TTGP Check-In 10/15

inthewoods23

This check in is for the ladies who actively participated in the Trying to Get Pregnant Board for any length of time.

How far along are you?

Upcoming Appointments?

Cravings/Symptoms?

How are you doing? Rants/Raves/Randoms?

Questions?

legallykate

How far along are you? 3+6

Upcoming Appointments? Beta tomorrow 

Cravings/Symptoms? Not really, I had a lot of cramping last night that freaked me out but ***TMI*** I think I was just constipated 

How are you doing? Rants/Raves/Randoms? Going a little stir crazy waiting for my beta and trying not to POAS a hundred times a day to monitor my line progression     

Questions? For those that have had betas, did they also test your estradiol and progesterone, and if so, did they make any adjustments based on the levels? The pharmacy I've been using for my estradiol valerate and patches is super annoying so if my estradiol is high I would love to just go back to pills if possible. 

inthewoods23

@legallykate GL with your beta! Mine only tested my progesterone in addition to the HCG. They checked my progesterone on Monday when I went in for an US and they had me go on progesterone since it was under 8. I also had lots of light cramping the few days after my BFP. I figured it was the embryo continuing to dig in.

How far along are you? 6+5 based on O date

Upcoming Appointments? Repeat US on Monday next week, then the initial intake call with the nurse next Thursday.

Cravings/Symptoms? Dull pains on the right side. I think I'm also constipated but not constipated 😆. I seem to only have brief periods of nausea otherwise there's none of that.

How are you doing? Rants/Raves/Randoms? Doing pretty good. Anxiously awaiting my US! Hoping the little thing has moved more into my uterus. I found out yesterday (or Tuesday? I lose track of days) that DH had Friday off so I decided I would take the day off too. It's supposed to be pretty cold tomorrow so we may just be doing a cuddle day indoors. Maybe we'll do some house projects/cleaning but I'm struggling with doing that with the uncertainty of the US next week.

Questions? I know you can't do anything to prevent stretch marks, but are any of you already using something to keep your belly/boobs/thighs/butt moisturized? I bought that Bio Oil stuff but of course the scent bothers DH so I'm going to switch to something else when  it's empty. No idea what to use 🤷‍♀️

DoubleUp8

How far along are you? 7w 1d
Upcoming Appointments? 10/19 yay!
Cravings/Symptoms? nausea, so much nausea. 
How are you doing? Rants/Raves/Randoms? Tired, going to bed between 9-9:30 every night helps some. Also, the bloat is real. Getting hard to hide. I'm sure this is my own fault for not tightening up my abs more in the past 6 years since my last pregnancy, my belly is just like need more room, ok! Running out of clothes to hide it. I am wearing a sweater over my sweater dress to cover the blump. I guess maybe people will just think I am getting fat? I am going to tell my boss on Monday after my appointment, so that will be a relief to not have to hide if from her. Hoping she doesn't freak out too much as our major annual event is coming up (virtually this year) in 2 weeks. 
Questions? NATM

@legallykate I have not had betas done, so I am not sure. You could try putting on the questions thread. I think there are only 6ish TTGP moms in June 2021 right now.

Edit: fixing typos

legallykate

@inthewoods23 I used Palmer's Cocoa Butter during my last pregnancy, I don't know if it actually helped (I didn't get any stretch marks but I think I am just not genetically predisposed to them), but it smelled good and was moisturizing at least!

@DoubleUp8 I hate the blump phase where you don't look obviously pregnant yet! I am glad I will get to hide out at home for at least first tri.

inthewoods23

@legallykate to my knowledge both my mom and sister didn't/haven't gotten any stretch marks so I think I'm also not genetically predisposed. I no doubt expect to feel itchy though! DH says the smell reminds him of his grandma. Probably the lavender oil in it haha. I know there's one brand of lotion or cream that's like $36 a jar but everybody raves about it. As someone who normally never lotions up after I shower, I don't want to use something so expensive and then find out it's something I blow through in a matter of weeks! I would feel like I'm blowing through money. I have lotions that are years old that I haven't gone though 

@DoubleUp8 I can't tell if I'm more tired at the end of the day or not. Pre-pregnancy I would fall asleep on the couch as we watched something so who knows if I'm actually more tired or not now. A few times though I have definitely felt tired enough to put myself to bed early instead of falling asleep on the couch.

ramzlau

How far along are you? 5+5

Upcoming Appointments? US 2 weeks from yesterday with OB! I graduated! 

Cravings/Symptoms? Just trying not to puke today! Nausea is definitely stepping up it’s game. And took a two hour nap today lol. 

How are you doing? Rants/Raves/Randoms?
Better now that we have seen a heartbeat. Next milestone is hitting 7 weeks and then 8 week ultrasound. Taking it one step at a time. 

Questions? NATM 

@legallykate Mine tested progesterone, TSH, and HCG. I was already on prometrium 2x day so no change there. She did start me on synthroid though. 

@inthewoods23 I used Mama Butter (Don’t love the smell of it either) my first pregnancy and still have horrible stretch marks, so not sure what my plan is for this go around. 

@DoubleUp8 I hear ya on bloat. I only have 1 pair of jeans that fits right now. Thankfully Zoom is just head shots. I don’t plan to tell my boss until Nov/Dec. 

mindyb2019

How far along are you? 6 weeks today! 

Upcoming Appointments? Nov 9th is my first U/S and had my appt with the OB yesterday for my cervix.

Cravings/Symptoms? Not really craving anything right now. Still not too many symtoms. Boobs have been tender on and off, Been going to bed at 9:30pm every night cause I'm tired, some mild back aches and dull aching pains in my abdomen. Other then that I feel good. 

How are you doing? Rants/Raves/Randoms? Meh, doing ok I guess. What really is good these days? My anxiety and stress have seemed to go up lately but trying not to let it take over. Would be better if I could see this little one and hear a HB. Trying to wait paitently for my u/s in 3.5 weeks. Can't come fast enough. 

Questions? None right now.

@inthewoods23 I have been using the Palmers stretch marks cocoa butter lotion. I like it 👍 and it smells nice too. I also use bio oil. I hope your u/s goes well on Monday. FX for good news. 

@ramzlau yay for graduating! Sorry your feeling so nauseous. That’s the worst. So jealous of your 2 hour nap lol. I wish haha. 

@legallykate GL on your beta test today. I hope the numbers look good. FX for you. With the betas I’ve had they only checked the HCG and not the estradiol or progesterone. They have never mentioned they wanted to do that. 

@DoubleUp8 I hope your appt goes well on Monday. Yay! Sorry that you have so much nausea. I hope it passes soon for you. I go to bed around the same time as you too lol. I like sleep. 

legallykate

@ramzlau Yay for graduating and for seeing the heartbeat, so awesome

@mindyb2019 My U/S is in 3.5 weeks too, let’s hope it flies by for both of us!

My first beta came back at 148. That seems decent for 9dp5dt right? I keep seeing much higher numbers in IVF groups but my RE seemed super pleased with it, and my progesterone and estradiol were good too apparently. I go back Monday for my second beta so FX it more than doubles in 72 hours!

inthewoods23

@legallykate the nurses at my clinic were saying it should be around 100 for being 4 weeks (it was only 15 for me). 148 is definitely good at 9dpt!

_orchid_

Hi guys!! Joining in from the tail end of June!!!

@legallykate my Dr is checking my progesterone too. That looks like a great beta number! They fluctuate so much so as long as your Dr is happy you're good! Doubling is most important.

@inthewoods23 I am NOT a lotion person either but have always needed it in pregnancy bc of the itchy skin. I liked basq best- I think I used 2-4 jars a pregnancy?? It doesn't feel as thick as a lot of the cocoa butter lotions (the thickness is why I don't like lotion). It's a bit pricy but so worth it. The smell is better than cocoa butter too I think. Thinking of you this weekend! Hope you had a great day with DH today and that Monday's ultrasound shows a happy little bean. 

@DoubleUp8 I think people will think I got fat from quarantine too! I'm kind of glad not many people have seen me IRL- when I start back at work in person in a few weeks I'll just play up the overindulging I did lol. Hope you're getting some MS relief!

@ramzlou yay for a heartbeat!! That is great news! Yay for graduating too! I hope you're able to find some relief from the nausea. 

@mindyb2019 girl!!! I've been following your updates and I'm so glad your betas are rising and your cervix looks like it's healing well now! Try to take it day by day- there's nothing you can do right now about the abnormal cells and no matter how much you worry about it you won't be able to change it right now. Easier said than done, I know! 

_orchid_

How far along are you? 3+3

Upcoming Appointments? Betas Sunday morning. The weekend morning monitoring place is about an hour from where I live and a grocery store I like is out there so making a trip

Cravings/Symptoms? Just cramps! Nips are starting to feel like they're on fire. 

How are you doing? Rants/Raves/Randoms? !!!! I just still feel in disbelief. The nurse called a bit ago with my first betas and so I know I didn't make it up! Feeling really positive overall which makes me then feel nervous. Ahhh!!!

Questions? 

mindyb2019

@_orchid_ heyy friend! Yes, im soo happy your joining us in June. Congrats!! This is so awesome that we all get to be in the same BMB together. June is great!! Lol I hope your betas on Sunday looks good. 

ramzlau

@_orchid_ Welcome!! Congrats on the first beta! 

@legallykate Yes that number is a good one for 9dpt! 

ashaislurking

Hello friends! I guess I go here now?
@legallykate Your first beta sounds great! If your RE seemed happy with it, that's even better. Hopefully your second beta looks great too!
@inthewoods23 Fingers crossed so hard for a good ultrasound on Monday!
@DoubleUp8 I hope the blump phase gets a bit easier and talking to your boss next week goes well!
@ramzlau Yay for graduating! Hopefully the next couple of weeks go by super smoothly for you!
@mindyb2019 I'm sorry you have to wait so long for your ultrasound but from what I've seen with your betas it sounds like things are moving in the right direction which is good!
@_orchid_ Fingers crossed for good betas on Sunday! Glad you can make a trip out of the appointment.

How far along are you? 4 weeks today
Upcoming Appointments: Second beta results will be back Monday and we'll go from there. First official prenatal appointment isn't until early December.
Cravings/Symptoms? Mild cramping, nausea, and RIDICULOUS fatigue. I have a hard time staying awake more than 3 hours at a time.
How are you doing? Rants/Raves/Randoms? I'm still so nervous about where I'm at because of my progesterone at 7dpo (7ng/ml) but my 11DPO beta coming back at 90 put my mind at ease for now. Waiting until Monday for the results of my 13DPO beta. Fingers crossed for another good number! I feel like I can't take a good solid breath until then.
Questions? Not right now.

inthewoods23

@ashaislurking FWIW, my progesterone at my first US was also only 7 so I'm on the suppositories. No spotting at all for me so they probably just caught it at a low spot.

Also WTF did I do to start this mass exodus 😂😂  I'm really glad the majority of us have been long-timers, IFers, ALs. I'm going to be super bummed if this next US doesn't go well. I'm still anxious about its positioning. I would *hate* to have kicked off this exodus and then end up right back where I started 😢

Eta: fixed my grammar whoops lol

ramzlau

@ashaislurking Yay another TTGP grad! Fx for Monday’s beta. 

@inthewoods23 Hang in there! Almost to Monday! 

_orchid_

@ashaislurking congratulations!!!!! So excited to see you here!! FX for those betas and your progesterone. Did your Dr test that again as well?

@inthewoods23 I know! I keep thinking it's too good to be true. I know it won't ease your mind too much, but I've had a bunch of early US with my successful pregnancies, and when it's this early it can be really hard to see the sac depending on location. Sending so many good vibes straight at your uterus

inthewoods23

@ramzlau I have had very mild cramps and pains down there on the right side all week so I'm hoping that means everything is still progressing. I'm worrying about not really having any symptoms but I know that's a bit irrational since they can come and go.

mindyb2019

@inthewoods23 wtf is right? Girl, you opened up pandoras box thats what you did 😆 Nice job lol This June BMB is the best 👍I'll be thinking about you on Monday for your u/s. I have faith it will all go well. Keep us posted. 

@ashaislurking welcome welcome. Yay! More TTGP grads. FX for good beta numbers on Monday. 

ramzlau

@inthewoods23 Definitely don’t overthink the no symptoms. With my first successful I remember telling my RE at my 6 week appointment that I felt great with no morning sickness! I was puking every 2 hours just 2 weeks later and it lasted the rest of the pregnancy lol. So enjoy the chill symptoms while they last! 

inthewoods23

@ramzlau it's so funny because I know reading all the silly questions that get posted in the 1st Tri board about no symptoms and the answer is always to chill TF out. And here I am not being chill 😆

_orchid_

@inthewoods23 I'm feeling pretty good too so I'm trying to get ahead on all the stuff I'll need to have done the next couple of weeks- yardwork getting winter ready, organizing our late fall stuff, etc. I know in a few weeks I'll feel too sick for that!!

ashaislurking

@inthewoods23 This mass TTGP exodus is nuts but I'm so happy for the people over here! Like you said most of us had been there a while which is amazing.

ashaislurking

@_orchid_ We didn't test progesterone again and probably won't unless my betas are concerning.
@inthewoods23 This is the soonest I've ever shown symptoms. Not everyone shows symptoms and symptoms can come and go, like you said. I know not worrying is easier said than done.

legallykate

@ashaislurking OMG yay hi welcome friend!!! 90 is an amazing beta for 11dpo! FX for both of our second betas on Monday!

legallykate

@_orchid_ I swear I posted a welcome to you last night when scrolling in bed, either my phone lost it or I am losing it with preg brain, or both! I love our June 2021 TTGP grad group so much!!!

_orchid_

Went this morning for a second beta and just got the call back- jumped from 18 to 72 in 48 hours! Feeling a bit of relief as last night I had a very TW-worthy PGAL dream (no details needed) and woke up convinced it was over. Going back again Tuesday for another round. 

mindyb2019

@_orchid_ yay!! Thats great news. Thats a great number  

ashaislurking

@_orchid_ That's an awesome rise for your betas!!

halfanewt

Hi folks, okay if I jump in here, too? I was active on TTGP in 2017 prior to DS, then semi-active again in July-Sept of this year. So so excited to see you all over here! 

How far along are you? 7+2 

Upcoming Appointments?
Need to schedule - just graduated from the RE on Friday  

Cravings/Symptoms? Crazing cheezeits, tea, and lemonade. Super nauseous if I don’t eat regularly. Early morning is tough!

How are you doing? Rants/Raves/Randoms?
DS is teething hard - 2 year molars are the worst! Hard to be 100% sympathetic when you’re also nauseous. 

Questions? Not right now

_orchid_

Thinking of you this morning @inthewoods23!! Hoping for good news!!

mindyb2019

@inthewoods23 thinking of you today friend. Hope your u/s goes well and all looks good. ❤

legallykate

Welcome @halfanewt! FX for you today @inthewoods23!

DoubleUp8

@inthewoods23 hope everything goes well with your u/s and you get to simply enjoy seeing that little one!

ashaislurking

@inthewoods23 ALL the good vibes for you this morning!

asf0613

lurking
@inthewoods23 crossing everything for you and thinking of you today!!

ramzlau

@inthewoods23 Checking in here to check on you! 

inthewoods23

I'm in the waiting room trying not to freak out right now 😫 pretty sure my heart is beat a mile a minute

_orchid_

@inthewoods23 sending you so many good vibes !!! ♥️♥️♥️♥️ Breathe! Breathe!!

artsiefartsie

@inthewoods23 So many good vibes!! ❤❤❤