~~ PgAL Check-in ~~

ellajune2012 · October 2013

Good afternoonl! Sorry this is a little later than usual. I just got home.

This is the weekly March '14 PgAL check-in. This is a place for anyone due March 2014 that has suffered a previous pregnancy loss, whether it was a chemical pregnancy or stillbirth. 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 Friday.

Welcome to our new members! @IdyllicPursuit

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All PgAL ladies are welcome to join - if you're new please introduce yourself and tell us a little bit about you.

Current members (if I'm missing any info for you, please feel free to add it!)

@VineyardMel - March 1 (RCS: Feb 24) / team green -
@Missfunball / March 3 / Boy! - Your little feet game with Sharkie is so cute! How are your doing?
@amandaluff - March 5 / Girl!
@amymheidecker / March 6 / Girl! - Did you meet with the specialist this week?
@ellajune2012 - March 6 / team green -
@totalbabydoll4ever / March 6 /    - Congrats on the new job!! How did your last family doc appointment go?
@avigailandcharlie - March 7 / Boy! -
@ceh789 - March 7 / Girl!
@ufsandra85 - March 7 / Boy!  -
@aamygirl - March 8 / Girl! -
@PerkyErky - March 8 / Boy! - How's the cervix/cerclage doing?
@lvlichelle - March 8 / finding out  - How did the a/s go?
@ring_pop - March 10 / Boy! - Congrats on team blue! How'd your appointment go?
@futuremrsspriggs - March 12 / finding out - How did your a/s go? Are you still getting dizzy spells?
@LizzieG86 - March 12 / team green -
@TDeneeS - March 14 / team green - How did your a/s go?
@MadApple - March 16 / Girl! - So jealous that you're feeling movement. Good luck on your upcoming a/s!
@LaurenAsh23 - March 16 / finding out -
@TallAsh - March 17 / undecided
@bethRN1987 / March 17 /   - How did your a/s go?
@cawetting - March 18 / Boy! -
@PinupMomma08 / March 18 /
@jazzyexpo / March 18 / Boy! - Congrats on Team Blue! And yay for negative screening tests!
@Sarajoy317 / March 18 / Boy!
@MissyMonster / March 18 / Boy! - Congrats on team blue!! I hope your m/s is settling down a bit. Are you still on bedrest?
@angelsnight / March 22 / finding out  - Did you have your a/s? How'd it go?
@docamy / March 20 / finding out
@Vms126 / March 24 / team green
@WoodShopGirl / March 26 / - How did your appointment go?
@beachcomberbride / March 27 / Boy! - So jealous that you're feeling kicks!
@Super Chicken / March 27 / finding out - Still having wild dreams?
@knittinlins / March 27 / -
@FeinBride09 / March 28 / - Glad you had fun in FL! I'm with you on the "what do you want?" questions. Hope they've stopped asking.
@htn1763 / March 30 / finding out - How did your appointment yesterday go? Did you tell work today or are you waiting until next week?
@ErinE683 / March 30 / team green -
@SomersIsles / edd?
@IdyllicPursuit / edd / - Welcome! What's your edd? Did you find out whether you're having a boy or girl?

@LifeisaMiracle / edd / Girl! - Did you have the a/s this week?
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What's everyone's fruit (or other fun comparison) this week? (Try this one or this one)

How are you feeling physically/emotionally?

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

Any PgAL crazy you want to add?

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QOTW: It's almost Halloween! Do you decorate or dress up or do anything to celebrate?

TDeneeS · October 2013

What's everyone's fruit (or other fun comparison) this week?
A banana or a can of pop.

How are you feeling physically/emotionally?
Feeling great emotionally and physically. Just sore hips and back in the mornings.

Any updates or appointments coming up you'd like to share?
Had my A/S today! Everything looked perfect and measuring right on for 20 weeks!!

Any PgAL crazy you want to add? Loving that I'm feeling LO move more often.
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QOTW: It's almost Halloween! Do you decorate or dress up or do anything to celebrate?
We decorated with a fall wreath, hay bale and some pumpkins. Will put little Halloween houses with candles in the windows for trick or treat night.

Lollirot · October 2013

What's everyone's fruit (or other fun comparison) this week? 19 weeks. Mango

How are you feeling physically/emotionally? M/S is finally getting better! Still no energy, but I prefer no energy over M/S any day.

Any updates or appointments coming up you'd like to share? I have my high risk appointment on November 4th at 9:45am. Until I get the okay from that appointment, I have to stay on bed rest.

Any PgAL crazy you want to add? None this week!

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QOTW: It's almost Halloween! Do you decorate or dress up or do anything to celebrate?
I love decorating and still dress up. Like @MadApple I'll be wearing a hoodie that is very similar to the shirt she posted. And our town does Halloween earlier for the smaller kids as well. It's actually going on tomorrow and starting around 11am. It's nice because tomorrow is also DS's birthday!

He'll be 4! So, he's going to have a blast being able to go trick or treating and then have his birthday party right after.

ellajune2012 · October 2013

@MadApple that shirt is adorable! I'm carving a pumpkin this weekend too. I always have candy ready for trick-or-treaters, but we never get any, and the past two years Halloween has been interrupted by a freak snowstorm and then Hurricane Sandy, so I don't know what this year will bring. That really sucks about the headaches.

@TDeneeS woohoo for a great scan!

@MissyMonster that sucks about bed rest but at least your LO is nice and safe in there. Are you keeping busy with reading or tv or other things?

LiFeIsAmIrAcLe · October 2013

My fruit this week is banana

I'm feeling alright, a little bit anxious. Been having weird cramps off and on all day and its making me really nervous. :-S

Appointment is set for Monday for my A/S. I'm anxious about that as well. Never made it to one before, so I'm a little nervous about things that could go wrong.

I know....not doing myself any favors worrying about the unknown.

No crazies to add this week

Oh and my edd is March 10! Thanks for keeping that list so up to date!

Lollirot · October 2013

@ellajune2012 Yeah, DH is pretty strict and won't let me lift a finger, which has been driving me insane, but I'm hoping I get the ok after my appointment. I've been mostly reading and lurking TB boards.

lvlichelle · October 2013

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What's everyone's fruit (or other fun comparison) this week? Pomegranate (in a few hours)

How are you feeling physically/emotionally? Physically, I am hungry... Emotionally I am irritated cause DH is taking forever and all I want is to eat something, lol.

Any updates or appointments coming up you'd like to share? Next A/S scheduled for December 2nd (see below).

Any PgAL crazy you want to add?

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QOTW: It's almost Halloween! Do you decorate or dress up or do anything to celebrate? We don't celebrate Halloween.

How did the a/s go? A/S was scheduled for 10:15, they ask that we arrive 15 minutes early for the paperwork or whatever. Finally had my name called to go back at 10:45 (after the 45 minute wait). Side note, another lady walked in and she waved at the lady behind the glass.. she waited only 5 minutes before being called back!! Ticked me off a little. Anyways.. Finally got to the ultrasound part of the whole thing. The tech gave us the fastest u/s known to man. I refer to is as the "NASCAR pit stop version". We only got to see the baby's face for a few seconds before she started quickly getting the other measurements. She told us that she was really behind because none of the babies wanted to cooperate with her. Our LO apparently was breech the whole time so it was hard for her to get a straight on view of the gender. She guessed that the baby is a girl. She said by the long view she was convinced that LO is a girl. She even started calling her a her. DH is still not convinced that LO is a girl, until the next ultrasound on December 2nd. Apparently the tech was unable to get all the pictures she needed so we have to reschedule.The pictures that we walked away with are all a blur. All except for the foot shot. I was really happy for that picture because now I know LO has my feet. I have a little bit of a gap in between my big toe and the next toe over. DH doesn't have it at all. The tech said she is 90% sure LO is a girl.. so until December 2nd I am claiming Team Pink.

ellajune2012 · October 2013

@LiFeIsAmIrAcLe I get it, I was nervous before my a/s too. Just try to keep distracted and take deep breaths. I hope your cramping goes away. I had some and my ob said it's normal, but if you're really in pain you should give them a call.

@MissyMonster I'm sure my DH would be the same way in that situation. Hope you get the all clear soon!

ufsandra85 · October 2013

What's everyone's fruit (or other fun comparison) this week? (Try this one or this one) pomegranate?? pretty sure that is smaller than a banana. the other one says beer bottle. that is better

How are you feeling physically/emotionally? exhausted

Any updates or appointments coming up you'd like to share? i had my weekly appointment today. they found fluid in my left cervix and she isnt sure what it is so she is sending the images to my MFM. She said not to worry yet until they know more. she kept asking me if i thought i was leaking amniotic fluid. I only saw my regular ob today. next week I go to my MFM and they are going to finish my anatomy scan because 3 weeks ago the baby was doing too many flips to get all of the images they needed.

Any PgAL crazy you want to add? nope

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QOTW: It's almost Halloween! Do you decorate or dress up or do anything to celebrate?I dont think i am going to do anything or even hand out candy this year. getting up and down is too much work and my husband isnt home

ufsandra85 · October 2013

lvlichelle said:

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What's everyone's fruit (or other fun comparison) this week? Pomegranate (in a few hours)
How are you feeling physically/emotionally? Physically, I am hungry... Emotionally I am irritated cause DH is taking forever and all I want is to eat something, lol.
Any updates or appointments coming up you'd like to share? Next A/S scheduled for December 2nd (see below).
Any PgAL crazy you want to add?
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QOTW: It's almost Halloween! Do you decorate or dress up or do anything to celebrate? We don't celebrate Halloween.

How did the a/s go? A/S was scheduled for 10:15, they ask that we arrive 15 minutes early for the paperwork or whatever. Finally had my name called to go back at 10:45 (after the 45 minute wait). Side note, another lady walked in and she waved at the lady behind the glass.. she waited only 5 minutes before being called back!! Ticked me off a little. Anyways.. Finally got to the ultrasound part of the whole thing. The tech gave us the fastest u/s known to man. I refer to is as the "NASCAR pit stop version". We only got to see the baby's face for a few seconds before she started quickly getting the other measurements. She told us that she was really behind because none of the babies wanted to cooperate with her. Our LO apparently was breech the whole time so it was hard for her to get a straight on view of the gender. She guessed that the baby is a girl. She said by the long view she was convinced that LO is a girl. She even started calling her a her. DH is still not convinced that LO is a girl, until the next ultrasound on December 2nd. Apparently the tech was unable to get all the pictures she needed so we have to reschedule.The pictures that we walked away with are all a blur. All except for the foot shot. I was really happy for that picture because now I know LO has my feet. I have a little bit of a gap in between my big toe and the next toe over. DH doesn't have it at all. The tech said she is 90% sure LO is a girl.. so until December 2nd I am claiming Team Pink.

that is a stinky A/S experience!

ellajune2012 · October 2013

@lvichelle wow that really sucks about the a/s. So cool that you got a picture of the feet though. We saw them during ours but didn't get any pics of them.

@ufsandra85 good luck next week! I hope everything goes smoothly, but it's great that your dr doesn't seem too concerned.

Lollirot · October 2013

ellajune2012 said:

@LiFeIsAmIrAcLe I get it, I was nervous before my a/s too. Just try to keep distracted and take deep breaths. I hope your cramping goes away. I had some and my ob said it's normal, but if you're really in pain you should give them a call.

@MissyMonster I'm sure my DH would be the same way in that situation. Hope you get the all clear soon!

Ty.

If I don't get the all clear, I won't be too upset. I understand it's to make sure that LO and I stay healthy and that's all that matters.

Eta: Spelling

htn1763 · October 2013

What's everyone's fruit (or other fun comparison) this week? 18 weeks- pint of Ben and Jerrys!

How are you feeling physically/emotionally? Good!

Any updates or appointments coming up you'd like to share? I had an appointment yesterday and heard the nice strong heartbeat! It was so nice to hear after a month of nothing. So yes, I finally told work today!! I walked in to the partners office and asked if she had a second- and then started to close the door. She says "uh oh, is this bad?? You are closing the door!" So I told her and she says, "That's not bad, that's fantastic!" I have no idea why I was so nervous

Any PgAL crazy you want to add? Feeling less crazy today. Told the last of my good friends too

angelsnight · October 2013

I did, a/s went great, baby is healthy and wiggly and you can put me down for a girl

What's everyone's fruit (or other fun comparison) this week? (Try this one or this one) 19 weeks, a mango

How are you feeling physically/emotionally? Physically I feel like I have a small bowling ball in my uterus. I definitely feel pregnant now, it's like it just happened over the last week. Emotionally I am feeling ok...a little nervous as I get closer to my loss milestone, but I've had excellent appts so far.

Any updates or appointments coming up you'd like to share? My a/s went great, my cervix is measuring even longer so everything is looking fabulous.

Any PgAL crazy you want to add? Since I am 3 weeks from my loss milestone, I requested to be seen (and my cervix checked) weekly for the next month instead of every other week. The day of my a/s (Tuesday) I felt a little silly for needing to come in weekly...now just three days later I am so grateful and cannot wait for my next installment of reassurance.

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QOTW: It's almost Halloween! Do you decorate or dress up or do anything to celebrate? We put hay bales and pumpkins on the porch. We usually carve them and hand out candy but we're leaving for Vegas on halloween this year. In the past we've gotten dressed up either to go out to a bar or hand out candy. Some years we go to a historical village that has a halloween nights attraction where you walk around the village, dress up, get candy, and there are different things set up, like the headless horseman, the grim reaper, etc. And of course, you go to the pavillion to warm up and get yummy cider and donuts and other stuff.

ufsandra85 · October 2013

loli just clicked on the other link and it says my baby is the size of a fanny pack

PerkyErky · October 2013

What's everyone's fruit (or other fun comparison) this week? (Try this one or this one)
20w6d so a few more hours we are in the banana range

How are you feeling physically/emotionally?
I am actually doing pretty good both physically and emotionally. I have been getting the occasional heartburn which is no fun.

Any updates or appointments coming up you'd like to share?
I had my first post cerclage cervix check and my cervix is measuring 2.1cm below the cerclage placement and the dr is very pleased. Baby boy likes to rest his head right on too of my cervix and make it hard for the techs to get measurements without having to poke and wiggle him out of the way. He is measuring about 14oz which is bigger than our daughter who was 11.8 oz when she was born at 20w4d. So it's nice to know he is growing away in there.

Any PgAL crazy you want to add?
I passed my loss milestone on Thursday at 20w5d. As strange as it sounds I was very pleased when they told me baby was measuring at 14oz because that is so close to a pound and that means we are so close to him having a chance if something were to happen soon. But I also have a good feeling that this little guy is going to term!

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QOTW: It's almost Halloween! Do you decorate or dress up or do anything to
celebrate?
We have decorations up around the house inside. DH will be taking DS trick or treating and I will be home handing out candy as it is too much activity for me to take DS out.

I plan to wear this (this is how we announced on fb)

WoodShopGirl · October 2013

@ellajune2012 Appointment was good but a little frustrating. All looks good and measuring right at my date. And we found out we are having a BOY! Frustrating because as I was getting scanned the tech said that they can't detect VSD this early and then the MFM said the same thing. I don't know why they scheduled me at 18 weeks if you can't tell until 20-22 weeks. They knew my dates and the reason I was being referred. So now I get to go back and do it all again in 3 weeks.

What's everyone's fruit (or other fun comparison) this week? (Try this one or this one)

18 weeks, sweet potato

How are you feeling physically/emotionally?

Pretty good both physically and emotionally. Just starting to feel a little big rather than just fat. And my Mom and I just discussed Shower dates! Looks like the 3rd week of February for me. (I am due March 26, so later than most on the board)

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

Just that we are having a BOY!

Any PgAL crazy you want to add?

Nothing crazy this week.

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QOTW: It's almost Halloween! Do you decorate or dress up or do anything to celebrate?

I will be handing out candy to all the kiddies. I can't wait! I love answering the door every time.

WoodShopGirl · October 2013

I love your shirt @MadApple

MH actually told my SIL not to buy something like that for me when she saw it and showed it to him. Now I am disappointed. I would have loved to hand out candy with it on.

WoodShopGirl · October 2013

@ellajune2012 I don't see your responses. I am trying to remember if we see your responses usually. How are you doing?

jazzyexpo · October 2013

Sorry, not sure why it's all bunched together. I tried to fix it a few times. What's everyone's fruit (or other fun comparison) this week? (Try this one or this one) 19 weeks, a mango --- How are you feeling physically/emotionally? I've been feeling really great, both emotionally and physically. More tired some days, but that's normal. --- Any updates or appointments coming up you'd like to share? I had my monthly check up today. Haven't gained a pound yet this pregnancy. I'm happy about that, since I'm overweight already. Everything went great, heartbeat sounded awesome. We scheduled another ultrasound in 3 weeks to get better views of the heart. --- Any PgAL crazy you want to add? I'm finally not nervous or scared about anything, except delivery. I had a c/s with dd, so I get to choose if I want to attempt a VBAC or have another cs. I can't seem to make up my mind, but I'm leaning toward another C. The appointment today really eased my mind, finally. I have an anterior placenta. I was nervous for some time because I felt flutters early and then would go a couple weeks without feeling anything. I'm glad I know that it's probably because of where the placenta is. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ QOTW: It's almost Halloween! Do you decorate or dress up or do anything to celebrate? We don't celebrate Halloween or any holidays for that matter. Eta- format

totalbabydoll4ever · October 2013

@ellajune2012 - Thank you. My appointment went great! Everything looks good and we found out baby hates the doppler, she/he kicks it every time they try to use it lol.

What's everyone's fruit (or other fun comparison) this week? (Try this one or this one) Pomegrante sp? today

How are you feeling physically/emotionally? Pretty good in general. I am really tired, but am happy about my new job although I'm sad to leave my current kiddies for new ones.

Any updates or appointments coming up you'd like to share? Got referred to an OB, my family doctor follows the pregnancy until 20weeks, so I just had my last appt monday and everything looks good. I'm nervous about telling my new boss about my pregnancy eke! I hope it goes well.

Any PgAL crazy you want to add? nope Still having some crazy dreams, but that's it.

amdecker1016 · October 2013

What's everyone's fruit (or other fun comparison) this week? (Try this one or this one)
Shes as long as a beer bottle haha!

How are you feeling physically/emotionally?
Physically, exhausted- nesting has started i believe.

Any updates or appointments coming up you'd like to share?
Saw the specialist, did not hear any irregularity, or arrhythmia! He also surprised us and gave us a 4D ultrasound and i got to take a photo home!

Any PgAL crazy you want to add?
This week has been great since the appointment!

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QOTW: It's almost Halloween! Do you decorate or dress up or do anything to celebrate?
I dont, Dh on the other hand does. He has decorated the entire yard, if i had a photo of the yard i would share!

LiFeIsAmIrAcLe · October 2013

ellajune2012 said:

@LiFeIsAmIrAcLe I get it, I was nervous before my a/s too. Just try to keep distracted and take deep breaths. I hope your cramping goes away. I had some and my ob said it's normal, but if you're really in pain you should give them a call.

@MissyMonster I'm sure my DH would be the same way in that situation. Hope you get the all clear soon!

The cramping has gone away. I think maybe she was laying really low. It started when I went out for a walk.....my belly got super super tight and I started having bad lower belly cramps and then my back started hurting pretty badly as well. Got home, checked for any bleeding or spotting, but there was none, so that was a relief. As soon as I sat down and drank some water, everything eased up and went away. It just scared me (and I know you guys can relate) because after the two losses, it feels like I am more in tune to every little change in feeling.

beachcomberbride · October 2013

What's everyone's fruit (or other fun comparison) this week? (Try this one or this one) 18 weeks- sweet potato

How are you feeling physically/emotionally?

Pretty good all around. I have a cold and I have kinda lost my voice, but pregnancy wise, I'm doing good.

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

another u/s on Nov. 9th - yay, can't wait to see little M again!

Any PgAL crazy you want to add?

Nope I'm pretty sane this week!

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QOTW: It's almost Halloween! Do you decorate or dress up or do anything to celebrate?

Take the two munchkins trick or treating. No dressing up for me or hubby.

cawettig · October 2013

What's everyone's fruit (or other fun comparison) this week? (Try this one or this one)

Tissue box (haha)

How are you feeling physically/emotionally?

Physically trying to keep my blood sugar up. I have to constantly eat! Not fun since I'm nauseated all the time.
Emotionally I'm doing ok. Rollar coaster ride.

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

Excited for a/s on nov 7!!

Any PgAL crazy you want to add?

The pregnant Halloween zombie costumes are horrible in my eyes. I hate seeing pics of pregnant women with those zombie dead Baby parts hanging out. So insensitive.

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QOTW: It's almost Halloween! Do you decorate or dress up or do anything to celebrate?
Little decorations for the kids. We live out in the country so no one drives by us.
I'm taking ds and dd out trick or treating with dh, we're not dressing up for it though.
We are thinking of going to a Halloween party tonight. I just have no idea what we would wear.

ladyglittersparkles · October 2013

@ellajune2012 Still having vertigo but it's better than before! I was able to drive to work 3x this past week! A/S went well baby was breech but a healthy little girl!

What's everyone's fruit (or other fun comparison) this week? (Try this one or this one) whoopie cushion /banana 20 weeks 4d

How are you feeling physically/emotionally? Still dizzy as I mentioned but much better! Emotionally I'm super sensitive but still trying to not cry at everything (songs on the radio, commercials, tv shows and even news reports)

Any updates or appointments coming up you'd like to share?
A/s was good. Baby was about 12 oz very squirmy. In the pics we brought home she has Halloween face (staring right at us)
Any PgAL crazy you want to add?
I think I'm doing better as time goes on. Baby's breach so that maybe why I was not feeling as much movement at first! Love That we got to see her again!

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QOTW: It's almost Halloween! Do you decorate or dress up or do anything
to celebrate? Not much this year! Usually we dress up and go to a party or two. I'm on a mission to find a costume for work though!!!

IdyllicPursuit · October 2013

What's everyone's fruit (or other fun comparison) this week? (Try this one or this one)
Carrot

How are you feeling physically/emotionally? Feeling good!

Any updates or appointments coming up you'd like to share?
We're having a boy!! EDD 03/10/2014

ellajune2012 · October 2013

WoodShopGirl said:

@ellajune2012 I don't see your responses. I am trying to remember if we see your responses usually. How are you doing?

oops! I usually do try to respond but half the time I forget to.

What's everyone's fruit (or other fun comparison) this week?
I'm a pomegranate

How are you feeling physically/emotionally? Physically pretty good. A little stressed out since I am trying to do my job AND take over stuff for a coworker on leave, and in the meantime we're trying to get paperwork together so we can make an offer on a house.

Any updates or appointments coming up you'd like to share? Just had an appointment last Friday where I found out that due to my history of fibroids, they want me to have monthly ultrasounds at the MFM. So now I have two monthly appointments to go to.

Any PgAL crazy you want to add? Not exactly PgAL related, but getting a little annoyed at all the "oh you're so tiny" comments. I know they don't mean bad, but it makes me feel like something is wrong. I wish people would just keep any and all weight comments to themselves. And also, my mom is starting to get a little carried away talking about buying things. It's cute that she's so excited, but we might need to have a talk.

QOTW: I wanted to carve a pumpkin this weekend but the days got away from us so fast! Maybe I'll do it tonight. I always keep candy on hand just in case but we've never had trick-or-treaters by the apartment so I'm not holding out any hope for this year.

ceh789 · October 2013

What's everyone's fruit (or other fun comparison) this week?

Pomegranate. I have no idea how big a pomegranate is - why is this a useful comparison? Stupid Bump.

How are you feeling physically/emotionally?

Physically I feel fine - emotionally I'm ready for this damn baby to MOVE. Thank god I did buy a doppler because it's been putting in overtime to keep me from completely losing my mind. It's very frustrating and I seriously need to step away from 20+ week loss stories.

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

OB is next week, then the following week is our 2nd AS (they couldn't see her face on the 1st so going back for additional measurements). I also noticed that Nov is my last month for monthly appointments - going to every 2 weeks starting in Dec! It doesn't feel like time is passing at all but there's proof that it is. Huh.

Any PgAL crazy you want to add?

I don't think my obsession with the lack of movement is PgAL specific. I might be worse/more paranoid than non-loss moms but I can't imagine they're not also frustrated with the wait - so not this week

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QOTW: It's almost Halloween! Do you decorate or dress up or do anything to celebrate?

Not really - I just like to pass out candy and judge people for letting their kids ToT older or younger than I feel is appropriate and/or for wearing what I deem to be inappropriate costumes. I also live on a fairly busy street near a somewhat popular spot to swap sides of the street and spend hours every year watching kids make stupid crosses. Some year I'm going to see a tragedy - I'm not looking forward to it at all

FeinBride09 · October 2013

What's everyone's fruit (or other fun comparison) this week? We'll go with an electric shaver this week. Since I cheesily LOL'ed at that one.

How are you feeling physically/emotionally? Physically, starting to get some small aches and pains. Ute kinda hurts if I stand up too quickly. Getting some fun pains down my glutes from time to time. Discovered last night tummy sleeping is no more - getting too hard I guess, just tossed and turned last night. Boo!

Any updates or appointments coming up you'd like to share? We have out a/s scheduled for next Tuesday! Ahhh so excited, yet nervous at the same time.

Any PgAL crazy you want to add? I finally went shopping for some maternity basics as i can tell I'm starting to slowly pop out and most of my pants, even with the belly band, aren't terribly comfortable for work at least. So hit the Motherhood sale. Came home, started to unpack my bag of goodies and had a minor panic attack. Bc I jumped the gun last time and bought said belly bands and unpacked them only to mc 2 weeks later. So as I stared at those clothes, even being 18 weeks + 2 days yesterday, having heard the strong heartbeat just a week ago, and having a scan scheduled in another week, I kinda freaked out. Convinced myself if I took them all out and washed and put them away, something horrible is going to happen. DH came home from the football game to me surrounded by the stuff on our floor, full on ugly crying, with kitties meowing and trying so hard to make me stop. He gets brownie points (and me giving in on a gender reveal thing he wants to do - see Friday's ticker change post from March '14 for those fun details) for being so good about it, calming me down, removing all said tags and starting the wash for me. And making dinner ;-)

QOTW: It's almost Halloween! Do you decorate or dress up or do anything to celebrate? I'm not a huge decorator. I dunno, I juts never got too into it because my parents never did much I suppose. I put a few things out here and there, but don't go too crazy.

PinupMomma08 · October 2013

I need to ask a question regarding my PgAL crazy. Ok. So the second the ultrasound tech said boy. I said his name out loud. DH and I decided we wouldn't do that because we are paranoid now. But I said it before I even got off the table. Now I can't stop calling him by his name.

Now I'm thinking, if something happened to him, I'd have to change his name. Because I have to use this name for my son. But now I feel completely BSC over it. I say his name 100 times in my head, say it out loud... But what if, what if, what if.

I'm making myself crazy!!!! Is this normal thinking??

ceh789 · October 2013

Stay with me for a minute, k?

Last year my father died. Since about 2 months after that, my mother periodically says something to me about how she "needs to get over it" or how "people" will think badly of her for doing X or Y "too soon". Every time this comes up I remind her that there is no correct pace to grieve for your husband. I tell her that if, 10 years from now, she's crying all day every day in front of a shrine to him with blackout shades over the windows while wearing his clothes, then I'm going to talk to her MD about getting her some help. Everything short of that is the "right" speed for grieving.

My point is that there is no normal thinking about this. Someone you loved died. Only you get to decide what the normal way is to deal with that. If it starts to interfere with your day to day living, then you probably should seek professional support - but whatever else feels right, is right.

avigailandcharlie · October 2013

htn1763 said:

What's everyone's fruit (or other fun comparison) this week? 18 weeks- pint of Ben and Jerrys!
How are you feeling physically/emotionally? Good!
Any updates or appointments coming up you'd like to share? I had an appointment yesterday and heard the nice strong heartbeat! It was so nice to hear after a month of nothing. So yes, I finally told work today!! I walked in to the partners office and asked if she had a second- and then started to close the door. She says "uh oh, is this bad?? You are closing the door!" So I told her and she says, "That's not bad, that's fantastic!" I have no idea why I was so nervous
Any PgAL crazy you want to add? Feeling less crazy today. Told the last of my good friends too

Yay! SO glad you told and had positive reactions!

avigailandcharlie · October 2013

Oops I'm a little late! I have been out of town visiting my best friend :-)

What's everyone's fruit (or other fun comparison) this week? (Try this one or this one) Don't follow fruit anymore, but I'm 21 and a half weeks

How are you feeling physically/emotionally? Physically I can't get full. Like, I am so hungry, all the time. Emotionally, good!

Any updates or appointments coming up you'd like to share? My best friend felt light baby taps last night (I am staying with her in philly on a mini vacation). It was HUGE because the taps I feel are so subtle and relatively inconsistent, and one of the ultrasound techs told me I had an AP (doctor didn't mention it though). Next appointment is at 23.5.

Any PgAL crazy you want to add? No, I feel good!

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QOTW: It's almost Halloween! Do you decorate or dress up or do anything to celebrate?

I am living with my parents while DH Is deployed so no decorating. My mom hates halloween (she's not american, and it creeps her out). I was hoping my belly would be big enough to paint like mike wazowski from monsters inc, but it isnt :-(

beachcomberbride · October 2013

@PinupMomma08 Everything you said is totally normal to feel. Try not to think what if, it will just drive you crazy. Give your unborn son the love and affection that he deserves (saying his name and giving him an identity is part of that), and if something were to happen, then you enjoyed his presence on this earth to the fullest of your capacity.

I will also share this with you, my first son passed away at 3 days old and to this day (almost 11 years later) when I hear his name I tear up. Names are a strong identifier, so it's ok to worry about saying it, but like I said I think that he deserves to be called by his name and just try not to worry about the outcome.

ErinE683 · October 2013

Hi ladies! Better late then never, I"m checking in on MOnday! Hope everyone had a good weekend.

What's everyone's fruit (or other fun comparison) this week? I think this week I'm at mango size!

How are you feeling physically/emotionally? Physically, I'm still pretty much all good. A little extra tired, but still not in bad shape. I've been a little emotional this week, because we found out through the bloodwork after our NT scan that our baby's risk of Downs Syndrome is higher than normal. It's 1/300ish, where my age norm is 1/700ish. They'll check some markers during the A/S in a couple weeks, but in the meantime it's making me a bit nervous. I would still love my baby if it was born with Downs, of course, but it brings with it a lot of challenges for raising the child. I'm glad we went through with the NT scan, though, so I can be prepared if it does seem likely. Now I'm that much more eager for the A/S on Nov 13!

Any updates or appointments coming up you'd like to share? Just a regular appt next Tues, and then the anatomy scan on Nov 13.

Any PgAL crazy you want to add?

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QOTW: It's almost Halloween! Do you decorate or dress up or do anything to celebrate?

I have a few fall decorations around the house, but Halloween is my least favorite holiday. I'll try to be less of a grump when I have kids and they're excited, but this is one last year I can pretty much boycott

knittinlins · October 2013

What's everyone's fruit (or other fun comparison) this week? (Try this one or this one) 18wk6day - Sweet potato today and mango tomorrow - these fruit things are weird....

How are you feeling physically/emotionally?

Pretty good - I went on a work trip which caused me to be MIA on this thread last week. I am starting to wake up more in the night but am doing a little better energy wise.

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

A/S is tomorrow!! It seems like we are getting close to everyone doing there scans. Mine is earlier than 20 weeks, but I am doing it at a MFM and they go by my last measurement and this day fell in line. Fingers crossed that they get everything they need!

Any PgAL crazy you want to add?

I am losing some of the crazy. Actually surprised myself with not being concerned with my NT scan/bloodwork results. The clinic never contacted me and I casually asked about it. So I guess that is some non crazy.

I did get a little freaked out after my trip. It was a work conference and I connected with a bunch of people I see once or twice a year. This is the first time I was telling people about the baby that I wouldn't want to call if something were to happen. I tried to push the thought out as soon as it came but PGaL crazy does what it wants!

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QOTW: It's almost Halloween! Do you decorate or dress up or do anything to celebrate?

We are not big on celebrating but I have some decorations that I love and put out. It is weird because I love spooky things but we tend to hunker down and watch Ghost Hunters. We live in a rural spot, so we get no trick or treaters. I wonder what we will do when we have a little one

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