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May 2015 Moms
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PgAL Check-In : Sept 9
momtosam
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Welcome to the
PgAL check-in! This the weekly check-in for May 2015 moms who have previously
experienced a miscarriage, stillbirth, or loss of a child at any age. I hope I have included everyone that
checked in last week. If I missed you or you are new, 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.
@kimshelkey
@PlayboyMommy
@Sarahbmcd
@vballgirl78
@hellok2010
@onceinlovewithamy
@michieU79
@katie0919
@tawnieh
@Pink724
@centralperk
@itsmevkb
@courtney1741
@nikolah81
@laurie_mackeen
@kate6214
@tinawinks
@jennadesigns
@heathersf11
@heatherthomas41512
@alexandriaPR
@teachnva
@Ndracer
@kbruce77
@Mpiemont
@HalePop
@neanerbeaner4
@mlbrooks619
((Hugs)) to those that need them this week.
Please share the following in
your post
Pregnancy Loss Background (if first time joining us) :
EDD :
Gestation in weeks/fruit :
How are you feeling physically? Emotionally?
Upcoming Appointments or Milestones:
GTKY – Where do you live?
*bumping under a new name since July 2014*
Married 9/4/11
BFP 4/5/09, EDD 12/4/09, m/c 7/31/09
BFP 5/27/11, EDD 1/17/12, DS born 1/16/12
BFP 8/16/14, EED 4/29/15, We are having another BOY!
BFP 4/5/09, EDD 12/4/09, m/c 7/31/09
BFP 5/27/11, EDD 1/17/12, DS born 1/16/12
BFP 8/16/14, EED 4/29/15, We are having another BOY!
Yup. DS is Tommy Pickles! Nothing like living with an escape artist.
Just another cloth diapering, baby wearing mama.
This discussion has been closed.
Re: PgAL Check-In : Sept 9
EDD : May 1 (may change based on u/s today)
Gestation in weeks/fruit : 6w4d/sweetpea
How are you feeling physically? Exhausted and tired. M/s is kicking my butt.
Emotionally? I was actually in a really good spot until earlier today. Now I am stressed and freaking out. My ILs in their excitement shared our news with a few of DHs aunts/uncles. We only shared with them this early for support, if we had another m/c and because we saw them in person, which will not happen again till January. Well one of DHs sisters found out second hand from one the aunts before she got our announcement card in the mail. I feel awful she found out that way and not from us directyl. But really we are both terrified that we will basically have to announce publicly if we do m/c because all these people now know and are expecting us to have a baby. So very frightened and pissed. DH talked to them and they understand/apologized. They will not be sharing with another soul. I just wish they respected that it was our news to share (when we were ready) and not their news to share when they wanted. So we have several calls to make tomorrow, in hopes of stopping the rumor mill before all of DHs extended family knows. We were not planning to share otherwise until about 20 weeks, after our anatomy scan.
Upcoming Appointments or Milestones: I have an ultrasound appointment this afternoon for dating. FX all looks perfect and that we are far enough along for a heartbeat!
GTKY – Where do you live? Arizona
BFP 4/5/09, EDD 12/4/09, m/c 7/31/09
BFP 5/27/11, EDD 1/17/12, DS born 1/16/12
BFP 8/16/14, EED 4/29/15, We are having another BOY!
Yup. DS is Tommy Pickles! Nothing like living with an escape artist.
Just another cloth diapering, baby wearing mama.
Gestation in weeks/fruit : 6 weeks and 3 days/ sweet-pea
How are you feeling physically? Emotionally? Tired, and crazy (irrational and emotional). I've been napping and crashing out pretty early. MS is pretty bad right now. I'm not throwing up, but I've felt pretty nauseated pretty much all the time for the past couple of days.
Upcoming Appointments or Milestones: No new appointments until October 3rd.
GTKY – Where do you live? California, near Sequoia National Park.
Pregnancy Loss Background (if first time joining us) : I m/c at 5w5d in early January of this year.
EDD : My guess is May 19
Gestation in weeks/fruit : 4 weeks....i think that's like a sesame seed.
How are you feeling physically? Emotionally? Feeling tired, a little nauseous, food aversions, sore bb, backache, acne, etc. But awesome at the same time lol.
Upcoming Appointments or Milestones: My EDD for my m/c is tomorrow.
GTKY – Where do you live? Hawaii.
EDD : may 8
Gestation in weeks/fruit : 5 weeks 4 days, appleseed I believe.
How are you feeling physically? Emotionally? My betas were great but I am still terrified on miscarrying. Physically a little nauseated and quite tired.
Upcoming Appointments or Milestones: I will have an ultrasound monday the 15th (my 27th birthday! )
GTKY – Where do you live? Minnesota
TTC since Nov '09 = 4 chemical pregnancies and a 6w3d miscarriage from Sept '10 to Nov '14. Have tried clomid, femara, injectables. Progesterone, estrogen, lovenox, asa to support pregnancies.
Feb '11 : Diagnostic lap= left sided hydrosalpinx, SA= low (grade 2) motility
Aug '13: Another lap. Endo removed, left tube (hydrosalpinx) removed. Hysteroscopy showed that the hydro was actively leaking fluid into uterus.
Jan '14: DH dx with balanced translocation = high miscarriage risk. Can't afford IVF with PGD
Aug '14: BFP on own. EDD 5/8/15. 4w3d beta 1344.
Gestation in weeks/fruit : 6 weeks and 5 days/ sweet-pea
How are you feeling physically? Emotionally? Tired and annoyed easily. I'm nauseous throughout the day but not throwing up yet. Feeling happy and nervous-we heard the heartbeat yesterday!
Upcoming Appointments or Milestones: No new appointments until the beginning of October
GTKY – Where do you live? Albania, DH and I are Orthodox Christian Missionaries.
Me: 26 DH: 29
3/13: Miscarriage
11/13: Ectopic Pregnancy-removal of 1 fallopian tube
BFP: 8/21/14
Moses born by emergency C-section 4/23/2015
It's a Boy!
Gestation in weeks/fruit : 5w1d, Appleseed
How are you feeling physically? Emotionally? Emotionally I'm doing really well. However, I think it will progressively get worse as the week goes on. I Lost my baby right at 6 wks.
Physically I'm good. Constant headaches and sore boobs. Nausea here and there.
Upcoming Appointments or Milestones: My first appointment is Sept 24. But im looking forward to being 6 wks!
GTKY – Where do you live? Cincinnati, OH
Gestation in weeks/fruit : 6 wk 4 day sweet pea x2
How are you feeling physically? A little nauseated and tired off and on. Heartburn is worst for me. Emotionally? Relieved after seeing two heart beats yesterday. I've never made it to that point. I'm past my milestone but still cautious and worried. Scared to lose one or both. Doctor warned sometimes by 9-10 weeks you do lose one. Scared because I'm older mom, slightly overweight etc and I want to be in best health through this pregnancy to give my babies best chance at this.
Upcoming Appointments or Milestones: next apt is Sept 29 to see if still 2 little ones still in there.
GTKY – Where do you live? California
@momtosam- good luck at your u/s today! Fingers crossed that you see a nice, strong heartbeat! Keep us posted!
EDD : May 10
Gestation in weeks/fruit : 5 weeks, 2 days (apple seed)
How are you feeling physically? Emotionally? Physically- I'm peeing a lot (waking up a few times in the middle of the night), boobs are slightly sore and I've had one wave of nausea. I know its early, but I wish I had more symptoms. I think that would reassure me more. Emotionally- I'm a wreck! Even though my betas were great, I'm so terrified that we will lose this baby. I hate to feel that way and I'm trying to take it one day at a time, but I'm a worrier by nature.
Upcoming Appointments or Milestones: First u/s is Sept. 17
GTKY – Where do you live? WisconsinBFP #2: 7/24/13, MC: 8/28/13 @8weeks, 3days
Gestation in weeks/fruit : 5w ish / appleseed (excited to find out the actual date in a couple of weeks! My pp period was super wonky)
How are you feeling physically? I'm ok. I had some serious cramping last night that woke me up and of course made me super nervous. No spotting or anything, so I guess it's ok. It could have also been gas/indigestion so who knows. It was pretty awful, though.
Emotionally? The cramping last night brought back so many bad memories. It sucks.
Upcoming Appointments or Milestones: Next appt is the 23rd to hopefully hear the heartbeat.
GTKY – Where do you live? Currently right across the river from Manhattan. Moving to the Atlanta area in 6 weeks.
L: 7/12/13
C: 5/11/15
E: 3/7/17
Due 11/10/18
EDD: I'm thinking May 6
Gestation in weeks/fruit: 5w6d if my dates are correct, so apple seed.
Feeling: Nervous!! I had some brown spotting from Wednesday to Sunday, but it stopped yesterday, so I'll take that as a good sign. My betas are going up, but didn't double this time (2592 to 4457 in 48 hrs). Physically I feel ok. Just tired, some cramping and some boob soreness.
Upcoming appointments or milestones: I'll have an ultrasound on the 22, so hopefully we will hear a heartbeat! My ob offered to let me come in this Thursday for an u/s but I felt like since I'm so early and not sure of my dates, I might not see a heartbeat if I'm off by even a day or two, which would totally freak me out!!
GTKY: Washington state
BFP#1: 3/22/14~ Blighted ovum, D&C 5/1/14
BFP#2: 8/23/14 ~ EDD: 5/3/15
EDD: I'm thinking May 1
Gestation in weeks/fruit: 6 weeks
Feeling: Nervous and emotional. My betas weren't that great. I had blood taken on Monday to compare from Thursday and the only doubled. Trying not to read too much into it but seeing just a sac at my ultrasound is freaking me off. Hopefully it was just too early. I am getting hot flashes along with all if a sudden being freezing.
Upcoming appointments or milestones: an ultrasound schedule for the 25th and I am just suppose to call if I have any pain on either side.
GTKY: I grew up in the land of 10,000 lakes but currently live in Europe.
EDD : 5/04/15
Gestation in weeks/fruit : 6w1d, green pea
How are you feeling physically? Oh, so sick to my stomach. Yesterday everything I ate came up. I also have very tender breasts, and am exhausted - think 2-3 naps a day when I have the time. I would sleep all day if I could.
Emotionally? Things are rough. I've been around a lot of other people's babies lately - my fiance's nephew turned one last week, and we went to his birthday party. He's a delight and I love him, but holding him made me so sad and nervous for the fate of this pregnancy. I also started a new nanny job this week (great timing, me) with a 7-month-old. I'm trying to focus on the moment, enjoy being with the little ones around me, and not worry about this pregnancy (especially until I have more information) but it's hard. Fiance and I are bickering a fair amount just because of our stress levels, about little stupid stuff like where bowls go in the dishwasher. I think things will smooth out soon. I hope!
Upcoming Appointments or Milestones: Next Monday (15th) is my dating ultrasound/first appointment.
GTKY – Where do you live? Texas!
EDD : May 8th but I always have my babies early so I'm guessing April 15th
Gestation in weeks/fruit : 5wk6d
How are you feeling physically? Emotionally? I'm a mess. I had a little bit of blood Saturday night and brown spotting ever since and yea, yea, yea, I know brown is old and blah, blah, blah but that doesn't change that it's worrying me.
Upcoming Appointments or Milestones: I have and ultrasound scheduled a week from today.
GTKY – Where do you live? Milwaukee, which although the winters can be long, cold and oh so snowy, it's the perfect small, big city. We have everything really big cities have while still maintaining a small town feel. And, the winters help you appreciate the summers more. At least that's what I tell myself.Kelly, Mom to Christopher Shannon 9.27.06, Catherine Quinn 2.24.09, Trey Barton lost on 12.28.09, Therese Barton lost on 6.10.10, Joseph Sullivan 7.23.11, and our latest, Victoria Maren 11.15.12
Secondary infertility success with IVF, then two losses, one at 14 weeks and one at 10 weeks, then success with IUI and then just pure, crazy luck. Expecting our fifth in May as the result of a FET.
This Cluttered Life
EDD : May 9th
Gestation in weeks/fruit : 5wk3d
How are you feeling physically? Emotionally? So-so. Waiting to hear back from Doc today about my HCG levels we tested yesterday. The levels from last Thursday were great, so hoping for continued good news. Physically - fine, few to no symptoms... which worries me. Was like this last time too although my breasts were sore last time early and they aren't currently.
Upcoming Appointments or Milestones: U/S on 9/18
GTKY – Where do you live? Charlotte, NC
EDD : 5/2/14
Gestation in weeks/fruit : 6w 3d - sweet pea
How are you feeling physically? Emotionally? Physically I feel pretty great. I did last time too (minus exhaustion) so I'm telling myself this is just fine. It just makes it hard to believe you're pregnant when you don't feel like it. I didn't feel pregnant last time until I got a belly and started to feel the baby move!
Upcoming Appointments or Milestones: Appt and scan with my RE on Thursday....about 47.5 hours from now....not that I'm counting or anything. I'm terrified there won't be anything there, but trying to stay positive.
GTKY – Where do you live? Texas
Surprise BFP# 5 - 9/2/16 - Due 5/13/17
Gestation in weeks/fruit : 5 weeks
How are you feeling physically? Tired, boobs are extremely painful, had some spotting after BM on Saturday but none since then, some mild cramping
Emotionally? Feeling better now that I made it through today which was when I miscarried last month
Upcoming Appointments or Milestones: had first beta yesterday next one tomorrow, first U/S in two weeks
GTKY – Where do you live? Good ole VA
Gestation: I am 6 weeks
How I am feeling: the nausea has begun. I feel so awful that I have literally been lying around for 3 days, forcing myself to do the most mundane things. But I think this helps me emotionally. It is a good reminder that things are working. I have to keep telling myself that fatigue/sore boobs/ and yes... Even vomiting are a good thing.
Upcoming appt: My ultrasound is scheduled a week from Friday! I cannot wait!!
GTKY: I live in Pennsylvania
EDD : May 7
Gestation in weeks/fruit : 5 weeks 5 days / apple seed
How are you feeling physically? Emotionally?
I spent most of the weekend with a head cold, but it has mostly gone away. Nausea is here in full force. Not throwing up, but I have to make myself eat. Emotionally, I just made it past my second due date. I'm struggling to be hopeful about this pregnancy
Upcoming Appointments or Milestones:
No appointments until next Fri
GTKY – Where do you live? DC Metro area
@heathersf11 : Nausea all day sucks. Sometimes it feels better when you can actually throw up. So do you find you go to the NP often? It is beautiful there.
@kaynix21 : Welcome to our check-in. Hugs as you go through the next few days and pass the EDD.
@rco987 : Welcome to our check-in. Glad to hear your betas looked good. FX as you get through the next week to your ultrasound.
@AlexadriaPR : So exciting you got to hear the heartbeat yesterday, that is awesome!
@MichieU79 : Hugs mama. It is hard to not read into every little symptom, or lack of. That is all we can do, enjoy being pregnant for today, as we have no control. FX this week goes by quick as you wait for your ultrasound appointment.
@Sarahbmcd : Hugs as you get through this week and pass your first milestone.
@Ndracer : So exciting you got to see TWO heartbeats yesterday!! I am so excited for you guys. Many prayers for your double rainbow.
@vballgirl78 : Glad you had great betas! Hugs as you get to the 17th for your u/s.
@ramy3695 : Welcome to our check-in. Hugs as you get to your loss anniversary and your first milestone!
@Pink724 : No spotting is a good thing. I too had cramping that woke me up, so right there with you. Many hugs! Hope the next couple weeks go by quick as you wait for your u/s appointment.
@robotpcr : Welcome to our check-in. FX all goes well for you over the next week as your wait for your first u/s. Everything sounds great. Remember you are pregnant for today. As long as your FRER line is not disappearing another CP did not occur. Now that you are in the 5w, you should be in the clear for that diagnosis. Hugs!
@rad3585 : Welcome to our check-in. Those numbers sound great. I know not everyone doubles at the same rate. As long as your OB is not concerned I would try to stay positive. Hugs!
@centralperk : FX all stays healthy! Hugs as you take it day by day till the next ultrasound. Were they concerned about just seeing a sac?
@norsern : Welcome to our check-in. FX for you as your pass your loss milestone!
@tinawinks : Sorry you had a rough week. Hugs!! GL on your ultrasound Monday. FX you see a healthy growing baby and a heartbeat!
@HalePop : It is definitely frustrating. Sadly, nothing can be done to undo it. Hope you feel better fast!!
@itsmevkb : Sorry you had a rough week. Hugs as you go into this week!
@mlbrooks619 : How did your levels look, did you get them back?
@katie0919 : GL at your upcoming appointments! FX all looks great!
@teachnva : So glad you have had no other spotting! I had been checking that post. GL with your numbers. Hope they come back awesome!
@nnjj : Welcome to our check-in! YAY for awesome ultrasound!
@tawnieh : I am with you completely. Just reminding myself m/s is a good sign. Hope it eases up for you, so you can feel better and function.
@kate6214 : Glad you are feeling better after being sick this weekend. Hugs! Glad you were able to pass this milestone. What is your appointment next week?
BFP 4/5/09, EDD 12/4/09, m/c 7/31/09
BFP 5/27/11, EDD 1/17/12, DS born 1/16/12
BFP 8/16/14, EED 4/29/15, We are having another BOY!
Yup. DS is Tommy Pickles! Nothing like living with an escape artist.
Just another cloth diapering, baby wearing mama.
Edd: 5/11 by my ovulation guess
Gestation: 5 weeks 1 day
Appointments: I go for an ultrasound on Tuesday afternoon
Gtky: I live in Louisville, KY
BFP 4/5/09, EDD 12/4/09, m/c 7/31/09
BFP 5/27/11, EDD 1/17/12, DS born 1/16/12
BFP 8/16/14, EED 4/29/15, We are having another BOY!
Yup. DS is Tommy Pickles! Nothing like living with an escape artist.
Just another cloth diapering, baby wearing mama.
EDD : 5/17
Gestation in weeks/fruit : 4
How are you feeling physically? Emotionally?
Sick. My stomach is awful and I'm exhausted. I'm nervous to get too excited.
Upcoming Appointments or Milestones: I need to make my first appointment.
GTKY – Where do you live? Southern California
Gestation- 6+5 (sweet pea)
Physically? Exhausted, just started feeling some morning sickness
Emotionally? Scared beyond belief!
Upcoming appointments and milestones- possible appointment today and my milestone is I've made it this far with no spotting!
Where do I live? Boardman Ohio!
Pregnancy Loss Background (if first time joining us) : I had a MC at 9 weeks (found out at 11 weeks - D&C at 12 weeks). This was in between DD 8 and DD 4
EDD : May 8th
Gestation in weeks/fruit : sweet pea
How are you feeling physically? Emotionally? Physically sick 24/7 emotionally cautiously optimistic
Upcoming Appointments or Milestones: I have an US on Thursday at my RE
GTKY – Where do you live? South Carolina
@hellok2010 : I am so glad you are feeling great!! Those numbers sound awesome!
@Jackii18 : How your appointment go? Yay that you have made it this far in as well!
@mommyofaei : Welcome to our check- in. FX for your appointment on Thursday!
BFP 4/5/09, EDD 12/4/09, m/c 7/31/09
BFP 5/27/11, EDD 1/17/12, DS born 1/16/12
BFP 8/16/14, EED 4/29/15, We are having another BOY!
Yup. DS is Tommy Pickles! Nothing like living with an escape artist.
Just another cloth diapering, baby wearing mama.
Pregnancy Loss Background (if first time joining us) : Hi, I posted my intro today and i'm jumping right in! I've had 4 miscarriages: 3 chemical pregnancies and 1 blighted ovum. The last one was this past January.
EDD : May 15
Gestation in weeks/fruit : 5 weeks, I think that's an appleseed
How are you feeling physically? Emotionally? Physically: Boobs are definitely sore, lots of bloating, some pelvic pain, a little nausea. Emotionally: i'm feeling better now that my hcg levels have been rising nicely, but i'm still worried overall. I try not to dwell on the pgal brain and trying to take it one day at a time and be happy.
Upcoming Appointments or Milestones: My first u/s is on 9/24.
GTKY – Where do you live? Hawaii