PgAL weekly check in : Oct 15

momtosam · October 2014

Today is Pregnancy & Infant Loss Remembrance Day. I hope you each join in the international wave of light tonight at 7pm.

Welcome to the PgAL check-in! (Sorry it is a day late this week. I had a sick little one and just did not have the time yesterday to really get this up.) This the weekly check-in for May 2015 moms who have previously experienced a miscarriage, stillbirth, or loss of a child at any age. If you are new, please feel free to jump right in. I look forward to the support we can share over the many months to come. 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.

Thanks to @Ramy3 creative skills we have our PgAL badge that you can add to your siggy.

To our ladies who experienced loss this week, know your LO will always be remembered. You each will be in our thoughts and prayers! Many hugs!

@soyboy – I hope your son has been letting you sleep later this week. Hugs and know you are not alone in your image/weight issue struggle while pregnant. How is the nightly date with baby and Doppler going? Have you guys decided to announce, since you are feeling ready now?

@mermomo5 – Welcome to our check-in. Glad you can join us. Yay for a good ultrasound last week. Keep us posted on how your appointment Monday goes. Ohh and hope you and H get to have some dates in the coming months. Sounds like you need one. I completely understand.

@audpod2004 – How is the m/s? Your favorite date sounds wonderful. You have a very thoughtful husband.

@mlbrooks619 – How are you feeling? The constipation and sciatic pain getting any better? Let us know how your u/s goes (or went if you had it earlier this week).

@Lbdelacruz – So exciting about twins! FX both stay sticky!! How are you feeling this week?

@ramy3 –How are you feeling this week? How did your first appointment and u/s go on Thursday? The adventures you and H have had sound amazing.

@michieU79 – Are you continuing to feel pretty awesome this week? How was the NT scan on Tuesday? Have you been able to pick up baby with home Doppler? Your engagement story is wonderful and is an awesome date!

@lscarborough – So glad you had an awesome u/s last week! How are you feeling this week? I too love going to pumpkin patches and doing the mazes. And that maze sounds awesome!

@coastlinemama – Welcome to our check-in. How are you feeling this week? Keep us posted on how the u/s goes on Friday. FX for great news! I love sunrises at the beach, sounds like a great time with your husband!

@kate6214 – How is the nausea and your boobs this week? Have you picked up a new bra to help with your spillage issues? Sorry your news got spilt, and hopefully they can respect you enough to keep it your news to share.

@kj808 – How are the symptoms this week? How is your DH handling your mood swings? Do not worry you are not alone with them at all! GL with your appointment on the 20^th. Keep us posted on how it goes. And yay for graduating from your RE, that is such awesome news.

@mrsmustard12 – How are you doing this week? Do you have any news from last weeks u/s? And I can not believe you witnessed a birth while waiting for your appointment.

@vballgirl78 – How are you feeling this week? Morning sickness still awful? So glad you had a great u/s last week. Your first date sounds awesome and that you guys definitely had something special from the start .

@mpiemont – Have you been able to eat much the past week, or the nausea still taking a toll on you? Glad you are feeling better after several great u/s appointments!

@missip86 – How is teaching and being pregnant going? So glad you had a good appointment last week. I love exploring new places with DH. Hope you get to do another date weekend with your H like that again. Sounded wonderful.

@norsern – How are you doing with the nausea and constipation? I am very sorry that baby B did not make it, but so glad that things are still looking great for baby A. Your sweet May baby will not be forgotten though. How have you been holding up?

@jacks2008 – Hope your eating does not give you away before you are ready. I hope you start feeling some more relief soon. So glad your appointment went well last week! Congrats on 11 years, that is awesome.

@heathersf11 – Are you continuing to feel pretty good? Have you gotten the results back from your tests? Sonoma is absolutely beautiful. I hope to make it back there one day, and hope you do too!

@tasteslikeshiny – Welcome to the check-in. Sorry for your previous losses. How are you feeling? How did your appointment go? That is sweet that that moment is when you knew that you would marry your H!

@sunshinedaisies000 – Glad you are trying to keep the worry away. I hope this past week was better for you. How are things going? Any more bleeding issues?

@maggiet19 – So glad you had a blessing in disguise and got to see your baby again last week. And that everything looks great! Your favorite date sounded awesome and romantic!

@chicagomomab – Welcome, glad you are able to join our check-in. How are you feeling this week? GL with your appointment tomorrow. Keep us posted on how it goes.

@equestriandiva – Sorry you have been feeling icky. Hope this week has been a little better. Glad everything showed good news on the u/s last week!

@littlecookie – How is the Zofran working for you, assuming you decided to take it? Did you get the results of you bloodwork back? How was your appointment yesterday? Your babymoon sounded wonderful and special. Do you hope to do another this time around?

@robotpcr – How are you feeling? Is the unisom/B6 still helping some? So glad you had a great appointment and that everything looked great! Your proposal made me chuckle. My roommate in college had a similar got yelled at during proposal story. It make it all so memorable and a great story.

@HalePop – Has the m/s let up any for you this past week? Glad emotionally you are getting to a good place. How was your appointment on Monday? That is sweet that you got to go back to Vail and reminisce!

@kaynix21 – Glad you joined us again and that your SIL wedding was awesome. How are you feeling? How did the u/s go?

@pintobean39 – Yay for getting to a place that you started to look for ideas on a nursery! Have you been able to eat better this past week? Yay for a great u/s last week. How did your u/s go on Tuesday? Love that you guys have a get away place you that is “yours”.

@AlexandriaPR – Sorry that you had a friend blab your news. Hopefully they are all being respectful and letting this be your news to share now. How did your appointment go on Friday?

@mrsb029 – Welcome and glad you can join us. Glad you are feeling pretty well physically! Glad all your scans so far have been great news!

@CTri17 – How are you feeling this week? You feeling any better? When do you go back in for the heartbeat check? Yay for telling your families!! Are you in AZ too? Or is there a different weaver’s needle? If the one in AZ, have hiked it and definitely a great hike!

@sunnysidexup – How is the prescription for the m/s working for you? As for your measuring, I am sure everything is okay. If you OB did not seem concerned I would try to stay positive till your next appointment. Hugs! Laguna Beach is beautiful and a great place. And woot for baby making!
@Lalalady54 – Are you continuing to feel better? So glad you have had some great appointments!! That sounds really sweet the way you and your H are able to just spend time together enjoying each other’s company.

@chaitealover – Have you been feeling any better? I hope no more migraines. Yay for great u/s last week. That is awesome that you guys were able to just have time the two of you and have that special time together.

@branders74 – How is the m/s this week? Have you gone shopping for bras yet? Sounds like you need to as well. Your shoot stars date sound awesome!

@DreamChaser246 – How are you feeling? Yay for hearing heartbeat last week! And so exciting you are committing with this baby with a ticker! Have you had the u/s this week yet? How’d it go, if so? We too love home dates too!

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:

Any updates from last weeks check-in :

GTKY – What is the one way you spoil/treat yourself?

momtosam · October 2014

EDD : April 29 (based off u/s)

Gestation in weeks/fruit : 12 weeks/lime

How are you feeling physically? I am still really sick. But having waves of good days or periods of the day. I am finally not loosing any more weight, well hopefully. I am ready to feel normal again. I did finally take my first soft poop after weeks of awful constipation. Hopefully this continues.
Emotionally? I am at a good place. I have rough moments, but overall letting myself embrace this pregnancy and really enjoy it. I shared my loss story today on social media and one of the things I shared was how my loss impacted my pregnancy with my DS. Never allowing myself to be excited. I missed a lot because of fear. I had a struggle connecting with DS because of it too. I really want to enjoy every day of this pregnancy and not allow the fear to keep me from the joy. So I am letting myself fall in love with no barriers.

Upcoming Appointments or Milestones: Next appointment Nov 5th.

Any updates from last weeks check-in : None.

GTKY – What is the one way you spoil/treat yourself? I love to take read a book and drink a glass of wine while taking a bath.

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mlbrooks619 · October 2014

EDD : 5/13/15

Gestation in weeks/fruit : 10 weeks/prune

How are you feeling physically? Mainly Fatigue and some round ligament pain. Headaches and getting dizzy have started within the last week.

Emotionally? Better, still cautious.

Upcoming Appointments or Milestones: had my 10 week appointment today!! We heard baby HB on the Doppler at 158. At 7weeks/1 day it was 155 so glad to see the HB is still beating strong. I did the first part of the NT screening (finger prick) and have the US for the second part scheduled on 10/31, which I'll be 12 weeks then. Also gave about 7 tubes of blood today, goodness gracious!
Oh this was also the appt last pregnancy we found out about the MC. So big milestone today!

GTKY – What is the one way you spoil/treat yourself? Buy myself a piece of clothing or go out to lunch or dinner. We are on a tight budget saving to buy a house in February so we don't spend much on ourselves right now.

Lbdelacruz · October 2014

@momtosam‌, thanks for the sticky wishes!

EDD : 5/23/15

Gestation in weeks/fruit : according to LMP, 8w4d. But, babies have tracked ahead for two ultrasounds. They are looking about 9w1d. I ovulated early, but not enough to change my due date yet. Olive-ish?

How are you feeling physically? Ok. A little tired. Sore nipples. But, spotting has increased over the past few days. Darker brown / rust. I went in for an U/S yesterday. Baby A had a heartrate of 175, and baby B was at 171. Both are doing well. No real reason for the spotting. They put me on two weeks pelvic rest.

Emotionally? Ack! Even with good tests two weeks in a row, I'm so worried. Pgal brain is crazy. I wish the spotting would stop. Nervous about pelvic rest.

Upcoming Appointments or Milestones: Next scheduled appt is 10/28. DH and I will celebrate first anniversary this weekend.

Any updates from last weeks check-in :
More spotting. Ugh.

GTKY – What is the one way you spoil/treat yourself?
That's been tough to do lately! I am looking forward to some r&r when we go away this weekend.

Hope everyone's doing well!!

momtosam · October 2014

@ramy3 - So many hugs!! & @norsern - Hugs as your approach your loss date this week!!

Know you are both in my thoughts.

Honeydewchestnut · October 2014

Hi all, I'd like to join in if that's okay.

Pregnancy Loss Background (if first time joining us) : I've had three losses, all first trimester in 2013 after a successful first pregnancy in 2011

EDD : May 28

Gestation in weeks/fruit : 7 w 6 days, blueberry

How are you feeling physically? Emotionally?
I'm tired and still scared.

Upcoming Appointments or Milestones: I have my last ultrasound with my RE Tuesday and my first OB appointment next Friday

Any updates from last weeks check-in :

GTKY – What is the one way you spoil/treat yourself? I like to take a long shower or read a book

vballgirl78 · October 2014

@momtosam- Thanks again for running this and taking the time to personally respond to each of us. It means a lot! I'm so glad you are starting to enjoy and embrace this pregnancy more. Its hard when you've experienced a loss. I'm also glad you were able to share your experience. I think that can be so therapeutic and I hope it encourages more women to open up about loss and not keep it bottled up.

Due Date: Now May 9th (moved up 1 day)
Gestational Age: 10 weeks, 4 days

Upcoming Appointments: Next appointment is on Halloween. Went in on Monday for the Maternit21 blood test. Waiting on the results and hoping everything comes back OK. Also super excited to find out if Addy will have a little brother or sister!

How are you feeling? Physically.... SO, SO much better. Started a low dose of zofran for the m/s, magnesium for the headaches and colace to prevent constipation. I feel like a new woman! Its wonderful! Emotionally... Still have my ups and downs but overall I feel really good. We shared our news on Facebook last week so its nice to have more people to talk to about it.

GTKY: I don't do much for myself... DH always tries to get me to do more for me but its hard. I do occasionally get a pedicure and I take a relaxing bubble bath every night. Its my "me time" and helps me relax and unwind.

Thinking of all you ladies! Love reading about all the great appointments!

mpiemont · October 2014

@momtosam‌ Thanks for checking in!! I started Diclegis (unisom/b6) and it has helped a lot. Now I'm always hungry!

EDD : 5/9

Gestation in weeks/fruit :10w4d, prune?

How are you feeling physically? Emotionally? Physically just wiped out. I think the meds are making me sleepy. Luckily my boys still nap so I've been snoozing in the afternoon. Emotionally today I am a mess. So much pain has been brought back up with remembering my loss.

Upcoming Appointments or Milestones: NT scan 10/24, OB appt 10/31

Any updates from last weeks check-in : heard the baby's HB on the Doppler twice this past week

GTKY – What is the one way you spoil/treat yourself? If it's a rough start to the day, I load the boys in the car in their PJs and we go through the Starbucks or Dunkin Donuts drive through. Even though I get decaf, it makes me happy

mpiemont · October 2014

@ramy3‌ I've been having a really weepy sad day too. Hugs coming your way- and to all the PGAL ladies!

ASRDH · October 2014

Hi. I had an ectopic pregnancy earlier this year. My first due date recently passed.

EDD: may 3 by u/s may 6 by LMP

Size of a lime 11 weeks.

I'm feeling pretty good these days. Hungry and getting a bit of bump. My H n I have 5 year anniversary pictured being done this weekend on a local park and I spent all morning trying to find a shirt to flow over my rubber band fastened jeans. Its frustrating not looking pregnant and not fitting into my jeans. I also picked up a home Doppler off Craigslist so I can hear a heart beat when I need reassurance. I promised H n a concerned friend I'd only use it once a week but silly H left me alone tonight so of course I had to hear it again. Next weekend- NYC Baby!

Upcoming appointment: undecided about NT scan. Otherwise seeing midwife 10/31.

Treats- Starbucks or for bigger splurges pedis or messages. My therapist is too nervous to touch till I'm out of the first trimester. I can't wait!!

EIsieMae · October 2014

EDD : May 23rd

Gestation in weeks/fruit : 8 weeks/a raspberry

How are you feeling physically? The nausea is neverending

Emotionally? I'm feeling pretty anxious, because my appointment is right around the corner.

Upcoming Appointments or Milestones: My first appointment and u/s is this Monday.

Any updates from last weeks check-in : Nope, just chugging along.

GTKY – What is the one way you spoil/treat yourself? We've been a little short on cash with the upcoming move. But I am all about getting massages, when we do have a little spending money.

Lalalady54 · October 2014

EDD : 5-10-15

Gestation in weeks/fruit : 10w3d, prune?

How are you feeling physically? Good, I have almost stopped puking since the start of the B6 and can manage to make it through almost everyday!
Emotionally? A whole lot better- I used my Doppler for the first time today and heart that cute little horse galloping sound and my heart felt at ease

Upcoming Appointments or Milestones: NT scan on the 23rd, followed directly by my MFM appointment.

Any updates from last weeks check-in : Nothing

thankfully.

GTKY – What is the one way you spoil/treat yourself? I like to get my nails done and get waxed, I do both every 3 weeks, it's my treat to myself, I need it

Jenarena · October 2014

Pregnancy Loss Background (if first time joining us) : I have had three miscarriages total. My last one was 2.5 years ago. This is my 8th pregnancy and my second with my current husband. FX this one sticks.

EDD :
May 29,2015

Gestation in weeks/fruit :
7w5days/ blueberry

How are you feeling physically?
Physically I'm exhausted and I feel so pukey all the time.
Emotionally?
Emotionally I'm full of anxiety. What will this pregnancy hold. Am I getting g to old to have babies. Will 5 csection a really be ok. How the hell are we gonna make room in the budget and the house. It doesn't help I suffer from depression, anxiety and panic attacks as it is. Plus 2 years ago I lost my 3 year old niece to a embryonal brain tumor. Her and I were extremely close. Extremely. But the thing is I keep thinking what if my baby develops a BT in the womb. I know silly fear but it's there anyway.

Upcoming Appointments or Milestones:
First appointment coming up on Monday

GTKY – What is the one way you spoil/treat yourself?
I get manicures every other week. It really helps my sanity.

scubakate · October 2014

EDD : May 14, 2015

Gestation in weeks/fruit : 9w6d olive I think??

How are you feeling physically? Emotionally? Okay really, emotionally just ready for T1 to be over and get into a better groove with my new job.

Upcoming Appointments or Milestones: OB on 10/31 and MFM on 10/31 right after OB appt. I'll be right at 12 weeks so fingers crossed all goes well and we learn more about what to expect from MFM doc.

Any updates from last weeks check-in : Sorry I missed last week, I was visiting family and shared our happy news with them

GTKY – What is the one way you spoil/treat yourself? Mani/Pedi or a massage at work. We have a great wellness center with cheap massage/chiro/accupuncture services

tasteslikeshiny · October 2014

@scubakate thanks for the kind words. They moved my ultrasound to 10/20 and I am totally freaking out.

kate6214 · October 2014

Thanks @momtosam for the check in.

@kate6214 – How is the nausea and your boobs this week? Have you picked up a new bra to help with your spillage issues? Sorry your news got spilt, and hopefully they can respect you enough to keep it your news to share.

Boobs are still out of control. When you are 32G before pregnancy...I'm a,most afraid to go get sized. I was going to be near a Nordstroms last weekend but spent time resting instead. I'm wondering if a bra extender might not be a bad temporary fix.

EDD: May 7

Gestation in Weeks/Fruit:10 weeks 6 days

How are you feeling emotionally? Physically?

Physically I'm ok though add heartburn to the symptom list. On the plus side I'm pooping on a semi regular basis. Whoo hoo!

Emotionally I've been pretty good. I went public with my losses today and it was kind of liberating. I actually found more people who had been through the same thing and was able to reach out to some.

Upcoming Appointments/Milestones

Next Wednesday is my second OB appointment. I've never made it far enough to get to that appointment.

GTKY: I love to go get a pedicure.

CTri17 · October 2014

@momtosam thanks for the checkin- still feeling pretty crummy but have been able to not puke for almost a week, but I barely made it today. Yes, in AZ! I go back for my HB check on Tuesday next week hopefully

EDD : May 12

Gestation in weeks/fruit : 10w1d / prune

How are you feeling physically? Emotionally? Physically still pretty crummy, emotionally my hormones are making me super grumpy and I have a short fuse!

Upcoming Appointments or Milestones: HB doppler next week!

Any updates from last weeks check-in : not much to report, I'll be happy when I can eat more again

GTKY – What is the one way you spoil/treat yourself? usually it is in the form of beer or food , but I love a good massage

tasteslikeshiny · October 2014

EDD : may 31st

Gestation in weeks/fruit : blueberry

How are you feeling physically? Emotionally?

I am a wreck. My doctor called to say my hcg is higher than she expected so she moved up my ultrasound thinking maybe she dated me wrong.

Upcoming Appointments or Milestones:
10/20 ultrasound

Any updates from last weeks check-in : I threw up for the first time this week. I feel pregnant. I am trying not to get my hopes up.

GTKY – What is the one way you spoil/treat yourself?

York Peppermint Patties.

AlexandriaPR · October 2014

Gestation in weeks/fruit : 12 weeks-plum!

How are you feeling physically? Emotionally?
Doing pretty good. Our last ultrasound on Friday went well. MIL was here so she got to see the baby again. Baby was measuring well and had a good heartbeat.

I'm a little nervous to go off my progesterone suppositories in a week. I hope everything is developed enough that it doesn't hurt the baby!

Upcoming Appointments or Milestones:

Today I go in for my NT scan. A little nervous for this but it's all in God's hands.

Any updates from last weeks check-in :

Just to eat a lot of sugar before my NT scan today! Yay!!

GTKY – What is the one way you spoil/treat yourself?

I like to turn on some reality tv, light a candle and paint my nails!

Pintobean39 · October 2014

EDD : 5-30-15

Gestation in weeks/fruit : 7w5d blueberry

How are you feeling physically? I still physically feel fine. I don't really have any symptoms and I'm starting not to stress so much about that.

Emotionally? Getting better. My 15yr old flat out asked me yesterday if any of the embryos lived after they put them in me. We told him yes we have 1 and he was kinda happy. So we spend the whole dinner talking about the baby. This is the first time I think we have let our guard down and actually talked about it like it's really going to happen.

Upcoming Appointments or Milestones: I have another appt Tuesday and if it all goes well, I'll graduate from my RE and I will see my OB Friday.

Any updates from last weeks check-in I had some bleeding within the last week and found out I have a SCH and was put on bed rest for a few days. It looked better Tuesday and so no more bed rest, I'm just taking it easy.

GTKY – What is the one way you spoil/treat yourself? Shopping. I'd really like a new purse but haven't found one I'm totally in love with.

mlbrooks619 · October 2014

robotpcr said:

@momtosam I think your thoughts about feeling all the love for this pregnancy are beautiful. I'm embracing this fully.

EDD : 5/13

Gestation in weeks/fruit : 10/prune

How are you feeling physically? Emotionally? Physically I'm really hoping this is me turning a corner. I'm still on the B6 and Unisom but the nausea is so much better. Mostly only nauseous in the morning and when I'm hungry (which is every hour). But I've only had 1 really, really bad day recently. Still weird about food but I'll take that over nausea any day. Emotionally, I'm a little worried still but I'm feeling pretty positive.

Upcoming Appointments or Milestones: No appointment until Oct 31. I'm having the Harmony blood test then.

Any updates from last weeks check-in : Just feeling better! Yay! And my pants are getting snug. Sigh.

GTKY – What is the one way you spoil/treat yourself? I don't know really. Travel I guess! I do like to travel.

we have the same due date

I also have my next appt on 10/31!

branders74 · October 2014

Thank you momtosam for keeping up with all of us and all of your personal comments for each one of us. I did go bra shopping and was surprised to find that I am up a whole cup size already, 36D. Hope they don't grow to much more not sure what size comes after this. LOL

EDD : May 18

Gestation in weeks/fruit : 9 weeks 3 days/green olive

How are you feeling physically? Emotionally? Emotionally still felling pretty good. Just try to stay away from shows that I know are sad and will make me cry. My DS turned 16 on Monday and I wasn't sure how I was going to handle that but I did pretty good. No tears! Physically I am still fatigued quite a bit but I think the m/s may be diminishing a little. Unfortunately last Friday I started with a small cough that turned into a big bad cough by the end of Monday and they doctor diagnosed me with early stages of bronchitis. The prescribed me a zpack which I hope kicks in soon because this up all night coughing is not helping with my fatigue. My cough is so loud and bad that DH has been sleeping in the guest room just so he can get a good nights sleep.

Upcoming Appointments or Milestones: Nothing coming up for a couple more weeks

Any updates from last weeks check-in : N/a

GTKY – What is the one way you spoil/treat yourself? Well I don't normally just treat myself but DH and usually treat ourselves to a night out at the movies on Tuesday evenings because ticket prices are $4. Guess that will probably come to an end once the baby arrives but we will enjoy it for the time being.

chicagomomab · October 2014

thanks @momtosam for checking in!

EDD : Just finished at my ultrasound (appointment with the doctor is at noon) and the ultrasound tech said I am measuring 8w4d which is exactly where I was guessing I was. That will make my due date 5/24

Gestation in weeks/fruit : Not sure but now I can finally create a ticker!!

How are you feeling physically? Emotionally? I'm actually feeling pretty good. Still tired but less nauseous. Emotionally I feel very relieved to have seen my LO on the ultrasound screen today and even though it looks like a little jelly bean, it's a little jelly bean that is growing and has a little heartbeat!

Upcoming Appointments or Milestones: Had my u/s this morning and now I'm heading back to the doctor in a few for my appointment with my ob (they couldn't get me back to back appointments for today).

Any updates from last weeks check-in : I think I covered it all above!

GTKY – What is the one way you spoil/treat yourself? Once my DD goes to sleep, I watch all of the TV shows that I've been DVRing. It's a nice way to just sit, relax and do something mindless.

DreamChaser246 · October 2014

thanks @momtosam for posting the checkin!

Is there an easy way to post replys (with tagging). I'm guessing on how to tag above!

EDD : May 15th (splitting the difference between the dates I've been given)

Gestation in weeks/fruit : 9 weeks 6 days!

How are you feeling physically? Emotionally? Physically I've been pretty sick (good sign). I've started with Activia in hopes of helping things move a bit better (my OB suggested it) and it seems to be helping. Emotionally, I'm still nervous but doing better.

Upcoming Appointments or Milestones: We just had an ultrasound on Tuesday and got to see our little gummie bear. Nice heartbeat and things are looking good. We even got a little video to bring home to show DS. I have my next first real appointment next week (the last one was a pregnancy confirmation).

Any updates from last weeks check-in : see above, I guess I sort of merged it!

GTKY – What is the one way you spoil/treat yourself? Right now it is watching my shows in the evening. DH just started working nights, so I splurge on the cheesey stuff that he won't watch with me.

kj808 · October 2014

Hi @momtosam! Thanks again for the check-in. I'm sorry you're still really sick but yay for poop! Also, I know what you mean about feeling as though you missed out on your pregnancy because of fear. I'm really trying hard to enjoy this pregnancy even though the fear is still in the back of my mind.

EDD : May 15

Gestation in weeks/fruit : 9w6d / green olive

How are you feeling physically? Emotionally? Physically, pretty bad. Nausea hit me like a ton of bricks a couple days ago and hasn't let up since. It was really awful yesterday and I had to leave work early to go home and lie down. Nausea is new to me - I haven't had it with previous pregnancies so i'm learning how to deal with it. I still haven't figured it out yet. My lower back has also been really sore lately.

Emotionally i'm moody because of all the aches and pains. I'm having a hard time being social but i'm going to try anyway because I know it's good for me. DH is doing a good job of handling my moodiness.

Upcoming Appointments or Milestones: My first OB appointment is on Monday. I'm excited to hit double-digit weeks tomorrow!

Any updates from last weeks check-in : No updates at the moment.

GTKY – What is the one way you spoil/treat yourself? Going out to dinner and date nights. Last night DH mentioned that I should get a prenatal massage so now i'm looking forward to doing that!

@kj808 – How are the symptoms this week? How is your DH handling your mood swings? Do not worry you are not alone with them at all! GL with your appointment on the 20th. Keep us posted on how it goes. And yay for graduating from your RE, that is such awesome news.

See above for symptom info. DH is handling it well, he's a trooper. I have to remind him sometimes that I can't always do all the things around the house that I usually do and he gets that.

I will definitely keep you posted on my appointment on Monday. I'm hoping i'll get to hear the baby's hb again or maybe even an ultrasound!

equestriandiva · October 2014

Thank you @momtosam for being so amazing and helping us out week by week!

EDD : 5/17

Gestation in weeks/fruit : 9w4d/olive

How are you feeling physically? Emotionally? Completely drained/stressed, my parents were supposed to come out to visit today (they like 1600miles away) but 2 days ago my mom was in a car accident and broke her back. I had a plan of telling them with a sign at the airport, so told her over the phone last night when they we telling me they'd have to postpone. I think I was able to cheer my mom up saying that when they are able to come (in 5 weeks now) I'll be out of the first trimester so we can do some baby shopping. She definitely liked that idea, but talk about mother's intuition... she knew and was excited for me to tell her in person. She'd even told my dad who was like "no way you know she's pregnant". So thoughts and prayers out my mom's way that she can get surgery scheduled right away and on her way to recovery so she can come help me with some of the fun baby stuff!

Upcoming Appointments or Milestones: n/a

Any updates from last weeks check-in: more cramping and I swear my boobs are trying to suffocate me! I think I might have to listen to that "wear a bra at night" advice

GTKY – What is the one way you spoil/treat yourself? I'm a bit of a fitness nut, I enjoy working out (though that hasn't been happening much lately) and riding horses. So buying anything that's clothing or for my horse is a treat

I'm thinking this winter I might get to buy a few new items as I grow

jacks2008 · October 2014

@momtosam you continue to amaze me with the check in.. I'm glad someone is much more organized than me!

EDD : 5/29 from US

Gestation in weeks/fruit : Raspberry tomorrow

How are you feeling physically? Emotionally?: Still can't kick the nausea and crappy eating, but that's OK.. Carbs make me happy... I'm feeling much more confident today, I had several days of bright red spotting this week, but the US yesterday was absolutely perfect with a small SCH. I'm happy to know what's going on so that I don't continue to freak if I have bleeding. We told our 3 yr old last night, she didn't seem to care lol, this weekend I'm going to tell the rest of my immediate family! I was going to hold out until 12 weeks, but I won;t see all my family again in person until Thanksgiving, and there is no way I can make it that long.

Upcoming Appointments or Milestones: Another US next Friday.. I'm loving the weekly US, but it's hard to find excuses for missing work this frequently..

Any updates from last weeks check-in : Another perfect US with great growth and HR

GTKY – What is the one way you spoil/treat yourself? Is it bad I can't really think of anything? Clearly I need to think about me more often!

coastlinemama · October 2014

Ugh I keep having to work late so I haven't been on. Finally I can post!

EDD : 5/30

Gestation in weeks/fruit : 7/blueberry

How are you feeling physically? Emotionally? Nauseous still and tired.

Upcoming Appointments or Milestones: Tomorrow is my ultrasound! YAY! I'm so nervous that something went wrong though... even though I'm feeling symptoms.

Any updates from last weeks check-in : Not really

GTKY – What is the one way you spoil/treat yourself? I love getting my nails done and hair done. I did it for myself all summer and then we got poor so I can never treat myself lol. Plus I can't get highlights until next trimester.

lscarborough · October 2014

EDD : May 26th

Gestation in weeks/fruit : Rasberry

How are you feeling physically? Emotionally?
Physically - my back hurts and on Tuesday it felt like I was having some round ligament pain. Seems early for this but this is pg #2.
Emotionally - I'm not as great this week. After the high of my US lady week I'm back to being worried about my little jellybean.

Upcoming Appointments or Milestones: I have another US on October 27th. I'll be 10 weeks.

Any updates from last weeks check-in: No not really.

GTKY – What is the one way you spoil/treat yourself? Once a year my husband and I go to the melting pot. Expensive but it's a great evening out.

Ndracer · October 2014

Sorry ladies. I missed last weeks check in. I started headaches and they just didn't go away. Yesterday I finally got relief.

EDD : May 1

Gestation in weeks/fruit : 12 weeks tomorrow will be a plum
How are you feeling physically? Still nauseated, headaches and constipation.

Emotionally? Down tonight. We had our first OBGYN apt today after RE released us. So happy twins are still doing great. But my doctor who I always loved. Well she left something to be desired. Walked in and no congratulations or anything. Asked my LMP which hello she has notes from RE. We did 5d FET. So my LMP means nothing compared to the date of transfer. I tried to mention this. She came up with due date of May 2 when RE says May 1. No biggie but I felt she just had to be different. Then when we asked questions I felt she was rushing her response and almost annoyed at us. She asked if I wanted vaginal or c section delivery without any explanation why a FTM would be given a choice. I knew it was because of twins but how about some discussion on pros and cons of each? She was so different than before. My last yearly exam she was saying she just knew I'd get pregnant with my RE and that she couldn't wait to see me in there for that. Just such s different experience today.

Upcoming Appointments or Milestones:
First glucose test in 2 weeks. Yippee lol
Any updates from last weeks check-in :
GTKY – What is the one way you spoil/treat yourself?

My hair. I pay too much for the guy I go to but I love the job he does and I figure it's my one splurge.

kaynix21 · October 2014

Thanks for the check in @momtosam

U/s went great, everything looked really good. They gave me little printouts so I'm excited to have little baby pictures on my fridge.

I'm actually feeling pretty good these days. Still tired but I can make it through the day without napping. Trying to get remotivated to do something other than lay on my couch.

I went to yoga yesterday - first time I've done anything remotely close to exercise in weeks, so I was quite proud of myself.

DreamChaser246 · October 2014

equestriandiva, I'm so sorry to hear about your mom! Glad that you got to tell her, but ouch!

coastlinemama good luck with the ultrasound today!

I'm working on catching up. SIlly work!

lladymack · October 2014

Pregnancy Loss Background (if first time joining us) : not first time but it's been about a month. Loss at 8 weeks sept/14 and loss at 22 weeks July/14

EDD : May 13/15

Gestation in weeks/fruit : 10 weeks 5 days

How are you feeling physically? Drained, we've been traveling (why I haven't checked in in a few weeks) jet lagged and still nauseated, but that is getting better, mostly after dinner only now.
Emotionally? All over the place. Still so wrecked over our loss. But so hopeful for this one on the way.
And then hormonal. Had a full melt down last night cause DH didn't put the dishes in the dishwasher. Bawling. It was a tad ridiculous.

Upcoming Appointments or Milestones: had Ultrasound this morning. Everything is looking great. Did the blood work for the DNA testing. Once we get those results back we'll start to share the news with our family.

Any updates from last weeks check-in :

GTKY – What is the one way you spoil/treat yourself? Gummie bears and naps and trashy romance novels. My husband accepted 18 month assignment in Switzerland so I am not working while we are here, so I have lots of free time for me.

mlbrooks619 · October 2014

Ok ladies, I am having PGAL Brain today. I guess that's what we can call it. Anyone else have these days? My mood is just "blah" and I am not feeling overly confident about the pregnancy. Everything has been great, all doctors appointments have been good, 2 U/S and a doppler reading last week and the HB was good each time. So I have no "real" reason or symptoms to worry, I just find myself a little nervous. We have another US next week on 10/31 at 12 weeks 2 days for our NT U/S. Not sure if I am just being paranoid or what. We took our announcement photos this past weekend, so maybe I just feel like this because I don't want to jinx anything with the photos being taken. Who knows! AHHH!

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