1. How many weeks are you?
2. Previous loss(es)?
3. How are you feeling? Emotionally and physically?
4. Any appointment updates?
5. Rants/Raves/Questions?
6. Any milestones coming up?
7. GTKY: what was your favorite subject in school (highschool/college)?
Re: PGAL Check-in Week of 11/25
2. Previous loss(es)? Ectopic Pregnancy Feb 2018
3. How are you feeling? Emotionally and physically? Emotionally I’m nervous for my appointment tomorrow. Physically I’m doing better, nausea seems to be almost gone, but I still don’t have much of an appetite. And I’m still taking a nap any chance I can get
4. Any appointment updates? Tomorrow for my 12 week appointment, NT scan and MaterniT blood draw. I’m so nervous, in my mind I’m trying to tell myself everything will be fine but that only works half the time
5. Rants/Raves/Questions? Rave - we may get a snow day tomorrow if we get as much snow as they are calling for, rant - if this means my appointment will be cancelled it is no longer a rave
6. Any milestones coming up? Nope
7. GTKY: what was your favorite subject in school (highschool/college)? Math, yes I’ve been a nerd for a long time.
2. Previous loss(es)? MC May 2018
3. How are you feeling? Emotionally and physically? I'm doing alright. Still very anxious but doing ok. I've been trying to lower myself to one bonjesta a day and I seem to mostly struggle in the evening.
4. Any appointment updates? I have an ob apt tomorrow. She will most likely do a physical exam but I'm hoping for Doppler too.
5. Rants/Raves/Questions? We are expecting a lot of snow as well. A snow day would be fantastic but doubtful. DH is going to switch cars with me since his truck has 4WD.
6. Any milestones coming up? Nope
7. GTKY: what was your favorite subject in school (highschool/college)? I double majored in Law enforcement and Spanish for my undergrad and I really enjoyed both subject matters.
2. Previous loss(es)? MMC at 10 weeks by their numbers and 12 by mine, July ‘18
3. How are you feeling? Emotionally and physically?
I’m tired of puking. The options of things I can eat is growing which makes me happy. Everything I crave I can’t have because it creates excess mucus which chokes me and makes me throw up. My hips are starting to hurt when I sleep. I’m exhausted. I wake up 2-3 times a night to pee and then can’t go back to sleep.
Emotionally I feel ok. The symptoms reassure me, lol. I’ve noticed my anxiety has been increasing which does not make me happy.
4. Any appointment updates?
My next appointment is December 7th and we get to hear the heartbeat!
5. Rants/Raves/Questions?
I don’t want to go back to work tomorrow but I only have a month until winter break!
6. Any milestones coming up?
I passed my milestone!
7. GTKY: what was your favorite subject in school (highschool/college)?
I loved college. I love studying. I studied political science and law classes were my favorite. I would have to say constitutional law was my favorite class.
@nmbrcrnchr1 and @dntstpbelieveing I hope your appointments go well tomorrow!! I am jealous that you guys are getting snow. I want snow so bad!
@dntstpbelieveing will be thinking of you tomorrow too.
@antera23 I don’t mind sending all our snow this year to you!
1. How many weeks are you? 11 + 1
2. Previous loss(es)? 22w, 29w, and 6w
3. How are you feeling? Emotionally and physically? I am feeling a little salty tonight. And I am starting to realize when I have these feelings, I need to not open certain threads. Tomorrow is the one year anniversary of our son Abraham’s death. It’s our final one year milestone for the twins. I mostly feel anger these days mixed with small amounts of sadness. I quit my therapy because it was getting too difficult with my work schedule and trying to find childcare for DD for OB appointments plus therapy plus the random week days I’m now being scheduled. I can’t bring her to therapy, I’ve tried, it’s a major fail. My anger mostly stems from people who just don’t get it. I need to let that go because I can’t change others perspectives. And people’s opinions are based only on the experiences they have themselves. Basically I think my losses have turned me into a bitter person and I’m not sure how to remedy that. How do you ladies deal with people who don’t get it? How do you respond to them?
4. Any appointment updates? Next isn’t until the 5th. At that point it will have been 3 weeks since we have seen baby. NIPT results will hopefully be in by Friday. I’m basically a ball of nerves waiting.
5. Rants/Raves/Questions? Still haven’t found baby on the Doppler. Buuuut I am pretty sure I could hear them moving around. Lots of little blips, bloops, and whooshes. Either that or it was my food digesting. But after having so many nsts in the past, I feel like I am not imagining it.
6. Any milestones coming up? Tomorrow is a grieving milestone for me. I wish I had taken off from work so I don’t have to talk to people.
7. GTKY: what was your favorite subject in school (highschool/college)? The lab portion of science. I liked being able to learn while doing things rather than sitting at a desk and listening.
DD: Aug '16
10/2017: Twins confirmed with TTTS at 22 weeks.
10/10/17 Twin B passed after in utero surgery
11/2/17 Twin A & B born
11/26/17: Twin A passed after 24 days fighting in the NICU
Benched 6 months
BFP: 6/28/18 MC:7/16/18 BO
BFP: 10/2/18 EDD 6/15/18
2. Previous loss(es)? CP, early m/c, still birth at 32 weeks
3. How are you feeling? Emotionally and physically? Physically ok. I feel hungry more and less food aversions. Emotionally stressed. But what's new?
4. Any appointment updates? Nothing this week .I'm hoping to get my NIPT results at the end of the week and am scared. Then should be scheduling my NT scan.
5. Rants/Raves/Questions? I was home the other night and heard something that sound like it fell. I walked into the kitchen and heard it again and felt it but it sounded like it was coming from the underneath the floor. It was so loud. Then we noticed a crack in the tile. My husband heard the noise again today and now we have a new crack. We have been in this house less than a month and it was a new build!
6. Any milestones coming up? The NT scan is our big milestone that I am super anxious about.
7. GTKY: what was your favorite subject in school (highschool/college)? Hmm history I think.
@nmbrcrnchr1 and @dntstpbelieveing I hope you have great appointments tomorrow.
@antera23 I'm sorry you're still so sick. Hopefully it gets better in the next couple weeks.
1. How many weeks are you? 9+2 or 7, depending on LMP or US.
2. Previous loss(es)? 2 MMC's and 2 CP's
3. How are you feeling? Emotionally and physically? Emotionally, feeling resigned. Physically, still have all my symptoms.
4. Any appointment updates? US Tuesday.
5. Rants/Raves/Questions? We set up our Christmas tree today and our outside lights. The kids are old enough to get it now (4 & 2.5) and we had such a good time.
6. Any milestones coming up? Nope.
7. GTKY: what was your favorite subject in school (highschool/college)? English because I love books and writing.
DD: Aug '16
10/2017: Twins confirmed with TTTS at 22 weeks.
10/10/17 Twin B passed after in utero surgery
11/2/17 Twin A & B born
11/26/17: Twin A passed after 24 days fighting in the NICU
Benched 6 months
BFP: 6/28/18 MC:7/16/18 BO
BFP: 10/2/18 EDD 6/15/18
@meatballs37 Honestly I cut a lot of those people out of my life. If they don't even try to understand I just didn't want to deal with it. It's harder if they are closer family members or friends I know.
@meatballs37 I’ll also be thinking of you tomorrow and hoping your day goes by okay considering and that you can get through work.
@ruby696 I’m really hoping that you get good news this week.
1. How many weeks are you? 10+0
2. Previous loss(es)? MMC 7/18
3. How are you feeling? Emotionally and physically? I’ve been having a hard time emotionally. I just can’t see getting past 12 weeks. I feel like I’m just waiting to get the bad news. Some days I’m more positive, but this is sort of just how I’m feeling today. The nausea is very sporadic now. Some days I feel terrible all day, like yesterday. Some days I just have brief bouts of extreme nausea. Other days I feel fine. I’ve also been having slight cramping and what I think might be rlp.
4. Any appointment updates? My next appointment is on Dec. 14th. I’ve been told they’ll use the Doppler then.
5. Rants/Raves/Questions? DH and I put up the Christmas tree today and made sugar cookies. It helped as a good distraction.
6. Any milestones coming up? Definitely passed the 8+4 mark from last time, but I still need to get to the 12 week appointment.
7. GTKY: what was your favorite subject in school (highschool/college)? English! I’ve always loved reading, and I love studying it.
2. Previous loss(es)? 1 MMC in May 2018
3. How are you feeling? Emotionally and physically? So worried. I also feel like I'm waiting for the bad news. Last time around, my symptoms just abruptly disappeared and I knew. An ultrasound confirmed and I had a D&C about a week later. I'm worried it's going to happen again. I had serious lower back pain most of this week. My symptoms have been steadily decreasing which I know can be normal but also I know that it can be a warning sign. I'm getting nervous so I emailed my doctor for an ultrasound appointment just to see if things are still progressing. I should hear back tomorrow. Otherwise my next appointment isn't until Dec. 10.
4. Any appointment updates? Dec. 10 or sooner
5. Rants/Raves/Questions? Just feeling anxious and feeling like the close friends and family that know I'm pregnant this time around are thinking that I'm over analyzing everything about this pregnancy which I probably am.
6. Any milestones coming up? I've passed the point that I miscarried last time.
7. GTKY: what was your favorite subject in school (highschool/college)? History and I went on to major in it in college.
@meatballs37 Thinking of you and baby Abe too ❤️
@antera23 I think I threw up a little in my mouth when I read that your favorite class was Con Law 😜 That was probably my least favorite.
@sparklingdiamond I’m so sorry about your house! And I’m not just saying this as a lawyer, but girl, get a lawyer. It sounds like there’s some shoddy construction here.
@ruby696 Still thinking of you and I really hope you get some good news this week. ❤️
1. How many weeks are you? 12+5
2. Previous loss(es)? CP 12/17, MC 2/18
3. How are you feeling? Emotionally and physically? Well..I wasn’t really sure where to put this, but I feel most “at home” in PGAL so I’m going to put it here. Last week I started feeling like my heart was pounding and I couldn’t catch my breath. DH (who is a doctor) checked my pulse a few times and said that it felt like my heart was skipping beats. We went to the ER on Friday and it turns out I have something called a Type 2 Second Degree Heart Block. It’s an electrical issue with the heart. I’m being referred to a cardiologist who specializes in pregnant women, and I should see her within a week or so. The ER doc wasn’t very reassuring though. He said it’s possible that I will need a C-section since labor may be too much work on my heart (not a huge deal, I just want baby and me to be healthy). But then he also said my OB/future MFM may advise against any more kids as this is something that can lead to a heart attack. That one hit me hard. We want 4 kids, and this one is #2. I know it sounds so selfish because we already get two healthy children when some people can’t have any, but it’s taking a bit to wrap my mind around the possibility of letting that vision of the future go. Of course, that’s only what the ER doctor said, so no one has officially told me I can’t have more kids. I just didn’t realize it was a possibility.
4. Any appointment updates? I guess just getting in to see the cardiologist now. Next OB appointment isn’t until 12/18 at 16 weeks.
5. Rants/Raves/Questions? We finally got snow! And it’s a lot. Which kinda puts a damper in my plans to run a bunch of errands today. But I’m looking forward to spending the weekend in Texas! We’re only going from Thursday to Sunday, but it’s for SIL’s wedding and I’m excited to see everyone 😃
6. Any milestones coming up? Passed!
7. GTKY: what was your favorite subject in school (highschool/college)? Definitely any Math class. 🤓
I decided to call into work today. I am like one rude person interaction away from a breakdown. So I am just snuggling with DD today and giving her all my attention. I’m pretty sure I will be on corrective action for my call in, since I called in with my D&C and MC in July. Sigh.
DD: Aug '16
10/2017: Twins confirmed with TTTS at 22 weeks.
10/10/17 Twin B passed after in utero surgery
11/2/17 Twin A & B born
11/26/17: Twin A passed after 24 days fighting in the NICU
Benched 6 months
BFP: 6/28/18 MC:7/16/18 BO
BFP: 10/2/18 EDD 6/15/18
@dntstpbelieveing and @nmbrcrnchr1 Good luck at your appointments today!
@meatballs37 Extra hugs to you today.
@ruby696 Thinking about your this week, and so hoping that you get good news tomorrow. It sounds like you had a good weekend.
@antera23 I hope you feel better soon
@sparklingdiamond I hope your builder repairs everything under warranty, but still such a pain to need to have work done.
1. How many weeks are you? 9w4d
2. Previous loss(es)? 3 in the past year
3. How are you feeling? Emotionally and physically? Physically exhausted and nauseated still. My hips ache and I can't sleep. I'm trying to see all of this as a good sign. Emotionally, it changes all the time. I go through periods of expecting the worst, and times where I can actually see myself bringing home a baby in June. It's tough though, because when I'm feeling optimistic, I usually get angry at myself for believing it could happen.
4. Any appointment updates? I'll see my OB on Friday and he'll do a "peace of mind" ultrasound. Will do NIPT blood draw soon after that.
5. Rants/Raves/Questions? It's too early for snow.
6. Any milestones coming up? I will only start to relax once I hit the second tri and get good NIPT results.
7. GTKY: what was your favorite subject in school (highschool/college)? My major in university was criminology, which I loved. I also really enjoyed English.
DD: Aug '16
10/2017: Twins confirmed with TTTS at 22 weeks.
10/10/17 Twin B passed after in utero surgery
11/2/17 Twin A & B born
11/26/17: Twin A passed after 24 days fighting in the NICU
Benched 6 months
BFP: 6/28/18 MC:7/16/18 BO
BFP: 10/2/18 EDD 6/15/18
@ruby696 fx for good news tomorrow!
@meatballs37 thinking of you! You have every right to feel salty. There is no timeline to healing. And its good you stayed home today, take the day for you! Your work should understand.
@srscott3 that's pretty scary. I hope you get some good news from the cardiologist!
1. How many weeks are you? 12+1
2. Previous loss(es)? April 2018
3. How are you feeling? Emotionally and physically? Physically improving. Still tired and 3 days at Universal Studios kicked my butt! The food was awful but my nausea wasn't as bad as its been so that was good. I was worried about feeling sick the whole time. My sciatica is my worst symptom right now. Emotionally I'm doing ok. The trip was a nice distraction.
4. Any appointment updates? Next appt is 12/4, OB is letting me come back early just for a HB check. I think its cause I broke down (in a good way) during the US at my first appt.
5. Rants/Raves/Questions? MFM office called to set up my US at 18wks. My MW in TN sent me to a MFM for more US to check for growth due to my hypothyroidism but this MW didn't set that up. Just makes me nervous. My first US with my MFM in TN is what found the NTD. I'm gonna ask next week when I see my MW again.
6. Any milestones coming up? Nope
7. GTKY: what was your favorite subject in school (highschool/college)? Always loved science, especially biology.
@meatballs37 Every time you talk about your job it makes me crazy. You can't take 3 sick days in 6 months?? That is bananas. What do they do if people get the flu or something? I am glad you're taking the day for yourself. I haven't been through what you have but I still get twinges of just like, random unadulterated hate toward people who have easy, healthy pregnancies and never think twice about it (or whine about things like wanting a certain gender or a summer baby). I think it's natural, and I think you should forgive yourself for it as much as you can. Also-- remember you aren't a bitter person. You are a person who has had a really hard year and a half. Those are different things.
Everyone else who is feeling anxious this week-- hugs. PGAL brain is real, and it's similar to PTSD. Be kind to yourselves. The second tri will get here.
1. How many weeks are you? 11w3d
2. Previous loss(es)? MMC Dec 2017, CP Jul 2018
3. How are you feeling? Emotionally and physically? Physically: the nausea is getting better, but I keep being fooled into thinking it's gone and then I feel bad again (I'm also still taking the unisom at night, so that could be masking some). Also I have started getting what might be RLP, mostly it's just like a sharp muscle pain when I cough or twist a weird way in bed. Emotionally: cautiously optimistic? It's started to feel a lot more real as 12 weeks approaches, and now we have seen two healthy scans. NT is next Monday, so that will be a third time we get to see baby (I know, we are lucky on that front). NIPT blood draw is today, so I will be anxiously awaiting results-- doc says they are usually in within a week.
4. Any appointment updates? NPIT blood draw today, NT 12/3, 14 week appointment 12/14.
5. Rants/Raves/Questions? Random, but has anyone gotten a linea nigra yet? Or can STMs weigh in on when this happens? One of the books or apps or something put it in the 11-week info and I was like what?? I thought this was like bellybutton popping and came much later? (Not that it matters, I was just surprised. It's weird to be getting to the part of the books that I haven't read already...)
6. Any milestones coming up? passed.
7. GTKY: what was your favorite subject in school (highschool/college)? High school it was math, though I also loved history. College (unsurprisingly, since I now teach it) was economics.
BFP 11/30/2017 | MMC 12/31/2017
BFP 6/22/2018 | CP 6/27/2018
BFP 10/5/2018 | EDD 6/14/2019
Baby girl born 6/19/19
TTC #2 May 2020-November 2021
BFP 7/18/2020 | MonoDi Twins | MMC 9/10/2020
BFP 11/7/2020 | CP 11/9/2020
RE Consult January 2021 | Dx "borderline DOR"/RPL
IVF with PGT:
Standard Antagonist:
ER #1 3/27/2021 7R | 5M | 3F | 2B | 1 PGT-A Normal, 1 low-level mosaic
ER #2 4/22/2021 10R | 7M | 3F | 2B | 0 normal, 2 aneuploid
ER #3 5/19/2021 2R | 1M | 0F
Estrogen Priming Antagonist:
ER #4 7/10/2021 5R | 4M | 3F | 1B | 1 PGT-A Normal
Duostim (Standard Antagonist):
ER #5 9/22/2021 13R | 11M | 8F | 5B | 2 PGT-A Normal, 1 low-level mosaic, 2 aneuploid
ER #6 10/9/2021 9R | 6M | 4 F | 1B | 1 aneuploid
FET #1 11/5/2021 | EDD 7/24/2022
Baby boy born 7/19/22
TTC #3 since May 2023 (ntnp)
IVF Started Fall 2023 (Standard Antagonist)
ER #7 10/6/2023 | 9R | 6M | 5F | 3B | 2 aneuploid, 1 high-level mosaic
ER #8 10/31/2023 | 5R | 4M | 3F | 1B | 1 PGT-A Normal
FET #2 11/27/23 | CP (bHCG = 8)
FET #3 planned Jan 2024
1. How many weeks are you? 12w1d
2. Previous loss(es)? 2 CPs 1 MMC
3. How are you feeling? Emotionally and physically? I'm feeling so much better physically. Nausea is pretty much gone and the exhaustion is manageable. I’m stressed about the NIPT and US tomorrow. It honestly feels like my whole world will fall apart if things don't go well. It scares me to think about.
4. Any appointment updates? NT scan tomorrow and hopefully I will get my NIPT results back too.
5. Rants/Raves/Questions? Rave: I can’t believe I’m almost out of the first trimester. This shit is getting real! Rant: I fell so hard on the ice last night. I know the chances of it causing a MC when I am this early is small, but my brain immediately went there. I laid on the ice crying for a good solid 5 minutes. I felt paralyzed with fear over the thought of something happening to LO.
6. Any milestones coming up? No
7. GTKY: what was your favorite subject in school (highschool/college)? English Literature and Art History.
DS: March 2014
DD: May 2015
BFP: 12/24/17 CP: 1/2/18 @ 4w 3d
BFP: 1/26/18 CP: 2/2/18 @ 4w 4d
BFP: 5/16/18 MMC: 6/15/18 @ 7w 5d
BFP: 9/25/18! EDD: 6/9/19 TEAM GREEN
@nmbrcrnchr1 What time is your appointment today? I’m rooting for you so hard! Did you guys get a lot of snow today?
@dntstpbelieving Thinking of you today. Hopefully they will use the Doppler on you too!
@antera23 Ugh, you are in the thick of it right now with the nausea. I started feeling much better around 11 weeks. You are so close! Hopefully you’ll feel better soon. I also wake up so much at night to pee! I’m always in denial about it too when I wake up. Like I can’t have to pee again already
@meatballs37 The bitterness is so hard after loss. I honestly have the hardest time not snapping at people who say the wrong thing. I told my hairstylist I was pregnant and she said “See, you probably stopped stressing out so much and that’s why this one is sticking”. I’m SO fucking angry about it still that I’m considering never going back to her. I don’t think there is a right answer to dealing with it. I think we will all be angry and bitter until we aren’t. And that’s okay. I’m so glad you called in to work. I will be thinking of you and Abe so much today
@sparklingdiamond I would be so MAD about the crack in the tile! WTF!? Can you contact the contractors? That seems like something I would want to go to court over.
@ruby696 I’ve been thinking about you SO MUCH. I’m holding out so much hope for you tomorrow. We decorated over the weekend too and my kids (ages 3 & 4) were so into this year too! It made it so much fun!
Oh @srscott3 , you sound like you have had a hell of a week! I’m so sorry! And it does not sound selfish AT ALL for you to be disappointed about the possibility of this being your last pregnancy. That news would be shattering to anyone and your response is completely normal. Hopefully the cardiologist feels differently about the possibility of more kids.
@bakerstreetboys My hips ache too! How can they possibly be hurting this early? I totally know what you mean about getting mad at yourself for imagining yourself with your June baby. It’s so hard to manage your expectations when your heart wants it so badly.
DS: March 2014
DD: May 2015
BFP: 12/24/17 CP: 1/2/18 @ 4w 3d
BFP: 1/26/18 CP: 2/2/18 @ 4w 4d
BFP: 5/16/18 MMC: 6/15/18 @ 7w 5d
BFP: 9/25/18! EDD: 6/9/19 TEAM GREEN
So I’m basically sitting here googling too much and working myself up over this. I’ll for sure feel better when I see the cardiologist. Letting it out with all of you really helps though, so thank you again ❤️
@meatballs37 no real words of wisdom but I am thinking of you during this milestone, and Abraham. I usually vacillate between thinking people suck and being disgusted yet mollified by their ignorance.
@eleven_ sorry about your fall, hopefully you get some reassurance soon
thinking of everyone with appointments today!!
Nobody wants to be in this club but it does seem to have the best people in it. I am grateful for all of you even if I hate that we are here.
@srscott3 I'm so sorry. There's not much I can say that hasn't already been said, but just know I'll be thinking of you and hoping for the best.
@eleven_ I've fallen hard and been in car accidents with DS and DD. Its terrifying, but everything was fine - they are so well protected in there. Hopefully you get some reassurance tomorrow.
AFM - thank you all for the well wishes. I'm not very optimistic (it's easier not to be), but I'll update regardless.
@sparklingdiamond I’m sorry for the stress and the house problems! That sucks and I hope they are able to fix it quickly for you
@runy696 you have also been in my thoughts and I hope so much that tomorrow brings you good news!
@kjr9519 I’m sorry you’ve been struggling. I feel the same way about making it past 12 weeks. I hope you can find some peace before your appt
@srscott3 I was wondering where you had been! I’m sorry you had to go to the ER and for their diagnosis. I hope the cardiologist visit will give you the answers you need and that it won’t limit your family plans
@bumblebee0210 re the linea nigra. Some days mine is darker than others. And honestly I don’t even remember when it was noticeable with my DD. I always thought it was an odd “sign of pregnancy” bc it doesn’t seem like a consistent thing. I don’t have one today but I’ve noticed it a few times the last few weeks.
@meatballs37 I’m glad you took today off, enjoy your snuggles with DD and I’m sorry your work will probably penalize you for it, that sucks!
@eleven_ it’s at 2 CST so about 4 hours from now. We did get quite a bit of snow and ice so I’m working from home before my appt. I cannot focus today so it’s prob good I’m not in the office!
@srscott3 I am so sorry to hear about your heart. Was this not a problem with the first pregnancy or is it something that just developed later? I hope you get some answers soon.
@srscott3 and @ruby696 I have never worked with an attorney. That sounds expensive. Do I have to pay just to meet with one?
DS: March 2014
DD: May 2015
BFP: 12/24/17 CP: 1/2/18 @ 4w 3d
BFP: 1/26/18 CP: 2/2/18 @ 4w 4d
BFP: 5/16/18 MMC: 6/15/18 @ 7w 5d
BFP: 9/25/18! EDD: 6/9/19 TEAM GREEN
You could also hire someone to do an independant inspection to see what you're dealing with.
The one thing to keep in mind is that usually the statute of limitations begins to run from the date of discovery of the problem. I say usually because I don't handle construction defects cases, so I'm basing that information on general civil litigation and property damage. You should really talk to someone who specializes in that area of law. And if you do retain someone, they will likely set up an inspection for you.
Eta: also agree about the statute of limitations. I think it starts to run when you knew or should have known about the defect.
@eleven_ I missed the post about your fall! I’m so sorry and I hope you’re okay!
@meatballs37 and @nmbrcrnchr1 thanks for the support and understanding. I know that I have no real reason to worry, but my MMC really did some damage on my ability to just be able to relax and trust that everything is okay.
@meatballs37 I seriously hope they don’t do any corrective action, those all sound like very legitimate reasons to call in to me.
@eleven_ I hope your appointment tomorrow can give you some peace of mind about your fall. It sounds like it was really scary at the time.
@sparklingdiamond I’ll be thinking of you Monday.
@kjr9519 Sorry to hear about your rough day. They’re the worst. Hugs to you.
@sparklingdiamond Sending so many positive vibes to you and hoping for an uneventful scan next week. ❤️
@eleven_ thank you for your kind words! It really helped. I hope 11 weeks is my magic number too! I’m so sorry you fell. That’s really scary. Send me all your ice and snow ;-)
@meatballs37 I’m glad you decided to call in and take care of yourself. That’s good self care! I don’t like the attendance policy of your work. It’s not forgiving at all.
Im going to be checking back frequently to see how everyone’s appointments went! I’m thinking of you all.
to hear about your cousin, but I am so happy she is okay. Thank you for that perspective and for sharing. That’s exactly how I would feel ❤️
@sparklingdiamond YGPM
@eleven I totally know how you feel - my NT scan is tomorrow, too, and it feels like I will break apart if it doesn't go well. I hope everything is fine for you tomorrow and that any lingering concern about your fall is erased!
@ruby696 I took a break from posting to focus on family time, but I saw your update last week. I'm hoping so hard for positive news tomorrow, and sending lots of support.
@srscott3 That is pretty scary - I'm glad you're getting quickly to seea cardiologist focusing on pregnancy. Hopefully the ER doc was being overly cautious or talking about a low-likelihood worse case scenario, and the cardiologist will have better insight on what this means both now and for your future plans.
1. How many weeks are you? 13 +1
2. Previous loss(es)? 1 ectopic and 1 CP
3. How are you feeling? Emotionally and physically? Physically, my main symptom these days is a stretching feeling/light cramping in the low abdomen. I'm also pretty constantly hungry or thirsty. Emotionally, I'm incredibly nervous for the NT. It's been more than three weeks since my last scan, and I just want to know everything is okay. I check the hard lump that is popping up over my pubic bone approx. 7 times a day to see if I can feel it growing. I know that's not possible, but that's where I'm at.
4. Any appointment updates? NT scan and blood test tomorrow.
5. Rants/Raves/Questions? Rave: I had so much pie last week. Rant: It got dark today at 4:30. Why don't I live somewhere with sunny winters like Florida or LA?
6. Any milestones coming up? Nope.
7. GTKY: what was your favorite subject in school (highschool/college)? I always loved US history
2. Previous loss(es)? 1 CP, 1 termination
3. How are you feeling? Emotionally and physically? Physically I feel pretty good, I have this pelvic fullness which is kind of bothering me and something I plan to mention at my appt tomorrow.
Emotionally its a different story. Being a termination mom is just a whole different ball game. Even though I know I made the right decision with terminating a pregnancy that could have killed me, I struggle with every pregnancy afterwards with feelings of unworthiness. I feel like I don’t deserve healthy babies after doing that and its so difficult to reassure myself that its okay to be happy and excited about a healthy baby even when others are having losses. My OB referred me to a counselor who specializes in pregnancy and postpartum and I think talking to her will really help me work through these feelings.
4. Any appointment updates? My next appointment is tomorrow and I’m actually really nervous.
5. Rants/Raves/Questions? Nothing this week
6. Any milestones coming up? Nope
7. GTKY: what was your favorite subject in school (highschool/college)? Psychology. It was my minor and still something I LOVE to research when I have the time.