today. My mc was at 6 weeks 2 days so I am still white knuckling it. 

2. How are you feeling? Mentally and physically?
Mentally not great. I know I should stop temping etc at this point, but I haven't and my Ava bracelet indicated my BBT has been down the last 3 days and correlating with that is a decreased heart rate which has been consistently up, even with low BBT so I am freaking out. Physically, I am drained, I feel fat and nauseous which is keeping me from my normal workout schedule. The nausea is almost comforting at this point as crappy as that is. 

3. Any appointment updates?
My first appointment is tomorrow morning, but with a NP, not an OB. They tell me what I can and cannot eat, etc. but no u/s.  I schedule my appointment with my OB for a first u/s at the end of that appointment. I am wondering if I can talk my way into an u/s if I lay out all my concerns and stress?

4. Rants/Raves/Questions?
Rant: I want to feel less icky so I'll be more motivated to work out. 

5. GTKY: What would you sing at a Karaoke night?
Santeria by Sublime is my go-to.  . It usually involves copious amounts of alcohol. 

BuckeyeNut05

@mschanandlerbong1214 I 100% check every time. I almost expect it to be there which is so morbid. 

mschanandlerbong1214

@BuckeyeNut05 I say this with compassion but girl stop. Take the bracelet off and hide it along with the thermometer. You’re only gonna drive yourself crazy!

Also, great song choice. Love Sublime!!

Allycat11

1. How many weeks are you? Have you passed any milestones?
6w3d. Passed my chemical pregnancy but still have not passed my 9 week m/c. 

2. How are you feeling? Mentally and physically?
Mentally very anxious. Physically boobs are sore, I am exhausted, dizzy all the time and getting more waves of nausea. All good things other than the anxiety. 

3. Any appointment updates?
No updates. First u/s is next wednesday. 

4. Rants/Raves/Questions?
Not that I can think of 

5. GTKY: What would you sing at a Karaoke night?
Girls just wanna have fun. 

Allycat11

@mschanandlerbong1214 i check every single time and will for months. 

shadylane18

1. How many weeks are you? Have you passed any milestones?
6 weeks 2 days. Just my CP, still need to get past my MC at 9 weeks.

2. How are you feeling? Mentally and physically?
Physically, sore boobs and I get pretty nauseous every afternoon. Also, my sense of smell is kind of like a superpower. Mentally, much better than I have been, but I still can't wait to get out of this first trimester. 

3. Any appointment updates?
I had my first ultrasound yesterday and it went really well! Measuring on schedule and there was a heartbeat of 125bpm! I even got pictures (although I had to google to see exactly what I'm looking at)! I just met with the NP and will meet with my doctor on 7/19.

4. Rants/Raves/Questions?
Nothing at the moment.

5. GTKY: What would you sing at a Karaoke night?
I'm not a big karaoke person, but I always end up singing anything I know the words to.

@mschanandlerbong1214  Every single time. I've even convinced myself that if I'm ever not checking, that's when I'm going to see something so I need to be prepared.

Lbloom

1. How many weeks are you? Have you passed any milestones?
6 weeks 5 days. No milestones.

2. How are you feeling? Mentally and physically?
Mentally, fine. Physically just tired.

3. Any appointment updates?
Nope.

4. Rants/Raves/Questions?
Rant: I accidentally just discovered what a "reborn" mommy is... I was just looking at stroller reviews! I had to google it, needless to say I didn't dig that deep. There is some creepy sh*t out there! As a loss mom, I get that grief can make some people behave strangely, but wow. I just felt sorry for these people.

5. GTKY: What would you sing at a Karaoke night? 
I loooove karaoke! I used to go all the time with my friends before the kids came along. My favorites to sing are Harden My Heart by Quarterflash and Hit Me With Your Best Shot by Pat Benatar.

char245

@shadylane18 congrats on the ultrasound today! That’s so exciting! I’m excited and so
nervous about mine next week!

Kenneylynn3

1. How many weeks are you? Have you passed any milestones?
 Almost 5 weeks, so no.
2. How are you feeling? Mentally and physically?
 Tired and hungry. Mentally, kinda surreal. It was our first cycle TTC this time around, which makes me a little anxious.
3. Any appointment updates?
 Have an appt set for 8/6.
4. Rants/Raves/Questions?
Nope
5. GTKY: What would you sing at a Karaoke night?
I wouldn't...you couldn't drag me on the stage if your life depended on it. ha!

shadylane18

Thanks @char245! It was definitely a huge relief...for now, at least! I'll keep my fingers crossed for a good scan for you next week!

mschanandlerbong1214

@shadylane18 yay for a good ultrasound!!! 

3rdtime_charmed

1. How many weeks are you? Have you passed any milestones?
4weeks today, had early O and early BFP 11dpo.  First milestone will be US, and got it scheduled for 8/7.

2. How are you feeling? Mentally and physically?

really constipated, increased appetite, lots of pelvic discomfort, belching/heartburn, and so anxious. But hopeful.

3. Any appointment updates?

I got scheduled with a high risk OB. I’ve never pushed for that before but am happy with the staff so far.

4. Rants/Raves/Questions?

My husband is going through his own thing I know, but he would like me to be more chill, and I wish he would understand why that’s just not possible.
5. GTKY: What would you sing at a Karaoke night?
Fever!! I’ve done it before at a work thing and people really didn’t know what to think.

mamashark123

mschanandlerbong1214 said:

1. How many weeks are you? Have you passed any milestones? 5w5d. I’ve passed all my CPs now.

2. How are you feeling? Mentally and physically? Mentally I’m feeling pretty good. Everyday further I go the easier I can breathe. Physically I’m mostly just exhausted all the time. Some morning sickness, shortness of breath and dizzy spells too. 

3. Any appointment updates? I don’t go back until my next sono on 7/20 where we will hopefully see a HB!

4. Rants/Raves/Questions? Does anyone else check every time they go to the bathroom to make sure their not bleeding? Or am I just crazy? 

5. GTKY: What would you sing at a Karaoke night? Either “Go You’re Own Way” by Fleetwood Mac or “Royals” by Lorde. 

Every time. 

mamashark123

1. How many weeks are you? Have you passed any milestones?
6 weeks today- yes. Sac measured 4 weeks 5 days, I started bleeding around 7.5 weeks, but had zero symptoms. 

2. How are you feeling? Mentally and physically?

Feeling really nauseous, tired, okay mentally. Reminding myself that today I am pregnant. 

3. Any appointment updates?
no appointment until August 6. I tried to get my OB to see me sooner for peace of mind but they wouldn’t, so I am moving offices. It’s time and that was the straw that broke the camels back.

4. Rants/Raves/Questions?

I have a Doppler and found the HB with my older two around 8 weeks. Am I crazy to try again around then? Or will I be anxious? 

5. GTKY: What would you sing at a Karaoke night?

omg I used to always do love shack but now I love Whitney and any Brit

oneday2019

How many weeks are you? Have you passed any milestones?
5 weeks 5 days.  


2. How are you feeling? Mentally and physically?
I'm feeling okay.  It's moment by moment some days.  Other days are easier.  I'm hopeful after we see the heartbeat that it will get easier. 

3. Any appointment updates?
No appointment until August 3rd

4. Rants/Raves/Questions?
We are waiting to tell family and friends and I'm already anxious about how they will take it.  PAL is so different and I feel like I need to explain how things are not the same.  Does this make sense?

5. GTKY: What would you sing at a Karaoke night?
This may sound silly but anything from the Trolls soundtrack

southerngirlinwi

oneday2019 said: 

How many weeks are you? Have 
4. Rants/Raves/Questions?
We are waiting to tell family and friends and I'm already anxious about how they will take it.  PAL is so different and I feel like I need to explain how things are not the same.  Does this make sense?

I completely get this. Everything is different, but the same. It's hard to verbalize and even harder for people to understand  

3rdtime_charmed

@oneday2019 totally different.
But that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t tell people if you want to. I personally want my support system there. I went through it without anyone knowing the first time, following quants for an agonizing 13 weeks after loss at 6w.  So we are telling people but it’s cautiously, and we have to explain that we might not have a baby to take home.  Plenty have experienced loss themselves and seem to be understanding.

nerdtastic

1. How many weeks are you? Have you passed any milestones?
4W. No milestones but my lines are getting darker this time and I had a very early BFP.  I haven’t done betas yet because I was out of town last week. 
2. How are you feeling? Mentally and physically?
Mentally, nervous and anxious, but increasingly hopeful. Physically, pretty normal honestly but my sense of smell is out of control. 

3. Any appointment updates?
First beta on Monday. 

4. Rants/Raves/Questions?
How about cute story? My adorable 6 year old saw a positive pregnancy test on my counter and asked my hubby about it. He made something up and then my son read where the test itself explains what it means and he said “actually mommy is a little bit pregnant.” DH played it off and said it just means I need to consult a doctor. 

5. GTKY: What would you sing at a Karaoke night?
Something from Hamilton?

LilLambie

1. How many weeks are you? Have you passed any milestones? 6+2. No milestones yet.

2. How are you feeling? Mentally and physically? Mentally, not great. I can't get it out of my head that something's wrong. Until I make it to the nuchal translucency scan and bub appears normal, I don't think I'll be able to breath properly. Physically, my symptoms are coming and going, which is not helping my anxiety.

3. Any appointment updates? ive been scheduled for my nt scan with maternal fetal medicine for the 27th of August. I need to schedule my dating scan for next week.

4. Rants/Raves/Questions? are anyone else's symptoms coming and going? I know that every pregnancy is different, but I can't remember it being this variable last time.

5. GTKY: What would you sing at a Karaoke night? O, I don't do karaoke, and everyone should be thankful for that. I come from a tone deaf family with voices that could strip paint off walls. I sing in my car, and to my son, and that's it.

3rdtime_charmed

@becky5858 so cute!!!

laur84ns

1. How many weeks are you? Have you passed any milestones?
6 weeks 3 days today. I haven't passed the milestone of my MC last fall (6w 5d) so I'm still holding my breath. However I got my beta results back and they were 30,000 at 6w 0d. That is such an improvement over my MC (I was at around 550 at 6 weeks). I'm cautiously hopeful! 

2. How are you feeling? Mentally and physically?
Tired, anxious, eager for an ultrasound so I know if everything's ok so far. 

3. Any appointment updates?
Waiting for an ultrasound appointment, it'll likely be around 8 weeks. 

4. Rants/Raves/Questions?
Has anyone else had their hcg tested around 6 weeks? My dr seemed to imply my number is really high, though I've looked on the BetaBase website and mine are in the normal range (albeit double the median for 6w). I'm just pleased they're much higher than last time! 

5. GTKY: What would you sing at a Karaoke night?
Hmm... anything by Shania Twain!

sunshine2417

1. How many weeks are you? Have you passed any milestones?
Possibly 5+2 due to LMP. I think this will be adjusted though because I ovulated a week late this month

2. How are you feeling? Mentally and physically?
Stressed, scared, sad, nervous, afraid to get excited and accept that this is real just in case I need to prepare for another heartbreak. I'm supposed to get the results of my 2nd beta tomorrow.

3. Any appointment updates?
2nd beta results come back tomorrow, so hopefully those go well. I truly wish that there was more that doctors could do in the very beginning of pregnancy.

4. Rants/Raves/Questions?
My SIL is due with a baby in August and my cousin is due with a baby in November. Both of those were supposed to be the months that I was supposed to have 2 of my babies that ended in MC. I'm so excited for them and also really wish I was going to be giving birth to a sweet little baby then too!

5. GTKY: What would you sing at a Karaoke night?
Hmmm... anything country or 90s pop!

brookepdavis

I'm having a rough PGAL day today. My first appointment is later this week and I'm starting to get super anxious every time I think about it. It doesn't help that today I'm 7w3d, which is my loss milestone. I just need to know that everything is okay this time around. I'm not sleeping because I'm so anxious so I'm extra tired and feeling very on edge. How do you all get through the tough days?

diaphena

Hi everyone, I'm new here. Just got my BFP yesterday and already the emotions are like wow.

 How many weeks are you? Have you passed any milestones? Just shy of 4 weeks today. Too early for milestones yet.

2. How are you feeling? Mentally and physically? Physically I feel fine, no symptoms yet other than mild fatigue. Mentally I'm still in disbelief, torn between wanting to test again to see if the line is darker, and afraid if I do test again it'll turn out to have been a dream or something. I flip flop between excitement and fear sometimes, but most of the time I seem to be in denial.

3. Any appointment updates? Just scheduled a first appt for August 7th, I'll be 7 weeks then.

4. Rants/Raves/Questions? I'm glad this thread is here. I'm definitely reading with interest to see how people farther along than me are handling things. Did anyone else experience denial?

5. GTKY: What would you sing at a Karaoke night? I would probably be too embarrassed to let anyone hear my singing voice lol but I'd probably have to go with something from a 90's boy band!

mschanandlerbong1214

@brookepdavis I’m sorry you’re having a rough day   when I’m going through it I come here and check the odds of not having a miscarriage thread, talk to my friends who have had their rainbow babies, and just try to keep my mind busy by doing puzzles (crossword or jigsaw). I hope you get some peace of mind this week at your appt!

sew322

catlady2015

1. How many weeks are you? Have you passed any milestones? Currently 3w 5d. Haven't passed any milestones yet. discovered the blighted ovum at 8 weeks. 

2. How are you feeling? Mentally and physically? I'm not in an awesome place, rather scared at the moment. I was convinced I hadn't ovulated (no temp rise) and so the bfp was a shock. I also need supplemental progesterone and I hadn't been taking it since I hadn't been able to confirm O. started it immediately after the bfp, but hoping that was soon enough to help LO really get in there and stick. Physically I'm exhausted and feeling sick to my stomach already. Last time I seemed to feel good/be able to eat in the morning. Afternoon comes around and I'm lucky to find something that doesn't make me want to yak. 

3. Any appointment updates? Need to call the OB!

4. Rants/Raves/Questions? I keep wanting to test and make sure the line keeps getting darker. I've tested the last 3 days and it is (also turned a digital today) but I'm very concerned that any second it's going to drop and be over. 

5. GTKY: What would you sing at a Karaoke night? Oh, I have lots. Shania Twain (forever and for always), Girls Just Wanna Have Fun, My Church (Maren Morris), or Wannabe by the Spice Girls. 

catlady2015

@brookepdavis - FX for a good scan on thursday! 

@shadylane18 - YAY for a good ultrasound! 

@sunshine2417 - have you gotten your second beta back? 

@diaphena - right there with you in the denial - it does not seem real! I keep waiting for AF to show up. Can I join you for the 90's boy band songs? 

purpleteacher82

1. How many weeks are you? Have you passed any milestones?

Only 4 weeks, so no milestones yet. 

2. How are you feeling? Mentally and physically?

Physically I feel fine. Very minor symptoms at this point. Mentally, I’m just okay. Nervous about this pregnancy being sticky and about getting my HCG done tomorrow. HCG was a roller coaster that did not end well last time. 

3. Any appointment updates?

Calling my OB tomorrow and getting HCG blood work. 

4. Rants/Raves/Questions?

None right now.

5. GTKY: What would you sing at a Karaoke night?

It would take a lot of alcohol, but I can get down to some Shoop by Salt-N-Peppa.

mamashark123

LilLambie said:

1. How many weeks are you? Have you passed any milestones? 6+2. No milestones yet.

2. How are you feeling? Mentally and physically? Mentally, not great. I can't get it out of my head that something's wrong. Until I make it to the nuchal translucency scan and bub appears normal, I don't think I'll be able to breath properly. Physically, my symptoms are coming and going, which is not helping my anxiety.

3. Any appointment updates? ive been scheduled for my nt scan with maternal fetal medicine for the 27th of August. I need to schedule my dating scan for next week.

4. Rants/Raves/Questions? are anyone else's symptoms coming and going? I know that every pregnancy is different, but I can't remember it being this variable last time.

5. GTKY: What would you sing at a Karaoke night? O, I don't do karaoke, and everyone should be thankful for that. I come from a tone deaf family with voices that could strip paint off walls. I sing in my car, and to my son, and that's it.

I had zero symptoms with my loss so trying to recall with my older two kids! It’s been awhile but I don’t remember it being the same. Definitely feeling like there’s a hormone surge every few days where it’s way worse than others. Hang in there ❤️

3rdtime_charmed

@brookepdavis Big Hugs. I certainly know how you feel. 
I try to stay busy to distract myself but sometimes it just doesn’t work, and then I try to sleep! I love naps

midwestmommatobe

im so sorry, I didn't understand

suzycupcake

*lurking*

Oh @catlady2015 I'm rooting for you and bean honey!!  Happy tears here  

3rdtime_charmed

@midwest1sttimemama you may have figured this out since you found the abbreviation list but PGAL means pregnant after a loss. So happy for you, and I’m glad you haven’t experienced loss before.

midwestmommatobe

@3rdTimeMamma I'm so sorry and embarrassed. I did find the list but couldn't figure it out since I didn't see PGAL specifically listed. I now understand.