First Trimester Check-in

footprint · July 2014

Welcome to first trimester check-in. This is for those of us who want to stay in the safety of the PgAL board yet still have first tri questions. If you are not tagged in the post, please feel free to join. What do you all consider second trimester? Is it 12, 13, or 14 weeks? I have actually heard all three. FTMs, please feel free to ask any questions you have! Also, does anyone know if the user names are case sensitive?

EDD/Week/Fruit

Worries (rational or irrational)

Appointments scheduled

Upcoming milestones/Loss dates

QoTW: What has been the weirdest part of being pregnant so far?

Roll Call:

@MoreThanSparrows08 Have you noticed more of a bump?

@lorifromwi Have you picked up your foster baby? How are things going?

@wendyld What have you decided about running?

@spazzz333 How was your first appointment?

@dragonfly1809 How did the u/s go? How are you feeling in general?

@Mom2anAngel2 How are things going? Are you second tri, now?

@Samuelismomma How is your bp doing? When do you get results of the Harmony and other blood work?

@mandi195 How are you? How is your friend doing?

@larahouseman Only a few days until your 12 week appt.? How are you feeling?

@Beckyboo71 Have you received any b/w results?

@Tigerlily2015 Have you gone in for Betas?

@Peledreamsofrain How goes your OB search?

@CaraH Is your u/s tomorrow? When will you be released from your RE?

@kefttsc Only two more days until your u/s? How are you feeling?

@maryhr1 Have you made a decision regarding your OB practice? How is your anxiety level? Have you found anything that helps reduce your worry?

@smcniff How was your u/s?

@Danielle0311 How are you doing?

@5099peperk How is the cramping doing?

@jcar2 How are you doing? How is your anxiety level?

@MrsRoy07 How did your first OB appt go?

@racegurl87 How are you doing? Only one week until your u/s?

@msyrs How are you doing?

@chicagojackie How are your progesterone levels? Will you get another u/s on July 18?

If I have skipped over anyone, I apologize. Have a great week ladies!

Edited because I thought someone had posted something and I commented on it on here and then I checked and it wasn't that person and then I felt bad so I took it out and added this run-in sentence.

tigerlily2015 · July 2014

@Footprint - thanks so much for starting this again! I hope your OB appointment last week went well!

EDD/Week/Fruit: 3/20/15/4w4d/poppyseed

Worries (rational or irrational)

First the good news: I did have betas drawn. My first one on 7/10 was 121 (13 dpo) and my next beta on 7/14 was 601. That's a doubling time of ~41.5 hours, which I think is okay. They also tested my progesterone along with the first beta and it was 29.8 ng/mL. That seems good to me, considering I'm not on any kind of progesterone supplement and I wasn't even quite 4 weeks yet. Despite being pretty happy with the numbers, I know I won't feel completely at ease until an ultrasound shows an embryo and heartbeat due to my history.

Appointments scheduled

None yet. My doctor's office told me to schedule an appointment for when I'm 9 - 10 weeks along. I'll be scheduling it shortly, but 9 - 10 weeks is so far away for me!

Upcoming milestones/Loss dates

None in the very near future.

QoTW: What has been the weirdest part of being pregnant so far?

I played tennis with my husband a few days ago and was shocked at how easily I got out of breath. Can I blame that on being pregnant or am I just out of shape?

MoreThanSparrows08 · July 2014

@footprint Thanks for the check-in!!!

EDD/Week/Fruit: 1-25-15/12 weeks/Plum

Worries (rational or irrational) None really. Every now and then I have this small panic moment where I realize this is all real and I'm going to have another baby and have to start all over with the diapers and the late night feedings and all that other stuff that babies bring with them.

Appointments scheduled: Next check-up is at 14 weeks, two weeks from yesterday, on 7/28.

Upcoming milestones/Loss dates: Just my EDD for my twins in less than 3 weeks.

QoTW: What has been the weirdest part of being pregnant so far? The way my m/s has been. With the boys, it was bad from the get go (and back then they didn't offer zofran unless you had been hospitalized for dehydration at least once). This time around, I didn't have anything until 7 weeks, and even then it was once or twice a week, then week 10 it was more often than not, week 11 I couldn't keep anything down for more than 24 hours and was given zofran to ensure I didn't get dehydrated. This week it's been more afternoon/evening sickness, so that's new.

No real bump yet. DH says he can see where baby is because there's a small bloat below where my pants sit, but it's not noticeable to anyone but he and I. I pulled out the few maternity clothes I had kept from the boys, just so I could see what I had and make note as to what I would likely need.

larahouseman · July 2014

@footprint I am SO ready for Monday's appointment. I keep 'catching' myself enjoying this pregnancy and then I remember that I'm not officially out of the woods until that appointment.

As for when the first trimester ends, I sort of think it has more to do with when your doctor sort of gives you the all clear. I'll have that appointment next Monday, at 12w6d and if all goes well will consider myself to be in the second trimester at that point. That being said, next week will be my final post in this first-tri check-in

EDD/Week/Fruit

1/27/15 - 12w - Plum

Worries (rational or irrational)

I'm just working on keeping it together on Monday. I feel so close! But then the fear that it could all be taken away from me bubbles up again.

Appointments scheduled

Monday is my 12 week/end of first-tri appointment.

Upcoming milestones/Loss dates

Passed all my milestones at this point.

QoTW: What has been the weirdest part of being pregnant so far?

I would have to say the food aversions. It never occurred to me I would have aversions to healthy foods, like vegetables. I cannot handle cooked vegetables at all. So weird!

Samuelismomma · July 2014

Edd/ fruit: 1/19/2015 or 1/20/2015 lol they have said both! I'm a lemon or peach if you don't want lemonade!;) haha... Worries/ rational/ irrational: nervous about the cerclage coming up Monday and for harmony results. Dr said should know by the end of week nurse said 10-14 days. Hope the dr is right! Appointments: cerclage Monday. U/s ob appt 8/4/2014 .. Upcoming milestones. Had to blighted ovum's so hb was milestone. But due date of one was 7/20/2014 so that's been on my mind:( but try to stay happy! QOTW: strangest part of pregnancy ! Hmm just sore nipples but not all boob..:D and really not much of appetite..

akleng · July 2014

Hi @footprint! This is my first check-in.

EDD/Week/Fruit: 3.5.15/6w5d/Sweet Pea

Worries (rational or irrational): I literally check for spotting every time I go to the bathroom. I'm trying to stay cautiously optimistic, but will probably have some level of anxiety until the first u/s.

Appointments scheduled: First u/s and OB on 7/29!

Upcoming milestones/Loss dates: My first pg stopped developing between 8 & 9 weeks, which just so happens to be when I'm having my first u/s this time. So it's going to be both an exciting and nerve wrecking appointment.

QoTW: What has been the weirdest part of being pregnant so far? Hmmm my lack of appetite and the fact that I've been having a really hard time sleeping.

CaraH · July 2014

EDD/Week/Fruit

7w3d; blueberry

Worries (rational or irrational)

I'm still having some cramping and lots of abdominal discomfort. I have so much trouble taking it in stride that I actually woke up the other night and thought 'well, that's that then' before I was fully awake. Once I woke up a little, I realized that this was a totally ridiculous reaction. But, it gives you a sense of how hard I find that.

And that's despite increasing pregnancy symptoms and a (previously scheduled) visit with my OB in which she said everything sounded normal and scheduled my appointments for when I get released to her.

Appointments scheduled

Tomorrow is my first ultrasound. I alternate between the above-mentioned freaking out and feeling pretty confident it will be good news. Seriously, I can't be this sick without there being a growing baby, can I?

Upcoming milestones/Loss dates

I'm right in the middle of mine. 7w0d cramping started, 7w1d blood clot, 7w3d ultrasound found no baby. The actual miscarriage came later, but this is the part I've been dreading.

QoTW: What has been the weirdest part of being pregnant so far?
My 4 year old doesn't know that I'm pregnant. Nor does she have any respect for my attempts to obtain privacy in the bathroom. So, more than once I've been hanging over the toilet while she stands in the doorway and tries to get my attention.

@tigerlily2015 - Its really typical to get out of breath even early in pregnancy. I've forgotten exactly why - something to do with the increased blood flow?

@jcar2 - I'm always reading that brown isn't a big deal, but I know its got to be tough. Hang in there.

@racegurl87 - I'm with you on the lack of appetite. I'm not too sick during the day, unless I try to eat anything substantial. And starting around dinner time, I'm really sick, so its been toast, a peach and mint tea for dinner every night. (After I gag my way through finding something reasonable for my kid to eat. I really wish my husband got home earlier!) Last night I couldn't even keep that down.

@footprint - don't forget to tell us how you're doing!

dragonfly1809 · July 2014

@footprint Not only is it awesome of you to run this check-in, but you take the time to acknowledge everyone. You deserve a huge hug.

Thank you for remembering my ultrasound. It went fine - other than the technician who was not very talkative. All is well, growing and measuring right on track with a heart rate of 163.

EDD/Week/Fruit February 5, 2015, 11 weeks tomorrow, last day as a prune (not sure what fruit is next..)

Worries (rational or irrational) The same, the usual...missing my boy, wanting a boy, feeling horrible for feeling torn about gender.I just want a healthy baby, alive, in my arms, to keep forever. I'm constantly worried about about another missed miscarriage - that this is all too good to be true.

Appointments scheduled We had out first midwife appointment yesterday. We're going with what they call "supported midwife care" with my OB as primary caregiver, with the midwives for support and for me and baby once baby is born. My RE suggested this sort of extra support after everything we've been through, he feels we need all the support we can have. Everybody's been wonderful, extremely sympathetic, and very thoughtful. Next OB appointment is the 28th of July.

Upcoming milestones/Loss dates Nothing immediate, but the more we get into summer the more triggers of last summer appear. Last year at this time I was in the home stretch, Finn was still alive and growing inside me, kicking, squirming, entertaining me daily. It's so close and so far away at once, and it hurts.

QoTW: What has been the weirdest part of being pregnant so far? This, my fifth pregnancy, is different than any other. The nausea is so much worse, I've thrown up so many times, I'm medicated, was hospitalized..., this has never happened to me before. I've been nauseated, but not outright sick. I like to think it's this baby's way of saying "hi mom, I'm here" right from the get go. Not complaining

Also - the struggle I'm having with believing is strange. I can't wait for baby to start moving..., that will help make this all real.

footprint · July 2014

tigerlily2015 said:
@Footprint - thanks so much for starting this again! I hope your OB appointment last week went well!

EDD/Week/Fruit: 3/20/15/4w4d/poppyseed

Worries (rational or irrational)
First the good news: I did have betas drawn. My first one on 7/10 was 121 (13 dpo) and my next beta on 7/14 was 601. That's a doubling time of ~41.5 hours, which I think is okay. They also tested my progesterone along with the first beta and it was 29.8 ng/mL. That seems good to me, considering I'm not on any kind of progesterone supplement and I wasn't even quite 4 weeks yet. Despite being pretty happy with the numbers, I know I won't feel completely at ease until an ultrasound shows an embryo and heartbeat due to my history.

Appointments scheduled
None yet. My doctor's office
told me to schedule an appointment for when I'm 9 - 10 weeks along. I'll be scheduling it shortly, but 9 - 10 weeks is so far away for me!

Upcoming milestones/Loss dates
None in the very near future.

QoTW: What has been the weirdest part of being pregnant so far?
I played tennis with my husband a few days ago and was shocked at how easily I got out of breath. Can I blame that on being pregnant or am I just out of shape?

That is a great beta doubling time! Your progesterone seems good, too! I think you can blame breathlessness on pregnancy. The exact same exercises I did two months ago with relative ease now leave me so winded! I feel so embarrassed!

footprint · July 2014

jcar2 said:
EDD/Week/Fruit: 3/3/15, 7 weeks, blueberry

Worries (rational or irrational): I've noticed today that I've had a slightly brownish discharge when I wipe. I hope it's nothing but it certainly has my PgAL brain on overdrive. Twice previously in the last week I thought something was wrong. I keep having this thought that I'm going to have back to back losses. My u/s can't come soon enough

Appointments scheduled: u/s on 7/29 and OB on 8/4

Upcoming milestones/Loss dates: we found out that something was wrong at 9 weeks last time. I'm 2 weeks away from that point so it's getting really nerve wracking.

QoTW: What has been the weirdest part of being pregnant so far? I'm not sure about the weirdest. Maybe the acne or the fact I really don't eat as much as I used to but then that fluctuates too

@footprint thanks for the check-in!

I am sorry about the spotting. Will you speak with your OB or just monitor it? I truly hate that we all can't just enjoy our pregnancies because of previous loss.

tigerlily2015 · July 2014

@jcar2 - I hope you are able to relax despite having a little brown discharge. I'm sure you already know it's old blood and not likely to be a concern, but I know too well how PgAL brain works. Hang in there!

@MoreThanSparrows08 - Your recent morning sickness doesn't sound fun! I hope it eases up soon!

@larahouseman - I hope your appointment on Monday is great! Congratulations on passing all your loss milestones.

@maryhr1 - Congrats on your great ultrasound last week! I hope you're able to be pretty relaxed until your next appointment. Thanks for the information about being more out of breath while growing a little bean. I'm glad it's not just me being really out of shape!

@Samuelismomma - Best wishes for your upcoming cerclage! I hope you get your Harmony test results back soon!

@racegurl87 - Good for you for not being too worried about anything. I hope your upcoming ultrasound is wonderful!

@akleng - I totally understand the checking for spotting thing. Your ultrasound is only a couple weeks away - I hope you get great news and are able to relax more afterwards!

@CaraH - Best wishes for your first ultrasound tomorrow! Thanks for the info about getting out of breath easily. Out of curiosity I Googled it after reading your answer and you're right. The 1st and 3rd trimesters especially put increased demand on the respiratory system.

@dragonfly1809 - I'm sorry about the summertime triggers that cause you pain. I don't really know what to say about that except I'm really sorry and I hope that you're able to do well throughout the next couple months even though I'm sure they may be difficult. Congratulations on a great recent ultrasound!

tigerlily2015 · July 2014

@footprint - Thank you! I was pretty relieved about the HCG and progesterone results. Thanks for making me feel like I'm not the only one struggling with activity or exercises that used to be pretty easy!

footprint · July 2014

MoreThanSparrows08 said:
@footprint Thanks for the check-in!!!

EDD/Week/Fruit: 1-25-15/12 weeks/Plum

Worries (rational or irrational) None really. Every now and then I have this small panic moment where I realize this is all real and I'm going to have another baby and have to start all over with the diapers and the late night feedings and all that other stuff that babies bring with them.

Appointments scheduled: Next check-up is at 14 weeks, two weeks from yesterday, on 7/28.

Upcoming milestones/Loss dates: Just my EDD for my twins in less than 3 weeks.

QoTW: What has been the weirdest part of being pregnant so far? The way my m/s has been. With the boys, it was bad from the get go (and back then they didn't offer zofran unless you had been hospitalized for dehydration at least once). This time around, I didn't have anything until 7 weeks, and even then it was once or twice a week, then week 10 it was more often than not, week 11 I couldn't keep anything down for more than 24 hours and was given zofran to ensure I didn't get dehydrated. This week it's been more afternoon/evening sickness, so that's new.

No real bump yet. DH says he can see where baby is because there's a small bloat below where my pants sit, but it's not
noticeable to anyone but he and I. I pulled out the few maternity clothes I had kept from the boys, just so I could see what I had and make note as to what I would likely need.

I think your moments of panic about the reality of having a baby is something every parent goes through, PgAL or not!

Do you have any a plan for what you are going to do on your twin's EDD? Keeping busy worked for me, but I feel kinda bad I didn't set aside time for reflection or remembrance or something.

footprint · July 2014

larahouseman said:
@footprint I am SO ready for Monday's appointment. I keep 'catching' myself enjoying this pregnancy and then I remember that I'm not officially out of the woods until that appointment.

As for when the first trimester ends, I sort of think it has more to do with when your doctor sort of gives you the all clear. I'll have that appointment next Monday, at 12w6d and if all goes well will consider myself to be in the second trimester at that point. That being said, next week will be my final post in this first-tri check-in

EDD/Week/Fruit
1/27/15 - 12w - Plum

Worries (rational or irrational)
I'm just working on keeping it together on Monday. I feel so close! But then the fear that it could all be taken away from me bubbles up again.

Appointments scheduled
Monday is my 12 week/end of first-tri appointment.

Upcoming milestones/Loss dates
Passed all my milestones at this point.

QoTW: What has been the weirdest part of being pregnant so far?
I would have to say the food aversions. It never occurred to me I would have aversions to healthy foods, like vegetables. I cannot handle cooked vegetables at all. So weird!

I hope that time passes quickly and that Monday is here before you know it! The food aversions are weird! We will miss you at check-in! Please drop by from time to time!

footprint · July 2014

maryhr1 said:
jcar2
(((hugs)))!! You know the drill, the brownish is most likely 'old' blood. Let's get a time machine and fast forward for our apts!!! I've had acne REAL bad ever since we got pg last year. It totally sucks. I haven't been able to find anything to help as of yet. I am on day two of using my OB's recommendation, Sea Breeze, we'll see if that helps any. xoxo

tigerlily2015 You are most likely out of breath from your little bean! They drain the energy out of ya!!

footprint Thanks for the ck in lady!

EDD/Week/Fruit 2/25/14, 7wks 6days, blueberry

Worries (rational or irrational) Better after the U/S last week! Picts of our little stink are on the kitchen cabinet! :x Every irk in my abdomen still makes me a little worried and feel like I need to go to the restroom to make sure there is no spotting. I never had these what I call 'irks' with either of my other two pregnancies, so it's new for me. I am hoping its all just things stretching and moving. PgAL brain has overall settled down - so that's good.

Appointments scheduled OB 8/8, N/T Scan 8/12

Upcoming milestones/Loss dates Passed our first milestone Saturday, or second will be tomorrow. Happy about it, but still will be anxious until our next apts.

QoTW: What has been the weirdest part of being pregnant so far?
My aureolas seem to have enlarged... :-?

Hugs to all who needs them!! xoxo

Yay for your u/s pics and the relief that comes from having them. I get the irks too. I did when I was pg with my son, too. Sometimes it is like a ligament stretching pain and sometimes a uterus expanding pain, and both types are uncomfortable. Are those your dogs? Cutie patooties!

footprint · July 2014

Samuelismomma said:
Edd/ fruit: 1/19/2015 or 1/20/2015 lol they have said both! I'm a lemon or peach if you don't want lemonade!;) haha...
Worries/ rational/ irrational: nervous about the cerclage coming up Monday and for harmony results. Dr said should know by the end of week nurse said 10-14 days. Hope the dr is right!
Appointments: cerclage Monday. U/s ob appt 8/4/2014 ..
Upcoming milestones. Had to blighted ovum's so hb was milestone. But due date of one was 7/20/2014 so that's been on my mind:( but try to stay happy!
QOTW: strangest part of pregnancy ! Hmm just sore nipples but not all boob..:D and really not much of appetite..

I know what a cerclage is, but don't know the procedure for getting one placed. Hopefully it isn't too uncomfortable. Waiting for the Harmony results must be hard, too. Fx they get the results to you soon!

footprint · July 2014

racegurl87 said:
@racegurl87 How are you doing? Only one week until your u/s?
EDD/Week/Fruit 7w2d, a blueberry
Worries (rational or irrational) I haven't really had any worries, I sometimes get frustrated with my puppy because when she comes to lay on me she decides to stand on my boobs (which are really sore) or she'll stand on my stomach which hurts. This pregnancy still feels surreal to me, it still hasn't really sunk in yet that I'm pg. I think once I make it past 9 weeks it'll feel real because I never made it that far.
Appointments scheduled u/s on 7/23, I think that's next Wednesday?
Upcoming milestones/Loss dates I lost my last pg at 9 weeks and we're almost there, so it'll be nice to be past that and out of the first trimester.
QoTW: What has been the weirdest part of being pregnant so far? My appetite, it's been pretty low and I don't really have meals. I kinda snack on things throughout the day (kinda glad that H is deployed because he would not like that). If I eat too much I feel like I'll be sick, but if I don't eat enough I'll feel like I'll get sick.
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I am with you about the snacking throughout the day. If I sit and eat a big meal I feel really nauseous, too. But if I don't eat enough I feel nauseous so it's a real balancing act. How long is your H deployed? I hope the next few weeks pass quickly!

footprint · July 2014

akleng said:
Hi @footprint! This is my first check-in.

EDD/Week/Fruit: 3.5.15/6w5d/Sweet Pea
Worries (rational or irrational): I literally check for spotting every time I go to the bathroom. I'm trying to stay cautiously optimistic, but will probably have some level of anxiety until the first u/s.
Appointments scheduled: First u/s and OB on 7/29!
Upcoming milestones/Loss dates: My first pg stopped developing between 8 & 9 weeks, which just so happens to be when I'm having my first u/s this time. So it's going to be both an exciting and nerve wrecking appointment.
QoTW: What has been the weirdest part of being pregnant so far? Hmmm my lack of appetite and the fact that I've been having a really hard time sleeping.

Welcome to this check-in! In the beginning I constantly checked the TP for blood, but now I probably do only half the time. For me, as I have moved along (albeit slowly) I have worried less and less. Don't get me wrong, I still worry a lot, but it does get less stressful.

footprint · July 2014

CaraH said:
EDD/Week/Fruit
7w3d; blueberry
Worries (rational or irrational)
I'm still having some cramping and lots of abdominal discomfort. I have so much trouble taking it in stride that I actually woke up the other night and thought 'well, that's that then' before I was fully awake. Once I woke up a little, I realized that this was a totally ridiculous reaction. But, it gives you a sense of how hard I find that.

And that's despite increasing pregnancy symptoms and a (previously scheduled) visit with my OB in which she said everything sounded normal and scheduled my appointments for when I get released to her.
Appointments scheduled
Tomorrow is my first ultrasound. I alternate between the above-mentioned freaking out and feeling pretty confident it will be good news. Seriously, I can't be this sick without there being a growing baby, can I?
Upcoming milestones/Loss dates
I'm right in the middle of mine. 7w0d cramping started, 7w1d blood clot, 7w3d ultrasound found no baby. The actual miscarriage came later, but this is the part I've been dreading.
QoTW: What has been the weirdest part of being pregnant so far?
My 4 year old doesn't know that I'm pregnant. Nor does she have any respect for my attempts to obtain privacy in the bathroom. So, more than once I've been hanging over the toilet while she stands in the doorway and tries to get my attention.

@tigerlily2015 - Its really typical to get out of breath even early in pregnancy. I've forgotten exactly why - something to do with the increased blood flow?

@jcar2 - I'm always reading that brown isn't a big deal, but I know its got to be tough. Hang in there.

@racegurl87 - I'm with you on the lack of appetite. I'm not too sick during the day, unless I try to eat anything substantial. And starting around dinner time, I'm really sick, so its been toast, a peach and mint tea for dinner every night. (After I gag my way through finding something reasonable for my kid to eat. I really wish my husband got home earlier!) Last night I
couldn't even keep that down.

@footprint - don't forget to tell us how you're doing!

I hate when I have something weird and I think, that's that then! Ugh. Such negative thinking is exhausting. I suppose it is our way of protecting ourselves from the worst kind of new, but I really want to be happy and worry-free! I am sorry you are at the beginning of your loss milestone. Sending big ((hugs)) your way. Does your four year old still nap?

wendyld · July 2014

EDD/Week/Fruit: 3-5-15/6w5d

Worries (rational or irrational): I worry about everything. Eating, physical activities, every twinge might as well be the beginning of big cramps. There's no turning it off.

Appointments scheduled: My first appt isn't until 7/31. So far away.

Upcoming milestones/Loss dates: We discovered a problem at 7w5d last time, but I've already passed the point where the baby stopped growing and I try to tell myself that I have no reason to think this one isn't growing away in there right now. My D&C was at 9 weeks exactly which is inconveniently when my first appointment is scheduled this time.

QoTW: What has been the weirdest part of being pregnant so far? I'm not sure there's a weirdest part at this point. I hate the keeping it a secret part. We are vacationing with my in-laws this weekend and I really want to tell them, but I know my H will vote to wait.

Thanks for asking about the running. I'm still doing nothing until my first OB appt.

Mom2anAngel2 · July 2014

@footprint‌ - thank you for the wonderful check-in. I am now 13w5d so I guess I am in second tri. I guess I have to say goodbye to this check-in, but I am glad it is here for all of the first tri ladies. I am still avoiding my BMB at this time, but hopefully I will get past my fears at some point.

footprint · July 2014

dragonfly1809 said:
@footprint Not only is it awesome of you to run this check-in, but you take the time to acknowledge everyone. You deserve a huge hug.

Thank you for remembering my ultrasound. It went fine - other than the technician who was not very talkative. All is well, growing and measuring right on track with a heart rate of 163.

EDD/Week/Fruit February 5, 2015, 11 weeks tomorrow, last day as a prune (not sure what fruit is next..)

Worries (rational or irrational) The same, the usual...missing my boy, wanting a boy, feeling horrible for feeling torn about gender.I just want a healthy baby, alive, in my arms, to keep forever. I'm constantly worried about about another missed miscarriage - that this is all too good to be true.

Appointments scheduled We had out first midwife appointment yesterday. We're going with what they call "supported midwife care" with my OB as primary caregiver, with the midwives for support and for me and baby once baby is born. My RE suggested this sort of extra support after everything we've been through, he feels we need all the support we can have. Everybody's been wonderful, extremely sympathetic, and very thoughtful. Next OB appointment is the 28th of July.

Upcoming milestones/Loss dates Nothing immediate, but the more we get into summer the more triggers of last summer appear. Last year at this time I was in the home stretch, Finn was still alive and growing inside me, kicking, squirming, entertaining me daily. It's so close and so far away at once, and it hurts.

QoTW: What has been the weirdest part of being pregnant so far? This, my fifth pregnancy, is different than any other. The nausea is so much worse, I've thrown up so many times, I'm medicated, was hospitalized..., this has never happened to me before. I've been nauseated, but not outright sick. I like to think it's this baby's way of saying "hi mom, I'm here" right from the get go. Not complaining
Also - the struggle I'm having with believing is strange. I can't wait for baby to start moving..., that will help make this all real.
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Thanks for the hugs! I'm glad your ultrasound went well! I don't like when the ultrasound tech's are quiet - too many bad thoughts go through my head. I'm glad your RE suggested supportive midwife care. All the support you have, the better.

I'm sorry you are feeling everything that you are feeling. It sounds really rough.

They say every pregnancy is different. At that has totally been my experience. It's really hard to not complain. This is my third pg and with the first two, I have had no nausea, but this one has been intense at times. I try really hard not to complain, because I am really happy to be pregnant and don't want to take anything for granted, but it gets hard walking around like you are going hurl everywhere. I never throw up though, so at least I have that!

I hope that you are able to deal with the hurt associated with your triggers better (I really wish you didn't hurt at all, but I know that is not possible) as summer rolls on.

footprint · July 2014

wendyld said:
EDD/Week/Fruit: 3-5-15/6w5d

Worries (rational or irrational): I worry about everything. Eating, physical activities, every twinge might as well be the beginning of big cramps. There's no turning it off.

Appointments scheduled: My first appt isn't until 7/31. So far away.

Upcoming milestones/Loss dates: We discovered a problem at 7w5d last time, but I've already passed the point where the baby stopped growing and I try to tell myself that I have no reason to think this one isn't growing away in there right now. My D&C was at 9 weeks exactly which is inconveniently when my first appointment is scheduled this time.

QoTW: What has been the weirdest part of being pregnant so far? I'm not sure there's a weirdest part at this point. I hate the keeping it a secret part. We are vacationing with my in-laws this weekend and I really want to tell them, but I know my H will vote to wait.

Thanks for asking about the running. I'm still doing nothing until my first OB appt.

I can't keep a secret to save my life. That is why we told fairly early. My MMC wasn't discovered until 12w 5days and I knew there was no way I could keep that under wraps. I am sorry about the running, one more thing you enjoy that you have to give up, right?

I am sorry that you are worrying about everything. Is there anyway you can move your OB appt closer?

CaraH · July 2014

@footprint‌ - Does my 4 year old nap? Ha!. She was always difficult about naps, and gave them up altogether almost a year ago. She doesn't even nap when she's sick. I love the weekend, when her Dad is home so I can take a long nap. But, I've at least gotten her to play quietly and let me lie down for a bit most days.

CaraH · July 2014

@Mom2anAngel2‌ - I think you should start a second trimester check in. I'm sure there'd be interest.

footprint · July 2014

AFM

EDD/Week/Fruit: 2/16/2015 9w 1d green olive

Worries (rational or irrational): I worry that I will get to the ultrasound and will be told some awful news. I'm actually really scared of being told that my period is just really, really late and all my pg symptoms were psychosomatic.

Appointments scheduled: my first OB appt went well. My NP said that I feel around nine weeks pregnant when she did the internal. She also told me to not have sex, which I'm on the fence about. I mean, if it was so important to not have sex, why is she just telling me at 8 weeks? Idk. Had an obstetrics blood panel drawn yesterday. They changed my due date from 2/16 to 2/13 but I charted so I know when I ovulated. And my dating u/s is Thursday at noonish.

Upcoming milestones/Loss dates: my EDD was last Friday. I made it through that ok.

QoTW: What has been the weirdest part of being pregnant so far? I have been having middle of the night insomnia which I hate, but I find it so weird because I am so completely exhausted all of the time!

chicagojackie · July 2014

EDD/Week/Fruit 8w2d, EDD 2/23/14, raspberry

Worries (rational or irrational) Just hoping for a great next ultrasound and that baby is OK. If my cervix is short again I can live with that. I already went through the shock of something being wrong with ME and not the baby with DD.

Appointments scheduled Labs on Thursday, Appointment Friday for U/S and full checkup. More progesterone levels now that I'm on a higher (yuck) oral dose of prometrium.

Upcoming milestones/Loss dates My previous loss was at 7w so we are past that. And that baby didn't have good betas and this baby does.

QoTW: What has been the weirdest part of being pregnant so far? Getting big so much faster with the second one. I haven't gained at all but I'm already wearing my maternity clothes for comfort.

@footprint thanks for the checkin

:x :x

chicagojackie · July 2014

@morethansparrows08 I hear you on the starting over again with the baby diapers and the onesies and the all night nursing. I like to complain about DD's toddler issues but she walks, she talks and she goes on the potty (mostly!)...and that is so much easier than the little baby stuff.

@akleng welcome!! yay!!

@Mom2anAngel2 I think that since we don't have a 2T check in and you don't want to be with your BMB that you should stay with us awhile if that's where you feel most comfortable.

kefttsc · July 2014

EDD/Week/Fruit
February 9, 10 weeks 3 days, two prunes

Worries (rational or irrational)
The Doppler has been amazing to have and has alleviated a lot of my stress. Currently, I'm stressing about my diet. Honestly, I just eat what I want to, but I haven't gained any weight and I feel like I should have with twins.

Appointments scheduled
@footprint yes! Two days!! I'm so excited. I can't wait to see them again!! I'm feeling a lot better. Much less nausea, but the exhaustion has kicked it up a notch.

Upcoming milestones/Loss dates
I have passed all of my milestones, which is an amazing feeling. I always repeat to myself that today I am the most pregnant I've ever been.

QoTW: What has been the weirdest part of being pregnant so far?
Even though I'm not any bigger and haven't gained any weight, I can't sleep on my stomach. I feel like there are rocks under my belly. So odd. Like it's getting hard. So strange.
DH asked me today if I liked being pregnant. I said I am a 7 on a scale of 1-10. I love it but it's super strange.

And now, a pic of my dogs. Because they always make me smile. That's all.

footprint · July 2014

chicagojackie said:
EDD/Week/Fruit 8w2d, EDD 2/23/14, raspberry

Worries (rational or irrational) Just hoping for a great next ultrasound and that baby is OK. If my cervix is short again I can live with that. I already went through the shock of something being wrong with ME and not the baby with DD.

Appointments scheduled Labs on Thursday, Appointment Friday for U/S and full checkup. More progesterone levels now that I'm on a higher (yuck) oral dose of prometrium.

Upcoming milestones/Loss dates My previous loss was at 7w so we are past that. And that baby didn't have good betas and this baby does.

QoTW: What has been the weirdest part of being pregnant so far? Getting big so much faster with the second one. I haven't gained at all but I'm already wearing my maternity clothes for comfort.

@footprint thanks for the checkin
:x :x

Sorry about the higher dose of progesterone. I'm glad you passed your loss milestone. That has to feel good! Color me simple, but how could you have a short cervix one pregnancy, but not another? What are the implications of a short cervix? Good luck at Friday's u/s! It sounds like things are going good!

I haven't really gained any weight either but have a huge bump/bloat. No one else can tell I am pregnant, but man I feel like my belly exploded up and out! I thought I would have more time!

lorifromwi · July 2014

Hi ladies! This is a short update since I'm insanely tired being in week 8 and having a three week old preemie in the house since Thursday! Our little A is amazing and wonderful and we were so in love from the very first moment we saw her. I can't believe I only get a week off work.

I'm 8w2d today and had my intial appointment with my OB who will take me through this pregnancy. He's awesome, my friends didn't lie to me! Had an u/s and our little minion is right on track.

I'm too tired to be worried about much...just need to remember to feed myself these days.

wierdest part of this pregnancy is my rotating food aversions, they very hour to hour.

I'm hoping to get back in the loop with you ladies soon, I'm just having problems staying awake these days!!

PS: lesson learned this week...I know why women get 9 months and not 48 hours to have a baby!

hweise85 · July 2014

EDD/Week/Fruit: 3-6-15/6w4d/Sweet Pea

Worries (rational or irrational): That I again, won't make it to the second trimester. All I want to see and hold is my baby. I'm so worried that we'll pass the 8 week milestone on the 31st, but at the end of August, at our 12/13 week ultrasound, we will get bad news

Appointments scheduled: 7/25: 2nd ultrasound (I'll be 7w6d) with my RE & 7/31: 3rd ultrasound (I'll be 8w5d), my OB officially taking over

Upcoming milestones/Loss dates: My first big milestone, is to get past the 7/31 ultrasound (8w5d), I had my miscarriage at 8w2d in March, so if we can get past this, we are off to a good start.

QoTW: What has been the weirdest part of being pregnant so far? Nothing too weird yet, can't get over how random the nausea can be!!!

mandi195 · July 2014

I'm doing pretty well. My friend is actually braving this storm pretty well. She's obviously devastated, but also is so smart about it and knows that there's nothing she could have done, etc. She and her SO are being so incredibly supportive of each other right now. It's truly moving to see the love and strength they have for each other during this horrible time. Thank you for asking about her.

EDD/Week/Fruit 5w4d, appleseed

Worries (rational or irrational) fearful as usual, but watching a dear friend go through a loss has me terrified that I'll be in her shoes sometime soon. I'm trying to keep my positive outlook, and every time I feel like I'm going to vomit from this awful nausea, I thank God. I'm convinced increasing symptoms are always a good sign.

Appointments scheduled first OB appt w/ u/s is Aug 1st. I wish this 2.5 weeks would go fast!

Upcoming milestones/Loss dates EDD for both of my losses are coming next month; and when I make it to 7 weeks (July 26) I'll be further with this little olive than I was with either loss.

QoTW: What has been the weirdest part of being pregnant so far? Honestly, having symptoms. With my son (who turns 8 Friday) I had zero symptoms at all other than my boobs got a little bigger. This time, my boobs are already up about a full cup size, they hurt like hell if I ever take my bra off, and I'm constantly nauseated. That said, I'm not complaining. I like "feeling" pregnant; it is very reassuring after the struggles we've faced in the past.

smcniff · July 2014

Hi ladies! I will be brief this week because our internet is broken so it am limited to mobile.

EDD/Week/Fruit
2/18/15, 9w, olive

Worries (rational or irrational)
Fear of a mmc. My loss was a blighted ovum, but it wasn't discovered until 9w5w.

Appointments scheduled
None in the near future, but I had a wonderful us last week showing a beautiful blob with a HB.

Upcoming milestones/Loss dates
Knowing there is a baby with a HB puts us past our loss milestone.

QoTW: What has been the weirdest part of being pregnant so far? Changes in my body that are so obvious to me and DH, but clearly not to anyone else.

Beckyboo71 · July 2014

@footprint....just got a call about 15 minutes ago that the bllodwork came back, and I need to go tomorrow for genetic counseling. She said it was 1:85 for Down Syndrome. I knew that was a possibility, but my stomach is so upset right now

I am praying for the best...but the waiting game is killing me!

footprint · July 2014

kefttsc said:
EDD/Week/Fruit
February 9, 10 weeks 3 days, two prunes

Worries (rational or irrational)
The Doppler has been amazing to have and has alleviated a lot of my stress. Currently, I'm stressing about my diet. Honestly, I just eat what I want to, but I haven't gained any weight and I feel like I should have with twins.

Appointments scheduled
@footprint yes! Two days!! I'm so excited. I can't wait to see them again!! I'm feeling a lot better. Much less nausea, but the exhaustion has kicked it up a notch.

Upcoming milestones/Loss dates
I have passed all of my milestones, which is an amazing feeling. I always repeat to myself that today I am the most pregnant I've ever been.

QoTW: What has been the weirdest part of being pregnant so far?
Even though I'm not any bigger and haven't gained any weight, I can't sleep on my stomach. I feel like there are rocks under my belly. So odd. Like it's getting hard. So strange.
DH asked me today if I liked being pregnant. I said I am a 7 on a scale of 1-10. I love it but it's super strange.

And now, a pic of my dogs. Because they always make me smile. That's all.

I am so scared for the day that I can't sleep on my stomach! It's my preferred sleeping position! I'm glad you get to see your babies again tomorrow! I like your dogs! They are adorable.

footprint · July 2014

lorifromwi said:
Hi ladies! This is a short update since I'm insanely tired being in week 8 and having a three week old preemie in the house since Thursday! Our little A is amazing and wonderful and we were so in love from the very first moment we saw her. I can't believe I only get a week off work.
I'm 8w2d today and had my intial appointment with my OB who will take me through this pregnancy. He's awesome, my friends didn't lie to me! Had an u/s and our little minion is right on track.
I'm too tired to be worried about much...just need to remember to feed myself these days.
wierdest part of this pregnancy is my rotating food aversions, they very hour to hour.
I'm hoping to get back in the loop with you ladies soon, I'm just having problems staying awake these days!!
PS: lesson learned this week...I know why women get 9 months and not 48 hours to have a baby!

I cannot imagine what you are going through! I am really happy for you and your family. It sounds like things are going well - crazy and hectic, but well. I am happy that you like your OB, too.

footprint · July 2014

hweise85 said:
EDD/Week/Fruit: 3-6-15/6w4d/Sweet Pea

Worries (rational or irrational): That I again, won't make it to the second trimester. All I want to see and hold is my baby. I'm so worried that we'll pass the 8 week milestone on the 31st, but at the end of August, at our 12/13 week ultrasound, we will get bad news

Appointments scheduled: 7/25: 2nd ultrasound (I'll be 7w6d) with my RE & 7/31: 3rd ultrasound (I'll be 8w5d), my OB officially taking over

Upcoming milestones/Loss dates: My first big milestone, is to get past the 7/31 ultrasound (8w5d), I had my miscarriage at 8w2d in March, so if we can get past this, we are off to a good start.

QoTW: What has been the weirdest part of being pregnant so far? Nothing too weird yet, can't get over how random the nausea can be!!!

I'm glad your next ultrasound isn't too far away (easy for me to say). I'm glad you are able to get weekly ultrasounds.

footprint · July 2014

mandi195 said:
I'm doing pretty well. My friend is actually braving this storm pretty well. She's obviously devastated, but also is so smart about it and knows that there's nothing she could have done, etc. She and her SO are being so incredibly supportive of each other right now. It's truly moving to see the love and strength they have for each other during this horrible time. Thank you for asking about her.

EDD/Week/Fruit 5w4d, appleseed

Worries (rational or irrational) fearful as usual, but watching a dear friend go through a loss has me terrified that I'll be in her shoes sometime soon. I'm trying to keep my positive outlook, and every time I feel like I'm going to vomit from this awful nausea, I thank God. I'm convinced increasing symptoms are always a good sign.

Appointments scheduled first OB appt w/ u/s is Aug 1st. I wish this 2.5 weeks would go fast!

Upcoming milestones/Loss dates EDD for both of my losses are coming next month; and when I make it to 7 weeks (July 26) I'll be further with this little olive than I was with either loss.

QoTW: What has been the weirdest part of being pregnant so far? Honestly, having symptoms. With my son (who turns 8 Friday) I had zero symptoms at all other than my boobs got a little bigger. This time, my boobs are already up about a full cup size, they hurt like hell if I ever take my bra off, and I'm constantly nauseated. That said, I'm not complaining. I like "feeling" pregnant; it is very reassuring after the struggles we've faced in the past.

I am sorry that your friend has to go trough a loss and that you have to help her through it. I'm glad she has a supportive SO and such a good friend in you. How are you feeling about your approaching EDDs?

The worst part of my day is taking off my bra! My boobs are so sore and rock hard and hot as all get-out and it really hurts to get my bra off

footprint · July 2014

smcniff said:
Hi ladies! I will be brief this week because our internet is broken so it am limited to mobile.

EDD/Week/Fruit
2/18/15, 9w, olive

Worries (rational or irrational)
Fear of a mmc. My loss was a blighted ovum, but it wasn't discovered until 9w5w.

Appointments scheduled
None in the near future, but I had a wonderful us last week showing a beautiful blob with a HB.

Upcoming milestones/Loss dates
Knowing there is a baby with a HB puts us past our loss milestone.

QoTW: What has been the weirdest part of being pregnant so far? Changes in my body that are so obvious to me and DH, but clearly not to anyone else.

I'm glad your ultrasound went so well! I am so super happy you saw a heartbeat! Having passed your EDD and seen baby's heartbeat, how is your PgAL brain? I am hoping I can enjoy this pregnancy once I pass my milestones, but I'm worried I will have PgAL brain up until delivery.

footprint · July 2014

Beckyboo71 said:
@footprint....just got a call about 15 minutes ago that the bllodwork came back, and I need to go tomorrow for genetic counseling. She said it was 1:85 for Down Syndrome. I knew that was a possibility, but my stomach is so upset right now I am praying for the best...but the waiting game is killing me!

I am so sorry. I don't know much about bloodwork numbers. I am so sorry that these have you worried. Fx crossed that the genetic counseling goes well. 1 in 85, does that require further invasive testing? Sending T&Ps and positive vibes your way. Let me know if I can do anything to make you feel better or help time pass more quickly.

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