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The nasty PgAL brain.

kreardon11kreardon11 member
edited October 2014 in Pregnant after a Loss
I got my 5 week betas back from my doc and she said they were "perfect" for week 5. I told them my last miscarriage was molar and I wanted to do more betas. They said not to worry and that this time everything is where it is supposed to, and to call back if I have bleeding/cramping. I know from my molar pregnancy that I had neither of those things happen to me. Cue PgAL brain. This morning I woke up and didn't have sore boobs, and I was full of energy and in great spirits. (Which honestly, RARELY happens, even if I'm not pregnant) Cue PgAL brain. Seriously??? Feeling great, and I think I've miscarried. Go away PgAL brain!

I also went out to get a HPT because I figured that's the only thing that can calm me down - and it was positive. (Crazy pants...I know.)

But seriously.... this ever happen to anyone.....? Inconsistent symptoms and drastic mood swings?

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Married my partner in crime 06/11/11
DH: 29, Me: 28
Started TTC 10/01/2013
BFP#1: 03/05/14 | EDD: 11/11/14 | MC: 04/10/14 | D&C 05/01/14 [Molar]
BFP#2: 10/15/14 | EDD: 06/25/14 | MC: 12/02/14 | D&C 12/04/14 [MMC]
Current Status: RE appt 01/20/15 & Cleared to TTC
Plan: Baby Aspirin, More (raw) folate, PNP, Iron, diet
DX: MTHFR hetero C677T, ANA+ Homogeneous, Anemia. Ige sensitivities: gluten, egg, dairy
All AL Welcome<3
“Once you are real you can't become unreal again. It lasts for always.”
We will never forgot our angels<3


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Re: The nasty PgAL brain.

  • NoeliaVNoeliaV member
    Symptoms can fluctuate and mood swings are par for the course over here ;)

    I know that the PgAL brain is no good (struggling a bit with it myself today), so I'll join you in saying "Go away, PgAL brain! You're not welcome here!"

    ((( hugs )))
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    BFP: 12/20/13 EDD: 08/23/14 (discovered m/c at 8w5d)
    BFP: 09/22/14 EDD: 06/06/15 (hoping for our rainbow)
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  • kreardon11kreardon11 member
    Thanks @NoeliaV. I know it's so dumb to ask these questions, but I appreciate your response. PgAL brain is the worst. #overit
    ________________________
    Married my partner in crime 06/11/11
    DH: 29, Me: 28
    Started TTC 10/01/2013
    BFP#1: 03/05/14 | EDD: 11/11/14 | MC: 04/10/14 | D&C 05/01/14 [Molar]
    BFP#2: 10/15/14 | EDD: 06/25/14 | MC: 12/02/14 | D&C 12/04/14 [MMC]
    Current Status: RE appt 01/20/15 & Cleared to TTC
    Plan: Baby Aspirin, More (raw) folate, PNP, Iron, diet
    DX: MTHFR hetero C677T, ANA+ Homogeneous, Anemia. Ige sensitivities: gluten, egg, dairy
    All AL Welcome<3
    “Once you are real you can't become unreal again. It lasts for always.”
    We will never forgot our angels<3


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  • BookishMommaBookishMomma member
    edited October 2014
    Hi honey. Okay, deep breath.

    First of all, stop peeing on things.  I was turning tests for weeks after my D&C. HPTs will likely be positive even after a miscarriage. You know this. I know you do. But the impulse is hard to curb. One thing I've been doing to help me stay away from the pee sticks is to take the money I would spend on HPTs and buy myself something fun instead. Maybe it's a fancy decaf coffee at starbucks or a cute, soft new pair of mittens for winter. Just something I wouldn't normally treat myself to on a whim. 

    If you really need some reassurance before you can get an U/S, I would push the doctor's office to let you come in for more betas. This is what I'm doing. My RE's office only does two, unless they aren't happy with the numbers and doubling time, in which case they will order more. I told the nurse yesterday on the phone that I wanted 2 more betas anyway. I said, "Listen, I understand your protocol, but I've had 3 losses since this time last year. I need more information, and I'll even pay for the extra betas out of pocket if I have to." I just knew that I can't go from now until my 7-week ultrasound (which is the first my RE will do) just being in the dark. And the nurse said OK and the lab order is now in for me to go in whenever I want 2 more times.

    ((Hugs)) honey. These early weeks suck so bad, but we are here for you.

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    Me (35) + DH (37) - Married Sept. 2007
    BFP #1 - DS born 7/11/11
    BFP#2 11/13/13 - EDD 7/29/14 - M/C at 5w3d
    BFP #3 12/28/13 - EDD 9/7/14 - M/C at 4w6d
    BFP#4 3/27/14 -  EDD 12/5/14 - Girl lost to 45X at 8w6d - D&C 
    BFP#5 10/15/14 - EDD 6/30/15 - M/C at 7w2d
    BFP #6 1/5/15 - EDD 9.16.14 [CLICKY for progress]
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  • NoeliaVNoeliaV member
    kreardon11 said:
    Thanks @NoeliaV. I know it's so dumb to ask these questions, but I appreciate your response. PgAL brain is the worst. #overit
    It's not dumb at all, I promise. And Bookish has awesome advice, too, per usual.

    >:D<
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    BFP: 12/20/13 EDD: 08/23/14 (discovered m/c at 8w5d)
    BFP: 09/22/14 EDD: 06/06/15 (hoping for our rainbow)
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  • lyndz333lyndz333 member
    If it's any help, I literally have no symptoms of this pregnancy.  I didn't with my last successful one either though.  PGAL brain sucks that way; turning nothing into something and freaking yourself out.  I'm sorry and a lot of us are right there with you, including myself.
    BFP #1 - 12/7/2012 - EDD 8/14/2013 - DD born 8/17/2013
    BFP #2 - 3/31/2014 - EDD 12/6/2014 - Natural miscarriage on 4/28/2014
    BFP #3 - 8/4/2014 - EDD 4/12/2015 - Chemical Pregnancy discovered on 8/13/2014

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  • beckynsean11beckynsean11 member
    Bookish gave you great advice. It's hard to keep the crazy at bay. ((Hugs))

       Me: IR-PCOS, elevated DHEAs, low progesterone, weak ovulation  DH: low volume, low T
    SHG 5/10/13: both tubes blocked; HSG 6/28 = Left tube cleared! Right blocked.
    BFP#1 7/20/13 EDD 3/30/14, m/c 8/19/13, D&E 8/21/13, Chromosomal results = normal, female
    Lap & hysteroscopy scheduled for 10/31, right tube cleared, no endo found! ...Happy Halloween!
    Cycle 14: Clomid (50)+ IUI = BFP! EDD 9/16/14~ Rowan Elizabeth born sleeping at 17w4d on 4/12/14 due to IC.
    ~There is no foot too small that it cannot leave an imprint on this world~
    New RE June 2014. RPL b/w - negative. SIS looking for uterine/cervical abnormalities & Asherman's 6/10/14 - ALL CLEAR!  
    Cycle 16: Natural IUI = CP, Cycle 17: Femara (2.5) + IUI = BFN, Cycle 18 Femara (5) + IUI = BFFN, Cycle 19: Break
    Cycle 20: Clomid (50)+ IUI = BFP EDD 6/20, transvaginal cerclage 12/19, Carson Quinn born sleeping at 16w3d on 1/6/15 due to IC
    Phone consult with Dr. Haney (Univ of Chicago) for transabdominal cercalge scheduled for 2/9/15.
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