My doctor thinks maybe it's just the placenta moving and things like that. She couldn't find the heartbeat on the dopler but she wasn't suprized by that. She offered to send us to the hospital for a u/s. We declined. She said it's not going to change anything just tell us where we are today. And if something happens we can't stop it...(I don't want the stress of driving to the hospital and dealing with being at the hospital today). They didn't do any other test. I was surprised by that. No "sexual activity" until the bleeding stops. (that won't be a problem) and no heavy lifting. I ask what she considers heavy and she said 10# or more! (fyi, I will have to clean out my purse.) I thought 30 or more so I'm glad I asked. She is concern about me needing the rhogam shot. But she said I won't get that until the second trimester. (did not know that before).
Still have my next appointment on the June 5, I guess we'll know more then.
Again, THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR SUPPORT, PRAYERS, AND WELL WISHES!
My doctor thinks maybe it's just the placenta moving and things like that. She couldn't find the heartbeat on the dopler but she wasn't suprized by that. She offered to send us to the hospital for a u/s. We declined. She said it's not going to change anything just tell us where we are today. And if something happens we can't stop it...(I don't want the stress of driving to the hospital and dealing with being at the hospital today). They didn't do any other test. I was surprised by that. No "sexual activity" until the bleeding stops. (that won't be a problem) and no heavy lifting. I ask what she considers heavy and she said 10# or more! (fyi, I will have to clean out my purse.) I thought 30 or more so I'm glad I asked. She is concern about me needing the rhogam shot. But she said I won't get that until the second trimester. (did not know that before).
Still have my next appointment on the June 5, I guess we'll know more then.
Again, THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR SUPPORT, PRAYERS, AND WELL WISHES!
One comment on RhoGAM... If you have a negative blood type you need it in the second trimester. But you also need it if you have a miscarriage because (potentially) positive baby's blood could mix with your negative blood and cause your body to make antibodies against pos blood. This could be harmful to your next pregnancy, causing your body to attack the baby. I also have a negative blood type and my dr says to call them immediately if I have ANY bleeding so I can get the shot. I've had to have it twice before with both my miscarriages. Just keep that in mind and FX everything works out!
@cards10 Thank you for the information. I wondered about that myself but it sounds like my doctors plan is that I will have the shot at the time of a miscarrage or in the second trimester only. Not sure what to think about that. I think she is opperating on the theory of "what will be will be".
I'd like to say I trust my doctors opinion but I've had bad experiences with other doctors so admittedly, I have trust issues.
My fear is that she thinks I'm going to loose the baby and she isn't telling me. They didn't even draw blood today. I know they have nothing to compare it to but I thought they would as a comparison for later.
She just said if I have cramps she would like me to go to the ER.
My husband was with me and he even said he was suprize by the lack of testing. He even mentioned the lack of a urine sample himself afterwards....
I also wonder if it's because my insurance doesn't take effect until June 1. But surely they would put my baby first before things like that......
My doctor thinks maybe it's just the placenta moving and things like that. She couldn't find the heartbeat on the dopler but she wasn't suprized by that. She offered to send us to the hospital for a u/s. We declined. She said it's not going to change anything just tell us where we are today. And if something happens we can't stop it...(I don't want the stress of driving to the hospital and dealing with being at the hospital today). They didn't do any other test. I was surprised by that. No "sexual activity" until the bleeding stops. (that won't be a problem) and no heavy lifting. I ask what she considers heavy and she said 10# or more! (fyi, I will have to clean out my purse.) I thought 30 or more so I'm glad I asked. She is concern about me needing the rhogam shot. But she said I won't get that until the second trimester. (did not know that before).
Still have my next appointment on the June 5, I guess we'll know more then.
Again, THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR SUPPORT, PRAYERS, AND WELL WISHES!
Praying for everything to work out great for you!!!
@BostonBaby1 Thank you so much. I am praying for you as well. Today you are my hero. I know it sounds silly but with everything I know you have going on, for you to take a minute to pray for me.. I hope I can be half the woman you are and even half as strong, No matter the outcome.
@BostonBaby1 Thank you so much. I am praying for you as well. Today you are my hero. I know it sounds silly but with everything I know you have going on, for you to take a minute to pray for me.. I hope I can be half the woman you are and even half as strong, No matter the outcome.
Thank you sweetheart but I think you give me too much credit;-) of course I am praying for you girls. There is nothing that would fill my heart with joy at this point more than all of my PGAL ladies ending this journey with beautiful babies in your arms. That is actually quite a bit selfish. I want to see each and everyone of you have those rainbow babies because it will not only be a blessing for all of you, who have been so supportive and wonderful to me, but also give me the faith that DH and I will also get that same blessing... Just at a different time:-)
@BostonBaby1 that takes a lot of strength and shows what an amazing woman you are. There is always hope, even in the darkest hour. Not thinking this was possible kept me from trying made me believe I'd never get what my parents have said I wanted since I was a toddler myself. Letting go took too many years, and I don't know how you find the strength, you truly are amazing!!!
As worried as I am about my pregnancy but I'm more worried for those who lose what they wanted so badly. I lost my innocence very young and only discuss my misses miscarriage, the chemical pregnancies if I thought about them, I'd probably break...
@BostonBaby1 that takes a lot of strength and shows what an amazing woman you are. There is always hope, even in the darkest hour. Not thinking this was possible kept me from trying made me believe I'd never get what my parents have said I wanted since I was a toddler myself. Letting go took too many years, and I don't know how you find the strength, you truly are amazing!!!
As worried as I am about my pregnancy but I'm more worried for those who lose what they wanted so badly. I lost my innocence very young and only discuss my misses miscarriage, the chemical pregnancies if I thought about them, I'd probably break...
Thank you for your support and kindness. The truth is that you are an incredibly brave and strong woman... Everyone PGAL has to be. It means we're willing to take an emotional risk in order to get our rainbows. It's an admirable trait to say the least and I pray that we all get the calm in the midst of the storm... Odds are that these rainbows are coming and even for myself (though it will take some more time) holding those babies in our arms will make it all worthwhile.
Push the fear and the anxiety aside as best as you can and know that you are brave and strong and will be wonderful mothers. I can't wait to see pictures of all the December rainbows!
@BostonBaby1 after a bad day and so much stress over my ultrasound tomorrow to top off the weekend from hell, you made me cry in a good way thank you. So screen shooting this for bad days
Had my 3rd scan, low chance of Down syndrome, baby was moving around like crazy made me feel so good. Unfortunately got the news of with my blood flow patterns and my sister's history of preeclampsia, I'm on baby aspirins for the duration of my pregnancy. At least they know early so I can attempt (key word attempt) to prevent it.
@susiaustin yes! That sounds like a pretty good appointment to me! Taking a baby aspirin isn't the worst thing in the world and the good news is that they are checking you ahead of time so at least they have their ducks in a row. Hopefully everything will continue to go smoothly for you! Been waiting all day for your update!
I had my second ultrasound today and it went much better than expected! At the last appt the doctor was concerned that the baby had implanted too close to the septum partially dividing my uterus and that the lining was going to be too thin to sustain it. Today's scan 2 weeks later the baby is growing great and has a 171 HB and the doctor is now very optimistic! Now my main concerns are preterm labor and most likely a c section, but overall I am so relieved and this is the best I've felt about this pregnancy since I got the BFP. Thanks so much to all you girls, you've been my sanity the last 2 weeks when all I've been able to do is press refresh on these threads biding my time lol. I hope everyone with appointments this week has great scans!
im so tired i keep tripping and bumping into things and cant think straight. but i did finish all of my errands, make homemade pot pies, and now i'm off to teach yoga....dreaaaaming of my bed.
Omg! @CMDD I don't know how you do it! I taught all day and now I just want to lay on the couch and mouth breathe (that's kinda like yoga, right?).
My first regular OB appt is tomorrow. I'm scared to death it's going to be bad. I'm convinced something is wrong, even though I have no reason to think so. Partly because I had no reason to think the twins would come so early, and then they did. I'm trying to think positive. Trying.
Omg! @CMDD I don't know how you do it! I taught all day and now I just want to lay on the couch and mouth breathe (that's kinda like yoga, right?).
My first regular OB appt is tomorrow. I'm scared to death it's going to be bad. I'm convinced something is wrong, even though I have no reason to think so. Partly because I had no reason to think the twins would come so early, and then they did. I'm trying to think positive. Trying.
My first reg ob appointment is tomorrow too! I've had two ultrasounds already but both were because of threatened miscarriage. Let's Check back in tomorrow
@Beckah31 Good luck on your appointment tomorrow! It will be great!
@susiastin That is awesome that your ultrasound went well. I have read your other posts so I do think it is good that SIL is out of the picture for awhile. It sounds like she needs to work on getting herself together.
I have an update. I had my OB appointment today and we heard the heartbeat! I am 12 weeks this week.I recorded it, so now I can listen to it anytime I am feeling nervous. I am so happy my OB is seeing me every 2 weeks because it puts me at ease every time we go in and get great news. I can't wait to hear it again! It made it feel real to me even though I know it is. I have really struggled with keeping my joy because of my nerves, but I am hoping now the nerves and worry will fade a little.
Didn't let me load baby pictures, look at those little feet!! And not just his sister, my mom threatened my sister too that she is to leave me alone... Yay for less (or almost no stress)
@SomedayInMyArms also very good news! I know that you are struggling, but you are so close to the end of the first trimester! Hopefully you will sleep well tonight.
@susiaustin so glad the appointment went well! See… You are brave and strong! And thank goodness for little favors hopefully you will get some peace!
@Beckah31 praying everything goes well at tomorrow's ultrasound! Keep us updated please
@CMDD see? This is the reason that you need to move back to Boston! Because that way if you're bumping into things, the only thing you're going to hit is a snowbank ;-) LOL! Plus, your homemade pot pies are making me super hungry! praying everything goes well tomorrow and cannot wait to hear your update. Enjoy your bed!
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My doctor thinks maybe it's just the placenta moving and things like that. She couldn't find the heartbeat on the dopler but she wasn't suprized by that. She offered to send us to the hospital for a u/s. We declined. She said it's not going to change anything just tell us where we are today. And if something happens we can't stop it...(I don't want the stress of driving to the hospital and dealing with being at the hospital today).
They didn't do any other test. I was surprised by that.
No "sexual activity" until the bleeding stops. (that won't be a problem) and no heavy lifting.
I ask what she considers heavy and she said 10# or more! (fyi, I will have to clean out my purse.) I thought 30 or more so I'm glad I asked.
She is concern about me needing the rhogam shot. But she said I won't get that until the second trimester. (did not know that before).
Still have my next appointment on the June 5, I guess we'll know more then.
Again, THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR SUPPORT, PRAYERS, AND WELL WISHES!
Thank you for the information. I wondered about that myself but it sounds like my doctors plan is that I will have the shot at the time of a miscarrage or in the second trimester only.
Not sure what to think about that. I think she is opperating on the theory of "what will be will be".
I'd like to say I trust my doctors opinion but I've had bad experiences with other doctors so admittedly, I have trust issues.
My fear is that she thinks I'm going to loose the baby and she isn't telling me. They didn't even draw blood today. I know they have nothing to compare it to but I thought they would as a comparison for later.
She just said if I have cramps she would like me to go to the ER.
My husband was with me and he even said he was suprize by the lack of testing. He even mentioned the lack of a urine sample himself afterwards....
I also wonder if it's because my insurance doesn't take effect until June 1. But surely they would put my baby first before things like that......
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Thank you so much. I am praying for you as well.
Today you are my hero. I know it sounds silly but with everything I know you have going on, for you to take a minute to pray for me.. I hope I can be half the woman you are and even half as strong, No matter the outcome.
As worried as I am about my pregnancy but I'm more worried for those who lose what they wanted so badly. I lost my innocence very young and only discuss my misses miscarriage, the chemical pregnancies if I thought about them, I'd probably break...
Push the fear and the anxiety aside as best as you can and know that you are brave and strong and will be wonderful mothers. I can't wait to see pictures of all the December rainbows!
My first regular OB appt is tomorrow. I'm scared to death it's going to be bad. I'm convinced something is wrong, even though I have no reason to think so. Partly because I had no reason to think the twins would come so early, and then they did. I'm trying to think positive. Trying.
And not just his sister, my mom threatened my sister too that she is to leave me alone... Yay for less (or almost no stress)
@SomedayInMyArms also very good news! I know that you are struggling, but you are so close to the end of the first trimester! Hopefully you will sleep well tonight.
@susiaustin so glad the appointment went well! See… You are brave and strong! And thank goodness for little favors hopefully you will get some peace!
@Beckah31 praying everything goes well at tomorrow's ultrasound! Keep us updated please
@CMDD see? This is the reason that you need to move back to Boston! Because that way if you're bumping into things, the only thing you're going to hit is a snowbank ;-) LOL! Plus, your homemade pot pies are making me super hungry! praying everything goes well tomorrow and cannot wait to hear your update. Enjoy your bed!