Welcome to the PgAL July 2014 Check-In!
This is for ladies who are pregnant after a loss and due in the month of July. Get comfy ladies! I hope we are all here for a nice long time!
Since soon everyone will be finding out what they are having (unless you are team green) I decided to add a new question so that I can update our list!
I am also going to be cleaning house soon, if you haven't replied in the last month I will taking you off the check-in. You can always ask to join later if I removed you in error.
***Please make sure
to leave me your username and EDD if you aren't already on the list below.
Also, make sure to let me know if your EDD changed so I can update the
list. I didn’t get everyone’s EDD last week so double check and let
me know.***
@1982Babies EDD 6/24/14 Team Green
@pantherRN EDD 7/3/14
@hope1017 EDD 7/4/14 Team Blue
@BettyBoop86 EDD 7/5/14 Team Blue
@hopalong1015 EDD 7/7/14 Team Pink
@AnotherDreamer EDD 7/10/14 (Twins) Team Green
@ichabody EDD 7/10/14 Team Green
@JE2249 EDD 7/10/13
@e_cruiz EDD 7/11/14 Team Green
@Qfrump EDD 7/11/14 Team Blue
@SherylA80 EDD 7/11/14 Team Blue
@suzelizabeth EDD 7/11/14 Team Blue
@SweetTamale38 EDD 7/11/14 Team Green
@bluebear1588 EDD 7/13/14
@bunny0711 EDD 7/13/14 Team Pink
@CaitNMatt EDD 7/13/14 Team Blue
@Bpaws EDD 7/15/14
@slensic EDD 7/15/14 Team Blue
@mamabc14 EDD 7/17/14 Team Pink
@Stefaniew26 EDD 7/18/14
@uagirl EDD 7/19/14
@silverlining8d EDD 7/20/14
@AmericanInOz EDD 7/21/14 Team Green
@Erica1110 EDD 7/21/14
@lamarei EDD 7/21/14
@Princezjk EDD 7/21/14
@CoNativegal EDD 7/22/14 Team Blue
@Ashleylcderrick1 EDD 7/24/14 Team Pink
@Shanaynerz EDD 7/24/14 (Twins) Team Purple (1 of each)
@Saritaota614 EDD 7/24/14
@Alysie89 EDD 7/25/14
@LeaLupins EDD 7/25/14 Team Blue
@Tealowl EDD 7/25/14 Team Green
@SuperKim13 EDD 7/28/14 Team Green
@eortman EDD 7/30/14
@NataliasMOM0214 EDD 7/30/14 Team Blue
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How far along are you? What fruit/veggie are you?
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If you’re far enough along, are you having a boy or girl or are you team green? (This is to update the list, so if you’re already on there no need to answer next)
XXXX
How are your symptoms? Getting better? Worse? Any new ones?
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How is PGAL brain treating you? Any T&P requests?
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Any upcoming appointments or milestones you're looking forward to?
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Favorite moment of the week?
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Least favorite moment of the week?
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*~*~*~*GTKY questions:~*~*~*
So let's talk nursery's, are you going to have one? Do have any decorating plans picked out yet and when are you going to start on it?
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Re: ~*~PgAL Check in 3/6~*~
@eortman A/S on Monday how exciting!
@suzelizabeth Good luck at your u/s tomorrow! I hope all is well with LO’s kidney’s.
@Saritaota614 How was your A/S? I hope it helped ease some of your fears.
@Anotherdreamer How is pgal brain treating you this week? I know you are feeling anxious right now.
@e_cruiz How was the A/S? I hope the weather didn’t prevent it from happening.
@superkim13 We missed you last week, hope all is well?
@AmericaninOz Yay for a great A/S! Sorry the pelvic pain is still so bad.
@lealupins How is the house buying going?
@SherylA80 I hope you have a little more energy this week?
@Shanaynerz We missed you last week, hope all is well?
@SweetTamale38 How are you feeling this week?
@CONativeGal How is unemployment going so far?
@BettyBoop86 So glad everything went well with you A/S!
@Qfrump Have you gotten the results from your 3hr yet?
@mamabc14 We missed you last week, hope all is well?
@hopalong1015 How is the cramping/RLP this week?
@lamarei Are you feeling any better this week?
@Princezjk A/S on Monday, very exciting!
@bluebear1588 How was the A/S? Are you beginning to feel more movement this week?
@CaitNMatt Welcome! How was your appointment this week?
@NataliasMOM0214 So glad everything went well with your A/S!
@bunny0711 Is work any better this week? Can you talk to anyone about the stress level?
@Ashleylcderrick1 Welcome! How are your headaches? I hope they are getting better.
@Hope1017 Did you get the results from the A/S? I hope this has helped with pgal brain?
How far along are you? What fruit/veggie are you?
21 weeks, 2 days/ Pomegranate
How are your symptoms? Getting better? Worse? Any new ones?
Doing pretty good this week, just a little heartburn.
How is PGAL brain treating you? Any T&P requests?
Good after a perfect A/S on Tuesday. I think we are even going to pain the nursery this weekend.
Any upcoming appointments or milestones you're looking forward to?
Nothing for a month
Favorite moment of the week?
Seeing our little guy
Least favorite moment of the week?
Still battling a cold that DD was so kind to share with me
*~*~*~*GTKY questions:~*~*~*
So let's talk nursery's, are you going to have one? Do have any decorating plans picked out yet and when are you going to start on it?
Yes he is going to have one. We will paint this weekend, neutral beige color. The bedding is a navy and red plaid from PBK. There will a slight airplane theme to the room but nothing crazy.
11.2011 - DS1
02.2013 - loss at 6 wks
06.2014 - DS2
10.2015 - loss at 12 wks
03.2017 - DD
How far along are you? What fruit/veggie are you? 19 wk. Mango
If you’re far enough along, are you having a boy or girl or are you team green? (This is to update the list, so if you’re already on there no need to answer next)
We will hopefully find out on Monday :-)
How are your symptoms? Getting better? Worse? Any new ones?
OMG, the gas. I can't eat anything healthy without getting terrible gas pain. I might be exaggerating a bit, but beans and raw veggies are out if I don't want to end up in paralyzed with pain on the couch all night. Yikes!
How is PGAL brain treating you? Any T&P requests? Pretty good. I am feeling the baby move pretty regularly and am big time ready for my A/S on Monday so we can start picking a name and working on the nursery!
Any upcoming appointments or milestones you're looking forward to?
A/S Monday at 10:15. You better believe I'll be making a SS AW post about it :-)
Favorite moment of the week?
Having a big boy day with my son yesterday and watching a HS basketball game with both kids & my DH last night
Least favorite moment of the week?
Finding out I didn't get a job I was hoping for and having some unfortunate conference calls
*~*~*~*GTKY questions:~*~*~*
So let's talk nursery's, are you going to have one? Do have any decorating plans picked out yet and when are you going to start on it?
Yes, we'll have a nursery. Even if we are lucky enough to move before this LO arrives, hopefully we'll get a place with at least 3 bedrooms. I'll probably start planning and picking things out Monday afternoon.
How are your symptoms? Getting better? Worse? Any new ones?Every day is better. Today I really had a lot of energy at the gym, but my uterus felt weird and crampy when I was off the elliptical, which made me a bit nervous. But I have felt him throughout the day, so I am trying not to worry.
How is PGAL brain treating you? Any T&P requests?
Every appointment has been great, he is a really happy and healthy, and VERY squirmy little man! I think I will always be a little nervous until he is here, but every day gets better. Honestly, my only T&P is for everyone on this journey to have safe deliveries and good results, because we deserve it!Any upcoming appointments or milestones you're looking forward to?Nope, no appointments until a routine checkup at 23 weeks.
Favorite moment of the week?Seeing my little boy suck his thumb, and swallow and open his mouth on the ultrasound. It looked like he was trying to talk to us!
Least favorite moment of the week?I've had a little insomnia lately, where I am wide awake at 4am, so I get up and surf the web. Then I crawl back in bed at 6:30 when my husband gets up to shower and I feel really guilty!
*~*~*~*GTKY questions:~*~*~*So let's talk nursery's, are you going to have one? Do have any decorating plans picked out yet and when are you going to start on it?We just ordered our crib and dresser, and I have some paint samples I need to slap on the wall. Then we will pick curtains and rugs and I think it will really start coming together. It will be a very gray theme with pops of orange or blue
20 weeks today/ banana!
If you’re far enough along, are you having a boy or girl or are you team green? (This is to update the list, so if you’re already on there no need to answer next)
XXXX
How are your symptoms? Getting better? Worse? Any new ones?
Headaches aren't as frequent... The doctor suggested I drink more caffeine... Which was exciting since I thought I had to stay away from it!
How is PGAL brain treating you? Any T&P requests?
Going good... I had my A/S today and everything looked great which was a huge sigh of relief!
Any upcoming appointments or milestones you're looking forward to?
Nothing for another 4 weeks
Favorite moment of the week?
Getting to see my beautiful baby girl today was amazing. She was so active and doing cute things with her hands. I am overjoyed right now!
Least favorite moment of the week?
Over the weekend I decided to try and skip the B-6 and unisom to see if I was still feeling nauseous... Turns out I still need it for a while longer. I was sick all day Sunday.
*~*~*~*GTKY questions:~*~*~*
So let's talk nursery's, are you going to have one? Do have any decorating plans picked out yet and when are you going to start on it?
We have paint colors picked out and furniture bought. The colors are going to be a pale pink, navy blue, grey and white. We will probably start in the next month or so, after my first baby shower.
Thanks @slensic!
How far along are you? What fruit/veggie are you?
19w6d a mango?
How are your symptoms? Getting better? Worse? Any new ones?
None really. Still get constipated though, boo!
How is PGAL brain treating you? Any T&P requests?
Good! Our A/S went very well and b/w showed no concerns of neural tube defects so I am feeling good.
Any upcoming appointments or milestones you're looking forward to?
Next appt and growth u/s are at the end of the month
Favorite moment of the week?
Finally announcing to people who didn't already know
Least favorite moment of the week?
Nothing really
*~*~*~*GTKY questions:~*~*~*
So let's talk nursery's, are you going to have one? Do have any decorating plans picked out yet and when are you going to start on it?
Baby will be in our 3rd bedroom to start but eventually we will put the two boys in together so we don't plan on doing much decorating for a nursery.
@slensic - Hi! Thanks for thinking of me. Thanks for posting the weekly check-in. You are awesome!
bluebear1588 -- Yikes! I hope everything works out with your sudden move. I'm so sorry to hear you guys have to be uprooted like that. Wishing you the best.
AnotherDreamer - Just out of pure curiosity, as I have never carried twins, how do you know which twin is which?
How far along are you? What fruit/veggie are you?
21 Weeks, pomegranate
How is PGAL brain treating you? Any T&P requests?
I am feeling really nice this week.
Favorite moment of the week?
My daughter and fiance have both been able to feel the baby moving! My son has not had a chance yet, but he keeps trying. Kicks are becoming kicks now -- not just wiggling.
Least favorite moment of the week?
Feeling really stressed over a job deadline.
*~*~*~*GTKY questions:~*~*~*
So let's talk nursery's, are you going to have one? Do have any decorating plans picked out yet and when are you going to start on it?
We are keeping things simple. We just want to get the basics. The hope is that we will be moving to a bigger place, so things are just in limbo right now. Luckily I'm not feeling nesty yet.
Have a great week!!! You are all in my thoughts and prayers that everything continues on smoothly. I'm looking forward to all the celebrations ahead.
How far along are you? What fruit/veggie are you?
19 weeks, Mango!
If you’re far enough along, are you having a boy or girl or are you team green? (This is to update the list, so if you’re already on there no need to answer next)
Already on the list, and now that the A/S is over, we are officially Team Green!
How are your symptoms? Getting better? Worse? Any new ones?
Morning sickness must have missed me and came back for a raging visit last week. Either that or I had a stomach bug...
How is PGAL brain treating you? Any T&P requests?
Had a beautiful anatomy scan on Tuesday and feeling lots of kicks (especially after Mommy eats), so PgAL brain is pretty calm at the moment!
Any upcoming appointments or milestones you're looking forward to?
Monday will be half baked! We are also planning on starting our registry this weekend!
Favorite moment of the week?
Seeing our adorable little nugget again. He or she is so darn cute, rolling around, sucking his or her thumb, I can't believe we really have a whole person in there!!
Least favorite moment of the week?
Probably having to reschedule my anatomy scan a week ago because I was so sick. That or begging DH to go get Gatorade so that at least I would have something to throw up.
*~*~*~*GTKY questions:~*~*~*
So let's talk nursery's, are you going to have one? Do have any decorating plans picked out yet and when are you going to start on it?
We have the room identified and I have lots of ideas for decorating - my pinterest board is out of control. I want the room to have a sweet vintage feel. The walls will be yellow with one accent wall having gray stripes. I have a dresser from my great grandfather which will also be the changing table. I also want to bring in some pops of turquoise for an accent color.
So yeah, I've given it some thought! We will probably get started on it in April.
@superkim13 We missed you last week, hope all is well?
I'm sorry! I meant to check in but probably got distracted by vomiting! I am feeling much better though! I missed you ladies, too!
TTC since October 2012
BFP#1 1/11/13, EDD 9/19/13, M/C at 9wk6dy
BFP#2 11/12/13, DS born 7/28/14!
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Everyone is welcome
22 weeks today!
If you’re far enough along, are you having a boy or girl or are you team green? (This is to update the list, so if you’re already on there no need to answer next)
XXXX
How are your symptoms? Getting better? Worse? Any new ones?
Symptoms good. Not much of anything this week. Oh, except the HIVES! Damn pregnancy + stress = HIVES for this momma to be!
How is PGAL brain treating you? Any T&P requests?
I haven't felt much movement the last week except on the sides. I blame my anterior placenta, but the bumper that lost her baby this week kinda reminds me/us all that it's still possible.
Any upcoming appointments or milestones you're looking forward to?
I have another sono next week to reeval my anterior placenta. Still hard to resist the urge to ask the sono tech to not take a sllloooowwwww scan around the genitals to get my guesses solidified. Oh well, go team green!
Favorite moment of the week?
When my mom told me that my stepdad said I was showing.
Least favorite moment of the week?
HIVES!
*~*~*~*GTKY questions:~*~*~*
So let's talk nursery's, are you going to have one? Do have any decorating plans picked out yet and when are you going to start on it?
Mines pretty much done. I did a Winnie the Pooh theme. Already have a rocker, crib and changing table. And lots of hand me downs.
20 weeks! Officially half baked!
If you’re far enough along, are you having a boy or girl or are you team green? (This is to update the list, so if you’re already on there no need to answer next)
We are team PINK!
How are your symptoms? Getting better? Worse? Any new ones?
Just heartburn. And it's after eating the dumbest things.
How is PGAL brain treating you? Any T&P requests?
Great! My a/s eased all of my fears. Seeing that baby girl moving around and learning that she is healthy has made everything allllll better.
Any upcoming appointments or milestones you're looking forward to?
Really feeling this girl kick. I know she's doing it, it's just this anterior placenta thing that's keeping me from feeling it.
Favorite moment of the week?
Seeing my baby girl!
Least favorite moment of the week?
This blasted snow storm! I'm over it already!
*~*~*~*GTKY questions:~*~*~*
So let's talk nursery's, are you going to have one? Do have any decorating plans picked out yet and when are you going to start on it?
Dh painted the nursery today. We went with a lilac wall and my mom and I are making an owl bedding set. I'm looking forward to working on this project with her!
Sorry I didn't post last week. Meant to but got stupid busy.
How far along are you? What fruit/veggie are you?
20 weeks today, eek! Two bananas! Can't believe I'm half-baked! Well, more I guess since they'll be here sooner hehe...
How are your symptoms? Getting better? Worse? Any new ones?
Better overall. Getting over this nasty cold still so it's hard to tell how I'm really feeling. Had nasty cramp-like feelings all over my belly yesterday and lots of vaginal pressure, but it went away overnight. Still freaked me out!
How is PGAL brain treating you? Any T&P requests?
Ugh been bad. Not feeling the babies too much so I get freaked out. I also get bad cramps off and on and lots of vaginal pressure off and on daily so I get anxious. As I near closer to my loss milestone I get more and more anxious, and as we get our nanny and things in order for them I freak out more, like what if they don't come home?
Any upcoming appointments or milestones you're looking forward to?
Nothing coming up next week. But every week I'm still here is great!
Favorite moment of the week?
Hmm, getting somewhere with the nanny hunt and hitting the halfway mark!
Least favorite moment of the week?
Having my anxiety creep back in.
It's been hard.
*~*~*~*GTKY questions:~*~*~*
So let's talk nursery's, are you going to have one? Do have any decorating plans picked out yet and when are you going to start on it?
We don't really decorate. My girlfriend is an artist though so she was thinking of just doing some clouds or something. We didn't do a theme for DD's room, but the twins' room will turn into the boy's room anyways (the girl and DD will share eventually) and DD's moving into a new room, so she could decorate both rooms maybe and have it be fun!
Awww... the part about their feet being together and kicking each other made me smile. It sounds really cute. Wonder if they will play footsie after they are born.
How far along are you? What fruit/veggie are you?
23 weeks today! Grapefruit.
How are your symptoms? Getting better? Worse? Any new ones?
Breathing is still the same, hard to catch my breath. I've been itchy in my legs and arms and since I scratch I've been opening my skin, is that hives?
How is PGAL brain treating you? Any T&P requests?
More relaxed.
Any upcoming appointments or milestones you're looking forward to?
Getting to the week third trimester starts. 26?
Favorite moment of the week?
Feeling my baby move everyday now. Boy, has he surprised me with some of his kicks lol.
Least favorite moment of the week?
The itchy skin and stressing out about moving this month...still havent found a place yet and my husband leaves for underway next week for 5 weeks.
*~*~*~*GTKY questions:~*~*~*
So let's talk nursery's, are you going to have one? Do have any decorating plans picked out yet and when are you going to start on it?
Unfortunately I won't be having one. I so wish we can just buy our own home so I can nest away. Since this is not case and not a big deal, I'm looking forward to getting my baby's things organized once we move out and buy the crib and all that fun stuff...baby will be sleeping in our room.
How far along are you? What fruit/veggie are you?
Pretend its Sunday then that would make me 22 weeks and a papaya
How are your symptoms? Getting better? Worse? Any new ones?
Doing great more energy. Just the belly is letting me know my baby boy is getting bigger so the stretches are comfy but Im good
How is PGAL brain treating you? Any T&P requests?
Amazing Awesome appointment on the 5th
Heard heartbeat.
Any upcoming appointments or milestones you're looking forward to?
March 28 Ultrsound
Favorite moment of the week?
just the usual i love my family time
Least favorite moment of the week?
the r l p's are a pain in the abs but im okay
*~*~*~*GTKY questions:~*~*~*
So let's talk nursery's, are you going to have one? Do have any decorating plans picked out yet and when are you going to start on it?
His nursery will be his room for life. I'll help him update it as he gets older. You know take out the cutsie stuff for the boyish stuff as he gets older. As of plans for decor, we're going for a jungle/ safari theme just cute animals Neutral tones etc. easier to change out as he gets older.
How far along are you? What fruit/veggie are you?
23w5d Grapefruit
If you’re far enough along, are you having a boy or girl or are you team green? (This is to update the list, so if you’re already on there no need to answer next)
Boy
How are your symptoms? Getting better? Worse? Any new ones?
Zofran Pump has been off for two days. If I make it one more day it is adios for the rest of the pregnancy!!!
Favorite moment of the week?
Doctor scanned me in the office. Baby boy is measuring ahead...Doctor said he has a big belly and a very big nose.
Least favorite moment of the week?
Being told baby boy has a large nose.
*~*~*~*GTKY questions:~*~*~*
So let's talk nursery's, are you going to have one? Do have any decorating plans picked out yet and when are you going to start on it?
I like monkeys. But DH is the one who is decorating....He is so excited
March 2013: First TTC trip to RE, On 1500 mg Metformin, April 2013: PCOS and Endometriosis, May 2013: DH Low volume; Femara 7.5 mg + IUI #1 = BFN, July 2013: Femara 7.5 mg + IUI #2 = BFN, August 2013: Femara 7.5 mg (X5) + Bravelle (X7) + Ovidrel + IUI #3 + Endometrin = BFP MC at 5w3d,
October 2013: Follistim (X14) + Ovidrel + IUI #4 + Endometrin =BFP!!!