PgAL (pregnant after loss) Check In - Sept 2

momtosam · September 2014

This the first weekly check-in which will be posted on Tuesdays for May 2015 moms who have previously experienced a miscarriage, stillbirth, or loss of a child at any age.

Welcome to the PgAL check-in! I hope I have included everyone that expressed interest. If I missed you, please feel free to jump right in. I look forward to the support we can share over the next 9 months. This road is not easy, it helps to have each other to lean on! In case you need a mantra refresher you can find those HERE.

((Hugs)) to those that need them this week.

@nnjj
@PlayboyMommy
@JessesGirl1046
@tawnieh
@MichieU79
@kate6214
@centralperk
@vballgirl78
@Yolamaria
@jennadesigns
@Torraine
@MrsKindy40
@bstrenn
@Ndracer
@Sarahbmcd

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Please share the following in your post

Pregnancy Loss Background :

EDD :

Gestation in weeks/fruit :

How are you feeling physically? Emotionally?

Upcoming Appointments or Milestones:

GTKY – What word best describes you?

momtosam · September 2014

Pregnancy Loss Background : I experienced a m/c in 2009 with my first pregnancy. It was very traumatic for me, as the actual experience lasted 3 months from diagnosis to delivery. All the while I was sick as a dog with morning sickness, knowing I had already lost our baby. It took us 19 months of winging it to finally get a second BFP and have our rainbow baby in 2012. FX for our second rainbow baby!

EDD : May 1

Gestation in weeks/fruit : 5w4d / appleseed

How are you feeling physically? Emotionally? I am worn out and exhausted. m/s is kicking my butt. Smells are nauseating and I want to pretty much vomit all day long. I am hanging in there emotionally. We are trying to stay positive. But not get overly excited. I keep POAS to help calm my nerves, even though I know it may not mean a thing, other than I have not had a CP. I am grateful we have been on vacation the past week, that has helped to distract me from over thinking everything!

Upcoming Appointments or Milestones: Blood-work appointment on Wednesday.

GTKY – What word best describes you? Loyal

kimshelkey · September 2014

Pregnancy Loss Background : 3 miscarriages from July 2012 to July 2013, decided to give up and got a shocking BFP last week.

EDD : May 3, 2015

Gestation in weeks/fruit : 5w 1day, Appleseed

How are you feeling physically? POOPED!!! Sore boobs in my upper/armpit are?!? Either want to eat everything, or nothing sounds good, CRAZY dreams (so bad I try to sleep on top of my fiancee, and not "that way")!

Emotionally? Train wreck? Pretty sure the anxiety/stress is going to do me in. My only sanity thought is my sister went through this too and ended up with God gifting them with natural identical mirror twin girls for all their strength to keep going, not that I want twins, one would make me beyond the moon, stars and galaxy!!!! (our middle sister was blessed with no trying at all, not fair!) but, I don't want to tell them yet but I'm starting to think I need the support system...maybe this week I will decide.

Upcoming Appointments or Milestones: my HCG is 2,354 and progesterone is 29.4 which is WAY better than the first (1078 and 1.8) first ultrasound was nothing, which is normal this early...more blood tests everyday this week and trying to decide if I should pressure for another ultrasound since the doctor has already dropped the possible miscarriage/ eptioic bomb on me Friday...

GTKY – What word best describes you? ADHD! And no longer medicated, not pretty right now...I sing a lot of random songs, and work should get interesting this week! Hehe! My OB and GP told me I was ok to take 5mg twice daily but I am not chancing it, maybe once we are further in (I have ADHD and Bipolar, my meds treat both so, I think that's why they said it was ok?? Adderall in PG seems a bit scary for me to be ok with just yet)

PlayboyMommy · September 2014

Hi there!
First off, super glad we are here for each other. Having a loss is indescribable and I'm sure we'll all be feeling similar things. So big hugs to you all.

Pregnancy Loss Background : one DS born October 2012 with zero complications. Started trying again in April of this year, with BFP in early June. Sudden, natural m/c at 5w6d. Devastating. This week makes me nervous.
EDD : may 3rd
Gestation in weeks/fruit : 5w
How are you feeling physically? Starving, then queasy. Right now I have some sort of virus--sore and achy, tired, can't sleep. Emotionally? Fine until this virus, so now I'm freaking out that somehow it's going to take another baby from me.
Upcoming Appointments or Milestones: no u/s until 8 wks Sept 23rs
GTKY – What word best describes you? Restless. I can't sit still--I love being active in some way and I have many hobbies and interests. I'm a go-getter.

Sarahbmcd · September 2014

Pregnancy loss background:
My first pregnancy was in April, I had a mc at exactly 6 wks. Physically I recovered well, emotionally it was hard. I became av little depressed.

EDD: 5/11/15

Gestation: 4w2d, poppyseed

Emotionally and physically I'm feeling pretty good. I'm actually not stressing much ((yet!))

I am calling to make my first appointment today.

GTKY: the word the best describes me is probably caring.

vballgirl78 · September 2014

So happy we have this check-in. Its nice to be able to share our fears and excitements with other women who understand how we are feeling. I hope everyone has a great week and I look forward to getting to know you all!

Pregnancy Loss Background : DD #1 was born in Jan. 2012. We got pregnant with her after 3 cycles and had no complications with her. In Feb. 2013 we decided to start trying for #2. I got pregnant in July (after 5 months). We went in for our first u/s. Found a heart beat (which I now know doesn't guarantee anything), but baby was measuring a week behind and the sac was way too small. My OB told me we had only about a 10 % chance of it being a viable pregnancy. I was just about to start another school year and I was scared to miscarry at school, so we scheduled a repeat u/s for the next week. At that appointment we discovered the heart beat had stopped and we lost our little bean. I had a D&C that day- the day before I went back to work. Since then, we've been trying for about a year with no luck. We've been seeing an RE and a urologist and have found a few issues on DH's side. We were going through a ton of diagnostic testing- I was supposed to have a hysteroscopy this Friday. Surprise... we were pregnant (found out on the one year anniversary of losing our last one). We are excited but very scared.

EDD : May 10

Gestation in weeks/fruit : 4 weeks, 2 days (Poppyseed?)

How are you feeling physically? Emotionally? Physically- ok. My boobs are a little sore and I'm peeing a lot. I've had a touch of heartburn the last two nights. Emotionally- a wreck. I'm so scared something will happen to this one. I'm trying to stay positive and be thankful that I'm pregnant today. I'm angry that I can't enjoy this pregnancy the same way I enjoyed my first one.

Upcoming Appointments or Milestones: Going in for repeat bloodwork on Wed. 1st betas on Friday were 108 and progesterone was 31.3. Fingers crossed that the numbers are rising like they should. Our first u/s is Sept. 17

GTKY – What word best describes you? emotional

hellok2010 · September 2014

Pregnancy Loss Background : I have had one healthy pregnancy in December 2012. I found out in mid May that I was pregnant. This was a surprise but we were very excited. Two weeks later I miscarried. This week makes me nervous as it's the same week it happened before. EDD : May 3 Gestation in weeks/fruit : 5 weeks 2 days How are you feeling physically? Emotionally? Feeling very tired and hungry. Which stinks because I teach kindergarten and the kiddos wear me out by the end of the day. Emotionally I am feeling an odd mixture of excitement and anxiety. Upcoming Appointments or Milestones: Going in today for a blood draw to check my levels. GTKY – What word best describes you? Fixer. I have a problem with trying to solve everyone's problems and make sure everyone is happy all the time. Sometimes I just need to worry about myself

OnceInLoveWithAmy · September 2014

Pregnancy Loss Background : 9 weeks in March and 5 weeks in July
EDD : May 6, 2015
Gestation in weeks/fruit : poppy seed!
How are you feeling physically? Bloated and crampy, but otherwise ok.

Emotionally? Completely terrified of my appointment on Friday. I am so scared my betas went down and they won't see a sac.
Upcoming Appointments or Milestones: Friday at 8:30 am for betas and ultrasound.
GTKY – What word best describes you? Cheery. I am generally a very optimistic person!

katie0919 · September 2014

Pregnancy Loss Background : we've been TFAS since December 2013, I had a BFP in March after 3 cycles, which ended in an early miscarriage a few days later. My beta draw was dismal and I had been spotting so I just knew it was doomed.

EDD : 5/2/15

Gestation in weeks/fruit : 5w 3d Appleseed!

How are you feeling physically? Damn near perfect (which makes me worry). Just sore boobs and peeing a ton. Emotionally? Okay, just really nervous....oh and I cry at baby commercials. Who am I?!?!

Upcoming Appointments or Milestones: first sono next thurs. Counting down the days!

GTKY – What word best describes you? Goofy! I love to laugh and have a good time!

Edited to add that my lack of symptoms had me worried of course!!

wlrtimes2 · September 2014

Pregnancy Loss Background : We have been trying to have a living child for almost 3 years. After lots of infertility I got pregnant last June. I felt amazing and had the greatest pregnancy until our baby girl was stillborn in Nov of '13.
EDD : May 4th
Gestation : 5w Appleseed!
How are you feeling? I feel awesome then stressed then anxious. These rotate about every 5 minutes. Just checking off the days. Oh, and tired ALL THE TIME!
Upcoming appt: Intake appt next Monday. I honestly am just dying for an ultrasound but won't have that until 8 weeks.
GTKY? Procrastinator. I wait until the last moments to do anything. One of these days I will learn.

Pink724 · September 2014

Pregnancy Loss Background : My first pregnancy ended in m/c at around 7.5 weeks. Went on to get pregnant with my daughter a year later. Now pregnant for the third time around, with hopefully my second take home baby!

EDD : Sometime around May 11th. Still not quite sure.

Gestation in weeks/fruit : 4 weeks/poppyseed, I think?

How are you feeling physically? Emotionally? Physically, I feel pretty good. Tired and thirsty, but good. I went to a spin class this morning and it felt good to get some exercise in. Emotionally, I am definitely better than I was last pregnancy. Chasing after DD keeps my mind off of what could go wrong.

Upcoming Appointments or Milestones: This Friday I'm going in for more blood work and to see if we can see anything on the ultrasound.

GTKY – What word best describes you? Perfectionist. It's annoying

centralperk · September 2014

Thanks @momtosam for the check in

We ttc for a year and I was about to have some basic testing done when we found out I was pregnant. I started bleeding at 6w 4 days and thought I was miscarrying. An ultrasound shown that the pregnancy had attached to my ovary and I was sent in for emergency surgery that same night. It was an awful experience as my husband was out of the country and I live abroad so I basically had no one at the hospital with me. Thankfully I had a very kind friend come the day after surgery to help me.

We were very surprised when I got my BFP two months later and our rainbow (my son) was born in May 13.

EDD :

Gestation in weeks/fruit : 5w 4 d for now until my next scan for a more up to date EDD

How are you feeling physically? Emotionally? I am feeling okay. I had my first appt with blood drawn and an ultrasound to check to see if this pregnancy is in the right place. We saw a sac but it was too early to see anything else. I go back in 3 weeks to have a follow up scan. I think I still am in shock that I am pregnant. With my second bfp I was so nervous and scary I was an emotional wreck. This time I just feel kind of shocked and like it is not real.

Upcoming Appointments or Milestones: Had a scan today which showed a sac. Got blood work done as well. Next appt is Sept 22nd for a repeat scan.

GTKY – What word best describes you? Adventurous

itsmevkb · September 2014

Pregnancy Loss Background : I miscarried my third pregnancy at 14 weeks. All that stuff about seeing a heartbeat and making it past 12 weeks was crap. I had a perfect NT scan and the baby was great until he wasn't. I had a massive bleeding episode on Christmas Eve and then most likely the baby died that night or on Christmas. I had an ultrasound done on the 28th which showed no heartbeat. Because I was in the second trimester multiple doctors recommended I be induced and deliver the baby instead of doing a D&C. So, I delivered my tiny, baby son on December 28th and he was perfect. Simply perfect.

I got pregnant again about three months later and also miscarried that pregnancy. Although we saw the baby and she had a heartbeat, it was a little low and the sac was misshapen and everything measured a week behind. It was just a matter of time and an ultrasound at 10wks showed no heartbeat and I had a D&C two days later. Testing showed a genetically normal little girl. After that loss I saw a specialist in pregnancy loss and was tested for immune issues.

EDD : May 8th

Gestation in weeks/fruit : 4wk6d

How are you feeling physically? Emotionally? Pretty good. I'm anxious to have symptoms start but at the same time realize how ridiculous that is since they mean nothing. I'm nervous about having five children but know we'll figure it all out. I'm worried about losing this pregnancy and it's almost a bigger fear since I know this is our last pregnancy and that if we lose this baby we have no more frozen embryos and the odds of me getting pregnant naturally at 43 are pretty darn slim. With my other losses I knew we could keep trying. But, I'm holding it together because I know that at this point there isn't much I can do and things I can do I am doing.

Upcoming Appointments or Milestones: I have another beta on Wednesday and then hopefully will schedule an ultrasound.

GTKY – What word best describes you? Determined

Courtney1741 · September 2014

Hi ladies!! Hope it is ok that I join you all!

Pregnancy Loss Background : My first angel grew wings in July 2009. It was a missed miscarriage at around 13 weeks. I had a D&C immediately following. We had a successful pregnancy resulting in DS in June 2011. My next two angels we lost have been within the past year. Our 2nd angel grew wings in July 2013. A missed miscarriage detected at 9 week after a bit of spotting. Our 3rd angel grew wings in April 2014 naturally after u/s showed me measuring a bit over 2 weeks behind.

EDD : 5-5-2015

Gestation in weeks/fruit : 5 weeks today! I think I am an appleseed.

How are you feeling physically? Emotionally? Physically I am a bit crampy, and tired (all things I welcome!). Emotionally I am still a bit numb... trying not to get my hopes up but still loving this baby so much already.

Upcoming Appointments or Milestones: No apt set yet as I am trying to figure out an insurance mess.

GTKY – What word best describes you? Loyal

nikolah81 · September 2014

Please share the following in your post

Pregnancy Loss Background : Lost baby #1 feb 26, 2013 blighted ovum, 7 weeks 3 days. Lost baby #2 Dec 18th, 2013 11 weeks 4 days, 2 d&c procedures (1 corrective)

EDD :05/04/2014

Gestation in weeks/fruit : 5 weeks 1 day/appleseed

How are you feeling physically? Emotionally? scared, exhausted, but hopeful

Upcoming Appointments or Milestones: will be calling in a week for my first appointment.

GTKY – What word best describes you? hopeful

momtosam · September 2014

@kimshelkey : Those numbers sound good! Hope they continue to double! I would talk with your doctors more about the meds. If they are something you need to be on and are okay for pregnancy, it is worth the risk. Definitely discuss it with them all. GL!!

@PlayboyMommy : Hugs as you get through this week! Getting to that first loss milestone is definitely the hardest. Hope you feel better quickly as well.

@Sarahbmcd : I can relate there. I most certainly got depressed after my m/c. Hope you can get in for your first appointment soon!

@vballgirl78 : Hello fellow Jan12 mama. I hope you get to a place where you can enjoy this pregnancy as much as you did your first one! FX that your numbers have raised.

@hellok2010 : Hugs as you get through this week. FX that all stays healthy. How your blood draw go?

@onceinlovewithamy : Hugs as you wait till your appointment Friday. FX all shows healthy!!

@MichieU79 : Try not to get too worried if m/s does not roar its ugly head. Remember every pregnancy is different. I completely understand where you are at emotionally, as I too have had several breakdowns in the last couple weeks. Hugs!! Hope your appointment goes well on Thursday.

@katie0919 : I have been crying at commercials since I was pregnant with DS. You are not alone. LOL. Hope the next week goes well for you as you wait for your appointment.

@tawnieh : Hugs as you check off the days. GL at your appointment on Monday. Hope the next few weeks go fast as you wait for your u/s appointment.

@pink724 : Prayers for your second take home baby! I too agree, it has helped chasing around a toddler to keep my mind off pgal brain. GL at your appointment Friday!

@centralperk : First I love your sn, just had to tell you that. So glad your first appointment went well. FX all things continue to go well.

@itsmevkb : FX that this is your rainbow baby! Hope your betas on Wednesday continue to look good. Hugs!

@courtney1741 : Hope you get all your insurance figured out and set up an appointment soon!! Enjoy being pregnant and loving your baby. That is the best place to be! FX for your rainbow!

@nikolah81 : Hope you can get your first appointment set up soon!! Yay for being hopeful, that is a good place to be!

Sarahbmcd · September 2014

@momtosam‌ I scheduled my appointment today! Its September 24th for a nurses appointment, then the drs appointment will be the following week! I was expecting it to be in October, so I was pleasantly surprised!

Edit:
Thank you to taking your time to reply to everyone

lladymack · September 2014

Pregnancy Loss Background : miscarriage at 8 weeks last September and a late miscarriage at 22 weeks this past July
EDD : 7-5-2015
Gestation in weeks/fruit : 4 weeks 5 days I think I am an sesame.
How are you feeling physically? Emotionally? Physically I'm feeling great which scares me. Not even sore boobs
Emotionally I am scared but so excited. trying not to get my hopes up but still loving this baby so much already.
Upcoming Appointments or Milestones: No apt set yet as I just got my BFP today.

GTKY – What word best describes you? Strong

momtosam · September 2014

Sarahbmcd said:

@momtosam‌ I scheduled my appointment today! Its September 24th for a nurses appointment, then the drs appointment will be the following week! I was expecting it to be in October, so I was pleasantly surprised! Edit: Thank you to taking your time to reply to everyone

Glad you were able to get in before you were expecting. That is always awesome! FX all continues to go well as you wait for your appointments!

kate6214 · September 2014

Thanks @momtosam for running the check-in!

Pregnancy Loss Background : I've had 2 losses both times the baby stopped growing around 7 or 8 weeks. Both times I needed a D&C since my body was not recognizing the mc at all.

EDD : May 7th

Gestation in weeks/fruit : 4 weeks 5 days - poppyseed (or dot as my husband says)

How are you feeling physically? Emotionally? Physically I'm already feeling a little blah, but since (as a teacher) I've just gone back to work it could be chalked up to that. I'm having some cramping, but no bleeding so hopefully its ok.

Emotionally I'm a wreck. Its good that school is keeping me so busy because I'm having lots of anxious thoughts. I want to be excited, but after being burned twice its hard.

Upcoming Appointments or Milestones: Repeat bloodwork this week, but HCG numbers have never been my problem so I'm not too worried about that. First appointment Sept 19.

GTKY – What word best describes you?

I would say energetic. I like to stay busy!

Today was the first day with students and I have to go to bible study so I'm going to try and give personal replies when I get home later.

vballgirl78 · September 2014

@momtosam- I just wanted to thank you for being so sweet and taking the time to comment on everyone's post. While I certainly read all the posts and try to comment when I can I just don't have the time to do what you do. I just wanted to let you know how much I appreciate that. Were you on the Jan 2012 board? I was actually a Feb. 2012 mama- my DD just decided to come 3 weeks early. Its neat that we have LO's the same age though. Was Samuel born on the 16th? MLK Day too

momtosam · September 2014

vballgirl78 said:

@momtosam- I just wanted to thank you for being so sweet and taking the time to comment on everyone's post. While I certainly read all the posts and try to comment when I can I just don't have the time to do what you do. I just wanted to let you know how much I appreciate that. Were you on the Jan 2012 board? I was actually a Feb. 2012 mama- my DD just decided to come 3 weeks early. Its neat that we have LO's the same age though. Was Samuel born on the 16th? MLK Day too

Thanks. I was on the Jan12 board. Hope your DD did not have to spend too much time in a nicu being 3 weeks early! Definitely fun we have LOs the same age! And yes, he was born on the 16th.

vballgirl78 · September 2014

momtosam said:

vballgirl78 said:

@momtosam- I just wanted to thank you for being so sweet and taking the time to comment on everyone's post. While I certainly read all the posts and try to comment when I can I just don't have the time to do what you do. I just wanted to let you know how much I appreciate that. Were you on the Jan 2012 board? I was actually a Feb. 2012 mama- my DD just decided to come 3 weeks early. Its neat that we have LO's the same age though. Was Samuel born on the 16th? MLK Day too

Thanks. I was on the Jan12 board. Hope your DD did not have to spend too much time in a nicu being 3 weeks early! Definitely fun we have LOs the same age! And yes, he was born on the 16th.

She didn't have to be in the nicu at all. She was a healthy 7 lbs 1 oz. Just anxious to make her appearance in the world a bit early and surprise us all.

tinalovescauliflower · September 2014

Pregnancy Loss Background :

First pregnancy ended in missed miscarriage at 9 weeks. It was in January of this year. I had a D&C scheduled but naturally miscarried before the appointment.

EDD : 05/04/2015

Gestation in weeks/fruit : 5 weeks 1 day / appleseed

How are you feeling physically? Emotionally? Emotionally I'm a wreck. Not sure whether to feel happy yet, nervous about the first appointment, dreading another miscarriage. Physically, I'm exhausted, nauseated, and I have to pee constantly - but I'm glad, since those are signs the hormones are doing their thing!

Upcoming Appointments or Milestones: First appointment is September 15th.

GTKY – What word best describes you? Bookish - I'm a total bookworm and may be going back to school soon to become a librarian.

jennadesigns · September 2014

Pregnancy Loss Background : I have had two previous losses, one at seven weeks and one at eight weeks, the most recent being this past spring. I have a son and daughter at home.

EDD : May 8, 2015

Gestation in weeks/fruit : 4w4d, poppyseed

How are you feeling physically? Emotionally? I'm feeling okay physically. Waiting for morning sickness to kick in. Otherwise I'm just really tired. Emotionally I've been okay. For some reason I have the mindset that this is either going to stick or it isn't and there's not a lot I can control right now.

Upcoming Appointments or Milestones: I have my first appointment on the 22nd which should include an ultrasound.

GTKY – What word best describes you? Creative. I love to sew and make things and I'm into photography as well. I have a blog where I chronicle all my creative endeavors.

Thank you to @momtosam for running the check it, I appreciate it! I look forward to getting to know you ladies in the months to come!

kate6214 · September 2014

@momtosam Your mc experience sounds so traumatic FX for your second rainbow!

@kimshelkey I feel you on the eat nothing and then eat everything. Also I make up songs all the time in my classroom. My students are young so they just think its silly.

@PlayboyMommy I agree that having a loss makes the next pregnancy so very different

@Sarahbmcd Stay stress free! That’s awesome!

@vballgirl78 It’s amazing how things work out like that. I’m glad you got your BFP!

@hellok2010 I’m a Pre-K teacher and the kids are wearing me out too. Take some time to rest.

@OnceInLoveWithAmy FX your betas look good!

@MichieU79 It’s ok to cry. Sometimes a good cry just is a good release of emotion.

@katie9019 FX that your scan goes well!

@tawnieh I’m going to be at least 7 weeks before my first US. I know it’s hard waiting.

@Pink724 I’m glad your DD is keeping you busy!

@centralperk Glad to hear the sac is in the right place!

@itsmevkb FX that things work out for you!

@Courtney1741 GL with insurance. They can be such a pain in the butt.

@nicolah81 I hope this is your rainbow.

@laurie_mackeen Yay due date buddy!

@tinawinks Sorry your emotions are everywhere but you are right that usually those signs are comforting.

@jennadesigns I remember you from TTCAL. I’m so happy to see you here.

heathersf11 · September 2014

@momtosam thank you for running the check-in.

Pregnancy Loss Background : My DH was diagnosed with testicular cancer in 2010. He is now in remission. His four rounds of chemotherapy left his fertility questionable. We didn't think he could father children until we got our first BFP in November. I didn't really have many symptoms, and started bleeding at 7 weeks. An u/s revealed a blighted ovum.

EDD : 5/1/14

Gestation in weeks/fruit : 5 weeks/apple seed

How are you feeling physically? Emotionally? M/S is kicking in, sore boobs, some stretching ute cramps, tiredness. I also am having some shortness of breath. I'm a teacher and barely made it through back to school night. Emotionally, I'm terrified that something is going to go wrong again.

Upcoming Appointments or Milestones: I just got betas drawn today. My OB should be scheduling an u/s soon based on that.

GTKY – What word best describes you? Stubborn

heatherthomas41512 · September 2014

Pregnancy Loss Background: after TTC for 5 months, it happened. I started bleeding and was in the ER 3 nights in a row. They couldn't determine for sure how far along I was, though I was measuring about 5 weeks. Which is where I'm at now. 5 weeks today

so I'm scared to death it'll happen again.

EDD: May 6, 2015.

Gestational: 5 weeks- Appleseed.

Physically? Emotionally?
Emotionally I'm scared. Trying not to stress though. Physically? I'm exhausted. My boobs hurt, my stomach feels huge, I'm exhausted, I always feel sick, i pee ALOT. every morning I'm up at 430 to pee and have the hardest time getting back to bed. I'm either really hungry, or not hungry at all ha. But I'm so excited and wouldn't change any of it for the world.

Upcoming appts or milestones: I have my first OB appt a week from tomorrow and am so excited!

GTKY- what word best describes you?
Restless.

vballgirl78 · September 2014

Just got my 2nd betas back.

Friday (12 dpo): 108.4
Tuesday (16 dpo): 541
Doubling time is 1.7

I'm so relieved to pass this milestone. Now I just wait for my first ultrasound on the 17th!

AlexandriaPR · September 2014

Pregnancy Loss Background : March 2013 Missed Miscarriage & November 2013 Ectopic Pregnancy (fallopian tube removal)

EDD : May 1, 2015

Gestation in weeks/fruit : 5w6d almost a sweet pea!

How are you feeling physically? Emotionally?

Physically: Tired, boobs hurt, first bought of nausea today.

Emotionally: Still trying to grasp that this baby is real and we might be parents by May.

Upcoming Appointments or Milestones: Heading to the doctor on Saturday for another ultrasound.

GTKY – What word best describes you? Faith

momtosam · September 2014

@laurie_mackeen : Hugs mama for your previous losses. I was not feeling anything big until a few days ago. No symptoms does not mean anything. Love your baby, even if just for today. Prayers for sticky baby!

@kate6214 : I know several of us had cramps. Mine finally went away with the start of m/s. FX your blood work results are good news!

@tinawinks : Sorry you are feeling like you are a train wreck. I too am a total bookworm. Have any good reads lately?

@jennadesigns : Glad you are feeling in a good place right now. I love to sew and do all things crafty as well. I too am into photography (have a fine arts degree in photography, but sadly do nothing with it). Love to see some things you make sometime!

@heathersf11 : Prays that all stays good and healthy! I hope going back to work gets easier on you. I am sure the start of school is always hard for teachers. How your beta draw go yesterday?

@healtherthomas41512 : Hugs as you go through the next couple weeks and past your loss milestone! FX the next week goes quick as you reach your appointment date!

@vballgirl78 : Yay for great beta numbers! Will they do any more? Or just wait till your u/s?

@alexandriaPR : GL at the u/s on Saturday! I hope it shows amazing news for you guys! Update us on how it goes!

teachnva · September 2014

Pregnancy Loss Background : loss Aug 4, 2014 at almost 6 weeks
EDD : May 12
Gestation in weeks/fruit : poppyseed
How are you feeling physically? Exhausted but I also am a kindergarten teacher who just started a new school year, boobs are sore already, crampy/achy
Emotionally? Terrified, worried, desperate (want this one to stick)
Upcoming Appointments or Milestones: blood work 9/8 and 9/10, u/s and ob appointment week of 9/22
GTKY – What word best describes you? Loving

Ndracer · September 2014

Pregnancy Loss Background : Long story short I've lost a couple at the 5 week mark. Never made it past 5 week 1 day and always started out with spotting or very low HCG numbers. This time HCG much higher and I'm 5 week 5 days

EDD : May 1
Gestation in weeks/fruit :5w5d Appleseed
How are you feeling physically? Sore boobs, nauseated at time but all symptoms come and go which worries me. Emotionally? Trying to be ok. Trying not worry too much. Oh sand when I was driving I saw traffic the other direction was backed up for miles. I almost cried for the other drivers. Yep apparently hormones are kicking in. Lol.
Upcoming Appointments or Milestones: Monday will be the first time I've made it to an ultrasound. So nervous but excited too.
GTKY – What word best describes you? Loyal

kbruce77 · September 2014

PL background. Aug 1st 5wks3 days blighted ovum. Only the sac had developed had natural miscarriage
I had a baby girl nov '11
EDD May 8th 4wks4days poppy seed
Physically
I have been nauseated exhausted a bitch sore boobs and tight feeling in belly

Woke up this morning boobs didn't hurt and it wasn't killing me to nurse my dd. so I'm panicking.

Emotionally a wreck every feeling sends me into a tizzy and because I'm having a reduction in symptoms I'm convinced it's happening again.

Upcoming appointments. Sept 9th I have an intake appt. praying I'm still pregnant by then.. Wish they'd monitor my levels. I feel like I just wish I knew either way so I could deal. The fear of the unknown is terrible.

centralperk · September 2014

vballgirl78 yaya for doubling betas

heathersf11 how were your betas?

hellok2010 how was your blood work?

@onceinlovewithamy Hope your ultrasound goes great!

Pink724 hope you see something on the ultrasound today

I had betas down on Tues and Thurs...they didn;t quite double so I am going in more another blood draw on Monday. Trying not to read too much into it and hoping for the best.

mpiemont · September 2014

Hi @momtosam, can I join in?

Pregnancy Loss Background : 2 healthy pregnancies (DS1 2011, DS2 2013), MMC/D&C June 2014

EDD : 5/9/15

Gestation in weeks/fruit : 4w6d

How are you feeling physically? Emotionally? Physically pretty normal, just tired. Emotionally I'm fine about 95% of the time, the other 5% I can't stop crying- I'm just so scared.

Upcoming Appointments or Milestones: Awaiting beta results- will find out Monday if they're doubling. First appt/US 9/24

GTKY – What word best describes you? Funny

momtosam · September 2014

@centralperk : hope your betas look awesome on Monday. Keep us posted.

@mpiemont : You are very welcome to join on in. Keep us posted on your beta results. Hope all looks great and they are doubling! By the way the whoopee pies in your siggy are my FAVORITE thing to make in the fall. So yummy! Do you do yours with a creamcheese filling or a frosting filling?

@HalePop : Glad you found us as well. You are not late at all. So glad you have made it past your first milestone!

mpiemont · September 2014

@momtosam Cream cheese. Sooooo yummy!

momtosam · September 2014

mpiemont said:

@momtosam Cream cheese. Sooooo yummy!

That is the way I do mine. Delicious! I may have to bake some tonight.

neanerbeaner4 · September 2014

I had a miscarriage in April of this year (blighted ovum) and am currently six weeks along. I am terrified that it will happen again but I'm trying not to dwell on it. First appointment is the 16th, I'm hoping to see a noticeable different. When we went in April, baby should have been measuring almost 9 was but had stopped growing at around 5. EDD is May 3rd.

mlbrooks619 · September 2014

Pregnancy Loss Background : I've been off BC for 2.5 years and been trying nonstop for one full year this September. Had a chemical pregnancy in October 2013 and got pregnant again in March resulted in miscarriage at 9 weeks in May 2014 that resulted in a D&C. Now pregnant again!

EDD : May 6 -May 9 - my cycles are not ever consistent so ovulation varies. I think I'm may 9th

Gestation in weeks/fruit : 5 weeks/Appleseed

How are you feeling physically? Great!

Emotionally? A little nervous but just praying for a healthy pregnancy and leaving it in Gods hands

Upcoming Appointments or Milestones: had confirmation of pregnancy appt on 9/4, HCG was great and uterus was right checking HCG again on 9/8. First transvaginal U/S on 9/18. I've been getting acupuncture once a week for the last 2-3 months and had it the cycle before I got pregnant in March, I truly feel acupuncture has helped me get pregnant! It's non invasive and natural and helps with many other things especially pregnant symptoms that may not be so fun!

GTKY – What word best describes you? Ambitious

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