June Mommas PGAL Check-in

kimmyberly26 · October 2013

This is the weekly June '14 PgAL check-in. This is a place for anyone due June 2014 that has suffered a previous pregnancy loss. PgAL is an exciting but scary place so please feel free to share your thoughts, concerns, milestones and vents. Mostly, this check-in is to remind all of us that we are not alone in the journey and to offer support along the way. Check-in is every Saturday. (Let me know if this is an absolutely horrible day)

New ladies - Please introduce your self and let me know your EDD so I can start tallying them up.
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EDD Update @+yuMMMy+ June 7th How was the movie? I loved what your DH said to you. So sweet.

@amoot890 June 4th I'm so sorry your feeling so down. Your candle scent sounds amazing. DH's mom also owns a small candle company. @ASHandANDY2025 June 14th You have come to the right place for support with this check-in. Also try the PGAL (Pregnant After a Loss) group. They are an awesome group of ladies. Havings symptoms helps me stay positive. How have you been feeling this week? @BeesTimesThree June 7th Why do we have to have bad dreams that just increase our anxiety? How did your first appt go? @BellanieNJ June 11th How is the fatigue? Are you getting anxious for your first appt? @BruiserB June 3rd Yeah for a great ultrasound. When do you go back again? @Carriebear22 June 19th You have awhile until your first appt. What are you doing to pass the time quickly? @chrystalgriffith June 6th How did the confirmation test go? @chusum June 7th From your siggy, it looks like they moved your EDD to 06/14/14 @dragonfly711 June 19th How were your blood draws last week? @ginabina11 June 19th How did your second beta go? Any symptoms start yet? @hjl050308 ??? How did your first appt go? How have your emotions been this past week? @katiebartton May 30th How did not taking the Zofran go last week? @kdemun June 12th I also didn't have many symptoms with DD. Have you found any relief for the dry lips? That drives me nuts. @Kinipela7 May 20th You're more than welcome to stay. I'll probably start visiting May real soon too since DD came 3weeks early. Congrats on passing your loss milestone. How are you passing the time until your next appt? @kmolsonmay5 June 2nd I'm sorry that some of your symptoms have gone away? How are you feeling this week? I bet your anxious for your first appt. @Lauralyn2012 June 10th Did you get a date for your first ultrasound? @Livsweetmama June 10th Are you getting anxious for your first appt? How are the symptoms this week? @lsuhoneybadger June 7th Are you getting anxious for your appt Monday? I love gingerbread too. Maybe I'll make some cookies this weekend. Yum! @meladoriestar June 3rd I'm wishing you the best for your appt on Tuesday. How have your symptoms been this past week? @MollySm June 20th FX for your upcoming appt. I know how you feel about your December baby, especially since our EDDs are coming up so fast. Hugs! @MrsBHM June 8th How did your appt yesterday go? @mrsgerman June 7th Are you getting anxious for your first appt? Hopefully they can give you a positive outlook about handling your pregnancy this time. @Preggochic86 June 5th Did you get the courage to make your first appt? @ricecakes1216 June 10th FX for your upcoming appt. I also think of all the symptoms as a good sign. @RoccoStar June 9th How did your appt go yesterday? I'm a numbers person too and have never thought to think of this pregnancy statistically. @samm1983 June 5th How did your appt go yesterday? Symptoms can be a good sign, just remember that every pregnancy is different so this could be perfectly normal. @SarainColorado2013 June 11th Did you get an appt before you fly out? You're almost to your milestone. How are you feeling? What are you knitting? @StinaLeigh June 5th I'm so sorry that you are feeling so much anxiety. It is hard to imagine bringing our babies home with our pasts. How did your first appt go? @TheMrsMurillo June 7th How did your appt go? Have you gotten any relief from the nauseous? @xnbride ??? Do you have a date yet for your first appt? Looking at your chart, it looks like FF is right based on your temp rises after your O.

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@kimmyberly26 - EDD June 5th

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How are you feeling physically/emotionally?

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

Any PgAL crazy you want to add?

I hope everyone has a great week!

PS - I'm going camping next weekend. Anyone willing to take over the check-in next week?

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QOTW - What is your favorite Halloween movie? GIFS are encouraged to get everyone in the spirit.

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kimmyberly26 · October 2013

Sorry about the bad format ladies. I'm still getting the hang of this.

How are you feeling physically/emotionally? I'm feeling a little worse this week but nothing major. I'm mainly dizzy and tired most of the time.

Any updates or appointments coming up you'd like to share? We go back in this Thursday morning for my new OB appt and another ultrasound.

Any PgAL crazy you want to add? - We are leaving to go camping on Thursday afternoon after my ultrasound. The last two times I was pregnant, we always got our bad news the day before or the day before our vacation so I'm a little freaked out. DH will be able to be with my this time so that will help. I nearly had a panic attack while on the table for my 6 week ultrasound.

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QOTW - What is your favorite Halloween movie? GIFS are encouraged to get everyone in the spirit.

Definately the Halloween series. DH and I stayed up to watch one last night that I had DVRed. Then I made DH check the closets and under the bed before I went to bed.

halloween (485) Animated Gif on Giphy

ashtonblair123 · October 2013

Hey, I'm joining this checkin. EDD June 24 How are you feeling physically/emotionally? I am feeling tired and nauseous but not terribly so. Any updates or appointments coming up you'd like to share? I don't have an appointment until Nov 27th which is wayyyy to far. I am going to ask for betas though because I need some reassurance. Any PgAL crazy you want to add? Every time I go pee and I wipe I am repeating in my head over and over "please no blood, please no Blood" and then checking to toilet paper. PS - I'm going camping next weekend. Anyone willing to take over the check-in next week? I can, my formatting is off because I am on my iPad but I can use my home computer. QOTW: what is your favorite Halloween movie? Hocus Pocus. Best Halloween. movie. ever.

lsuhoneybadger · October 2013

Thanks again for running this @kimmyberly26!! Good luck at your appt on Thursday!

Morning (or really all day) sickness started this Monday. I never realized how sucky it was until I'm having to deal with it! Lol. But I haven't had it with any of my other pregnancies so I'm gladly taking it as a good sign!

First appt is Monday! I'm wavering between excitement that I may be able to see the baby for the first time and fear that it will be like all of my other u/s (confirming losses).

Qotw: I don't do scary movies so I can't think of any.

divinemsbee · October 2013

Since I'm awake. Hi, I'm new here, I'm due June 21st. I've had one loss in mid June of this year. I started spotting at 5w2d and miscarried right before 6 weeks. I never saw a heartbeat, so I guess it would more be classified as a CP.

How are you feeling physically/emotionally? Physically not too different. A little bloated and instead of constipation I'm having the worst diarrhea. It's causing some cramping, which kind of sucks. I'm having some uterine cramps, but not bad ones. Emotionally I'm excited but nothing really feels real yet.

Any updates or appointments coming up you'd like to share? I've actually been kind of dragging my feet about calling and setting up an appointment. I meant to call yesterday, but I will call Monday. Part of it is that we're going out of town between weeks 8 and 9. We're going to see family, so I'd really love to hear a heartbeat before then.

Any PgAL crazy you want to add? I'm still checking every time I pee for spotting to start on the toilet paper. It's kind of nuts. Or expecting to wake up bleeding. I feel like next Saturday I'll officially be past the 6 week mark where I was last time and things will feel a bit more real.

QOTW: I'm not sure. I'm so not into really scary movies anymore, I used to be able to take them, but I just can't. I do love things like Hocus Pocus and Addam's Family. I am watching AHS:Coven right now and it's rocking my world.

samm1983 · October 2013

How are you feeling physically/emotionally? A little nauseous and tired, but otherwise physically ok. My nausea lessened a little this week and while I'm not comforted by having nausea, I was definitely worried about having less nausea than I was the week before. I have A LOT of anxiety. :-(

Any updates or appointments coming up you'd like to share? I had u/s #2 yesterday and baby still had a hb (150bpm). Yay! They also pointed out a SCH that I didn't know was there. I've had them in other pregnancies, but don't think they caused my m/cs. Just something else to worry about. This next week is the big anxiety filled/danger zone week. Most of my mm/c stopped developing in the 8th week. I am hoping and praying that we will get to see this baby's strong heartbeat again next Thursday at our u/s.

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QOTW - What is your favorite Halloween movie? I'm thinking the Scream movies from the 90s. They were so awesome when they came out. Watched one not that long ago though and realized how corny they are. :-)

samm1983 · October 2013

@kimmyberly26 - Good luck at your appt. next Thursday!

lest12 · October 2013

Hi, I'm also new

June 24th... missing me 5w1d

How are you feeling physically/emotionally? Physically - not too bad! A lot of cramping, nausea, heartburn.... Emotionally - Ok. Everytime I let myself get excited, I then remind myself of the worst and get sad again. Also, if I don't have symptoms for like, 10 minutes, I'm convinced the baby has stopped growing, even though I know that isn't how it works.

Any updates or appointments coming up you'd like to share? I had my second beta this morning, it is growing *breathe sigh of relief*. I have a full blood check next Thursday, then we will schedule an ultrasound. I think after I hear a heart beat, I'll feel better.

Any PgAL crazy you want to add? Oh... I guess, see above

QOTW - The Rocky Horror Picture Show! I'm not sure if that is technically a Halloween movie, but that is when we always watched it, so, it is to me.

@kimmyberly26 - I can do next week, unless someone else really wants to!

katiebartton · October 2013

How are you feeling physically/emotionally? Pretty sure I'm hitting the peak of nauseous misery. I'm taking my 4mg of zofran everyday and once it wears off I'm living in the bathroom or trash can getting sick. No fun for sure.

Any updates or appointments coming up you'd like to share? My next appointment is Oct 29th and hopefully little LO will start looking more like a baby than a blob at this appointment, I'll be almost 10w

Any PgAL crazy you want to add? I'm still spotting light brown everyday for about 2 weeks now. It's upsetting every time I go to the bathroom. I also feel really selfish for whining about how miserable I feel to my husband and mom. It makes me feel unappreciative for this opportunity. It's just hard because I really do feel physically miserable.

QOTW - What is your favorite Halloween movie? GIFS are encouraged to get everyone in the spirit.
I'm mobile so you will have to just get a pic, it's not so much my favorite movie but that scared me the most as the kid. It even got me the nickname at home "Katie Krueger"

KingLED · October 2013

Hi ladies. First time posting in this check-in. EDD 06/11. This is pregnancy #7 and hopefully finally the one I'll get to take home. My h and I have been TTC for a little over 4 years now.

How are you feeling physically/emotionally? Physically I feel awful. Emotionally I'm trying really hard to stay positive and just enjoy being pregnant for however long I can. I started spotting a couple days ago, but nothing too scary. But then last night and this morning I started cramping. So I don't know. I've had the same thing with a couple of my other pregnancies and those didn't end until a few weeks later. So I'm staying hopeful that it's just normal cramping and such.

Any updates or appointments coming up you'd like to share? I pushed back my next u/s so I don't go back until 11/07. I know it's better for me in the long run, but right now I'm kind of kicking myself. They wanted me to come back Tuesday, but I just can't handle that. I'll only be 6.6 Tuesday vs. 9.1 on the 7th. So I know it'll be worth it because 4 of my 6 losses were at 8-11 wks. So hopefully by putting my next u/s right in the middle it'll help either reassure me, or give me a heads up.

Any PgAL crazy you want to add? Not really.

QOTW: I hate scary movies of any kind. Creepy is way worse than jumpy-scary, but I refuse to watch either. I get freaked out and scared way too easily to ever voluntarily watch a scary movie.

Pintobean39 · October 2013

I'm new I haven't even really joined the board yet I'm still scared. My due date is June, 27.

How are you feeling physically/emotionally? Physically I'm awesome, no symptoms really. I do pee more and have trouble sleeping.(prob nerves). Emotionally I'm a wreck!

Any updates or appointments coming up you'd like to share?
I have my first appt tues. I'm sure they going just check betas so hopefully Friday I will know something.

Any PgAL crazy you want to add?
I'm just freaking. I've had 2 MMC and 1 CP. The Cp I had literally 4 weeks ago. I started spotting this time at 5dpo and when I got the positive I freaked out. I started taking progesterone 2 days ago and as of now no spotting, trust me I check every time I go to the bathroom.

I don't watch scary movies.

Kinipela7 · October 2013

How are you feeling physically/emotionally? I feel great during the day normally and then get nauseous and extremely bloated at night after dinner. It's the only thing that makes me think I'm still pregnant though so I will take it.

Any updates or appointments coming up you'd like to share? My next appointment is November 7th and by then I should be 12 weeks. After that appointment I feel like I will start to get really excited.

Any PgAL crazy you want to add? Nothing terrible just having occasional doubts about if I'm going to make it out of the 1st tri.

QOTW - What is your favorite Halloween movie? GIFS are encouraged to get everyone in the spirit.
The Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown

my lips touched dog lips gif Lucy Snoopy bobbing for apples Halloween Peanuts Its the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown Imgur

dragonfly711 · October 2013

Hello!!!

How are you feeling physically/emotionally?
Feeling tired all the time. Seems to be earlier than last night I was pregnant.
Emotionally I am doing good. Always a little nervous due to my loss but not too bad. Think it will get worse around 10-11 weeks when I had issues last time.
I too keep checking the TP when I go. Always afraid I am going to see spottig or something.
The bloat. OmG I'm a bit chunky in the middle so the bloat makes it worse.
Other than that not bad.

Any updates or appointments coming up you'd like to share?
My progesterone and HCT levels are good. Last one was Wed. I am waiting for the nurse to call me back to let me know when for my first US and when to check levels again. Probably will not get a call til Monday.

Any PgAL crazy you want to add?

I don't watch scary movies but love watching Halloween cartoons!!!

hjl050308 · October 2013

How are you feeling physically/emotionally? Physically I am pretty exhausted and just kind of feel blah (if that makes sense). Emotionally, I've had a really tough week. Between the spotting episode last week and finding out my aunt has cancer and my dad getting admitted to the hospital yesterday, I've been a mess.

Any updates or appointments coming up you'd like to share? I just had a great ultrasound and first OB appointment this past Tuesday so there's nothng coming up for another 4 weeks. I am going to get another ultrasound before my next appointment at 10 weeks. I also just scheduled my Harmony test and ultrasound (I'm AMA and high risk) for the monday before Thanksgiving.

Any PgAL crazy you want to add? Someone mentioned it earlier but each time I go to the bathroom I reapeat, "please don't let there be blood" until I wipe and then when I see it's okay, I thank God. Also, with an increase of discharge the past few days, I keep running to the bathroom to make sure it's not blood.

What is your favorite Halloween movie? GIFS are encouraged to get everyone in the spirit: When I was younger, I loved Halloween movies; as I got older, not so much. I'd have to say my favorite though is the first Halloween. OMG, scary shit. P.S. Sorry no GIFs, I'm still reviewing the tutorial to see if i can finally "get it"

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ashtonblair123 · October 2013

I love scary movies! I can't believe so many people don't like them!

BellanieNJ · October 2013

Hi @kimmyberly26! Have fun camping next weekend!

EDD Update: DH and I are counting down to our first appt on Oct 28th. Can't wait to see how our lil bean is doing.

How are you feeling physically/emotionally? I'm doing ok. So far just some fatigue and a hint of nausea, but only when I smell certain things (the deli counter at the supermarket is a definite no-no for now!) DH has done a great job of keeping me relaxed so I'm in a good place emotionally.

Any updates or appointments coming up you'd like to share? Just the 28th. We'll schedule the 12wk u/s at that appt.

Any PgAL crazy you want to add? Alittle here and there. Every time I feel myself getting caught in the crazy, DH is there to talk me down, so it's all good.

QOTW: I grew up in the 80s and still absolutely love Poltergeist. LOL

katiebartton · October 2013

meladoriestar said:
How are you feeling physically/emotionally? Physically - ok. Still not many symptoms. Mildly sore nipples. I've been getting very angry and crying a lot. My nausea has been gone most of the week but came back just for a bit yesterday. Emotionally, I'm a total wreck.
Any updates or appointments coming up you'd like to share? So close.... ultrasound is Tuesday. Hopefully it ends limbo (in a good way!).
Any PgAL crazy you want to add? My PgAL is in full swing. Both previous times, I had an ultrasound around 6w1-2d, then an ultrasound at 8w1-2d that showed baby had died sometime around 6w4d. This time I had my ultrasound at 6w3d. So now, at 7w4d, I just have this feeling that based on history, this one must surely have died by now. And I can't stand it. I can't stand knowing if he's in there doing ok or not. Last time, my nausea and sore boobs had gone away entirely by this point, so I keep telling myself it's good that I'm still having mild symptoms. But then I think that it might just be the progesterone. Ugh. Anyway, I'm in 100% crazy mode and I keep breaking down into tears (so much for trying to stay detached) and I honestly just feel so doomed. Ok, sorry for the long rant. Only 3.5 days left! (U/s is 1:40 EST on Tuesday).
Anyone willing to take over the check-in next week? If I'm still here, I can do it. But obviously I'm not so sure I'll be here, so if anyone else volunteers, that would be a better bet. ETA: Nevermind, just saw that @ashtonblair123 volunteered!
QOTW - What is your favorite Halloween movie? GIFS are encouraged to get everyone in the spirit. Army of Darkness (I don't do horror movies. At all. I'm a super major wimp).

(((Hugs)))

Laurelyn2012 · October 2013

How are you feeling physically/emotionally? I still don't have very many symptoms. My boobs are sore and I'm still exhausted in the evenings. It just freaks me out since last time I had no symptoms and I thought I was just one of the lucky ones not realizing that the baby stopped growing somewhere between 5-6weeks. Any updates or appointments coming up you'd like to share? I could have went for an u/s on Thursday but I decided to reschedule it. I just don't think I'm as far as long as they think and didn't want to stress myself if I didn't hear a heartbeat or if the sack was still empty. I didn't realize when I did that though that they would bump be back 4 weeks so now I don't go until Nov 12 when I should be around 10 weeks. It is gonna be a long 3 weeks until then.
Any PgAL crazy you want to add? I just want ms and I know I may be jinxing myself but I would feel so much better about all of this and yes I know symptoms mean nothing. QOTW - What is your favorite Halloween movie? I hate scary movies but we do watch the Simpson's tree house of horror every year.

ricecakes1216 · October 2013

My cramps have gone away. Now my legs are incredibly restless and itchy. It's the worst. I can't sleep so I'm really grouchy. Poor H gets my rath. He was so sweet when he got up for work.

My first appointment is on Wednesday and I'm super nervous. Can't wait to see the little nugget.

QOTW

Hocus Pocus. It reminds me of my childhood and I'm not a big fan of scary movies.

xnbride · October 2013

Hi ladies. I am excited to still be here. As of now my EDD is June 22, 2014.

How are you feeling physically/emotionally? I am mostly tired and a bit nauseous. I have tons of food aversions. Nothing sounds good right now and I don't want to eat but if I don't eat then I feel nauseous and get bad heartburn.

Any updates or appointments coming up you'd like to share? No, I haven't even called the doctor yet. I am still waiting to make sure I need to. It is awful to have to cancel an appt or get an appt reminder for a lost pregnancy.

Any PgAL crazy you want to add? I have been kind of a crappy mom and wife lately. I am afraid to go anywhere or do anything. I always forget how torturous the first trimester can be because my anxiety levels are through the roof.

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QOTW - What is your favorite Halloween movie? GIFS are encouraged to get everyone in the spirit. I love Hocus Pocus and the Earnest Halloween movie with the trolls.

Swiftymomof3 · October 2013

Hi! I've had 3 losses. The last one was in May. We saw the Heartbeat at the 7w ultrasound but shortly after the heart stopped beating. (There is a lot ore to this story!) long story short we have 3 kiddos ages 11,8,7. I've had a history of low progesterone but this time all has been ok. I'm on a low dose of 100 mg. I haven't had bloodwork in a couple weeks but I have to on Monday just to see how it is. We saw the heartbeat thirsday and baby was measuring almost a week ahead. 137 was the heartbeat. It's exciting but also can't shake the whole "saw it last time and thought it was ok". So that is where we are currently!

StinaLeigh · October 2013

How are you feeling physically/emotionally? Physically, I'm a little sicker this week. Still not terrible but not great either. And I'm so tired and SO hungry! Emotionally I'm a little better. My appointment went great. Measured on track exactly 6w6d hb 147 and there was JUST ONE! With my loss I had naturally conceived twins. I really think that was too much for my body and obviously I'm aware of the risks so I was really praying for just one this time.

Any updates or appointments coming up you'd like to share? Next appointment will be a week from Monday. I'll be 8w4d. I'm hoping they will try to find to hb with the doppler or wheel in the portable. Last week's u/s really did put me at ease, but I'm already feeling the doubt and fear creep back in.

Any PgAL crazy you want to add? I'm actually less anxious this week and realized yesterday that I hadn't checked for blood in the undies a while. So it's just a day at a time I guess and I'm thankful to be a tad less worried this week!

Halloween Movie:
Not a scary movie fan either. Charlie Brown & The Great Pumpkin for me!

WoodsSeltzer09 · October 2013

How are you feeling physically/emotionally? Physically, I've ben feeling sick but I have not physically gotten ill thank goodness. Pretty much I just feel hung over but I will take it. Emotionally I am all over the place- some hours I'm really excited others i'm scared beyond belief, then others i'm just sad over the loss -seems like a bad dream.

Any updates or appointments coming up you'd like to share? received a call on Thursday and the dr say my HcG's look great over 5,000. Because its so high I don't need more blood work this coming week. I will have my U/S and first appointment on 10/31 I can't wait.

Any PgAL crazy you want to add? I get freaked out every time I have to go to the bathroom scared that I have started bleeding

Halloween Movie: i'm not big scary movie fan but I love spookily

kmolsonmay5 · October 2013

How are you feeling physically/emotionally?

Physically -- Nausea has been full force again all week. Luckily no puking I just feel like I could at any point. The thought of chicken is absolutely revolting! My nipples have been painful the last week, I was wondering if /when that would kick in. I just starting having a lot more cramping and of course I am majorly freaking out about it.

A good physical effect is that my face clears up. I usually have a little bit of acne, but with pregnancy my face is super clear and smooth....weird.

Emotionally, a wreck. My first US is on Wed. I think it is downright cruel to make someone who had a loss wait until over 8 weeks to come in! I was feeling pretty good about everything until this week. The cramping has caused my mind to wander onto bad thoughts.

Any updates or appointments coming up you'd like to share? 1st apt. on Wed. I'll be 8wk 2d (I think). It is going to be a long weekend, just trying to keep busy but it is hard with the cramping and nausea I am having.

kmolsonmay5 · October 2013

Sorry I posted to quick.

Halloween movies --Yeah I am a wimp and won't watch scary movies. Chucky scarred me for life.

bunnybun4 · October 2013

Hi ladies, I would love to join ya'll this week. I lost my first pregnancy at 19 weeks...my daughter had hydrocephalous...then I had a MMC with twins at 8 weeks in May. So glad to be joining y'all. due June 26th (for now!)

How are you feeling physically/emotionally? Physically I have been feeling fine...I just got my BFP this morning and have been convinced that AF was about to show up for several days now. I have terrible acne and also brown spotting and cramping which are freaking me out. Emotionally I am just freaked out...i think i am just feeling extremely cautious right now esp. with all of the spotting I have been having.

Any updates or appointments you'd like to share?calling my OB on Monday. I had previously decided no betas since both of my previous pregnancies the betas would've looked great, but now with the spotting I am starting to reconsider.

Any PGAL crazy you want to add? my head is 100% crazy right now...i am freaking out.

Halloween Movie?DH and I LOVE scary movies...kind of hard to pick a favorite. We have them all lined up on our Netflix.

ktwils2010 · October 2013

Hi all!

I'm sorry I missed this last weekend - thanks for running the check in @kimmyberly26!

This is my fourth pregnancy, I think I'm a little over 5 weeks. Feeling okay, but PGAL brain is driving me crazy! So hard to relax and stay calm. I'm really frustrated with my insurance. My hubby is a pilot in the air force so we have Tricare. It's great coverage but I have to get referrals for specialty care. I went as soon as I got my BFP to get in confirmed on base so the referral could be put in. I called this past week to check on it and it had been approved but the nurse put it in to the WRONG OB office. ARGH!!! So I called the insurance and asked them to please transfer the referral to my OB office, which they did but it'll take an additional 2-5 business days to process. Really hoping I'll be able to call and set up an appointment next week!

I'm in agreement with all the Hocus Pocus fans, it's the best!

Edit: EDD June 17 - I think!

amwangel · October 2013

I'm going to join cautiously. I *think* my EDD is June 20th, which means I'm 5w1d. I've had 2 losses this year, so I'm not sure I'll stick around. But I hope to!

How are you feeling physically/emotionally? Okay, physically. A few little symptoms, but nothing much. (I want to say "yet" but that assumes there WILL be a "yet." Sigh.)

Emotionally - hot mess.

Any updates or appointments coming up you'd like to share? I won't get my first appt with an ultrasound until November 5th or 12th - depends if there's a cancellation on November 5th. I'll either be 7.5 or 8.5 weeks. I so hope I make it.

Any PgAL crazy you want to add? Well, clearly it's in high gear. I'm having trouble sleeping because I imagine having another bad news ultrasound. I worry my symptoms are fading, then cheer if I feel nausea etc etc.

And Halloween movie? I can't handle scary! I loved them in HS - The Ring, all the Screams, etc etc. Now I'm happier with the Great Pumpkin.

Kinipela7 · October 2013

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KingLED · October 2013

So, I'm just going to freak out for a minute.

I just checked the mail and got my lab results from last week. I knew my betas went from 189 to 570, and that my progesterone was 13/14. My doctor put me on progesterone because he wanted it above15. Okay, great, whatever. I've been trying not to be worried about it because it is what it is. But this is pregnancy #7 and I've never had low progesterone, so I've never really looked in to it much. Anyways, I got my lab report and I was looking at it and my draw from 10/09 my progesterone was 14.85. My draw from 10/11 was down to 12.9 and now I'm kind of freaking out. My betas are good and I've been on progesterone pills since Monday, so hopefully my progesterone is up to a healthy level, but I don't know what to think.

I've had a gut feeling that this just wasn't going to happen and that just made it even worse. I did a quick google search to see if I could find anything about decreasing progesterone, but I didn't really find anything helpful. Anyone have any advice or knowledge/experience with this?

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KingLED · October 2013

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@ellyd14 -that's not a huge drop so try not to freak. Many doctors say anything over 10 is ok, plus you're on progesterone now. Fwiw, others have posted that progesterone levels vary based on time of day and if you've eaten. Can you remember if one blood draw was before a meal and one after a meal, or if the draws we're at different times of day?

They were both at 9:30a and I had a banana and glass of water before. I'm boring and have the same thing for breakfast every day. I know it's not a huge drop, and I've honestly never had it checked more than once within a couple weeks so I have nothing to base it on.

lest12 · October 2013

@ellyd14 - I read up on progesterone some andit looks like it's totally normal for it to fluctuate and you are still in a good range. And at the least, you're on supplements anyway. Hope you can put it out of your mind, at least until you talk to your dr.

MollySm · October 2013

@MollySm June 20th FX for your upcoming appt. I know how you feel about your December baby, especially since our EDDs are coming up so fast. Hugs!

(((Hugs))) right back at ya. I'm really hoping the u/s helps me move on a bit from that, but I still know that Christmas is going to be tough this year.

How are you feeling physically/emotionally? Physically - not much different than before I was pregnant. My boobs are sore, but that's pretty much it. Emotionally - pretty cut off from the whole pregnancy. I want to get to a point where I can start to feel excited, but I'm not there yet. I've got a ton of people visiting this week, so that's helping the days pass more quickly.

Any updates or appointments coming up you'd like to share? Friday afternoon u/s. I am so ready to just see what is going on in there! I am going to be a nervous wreck, but I am so ready for it to just get here!

Any PgAL crazy you want to add? Nothing in particular. I just feel really blah about it. I want to get this u/s done so at least I can say that I'm pregnant. Last time I had an empty sac, so I feel like I keep saying things like 'I'm pregnant. Well, maybe.' I know I can turn a test positive, but I don't feel like I am really pregnant until I know there's really a baby in there.

Anyone willing to take over the check-in next week? I would be happy to do it, but it looks like that's covered.

QOTW - What is your favorite Halloween movie? GIFS are encouraged to get everyone in the spirit. I don't really have one. I'm not a big scary movie fan.

ktwils2010 · October 2013

@MollySm - looks like we got our BFP on the same day! I hope you get wonderful news at your ultrasound!!
I'm still dealing with my insurance and haven't been able to set up my initial appointment and u/s yet, very annoying. Makes my PGAL brain go bonkers....

angelaclev · October 2013

I would like to join in. I am around 5-6 weeks due June 13 based on LMP.

Physically I am doing ok. I have been spotting (brown) with some slight cramps. I had betas done this week and Tuesdays were 248 and Thursdays were 588 so they more than doubled but I am still worried thanks to pgal brain. Keep me in your prayers.

Any PGAL crazy you want to add?
Well my first appointment isn't until November 17 and I am going CRAZY. I don't know if I can wait that long.

MollySm · October 2013

ktwils2010 said:

@MollySm - looks like we got our BFP on the same day! I hope you get wonderful news at your ultrasound!!
I'm still dealing with my insurance and haven't been able to set up my initial appointment and u/s yet, very annoying. Makes my PGAL brain go bonkers....

It was a good day :-) Sorry your insurance is being annoying!! Hopefuly you can figure it out soon.

MMAMama · October 2013

Hi I'm pretty sure I'm due in June I haven't had a confirmed edd yet because I got pregnant straight after my MC in August, I'm having an u/s tomorrow because iv had some spotting so I'm pretty scared incase it's my worst fears again :-S

kimmyberly26 · October 2013

Thanks @ashtonblair123 for taking over the checkin next week. I hope you find a way to pass the time before your first appt. It stinks that you have to wait that long.

@RN536 - I'm also on the synthroid generic with this pregnancy. I suffered two losses before knowing that I was hypo even though my last loss was due to Turners but my TSH was also 17 when they found it.

Sorry ladies the format was so horrible. It looked fine on my computer when I edited it.

I'll add everyone new to my list.

RN536 said:

Hi can I join you? I am due June 20th. Well that is my internet search for due date. I go to the doctor for the first time on Monday. I am a nervous wreck about this pregnancy. In the last year and a half I have had two missed miscarriages with D and Cs and one chemical pregnancy. I do have 2 kids conceived before all my losses so I know it is possible to hold a pregnancy to term but I am still nervous. I am 38 now and I also have had my thyroid removed in 2011 and am on synthroid. I worry that this is interfering with the ability to hold a pregnancy. I will be following with my endocrinologist closely. My last loss was trisomy 13 so I know that it was not my fault but its hard to not blame yourself. I know everyone here understands. This is our last shot, we said that whatever happens here will be it so please grow baby grow!! Physically I feel nauseous with a blah stomach and my boobs hurt a lot. PGAL crazy: all of the above LOL plus I am constantly expecting to see blood every time I go to the bathroom. I even went as far as wearing a pad yesterday during my acupuncture appointment. I have to stop. Maybe after my appointment monday I will be a little better. QOTW: I hate horror movies and can't even watch the commercials. Don't laugh but I like Charlie Browns Halloween special!!!! LOL

kimmyberly26 · October 2013

MMAMama said:

Hi I'm pretty sure I'm due in June I haven't had a confirmed edd yet because I got pregnant straight after my MC in August, I'm having an u/s tomorrow because iv had some spotting so I'm pretty scared incase it's my worst fears again :-S

Keep us updated. Fingers crossed

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