~~~May PGAL check in~~~

Gregermis · March 2013

No list today as I forgot to post this from home! Oops, sorry!!

This is a check-in for anyone pregnant after a loss. Being pregnant after a loss comes with a lot of emotions and, while we're thrilled to be here, it's scary as well. Hopefully we can use this check-in to find support and friendship in other women going through a similar experience.

I'll post the check-in every Monday.

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Any updates or appointments coming up that you'd like to share?

Special shout out to Nola for passing her 3hr GTT and not having an extra restriction to worry about

QOTW: IT'S MARCH!!! This means that we are about two months from meeting our LOs!!! So it's time to start thinking about labor buddies. There are traditions, but no hard or fast rules on this. So QOTW is how would you like to go about selecting labor buddies?!?!?!

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Also, please feel free to add any suggestions or comments to the check-in so we can make it as useful and helpful as possible.

I hope you all have a great day!!!

Gregermis · March 2013

Nothing much to report on the pg. I passed my 1 hr, and I'm into appts every two weeks now.

I'll admit Petra and I have been talking about being labor buddies for awhile... so I call Petra! Big Smile

I'm thinking if you know someone in particular a little better maybe you two would like to be paired. I'm happy to match everyone else, or not.... no rules!!!!

Also, in terms of responsibilities... sesms like labor buddies keep us updated so the mommy in labor can just update one person.

pnutg · March 2013

I passed my 1 hr GTT and my next appt is this Friday. I love going every 2 weeks! I feel like my baby isn't moving as much as he was but I guess it could be his position.

As far as labor buddies, I would happily be paired with any one of the May mamas. Just let me know!

eroplane · March 2013

Hello! I have been MIA lately but thinking about everyone!!
Any updates or appointments coming up that you'd like to share?I will be 30 weeks this week and see my OB Wednesday. I've been pulled from work and my new goal is 32 weeks. Irritable uterus vs PTL. QOTW: IT'S MARCH!!! This means that we are about two months from meeting our LOs!!! So it's time to start thinking about labor buddies. There are traditions, but no hard or fast rules on this. So QOTW is how would you like to go about selecting labor buddies?!?!?!No preference!!

c-elizabethf · March 2013

Any updates or appointments coming up that you'd like to share?

I believe I passed my one hour...it's the no news is good news and it's been a week and a half. But my next appointment isn't until march 25th and than I'll be going every two weeks (:

How does the whole labor buddies thing work? Sorry I sound like a newb lol.

cdnbird11 · March 2013

I have nothing to report on at the moment. Things are moving along, and I'm still bored out of my tree at home!

I'm not sure how labor buddies have been chosen in the past, so anyway is good for me. I'm also good to be paired with anyone, I haven't really gotten to know anyone all that well here.

HimandMeplus3 · March 2013

No big updates until later this week. I have my 1 hour glucose test and a regular OB appt on Thurs, and a followup with my cardiologist on Fri. We'll hopefully be able to avoid any new medication, but what ever will keep baby and mommy safe is what we will take.

I'll def take a labor buddy! Anyone is fine w me!

BekW2009 · March 2013

Hi ladies! I had an MFM appointment last Wednesday and everything looked good! Baby is BIG. The baby was transverse so it looked like progress was being made to get into the right position... well I had an OB visit with an ultrasound today and the baby flipped back to breech. My OB scheduled an ultrasound in two weeks to check the position again, he said baby can still turn but the window is closing in! He said we won't discuss our "options" until we get closer to 36 weeks. So I will begin turning exercises today! And saying lots of prayers between now and then.

Oh and I had some serious pressure last night, he said to watch it because the last thing we need is my cervix to be 8cm dilated with a breech baby! Sorry, no fun news to report sadly this week, but none of it is horrible! Baby is healthy and I'm still here so that is always excellent news.

As far as labor bubbies, maybe for those who don't really have a preference or know a lot of people well, someone can throw everyone's name into a hat and pair them off? That way we can get to know someone. I know doing this early can always run the risk of getting someone who isn't to active, but this close I think we are all safe!

JenJen2209 · March 2013

Hello all!

Had an OB appointment today and all is well. Baby is breech but since Im only 27wks 3days, we arent too worried about it...yet, lol. My placenta has moved up (yay!) and the baby is measuring at 28wks 6 days so hes doing well in there, lol. My blood pressure was a bit elevated the first time they took it so they took it again at the end of the appointment and it was more normal (still higher than my normal, but not bad). My doctor took some blood and wants to see me back in a week to take my pressure again just to be sure I dont have pre-eclampsia. She didnt seem too concerned so Im not too concerned, but Im glad she is being thorough.

I dont have a preference for a labor buddy. Im kinda new so I dont know anyone real well, but trying hoping to!

HoolahZinger · March 2013

I still can't believe how close we are in the whole scheme of things! I'm waiting to hear back the results of my 3GTT...and trying to remain calm even though I'm worried. It's frustrating that family and friends think that issues with GD only connect with those who are overweight so they don't understand why I am nervous about it all. Other than that, things are good and I don't have another checkup until next month.

I'm easy going with any labor buddy as well. It sounds like many of us are so I ditto possibly picking names out of a hat. Although, it makes sense to put our EDD into consideration. With DD, we were paired with others who were about two weeks apart to lower the chance of going into labor too close to each other and defeating the purpose of a LB update on TB. Still, I'm flexible with the LB process with whatever is decided. I'm so excited we are this close to be able to discuss the issue!

KLJ3 · March 2013

Yikes - how did I get into the single digit weeks already???? It still seems so far away!

Nothing new to report. I had a dream the other night that my water broke and I contracted fleas simultaneously.

Labor buddies sound fun, although I'm not entirely sure what the purpose is...what's the difference between updating one person and writing one post? Or is it geared toward people who post on multiple boards? Regardless, I'm down for whatever folks decide to do!

I hope everyone has a great week and that all the LOs keep cooking!

WAis4Ris · March 2013

Hey everyone! Sorry I somehow missed this last week!

I assume I passed my 1ht GT, because it's been a week, and I havent heard anything. If i had failed, I assume someone would have contacted me by now. :-)

I have started on every 2 week appointments, and my next one is next week. I'm pretty psyched to see my actual doctor again- she's been on maternity leave since January.

I would love to have a labor buddy, but like others have said, I don't know anyone outside of the bump. I'd be happy to be paired with anyone though! I thought the suggestion of picking out of a hat was good.

Hope all is well with you all! I'm really enjoying feeling baby boy kicking up a storm. Although, I have to say, it's way more fun during the day than it is at 4am. ;-)

Gregermis · March 2013

Sounds like I'll assign based on due dates then...

As far as what they are for, mostly just for updating the group when you go into labor. Petra and I have exchanged cell numbers after meeting IRL, so I would txt her and she would post.

If you won't want you LB to post, could just be someone maybe you have a couple of PM conversations with and you feel more connected to another May mommie. It's up to you... I can a labor buddy list and a flying solo list if you dont' want a buddy.

I'll post as much next week.

MauLoaM0M · March 2013

Any updates or appointments coming up that you'd like to share?

My next OB appointment is Wednesday. Nothing much new here except for swelling & weight gain :P

QOTW: IT'S MARCH!!! This means that we are about two months from meeting our LOs!!! So it's time to start thinking about labor buddies. There are traditions, but no hard or fast rules on this. So QOTW is how would you like to go about selecting labor buddies?!?!?!

I also agree that other than taking EDD into account, I'm fine with pairing up with any May Momma since I don't know anyone IRL.

bananers · March 2013

I can't believe we're two months away! I am two months from tomorrow, to be precise. WOW!

Update: I had a lot of BH yesterday which worried me some. I know BH are normal right now, and I know that 4 or more an hour is cause for concern, but I was having 2 per hour for almost the whole day yesterday -- as opposed to my usual one or two per day. So the increase was definitely enough to get me feeling a little concerned. I tried to stay well hydrated in hopes that would help. Today I'm feeling fine and haven't felt a single BH yet. Next appointment is March 14 and then I start going every 2 weeks!

QOTW: Like others, I'm fine being paired with anyone, but agree that having someone not close to your due date is probably smart.

April! · March 2013

I can't believe we're getting so close! But also, looking at how big my bump is, I can't believe I'm going to be growing for another 2 1/2 months. Eep.

I had my GTT on Friday. I hope it was good! I'm starting on biweekly appointments now too, and our childbirth class starts on Wednesday.

I have been having a bit of a tough time lately because next Sunday is the first anniversary of my loss. Well, March 10 was the day my pregnancy finally completely ended, though I found out it wasn't viable almost four weeks before that. It has been more difficult than I was expecting. I'm so, so happy to be feeling this baby moving inside me, but I still miss what might have been.

AudUy · March 2013

I had my WinRho (or RhoGam) shot last Friday. I don't have another appointment scheduled until the 21st. I was hoping I would see the doctor every 2 weeks by now but I suppose we'll make that switch after the 21st. My OB has a handheld u/s and it was actually great to see the baby at the last appointment (I have had high anxiety about every u/s until the most recent one).

As for labor buddies, I think I have to bow out. I don't have a cell phone so it would cause me some stress to try and stay in contact with my buddy and it would make it difficult for my buddy to be in contact with me. I do look forward to reading all of the updates and I will post my own update once I am home from the hospital.

nykkybaby · March 2013

OMG we are so close. I truly started having my first anxiety attacks thinking about it really happening... this BIRTH thing!

As for me, I failed my three hour so adding four more self sticks a day to my regimen.

I'd love a labor buddy too so however this thing works I'm down.

Take care ladies!!

tuffytiff · March 2013

Any updates or appointments coming up that you'd like to share? I passed my GTT...whew so glad I don't have to worry about that. I am borderline anemic so I started on an Iron supplement...other than that all is going good! Next appt in a week!

QOTW: IT'S MARCH!!! This means that we are about two months from meeting our LOs!!! So it's time to start thinking about labor buddies. There are traditions, but no hard or fast rules on this. So QOTW is how would you like to go about selecting labor buddies?!?!?!

I'm game for a labor buddy!

c-elizabethf · March 2013

I also don't have a cell phone. I'm always on my iPad using email and Etc. I

krwact · March 2013

I've been MIA for a few days and I've really missed all you guys! Nola, so happy to hear you passed the GTT. Must be such a relief!

Any updates or appointments coming up that you'd like to share? I have an appointment coming up on Monday. Last visit was for the Rhogam shot a week and a half ago.

QOTW: IT'S MARCH!!! This means that we are about two months from meeting our LOs!!! So it's time to start thinking about labor buddies. There are traditions, but no hard or fast rules on this. So QOTW is how would you like to go about selecting labor buddies?!?!?!

First of all, TWO MONTHS!! Holy crapballs. I'm going into panic mode for reals. I'm absolutely down for a labor buddy and agree with the consensus about EDD. Rachel Goldstein and I text a lot but I didn't see her post on this thread so I'm not sure she wants me to act or answer on her behalf here.

Hope everyone's having a great week!

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