11/16 PGAL Check in

BostonBaby1 · November 2015

New week, new check in. How is everybody doing? Any plans or appointments for this week?

megstervt · November 2015

I'm doing OK. I see my regular doctor tomorrow and have been debating if I want to ask her to blood work to check my hcg levels. I don't have any reason to suspect there is an issue, so I've been going back and forth whether it would reassure me or give me more anxiety. What do you guys think?

Other than that symptoms are the same, mild nausea in the mornings, sore breasts, tired around 8pm at night...and unrelenting anxiety.

SaraC381 · November 2015

Morning! Going well so far. Got to see a little heartbeat last week at the perinatologist's office. I go back to my OB next week. Not sure if they'll do another ultrasound or not. I'd kind of like to have another one, just can't really afford them!

Hope everyone who has appointments in the next couple weeks get great news!

dani1124 · November 2015

I'm good. I have been having very light brown CM when I wipe on and off and every time

it freaks me out!! My appointment isn't until 12/7 ... I'm just ready to know how things are going in there!

addyplusone · November 2015

My u/s is next wednesday. I'm confident things are fine right now. I'm more concerned when the 8/9 weeks gets here as that is when I lost my last. So just trying to remain calm right now as I know during that time I will be freaking out all the time!

MamaBish · November 2015

Need to call the prenatal coordinator today to schedule my first appt. still super freaked out yet excited!

JenWi15 · November 2015

We are good, just hanging on to our first appt. on the 30th.

jenn.schott · November 2015

Hi ladies - I believe I will join you

My first appointment is not until November 30th so I will be highly anxious until then. Like @dani1124 I am having some brown CM only when I wipe on and off which is making things even more nerve racking. Just trying to stay positive!

didi0308 · November 2015

Hi ladies!!!

Impatiently waiting for my second beta results. I should have them between 2 and 4 eastern time. The anxiety is REAL!!

I've taken 4 digitals and 4 FRER. Today's FRER was as dark as the control line and digis are positive! So I feel confident this isn't another chemical. Just hoping for solid numbers today

MrsBinPA · November 2015

Had my follow-up this morning!!

Everything looks as expected. Saw a heartbeat flicker! They didn't measure the rate which has be anxious. I also have a pocket of blood in my uterus. The doctor isn't overly concerned but has me on pelvic rest until next weeks check.

I still have some brown spotting.

fantasticmrsfox · November 2015

Doing well! Have my nurse interview and blood work Wednesday and hopefully an ultrasound soon after!

LittleLunarMouse · November 2015

Hi all! Glad to hear everyone is hanging in there thus far. Grabbed another pg test yesterday from the dollar store cause I'm crazy, even though I have no reason to suspect anything is wrong. It was a strong positive so that made me feel better. My symptoms seem to be getting stronger as well so I take that as a good sign. So anxiety is still there, but feeling positive at the moment!

jlgriff11 · November 2015

Morning! I had my first OB apt today and talked to the nurse, answered a hundred questions and got all my reading material. They scheduled an ultrasound for Wednesday at 7 am! I wasn't nervous before but now that its so close I'm nervous that we won't see anything. Trying to stay positive! I also got the what to expect book from my Dr for free!

BostonBaby1 · November 2015

Awesome so many have had great appointment! @MrsBinPA so great you saw that flicker! @megstervt I don't know if I would have them run them. Depending upon when your last betas were I guess. They really start slowing down once they get to a certain level and it may cause more anxiety than reassurance. Also, for those of you still POAS, just remember that the hook effect start to come into place soon for some of us and that may freak people out.

I have a viability scan on Wednesday late morning with my MFM. I'm not positive that we will see a heartbeat at that point in time. Might be 6w2d to 6w4d so it'll be questionable but I hope so!

megstervt · November 2015

@BostonBaby1 I haven't had any blood work done at all, just the HPTs I did myself which is why I'm thinking of asking. I'll be 4+2 (or 19dpo based on bbt) so still seems early enough to run them. You make a good point though. I don't need blood work, I need a crystal ball and uterus goggles.

BostonBaby1 · November 2015

megstervt said:
@BostonBaby1 I haven't had any blood work done at all, just the HPTs I did myself which is why I'm thinking of asking. I'll be 4+2 (or 19dpo based on bbt) so still seems early enough to run them. You make a good point though. I don't need blood work, I need a crystal ball and uterus goggles.

The only problem with doing bloodwork once is that you have nothing to compare it to. It only makes sense to do it if you're going to draw again 48 hours later.

megstervt · November 2015

Yes, I'd definitely be asking for another draw in 48 hours. Guess I'll just talk with my doctor and get her opinion and go from there. I don't have any reason to suspect any issues (no spotting or cramping), so maybe I just need to relax. LOL

MrsBinPA · November 2015

@BostonBaby1 it needs to be Wednesday already!! I'm going to lose sleep thinking about you & your appointment.

I am a little relieved but know it's still sooo early. They told me they likely won't call me with today's labs unless something looks wrong. Their standard practice once they have visualization on ultrasound.

I can tell you the difference in my US in 4 days was CRAZY! Much better odds of seeing that heartbeat on Wednesday!! Mine was still teeeny tiny but there. Too small to accurately measure the heart rate.

oandmplus1 · November 2015

@MrsBinPA how far along are you? Just curious, I have my first ultrasound Thursday, but I will only be 5w2d - 5w4d (not 100% sure of my O date). I don't think we will get to see a heart beat so I am trying to remind myself not to expect one yet.

BostonBaby1 · November 2015

oandmplus1 said:
@MrsBinPA how far along are you? Just curious, I have my first ultrasound Thursday, but I will only be 5w2d - 5w4d (not 100% sure of my O date). I don't think we will get to see a heart beat so I am trying to remind myself not to expect one yet.

I've never heard of anybody getting a heartbeat at that time. Usually just to sack and possibly the yolk also.

winnie1122 · November 2015

@MrsBinPA So glad to hear that everything went well! What a relief!

I'm feeling pretty good today. My energy has improved substantially, which is nice, I like not feeling like a zombie. Still felt yuck this morning and the thought of most foods still gross me out, but nothing too terrible. My next appointment is next Wednesday, I'll be 8w3d and my guess is my OB will go ahead and do another US off the grid...she likes to just "peek" and not charge me which is sweet. She's always as anxious/excited seeming as I feel when I see her, she's so determined to get this baby through 9 months! Otherwise I think it's just another check-up and they will probably give me the educational materials and schedule my Panorama testing if all goes well. That's what they did at 8wks last time anyways, which was only a few months ago, so I imagine it will be the same deal!

anskip · November 2015

Doing good so far. It's still super early and not many symptoms yet. Appointment is not until the 30th. Since this is #2, I've spent most of my time trying to figure out how to keep it quiet until Christmas when we tell our parents.

didi0308 · November 2015

My second beta came back...

Friday it was 25.8

Today....183!!!!! 183!!!!!! I am over the moon!

silvers626 · November 2015

@MrsBinPA Glad your appointment went well!

I'm doing okay other than my husband being a bit of a jerk not understanding what I'm going through. Tons of nausea and really tired. I've got a really nasty cold which is not helping at all. But I'm happy for the symptoms if it means all is well. Just wish the cold would go away so as not to compound the symptoms!

MrsBinPA · November 2015

@oandmplus1 I am either 6+1 or 6+2. I had positive OPKs on the 16th & 17th of October.

I had an US last week at 5+4 or 5+5 (Thursday) and things were not clear at all. HUGE difference today in only 4 days.

I would think if you see a gestational sac & yolk sac it would be great. Fetal pole + would be a bonus!

I have had a headache all afternoon & am feeling exhausted right now. I was awake at 4am with no hope of falling back to sleep due to nerves about the appointment.

I need a Shirley temple and a nap stat!

acadia07 · November 2015

Hi, ladies!

I'm doing okay. I had some nerves today because I had some sharp, shooting pains in my pelvis. It felt like little knives or pins in my ute, so kind of disconcerting! I took it easy all day and had no bleeding, so FX it was just some stretching or whatever.

My next appt is 11/23. I'm still very symptomatic and sick as heck all day long, which is reassuring, as much as it sucks.

Good vibes to all.

MeganWorden · November 2015

Hi ladies!

I have not introduced myself to you all yet. My name is Megan, I am 28 and have an almost 2 year old who is my rainbow after 2 MCs. I am 5w2d and am still not really allowing myself to believe I am pregnant yet. I got my BFP about a week ago and have taken a pregnancy test about every other day since then... just to make sure. I have yet to call my OB to set an appointment but will most likely do that tomorrow. Even after having my rainbow baby I am still terrified of another mc. Thank you all for your future support (my Jan14 PGAL was the only thing that got me thru my last pregnancy) Congrats to all of you on your BFP! Stick, babies stick!!

kja2011 · November 2015

I had my 2nd ultrasound today, baby measured 7w6d, and heart rate of 159!

(last ultrasound was 5w6d and only could see sac, but no pole).

My doctor was out on delivery, so we didn't get to make the plan for next appointments. She had previously promised extra monitoring, reassurance. I'll be doing the Materniti21 test, so I'm hoping for my next ultrasound/heartbeat check in 2 weeks prior to my blood draw.

I'm feeling optimistic after today's appointment, but still some anxiety as we saw a heartbeat with my loss, but naturally miscarried 3 weeks later.

Hope you all have a wonderful week!

BostonBaby1 · November 2015

@MeganWorden hopefully this one will go smoothly and you'll have a second rainbow. I'm sorry you're here but glad to have you as a part of our little group.

So greatful for all of the good appointments!

megstervt · November 2015

Feeling really down this morning. I just cant seem to shake the feeling of dread and I'm having some intense pain on my left side, both in the front and back. I've felt it before during cycles that I wasn't pregnant so I don't think it's necessarily baby/pregnancy related, but it's not helping my emotional state. Just feel crappy today.

LittleLunarMouse · November 2015

I'm also in the feeling down boat today. Baby related, but not pregnancy related per se. Kinda. I'm just sad that I don't get to have my mom or dad here for this experience, and sad my kids will never have grandparents. My mom was killed in a car accident when I was 5 and my dad took his own life 5 years ago when I was 23. Hubby's mom abandoned him and his dad when he was two and he hasn't seen her since, and while his dad is a good man, he's a drug addict and my husband and him have a tumultuous relationship. It's very on and off. ATM it's off

I guess I'm just feeling sorry for myself. Every time I see three generations of women out together, baby, mom, and grandma, it just makes me sad and jealous. I suppose it's just hitting me harder now that baby is on the way. It's also scary that I have no one to confide in. That's why I'm here I guess, because it helps to talk to women who have done it before. Sorry for the pitty party, I just needed to vent I suppose.

ButterMyBiscuit · November 2015

@LittleLunarMouse I'm sorry to hear about your parents. I do want to tell you that there is hope! Your child will have many people that will love him or her just as much as if they were blood. My son only has one active grandparent but a million other people who love him enough that it makes no difference if he had the other three grandparents. Keep your head up.

BostonBaby1 · November 2015

(((Hugs all around)))

stillcozy · November 2015

I had my first dr appt today which my due date was adjusted a week later. But everything is looking good they say so that put my mind at ease

Just trying to get through this long week of work before a shorter one next week

stillcozy · November 2015

dani1124 said:
I'm good. I have been having very light brown CM when I wipe on and off and every time
it freaks me out!! My appointment isn't until 12/7 ... I'm just ready to know how things are going in there!

Some discharge is normal. Have you been having sex? Because that can cause it as well until it's combined with bright red blood and heavy cramping I'd try and put your mind at ease. I've had some brown discharge and today had a healthy appointment baby looks good

MrsBinPA · November 2015

@dani1124 I have had quite a bit of brown spotting when I wipe, even a spot that was like ugly rusty colored and had a good US yesterday. Try not to worry. I had spotting with my MC in Feb, but it was coupled with cramping. I have no cramping this time, so thinking I'm one of those people who is going to spot for a while! I'm not going to worry about it unless it changes in volume/consistence/color or I get crampy. I know it's super hard and I didn't want to believe all I read about how spotting can be normal, but at this point I think I am living proof of that.

silvers626 · November 2015

@LittleLunarMouse I'm sorry you have been through all that. As PP said, lots of people will love your family like family even if they're not blood. Just try to surround yourself with good people and the rest will follow!

ChrissyMarie128 · November 2015

I'm feeling super down at the moment. Just had my first doctors appointment and while I did get to see the heart beat, I'm measuring slightly behind. I'm 6 weeks 3 days and I'm measuring right at 6 weeks. Apparently that's enough of a concern to recheck in a week but have to wait 10 days due to the holiday. Just before I miscarried in June the last ultrasound showed I measured a week behind. So, basically I'm in tears with fear right now. When I was pregnant with my son I always measured ahead. They took more blood and I should know those results tomorrow, but I just can't focus.

Has anyone else measured behind at the stage in the game?

LittleLunarMouse · November 2015

Thanks guys, you're all very right

I'm glad I have you guys around for support!

Serpica · November 2015

Good to hear from everyone. I'm hanging in there, symptoms are uncomfortable but stable. I got put on Diclegis to manage the nausea - I had to travel and give a presentation at a conference this weekend. It felt impossible to do any of it, but somehow I got through it, minute by minute... The Diclegis helped a bit but not a lot I would say, but I'll take it. Everything still seems to be going more normally than last time, so I am grateful for that. I just want time to move faster, hahaha! I'm particularly impatient for my first ultrasound next Tuesday 11/24.

@LittleLunarMouse It makes complete sense that seeing other women with their moms and daughters hurts, it's good that you have a place to talk about it. It's tough not to have the same supports, but we can be hopeful that you'll have other kinds of supports, with friends, other rolemodels or mentors, etc... And I'm also hoping for you that you'll get to be the grandmother that looks over daughter and granddaughter. Until then, we're glad to be hanging out with you during this process

BostonBaby1 · November 2015

ChrissyMarie128 said:
I'm feeling super down at the moment. Just had my first doctors appointment and while I did get to see the heart beat, I'm measuring slightly behind. I'm 6 weeks 3 days and I'm measuring right at 6 weeks. Apparently that's enough of a concern to recheck in a week but have to wait 10 days due to the holiday. Just before I miscarried in June the last ultrasound showed I measured a week behind. So, basically I'm in tears with fear right now. When I was pregnant with my son I always measured ahead. They took more blood and I should know those results tomorrow, but I just can't focus.

Has anyone else measured behind at the stage in the game?

I always measure behind a few days. Some people measure head, some people measure behind. The important thing is is that baby is developing. You have a heartbeat which is awesome!

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