First Trimester Check-in (9/8)

footprint · September 2014

Hi, everybody! Welcome to first tri check-in. This board is for those of us who want to stay in the safety of the PgAL board yet still have first tri questions, concerns, or fears. We have had a number of new BFPs on the main board (yay!) this week and if you would like to join in our check-in, please do so! We have also had a number of TTCAL graduates (extra yay!). If you aren't tagged in this post, please feel free to join!

Happy birthday @heathersf11!!!

EDD/Week/Fruit

Worries (rational or irrational)

Appointments scheduled

Upcoming milestones/Loss dates

QoTW: What has been the most surprising thing about being pregnant? What has been the worst thing? The best thing?

The next few days are busy for me, so it may take a little longer for me to respond.

Roll Call (based on who answered last week) And I so apologize if I have accidentally omitted anyone!:

@kefttsc I read your post about people touching your belly. My sister does that to me. She is near about the only person I would let get away with that. I'm pretty frightening looking so I haven't had a stranger do it this pregnancy or last. Have you decided the best way to handle it?

@racegurl87 How was your appointment? How is the m/s?

@kate6214 How was your repeat blood work? How has it been with your students returning? May I ask what grade?

@christia10 How are your weekly appointments going? How is your pgal brain doing?

@lalalady54 How are you doing? Have you scheduled any appointments? How is your pgal brain doing?

@amanda33758 How are you feeling about your appointment Friday? How are your boobs feeling? Is that you with the blond hair in your profile pic? I really like that haircut. I mean, even if that isn't you, I like the haircut. I need to chop mine off again, it looks awful medium length.

@backstreetpixie How are you feeling?

@Yaz14 How did your Thursday appointment go? How is your bum? How is your pgal brain?

@nohalo21 I was/am so happy about your a/s scan. How are you feeling now that you got through it? Have your pgal brains calmed at all?

@MoreThanSparrows08 Yay on your a/s! Congrats on Team Blue! How are you feeling now that you have passed the a/s?

@hweise85 How are you feeling? How is your pgal brain treating you?

@BrittainyM How are you doing? Have your symptoms picked up at all?

@chickinNH How are you feeling about your second u/s? How is the m/s? Were you on medication for it before?

@mpiemont Yay for great betas! How are you feeling now that you have those numbers? Are you able to enjoy your pregnancy more now? The night before you announced on PgAL, I was on TTCAL and I happened to chart stalk you and I was all, "Oh, she is pregnant!" Your chart was almost identical to mine when I got my positive. I am not sure why I am telling you that, but it made me smile when I saw your announcement the next day.

@boxermamax2 How are you doing? How are you feeling? I hope you are able to take good care of yourself while dealing with your mom's passing.

@mandi195 Are you having a u/s tomorrow or just a regular OB appointment? How are you feeling? Is it hard or easy for you to announce to people?

@sllinge How are you feeling? Have your symptoms stayed consistent or gotten better or worse? How was it getting through last week?

@akleng How are you doing as you approach your EDD? Have you decided how to spend that day? I will be thinking of you and sending T&PS.

@lorifromwi All ready for your 16 week check up? How did your interview go?

@discouraged31 How are you feeling about your u/s tomorrow? Have you begun to have symptoms?

@mommy0411 What is your EDD? How did your firs appointment go?

@jlovesky How did your u/s go? I have Fx that everything went great!

@Megdowntheshore How are your symptoms? How did your u/s go? What grade do you have (teach?) in school? How is school going?

@maisonduchoco2 How is your vomiting? I'm hoping that you haven't had any more episodes. You only have to wait until Thursday for your u/s, right? How are you feeling about that?

@pblge How did your scan go? How are your symptoms? Are they still inconsistent? That would drive me batty!

@Hailsmom How are you doing? Have you scheduled your a/s?

@BananaBoat05 Only one week until your u/s? How are you holding up? How are you doing with your approaching EDD? Have you planned anything for that day?

@heathersf11 What was your last beta results? Were you able to schedule with your OB?

@momtosam How did you appointment go? How did you like your OB? How is the m/s?

@shandorfml2 How are you doing? I am so happy that baby caught up a bit with what you thought! Again, I am sorry for all that your family is going through right now. We are all here for you.

@tigerlily2015 How was your u/s last week? I'm still so impressed that you have that free service in your town.

@danielle1290 How was your appointment today? How was the u/s?

@arschm02 Have the nightmares stopped? I hope so, they sound awful.

@lakerschen I'm glad that you have an appointment scheduled. How are you doing/feeling?

boxermamax2 · September 2014

EDD/Week/Fruit - 4/1/15, 10w5d, prune

Worries (rational or irrational) - The usual - that lack of symptoms mean something is wrong but I am grateful for the limited symptoms I do have because they tell me that I am still pregnant.

Appointments scheduled - I meet with the genetic counselor in the morning. Very nervous about the results of the Verifi test that she will be ordering since the last one came up positive with Trisomy13. Hoping she will also order the NT scan so that I can have another u/s - the next one is not for 4 weeks - that is a long time for me to wait!

Upcoming milestones/Loss dates - Next week is the EDD of our loss.

QoTW: What has been the most surprising thing about being pregnant? How much everyone wants to DO for me! I am pregnant, I'm not an invalid - But I must admit that I do enjoy having others do for me when I am super exhausted. What has been the worst thing? Having no major symptoms - keeps PgAL brain going full steam ahead. The best thing? - Although we had TONS of family in with the passing of my mom and major FOOD the past couple of weeks I have not gained any weight!!

@footprint - thank you, I am doing well. Taking good care of myself thank you so much for asking.

kaynix21 · September 2014

Can I join you? I'm Kaynik, 27.

I am coming from the TTCAL board just got my BFP on Friday! I'm a bit in shock.

EDD/Week/Fruit From my best guess I'll be 4 weeks tomorrow? Based on my LMP. Based on when I had my IUI EDD will be around May 19.

Worries (rational or irrational) Having another loss. I'm nervous. Last time I MC'd just before six weeks. I'm just hoping everything is going right so far and I don't go through it again.

Appointments scheduled: My RE wants me to come in for one more round of bloodwork. My HCG Friday was 155, today was 778. Then I'll do an ultrasound around six weeks with the RE and then transfer to my OBGYN.

Upcoming milestones/Loss dates: My loss EDD is actually tomorrow, as well as I think I'm about 4 weeks tomorrow based on LMP.

QoTW: Sort of didn't think it would happen....and it's like the planets aligned and everything has worked out this time. I can't say there is a "worst" thing because this is what we've been praying for for so long....just wish the hubby was home right now to enjoy with me! The best thing, hopefully this is our little rainbow baby.

Lalalady54 · September 2014

EDD/Week/Fruit: 5-10-15 / 5w1d/ apple seed

Worries (rational or irrational): that this is going to end in a missed miscarriage. I dread it almost constantly, I try to just not think about it, but I can't. It's awful.

Appointments scheduled: July 25, @7w4d which is 1 day before my last baby stopped developing so I'm quite nervous. It will be my first real appointment with my peri (MFM) here, since we moved after my last pregnancy. I met this dr on the day of my MMC but he essentially only told me my baby had no heartbeat and sent me to my OB for my D&C. So I'm hoping my next encounter with him is significantly better!

Upcoming milestones/Loss dates: if I can make it 3 more weeks I will be past when last baby stopped developing! (However we didn't find out till a couple weeks later- so I think my brain will be crazy until we pass the 12 week mark or until baby is home with me)

QoTW: What has been the most surprising thing about being pregnant? What has been the worst thing? The best thing?

I'm not surprised by much except how ravenously hungry I become in the first tri. Worst is the fear, best is knowing I'm growing a tiny little human being.

@footprint thanks for the check-in. I've been so worried I've been slightly distant from the bump.

I'm going back to mantras and trying to get more positive, loss really can mess with your brain.

amanda33758 · September 2014

@footprint‌ I am so so anxious for Friday. I just wish it would get here already! My mom made a great point that there's no use in me worrying because my loss was at 6 weeks and we knew it was bad from the beginning but still it's hard. My boobs are still sore but I'm starting to get headaches real bad. My mom had them really bad with me. And that is me in my picture! I'm such a fan of short hair right now lol

EDD/Week/Fruit 12w2d

Worries (rational or irrational) just my upcoming appt and the possibility of sharing the news. It makes me so nervous that I will have to tell people that I'm pregnant

Appointments scheduled: Friday is my 12w appt

Upcoming milestones/Loss dates hopefully we will be hitting 2nd tri :-)

QoTW: What has been the most surprising thing about being pregnant? What has been the worst thing? The best thing? Omg most surprising this is I didn't know my boobs could get bigger than they are. The worst thing is gas I can out my DH to shame. The best thing though is how lovey my DH is being to me :-)

HailsMom · September 2014

EDD/Week/Fruit
2/9/15 so 18 weeks today - makes little man a sweet potato (where did TB come up with that as a fruit?)

Worries (rational or irrational) Doing good for now, though I have started having bad round ligament pains and even though I know that's what I'm feeling, I worry that something bad is happening with each pain.

Appointments scheduled
@footprint: A/S is a week from tomorrow.

Upcoming milestones/Loss dates
Oct 2nd is when I got my BFP with my last pregnancy and then the 28th was when I lost it.

QoTW: What has been the most surprising thing about being pregnant? What has been the worst thing? The best thing?
Surprising: How fast this pregnancy is going. I can't believe I am pretty much at the half way point.
Worst: dealing with PGAL and the pregnancy side effects hitting so much harder and sooner this time.
Best: finding out we are having a little boy. My family has only had girls born into it for the past 5 generations, so I never expected to actually be having a boy.

mommy0411 · September 2014

EDD/Week/Fruit -/ 4/20/2014/ 8 weeks/Raspberry
Worries (rational or irrational) - Now that we have a heartbeat I am really worried about birth defects. Both of my sons have issues so we will be watching this little bean very closely. I also have to stay on my antidepressants so the baby is at a higher risk of a heart defect. I am having the verifi test in 4 weeks as well as the NT scan. We are treating the NT scan more as the first opportunity to look for structural issues. Luckily my doctor is awesome and is really understanding about managing my anxiety. I feel like we have had a lot bad luck in terms of the health of our children that I am waiting for the other shoe to drop with this little one. I want to have as much information as possible so we are as prepared as possible in case we need to be. It was really helpful to be able to meet with the specialist and have a game plan in place for when DS2 was born.

Appointments scheduled - I have another ultrasound next week to check on the baby and make sure things are going well! Then in 4 weeks I have the NT scan and the verifi blood test.

Upcoming /Loss dates - none.

QoTW: What has been the most surprising thing about being pregnant? I didn't think it would be a lot harder having 2 versus 1 while pregnant but the exhaustion is kicking my butt.
What has been the worst thing? The PGAL brain, the morning sickness and the exhaustion
The best thing? knowing another little one is growing inside of me!

heathersf11 · September 2014

@footprint Thanks for the birthday shout out, and for leading the check-in. My doctor's office never did tell me what my last beta was, just that my numbers looked great and that they wanted me to come in for an u/s. I had my first u/s on Thursday and we saw a heartbeat and they measured the little one at 5w 5 days. This is the furthest I've made it before, since with my BO we never got to see much.

EDD/Week/Fruit EDD 5/1/15, 6, pea

Worries (rational or irrational) I worry that something will go wrong. The PGAL brain is ever present.

Appointments scheduled I am scheduled for my next appointment with my OB on October 3rd.

Upcoming milestones/Loss dates I started bleeding at 7 weeks with my first pregnancy, and even though I know this isn't another BO, I still can't help but feel anxious as I reach seven weeks. I'm six weeks and three days right now.

QoTW: What has been the most surprising thing about being pregnant? What has been the worst thing? The best thing? I am surprised at how I can simultaneously feel super hungry, and yet repulsed by all food at the same time. I embrace all of my symptoms even the less pleasant ones, but I do hope my MS ends after the first trimester. It has been an all day affair for the past few days. I love knowing that there is hope that I could have my rainbow baby.

arschm02 · September 2014

Thanks for the check-in. The nightmares have stopped thank God! (Knock on wood). They've been replaced with sexy dreams... Which I'm 100% okay with since DH and I aren't having sex at all this first tri.

EDD/Week/Fruit - 4/28/15, 6w6d, blueberry tomorrow

Worries (rational or irrational) - I got a bit of a stomach flu on Saturday/Sunday. (Horrible while having heartburn, morning sickness and taking care of a 17 month old!!!) Since then I've been having pinching cramps. I am 98% sure it's gas but I worry every time I feel it.

Appointments scheduled - September 29th. OB visit and u/s (10weeks). Upcoming milestones/Loss dates - 11weeks marks my next loss date. Can't wait to be out of this trimester.

QoTW: What has been the most surprising thing about being pregnant? How much my boobs have grown. I've been pregnant twice since DS. They were like this with him but never with my other 2 pregnancies. I attributed that to not being the first time my body was pregnant. Nope, they're heavy and huge again. What has been the worst thing? Pgal brain. Crippling heartburn. The best thing? - I just have a good feeling this time around.

mpiemont · September 2014

@footprint Thanks for the check in & message! I'm feeling good about the betas but I'm trying not to get too excited yet. I know they mean that right now things are good, but I'm still having a hard time not saying "what if?" But for today I'm relieved. That's so funny about stalking my chart. This is my 4th time being pregnant (and having a BFP chart) and I kinda had a feeling myself but didn't want to psych myself up too much.

EDD/Week/Fruit 5/9/15, 5w2d, appleseed

Worries (rational or irrational) That if I let my guard down and get too happy, it will blow up in my face (irrational, I know)

Appointments scheduled 9/24 1st Ob visit & US. I'll be 7w4days-ish

Upcoming milestones/Loss dates

QoTW: What has been the most surprising thing about being pregnant? What has been the worst thing? The best thing? The most surprising thing is how instantly I fell in love with each of my babies. It's like seeing that 2nd line was so overwhelming and consuming. Instant love. Worst thing- the worry of loss. Best thing- feeling the baby move (obviously not this pregnancy yet.)

Edit- words can be hard...

maisonduchoco2 · September 2014

@footprint, thanks for checking up on me! The vomiting has slowed down, thank goodness. I'm just trying to get to Thursday without freaking out at this point.

EDD/Week/Fruit 12wks tomorrow

Worries (rational or irrational) I had a m/c at 12wks last time, so I am just anxious right now. Really hoping everything will go well and we get to my u/s on Thursday without incident.

Appointments scheduled Thursday is my NT scan!

Upcoming milestones/Loss dates 12 weeks is my loss milestone.

QoTW: What has been the most surprising thing about being pregnant? What has been the worst thing? The best thing? The symptoms just seem to be different from my pregnancy with DS as well as the one I m/c. It plays so many mind games on me. The best thing is just expecting a LO.

nohalo21 · September 2014

@footprint I mobile bump most of the time so I never get any notifications. I missed your message but all is well here. My mom brought over a cute little sleeper for her tonight. I am definitely more excited having made it through the a/s.

EDD/Week/Fruit

2/12/15;17w4d;onion

Worries (rational or irrational)

Definitely relaxing a bit but always worried that something will happen. I suppose this fear will never go away. With my 1st pregnancy, I was never this way.

Appointments scheduled

None

Upcoming milestones/Loss dates

Passed my milestone!

QoTW: What has been the most surprising thing about being pregnant? What has been the worst thing? The best thing?

My belly button is holding on. I am not sure how much longer it can though. I don't remember this happening so early with my first. The worst thing would be the constant worry. I am blessed to be pregnant so I don't complain much. The best thing is hearing that heartbeat feeling those little movements. It never gets old. I also loved my 3 y/o's reaction when she figured out when I was pregnant again. She ran into the room, grabbed an outfit and lovie that friends had given us. She shoved them up my shirt to "give" them to her and exclaimed "I am so happy to have her back". Melted my heart.

nohalo21 · September 2014

@megdowntheshore I teach 8th grade. I always joke when it rains that the halls smell like wet dog. I love middle school and wouldn't change positions for the world though.

footprint · September 2014

boxermamax2 said:

EDD/Week/Fruit - 4/1/15, 10w5d, prune

Worries (rational or irrational) - The usual - that lack of symptoms mean something is wrong but I am grateful for the limited symptoms I do have because they tell me that I am still pregnant.

Appointments scheduled - I meet with the genetic counselor in the morning. Very nervous about the results of the Verifi test that she will be ordering since the last one came up positive with Trisomy13. Hoping she will also order the NT scan so that I can have another u/s - the next one is not for 4 weeks - that is a long time for me to wait!

Upcoming milestones/Loss dates - Next week is the EDD of our loss.

QoTW: What has been the most surprising thing about being pregnant? How much everyone wants to DO for me! I am pregnant, I'm not an invalid - But I must admit that I do enjoy having others do for me when I am super exhausted. What has been the worst thing? Having no major symptoms - keeps PgAL brain going full steam ahead. The best thing? - Although we had TONS of family in with the passing of my mom and major FOOD the past couple of weeks I have not gained any weight!!

@footprint - thank you, I am doing well. Taking good care of myself thank you so much for asking.

I'm glad you are taking care of yourself. Sometimes, for me, when a ton of shit is going on, I forget to take care of myself.

Are you having the Verifi blood taken tomorrow, or are you getting the results? Either way, I hope everything goes great.

Do you have anything planned for your EDD?

Edited because apparently reading and comprehension aren't my thing:
I see that you are having the Verifi test ordered tomorrow. How long do you have to wait for the results?

footprint · September 2014

Megdowntheshore said:

EDD/Week/Fruit April 18 / week 8 / raspberry

Worries (rational or irrational): just generally worried that things won't continue going well; I'm afraid that my believing things are going well could somehow "jinx" things.

Appointments scheduled: I have my last RE appointment tomorrow.

Upcoming milestones/Loss dates: try not to think about these.

QoTW: What has been the most surprising thing about being pregnant? What has been the worst thing? The best thing? I'm surprised by how crazy weird I feel but how normal it look. The worst thing is the constant feeling like crap. The best thing is feeling like I have a happy secret.

@footprint, hi! Thanks for the checki-in. School is going fine. I teach 7th grade so they can be a bit annoying and smelly sometimes! But it's a great little school is a tiny little town so I'm lucky to have mostly good kids. I am feeling so-so. Drinking water and eating crackers constantly!

I like that idea of a happy secret. That's exactly what it is!

I have never really believed in jinxing until my loss. It's so weird how convinced I became about jinxing during TTC and being pregnant. I'm really trying hard to convince myself that jinxing doesn't exist and it has become easier the farther along that i have gotten, but I still find myself doing it a little. I hope it becomes easier for you too.

Wow. 7th graders. You must be a saint. I couldn't do it. The smell alone...

footprint · September 2014

kaynix21 said:

Can I join you? I'm Kaynik, 27.

I am coming from the TTCAL board just got my BFP on Friday! I'm a bit in shock.

EDD/Week/Fruit From my best guess I'll be 4 weeks tomorrow? Based on my LMP. Based on when I had my IUI EDD will be around May 19.

Worries (rational or irrational) Having another loss. I'm nervous. Last time I MC'd just before six weeks. I'm just hoping everything is going right so far and I don't go through it again.

Appointments scheduled: My RE wants me to come in for one more round of bloodwork. My HCG Friday was 155, today was 778. Then I'll do an ultrasound around six weeks with the RE and then transfer to my OBGYN.

Upcoming milestones/Loss dates: My loss EDD is actually tomorrow, as well as I think I'm about 4 weeks tomorrow based on LMP.

QoTW: Sort of didn't think it would happen....and it's like the planets aligned and everything has worked out this time. I can't say there is a "worst" thing because this is what we've been praying for for so long....just wish the hubby was home right now to enjoy with me! The best thing, hopefully this is our little rainbow baby.

Welcome! Congrats on your positive! Your betas seem great!

I'm sorry that your EDD is tomorrow. How are you feeling about it? Do you have anything planned? I hope it isn't too difficult for you.

I hope that time flies and your u/s appointment is here before you know it! Congrats again!

footprint · September 2014

Lalalady54 said:

EDD/Week/Fruit: 5-10-15 / 5w1d/ apple seed Worries (rational or irrational): that this is going to end in a missed miscarriage. I dread it almost constantly, I try to just not think about it, but I can't. It's awful. Appointments scheduled: July 25, @7w4d which is 1 day before my last baby stopped developing so I'm quite nervous. It will be my first real appointment with my peri (MFM) here, since we moved after my last pregnancy. I met this dr on the day of my MMC but he essentially only told me my baby had no heartbeat and sent me to my OB for my D&C. So I'm hoping my next encounter with him is significantly better! Upcoming milestones/Loss dates: if I can make it 3 more weeks I will be past when last baby stopped developing! (However we didn't find out till a couple weeks later- so I think my brain will be crazy until we pass the 12 week mark or until baby is home with me) QoTW: What has been the most surprising thing about being pregnant? What has been the worst thing? The best thing? I'm not surprised by much except how ravenously hungry I become in the first tri. Worst is the fear, best is knowing I'm growing a tiny little human being. @footprint thanks for the check-in. I've been so worried I've been slightly distant from the bump. I'm going back to mantras and trying to get more positive, loss really can mess with your brain.

I thought about miscarriage a lot at the beginning, even though I miscarried at 11w5d. Eventually I realized that I am either going to miscarry or I am not and being obsessively worried about it will just give me a heart attack. So I chose not to worry about it. When I begin to worry, I just tell myself to stop and let it go. One days that I have a lot of negative thoughts, I allow myself a set time to sit and worry and then make myself quit it. It takes some practice and discipline but it does help me. I hope it gets easier for you!

footprint · September 2014

amanda33758 said:

@footprint‌ I am so so anxious for Friday. I just wish it would get here already! My mom made a great point that there's no use in me worrying because my loss was at 6 weeks and we knew it was bad from the beginning but still it's hard. My boobs are still sore but I'm starting to get headaches real bad. My mom had them really bad with me. And that is me in my picture! I'm such a fan of short hair right now lol EDD/Week/Fruit 12w2d Worries (rational or irrational) just my upcoming appt and the possibility of sharing the news. It makes me so nervous that I will have to tell people that I'm pregnant Appointments scheduled: Friday is my 12w appt Upcoming milestones/Loss dates hopefully we will be hitting 2nd tri :-) QoTW: What has been the most surprising thing about being pregnant? What has been the worst thing? The best thing? Omg most surprising this is I didn't know my boobs could get bigger than they are. The worst thing is gas I can out my DH to shame. The best thing though is how lovey my DH is being to me :-)

My boobs are ginormous too. It is ridiculous. And they are still sore! At least they don't hurt as much as they did in the first tri, but I'm like, enough already!

I'm sorry about the headaches. That sounds awful! I hope that Friday's appointment is fantastic. Will you have an u/s? Why are you worried about sharing the news?

amanda33758 · September 2014

@footprint‌ I don't think I have an U/S Friday just a doppler read of the heartbeat unless my anterior placenta warrants another u/s which I would love lol. I'm worried about sharing because I hate being in the spotlight and I guess it makes everything more real for me that things are going smoothy. I am truly just an odd bird!

MoreThanSparrows08 · September 2014

Hey Ladies! Unfortunately, I don't have time to respond to everyone, but ((hugs)) all around and an extra special Happy Birthday to @heathersf11

EDD/Week/Fruit 1/25/15 - 20 weeks - Banana!

Worries (rational or irrational) I can't shake this irrational worry in the back of my mind that something is going to go wrong. Whether it's just PgAL brain, my own paranoia, or mother's intuition, I don't k now, but it's making me crazy. I'm so excited for our 3rd little boy, but I just have that nagging thought every so often...

Appointments scheduled nothing until the end of the month

Upcoming milestones/Loss dates Nothing until December

QoTW: What has been the most surprising thing about being pregnant? What has been the worst thing? The best thing? I'm surprised that I feel like I've started all over. It's been 6 years since I've been this pregnant, and I thought it would be just like riding a bike, but everything feels so new and different this time around. Maybe because I'm older, or because I'm paying closer attention due to PgAL brain? The worst has been the morning sickness that won't go away - about once or twice a week, I still have to take meds to keep me from getting sick. The best has been seeing my boys' excitement over this new baby. It's adorable and I love that they're old enough that they will remember it.

kaynix21 · September 2014

footprint said:

Welcome! Congrats on your positive! Your betas seem great!

I'm sorry that your EDD is tomorrow. How are you feeling about it? Do you have anything planned? I hope it isn't too difficult for you.

I hope that time flies and your u/s appointment is here before you know it! Congrats again!

Thank you @footprint I'm feeling 50-50 on my EDD. I'm definitely sad, but I just want to be past it. This was the milestone I was dreading the most, I just want to move on. My DH is in the military so he's not going to be here. My awesome friends are taking care of me. There is a Disney Resort here so we're going to a character breakfast to keep me happy. (A little nervous - this is the first morning I'll have gone out because I have to be somewhere since I started having some nausea.)

BackstreetPixie · September 2014

Hi all! i am feeling okay. Feel like i have been doing a billion sit ups and tired, breathless, and irritable. Lol get to go in and tomorrow and hope all is well in there. (Ps i will be turning 30 on wednesday! Wow no more 20s for me. It is okay i have a baby face and still look 18 lol)

EDD/Week/Fruit
4-5-15/10w1d/ prune or cherry

Worries (rational or irrational)
I have not been nausiated for 2 weeks and that makes me feel like something is wrong. But i have other symptoms so maybe I am fine and over analyzing it. Lol every woman in may fmaily was sick the while time though!

Appointments scheduled
Tommorrow (or today if you read this tuesday)

Upcoming milestones/Loss dates
Nothing for a little while now

QoTW: What has been the most surprising thing about being pregnant? What has been the worst thing? The best thing?
Surprising- shouldn't i be vomiting?
Worst- PgAL brain
Best- pampering from hubby

Yaz14 · September 2014

Hey! My Thursday appointment was great thanks. Met the most awesome OB ever. My bum is all good too! No more blood thank goodness.

EDD/Week/Fruit
April 4th/10w3d/prune

Worries (rational or irrational)
My symptoms are becoming less intense. I know that's most likely because I'm nearing 2nd tri but I can't help but be a tad worried. My boobs especially feel almost normal (although they are definitely way bigger!)

Appointments scheduled
I need to get a nuchal blood test over the next few days. That's not technically an appointment though as I can just walk in so I'll do it when I find the time. It has to be done before Saturday. I then have my NT scan scheduled for the 25th.

Upcoming milestones/Loss dates
None just yet.

QoTW: What has been the most surprising thing about being pregnant? What has been the worst thing? The best thing?
The most surprising is how quickly it's gone by. I'm almost in 2nd tri and it seems like just yesterday I got my BFP. The worst thing has been trying to keep it a secret. At this point I am so ready to tell everyone! Also I know I've put on a noticeable amount of weight and although I'm not complaining I wonder if people are thinking "I wonder if she's pregnant or just fat?" Lol. Oh an I can't not mention the morning sickness! Although to some degree I love it because it confirms I'm still pregnant it also makes life kind of hard, especially my work life. It's also very sporadic. The best thing? I know it sounds cheesy but just knowing that I'm making a human being who I will care for and love and who will depend on me is just so special. It's a very warm, fuzzy kind of thing!

footprint · September 2014

HailsMom said:

EDD/Week/Fruit
2/9/15 so 18 weeks today - makes little man a sweet potato (where did TB come up with that as a fruit?)

Worries (rational or irrational) Doing good for now, though I have started having bad round ligament pains and even though I know that's what I'm feeling, I worry that something bad is happening with each pain.

Appointments scheduled
@footprint: A/S is a week from tomorrow.

Upcoming milestones/Loss dates
Oct 2nd is when I got my BFP with my last pregnancy and then the 28th was when I lost it.

QoTW: What has been the most surprising thing about being pregnant? What has been the worst thing? The best thing?
Surprising: How fast this pregnancy is going. I can't believe I am pretty much at the half way point.
Worst: dealing with PGAL and the pregnancy side effects hitting so much harder and sooner this time.
Best: finding out we are having a little boy. My family has only had girls born into it for the past 5 generations, so I never expected to actually be having a boy.

I am so happy that this pregnancy is moving quickly for you! That is so cool that you are Team Blue after five generations of girls! You must have been shocked. The house we live in has only had boys born into it since it was built in 1909, so we will be shocked if we are having a girl!

I'm not sure where the Bump comes up with these fruit. I am pretty sure that a sweet potato is tuber. What the hell is a dorian fruit?

footprint · September 2014

mommy0411 said:

EDD/Week/Fruit -/ 4/20/2014/ 8 weeks/Raspberry
Worries (rational or irrational) - Now that we have a heartbeat I am really worried about birth defects. Both of my sons have issues so we will be watching this little bean very closely. I also have to stay on my antidepressants so the baby is at a higher risk of a heart defect. I am having the verifi test in 4 weeks as well as the NT scan. We are treating the NT scan more as the first opportunity to look for structural issues. Luckily my doctor is awesome and is really understanding about managing my anxiety. I feel like we have had a lot bad luck in terms of the health of our children that I am waiting for the other shoe to drop with this little one. I want to have as much information as possible so we are as prepared as possible in case we need to be. It was really helpful to be able to meet with the specialist and have a game plan in place for when DS2 was born.

Appointments scheduled - I have another ultrasound next week to check on the baby and make sure things are going well! Then in 4 weeks I have the NT scan and the verifi blood test.

Upcoming /Loss dates - none.

QoTW: What has been the most surprising thing about being pregnant? I didn't think it would be a lot harder having 2 versus 1 while pregnant but the exhaustion is kicking my butt.
What has been the worst thing? The PGAL brain, the morning sickness and the exhaustion
The best thing? knowing another little one is growing inside of me!

I am sorry that both of your sons have heart issues. That must be so stressful. I'm glad that your doctor is understanding and is monitoring you and baby closely.

I have a hard time believing that 2 is harder than 1 since I find having 1 so, so hard! I'm not sure how you do it!

footprint · September 2014

racegurl87 said:

@racegurl87 How was your appointment? How is the m/s? My appt went really well. Dr says that everything is looking good and we were able to hear the HB on the doppler.

EDD/Week/Fruit 3/1/15, 15w, an orange

Worries (rational or irrational) Since I had the appt this morning it has eased my worry about having a mmc.... it was so long between appts that I was a little worried about that.

Appointments scheduled a/s on 10/6

Upcoming milestones/Loss dates My loss date is 11/7, so that's coming up..

QoTW: What has been the most surprising thing about being pregnant? What has been the worst thing? The best thing? The most surprising thing has definitely been how people already want to give advice/have an opinion on what you're having after your first few appts. The worst thing has definitely been m/s. The best thing is knowing this baby is growing like it should.

I'm glad that you heard the heart beat on the Doppler. It i such as a great sound. My appointments are a month apart and they seem to be spaced so long between them. I'm glad that you have you a/s scheduled! I should be having mine around then, too. Will you find out the sex?

footprint · September 2014

heathersf11 said:

@footprint Thanks for the birthday shout out, and for leading the check-in. My doctor's office never did tell me what my last beta was, just that my numbers looked great and that they wanted me to come in for an u/s. I had my first u/s on Thursday and we saw a heartbeat and they measured the little one at 5w 5 days. This is the furthest I've made it before, since with my BO we never got to see much.

EDD/Week/Fruit EDD 5/1/15, 6, pea

Worries (rational or irrational) I worry that something will go wrong. The PGAL brain is ever present.

Appointments scheduled I am scheduled for my next appointment with my OB on October 3rd.

Upcoming milestones/Loss dates I started bleeding at 7 weeks with my first pregnancy, and even though I know this isn't another BO, I still can't help but feel anxious as I reach seven weeks. I'm six weeks and three days right now.

QoTW: What has been the most surprising thing about being pregnant? What has been the worst thing? The best thing? I am surprised at how I can simultaneously feel super hungry, and yet repulsed by all food at the same time. I embrace all of my symptoms even the less pleasant ones, but I do hope my MS ends after the first trimester. It has been an all day affair for the past few days. I love knowing that there is hope that I could have my rainbow baby.

I hope you had a fun day yesterday! I'm glad that you got to see the heartbeat already! I'm sorry that the next week might be hard for you, passing your loss milestone and all. I'll be thinking of you.

The food issue is bizarre. The want to eat it all at the same time as being repulsed by it all is just such a bizarre feeling.

footprint · September 2014

arschm02 said:

Thanks for the check-in. The nightmares have stopped thank God! (Knock on wood). They've been replaced with sexy dreams... Which I'm 100% okay with since DH and I aren't having sex at all this first tri.

EDD/Week/Fruit - 4/28/15, 6w6d, blueberry tomorrow

Worries (rational or irrational) - I got a bit of a stomach flu on Saturday/Sunday. (Horrible while having heartburn, morning sickness and taking care of a 17 month old!!!) Since then I've been having pinching cramps. I am 98% sure it's gas but I worry every time I feel it.

Appointments scheduled - September 29th. OB visit and u/s (10weeks). Upcoming milestones/Loss dates - 11weeks marks my next loss date. Can't wait to be out of this trimester.

QoTW: What has been the most surprising thing about being pregnant? How much my boobs have grown. I've been pregnant twice since DS. They were like this with him but never with my other 2 pregnancies. I attributed that to not being the first time my body was pregnant. Nope, they're heavy and huge again. What has been the worst thing? Pgal brain. Crippling heartburn. The best thing? - I just have a good feeling this time around.

Yay sexy dreams! So much better than nightmares! I'm sorry you had a stomach flu. That sounds absolutely horrible! I can't even imagine.I'm glad you are on the mend.

kefttsc · September 2014

EDD/Week/Fruit:

February 9, 18 weeks 3 days, two sweet potatoes!

Worries (rational or irrational):

I've had a tight pressure in my very low abdomen the last few days and that of course makes me worry. I hear both babies on the doppler, but still, PGAL brain is so tough. I am hoping it is because I'm not drinking enough or being too active or something small like that. I put a call into my doctor's nurse this morning, just in case, but I'm sure it's nothing. I was told by my F15 ladies that it could be BH this early, but being a FTM I have no clue what I'm feeling for pete's sake.

UPDATE while I was typing: She called me back (within 20 min of my message - I LOVE my OB) and told me that what I am feeling is 100% normal. It is a combination typically of RLP and other stretching and pressure. She recommended just what I assumed, more water and lots of rest whenever I can. Any change in discharge (turning more to leakage) or of course blood or cramping and I am to call them back.

Appointments scheduled:
My anatomy scan is Monday! I can't wait! This has been the longest stretch of time between appointments for me (4 weeks) and it has been miserable.

Upcoming milestones/Loss dates:

I don't recall the exact day, but 4 years ago, the week of our 1st anniversary, I got my first BFP. That is next week. Oddly enough, I don't think about it as much anymore. That makes me feel a bit guilty, but I think we all grieve differently.

QoTW: What has been the most surprising thing about being pregnant? What has been the worst thing? The best thing?

Weird. All I can say is weird. DH says that if I say something is weird one more time......

The RLP, the exhaustion, the shortness of breath when all I did was windex the front door windows.....WEIRD what the body can do!

@kefttsc I read your post about people touching your belly. My sister does that to me. She is near about the only person I would let get away with that. I'm pretty frightening looking so I haven't had a stranger do it this pregnancy or last. Have you decided the best way to handle it?

I'm really honestly disheartened by it. The more I think about it, the more I really feel disrepected. If a stranger touches it, they don't know me and how I feel about it. YES, I will HATE it, but that person doesn't know my wishes. My own family DOES, yet they ignore it. I am about ready to have DH handle his mother and I will handle mine. It literally makes me want to cry that they KNOW how I feel and continue to think it's funny to do it all the time. I'm not talking they touch it. I'm talking RUB it all over for minutes at a time. They choose to do it when we are places where I can't comment. Church this weekend, lunch in public, etc. I'm so angry about it. I know this seems like an overreaction, but it literally makes me not want to be around them and makes my skin crawl.

Oh, and my sister KNOWS she would draw back a nub if she touched it, so she'd never

footprint · September 2014

mpiemont said:

@footprint Thanks for the check in & message! I'm feeling good about the betas but I'm trying not to get too excited yet. I know they mean that right now things are good, but I'm still having a hard time not saying "what if?" But for today I'm relieved. That's so funny about stalking my chart. This is my 4th time being pregnant (and having a BFP chart) and I kinda had a feeling myself but didn't want to psych myself up too much.

EDD/Week/Fruit 5/9/15, 5w2d, appleseed

Worries (rational or irrational) That if I let my guard down and get too happy, it will blow up in my face (irrational, I know)

Appointments scheduled 9/24 1st Ob visit & US. I'll be 7w4days-ish

Upcoming milestones/Loss dates

QoTW: What has been the most surprising thing about being pregnant? What has been the worst thing? The best thing? The most surprising thing is how instantly I fell in love with each of my babies. It's like seeing that 2nd line was so overwhelming and consuming. Instant love. Worst thing- the worry of loss. Best thing- feeling the baby move (obviously not this pregnancy yet.)

Edit- words can be hard...

One of the harder things for me to deal with being pgal is that because I know the horrible reality of loss I feel like I have lost the ability to feel the sheer joy of being pregnant. It sucks. It is just one more thing I lost after my MMC. For me, it does feel like it is getting easier to be happy and joyous this pregnancy as I get further along in my pregnancy.

footprint · September 2014

maisonduchoco2 said:

@footprint, thanks for checking up on me! The vomiting has slowed down, thank goodness. I'm just trying to get to Thursday without freaking out at this point.

EDD/Week/Fruit 12wks tomorrow

Worries (rational or irrational) I had a m/c at 12wks last time, so I am just anxious right now. Really hoping everything will go well and we get to my u/s on Thursday without incident.

Appointments scheduled Thursday is my NT scan!

Upcoming milestones/Loss dates 12 weeks is my loss milestone.

QoTW: What has been the most surprising thing about being pregnant? What has been the worst thing? The best thing? The symptoms just seem to be different from my pregnancy with DS as well as the one I m/c. It plays so many mind games on me. The best thing is just expecting a LO.

I am sorry that you are moving through your loss milestone this week. I hope that you don't get too anxious and that time moves quickly for you. Fx for an amazing u/s on Thursday! Let us know how it goes.

footprint · September 2014

nohalo21 said:

@footprint I mobile bump most of the time so I never get any notifications. I missed your message but all is well here. My mom brought over a cute little sleeper for her tonight. I am definitely more excited having made it through the a/s.

EDD/Week/Fruit
2/12/15;17w4d;onion

Worries (rational or irrational)
Definitely relaxing a bit but always worried that something will happen. I suppose this fear will never go away. With my 1st pregnancy, I was never this way.

Appointments scheduled
None

Upcoming milestones/Loss dates
Passed my milestone!

QoTW: What has been the most surprising thing about being pregnant? What has been the worst thing? The best thing?
My belly button is holding on. I am not sure how much longer it can though. I don't remember this happening so early with my first. The worst thing would be the constant worry. I am blessed to be pregnant so I don't complain much. The best thing is hearing that heartbeat feeling those little movements. It never gets old. I also loved my 3 y/o's reaction when she figured out when I was pregnant again. She ran into the room, grabbed an outfit and lovie that friends had given us. She shoved them up my shirt to "give" them to her and exclaimed "I am so happy to have her back". Melted my heart.

Before I did this check-in, I used to be mobile almost exclusively, so I get it. I had emailed you Friday before you had posted on the main board, so I saw it when you did update. I am so happy that everything went so well!!! It must be just a huge relief! Your three year old sounds adorable!

Sllinge · September 2014

EDD/Week/Fruit: 4/23 7weeks 5 days blueberry

Worries (rational or irrational) No worries this week, since I made it past my loss milestone I feel like an enormous weight has been lifted off my shoulders. MH even mentioned on Saturday night that I seem to be much more excited all of a sudden. Of course I didn't mention to him that Friday was our loss milestone since it was his birthday...Ready to see a heartbeat and my baby

Appointments scheduled One week until my first US, scheduled for 8:30am so hopefully when I check in next week I will have good news.

Upcoming milestones/Loss dates: Just passed it on Friday!!!

QoTW: What has been the most surprising thing about being pregnant? What has been the worst thing? The best thing? I am suprised how relaxed I have been since passing my milestone, while I am a bit anxious about the heartbeat, I am so happy that I feel like crying, for like the 5th time this morning... The worst was the anxiety of losing the baby and having to lie to people when they tell me we should get on it, we are newlyweds, I don't think I need people to tell me to get on it... The best thing has been my husband's reactions to everything. He is so excited and dying to tell people, he likes to talk to baby and insists he can hear 'him' even though he thinks it is a girl talking...

footprint · September 2014

MoreThanSparrows08 said:

Hey Ladies! Unfortunately, I don't have time to respond to everyone, but ((hugs)) all around and an extra special Happy Birthday to @heathersf11

EDD/Week/Fruit 1/25/15 - 20 weeks - Banana!

Worries (rational or irrational) I can't shake this irrational worry in the back of my mind that something is going to go wrong. Whether it's just PgAL brain, my own paranoia, or mother's intuition, I don't k now, but it's making me crazy. I'm so excited for our 3rd little boy, but I just have that nagging thought every so often...

Appointments scheduled nothing until the end of the month

Upcoming milestones/Loss dates Nothing until December

QoTW: What has been the most surprising thing about being pregnant? What has been the worst thing? The best thing? I'm surprised that I feel like I've started all over. It's been 6 years since I've been this pregnant, and I thought it would be just like riding a bike, but everything feels so new and different this time around. Maybe because I'm older, or because I'm paying closer attention due to PgAL brain? The worst has been the morning sickness that won't go away - about once or twice a week, I still have to take meds to keep me from getting sick. The best has been seeing my boys' excitement over this new baby. It's adorable and I love that they're old enough that they will remember it.

That nagging doubt is the worst. I hate it! i am sorry that you are experiencing it too! Hopefully it gets better.

This pregnancy is so much worse for me, symptom wise, too. I'm not sure why, but I am thinking it has to do with age.

footprint · September 2014

BackstreetPixie said:

Hi all! i am feeling okay. Feel like i have been doing a billion sit ups and tired, breathless, and irritable. Lol get to go in and tomorrow and hope all is well in there. (Ps i will be turning 30 on wednesday! Wow no more 20s for me. It is okay i have a baby face and still look 18 lol) EDD/Week/Fruit 4-5-15/10w1d/ prune or cherry Worries (rational or irrational) I have not been nausiated for 2 weeks and that makes me feel like something is wrong. But i have other symptoms so maybe I am fine and over analyzing it. Lol every woman in may fmaily was sick the while time though! Appointments scheduled Tommorrow (or today if you read this tuesday) Upcoming milestones/Loss dates Nothing for a little while now QoTW: What has been the most surprising thing about being pregnant? What has been the worst thing? The best thing? Surprising- shouldn't i be vomiting? Worst- PgAL brain Best- pampering from hubby

I'm sorry that your symptoms are confusing and upsetting you. My first pregnancy I had m/s like three days of the entire pregnancy. This time, I had m/s from week 4 until week 14ish. My mom never had any m/s nor did my sister. It's just a crap shoot, but it sure can make you crazy! Happy birthday on Wednesday! 30!!! Hope you have something fun planned!

footprint · September 2014

Yaz14 said:

Hey! My Thursday appointment was great thanks. Met the most awesome OB ever. My bum is all good too! No more blood thank goodness. EDD/Week/Fruit April 4th/10w3d/prune Worries (rational or irrational) My symptoms are becoming less intense. I know that's most likely because I'm nearing 2nd tri but I can't help but be a tad worried. My boobs especially feel almost normal (although they are definitely way bigger!) Appointments scheduled I need to get a nuchal blood test over the next few days. That's not technically an appointment though as I can just walk in so I'll do it when I find the time. It has to be done before Saturday. I then have my NT scan scheduled for the 25th. Upcoming milestones/Loss dates None just yet. QoTW: What has been the most surprising thing about being pregnant? What has been the worst thing? The best thing? The most surprising is how quickly it's gone by. I'm almost in 2nd tri and it seems like just yesterday I got my BFP. The worst thing has been trying to keep it a secret. At this point I am so ready to tell everyone! Also I know I've put on a noticeable amount of weight and although I'm not complaining I wonder if people are thinking "I wonder if she's pregnant or just fat?" Lol. Oh an I can't not mention the morning sickness! Although to some degree I love it because it confirms I'm still pregnant it also makes life kind of hard, especially my work life. It's also very sporadic. The best thing? I know it sounds cheesy but just knowing that I'm making a human being who I will care for and love and who will depend on me is just so special. It's a very warm, fuzzy kind of thing!

I'm so glad you like your OB! And that things are better for you. The symptoms waning near the second trimester is a mindfuck (excuse my French). Will you be buying a home Doppler? A lot of people get relief having that

akleng · September 2014

Thanks for the check-in @footprint! I hope you're having a good week. I'm doing OK with the EDD coming up on Friday. I was feeling a little down yesterday, but trying to focus on the good things to come. As of right now H and I just plan to have a quiet night at home. He doesn't want to focus too much on it, but also can't believe how fast the time has gone. I truly appreciate the T&Ps!

EDD/Week/Fruit

2/28/15:15w3d navel orange

Worries (rational or irrational)

I don't think the fear will every really go away (I actually had an awful dream about it the other night), but for the most part I'm feeling much more excited and postivie.

Appointments scheduled: Next Monday, Sept. 15th for a check-up.

Upcoming milestones/Loss dates: Just EDD coming up on Friday. So glad that the rest of the milestones from here on out will be happy ones!

QoTW: What has been the most surprising thing about being pregnant? What has been the worst thing? The best thing?

It's been crazy how much people want to do things for me. It's a very nice sentiment, but I can definitely carry things and stand for extended periods of time. I'm just pregnant! The worst is definitely the PGAL brain. I just want to enjoy this pregnancy! A close second was the morning sickness. I mean, it definitely helped ease my mind but man there were some rough weeks. The best (so far) was seeing LO moving at the NT Scan. It melted my heart.

christia10 · September 2014

@footprint thanks for being a rock star and hosting thread! My PGAL brain must be a little better as I did order my Motherhood stuff which includes a swimsuit for a babymoon DH is taking me on. All my appointments have been great (thank you God/knock on wood).

EDD/Week/Fruit

Mar 30/11/lime although I have been measuring ahead the last few weeks! Worries (rational or irrational)

worry about "jinxing" it a lot. Worry about losing baby. Worry about eating right. Worry if baby will be healthy. Appointments scheduled My ob/gyn is still having me in weekly to monitor me and make sure everything's okay due to my history. This stops soon though.

Upcoming milestones/Loss dates

All behind me actually. I have lost enough pregnancies though that I have loss dates every few months at least. Sometimes I can't even remember dates though because I block a lot of it (I don't have them in my signature either obviously). I have never had hopeful news or made it this far though! It's pretty surreal.

QoTW: What has been the most surprising thing about being pregnant? What has been the worst thing? The best thing?

Surprising would be how calm I am based on my history. I actually don't stress as much we I did when going through IVF for example. Although this was actually a surprise/natural bfp! We weren't trying AT ALL! The best part of it is how happy my DH is...he is over the moon. The worst part is worrying that we won't get to adopt for awhile now. I really want to adopt now! Adoption is super on my heart and I don't want the agency to turn us away due to our pg (we haven't told them yet).

tigerlily2015 · September 2014

EDD/Week/Fruit

3/19/4 - 12w5d

Worries (rational or irrational)

Good things first: @footprint, thanks for asking! My ultrasound at 12 weeks was amazing! In prior ultrasounds there was only a little bit of limb movement that we could see. In this one, the baby was clearly awake and playing around. He/she was actually jumping off one side of the sac, would hit its head hit the other side of the sac, slide down to starting position, and jump again. It was so cute. The baby was also playing with its hands and I think sucking on its thumb. So that made me feel a lot better. Now it's going to be a long wait until my next ultrasound which is the anatomy scan, but I'm feeling pretty positive about the pregnancy overall.

Appointments scheduled

I have an OB appointment on September 26. We won't have an ultrasound, but will get to hear the heartbeat with the Doppler. I'll be 15 weeks and assuming that appointment goes well, we will tell more people about the pregnancy.

Upcoming milestones/Loss dates

None in the near future.

QoTW: What has been the most surprising thing about being pregnant? What has been the worst thing? The best thing?

I think the most surprising thing has been what little energy I have. It's really sad. The worst thing has probably been brief nausea for a few weeks and my crazy cravings (almost always sugary carbs). I used to eat pretty healthy before pregnancy and tried to stay away from processed foods and sugars so it's weird to be wanting these things so much. The best thing has been the happiness my husband and I have had at each ultrasound. It seems like a miracle to have our beloved little child growing inside me.

Discouraged31 · September 2014

Hi @footprint, thanks for the check in. We had our 8 week 3 day ultrasound today and I was soo nervous because I still have had NO symptoms, but the doctor says everything is okay. We saw the heartbeat is 187-I feel that may be a little high and something may be wrong, but he didn't seem to be worried?

EDD/Week/Fruit

8w3d

Worries (rational or irrational) I get incredibly panicked before each u/s that the heartbeat will have stopped or that something is wrong

Appointments scheduled

9w u/s next tues

Upcoming milestones/Loss dates

we are further along then we were when we m/c last time so that is a little relief

QoTW: What has been the most surprising thing about being pregnant? What has been the worst thing? The best thing?

for me the surprising thing is believing there is a beating heart inside me when I don't feel pregnant at all. the worst thing is the intense fear that I will m/c again

mandi195 · September 2014

@footprint I had an u/s just to check up. Baby was sucking it's thumb and stretched out those little legs for us to see! I took a video of the u/s to watch when I start getting panicky... As far as announcing, it makes me freak out. It's "easy" to tell people, but then after I'm like "oh no, now if something bad happens that's one more person I have to tell bad news to"

EDD/Week/Fruit 3.14.15/13w3d/peach?

Worries (rational or irrational) I'm better today, after seeing our little one. However, my OB kind of freaked me out. I have a didelphic uterus (link to pic), so that comes with some risks. He told me that another OB in the clinic just had a woman with my same issue deliver at 28 weeks, BUT that since I've gone full term before he's not too worried about me, but I have to see a specialist just in case. So today went from nervous to calm to nervous again.

Appointments scheduled Cervix check in 3 weeks, and then A/S 3 weeks after that.

Upcoming milestones/Loss dates I'm past most of them. Actually in my second trimester now, so this will be my last "first trimester" check in...

QoTW: What has been the most surprising thing about being pregnant? What has been the worst thing? The best thing? Surprising - how hard it is for me to get excited because deep down I'm still scared to death of another loss. Worst thing has been the nausea and the return of back pain (I had major instability in my back, a year of solid chiropractic work was working great to resolve it, but now pregnancy hormones are relaxing my ligaments and such, so the instability is back and it hurts like hell). Best thing is being able to share this with my husband and our kids.

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