PGAL Week of 10/23

nmbrcrnchr1

@elliecele17 I’m sorry, I also recommend calling your dr for answers, nov 6 is so far away.
@bakerstreetboys yay for good news!!!
@meatballs37 hugs to you, I can’t even imagine. We are here when you need us but don’t feel bad taking time for yourself too ❤️
@eleven_  hope everything went well and your new OB is a good fit for you!

I’ve been busy at work this week so unable to contribute as much but my love tits are hugs. I’m sorry so many of us are struggling with guilt or anxiety during a time that is supposed to be such an amazing time. It really does suck and I’m right there with you all. I’m exhausted so I can’t really find the right words to express how I’m feeling but it’s hard. Trying to remain positive but that’s also so hard!

kjr9519

@elliecele17 I am so sorry to hear about that. I hope your next appointment brings some good news.

sparklingdiamond

3 hours until my first u/s.  I feel like I can't handle the anxiety until then.  I don't even want to go.

prpl11butterfly

Mines in about 45min. I've been shaky and sick to my stomach with worry all morning. And basically awake since 330. Somehow we are going to get through this. Somehow.....

ruby696

Thinking of you @prpl11butterfly and sending you all the good thoughts.

nmbrcrnchr1

Thinking of you both @sparklingdiamond @prpl11butterfly!! Will be refreshing for updates 😁

bakerstreetboys

Thinking about you today and sending so many good vibes @prpl11butterfly and @sparklingdiamond

ruby696

@sparklingdiamond Thinking of you this morning. 

kjr9519

@prpl11butterfly and @sparklingdiamond thinking of you guys this morning.

carleym93

Sending love @prpl11butterfly and @sparklingdiamond! Will be refreshing for updates! 

carleym93

I have another ultrasound this afternoon because I started spotting again last week and I’m so nervous 😔

bakerstreetboys

@carleym93 Oh no, I'm so sorry.  Spotting is so stressful, but that's great that they could get you in so soon for an ultrasound. Fingers crossed that it's nothing.  Let us know.

prpl11butterfly

We have a HB. And I'm not gonna lie, there was extensive crying. I'm a little worried because I'm measuring 6+1 and not 7+6 and HR is only 113. She said it's perfectly normal for dates to change like that but since I was measuring on time 2wks ago its tough to relax still. Logically it makes sense because she's getting dates based on babys size. And babys size would obviously measure closer to ovulation and not LMP. I think.... Hopefully OB calls to talk to me today or tomorrow.

The tech (who I beleive was the head tech based on a comment she made) was absolutely amazing with me. DH asked her to talk through everything for my nerves and she obliged. She told me what we were looking at each time.

And this super odd thing.....the name Jackie has been coming up a lot lately. A woman at work had a dream and someone named Jackie was in it. I've also had a few dreams where a woman named Jackie was present. Anyone want to fancy a guess at what my techs name was today.....

prpl11butterfly

@carleym93 fx for you girl ❤

ruby696

@prpl11butterfly So happy you have a heartbeat!! That's huge! Also, IMHO, the date and HR seem consistent with each other, so hopefully all is fine.

carleym93

@prpl11butterfly That’s amazing!! Congratulations mama!! 🎉🎉

bakerstreetboys

Yay @prpl11butterfly!  Such good news and it sounds like Jackie was pretty reassuring

eleven_

@prpl11butterfly Yay!!! So happy to hear this! I think the fact that LO has such a strong HB is a good sign! I know it's hard to not stress about the dates. My DS measured more than a week behind around 6-7 weeks too and I had the perfect pregnancy. Hugs to you 

eleven_

Had my US with my OB yesterday. Everything looked perfect and I really like my OB 

Question though. My RE had my due date as 6/8 and my OB wants to change it to 6/10. The 6/8 is based off ovulation and measurements of LO. OB used the date in-between LMP and measurements of LO. Would you go by the date from your RE or OB? 

ruby696

@eleven_ I would go by the OB's date, only because it would annoy me to have them refer to the "wrong" date over the course if my pregnancy. Plus, two days won't matter much as you get further along.

prpl11butterfly

I'm so confused by these damn due dates. Lol. I would go by ovulation. That's what I'm thinking about doing for myself too but mine is a wider gap so I'm still on the fence.

srscott3

My OB does due date based on LMP, as long as measurements are within a week of that. At our last appointment I measured 7+4, based on O I was 7+6, and based on LMP I was 8+1. Since LMP was within a week of the actual measurement, she kept it at that. Didn’t seem to care that I knew I ovulated a little late

eleven_

K I guess I'll listen to my OB then lol. Back to group 2! 

bumblebee0210

@prpl11butterfly yay!!! I had similar issues that baby was smaller than I’d thought it should be (6w2d not 7w) and heart rate was good (111) but not like, raging fast. My doctor was completely unphazed and told me she found the scan very reassuring. Also my doctor friend who is 20 weeks was like “oh yeah mine was off by like a week preg at the first scan. You put way too much faith in our ability to precisely measure these things”. Those conversations made me feel a lot better. I think it’s hard not to expect the worst.

prpl11butterfly

@bumblebee0210 it makes me feel better that your doc friend said that. Even drs dont beleive their measurements 😂

sparklingdiamond

U/S went well!  Baby measured exactly where it should at 7w2d and heart rate was 136!  I cried.  I go for my first OB appt tomorrow morning.

prpl11butterfly

Yey @sparklingdiamond! It's a good day!!

kjr9519

@prpl11butterfly @eleven_ and @sparklingdiamond I’m so happy for all of the good ultrasounds!

eleven_

@sparklingdiamond So freaking happy for you!!! Now you can relax a little and just be excited about your new house!

Dcwtada

That is so beautiful @sparklingdiamond I am tearing up. 

ruby696

Great news @sparklingdiamond!

TJtheGoat

@eleven_ @prpl11butterfly @sparklingdiamond I’m so happy that you all had good US and heard heartbeats!! Seems like it’s shaping up to be a good day. 
@carleym93 FX that the spotting is NBD. 

ruby696

@carleym93 Good luck today. Spotting is so scary. Hopefully everything is fine.

sparklingdiamond

@carleym93 Good luck!  I hope the spotting is nothing.

sparklingdiamond

@prpl11butterfly and @eleven_ So glad your u/s went well too!

bakerstreetboys

@sparklingdiamond Yay for another good appointment!

@eleven_ That's so great that everything looks good and that you like your new OB.  I've never had a baby on my due date, so I figure anything within a week is no big deal

prpl11butterfly

The change in due date has been weighing on me heavily all day. I know when I ovulated (within a day). 12 days difference is just too much for my comfort. Also, the baby we lost earlier this year stopped growing a little after 6wks so being told I closer to 6 then 8 isn't a good feeling. I've called my OB and talked to the nurse. She had just sent the report over to the OB and said she will add a follow up note that I'm worried and to request another US within the next week or so. She said given the history she thinks he will be okay to order it. They also found a small perigestational bleed of an unknown age so I shouldn't be surprised to see some spotting but to call if so.

I really wanted this to be good but I'm so scared now and I don't know what I'll do if this isn't my take home.

nmbrcrnchr1

@prpl11butterfly I’m sorry you’re struggling, I would be having the same questions going through my head as well. I hope your dr will see you again soon and that you get good news. 
@sparklingdiamond @eleven_ I’m so glad you both got good news at your US

AFM....US tomorrow afternoon and I’m so nervous. I just don’t know what I’ll do if there’s something wrong. Thankfully my boss told me I didn’t need to come back to work after so at least I can go home. I am glad we are busy tonight so hopefully it will keep my mind off of it, and Fx I actually sleep tonight. 

eleven_

@prpl11butterfly I'm so sorry. I know how stressful the waiting is. I wish I could say something to offer you more comfort, but I know the only thing you want right now is to know LO is okay. From my experiences, I'm betting your OB will give you another US. Big hugs to you and again, I'm so sorry you are having to go through this. 

@nmbrcrnchr1 FX for you tomorrow. I'll be thinking of you! Hoping Halloween is able to distract you tonight! 

TJtheGoat

@prpl11butterfly Im so sorry that you are still feeling a lot of anxiety. I hope that your OB is able to get you back in for follow up soon and reassure you. Hugs and good thoughts to you during the wait.