PGAL Check In 1/8

littlecookie · January 2015

Hi ladies. It's been a while since we had a check in and I wanted to see how everyone is doing. I tried to include people who said they were new on our last check in as well as everyone who was tagged in that one. I'm sorry if I missed you though. @momtosam hope things are going well.

@lladymack

Pregnancy Loss Background (if first time joining us) :

EDD:

Gestation in Weeks/Fruit:

How are you feeling emotionally? Physically?

Any updates from last weeks check-in :

Upcoming Appointments/Milestones

GTKY: Any New Year's Resolutions?

littlecookie · January 2015

EDD: 5/28

Gestation in Weeks/Fruit: 20/Banana

How are you feeling emotionally? Physically? Physically starting to move a little slower. I have heartburn most nights now, and still have my nausea meds, but otherwise pretty good. Emotionally: I realized this week that I hadn't really done anything yet to prepare for this baby. I think it's probably some kind of pgal proscratination. I don't know.

Any updates from last check-in : I can feel consistent movement now!

Upcoming Appointments/Milestones: A/S on Monday

GTKY: Any New Year's Resolutions? Not really. I am planning to try and walk a little more.

Hope everyone is doing well!

mpower0606 · January 2015

Thanks for starting this @littlecookie‌ !

Pregnancy Loss Background: (not my first post but haven't posted on a check-in in a while) Had a mmc right before my 12week ultrasound last January

EDD: 5/20

Gestation in Weeks/Fruit: 21/pomegranate

How are you feeling emotionally? Physically? I'm already getting pretty uncomfortable-which didn't start until much later with DD. Heartburn is kicking in, as well as carpal tunnel

Emotionally: Christmas Eve was difficult. It was the day last year that my baby's heart stopped. I had a nice long cry that morning and then tried to make it a wonderful holiday for DD.
It's also coming up on 1yr (jan 16) since my mc. I know that's going to be a tough day

Also-haven't bought/done anything for new baby yet. I know it's my PgAL brain but I am SO nervous to get anything

Any updates from last check-in : had my a/s that showed we are having a healthy boy! Super excited. He is moving around in there ALL the time!

Upcoming Appointments/Milestones: Glucose test on 2/2. And repeat u/s 2/24 bc of placenta previa. Hoping placenta has moved by then!

GTKY: Any New Year's Resolutions?
Try to get organized! I am not an organized person but I really do try. Also need to start getting ready for baby

breezyweezer · January 2015

EDD: 5/30 but since it is twins I won't go past 37 weeks which will be May 9

Gestation in Weeks/Fruit: 19w5d/mangoes

How are you feeling emotionally? Physically? Physically I feel LARGE and emotionally I just feel like each day gets me closer to knowing they will be ok. I have MFM appt.s every two weeks so that helps a lot with the anxiety.

Any updates from last weeks check-in : Found out I have an anterior placenta so that eases my mind some about the lack of movement.

Upcoming Appointments/Milestones: Next MFM visit is the 14th.

GTKY: Any New Year's Resolutions? Eating healthier, finding new things to do with the fiance, and never ever cheating and picking back up another cigarette.

LimaD · January 2015

EDD: May 6

Gestation in Weeks/Fruit: 23 wks, Grapefruit

How are you feeling emotionally? Physically? Physically I'm feeling fine, just tired. Emotionally I've been feeling great! Ever since finding out we're having a boy I've been buying things here and there and started planning the nursery. I feel like I'm finally bonding with baby and that just makes me so happy.

Any updates from last weeks check-in : I had a follow up ultrasound earlier this week because at my A/S they found fluid in baby's kidneys. We were checking to see if things have improved and unfortunately they haven't. I'm trying not to let it stress me out; I know that many times this is resolved before birth. I know a couple people whose kids had the same thing and it didn't heal, so they had to have surgery when they were infants and that does scare the crap out of me. For now I'm just going to stay positive and know that it's in God's hands.

GTKY: Any New Year's Resolutions? My main resolution is to get organized! I got a good start on it today with our kitchen pantry.

kaynix21 · January 2015

EDD: 5/15

Gestation in Weeks/Fruit: 22 weeks Fri

How are you feeling emotionally? Physically? Feeling a little overwhelmed. I want my house and everything to be ready now. And thinking about having to figure out the whole birth plan thing is terrifying. Physically really tired today. Not sure if the little man is growing or I'm getting a cold

Any updates from last weeks check-in : Nothing much happening here, starting to get a little bump.

Upcoming Appointments/Milestones Appt next week. Milestones, tomorrow has been one year since my miscarriage at 5 weeks and 5 days.

GTKY: Any New Year's Resolutions? Be more financially responsible. Not be so nervous about new things and things I can't control.

AlexandriaPR · January 2015

EDD: May 1st

Gestation in Weeks/Fruit: 24 Weeks, Cantaloupe

How are you feeling emotionally? I've been doing great, thank God. One of our best friends just gave birth to a baby girl so we are so excited for them; it's their 4th girl!

Feeling baby kicking is always a beautiful reminder of the life inside I've been feeling more anxious lately though. I'm not normally an anxious person but from big groups of people to thinking about the baby shower make me full of anxiety!

Physically: Feeling the changes in my body more! Rib/Back pain, irritation in my eyes, fatigue (still!), and I can't seem to keep my balance! The other day I ran my left side into a pole in the mall. I swear it just appeared!!

Any updates from last weeks check-in : Nope, just waiting for my next apt for my glucose test!

Upcoming Appointments/Milestones: This month two years ago we had our first pregnancy which ended in miscarriage. They were twins so we will remember them in a special way.

GTKY: Any New Year's Resolutions? Not such a big fan of NY Resolutions but if I had to choose one I would say in whatever I do this year I want to do it well and at 100%.

lladymack · January 2015

EDD: May 12

Gestation in Weeks/Fruit: 22 / Papaya

How are you feeling emotionally? It's been on and off the last few weeks. My PGAL brain has been in full effect. My last loss was at 21.5 weeks so leading up to that has been difficult and full of anxiety. My Dr has been amazing. He sees me every time I call within an hour or two.
Physically?feeling good. But big! And having lots of RLP and lightning crotch!

Any updates from last weeks check-in : My low lying placenta caused some bleeding before Xmas and Xmas morning. Which meant a couple overnight trips to the Hospital.
Fortunately no bleeding for the past 2 weeks.
And we found out Xmas morning we're having a girl!

Upcoming Appointments/Milestones
Next appointment is Monday. I'll see how much the placenta has moved up and DR will hopefully lift the bedrest order.
The Dr wants to give me Corticosteroid shots starting around 24-26 weeks in case I go into preterm labour again. Has anyone had this? Is there any affect on Baby if she goes full term?

GTKY: Any New Year's Resolutions? To have the remainder of this pregnancy be uneventful!!

Thanks @littlecookie‌ for starting this. I'm the same way. I haven't bought a single thing. Must be the PGAL brain. I keep saying I will start middle of Feb. Once I get past 28 weeks.

@momtosam‌ hope everything is good with you
@kaynix21‌ @AlexandriaPR‌ @mpower0606‌ hugs to you all for your loss anniversaries.
@LimaD‌ FX the issue resolves itself before your little ones arrival.

mlbrooks619 · January 2015

EDD: May 13

Gestation in Weeks/Fruit: 22w/2d - papaya?

How are you feeling emotionally? Great.

Physically? Pretty good. Sleeping is uncomfortable and I get occasional really bad headaches. Hips are hurting, mainly left, from trying to sleep on left side.

Any updates from last weeks check-in: I think my last check in was right before the anatomy scan... Baby BOY is very healthy and everything looked great. He is a frequent mover in there!

Upcoming Appointments/Milestones: Had my 22 week appt yesterday, just a normal follow up- HB was good. Next appt at 26 weeks is my glucose test

GTKY: Any New Year's Resolutions? Being a FTM and buying a house all in about 4 months of each other- I think my "resolution" is to just focus on my family and myself. Sounds a little selfish... but those are my priorities right now.

lladymack · January 2015

@maggiet19‌ I tried to do the same thing. (Amazon won't ship to me though)

Edit- missed a word

jacks2008 · January 2015

EDD: 5/29

Gestation in Weeks/Fruit: 20 weeks today, yay!

How are you feeling emotionally? Physically? I've been feeling pretty good physically, minimal symptoms which has been fantastic. I lose patience quickly, but I don't think that's the pregnancy, I think that's due to a sassy 4 yr old....

I still don't feel as connected as I did when pregnant with DD, but I'm thinking that will all change when I know what we're having and have a name for the baby.

Any updates from last weeks check-in : I've missed a couple, but not much is new. Trying to see if my OB will switch me to Heparin early since my insurance decided to change my Lovenox copay from $15 to $125 a month...

Upcoming Appointments/Milestones
AS is next Tuesday, I'm super excited to finally get there!

GTKY: Any New Year's Resolutions
Stay as active as possible, I want to end this pregnancy healthier then I did with my DD.

CTri17 · January 2015

EDD: 5/12/15

Gestation in Weeks/Fruit: 22w3d, Papaya I think?

How are you feeling emotionally? Physically? Emotionally I'm doing well, having a good anatomy scan has helped, physically I feel pretty darn good right now, lots of kicks, some stretching/RLP and some heartburn but other than that I'm enjoying the sweet spot I'm in

Any updates from last weeks check-in : nada

Upcoming Appointments/Milestones: nothing until my appointment on the 24th, I think I'll hit viability day before then so that is a milestone

GTKY: Any New Year's Resolutions? it is silly, but I'm trying to keep a planner

CTri17 · January 2015

@kaynix21 don't be stressed about a birth plan, if you need help feel free to pm me

to all of you ladies coming up on your loss dates, I'm sorry I know my EDD was hard for me and my loss one will be just before this baby is born , take the time you need to grieve and love yourself and the new life inside you.

LimaD · January 2015

@lladymack , @MichieU79 , @HalePop - Thank you, ladies! It has been hard not to think about it too much, especially since it's both kidneys. Hopefully I'll get some good news at the next ultrasound!

@robotpcr - FX your fluid levels are great!

@MichieU79 - We're working on DD's big girl room too! She turned 2 at the end of Nov. I'm a little nervous about the crib to bed transition and what that will mean for naps and bedtime. Hopefully we both experience a smooth transition

kj808 · January 2015

EDD: May 15

Gestation in Weeks/Fruit: 22 weeks/Papaya!

How are you feeling emotionally? Physically? Good emotionally. I do cry easily though, but other than that I feel fine. Physically my lower back has been sore and I keep getting the shooting pains down my lower back and into my butt and leg. Is that sciatica?

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

Upcoming Appointments/Milestones OB appointment on Monday. I'll get to see and hear baby again and we'll schedule my glucose test, eek!

GTKY: Any New Year's Resolutions? Um, to have a healthy baby I guess! And to lose the baby weight as soon as I can afterwards!

kate6214 · January 2015

Thanks @littlecookie for posting this check in. I was hesitating on putting one up myself earlier this week, but then things got crazy.

EDD: May 7

Gestation in Weeks/Fruit:

23 weeks 1 day

How are you feeling emotionally? Physically?

I've been exhausted going back to work, but feeling overall pretty good.

Any updates from last weeks check-in :

I had another anatomy scan yesterday and we are having a girl!!!!! Baby is healthy and kicking away!

Upcoming Appointments/Milestones

Next OB appointment is 2 weeks away.

GTKY:

I'm trying to meal plan for the whole week and stick to it. We did pretty good this week although we are going out tonight instead of cooking, but it's bee a really rough week at work. Snow + extreme cold + a full moon + preschoolers = a tired teacher.

vballgirl78 · January 2015

Thanks for doing the check-in @littlecookie! I feel so out of touch with this board lately and its nice to hear how everyone is doing. Thinking about all you ladies who have just had or will be having your loss anniversaries soon! ((Hugs))

EDD: May 9

Gestation in Weeks/Fruit: 23 weeks tomorrow

How are you feeling emotionally? Physically? Emotionally- great! Definitely feeling good about this pregnancy now since I can feel him moving frequently. Physically- nausea is back, I get super full after eating just a small amount of food, I'm starting to get really uncomfortable (which seems WAY too early, but it sounds like others are feeling the same way), still extremely tired.

Any updates from last weeks check-in : At my last OB appointment my OB told me everything looked great with my A/S. She was very positive about things. My blood pressure is still really good which is a relief.

Upcoming Appointments/Milestones: Not for a couple weeks. I have my glucose test at that appointment too. Yippee!

DD turns 3 next week! I can't believe it. We also got her enrolled in a preschool program for next year. Time is flying by.

GTKY: Any New Year's Resolutions? I'm hoping to meal-plan this year. DH and I eat out way too often and waste a lot of food. This week I stuck to my plan most of the week. Its going to take a little more planning on my part. It was just so darn cold this week (-30 windchill all week) and I did not feel like going to the grocery store or cooking at the end of the week. A whole week of indoor recess with my kindergartners (and we were one of only 4 school districts that did not close school during the extreme cold)- its been a LONG week. Gonna start fresh next week though.

littlecookie · January 2015

@limad thinking of you and LO’s kidney. Hope it improves by the time he gets here.

@mpower0606@kaynix21 lladymack thinking of you guys

@robotpcr hope your fluid follow up goes well!

kaynix21 · January 2015

CTri17 said:

@kaynix21 don't be stressed about a birth plan, if you need help feel free to pm me

to all of you ladies coming up on your loss dates, I'm sorry I know my EDD was hard for me and my loss one will be just before this baby is born , take the time you need to grieve and love yourself and the new life inside you.

Thanks!

stephaniesee · January 2015

EDD: 5/5

Gestation in Weeks/Fruit: 23w5d/grapefruit

How are you feeling emotionally? Physically? WELL... I've been a little on edge all week and I'm not too sure why (PGAL brain?). I've been trying to enjoy this pregnancy and take it easy but I had an excess of fluid come out of me yesterday evening and I ended up spending a few hours in the Hospital. Everything turned out to be fine (excess discharge) - yum - but I was pretty freaked out there. So emotionally - better. Physically? Heartburn has been easing off, he kicks like a mad man, and I've developed an unsightly hem (I HATE the full word).

Any updates from last weeks check-in : no updates, just all is well

Upcoming Appointments/Milestones: bc of the discharge my 24w spot is being bumped up to Monday

GTKY: Any New Year's Resolutions? Getting back on the relaxation train, I'm actually pretty upset with myself that I got worked up but nurses and drs all told me it was good I went in (undies were soaked) - other than that being a good mommy to this boy and I LOVE what @robotpcr said, bring more present. After all my losses I've been so much better at it, but I want to continue to focus on it.

Edit: better words

jacks2008 · January 2015

@MichieU79‌ I didn't think about generic, but when I looked at my meds I already get the generic. No luck there, thanks for the idea though! My insurance is just determined to make this difficult....

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