First Tri Check-in (8/5)

footprint · August 2014

Welcome to first tri 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. For those who returned to TTCAL this week, we are so, so sorry for your losses. Hugs to those that need them. If you aren't tagged in this post, please feel free to join!

EDD/Week/Fruit

Worries (rational or irrational)

Appointments scheduled

Upcoming milestones/Loss dates

QoTW: Do you have a TV show that you watch that you are embarrassed about?

Roll Call (based on who answered last week):

@maryhr1 Have you made any decision regarding switching OB practices? How is the Doppler treating you?

@amanda33758 How did your first u/s go?

@dragonfly1809 All set for your trip? How long are you gone for?

@mandi195 How was your first u/s and OB appointment?

@MoreThanSparrows08 How did your appointment go last week? Did you end up getting an u/s?

@hweise85 How did your first prenatal OB appointment go?

@sugarpeas79 How is your PgAL brain treating you?

@akleng What did you find out about insurance coverage and the NT scan?

@jcar2 Are your worries still decreasing?

@racegurl87 How did your 10 week appointment go?

@tigerlily2015 Have you spoke with your OB about your HcG and progesterone levels?

@katecorum How are the ninjas doing?

@wendyld How are you doing? Have you been able to maintain a positive outlook?

@msyrs Did you get your blood results?

@Peledreamsofrain What a week for you! Congrats again on the fantastic news. Are you still spotting at all?

@KateLM Did you get beta results? Are you able to remain positive about things or are you struggling?

@TMaggie0424 I hope your scan next week brings more positive news. How is the emotional roller coaster? You holding up okay?

@maisonduchoco2 how is you m/s? Not too long until your first appointment!

@nohalo21 How are you doing? Any bw results? How did the consult with the MFM go?

@MrsRoy07 How did your u/s go?

@asouza100 How are you doing? Excited about your appointment on Monday?

footprint · August 2014

EDD/Week/Fruit

Feb 16 2015, Week 12, No idea what fruit

Worries (rational or irrational)

Just the normal irrational PgAL brain. I find myself grabbing my boobs all the time to make sure they still hurt.

Appointments scheduled

Thurs Aug 7 with NP.

Upcoming milestones/Loss dates

Saturday will be 12w 5d when our MMC was detected

QoTW: Do you have a TV show that you watch that you are embarrassed about?
Most of the reality shows on Bravo

It is crap tv and i am addicted!

ngolimento · August 2014

Thanks for running the check in, @footprint‌ ! My bleeding has stopped! Yay!

EDD/Week/Fruit:

Week 8, raspberry

Worries (rational or irrational):

I feel fat and hideous, and now I have anxiety about my body image. I can't get the bloat under control, most of my clothes don't fit, and I don't want to have sex at all as a result. It's dumb, but I can't wait to announce so I can be like "I'm not fat, I'm pregnant!"

Appointments scheduled:

Next OB appt scheduled for 9/04. I had to switch docs because I found out my old one (same doc who refused to see me when I was bleeding) scheduled a genetic test via telling me they were scheduling my second tri ultrasound. Jerks.

Upcoming milestones/Loss dates

My last loss was at 8 weeks, so if I get to week 9, I am officially past my milestone. It's intimidating as heck.

QoTW: Do you have a TV show that you watch that you are embarrassed about?

I love a really campy show from the 90s called Forever Knight. Yes it's awful, no I will never stop loving it.

amanda33758 · August 2014

@footprint‌ Thanks for the checkin! My u/s went great! I was so nervous yesterday I didn't know if I was going to throw up or poop myself. Beautiful heart beat of 123. The tech was amazing she talked to me the whole time.

EDD/Week/Fruit: still 3/21/15! 7w3d blueberry

Worries (rational or irrational) hmm now that I'm settling into pregnancy I'm noticing more that my symptoms are more mild. Scared me at first but I am learning it's okay to have mild symptoms

Appointments scheduled first OB is 8/11

Upcoming milestones/Loss dates I just want to make it through the the next five weeks that's all really

QoTW: Do you have a TV show that you watch that you are embarrassed about? I love watching honey boo boo!!

MoreThanSparrows08 · August 2014

Hey @footprint! Thanks for checking in! Question - since I'm now well into 2nd tri, should I still be checking in here? I certainly don't mind being involved, but I don't know if it bothers anyone else. Also, I still check my boobs daily to see if they still hurt!!! LOL

EDD/Week/Fruit 1.25.15 15 weeks +3 - Navel Orange (YUCK)

Worries (rational or irrational) No real worries this week aside from our budget. DH took 4 days off work a couple weeks ago to go to church camp as a leader with our church, and that's really thrown our budget out of whack... everything should get back to normal this week when we both get paid, but it's seriously stressing me out.

Appointments scheduled 8/26 and A/S on 9/4

Upcoming milestones/Loss dates EDD for the twins was Sunday. I was actually so busy that day that I didn't remember to do anything for them - I'm not even sure I thought about them, and that hurts my heart.

QoTW: Do you have a TV show that you watch that you are embarrassed about? I actually really enjoyed Gossip Girl, but DH didn't like it and asked me not to watch it, so I stopped. I watch Heartland, Hart of Dixie and Switched at Birth, all of which are teen shows (at least in my opinion), but I enjoy them anyway.

@MoreThanSparrows08 How did your appointment go last week? Did you end up getting an u/s?

Appt. went well - no u/s, but we did hear the hb - 147 this week (down from 185 in week 10). The more I see my doc, the more I like her. She spent time talking to me about the different testing options and how I'm feeling and if I had any questions. She's also always very upbeat, and she dresses super cute!

hweise85 · August 2014

@footprint My First OB appt went fabulous! Baby measured 8w2d, which was exactly when we miscarried the last time, but only this time, the baby had a heart rate of 180! We measured a couple of days behind, but she said as long as it's not 5 days or more, everything is fine. Even got to hear it surprisingly as well. Dr described it as "robust" and didn't seem concerned at all about another MMC.

EDD/Week/Fruit- 3-8-15/ 9 weeks / Green Olive/Grape

Worries (rational or irrational) - now it's just making it past the first trimester! Only a few more weeks to go, Still have that fear of Miscarrying, even though everything looks great.

Appointments scheduled - Aug 28th @ 8am, for the NT Scan, we get to see our baby again, hoping that it's growing how it should! I'm picking up my dad at the airport a few hours after the appointment, so I'm hoping it goes well and we have a great weekend

Upcoming milestones/Loss dates - We passed our first milestone last week, now our next one is August 28th! Not having an ultrasound inbetween now and then is torture!

QoTW: Do you have a TV show that you watch that you are embarrassed about? - Keeping up with the Kardashians and Party Down South

tigerlily2015 · August 2014

@footprint - thanks for the check-in once again! I'm totally with you on the grabbing my boobs thing. I keep fearing I'm going to get caught by a co-worker although I am discreet about it at work. I'm sorry about your upcoming loss milestone. I'll be thinking of you.

EDD/Week/Fruit

3/20/14 - 7w4d - not sure about the fruit

Worries (rational or irrational)

AW warning. I had a scare last week with betas. Last Tuesday I got a beta of 32,037 at 6w4d. I was really happy about the number. I chose to get a follow-up beta on Thursday even though I didn't know exactly how doubling worked when the betas were that high. It ended up being a big mistake. Thursday's beta was 36,515. In two days it had only gone up ~4,500. I was devastated thinking this was probably another blighted ovum or miscarriage and soon my HCG would start decreasing. I insisted on getting another beta on Saturday. The results from that beta were 64,161! So overall they are rising great. I am hoping that the Tues - Thurs beta was just a weird fluke.

Appointments scheduled

Due to my beta scare, I am going in for an ultrasound this Thursday when I'll be 7w6d! Only two days to wait. I am nervous but also excited and just trying to be as calm and positive as I can be until Thursday.

Upcoming milestones/Loss dates

My previous loss was detected at 8w2d, so I'm getting pretty close. It was a blighted ovum, so if we see a little peanut with a heartbeat this Thursday, that will be more development than last time.

QoTW: Do you have a TV show that you watch that you are embarrassed about?

Yes! My sister and I watch the Bachelor and Bachelorette together. We think the antics are ridiculous but somehow get caught up in it.

lorifromwi · August 2014

EDD/Week/Fruit: 2/22/15, 11w, Lime

Worries (rational or irrational): just some pre-appointment jitters as I'm a week out...but no serious PgAL brain thankfully!

Appointments scheduled: I go for my 12w next Tuesday. DH and I are excited to get to hear the HB on the doppler. DH missed the u/s appointment at 8w, so he's ready for another update.

Upcoming milestones/Loss dates: thankfully we are past these...hoping for no new ones!

QoTW: Do you have a TV show that you watch that you are embarrassed about? Since we got rid of cable, I don't really have too many shows that I watch. I am a bit of a Golden Girls junkie, but I'm not embarrassed about that!!

@footprint - I'm a boob grabber too. If I don't actively notice them hurting, I will grab one just to be sure they are still tender. Maybe I should let the DH do it since they are otherwise off limits right now!

@Peledreamsofrain - hang in there, I was at the same point at 8w. The bloat has since gone down for me! Although, yesterday I was telling a friend that I just want to "look pregnant" already, because right now I just feel like I'm fatter. If that's the worst of my worries though, I'll take it!

Both of you have big weeks to get past your loss milestones! I will be thinking good thoughts for you both and hoping that your PgAL brains don't get the best of you this week.

dragonfly1809 · August 2014

Can I still participate? I'm technically not in the first trimester anymore (YAY), but I don't have anywhere else to go...

Thanks @footprint for still including me

EDD/Week/Fruit

February 5, 2015, week 13.6, nearly a lemon

Worries (rational or irrational)

Worried about everything, talking myself down every day. I can't feel anything yet, haven't had much luck with the Doppler, wishing I could know what's going on in there.

Appointments scheduled

Nothing until the 28th of August.

Upcoming milestones/Loss dates

September, September, September..., it was always my favourite month. I felt so lucky to have a September baby. I still feel lucky to have a September baby - my angel baby. Not sure what the month will bring this year....Very emotional already.

QoTW: Do you have a TV show that you watch that you are embarrassed about?

I lost a few brain cells watching The Hills this past winter. More embarrassingly - I *bought* the series on iTunes to be able to watch it. *hangs brainless head in shame*

I leave for Australia on Thursday - just starting to pack. So far my carry-on(s) are stuffed full of yarn so I can crochet cute hats during the 30 or so hours of travel ahead of me. I'll be updating with lots of photos on Instagram and Twitter - PM me if you want to follow

Hugs to you @footprint for your upcoming milestone. We learned of our MMC at 11.6 days in 2010

Not a good day to remember. Wishing you strength this week. xo

tigerlily2015 · August 2014

@Peledreamsofrain - I'm so happy your bleeding has stopped! I hear you on feeling hideous. I have such little energy after work that my normal fitness routine has gone out the window and I feel like a fat couch potato. Best wishes as you pass your loss milestone this week. I'll be sending positive vibes your way!

@amanda33758 - Congrats on a great ultrasound! My symptoms seem to fluctuate and it can be really scary. I, too, am learning to be okay with having mild symptoms and I keep reminding myself that fewer symptoms don't mean a pregnancy is doomed.

@MoreThanSparrows08 - That's awesome that you like your doctor! I like doctors who are willing to spend time conversing and answering questions rather than getting in and out of the exam room in a few minutes. It sounds like you have a great one! Yay for hearing the heartbeat!

@hweise85 - Congrats on a great OB appointment and ultrasound! From what I know, that's a really great heart rate! I'm so glad everything is going wonderfully for you and I hope you are able to relax these next few weeks before your NT scan.

ETA: Sorry, I just saw that more people posted while I was drafting this response. I'm at work so I don't have tons of time right now but I'll read later and be sending positive vibes to everyone!

mandi195 · August 2014

@footprint Appt went perfectly! Baby was measuring 2 days ahead with a great, strong heartbeat!

EDD/Week/Fruit 3/14/15 8w3d, Raspberry

Worries (rational or irrational) Most have gone away, just lots of fx that everything is perfect at the 12 week u/s

Appointments scheduled next appt is 12w (well, 11w4d). If all goes smooth then, we'll be telling our kids (and the world) that we're pregnant.

Upcoming milestones/Loss dates This month is the EDD for both of my losses. I'm keeping my spirits up and not focusing on the sad.

QoTW: Do you have a TV show that you watch that you are embarrassed about? Dance moms.... there, I said it. (and DH watches with me!)

footprint · August 2014

Peledreamsofrain said:

Thanks for running the check in, @footprint‌ ! My bleeding has stopped! Yay! EDD/Week/Fruit: Week 8, raspberry Worries (rational or irrational): I feel fat and hideous, and now I have anxiety about my body image. I can't get the bloat under control, most of my clothes don't fit, and I don't want to have sex at all as a result. It's dumb, but I can't wait to announce so I can be like "I'm not fat, I'm pregnant!" Appointments scheduled: Next OB appt scheduled for 9/04. I had to switch docs because I found out my old one (same doc who refused to see me when I was bleeding) scheduled a genetic test via telling me they were scheduling my second tri ultrasound. Jerks. Upcoming milestones/Loss dates My last loss was at 8 weeks, so if I get to week 9, I am officially past my milestone. It's intimidating as heck. QoTW: Do you have a TV show that you watch that you are embarrassed about? I love a really campy show from the 90s called Forever Knight. Yes it's awful, no I will never stop loving it.

Yay for your bleeding stopping!!! You have had a hell of a first trimester! I am glad you switched OBs. I have no idea what Forever Knight is. I don't think I have ever heard of it.

footprint · August 2014

Hooray for that great heart rate! Isn't it just the best thing to see, ever?

amanda33758 said:

@footprint‌ Thanks for the checkin! My u/s went great! I was so nervous yesterday I didn't know if I was going to throw up or poop myself. Beautiful heart beat of 123. The tech was amazing she talked to me the whole time. EDD/Week/Fruit: still 3/21/15! 7w3d blueberry Worries (rational or irrational) hmm now that I'm settling into pregnancy I'm noticing more that my symptoms are more mild. Scared me at first but I am learning it's okay to have mild symptoms Appointments scheduled first OB is 8/11 Upcoming milestones/Loss dates I just want to make it through the the next five weeks that's all really QoTW: Do you have a TV show that you watch that you are embarrassed about? I love watching honey boo boo!!

footprint · August 2014

MoreThanSparrows08 said:

Hey @footprint! Thanks for checking in! Question - since I'm now well into 2nd tri, should I still be checking in here? I certainly don't mind being involved, but I don't know if it bothers anyone else. Also, I still check my boobs daily to see if they still hurt!!! LOL

EDD/Week/Fruit 1.25.15 15 weeks +3 - Navel Orange (YUCK)

Worries (rational or irrational) No real worries this week aside from our budget. DH took 4 days off work a couple weeks ago to go to church camp as a leader with our church, and that's really thrown our budget out of whack... everything should get back to normal this week when we both get paid, but it's seriously stressing me out.

Appointments scheduled 8/26 and A/S on 9/4

Upcoming milestones/Loss dates EDD for the twins was Sunday. I was actually so busy that day that I didn't remember to do anything for them - I'm not even sure I thought about them, and that hurts my heart.

QoTW: Do you have a TV show that you watch that you are embarrassed about? I actually really enjoyed Gossip Girl, but DH didn't like it and asked me not to watch it, so I stopped. I watch Heartland, Hart of Dixie and Switched at Birth, all of which are teen shows (at least in my opinion), but I enjoy them anyway.

@MoreThanSparrows08 How did your appointment go last week? Did you end up getting an u/s?
Appt. went well - no u/s, but we did hear the hb - 147 this week (down from 185 in week 10). The more I see my doc, the more I like her. She spent time talking to me about the different testing options and how I'm feeling and if I had any questions. She's also always very upbeat, and she dresses super cute!

I am not sure what the other women think, but I am happy to have you here as long as you like! I'm glad you like your OB! It's nice that she talks and listens to you -- so super important to me. I'm sorry about the twin's EDD passing without notice. That has to be hard.

footprint · August 2014

hweise85 said:

@footprint My First OB appt went fabulous! Baby measured 8w2d, which was exactly when we miscarried the last time, but only this time, the baby had a heart rate of 180! We measured a couple of days behind, but she said as long as it's not 5 days or more, everything is fine. Even got to hear it surprisingly as well. Dr described it as "robust" and didn't seem concerned at all about another MMC.

EDD/Week/Fruit- 3-8-15/ 9 weeks / Green Olive/Grape

Worries (rational or irrational) - now it's just making it past the first trimester! Only a few more weeks to go, Still have that fear of Miscarrying, even though everything looks great.

Appointments scheduled - Aug 28th @ 8am, for the NT Scan, we get to see our baby again, hoping that it's growing how it should! I'm picking up my dad at the airport a few hours after the appointment, so I'm hoping it goes well and we have a great weekend

Upcoming milestones/Loss dates - We passed our first milestone last week, now our next one is August 28th! Not having an ultrasound inbetween now and then is torture!

QoTW: Do you have a TV show that you watch that you are embarrassed about? - Keeping up with the Kardashians and Party Down South

So happy for a great appointment! What a great heart rate, too! I hope time flies before your next u/s! I was just thinking of that show Party Down South (I think). I watched the first two episodes and then just forgot about it. That's the one on MTV?

footprint · August 2014

tigerlily2015 said:

@footprint - thanks for the check-in once again! I'm totally with you on the grabbing my boobs thing. I keep fearing I'm going to get caught by a co-worker although I am discreet about it at work. I'm sorry about your upcoming loss milestone. I'll be thinking of you.

EDD/Week/Fruit
3/20/14 - 7w4d - not sure about the fruit

Worries (rational or irrational)
AW warning. I had a scare last week with betas. Last Tuesday I got a beta of 32,037 at 6w4d. I was really happy about the number. I chose to get a follow-up beta on Thursday even though I didn't know exactly how doubling worked when the betas were that high. It ended up being a big mistake. Thursday's beta was 36,515. In two days it had only gone up ~4,500. I was devastated thinking this was probably another blighted ovum or miscarriage and soon my HCG would start decreasing. I insisted on getting another beta on Saturday. The results from that beta were 64,161! So overall they are rising great. I am hoping that the Tues - Thurs beta was just a weird fluke.

Appointments scheduled
Due to my beta scare, I am going in for an ultrasound this Thursday when I'll be 7w6d! Only two days to wait. I am nervous but also excited and just trying to be as calm and positive as I can be until Thursday.

Upcoming milestones/Loss dates
My previous loss was detected at 8w2d, so I'm getting pretty close. It was a blighted ovum, so if we see a little peanut with a heartbeat this Thursday, that will be more development than last time.

QoTW: Do you have a TV show that you watch that you are embarrassed about?
Yes! My sister and I watch the Bachelor and Bachelorette together. We think the antics are ridiculous but somehow get caught up in it.

I am sorry about the beta scare! What did your doctor say about the the 4k rise? I'm glad that you did get to see it double and that you get an u/s sooner because of it! Fx that everything goes awesomely on Thursday!

footprint · August 2014

racegurl87 said:

@racegurl87 How did your 10 week appointment go? My appt went really well. It was just the family history, the pelvic/pap, blood work, and finding the hb on the doppler. I wasn't sure I'd get to hear anything, but it was strong at 160-170bpm. The NP even let me record it so I could send it to H.

EDD/Week/Fruit 10w2d, a prune

Worries (rational or irrational) I'm okay right now. I'm a little worried for my flight to Germany on Saturday. The last time I had a long flight I slept for most of it. My dr told me to make sure to move around, so I'm nervous I won't move enough.

Appointments scheduled 15w appt on September 8th

Upcoming milestones/Loss dates I'm officially past my loss milestone, so now I'm trying to just enjoy being pregnant.

QoTW: Do you have a TV show that you watch that you are embarrassed about?
Um..... I definitely love watching the dumb reality shows like Teen Mom....

Enjoy Germany! It is too bad that won't be able to sleep for your long flight, but it is important to stretch your legs (and follow doctor's advice). I am happy that you could hear the heartbeat on the Doppler so early. I am panicking a bit about my appointment on Thursday, that it may be too early, but I am 12 weeks, so hopefully they will find it!

footprint · August 2014

lorifromwi said:

EDD/Week/Fruit: 2/22/15, 11w, Lime

Worries (rational or irrational): just some pre-appointment jitters as I'm a week out...but no serious PgAL brain thankfully!

Appointments scheduled: I go for my 12w next Tuesday. DH and I are excited to get to hear the HB on the doppler. DH missed the u/s appointment at 8w, so he's ready for another update.

Upcoming milestones/Loss dates: thankfully we are past these...hoping for no new ones!

QoTW: Do you have a TV show that you watch that you are embarrassed about? Since we got rid of cable, I don't really have too many shows that I watch. I am a bit of a Golden Girls junkie, but I'm not embarrassed about that!!

@footprint - I'm a boob grabber too. If I don't actively notice them hurting, I will grab one just to be sure they are still tender. Maybe I should let the DH do it since they are otherwise off limits right now!
@Peledreamsofrain - hang in there, I was at the same point at 8w. The bloat has since gone down for me! Although, yesterday I was telling a friend that I just want to "look pregnant" already, because right now I just feel like I'm fatter. If that's the worst of my worries though, I'll take it!
Both of you have big weeks to get past your loss milestones! I will be thinking good thoughts for you both and hoping that your PgAL brains don't get the best of you this week.

Yeah, never be embarrassed about watching the Golden Girls. They wear some role models, indeed. I hope your 12 week appointment goes well!

footprint · August 2014

dragonfly1809 said:

Can I still participate? I'm technically not in the first trimester anymore (YAY), but I don't have anywhere else to go...
Thanks @footprint for still including me

EDD/Week/Fruit
February 5, 2015, week 13.6, nearly a lemon

Worries (rational or irrational)
Worried about everything, talking myself down every day. I can't feel anything yet, haven't had much luck with the Doppler, wishing I could know what's going on in there.

Appointments scheduled
Nothing until the 28th of August.

Upcoming milestones/Loss dates
September, September, September..., it was always my favourite month. I felt so lucky to have a September baby. I still feel lucky to have a September baby - my angel baby. Not sure what the month will bring this year....Very emotional already.

QoTW: Do you have a TV show that you watch that you are embarrassed about?
I lost a few brain cells watching The Hills this past winter. More embarrassingly - I *bought* the series on iTunes to be able to watch it. *hangs brainless head in shame*

I leave for Australia on Thursday - just starting to pack. So far my carry-on(s) are stuffed full of yarn so I can crochet cute hats during the 30 or so hours of travel ahead of me. I'll be updating with lots of photos on Instagram and Twitter - PM me if you want to follow

Hugs to you @footprint for your upcoming milestone. We learned of our MMC at 11.6 days in 2010 Not a good day to remember. Wishing you strength this week. xo

I vote people stay in the first tri check in as long as they want. I meant to say that I loved the hat that you crocheted! That is gorgeous. Yea for Australia (and pizza). Thank you for wishing me strength, I am feeling better about it, not great, but better. I most sincerely hope that the anticipation of September is worse than actually living through it for you. Godspeed!

footprint · August 2014

mandi195 said:

@footprint Appt went perfectly! Baby was measuring 2 days ahead with a great, strong heartbeat!

EDD/Week/Fruit 3/14/15 8w3d, Raspberry

Worries (rational or irrational) Most have gone away, just lots of fx that everything is perfect at the 12 week u/s

Appointments scheduled next appt is 12w (well, 11w4d). If all goes smooth then, we'll be telling our kids (and the world) that we're pregnant.

Upcoming milestones/Loss dates This month is the EDD for both of my losses. I'm keeping my spirits up and not focusing on the sad.

QoTW: Do you have a TV show that you watch that you are embarrassed about? Dance moms.... there, I said it. (and DH watches with me!)

So happy that your appointment went so well and that baby is measuring ahead! It seems like you have a good plan for the month ahead.

I don't know if you have watched Dance Moms for a few seasons, but there used to be a woman on there who called herself "Black Patsy." Someone I am very close with works with her and I guess she is fucking crazy.

footprint · August 2014

TMaggie0424 said:

EDD/Week/Fruit 6 weeks 3 days. New EDD 3/28. Worries (rational or irrational) Not seeing a hb at next scan Appointments scheduled 3/8 u/s and appt Upcoming milestones/Loss dates. Still a long ways to go til 12 weeks QoTW: Do you have a TV show that you watch that you are embarrassed about? The Bachelor and Bachelorette are my guilty pleasure shows. BTW - if any of you just finished watching Andi's season, I think she made a huge mistake with Josh! How can you get engaged to someone who failed a lie detector 3 times and choose to ignore it! Also I'm going to start watching Bachelor in Paradise only because I love Marquel and I hopes he finds love!

I just realized your D is a month older than my S. It's a fun age, isn't it? What a crazy week for you. I am so, so happy that you got great news. When is your u/s and appointment scheduled? I will send so many T&Ps and positive u/s scan vibes your way! I haven't watched the Bachelor so I can't talk to you about it.

footprint · August 2014

maryhr1 said:

@footprint Thanks for the check in love!
EDD/Week/Fruit 2/25/15, 10wks 6days, prune

Worries (rational or irrational) Anxious for my OB apt this Friday @ 2:15. PgAL brain is creeping in a little more with each minute...what if I'm having another MMC...

Appointments scheduled This Friday OB @ 2:15...hope SO SO SO much she can find our LO w/ their Doppler. I'll be 11wks 2days. And our NT Scan is next Tues @ 8:15am. I hope so much I have all positive news to report next week!

Upcoming milestones/Loss dates We have unofficially passed both of our loss milestones. It will be official when I can hear and see LO at our apts.

QoTW: Do you have a TV show that you watch that you are embarrassed about?
I don't think I'm embarrassed about any...:-??

@maryhr1 Have you made any decision regarding switching OB practices? How is the Doppler treating you? I haven't.'ve been so busy w/ my executrix duties that I haven't called anywhere. We'll see how they do this Friday! I haven't been able to find LO's HB w/ the doppler yet. I think I've found the placenta - from what I've read/watched on You Tube. Super strong/loud down from my belly button and a tad to the right. ??? Hopefully the Dr. will find LO Friday. FX FX FX :-bd

You win the internet. Your gifs a re awesome! I keep thinking that I should learn how to put gifs in, but every time I learn something, I forget something else, so I have decided to never learn anything again. What I have read about the Doppler is that at the beginning of your pregnancy you find the hr near your pubic hair line, which is a lot lower than most people think. Idk if you tried this but I thought I would pass it on. Best of luck Friday! Mine is Thursday and I will be 12w 3days and I hope they can use the Doppler with me.

Oh and that totally is me squishing my boobs all the time!

mandi195 · August 2014

footprint said:

mandi195 said:

@footprint Appt went perfectly! Baby was measuring 2 days ahead with a great, strong heartbeat!

EDD/Week/Fruit 3/14/15 8w3d, Raspberry

Worries (rational or irrational) Most have gone away, just lots of fx that everything is perfect at the 12 week u/s

Appointments scheduled next appt is 12w (well, 11w4d). If all goes smooth then, we'll be telling our kids (and the world) that we're pregnant.

Upcoming milestones/Loss dates This month is the EDD for both of my losses. I'm keeping my spirits up and not focusing on the sad.

QoTW: Do you have a TV show that you watch that you are embarrassed about? Dance moms.... there, I said it. (and DH watches with me!)

So happy that your appointment went so well and that baby is measuring ahead! It seems like you have a good plan for the month ahead.

I don't know if you have watched Dance Moms for a few seasons, but there used to be a woman on there who called herself "Black Patsy." Someone I am very close with works with her and I guess she is fucking crazy.

Shut up, really!? That woman seemed batshit crazy! Gah, I'd die.
And thanks for the kind words!

kefttsc · August 2014

EDD/Week/Fruit: February 9 / 13 weeks 3 days / Two ninja peaches

Worries (rational or irrational): I'm finally ready to have sex. But I'm TERRIFIED!!!!!!!!

Appointments scheduled: August 20th I will get to see the ninjas again! That will be my 16 week appointment and we will confirm (or not) that the ninjas are one boy and one girl. I can't wait! He is drawing an AFP as a final genetic test at that time. I'm happy my doctor is so thorough. All of the Harmony results and measurements have been great, so I'm sure he's just being complete with the testing.

Upcoming milestones/Loss dates: I passed them all!!!!

QoTW: Do you have a TV show that you watch that you are embarrassed about? Working from home, I have a long list of embarrassing TV shows. Aside from Dance Moms which I ADORE, I could watch 90210 all day long. Not the new horrible version, but the old school version. I've seen the whole series at least 20 times. Ever since SOAPnet disappeared from the Charter cable lineup, my days are filled with Boy Meets World and The Middle. ***hanging head in shame***

tigerlily2015 · August 2014

@footprint - The nurse I spoke with didn't make a big deal about the less-than-ideal increase since my levels were so high. I didn't actually talk to my doctor though. Thanks for the positive vibes for Thursday! :-)

Danielle0311 · August 2014

I forgot to answer last week but I will join back in

EDD/Week/Fruit - 2/21/14, 11.5 weeks, lime

Worries (rational or irrational) same as usual, just fearing the nt ultrasound. Also, I had a virus this week and I have been taking my temperature like every hour to make sure I don't have a fever cause I heard its dangerous in the first tri. lol things like this make me feel so crazy.

Appointments scheduled- my nt is Monday 8/11.. It's finally almost here and I'm so nervous !

Upcoming milestones/Loss dates- past all my milestones for this pregnancy! Still so worried but feeling hopeful and getting excited

QoTW: Do you have a TV show that you watch that you are embarrassed about? Oh man I have a few.. I watch silly shows made for teens like the fosters on abc family lol and bad reality like the kardashians even though I hate them!

footprint · August 2014

jcar2 said:
Sorry to post and run, but I'm super busy at work. I'll try to catch up with everyone tonight!

EDD/Week/Fruit: 3/3/15, 10 weeks, prune/kumquat

Worries (rational or irrational) : My worries have toned down a lot. Met with my OB yesterday who said my u/s last week looked great and that my uterus felt like it is growing like normal. She doesn't have any concerns which is nice. It was also nice that she cheered for me being a pregnant woman again.

Appointments scheduled: I'll see my OB again next month

Upcoming milestones/Loss dates: We found out that our baby passed at 11 weeks last time so hopefully we'll get through next week with no issue.

QoTW: Do you have a TV show that you watch that you are embarrassed about? I'm really looking forward to (I think it's called) Below Deck on bravo. I think it starts up tonight. DH and I loved that show last summer. Although I rarely have time to watch much tv.

I'm glad that your OB is cheering you on. That has to be a good feeling! I forgot to DVR the first few episodes of Below Deck last year, so I never got into it. But usually, I will watch it if it is on Bravo.

wendyld · August 2014

@footprint Thank you for asking, I am doing really good this week, I think.

EDD/Week/Fruit

March 5th/9w5d/Olive

Worries (rational or irrational)

In the back of my mind, I'm afraid my next appt will have bad news, but I really don't have any indication that anything is wrong, so I guess that goes in the irrational bucket.

Appointments scheduled

My next OB appt is 8/25 and my NT Scan is 8/26. I can't wait.

Upcoming milestones/Loss dates

I believe I have now passed my milestones. Woot!

QoTW: Do you have a TV show that you watch that you are embarrassed about?

I am ashamed to admit that I still watch Grey's Anatomy. I also watch the trashtastic Teen Mom shows.

maisonduchoco2 · August 2014

Hello ladies! Work has been keeping me so busy this week, but I still lurk to help stay positive.

EDD/Week/Fruit: I am 7wks 6d I think? ::looks down at ticker for fruit::

Worries (rational or irrational): I get irrationally paranoid when my m/s isn't as bad. Then I have to remind myself that I tend to have it worse at the end of the day, usually when I a leaving work.

Appointments scheduled: My 1st apponitment is this Friday, I am so excited and scared.

Upcoming milestones/Loss dates: My milestone won't be until my 12wk appointment. Until then, I will be a constant wreck.

QoTW: Do you have a TV show that you watch that you are embarrassed about? I actually watch too many shows to remember which ones are embarrassing, lol. Does Grey's count? I know a lot of people have abandoned that show over the years but I still watch it.

footprint · August 2014

kefttsc said:

EDD/Week/Fruit: February 9 / 13 weeks 3 days / Two ninja peaches

Worries (rational or irrational): I'm finally ready to have sex. But I'm TERRIFIED!!!!!!!!

Appointments scheduled: August 20th I will get to see the ninjas again! That will be my 16 week appointment and we will confirm (or not) that the ninjas are one boy and one girl. I can't wait! He is drawing an AFP as a final genetic test at that time. I'm happy my doctor is so thorough. All of the Harmony results and measurements have been great, so I'm sure he's just being complete with the testing.

Upcoming milestones/Loss dates: I passed them all!!!!

QoTW: Do you have a TV show that you watch that you are embarrassed about? Working from home, I have a long list of embarrassing TV shows. Aside from Dance Moms which I ADORE, I could watch 90210 all day long. Not the new horrible version, but the old school version. I've seen the whole series at least 20 times. Ever since SOAPnet disappeared from the Charter cable lineup, my days are filled with Boy Meets World and The Middle. ***hanging head in shame***

What is the AFP test? IT's awesome that your doctor is so thorough. Do you know already if the ninjas are fraternal or identical? Is there any way to tell in twutero (ha!) if they are identical or fraternal aside from their sex? I am sorry that you are scared of (grownup) sex. I am so, so, so ready to be done with pelvic rest. So ready.
I love Boy Meets World! I was just talking to someone about the rave episode of 90210, where they had to bring the egg to the gas station (at least that is how i remember it).

footprint · August 2014

Danielle0311 said:

I forgot to answer last week but I will join back in EDD/Week/Fruit - 2/21/14, 11.5 weeks, lime Worries (rational or irrational) same as usual, just fearing the nt ultrasound. Also, I had a virus this week and I have been taking my temperature like every hour to make sure I don't have a fever cause I heard its dangerous in the first tri. lol things like this make me feel so crazy. Appointments scheduled- my nt is Monday 8/11.. It's finally almost here and I'm so nervous ! Upcoming milestones/Loss dates- past all my milestones for this pregnancy! Still so worried but feeling hopeful and getting excited QoTW: Do you have a TV show that you watch that you are embarrassed about? Oh man I have a few.. I watch silly shows made for teens like the fosters on abc family lol and bad reality like the kardashians even though I hate them!

I will keep everything crossed that you have a fabulous NT scan on Monday! I have to schedule mine and I am hoping that once I get that done, I should be able to chill out for the rest of the pregnancy, but then I think i will probably stress until baby is here!
Somehow I missed the Kardashian phenomenon until like three years into their show, otherwise, I am sure I would be addicted to it!

footprint · August 2014

wendyld said:

@footprint Thank you for asking, I am doing really good this week, I think.

EDD/Week/Fruit
March 5th/9w5d/Olive

Worries (rational or irrational)
In the back of my mind, I'm afraid my next appt will have bad news, but I really don't have any indication that anything is wrong, so I guess that goes in the irrational bucket.

Appointments scheduled
My next OB appt is 8/25 and my NT Scan is 8/26. I can't wait.

Upcoming milestones/Loss dates
I believe I have now passed my milestones. Woot!

QoTW: Do you have a TV show that you watch that you are embarrassed about?
I am ashamed to admit that I still watch Grey's Anatomy. I also watch the trashtastic Teen Mom shows.

I am happy that you are feeling good this week! I hope that the time flies and our next appointments are here before you know it! I watched Teen Moms for a while, but it just made me sad and I couldn't do it any more.

footprint · August 2014

maisonduchoco2 said:

Hello ladies! Work has been keeping me so busy this week, but I still lurk to help stay positive.
EDD/Week/Fruit: I am 7wks 6d I think? ::looks down at ticker for fruit::

Worries (rational or irrational): I get irrationally paranoid when my m/s isn't as bad. Then I have to remind myself that I tend to have it worse at the end of the day, usually when I a leaving work.

Appointments scheduled: My 1st apponitment is this Friday, I am so excited and scared.

Upcoming milestones/Loss dates: My milestone won't be until my 12wk appointment. Until then, I will be a constant wreck.

QoTW: Do you have a TV show that you watch that you are embarrassed about? I actually watch too many shows to remember which ones are embarrassing, lol. Does Grey's count? I know a lot of people have abandoned that show over the years but I still watch it.

I am happy that work keeps you busy! Hopefully you have less time to have irrational worries about your pregnancy! Will your appointment on Friday include an u/s? Or will you have to wait until 12 weeks for that? I have everything crossed that Friday is an awesome appointment with great news!

msyrs · August 2014

Hello! Yes! The bloodwork came back normal!

Here's my check-in although I'm officially in my 2nd tri now

EDD/fruit/ week: jan 30, Lemon, 14wks 5days

Worries: the time has come to share our news with our family- I'm already overwhelmed by the idea of DH family bombarding me/him with their unsolicited opinions and thoughts! I've been trying to think of a delicate & tasteful way of letting them know not to harrass us about our many appointments and doctor recommendations- as we trust my doctors know what's best and not them!
Appointments: 15wk appt Friday, a little nervous, but I am 99.9% sure I've been feeling fluttering so that's a good sign!!
Upcoming milestones: 2nd trimester!

QoTW: gossip girl- don't judge! I'm hooked! Every season is on netflix!

footprint · August 2014

msyrs said:
Hello! Yes! The bloodwork came back normal!

Here's my check-in although I'm officially in my 2nd tri now

EDD/fruit/ week: jan 30, Lemon, 14wks 5days

Worries: the time has come to share our news with our family- I'm already overwhelmed by the idea of DH family bombarding me/him with their unsolicited opinions and thoughts! I've been trying to think of a delicate & tasteful way of letting them know not to harrass us about our many appointments and doctor recommendations- as we trust my doctors know what's best and not them!
Appointments: 15wk appt Friday, a little nervous, but I am 99.9% sure I've been feeling fluttering so that's a good sign!!
Upcoming milestones: 2nd trimester!
QoTW: gossip girl- don't judge! I'm hooked! Every season is on netflix!

Yay for second tri and for feeling flutters! I think when people give unsolicited advice and/or medical advice, you just nod, smile, and listen for your name. No need to engage the discussion any further.
No judgement here, I watch all of the Real Housewives shows, so I lost my right to judge anyone.

nohalo21 · August 2014

@footprint MFM appt went great. Just some growth scans and NSTs once I get further along. I am still waiting for my results. I should hear something any day. I am going nuts. Don't worry, I will update as soon as I hear something!

EDD/Week/Fruit

Feb 12; 12w6d; plum - knocking on 2nd tri's door!

Worries (rational or irrational)

Just nervous about this baby being healthy. I haven't had any reasons to think not but I can't help but be nervous at times.

Appointments scheduled

14 week appt next Friday

Upcoming milestones/Loss dates

Due date is tomorrow. I plan on spending the morning at the park just thinking of her.

QoTW: Do you have a TV show that you watch that you are embarrassed about?

Sadly I don't watch too much TV anymore thanks to my 3 year old.

nohalo21 · August 2014

@kefttsc From what my doc and the MFM told me about the AFP (I'm assuming this would be the quad screen), it just reaffirms the cell free test results. I will be having this screening done at 16 weeks just for the reassurance as well.

With my loss, The doc explained that the levels would probably have read higher which would have indicated there was an abnormality. We didn't do this screening, so at the time we had no idea what the issue was until pathology came back.

kefttsc · August 2014

Thanks @nohalo21

He explained that it was pretty much just confirmation, but I haven't even googled it yet! My last pregnancy didn't make it far enough to even consider testing, so this is all new to me.

CaraH · August 2014

Sorry I'm a little late to the party. We got back in town Sunday, I spent Monday catching up and then the next two days felled with a nasty head cold.

EDD/Week/Fruit

10 weeks, prune (how appropriate!)

Worries (rational or irrational)

So scared this week. I started having a fair amount of lower abdominal pain late last week. Its coming and going now - and at least some of it appears to be about my water intake and about fatigue late in the evening. But, coupled with a dramatic drop in all symptoms (which I know is normal for 10 to 11 weeks) its made for a long week.

Appointments scheduled

My ultrasound and OB visit are Monday. I've been toughing it out this week since that appointment is so close. (And I've had no spotting or anything.)

Upcoming milestones/Loss dates

I'm past all my loss dates and my EDD is still weeks away, so I'm good here.

QoTW: Do you have a TV show that you watch that you are embarrassed about?
I've pretty much given up on TV. I read junk novels or dither around on the internet instead.

footprint · August 2014

CaraH said:
Sorry I'm a little late to the party. We got back in town Sunday, I spent Monday catching up and then the next two days felled with a nasty head cold.

EDD/Week/Fruit
10 weeks, prune (how appropriate!)

Worries (rational or irrational)
So scared this week. I started having a fair amount of lower abdominal pain late last week. Its coming and going now - and at least some of it appears to be about my water intake and about fatigue late in the evening. But, coupled with a dramatic drop in all symptoms (which I know is normal for 10 to 11 weeks) its made for a long week.

Appointments scheduled
My ultrasound and OB visit are Monday. I've been toughing it out this week since that appointment is so close. (And I've had no spotting or anything.)

Upcoming milestones/Loss dates
I'm past all my loss dates and my EDD is still weeks away, so I'm good here.

QoTW: Do you have a TV show that you watch that you are embarrassed about?
I've pretty much given up on TV. I read junk novels or dither around on the internet instead.

I am just getting over a head cold and it was awful! I really hope you are feeling better! I'm sorry you have had a rough week with symptoms coming and going. I hope Monday is here before you know it!

sugarpeas79 · August 2014

I am week 11, lime. We just had our blood draw for Harmony on Wednesday, and I go in for an all-paperwork appt this week. I am just about at my last milestone, in my first loss was a missed mc discovered at around 11weeks. TV? I feel guilty about most tv I watch

I really like Food network shows like Chopped and Food Network Star. My PGaL brain is doing better. I got a Doppler and have been listening to the HB every few days, or whenever I need a little reassurance. It has helped a lot

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