PgAL Check In

Mrs Nice · November 2013

Welcome to PGAL CheckIn!

I hope I find you all well and positive this week! If you have any questions you would like answered, please don't be shy! You can also ask the PAL ladies. Grow little ones, grow!

How far along are you? What size fruit is your baby this week?

Do you have any upcoming appointments or milestones?

Any pregnancy symptoms or pregnancy cravings or aversions?

QOTW: Are you doing anything differently this pregnancy to help ease your PgAL brain?

Open Topic. What is on your mind this week?

PerkyErky · November 2013

How far along are you? What size fruit is your baby this week?
I am 22w6d and baby is a papaya...I think

Do you have any upcoming appointments or milestones?
I continue to have cervix checks and my cervix is holding strong below the cerclage which is excellent news. DH and I also made our registry last weekend which was HUGE for us. We never made a registry for Alice. I still haven't bought anything for this little guy, but when we hit 24 weeks I think I will buy him an outfit to "celebrate".

Any pregnancy symptoms or pregnancy cravings or aversions?
I have mild heartburn and am realizing I can't quite move (aka bend) like I used to. I don't have any real cravings or aversions.

QOTW: Are you doing anything differently this pregnancy to help ease your PgAL brain?
The regular ob/cervix checks have done a lot to help keep my PgAL in check. Also I have been feeling baby move the last week or two and that really helps.

Open Topic. What is on your mind this week?
I am so close to 24 weeks yet it feels so far still. I keep telling myself to take one day at a time.

cawettig · November 2013

How far along are you? What size fruit is your baby this week?
21 weeks 3 days, pomegranate

Do you have any upcoming appointments or milestones?
I just had my a/s yesterday, I cried good and bad tears the whole time. I wished she looked healthy I was so nervous they would tell us something bad because that is all I am used to hearing. He looks so healthy, I couldn't have asked for a better a/s. We talked to the dr about worries with monitoring for clotting, he said at 28 weeks we will start doing weekly nst and every other week the nst that measures the flow with us of the in and out flow of the placenta.

Any pregnancy symptoms or pregnancy cravings or aversions?
I'm tired!! I was really crampy the beginning if the week and it scarred me so bad, thank goodness they went away!

QOTW: Are you doing anything differently this pregnancy to help ease your PgAL brain?
I use the Doppler about once a week

Open Topic. What is on your mind this week?
Trying to get through my weekend at work I'm hoping to stay in triage

hopefulmom88 · November 2013

How far along are you? What size fruit is your baby this week? 17w0d/onion

Do you have any upcoming appointments or milestones? anxiously waiting for the a/s on the 18th.

Any pregnancy symptoms or pregnancy cravings or aversions? with taylor i was hungry all of the time and knew exactly what I wanted to eat. With this pregnancy I don't know what I want to eat and nothing seeems good. I'll be eating a meal and it starts off good and then I start feeling that nauseousness and can't finish.

QOTW: Are you doing anything differently this pregnancy to help ease your PgAL brain? i use my doppler once a week, usually on the weekend. (kind of as a reward for making it through the work week) I think I will stop using it once I feel regular movement but for now it is so comforting.

Open Topic. What is on your mind this week? I thought I was feeling at peace with the a/s and whatever we find out but this whole week I have been having nightmares and not sleeping well. guess I am more worried about it then I let on.

fluttergirlmoonchild79 · November 2013

How far along are you? What size fruit is your baby this week?

38 weeks/Watermelon? Something huge I know that much

Do you have any upcoming appointments or milestones?

Unless she decides otherwise, I will be induced next Friday. I'm 2-3 cm right now.

Any pregnancy symptoms or pregnancy cravings or aversions?

I just want to eat everything at this point

QOTW: Are you doing anything differently this pregnancy to help ease your PgAL brain?

We took things more "one step at a time" and decided to buy some different things for her even though the things we had for Corbin worked just fine.

What's on your mind this week?

The craziness over the realization that in a week or less we'll have another baby in our home.

PerkyErky · November 2013

fluttergirlmoonchild79 said:
How far along are you? What size fruit is your baby this week?
38 weeks/Watermelon? Something huge I know that much

Do you have any upcoming appointments or milestones?
Unless she decides otherwise, I will be induced next Friday. I'm 2-3 cm right now.

Any pregnancy symptoms or pregnancy cravings or aversions?
I just want to eat everything at this point

QOTW: Are you doing anything differently this pregnancy to help ease your PgAL brain?
We took things more "one step at a time" and decided to buy some different things for her even though the things we had for Corbin worked just fine.
What's on your mind this week?
The craziness over the realization that in a week or less we'll have another baby in our home.

You're so close!

Noethola · November 2013

fluttergirlmoonchild79!

How far along are you? What size fruit is your baby this week? 25 weeks, 2 days. Cauliflower.

Do you have any upcoming appointments or milestones? Scan next Monday to check on LOs cysts. Hoping they have cleared up by now. We were supposed to see this Monday, but the u/s machine was having problems. :-(

Any pregnancy symptoms or pregnancy cravings or aversions? No real cravings or aversions.

QOTW: Are you doing anything differently this pregnancy to help ease your PgAL brain? Well, this pregnancy has been very different in so many ways, that it keeps me on my toes and feeling different. I try to just remind myself everyday that there is no reason to expect a similar outcome, though I still find myself telling people "Yes, we hope to add to the family in Feb." I just cannot get away from that one.

Open Topic. What is on your mind this week? I have had several "Elsie Days" as I call then. Days when thinking about her takes over and I am extra emotional and miss her. I talk to her a lot about her little brother.

cawettig · November 2013

fluttergirlmoonchild79 said:
How far along are you? What size fruit is your baby this week?
38 weeks/Watermelon? Something huge I know that much

Do you have any upcoming appointments or milestones?
Unless she decides otherwise, I will be induced next Friday. I'm 2-3 cm right now.

Any pregnancy symptoms or pregnancy cravings or aversions?
I just want to eat everything at this point

QOTW: Are you doing anything differently this pregnancy to help ease your PgAL brain?
We took things more "one step at a time" and decided to buy some different things for her even though the things we had for Corbin worked just fine.
What's on your mind this week?
The craziness over the realization that in a week or less we'll have another baby in our home.

I'm so happy for you!! Next Friday!!!! How exciting!!!

Mrs Nice · November 2013

@fluttergirlmoonchild79 I'm so excited for how close you are!! Good luck!!

How far along are you? What size fruit is your baby this week? 13w5d Peach.

Do you have any upcoming appointments or milestones?

I had my NT scan on Halloween and just got the results yesterday. Baby looks good but my placenta is not fully attached. Apparently, this is fairly common for how far along I am but my OB wants to keep an eye on it so I'm going for another u/s in a couple of weeks. Kind of nervous and scared anyway.

Any pregnancy symptoms or pregnancy cravings or aversions?

Not really. Tired. Very tired. Morning sickness is better and I haven't had any cravings or aversions yet.

QOTW: Are you doing anything differently this pregnancy to help ease your PgAL brain?

Probably will be about the same as with Z. Lots of extra monitoring with ultrasounds and OB appts. My home Doppler is my life saver right now.

Open Topic. What is on your mind this week?

I still haven't announced this pregnancy outside of immediate family and a few close friends. If I could have my way, we wouldn't announce at all. Not that I'm not excited about this pregnancy but I am dredding everyone's excited congratulations because they all have the mind frame that pregnancy = baby. Everyone just assumes that everything will be alright and I guess that I'm just jealous of their way of thinking. Does that make any sense?? I just feel awkward when they say "when" and I have to correct them and say "if". Why does this have to be so complicated?! I hate feeling like this!!

OSUWifey09 · November 2013

Thanks for posting, @MrsNice! And so, so close @fluttergirlmoonchild79!

How far along are you? What size fruit is your baby this week? 28w6d - an eggplant.

Do you have any upcoming appointments or milestones? I just saw my MFM on Monday and had a great scan. I start NSTs in three weeks, then I go back to my MFM the week after.

Any pregnancy symptoms or pregnancy cravings or aversions? I'm feeling pretty good right now. My back is staring to hurt, and I'm keeping an eye on my rising blood pressure - but that's all I can really say is not fun right now. I'm also starving all the time but can only tolerate small meals without feeling sick. Guess that's a good thing, since the scale won't skyrocket on me this time.

QOTW: Are you doing anything differently this pregnancy to help ease your PgAL brain? I'm really trying to take it easy and not overdo it. I tend to get stressed out easily, and I'm really working on keeping things in check so that I don't get overwhelmed and stressed. It's working so far. Now that I'm in third tri, the extra monitoring starts - NSTs, extra scans, and extra OB appointments. I'm so relieved I've made it to this point, but I won't fully relax until I get past my loss milestone and get to take baby home.

Open Topic. What is on your mind this week? I can't believe I'm almost 29 weeks and am in third tri. I cherish every kick, every picture, every moment I have with Sweet Pea and just pray this is our rainbow.

angelsnight · November 2013

How far along are you? What size fruit is your baby this week? 21 weeks 2 days, pomegranet

Do you have any upcoming appointments or milestones? My loss milestone is one week from today, I am very anxious to get passed it.

Any pregnancy symptoms or pregnancy cravings or aversions? I'm still throwing up about once a week, and lately it feels like I have a small bowling ball in my stomach.

QOTW: Are you doing anything differently this pregnancy to help ease your PgAL brain? I'm trying to picture happy things in the future. Ie, not if we get to announce to family, but when, not if we get to bring her home, but when.

Open Topic. What is on your mind this week?Just anxious, analyzing every symptom, on the watch for any signs of PTL.

Noethola · November 2013

Mrs Nice said:

Open Topic. What is on your mind this week? I still haven't announced this pregnancy outside of immediate family and a few close friends. If I could have my way, we wouldn't announce at all. Not that I'm not excited about this pregnancy but I am dredding everyone's excited congratulations because they all have the mind frame that pregnancy = baby. Everyone just assumes that everything will be alright and I guess that I'm just jealous of their way of thinking. Does that make any sense?? I just feel awkward when they say "when" and I have to correct them and say "if". Why does this have to be so complicated?! I hate feeling like this!!

I still havent really "announced it." I have not put it on FB nor has anyone else. Only close family and friends know outside of work. Just last week, I still found myself telling someone "Well we hope to have a baby in February" when they asked about my due date.

Dixon813 · November 2013

Noethola said:

Mrs Nice said:

Open Topic. What is on your mind this week? I still haven't announced this pregnancy outside of immediate family and a few close friends. If I could have my way, we wouldn't announce at all. Not that I'm not excited about this pregnancy but I am dredding everyone's excited congratulations because they all have the mind frame that pregnancy = baby. Everyone just assumes that everything will be alright and I guess that I'm just jealous of their way of thinking. Does that make any sense?? I just feel awkward when they say "when" and I have to correct them and say "if". Why does this have to be so complicated?! I hate feeling like this!!

I still havent really "announced it." I have not put it on FB nor has anyone else. Only close family and friends know outside of work. Just last week, I still found myself telling someone "Well we hope to have a baby in February" when they asked about my due date.

Not even all our family knows yet! (A handful only know because I had a SCH in the beginning and ditched a family event to go to the ER) We're planning to tell everyone (including my stepson) the week of thanksgiving (I'll be 19-20 weeks) which means I"l tell work after Thanksgiving. But there's definitely a part of me that doesn't want to announce or anything, I just want to show up with a baby!

Dixon813 · November 2013

How far along are you? What size fruit is your baby this week? 16w 6d - avocado today, onion tomorrow? (I'm at the stretch where the fruit/veggies doesn't make sense to me...)

Do you have any upcoming appointments or milestones? Had my first cervical length check on Friday and it's looking AWESOME! Next check on the 20th, then A/S on the 26th.

Any pregnancy symptoms or pregnancy cravings or aversions? Progesterone shots have made my hip/lower back super sore for 2-3 days after. I guess it's small price to pay, but not looking forward to this for (hopefully) 19 more weeks. Craving more sweets this time than last...

QOTW: Are you doing anything differently this pregnancy to help ease your PgAL brain? Ummm, I don't think I'm doing that much differently. We haven't announced to "The world" (i.e. facebook) and I"m not sure we will. But right now, that's about it.

Open Topic. What is on your mind this week? I've been feeling some contractions the last few days (maybe BH??) they don't hurt and they aren't regular (2-3 a day over the course of multiple hours) but I don't like it! I have started to feel a little movement - ready for that to be more regular and for DH to feel!

silverlining8d · November 2013

(Back on the boards and new to this topic)

How far along are you? What size fruit is your baby this week?
7 weeks, 1 day according to my last period

Do you have any upcoming appointments or milestones?
I will call tomorrow. I just got it confirmed today at the health department.

Any pregnancy symptoms or pregnancy cravings or aversions?
Hunger and extreeemmme fatigue.

QOTW: Are you doing anything differently this pregnancy to help ease your PgAL brain?
Trying to remain positive.

Open Topic. What is on your mind this week?
I don't know when we will tell people. No one knows except us in real life.

Bayberry12 · November 2013

I'm checking in a bit late.

How far along are you? What size fruit is your baby this week? 12 weeks, no idea about the fruit.

Do you have any upcoming appointments or milestones? I had my genetic counseling and Verifi blood work this morning. I met with the same counselor I had with my daughter and she was visibly upset, which almost made me more upset. I have my next OB appt next week.

Any pregnancy symptoms or pregnancy cravings or aversions? No symptoms really except for vivid dreams and gaging when I brush my teeth. No cravings or aversions at all.

QOTW: Are you doing anything differently this pregnancy to help ease your PgAL brain? Nothing much yet. I am planning on asking for a Rx for a home doppler at my next appt.

Open Topic. What is on your mind this week? Gender disappointment. Now that I've had the cell free dna test, I'll know the sex in about a week. I have no idea how I will react if this baby is a boy. I'm trying to sort out feelings of replacement and accepting a new baby. I know it's so horrible to be disappointed about the sex of your baby, that's why I can't post this on PGAL, I don't think they really understand these kind of thoughts. I still have a room full of little girl things and still have those dreams of parenting a daughter. I just feel like having a girl would maybe make this easier in a way.

I am trying to prepare of a boy, I have some boy names I like, and I know DH will make a great father to boy. This is just so hard, it's like giving up the dream of having a daughter all over again. I wish there was an handbook for this sort of thing.

JessicaG220 · November 2013

Bayberry12 said:
I'm checking in a bit late.

How far along are you? What size fruit is your baby this week? 12 weeks, no idea about the fruit.

Do you have any upcoming appointments or milestones? I had my genetic counseling and Verifi blood work this morning. I met with the same counselor I had with my daughter and she was visibly upset, which almost made me more upset. I have my next OB appt next week.

Any pregnancy symptoms or pregnancy cravings or aversions? No symptoms really except for vivid dreams and gaging when I brush my teeth. No cravings or aversions at all.

QOTW: Are you doing anything differently this pregnancy to help ease your PgAL brain? Nothing much yet. I am planning on asking for a Rx for a home doppler at my next appt.

Open Topic. What is on your mind this week? Gender disappointment. Now that I've had the cell free dna test, I'll know the sex in about a week. I have no idea how I will react if this baby is a boy. I'm trying to sort out feelings of replacement and accepting a new baby. I know it's so horrible to be disappointed about the sex of your baby, that's why I can't post this on PGAL, I don't think they really understand these kind of thoughts. I still have a room full of little girl things and still have those dreams of parenting a daughter. I just feel like having a girl would maybe make this easier in a way.

I am trying to prepare of a boy, I have some boy names I like, and I know DH will make a great father to boy. This is just so hard, it's like giving up the
dream of having a daughter all over again. I wish there was an handbook for this sort of thing.

I saw your post on PGal and I had to come over here to respond. I am feeling the same way!!! It makes me feel like I am so ungrateful, but it's so hard to "un-train" your brain to prepare for a different sex. Know that you are not alone. Whatever happens with both of us, I know we'll both love these babies unconditionally! Good luck with your upcoming appts!

Bayberry12 · November 2013

mrsgerman said:

Dixon813 said:

Noethola said:

Mrs Nice said:

Open Topic. What is on your mind this week?

I still haven't announced this pregnancy outside of immediate family and a few close friends. If I could have my way, we wouldn't announce at all. Not that I'm not excited about this pregnancy but I am dredding everyone's excited congratulations because they all have the mind frame that pregnancy = baby. Everyone just assumes that everything will be alright and I guess that I'm just jealous of their way of thinking. Does that make any sense?? I just feel awkward when they say "when" and I have to correct them and say "if". Why does this have to be so complicated?! I hate feeling like this!!

I still havent really "announced it." I have not put it on FB nor has anyone else. Only close family and friends know outside of work. Just last week, I still found myself telling someone "Well we hope to have a baby in February" when they asked about my due date.

Not even all our family knows yet! (A handful only know because I had a SCH in the beginning and ditched a family event to go to the ER) We're planning to tell everyone (including my stepson) the week of thanksgiving (I'll be 19-20 weeks) which means I"l tell work after Thanksgiving. But there's definitely a part of me that doesn't want to announce or anything, I just want to show up with a baby!

This is how I have been too! I don't want to tell ANYONE. Right now mine and my husbands parents know, and I am fine with no one else knowing. I know as soon as anyone else finds out news will travel so fast. Part of me doesn't want the pity, another part doesn't want everyone to all of a sudden forget about Joseph because they are consumed with the new baby and another part just don't want to publicly go through another loss. I know I will need to tell my work, but outside of that, I do not really want to tell anyone else unless they would happen to see me and it would be obvious. I keep thinking that I don't want to make a registry, I don't want a shower, I don't want to do anything other than get through the remaining 6 1/2ish months and give birth and THEN announce.

I am the same way! No one knows except for my 2 IRL loss mom friends and one of my close friends, no one else not even our parents. Having to see people be over joyed or excited, doesn't seem right since we really don't feel the joy and excitement. Even hearing "congratulations" seem like a weird thing for someone to say to me. It's like being congratulated on a nightmare.

I don't think I want to tell anyone until it's obvious or if I can hid it till the baby comes, all the better.

Dixon813 · November 2013

mrsgerman said:

This is how I have been too! I don't want to tell ANYONE. Right now mine and my husbands parents know, and I am fine with no one else knowing. I know as soon as anyone else finds out news will travel so fast. Part of me doesn't want the pity, another part doesn't want everyone to all of a sudden forget about Joseph because they are consumed with the new baby and another part just don't want to publicly go through another loss. I know I will need to tell my work, but outside of that, I do not really want to tell anyone else unless they would happen to see me and it would be obvious. I keep thinking that I don't want to make a registry, I don't want a shower, I don't want to do anything other than get through the remaining 6 1/2ish months and give birth and THEN announce.

This, exactly! I'm afraid once we tell people (which will be in the next two weeks) people will stop talking about Leah, Rachel and Gabriel (most already have...) I'm afraid this will give them "permission" to forget about them. And DH feels the same about the pity.

Part of me doesn't want a registry and shower, but then I remind myself that this baby deserves to be celebrated. So, if my SIL asks to throw one (she was planning the one with the trips) I'll say yes, but plan on cutting back on the guest list...

cawettig · November 2013

mrsgerman said:

Bayberry12 said:

I'm checking in a bit late.

How far along are you? What size fruit is your baby this week? 12 weeks, no idea about the fruit.

Do you have any upcoming appointments or milestones? I had my genetic counseling and Verifi blood work this morning. I met with the same counselor I had with my daughter and she was visibly upset, which almost made me more upset. I have my next OB appt next week.

Any pregnancy symptoms or pregnancy cravings or aversions? No symptoms really except for vivid dreams and gaging when I brush my teeth. No cravings or aversions at all.

QOTW: Are you doing anything differently this pregnancy to help ease your PgAL brain? Nothing much yet. I am planning on asking for a Rx for a home doppler at my next appt.

Open Topic. What is on your mind this week? Gender disappointment. Now that I've had the cell free dna test, I'll know the sex in about a week. I have no idea how I will react if this baby is a boy. I'm trying to sort out feelings of replacement and accepting a new baby. I know it's so horrible to be disappointed about the sex of your baby, that's why I can't post this on PGAL, I don't think they really understand these kind of thoughts. I still have a room full of little girl things and still have those dreams of parenting a daughter. I just feel like having a girl would maybe make this easier in a way.

I am trying to prepare of a boy, I have some boy names I like, and I know DH will make a great father to boy. This is just so hard, it's like giving up the dream of having a daughter all over again. I wish there was an handbook for this sort of thing.

I've been feeling kind of the same sex-wise as well. I will not be getting pregnant again after this if this baby leads to a rainbow, so a big part of me wants a boy again. I honestly have no explanation as to why I feel this way but I do. Maybe like part of Joseph will live on through his brother? For the longest time I was so bitter and jealous to anyone who was having a boy. I still kind of am and luckily for me mostly everyone around me who is pregnant are having girls. My husbands cousin is pregnant and finding out what they are having later this month and a huge part of me keeps hoping they are having a girl. I don't know what it is
about it, like if by having a boy they
were given something I wasn't? I don't know why its bothered me so much but it has.

I found out we were having a boy and I still having a very hard time. Everything ok my head is still set on girl. I pictured everything to do with a little girl. I pictured all of her things bring used by a little girl. When I go shopping it's still stuck in my head to pick out little girl things. It's still hard looking for little boy stuff. It helps me if I see something that I really like for a boy I buy it. If don't question it I just get it because it gave me that oh this is so cute (like positive thoughts I guess). You guys are not the only one.

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