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PGAL Check In 2/18
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How far along are you?
Share your PGAL story if you'd like, or previously have not.
How are you feeling (symptoms, mentally/emotionally)?
Any upcoming appointments?
Share your PGAL story if you'd like, or previously have not.
How are you feeling (symptoms, mentally/emotionally)?
Any upcoming appointments?
GTKY: What do you do for a living?
Me: 27 DH: 27
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
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
Re: PGAL Check In 2/18
Share your PGAL story if you'd like, or previously have not.
How are you feeling (symptoms, mentally/emotionally)? - I’m honestly freaking out and wondering if I should have even tried to get pregnant. I know I’m high risk and I feel like it was so selfish to try to have another baby and potentially causing that baby harm because I can’t carry a pregnancy to term without intervention. This will be my first pregnancy getting a cerclage and I’m really hoping it’s the key to keeping this baby in full term. But if it’s not, I’ve potentially doomed this baby to a preterm birth. MH and I wanted another baby so bad that I think we only concentrated on the good things and not the potential bad things that could happen.
Any upcoming appointments? Viability scan on March 9
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
my PGAL story: my first pregnancy ended in a mmc at 8 weeks, after we had seen the heartbeat. I started bleeding close to when I thought I was 12 weeks. I’ve had 3 successful pregnancies on progesterone supplements since then, although we don’t know if that was the cause.
how are you feeling?
I'm a little blah. Just feeling numb getting through the days right now. My husband is out of town with my kids until later today and I work the next three days. No real symptoms right now.
upcoming appts: I have blood draws on Wednesday and friday.
what do you do for a living: I’m a mother/baby nurse and I also work at an oncology doctor’s office.
Share your PGAL story if you'd like, or previously have not. Shitty ectopic story. I can answer any questions if anyone has any.
How are you feeling (symptoms, mentally/emotionally)? I have a u/s tomorrow and I PRAY TO GOD we see a heartbeat. A week and a half ago there wasnt a fetal pole.
Any upcoming appointments? TOMORROW! It's only a day awayyyyyyyyyyyyy
"A concierge is like the Winnipeg equivalent of a geisha. This is a woman who has been trained in the fine art of fanciness and pleasure." Michael Scott thinks very highly of me.
Share your PGAL story if you'd like, or previously have not. Two miscarriages, both in first trimester. Both discovered at first ultrasound, so I've never gotten to hear a heartbeat.
How are you feeling (symptoms, mentally/emotionally)? Eating all the things and bloated. Trying not to get too excited.
Any upcoming appointments? Ob/gyn orientation by phone on Thursday. They'll take history and order labs.
First BFP on 1/4/22. Due date 9/13/22.
7 weeks Wednesday
Share your PGAL story if you'd like, or previously have not.
How are you feeling (symptoms, mentally/emotionally)?
Physically fine for the most part. Emotionally still just detached and pessimistic.
Any upcoming appointments?
@dolewhipper Another Office watcher, yay! I just watched that episode the other day, lol. GL at the appointment tomorrow!
DD - 12/28/17
TTC #2 3/2019
BFP 5/2019 || MC - D&C 5/2019
BFP 2/2020 || EDD 10/10/2020
According to the OB appointment today, 5+3; more accurate ultrasound in two weeks
Share your PGAL story if you’d like or previously have not.
How are you feeling ((symptoms, mentally/emotionally))?
The nausea is getting worse. I got the okay from my OB to take Zofran whenever I’m struggling and have already taken the Bonjesta.
Wednesday for a second blood draw for doubling HCG and rising/appropriate levels for progesterone. Then another ultrasound 2 March since we couldn’t see anything today—not that I’m surprised. 5 weeks is just really early.
Stay at home mom. I used to work in retail and banking and someday I would love to finish my degree and possibly start a photography business.
@NME44 I hope your blood draws look good this week.
Share your PGAL story if you'd like, or previously have not.
Daughter was stillborn at 36 weeks for unknown reasons (in August 2014). Had a successful pregnancy with my son in 2015, then dealt with unexplained secondary infertility the past two years, then conceived naturally the cycle before we were supposed to start IVF. Now on lovenox and progesterone, and considered “high-risk”.
How are you feeling (symptoms, mentally/emotionally)?
Symptoms were minimal today, which of course makes me anxious! Mostly just nervous. Sometimes light nausea, or sore boobs.
Any upcoming appointments? Ultrasound on 2/20 (having them weekly at the fertility specialist’s office).
I am a change management consultant. Was formerly a teacher and principal, but wanted to leave education- too burned out.
TTC since: 2/13
Long, anovulatory cycles
Began fertility testing 12/13
Ultrasound and bloodwork: Everything looks good (according to my ob/gyn)
HSG: waiting to schedule
SA: scheduled with RE for 1/6/14
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
Share your PGAL story if you'd like, or previously have not. DS/First pregnancy was perfect... and I think back at how naive I was for that entire pregnancy! Because since then I’ve had two MMCs. First time we found heartbeat but then 4 days later at a better dating scan didn’t have one (at 9w4d). Had to have a manual vacuum aspiration. Second only found gestational sac with yolk sac remnants at 9w (but believed to have stopped around 5w). So I’m terrified now. I do feel slightly optimistic as all fertility testing was normal so the RE said likely just crappy chance/luck/statistics. I hoping that’s true and this pregnancy is our rainbow.
How are you feeling (symptoms, mentally/emotionally)? Just sore boobs and lethargy/fatigue.
Any upcoming appointments? Wednesday/tomorrow i have first HCG bloodwork, then recheck on Friday. If that’s looking good I’ll go in at 7w for a dating/viability scan.
@dolewhipper I am waiting for your update!
@treebagel I hope you have good numbers this week.
Share your PGAL story if you'd like, or previously have not.
How are you feeling (symptoms, mentally/emotionally)? Pretty mild symptoms so far. Mentally, I still don’t feel like it’s real, maybe I’m just trying to protect myself in case things don’t work out...I’m trying to stay calm about how I’m feeling and not worry about everything.
Any upcoming appointments? I had a blood draw to check my TSH level today, but the NP won’t be back until Thursday to give me the results! First real appointment is 3/24.
@westslopemama I hope those numbers are where they need to be
@mdfarmchick we have been here 3 years and still have 1 left. I love it here and I’m already so sad to be leaving.
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
Share your PGAL story if you'd like, or previously have not.
How are you feeling (symptoms, mentally/emotionally)? Sore boobs, certain smells make me nauseous, and insomnia (I’m typing this at 2am and I gotta be at work at 8am). Also very emotional and crying about everything. It’s driving my SO crazy cuz he don’t know what to say or do around me.
Any upcoming appointments? First Prenatal appointment 3/11
DD - 12/28/17
TTC #2 3/2019
BFP 5/2019 || MC - D&C 5/2019
BFP 2/2020 || EDD 10/10/2020
DD - 12/28/17
TTC #2 3/2019
BFP 5/2019 || MC - D&C 5/2019
BFP 2/2020 || EDD 10/10/2020
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
TTC since: 2/13
Long, anovulatory cycles
Began fertility testing 12/13
Ultrasound and bloodwork: Everything looks good (according to my ob/gyn)
HSG: waiting to schedule
SA: scheduled with RE for 1/6/14
Due with baby #2: Feb 2022
5+4
How are you feeling (symptoms, mentally/emotionally)?
With emotional stuff it's one step forwards and five steps backwards it seems.
I really wanted to conceive again (even though I stopped trying a few months ago and worked on the grief and being okay with not being able to have children) I struggled so much with my health issues and how my body wouldn't bounce back after the birth last year, it was so hard. Now that I have conceived I'm just overwhelmed with guilt and fear and I don't know why I ever thought I was fit to be a mother in the first place. I should be ecstatic since I got what I wanted and I love this baby, but instead I'm not and I don't know why because we were already prepared to be parents before, but I'm starting all over and I feel like a spoiled brat for mourning a change I wanted in the first place.
I also struggle with guilt that this baby will replace my stillborn daughter, that maybe I'll miss her less, maybe I'll forget to grieve her, and I'm terrified of that.
upcoming appointments?
GTKY: What do you do for a living?
I don't really have a career. I used to manage a hunter/jumper barn, and I've been a nanny more years than I haven't. I'd love to get a degree and work in marketing and product management, but realistically I always just find my way back to animals and babies wherever I am lol.
@mdfarmchick sending you a huge internet hug, I'm so sorry.
Share your PGAL story if you'd like, or previously have not.
had 3 losses before my DS was born on July 2015. Then had my DD on March 2017. Last year experienced 2 losses, 2/28 (empty sac) and 11/27 (no heartbeat after 6 wks). DH and I decided we were not going to try any more. One cycle after my last loss I tested positive.
How are you feeling (symptoms, mentally/emotionally)?
I'm very scared of what is going to happen. Trying not to get attached but still hoping for the best. I stopped taking my anxiety medication as soon as I found out, just to give this baby an extra push.
Any upcoming appointments?
Switched OBGyn as I was attaching the losses to her office. (not realistic but it is giving me piece of mind). Scheduled for 3/2 at 3 pm. and it is so far away!
I work in education on the administration side.
DD - 12/28/17
TTC #2 3/2019
BFP 5/2019 || MC - D&C 5/2019
BFP 2/2020 || EDD 10/10/2020
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
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
Share your PGAL story if you'd like, or previously have not. I had a MC at 5w4d in December.
How are you feeling (symptoms, mentally/emotionally)? No symptoms really yet. I've had some stomach issues but I think that's due to the burrito I ate yesterday, not the pregnancy, hahaha. I've been extremely thirsty but that could just be a coincidence. I'm emotionally terrified, and it doesn't help that I have had nothing to do this weekend, so my mind has just been running in circles worrying about it. I have diagnosed anxiety in which I was medicated for but then got off the medication when I found out I was pregnant, so my anxiety is just through the roof now.
Any upcoming appointments? Pregnancy confirmation on March 3rd.
Share your PGAL story if you'd like, or previously have not.
How are you feeling (symptoms, mentally/emotionally)?
Any upcoming appointments?
March 10 is my first US and bloodwork appointment! It will be my 8 week mark. The wait has been killing me to see our little one finally!
I teach 4 year old preschool in a public school setting.