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mdarmetko · January 2014

Welcome to the August ‘14 PgAL Check-In!

This is a weekly check-in for women who are due in the month of August (or thereabouts) and have suffered a previous pregnancy loss. Being pregnant after a loss can produce a mix of emotions. This check-in is intended to provide support while we make our way through each trimester.

If your EDD has changed, please let me know. I try to pay attention to the board and get the latest update, but apologies if I missed out and I'm posting outdated info.

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EDD (if this is your first time on the check in):

How many weeks/ what fruit are you:

How are you feeling (physically/emotionally):

Upcoming appointments or milestones:

What's been going down this past week:

GTKY: Have you started any baby prepping yet?

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@allygirl520 - 8/5/2014 - How did your NT scan go last week?

@almostamissus - 8/28/2014 - Good luck at your appt this week.

@amandager99 - 8/7/2014 - I'm sorry you are going through so much. It seems pretty overwhelming. How are you feeling this week?

@ashx3renee - 8/8/2014 - Congrats on passing your milestone.

@babypants11 - 8/7/2014 - How was your NT scan Friday?

@bamanichole - 8/14/2014 - Welcome to the board!

@bkroxfan003 - 8/21/2014 - Gearing up for the game Sunday?

@bootsandgames - 8/12/2014 - Welcome to the board! So glad you are feeling well since you got to see the little one dancing around!

@buggiewmn - 8/13/2014 - Good luck at your appt Wed!

@caybeh - 8/3/2014 - How did the fb announcement go?

@ChoicesMom - 8/29/2014 - How are things going?

@ColeyJ88 - 8/25/2014 - Will you go in this week to try and pick up the heartbeat?

@Elbug - 8/3/2014 - Did you get your results yet? How did your MW appt go?

@esmith10 - 8/16/2014 - Sorry you had such a tough week last week. Great that you got to see your bean though!

@exhibitv - 8/6/2014 - I'm so happy your NT scan went well and eased your anxieties.

@Familyhugs922 - 8/12/2014 - 2nd tri is knocking on your door. Answer it already!

@ginny5683 - 8/8/2014 - Hi Five! You passed the 12 week mark!

@JRomeH - 7/29/2014 - How did your NT scan go?

@KaleMonster - 8/4/2014 - Good luck at your NT scan this week!

@kountingsheep - 8/24/2014 - Has your sickness let up at all?

@Lena76 - 8/22/2014 - Good luck at your materniT21 next blood draw. FX for great results!

@linewifekat - 8/18/2014 - How did your appt go last Tues?

@Lkat17 - 8/20/2014 - How did your appt go on Thursday?

@lsugirljen - 8/28/2014 - How did your appt go on Wed?

@MamaTugboat - 8/8/2014 - How did your NT scan go?

@mbledsoe06 - 8/21/2014 - How are things going?

@MeganEMcG5 - 8/6/2014 - How was the reunion with your OB?

@megknyc - 8/10/2014 - FX for great results on your MaterniT21 results!

@mhiester314 - 8/7/2014 - Eek, sorry for the drama last week. Yay 2nd tri!

@mmsweeney1 - 8/23/2014 - How are you feeling? Any better than last week?

@MorganElise511 - 8/7/2014 - How did the appt go last week?

@MrsDeo - 8/19/2014 - Good luck at your appt today!

@msutheastdnt - 8/23/2014 - Welcome to the board! Good luck at your appt Thursday!

@muffin87 - 8/9/2014 - How did your appt go last Wed?

@ninthgirl - 8/28/2014 - How are you feeling? Keeping busy?

@Notchotchke - 8/21/2014 - How are you feeling?

@Pink021 - 8/6/2014 - Great appt update! I'm so happy for you!

@Ptarma - 8/23/2014 - How did your NT scan go?

@RamseySD - 8/11/2014 - How did your appt go last week?

@Russiandea12 - 8/10/2014 - How are the dreams coming?

@salsy2012 - 8/4/2014 - Was the fatigue coming? Any sign of the 2nd tri energy yet?

@sarahinthecity10 - 8/7/2014 - Welcome to the board! We are due date buddies!

@SaranJonathan - 7/28/2014 - Glad you're staying with us

@smgarcia15 - 8/3/2014 - FX for a great NT scan today. Have fun seeing the peanut!

@Soon-To-BeMrs.P - 8/4/2014 - How did your NT scan go?

@tahitiansun - 8/18/2014 - How are things going?

KaleMonster · January 2014

How many weeks/ what fruit are you: 13w0d, which makes baby a peach this week!
How are you feeling (physically/emotionally): I'm still feeling pretty good, despite being tired all the time. There has definitely been some stretching and growing going on in my uterus! Emotionally, I'm a little anxious about the NT scan coming up on Friday, but I'm so excited to finally see our baby!
Upcoming appointments or milestones: NT scan on Friday.
What's been going down this past week: After doing the genetic testing, I am not a carrier for cystic fibrosis so that was a relief to hear. We also told or close circle of friends about the baby this past weekend. It was nice to see how excited they all are for us :-)
GTKY: Have you started any baby prepping yet? We've purchased our recliner/glider, but that's about it so far. We have made a list of all the things we need to buy before baby arrives.

Russiandea12 · January 2014

How many weeks/ what fruit are you: 12 weeks, plum

How are you feeling (physically/emotionally): My lower back has been killing me this last week but other than that I am starting to have a lot more engery and feeling much better. Also, my dreams are still strange, but much less disruptive of my sleep this week.

Upcoming appointments or milestones: Belly check at 14 week

What's been going down this past week: Started telling friends were pregnant this week. We told our families after our good 10 week u/s apt. Also, a few persistent coworkers and church people have figured it out for themselves. Excited to be sharing our news.

GTKY: Have you started any baby prepping yet? I had to break down and buy some maternity clothes, as my pants no longer fit and my belly band is driving me crazy. I found a great consignment store that specializes in current maternity clothes, which I need since my son was born in March and now I'm having a summer baby and have no warm weather maternity wear.

allygirl520 · January 2014

How many weeks/ what fruit are you: 12w, Plum!

How are you feeling (physically/emotionally): Physically, my nausea is pretty much gone, but now I'm having headaches. Still very tired, but I'm okay with that. Emotionally, I am doing great now that I had my NT scan last week.

Upcoming appointments or milestones: None, I'm going for my second OB appointment on the 5.

What's been going down this past week: It was a big week for us! The NT scan went great, got to see our little guy/girl swimming around, and hear the heartbeat. I was mesmerized! After the scan, we decided it was time to let everyone know (we already told family & close friends), so we put it out there on facebook and at work. So very exciting! I've written about it in my blog if you're interested in reading.

GTKY: Have you started any baby prepping yet? Yes, my mom has a crib on layaway, and I've been making a list of things we need for the nursery, and I already started a registry at Target.. I'm a little excited

caybeh · January 2014

How many weeks/fruit? 13 weeks 1 day/ peach
How are you feeling? Pretty good on both emotionally/physically. I get tired easily, but that will be the way for the rest of the pregnancy.
Upcoming appointments: 2/7
What's been going down this week? We announced on FB. Our 22 month old likes "Blue's Clues". So our announcement was him in his Blue costume playing clues that were baby related. Some people caught on, but then later in the week I posted a picture of my bump and then people really caught on! It was fun, and people are so excited for us.
GTKY: Have you started any baby prepping yet? Nope. Since this is our second, there isn't much we need. I have a few things that I want to get, but probably will get them later on in the pregnancy.

mdarmetko · January 2014

@allygirl520 - Great news on your NT scan! So glad everything looked good.

@caybeh - Aw that's an awesome announcement. Sometimes you have to be very obvious though. Social networking has created automatic filters.

@Elbug - FX you get fabulous results from your Harmony NIPT test. 1% is pretty low, but yeah, it'd be nice to not have to worry about anything. I'll be thinking of you.

@ginny5683 - So glad you are allowing yourself to get excited!

@KaleMonster - Good news about the CF. FX for a great scan Friday!

@Pink021 - I consider 2nd Tri 13.3 as well. I can't WAIT for this weekend. Glad you are feeling better after your last appt.

@Russiandea12 - Have fun at your belly check appt. What do they do there? Just make sure you are growing on schedule?

How many weeks/ what fruit are you: 12w4d - plum

How are you feeling (physically/emotionally): I'm feeling a lot better on both fronts. I have a bit more energy and I've been active almost every day for the past 10 days, but I'm still napping and going to bed early. After our NT scan, I'm feeling confident.

Upcoming appointments or milestones: NT scan last week went well and we are just waiting for the blood results. For some reason I'm not nervous about them, so I'm taking that as a good sign. My husband was amazed and the squiggly baby in my tummy. I scheduled my next 2 appts: gender ultrasound at 17 weeks and a/s after that at 20 week. They are so far away!

What's been going down this past week: I have about 10+ books on hold at the library so I'm trying to get through some recreational reading before the birthing and baby studies take over my life. I'm going to be signing up for a Hypnobabies course and I hear it's quite the time suck.

GTKY: Have you started any baby prepping yet? We bought a BOB stroller off that awesome Amazon sale. Besides that we can borrow A LOT from my brother so I hopefully don't have to buy everything. The list is already started though.

allygirl520 · January 2014

@mdarmetko aren't the NT scans amazing?! Glad yours went well!!

Soon-To-BeMrs.P · January 2014

Thanks, @mdarmetko!

The NT scan was great--measurement of 1.7 so we're waiting on the b/w to really know our risks. Baby measured ahead again at 13 weeks on Thursday but we're technically 13 weeks today (peach)! Will keep our EDD. Feeling okay... bit of nausea if my belly is empty but much better this week, so far!

We haven't started prepping for baby--my sister had twins almost five years ago so she's a good resource for an extra crib, swing, and exersaucer!

bootsandgames · January 2014

How many weeks/ what fruit are you: 11w6d. a lime still I think!

How are you feeling (physically/emotionally): Still really tired and I've started this fun thing where I start dry-heaving and gagging for no reason. (ESPECIALLY around raw meat!) Face is broken out like crazy. Yikes!

Upcoming appointments or milestones: 12 weeks tomorrow! Almost out of scary town for me!

What's been going down this past week: Starting to wean myself off the progesterone and I'm terrified of doing it. Went to a dollar book sale this weekend and stocked up on like 50 some books for the nursery!

GTKY: Have you started any baby prepping yet? I watch Craig's list and online garage sales for good deals but I'm to scared to really dive in and get excited until we find out the sex later/ hear the heartbeat again on Feb 6th.

MamaTugboat · January 2014

How many weeks/ what fruit are you: 12w5d (plum) - Dr upped my EDD by 2 days based on our u/s on Fri.

How are you feeling (physically/emotionally): Physically feeling SO much better than last week - nausea and food aversions have for the most part gone away

Still very tired, but it's been better. Emotionally - all smiles

Upcoming appointments or milestones: 16 wk appt is next, starting to get the tiniest of bumps, so I'm excited to see where I am in a few weeks!

What's been going down this past week: We had an awesome NT Scan! Still waiting for the bloodwork, but the neck measurement was 1.4mm and we heard baby's healthy heartbeat (150bpm). Baby was all wiggly! DH and I weren't expecting that, and we were such a pair of goobers smiling and squealing at the screen. We also announced to our friends and family this weekend, the outpouring of love has been awesome. Makes everything seem a little more real!

GTKY: Have you started any baby prepping yet? BUDGETING and planning. We're house shopping now, so I'm on pinterest a lot getting house inspiration, and nursery inspiration!

ETA: Thank you @mdarmetko for the kind thoughts

almostamissus · January 2014

EDD (if this is your first time on the check in): almost 10 weeks!

How many weeks/ what fruit are you: pfft. Still can't figure this out

How are you feeling (physically/emotionally): Honestly freaking out. I have been trying to think about being pregnant as little as possible. Physically I don't feel pregnant which adds to the anxiety a bit.

Upcoming appointments or milestones: I have my first official appointment with my obgyn on Wednesday, as the first two were emergency scans. Looking forward to his thoughts on the chance of things progressing and hopefully dh seeing our little one for the first time!

I also have an appt scheduled with an RE on the Feb 5 which I've waited 6 months for. I just couldn't cancel it. I also have some tubal issues that I would need to deal with after pregnancy anyway so I decided to keep it.
What's been going down this past week: It's been very quiet. A couple more episodes of spotting which I managed to not freak out over.

GTKY: Have you started any baby prepping yet? Ha! Not a chance. Although dh told me the other day we should think about getting the nursery ready soon before work gets busy. I flat out told him he was crazy. But agreed if the u/s goes well, we could get a glider or something. I feel like if I make it through this appointment I might be able to get excited about a baby.

sarahinthecity10 · January 2014

How many weeks/ what fruit are you: 12 weeks, 4 days a plum.

How are you feeling (physically/emotionally): Nausea almost gone. Still tired and have been tossing and turning a lot at night having trouble getting comfortable.

Upcoming appointments or milestones: We told all friends and family last week that we are pregnant and sent a cute pic of DS in a big brother shirt.

What's been going down this past week: We got the results of the MaterniT21 test and they were all low risk of issues and we found out the sex but we're not telling

. We're telling everyone we aren't finding out. I know it's lying but it is nice to have a little secret between DH and I.

GTKY: Have you started any baby prepping yet?
Nope! I have my list of things I need to get and are starting to clear out the baby's room but have been so busy with work and life we haven't done anything yet.

And @mdarmetko very cool we are due date buddies!

salsy2012 · January 2014

How many weeks/ what fruit are you: 13 weeks & a peach (:

How are you feeling (physically/emotionally): My fatigue has lessened quite a bit! I have a hard time getting up in the morning (no matter how much sleep I got) but during the day, I feel a lot more energized.

Upcoming appointments or milestones: Next Monday we have an appointment to get checked out and discuss getting a cervical stitch to potentially prevent my cervix from opening up again by itself. An incompetent cervix led to our loss this last July, so I hope a stitch will do the trick.

What's been going down this past week: Not a whole lot. I've been having some brown discharge since yesterday afternoon. I'm attributing it to sex, but it still scares the crap out of me. I'm done with sex until this baby is born, I swear!

GTKY: Have you started any baby prepping yet? Nah, I can't do it. I feel like I'd be jinxing myself. I think we'll wait until 20+ weeks

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SaranJonathan · January 2014

How many weeks/ what fruit are you: 14 weeks. A lemon How are you feeling (physically/emotionally): pretty good since I got the doppler to work

Upcoming appointments or milestones: nothing till 2/14 What's been going down this past week: nothing much GTKY: Have you started any baby prepping yet? No and don't plan to for a while

mdarmetko · January 2014

@almostamissus - FX for you on Wed and seeing that heartbeat!

@bootsandgames - I stopped my progesterone cold turkey last week. So far so good.

@ChoicesMom - It's hard not to read into symptoms, but, uh… just don't. Easy said! Room sharing, I'm sure they will love that :P

@kountingsheep - Hugs to you as your pass your first EDD. I passed mine a couple of weeks ago. I was happy I was pregnant during it. Your nursery theme is adorable! I love that it has 4 generations of contributions. So meaningful.

@MamaTugboat - Sounds like an awesome scan! Isn't it the craziest thing to see it jumping around in you but you don't feel it?!?!

@MrsDeo - Yay for a great appt! Isn't waiting 4 weeks for the next appt the worst!?

@muffin87 - I went in at 11 weeks and my OB could not find the hb on the doppler. However, she brought out the u/s machine and we found the baby and hb right away. I hope that offers you some comfort. FX for the hb tomorrow!

@ninthgirl - I understand how you feel. Hopefully your appt on the 10th brings you some much needed comfort.

@Ptarma - Sorry, thought you had your NT scan last week. FX that the one on the 11th goes well

@salsy2012 - Yay for more energy! Boo for discharge!

@sarahinthecity10 - Great new on the MaterniT21 results! I like your little secret… very cute

@SaranJonathan - Oh yes, doppler fun!

@Soon-To-BeMrs.P - So glad your NT scan went well. We are both in the waiting game now for the b/w results. FX for you!

MeganEMcG5 · January 2014

How many weeks/ what fruit are you: 11w5d lime

How are you feeling (physically/emotionally): I'm still not feeling like my energy is back all the way, but most of the nausea has gone.

Upcoming appointments or milestones: Elective sex determination u/s and next OB appt on 2/19 (also my 30th birthday!)

What's been going down this past week: Saw my OB (and baby!!) on Thursday. Doc definitely gave me a hard time since our last meeting was me in tears demanding testing for all of my CP's. It was good to see her, and made this feel very official.

GTKY: Have you started any baby prepping yet? The only "prep" I've done is trying to potty train DS. He's 3 and NOT INTERESTED. It's driving me nuts. We've also been shopping around for a big boy bed for him since he's in his crib (converted) and we'll want to use that for baby.

@mdarmetko still super impressed and appreciative that you keep this going! Also, hoping that your intuition is spot on and your labs come back great.

tahitiansun · January 2014

How many weeks/ what fruit are you: 11 weeks today- lime.

How are you feeling (physically/emotionally):

Physically, I am exhausted all the time but that could be chasing a toddler

My all-day long nausea is slowly improving. Emotionally, I am okay although I have moments where I start worrying.

Upcoming appointments or milestones:
NT scan on 2/4, 12 week appt 2/6

What's been going down this past week:
Nothing pregnancy related....our furnace stopped heating at some point last night so we woke up and it was 60 in our house and negative two outside. Thankfully it was just repaired!

GTKY: Have you started any baby prepping yet? Not yet...my PGAL brain won't let me do anything until 12 weeks. I have started working with DS on going down the stairs on his bottom, hoping he catches on before I am huge!

@mdarmetko - thank you for doing this, it is so thoughtful of you to make this check-in so personalized!!!

mmsweeney1 · January 2014

How many weeks/ what fruit are you: 10 weeks 2 days

How are you feeling (physically/emotionally): Feeling fine this week

Upcoming appointments or milestones: NT scan and meeting our new MFM/12 week appointment next week Tues and Friday. Can't wait to see the baby and get some updated ultrasound pics to show when I spread the news!

What's been going down this past week: More "snow" days for the cold wind chills. I'm loving the mornings to stay in bed a little longer.

GTKY: Have you started any baby prepping yet? We have nothing to do! I am just waiting to finally have someone in our nursery besides our son's picture. My husband would also like the storage space back in the basement where we've crammed all the diapers from our shower!

@kountingsheep Hope Feb 1st is alright for you!
@MamaTugboat Congrats on your scan - I hope for a good one just like yours!!

MamaTugboat · January 2014

mmsweeney1 I'll keep my fingers and toes crossed for you!

babypants11 · January 2014

@mdarmetko - that is great to hear about your NT scan! So exciting!

How many weeks/ what fruit are you: 12w5d
How are you feeling (physically/emotionally): good! Still battling fatigue and nausea, but it's definitely easier to take now.
Upcoming appointments or milestones: I had my NT scan on Friday and it went great. Baby was super active and fun to watch. I had my 13 week appt at my OB office today and got a bonus u/s after they had trouble finding the hb with the Doppler.
What's been going down this past week: just the scan!
GTKY: Have you started any baby prepping yet? No way. We are waiting to find out the sex before trying to figure out rooms and furniture (whether we keep DD in her current room or move her to the guest room depends on that).

MamaTugboat · January 2014

mdarmetko Yes it's crazy to see it move but not feel it! Can't wait to feel the first kicks

Lena76 · January 2014

1. Prune-10 weeks, 3 days
2. Feeling- getting over a stomach bug so not so hot. Nauseous, tired and crazy sore boobs!
3. Upcoming appts- since I'm 37, elected to have the maternit21 test done. We've in for that today. Should get results in 10 days- yikes! 12 week appt next Friday- super excited!
4. Past week- just counting the days till my next appt on the 7th. Trying to be positive. It was at my 12 week appt in April the doc discovered my missed miscarriage.

Baby prep- no but I can't wait. If appt next week yields good news then I'm going to get into full swing!

spacedolphin11 · January 2014

How many weeks/ what fruit are you: 13w1d, so peach

How are you feeling (physically/emotionally): Physically I have a cold and that sucks, because I can't take anything good for it while pregnant. I'm still having morning sickness/food aversions and hoping that goes away soon. Emotionally I'm wary of the NT scan coming up - I was the same way with DS. I just can't get super excited about it because I can't forget it's medical purpose and that scares me.

Upcoming appointments or milestones: NT scan this Wednesday morning. I live five minutes from the hospital I'll be delivering at and 15 minutes from my OB, so I was pretty surprised when they told me we'd need to drive to a nearby city to get the NT scan done. I was almost directed to San Francisco (nearly 3 hours travel time) but thankfully got into a place only 45 minutes away. Still, I was pretty floored they wouldn't do it closer by, especially since they're doing the anatomy scan at the local hospital...

What's been going down this past week: Not much. Random MIL overnight visit this weekend kind of took the relaxation out of it, and now I'm exhausted for the week. Plus I'm sick. Fun!

GTKY: Have you started any baby prepping yet? Well, we bought a double stroller super early (it was nearly 50% off and we couldn't resist) but that's it. I'm holding off buying anything clothes-related until we know the sex, since if it's a boy we're already set for a little while, and we already have most of the equipment we need too. I do want to get a new carseat (to go with our new stroller) and a new swing, but we'll worry about that way later. I did pick up some big sibling books for DS but that's about it for baby prep.

mdarmetko · January 2014

@babypants11 - Great news about the NT scan! I love extra ultrasounds.

@bkroxfan003 - Cake decorating sounds like so much fun! Do you make vegan cakes?

@Lena76 - Ugh, it's not fair to have the stomach flu on top of pregnancy nausea. Feel better soon.

@lingchow8655 - Sorry about the headaches and spotting. Hope you start feeling better soon!

@MeganEMcG5 - Glad your appt went well. We are doing the elective sex u/s too!

@mmsweeney1 - Glad you are feeling better.

@MorganElise511 - Ugh! The cancellations are so frustrating. They HAVE to get you an NT scan within a certain time frame, so they better fit you in.

@Notchotchke - Try to think positive thoughts

@spacedolphin11 - That's crazy that you have to travel so far! I really don't understand why.

@tahitiansun - No problem! Glad you appreciate it

Doesn't your toddler understand that mommy needs a nap?! Hahaha

bumpuser10179393 · January 2014

How many weeks/ what fruit are you: 10+6 prune

How are you feeling (physically/emotionally): I'm doing okay. Sunday night I caught a horrible stomach bug and was cramping/diarrhea/vomiting for 2 hours in the middle of the night. I'm slowly getting over it but my stomach is still iffy. Emotionally I'm trying to remain positive but still can't decide when to tell people. Only immediate family and really close friends know at the moment. Since my previous miscarriage was a missed mc I'm trying to convince myself that it'll be okay to tell people at 13+3 even though I won't hear the heartbeat again until 13+6.

Upcoming appointments or milestones: Feb 18th first appointment with our midwife.

What's been going down this past week: we heard the heartbeat aour appointment last Tuesday. He couldn't find it with the doppler but did a quick abdominal ultrasound and found it right away beating at 162.

GTKY: Have you started any baby prepping yet? I've bought a few maternity shirts and a nursing bra. I've also started my cloth diaper stash when I see things on craigslist or on sale online. They are so cute. My sister just had twins a year ago so she is kindly giving us one of everything she has. I don't think we will have to buy much. Maybe a stroller to go with her infant seat.

esmith10 · January 2014

How many weeks/ what fruit are you: 11 weeks-- Lime!

How are you feeling (physically/emotionally): Emotionally I feel so much better after last week's u/s, but the worry still creeps in every now and then. I feel much less nauseous, but even more tired than before (if that's even possible). Also my back has been hurting which isn't fun.

Upcoming appointments or milestones: Next Tuesday, 2/4, is our NT scan and 12 week appt. I'm so so so nervous!

What's been going down this past week: I've been crazy with recitals and concerts for my students (I'm a voice and music teacher). Also, still trying to keep warm in this frigid weather!

GTKY: Have you started any baby prepping yet? I'm not even thinking about it until the second tri, although DH and I have our eye on a glider that we found this weekend.

Soon-To-BeMrs.P · January 2014

NT scan results are in and our risks are super low... no guarantees but we'll trust God!

mdarmetko · January 2014

@esmith10 - I'm so glad you are feeling better!

@linewifekat - I'm so glad you caught the hb on the abdominal u/s. Such an amazing sound!

@mhiester314 - Smart idea to move the bed while you still can.

Allison7 · January 2014

I totally forgot to post last week! I had meant to, but then I got busy at work!!

So I am 10w3d today. Yesterday I had my first appointment with the OB and all seemed to go well. The nurse found the hb right away and it was moving along at 171bpm. I tried this morning with my home doppler, but I couldn't find it. I am not worried about that because I have no idea what I am doing.

Next Tuesday I am scheduled for genetic testing. The hospital we are going to offered either the 1st tri screening with the NT scan or the more accurate blood work (like Mat21 or Verifi), so while I would like to see the baby again, I would rather have a more definite answer.

As to how I am feeling, I am still just really tired. At yesterdays appointment I decided to decline the pap until the second tri (I am still too nervous). Plus, I had the twinges of another cold sore, so we are delaying the flu shot until my next appointment in 4 weeks. I will be in the second tri by then and both the OB and I feel more comfortable waiting for that milestone.

GTKY: We really haven't done any baby prepping yet. We started going through some things and making piles for goodwill, but that is something that we really needed to do regardless. I think we will start to do something once we get next week's test results back (which we would get back two weeks from now). I am thinking we will start small...maybe buy a onesie from both of our alma maters or something. The big stuff like nursery, registries, picking out strollers can wait until after the a/s at 20 weeks.

MandMLeona · January 2014

Wow! There are a lot in this thread. I guess I'm extra emotional. It's making me tear up.

This is my first time joining you.

EDD (if this is your first time on the check in): Aug 19

How many weeks/ what fruit are you: 11 weeks

How are you feeling (physically/emotionally): In limbo...I'm in the window between our baby stopped growing and when we learned about it.

Upcoming appointments or milestones: Feb 10th - first appointment

What's been going down this past week: Just cold and snow. I'm so over winter.

GTKY: Have you started any baby prepping yet? Nope. I'm trying to tell myself I'm waiting for a/s as this will be the first time we find out the sex. We were team green before. In reality, I may loosen up once we get past week 13 when I had a threatened miscarriage with our first and actually miscarried our second.

kraft333 · January 2014

Hey all, I'm new here but do happy this group exists!

EDD: 8/15/14
11w4d, a lovely little lime

How are you feeling (physically/emotionally): Physically ok other than overall fatigue and nausea that seems to be signaling low blood sugar/time to eat. Emotionally pretty anxious, for me anyway. Usually I'm pretty chill but I'm doing battle with all the worst-case scenarios swirling around my head.

Upcoming appointments or milestones: Next appt & NT scan (with new OB!) is scheduled for 2/10, which will be 13w3d. REALLY looking forward to it.

What's been going down this past week: Internal debates. We were planning to tell my folks when we see them the weekend of 2/8-9, but after dealing with insurance red tape all month, could only get an appt for the 10th. The announcement may now depend on my getting my hands on a Doppler, just to be sure. If all goes well, we're telling close friends on V Day.

GTKY: Have you started any baby prepping yet? Nope, waiting to clear the first tri first!

exhibitv · January 2014

How many weeks/ what fruit are you: 13 today!! Peach

How are you feeling (physically/emotionally): Emotionally, feeling great! Physically, I have either gotten a stomach bug or very late on-set SERIOUS MS. It's been a rough few days.

Upcoming appointments or milestones: Next appt is the anatomy scan!

What's been going down this past week: Dealing with being sick.. no bueno.

GTKY: Have you started any baby prepping yet? Not really. We are looking for houses as we hope to have a bigger house for when LO#2 is here, but that's about it.

mdarmetko · January 2014

@Allison7 - Yay, so glad you got the hb!

@exhibitv - Aw, sorry about the stomach bug. Feel better soon.

@JRomeH - Great new about the NT scan!

@kraft333@MandMLeona - Welcome to the board!

Arwen0503 · January 2014

How many weeks/what fruit are you: 13 weeks/ peach

How are you feeling? A lot better, still tired but not sick anymore.

Upcoming Appts/Milestones: just had NT scan on Monday and everything looked good.

What's been going down this week? We just tossed our Christmas tree and made a huge mess of Pine needles in the living room.

Have you started prepping for the baby? Not really I know we have to buy a new car seat because our old one expired but I haven't really thought about it.

Lkat17 · January 2014

Sorry to be so late. I've had a wicked migraine going since Thursday. Appointment went well. The midwife couldn't find the hb on the Doppler, so we had a long, agonizing wait for an u/s. We were rewarded with an image of a baby bouncing all around the screen! Baby was measuring 5 days ahead and everything looked good.

I had my bloodwork for the panorama test that day and I'm impatiently awaiting those results. I'll also be having an ultrasound on the 3rd to measure the nuchal fold. I'm looking forward to getting through the next few weeks and out if first tri!!

I haven't done any baby prepping yet.

amandager99 · January 2014

mdarmetko said:

Welcome to the August ‘14 PgAL Check-In!
This is a weekly check-in for women who are due in the month of August (or thereabouts) and have suffered a previous pregnancy loss. Being pregnant after a loss can produce a mix of emotions. This check-in is intended to provide support while we make our way through each trimester.
If your EDD has changed, please let me know. I try to pay attention to the board and get the latest update, but apologies if I missed out and I'm posting outdated info.
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EDD (if this is your first time on the check in):
How many weeks/ what fruit are you:
How are you feeling (physically/emotionally):
Upcoming appointments or milestones:
What's been going down this past week:
GTKY: Have you started any baby prepping yet?
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@allygirl520 - 8/5/2014 - How did your NT scan go last week?
@almostamissus - 8/28/2014 - Good luck at your appt this week.
@amandager99 - 8/7/2014 - I'm sorry you are going through so much. It seems pretty overwhelming. How are you feeling this week?
@ashx3renee - 8/8/2014 - Congrats on passing your milestone.
@babypants11 - 8/7/2014 - How was your NT scan Friday?
@bamanichole - 8/14/2014 - Welcome to the board!
@bkroxfan003 - 8/21/2014 - Gearing up for the game Sunday?
@bootsandgames - 8/12/2014 - Welcome to the board! So glad you are feeling well since you got to see the little one dancing around!
@buggiewmn - 8/13/2014 - Good luck at your appt Wed!
@caybeh - 8/3/2014 - How did the fb announcement go?
@ChoicesMom - 8/29/2014 - How are things going?
@ColeyJ88 - 8/25/2014 - Will you go in this week to try and pick up the heartbeat?
@Elbug - 8/3/2014 - Did you get your results yet? How did your MW appt go?
@esmith10 - 8/16/2014 - Sorry you had such a tough week last week. Great that you got to see your bean though!
@exhibitv - 8/6/2014 - I'm so happy your NT scan went well and eased your anxieties.
@Familyhugs922 - 8/12/2014 - 2nd tri is knocking on your door. Answer it already!
@ginny5683 - 8/8/2014 - Hi Five! You passed the 12 week mark!
@JRomeH - 7/29/2014 - How did your NT scan go?
@KaleMonster - 8/4/2014 - Good luck at your NT scan this week!
@kountingsheep - 8/24/2014 - Has your sickness let up at all?
@Lena76 - 8/22/2014 - Good luck at your materniT21 next blood draw. FX for great results!
@linewifekat - 8/18/2014 - How did your appt go last Tues?
@Lkat17 - 8/20/2014 - How did your appt go on Thursday?
@lsugirljen - 8/28/2014 - How did your appt go on Wed?
@MamaTugboat - 8/8/2014 - How did your NT scan go?
@mbledsoe06 - 8/21/2014 - How are things going?
@MeganEMcG5 - 8/6/2014 - How was the reunion with your OB?
@megknyc - 8/10/2014 - FX for great results on your MaterniT21 results!
@mhiester314 - 8/7/2014 - Eek, sorry for the drama last week. Yay 2nd tri!
@mmsweeney1 - 8/23/2014 - How are you feeling? Any better than last week?
@MorganElise511 - 8/7/2014 - How did the appt go last week?
@MrsDeo - 8/19/2014 - Good luck at your appt today!
@msutheastdnt - 8/23/2014 - Welcome to the board! Good luck at your appt Thursday!
@muffin87 - 8/9/2014 - How did your appt go last Wed?
@ninthgirl - 8/28/2014 - How are you feeling? Keeping busy?
@Notchotchke - 8/21/2014 - How are you feeling?
@Pink021 - 8/6/2014 - Great appt update! I'm so happy for you!
@Ptarma - 8/23/2014 - How did your NT scan go?
@RamseySD - 8/11/2014 - How did your appt go last week?
@Russiandea12 - 8/10/2014 - How are the dreams coming?
@salsy2012 - 8/4/2014 - Was the fatigue coming? Any sign of the 2nd tri energy yet?
@sarahinthecity10 - 8/7/2014 - Welcome to the board! We are due date buddies!
@SaranJonathan - 7/28/2014 - Glad you're staying with us
@smgarcia15 - 8/3/2014 - FX for a great NT scan today. Have fun seeing the peanut!
@Soon-To-BeMrs.P - 8/4/2014 - How did your NT scan go?
@tahitiansun - 8/18/2014 - How are things going?

amandager99 · January 2014

I am so sorry. My computer is messing up and won't let me post response

Familyhugs922 · January 2014

Hey everyone!! All is fine here....waiting on an appt. next week and officially in all maternity pants.

Have a great week!

megknyc · January 2014

Things are moving along. NT scan, Mat21 - all was well. Mat21 showed at lesat one boy. NT scan lady said its b/g - but i am not taking that one to heart since its so early.

We announced to family and friends this week. That was fun.

As for prepping. My husband is tall - so we went to buybuybaby to test how two infant car sears will work in our car. Not gonna fit! Good thing is we live in NYC and drive maybe every other wknd - so it will be a pain until our lease is up - but husband will have to sit passenger and be scrunched. Not long trips for us in the car - we'd have to borrow one from family in that case.

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